South Africa’s mathematics achievement trends are unusual. This could point to possible ways to improve results.
- Distinguished Research Specialist, Human Sciences Research Council
Researchers estimate that COVID-19 disruptions in 2020 set back the education system by five years.
While the loss of contact learning time can be quantified, it’s more difficult to quantify the effect of school closures on learning outcomes.
Despite the best efforts of governments, schools and parents there’ll be learning losses across the board and worsened educational outcomes for the poor.
Some critics argue that the new certificate may encourage more pupils to drop out of school. But we argue that it is a positive move.
It’s easy to report on access and inputs, but much more difficult to achieve educational quality and meaningful outcomes.
Here’s what researchers found when they assessed the election manifestos of South Africa’s three biggest political parties’ and what they say about education.
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