Posted on July 23, 2024 09:18 AM
Wiskunde is die enigste skoolvak wat vooraf kennis vereis.
Hierdie kennis begin in Graad 1, en tot in Graad 6, gaan dit meestal oor die
begrip van getalle.
In Graad 7 word leerders vir die eerste aan Algebraïese
konsepte voorgestel. Algebra in “gewone” taal is wanneer x’e en y’e in Wiskunde
verskyn. Dit is wanneer Wiskunde van konkreet na abstrak verander.
Die basiese beginsels wat in Graad 7 geleer word is uiters
belangrik vir voorbereiding vir Wiskunde in die Hoërskool waar Algebra in baie
meer diepte bestudeer word. Die vermoë om met getalle te werk is steeds ‘n
belangrike, maar nie ‘n voldoende vaardigheid nie, vir sukses in Algebra.
Die fondasie vir Hoërskool Wiskunde word dus reeds in Graad 7
gelê!
Indien jy in Graad 7 is en seker wil maak dat jy goed
voorbereid vir Graad 8 Wiskunde is, registreer nou met YouCanDoMaths.co.za en
begin onmiddellik te werk.
Posted on July 23, 2024 09:03 AM
Mathematics is the only school subject which requires prior
knowledge. This knowledge begins in Grade 1, and until Grade 6, largely concerns
the concrete concept of numbers.
In Grade 7 the learners are for the first time introduced to
Algebraic concepts. Algebra in “normal” language is when x’s and y’s appear in
Maths and this is when Mathematics changes from concrete to abstract.
The basics learnt in Grade 7 is very important preparation for
High School Mathematics where Algebra is studied in a lot more detail. The
ability to deal with numbers is still a necessary, but not sufficient skill,
for success in Algebra.
The foundations for High School Mathematics are therefore
laid in Grade 7 already!
If you are in Grade 7 and want to make sure that you are be
well prepared for Grade 8 Mathematics, register now with YouCanDoMaths.co.za
and start working immediately.
Posted on June 19, 2024 15:14 PM
Iga Natalia Swiatek is a Polish professional tennis player. She is currently ranked as the world number 1 in women’s singles by the Women’s Tennis Association, having held the position for a total of 107 weeks. That is over 2 years!
She was born on 31 May 2001 in Warsaw Poland and is therefore
only 23 years old.
Her favourite subject at school was Mathematics because, according to Iga, “Everything is logical and I don’t have to remember anything.”
She goes on to explain: “I’m not good at remembering dates and stuff so I don’t
like History. But in Mathematics you just have to know the way to solve a
problem and then you can find the solutions.”
Both in the exam room and on court, Iga has a knack for
making problem-solving look effortless. She scored almost full marks for Mathematics in her final schoolyear and says she applies it to
her tennis tactics: “I can see the
Geometry of the court and I like using angles.”
So next time you are wondering why it is that you have to
study Mathematics, remember that it can help you in all sorts of interesting
ways!!!
Posted on May 03, 2024 15:25 PM
The June Exams are closer than you think. Here are some tips on how to use YouCanDoMaths to help prepare for the Maths exam.
Good luck with your June Exam
preparation!
Die Junie-eksamen is nader as wat jy dink. Hier is ‘n paar
wenke hoe om YouCanDoMaths te gebruik om jou te help om voor te berei.
Posted on May 03, 2024 15:23 PM
The June Exams are closer than you think. Here are some tips on how to use YouCanDoMaths to help prepare for the Maths exam.
Good luck with your June Exam
preparation!
Die Junie-eksamen is nader as wat jy dink. Hier is ‘n paar
wenke hoe om YouCanDoMaths te gebruik om jou te help om voor te berei.
Posted on April 02, 2024 15:05 PM
A girl in England needed to raise £40 000 to study her
dream 4-year degree in Mathematics at Warwick University, so she decided to set
up a GoFundMe page to raise money.
People began donating generously to help the star learner
from East London getting the funds needed.
Taylor Swift read about this and, being the generous Taylor
Swift, decided to help the learner follow her dream. She donated £23 000!
To bring this story closer to home, let’s see how much £23 000 is in South African Rand. At the time of
writing this article, the Rand/Pound exchange rate was 23,77. This means that
in South African Rand, Taylor Swift donated R546 710 towards this
important degree.
If you are interested in how to work with exchange rates and
to improve your Mathematics marks in general, YouCanDoMaths has some very good
Videos, Notes and Tests on the full Maths syllabus for grades 7 to 12. Register
today!
Posted on March 05, 2024 15:16 PM
YouCanDoMaths has joined forces
with Izibalo NPC to bring affordable private extra Mathematics lessons to rural
and township learners in the Eastern Cape. The lessons take place in sponsor
branded container classrooms called Maths Pods. These are located inside a
school ground to allow easy access and a secure environment for up to 100
learners to learn. Each Maths Pod contains the necessary furniture, laptops, internet
and security to cater for a maximum of 24 learners per hour. The Pods are solar
powered and include ablution facilities.
The mission of Izibalo is to
boost the number of learners taking pure mathematics in grades 10, 11 and 12. This
will allow the learners to obtain a more meaningful grade 12 certificate thereby
opening many more career paths in the future.
In addition to the above, Izibalo
NPC will be training unemployed youth between the ages of 25 and 35 years to be
Maths tutors. These candidates will need a minimum grade 12 Maths pass and will
ultimately be enrolled at an institution of higher learning to study a Maths
education course.
