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Mathematical Literacy offers a refreshing pragmatic course where Mathematics is used to understand everyday situations and solve real problems. Mathematical problems are set in contexts that the learner can relate to. The subject matter is different and the method of presentation is different to Core Mathematics. It is a totally different subject. Pupils will emerge Mathematically literate and able to control their own lives or their own business without the onerous pressure of formal proofs and high order thinking.
Learners opting to continue with Mathematical Literacy must be able to deal with text and have an inquiring mind to solve problems.
The 4 levels of Assessing
Questions in Papers will be set and then assessed at one or other of the levels.
What is the role of Portfolios ?
25% of the final mark in matric comes from the pupil’s portfolio. This incorporates the following:
Are Core Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy Similar?
No, they are two totally different subjects. Mathematical Literacy is not a watered down course or seen as the easy way out. It is not a Higher Grade/ Standard Grade dichotomy. The differences are not only in the CONTENT but in the METHOD of teaching and of ASSESSING.
Changing from Core Mathematics to Mathematical Literacy any later than Grade 11 is not recommended, although certain individuals have done so even as late as the start of their Grade 12 year with excellent results in matric.
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