Awqaf SA Launches 11th Annual Maths Workshop Series for South African Students
Awqaf SA launches 11th annual maths workshop series for South African learners
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Awqaf SA has initiated its 11th annual Maths Workshop series aimed at Grade 10 to 12 learners across South Africa, including areas like Soweto and Mitchells Plain. The program, in collaboration with the Western Cape Education Department, focuses on improving maths skills, which are essential for future careers in STEM fields.
- 01The workshops have attracted strong attendance, reaching approximately 85,000 learners last year.
- 02Mickaeel Collier, CEO of Awqaf SA, emphasized the importance of maths in reducing youth unemployment and bridging the skills gap.
- 03Maths facilitator Mohammad Khota plays a crucial role in the program, helping learners build confidence and strategies for exams.
- 04Participating schools include Spine Road High School, Portland's High School, and Luhlaza High School.
- 05Former participants like Armani Rahman and Jayda Lee Pillay reported significant improvements in their maths performance after attending the workshops.
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Awqaf SA has launched its 11th annual Maths Workshop series, targeting Grade 10 to 12 learners across South Africa, particularly in areas such as Soweto, Ladysmith, Mitchells Plain, and Khayelitsha. This initiative, in collaboration with the Western Cape Education Department, aims to enhance maths skills, which are crucial for future careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Awqaf SA's chief executive, Mickaeel Collier, noted that the workshops have consistently attracted strong attendance, with about 85,000 learners participating last year. He emphasized that improving maths performance is vital for reducing youth unemployment and closing the skills gap. The workshops, led by facilitator Mohammad Khota, focus on exam preparation and instilling a positive mindset in learners. Khota's engaging teaching style has transformed how many students perceive maths. Participants from previous years, like Armani Rahman and Jayda Lee Pillay, have reported significant improvements in their results, with Rahman achieving 97% and now pursuing medicine, while Pillay scored 87% and plans to study actuarial science at the University of Cape Town. The growing demand for the program reflects its positive impact on students' academic journeys.
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The workshops aim to enhance maths proficiency among students, which is critical for their future educational and career opportunities.
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