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Learners engaged in a GMMDC programme early in 2020 (pre-pandemic).Photo:SUPPLIED<\/div>\n
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THE two subjects that most matric learners fear and dread are mathematics and science \u2013 and often these are the two subjects that cause learners either to fail their year, or miss out on a university pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Department of Basic Education has created an initiative called Second Chance: in which matric learners are given the opportunity to re-write their matric exams in the following year and improve their marks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Second Chance matric learners sign up to a private college that tutors them through the revision process. But how do learners manage who cannot afford to re-do their exams through a private college? What resources are available to the financially-challenged matriculant who needs support?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is where the Nelson Mandela University Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Centre (GMMDC) has been able to step in. The centre has developed a \u2018ReMatric\u2019 course, aimed specifically at matric learners who just missed a pass or exemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen we realised how many matrics failed because of the interruption in schooling \u2013 in the Eastern Cape alone, nearly 21 000 learners got less than 30% in their final exams in 2019 \u2013 we worked on re-purposing our programmes towards helping them pass their Second Chance exams,\u201d said Centre director Professor Werner Olivier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on their highly successful Technology-Assisted After-School Support programme (TAPS), which was developed over ten years to help high school learners navigate maths and science, the GMMDC Maths & Science ReMatric programme is aimed at the talented learner who deserves a second chance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ReMatric programme is sponsored by Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) in 2021 and runs over eight months. The programme integrates customised offline and online digital materials that are interactive and fully aligned with the school curriculum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also includes many self-assessment opportunities and culminates in a mock \u2018exam\u2019 to prepare the learner for the real thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each qualifying learner is given a tablet that is pre-loaded with a special app called TouchTutor\u00ae that contains all their course-work, and they are guided through the curriculum with a facilitator who identifies gaps in their knowledge and helps with processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe learnt many new and creative ways to assist learners using technology. We discovered that our successful Incubation Support Programme lent itself very well to long-distance learning,\u201d said Professor Olivier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Gishma Johnson, Isuzu\u2019s Corporate Communications Manager, they are cognisant that mathematics and science are critical subjects in the fields of science and engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe support the need to improve these skills,\u201d said Johnson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone is welcome to apply for this technology-assisted Maths or Physical Sciences ReMatric tutoring programme and to go through the assessment and pre-selection process. However, it requires a lot of commitment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is suitable only for young people who have narrowly missed their goal, and are prepared to work hard to make it. Just like our sponsor slogan, we need learners who will be with us for the long run,\u201d said Professor Olivier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further good news: the GMMDC is able to confirm that a second pilot programme will be launched in the rural Komani district in partnership with Get Ahead College. This pilot will be sponsored by the BK Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Contact details for the Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) pilot programme: If you wrote matric in 2020 (or 2019) and need to improve your maths and \/ or science marks, here are the contact details: Whatsapp: 064 044 0717; e-mail: gmmdc.mathsci.rematric@gmail Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/778988723031387\/?ref=share <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contact details for the Komani pilot programme will be posted to on the Facebook link above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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