In disadvantaged communities like Masiphumelele a coding game like Tanks is often out of reach for children attending schools here. Tanks is an innovative coding game that brings computational thinking to life with a fun interactive app used to teach … Continue reading →
Masicorp’s Maths Lab at Ukhanyo Primary School in Masiphumelele is something you must visit to truly grasp. The Lab’s alternative teaching methods encourages children to learn maths through fun and interactive games – all whilst inspiring learners with unique learning … Continue reading →
If you ever struggled with Maths at school, then you are not alone. We can’t all solve math problems at the same pace that Einstein did – we can however change up the algorithm in our brain, allowing us … Continue reading →
Earlier this month we said goodbye and thank you to Scott and Laurie Smith who have now returned home to the United States after managing the Maths Lab at Ukhanyo School since 2015. The project has been a fantastic success, … Continue reading →
The Maths lab at Ukhanyo School continues to produce extremely encouraging results. Following on from the practices developed last year, each day starts with a “morning dance”, and then learners work for 10 minutes on revision sheets that cover concepts … Continue reading →
For several years Masicorp has run a program to provide additional maths tuition to Masiphumelele High School learners, with the help of volunteer Mr Rob Douglas, a mathematics teacher from nearby Fish Hoek High School. This year Rob has started … Continue reading →
Earlier this year we reported that the maths lab at Ukhanyo School was ready to receive learners. Thanks to the generous contributions of our donors and the skilled craftsmanship of Masicorp volunteer Paul Dibble, the Lab environment is inviting and … Continue reading →
There is no escape from the fact that Mathematics is a problem subject area for South African learners. While many schools across the country have reported good matric pass levels, the national press has been quick to report that mathematics … Continue reading →