Recommendation that maths should be compulsory for matrics

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says she will take into consideration recommendations made by a task team about the current matric pass mark.

Motshekga had tasked a team of experts to examine media reports and research that criticises the national senior certificate pass requirements.

The Department said the ministerial task team had submitted the report and Motshekga was busy studying the contents of the 188 page report which, among other things, recommends that maths be made a compulsory subject.

A national campaign to educate people about the value, place and role of Mathematical Literacy and Mathematics was also suggested.

Motshekga is expected to make further announcements, relating to the report, in due course.