The plan is to roll out 3 Maths
Pods during 2024 and 10 by 2026.
For more info or to donate, contact:
Lynn Glover: Cell: 082 970 2427 or Email: lynn@izibalo.africa
Edumisa Mtoli: Cell: 076 3323 618 or Email: edumisa@izibalo.africa
Posted on January 11, 2022 09:23 AM
Listen to the podcast.
Copy and paste this link:
https://www.702.co.za/podcasts/629/afternoons-with-relebogile-mabotja/590540/south-african-maths-crisis
Posted on January 11, 2022 07:23 AM
Van die ongeveer 600 000 kandidate wat in 2020 matriek geskryf het,
het ‘n skamele 5,3% leerders 60% of meer vir wiskunde behaal. Met ‘n slaagsyfer
van slegs 30% – wat deur net 125 526 leerders behaal is
– kan ons duidelik sien dat wiskunde in
‘n krisis is. Wiskunde is ‘n intreevak vir hoëronderwys en beroepsmoontlikhede
wat belangrik is vir enige land se ekonomiese ontwikkeling en groei. Ons sal
nog moet sien of 2021 se matriekuitslae enigsins beter is.
Hoekom is daar soveel leerders wat met wiskunde sukkel en dan dikwels
eerder wiskundige geletterheid neem as ‘n “makliker alternatief”, wat hul
opsies vir beroeps- en studiemoontlikhede aansienlik verminder? Volgens Gerda
Van der Merwe van die aanlynplatform YouCanDoMaths, wat wiskundeklasse aanlyn
aanbied, is daar verskeie mites rondom wiskunde sowel as swak gewoontes wat
verhoed dat leerlinge met hoër punte slaag. Gelukkig kan hierdie krisis met die
regte ondersteuning en hulp die hoof gebied word.
“Die feit is dat om goed in wiskunde te doen, moet leerders hard oefen
en, nie net gedurende eksamentye nie. Deur slegs wiskundeklasse by die skool by
te woon bied meestal nie genoeg tyd aan leerders om sleutelbegrippe te verstaan
nie. Groot klasse beteken ook minder onderwyser-leerder tyd en ongelukkig het
die pandemie klastyd en toegang tot onderwysers verder beperk. Talle leerders
sal baat vind by ekstra tyd om lesse en belangrike konsepte te hersien, teen
hul eie pas”, sê Van der Merwe.
YouCanDoMaths wat nou 10 jaar oud is, het reeds meer as 17 000
leerders van graad 7 tot 12 gehelp. Hierdie bekostigbare aanlynplatform vir
wiskunde gebruik leermateriaal in beide Afrikaans en Engels. Die lesse wat uit onderrigvideo’s,
notas en meertallige toetse met uitgewerkte antwoorde bestaan, is ten volle inlyn
met die KABV (CAPS)-kurrikulum vir die Nasionale Senior Sertifikaat en die
Onafhanklike Eksamenraad (IEB).
“Ons is nou behoorlik in die vierde industriële revolusie (4IR) en leerders
wat vandag matriek skryf, sal kodering, robotika, kunsmatige intelligensie (KI)
en gevorderde tegnologie goed onder die knie moet hê. Hierdie leerareas is
almal gebou op die wiskundige beginsels van differensiaalrekening (calculus),
statistiek en algebra. Leerders wat nie wiskunde goed slaag nie, mag in die
toekoms ’n groot agterstand hê”, sê Van der Merwe.
Suid-Afrika se hoë werkloosheidsyfer skets glad nie ‘n rooskleurige
prentjie nie. ’n Fokus op die verbetering van wiskundevaardighede sal nie die
probleem oplos nie, maar kan beslis help. Om dit in perspektief te stel, teen hierdie
jaar (2022) sal 75 miljoen werkgeleenthede nie meer bestaan nie en deur 133
miljoen nuwe soorte werkgeleendhede, met wiskunde as kern, vervang word.
“Wiskundevaardighede raak net al hoe gesogter soos wat die vierde
industriële revolusie (4IR) vorder en ons as land kan doodeenvoudig nie aan die
vraag voldoen nie”, sê Van der Merwe.
“Onderwys is ’n proses, nie ’n eenmalige gebeurtenis nie. Dít is veral waar
van wiskunde, ’n vak wat voortdurend bou op kennis wat die leerder in vorige
jare geleer het en waar leerders tyd nodig het om konsepte in te neem en te
bemeester. Jy KAN wiskunde doen, maar moenie bykomende hulp tot op die laaste
nippertjie uitstel nie. Die gholflegende Gary Player het eens oor sy sukses
gesê, “The more I practice the luckier I get.” Dít is ook waar van wiskunde:
hoe harder jy oefen hoe beter sal jy vaar.
Dis die begin van ’n nuwe skooljaar en ouers én leerders word
aangemoedig om te verstaan hoe belangrik dit is dat leerders wiskunde van die
begin onder die knie kry en slaag met ’n punt wat veel hoër as die minimum van
30% is. Dié minimum sal hulle beslis nie toelating tot ‘n universiteit of ‘n
tersiêre instelling van hulle keuse gee nie.”
“Natuurlik is almal nie wiskundig aangelê nie, maar YouCanDoMaths se
aanlyn-lesse kan beslis jou kind se wiskundevaardighede verbeter. Leerders werk
tuis, teen hul eie pas en doen lesse wat presies in lyn is met dít wat hulle in
die klaskamer leer. Verder, meeste mense is onder die indruk dat ekstra wiskundelesse
geweldig duur is; YouCanDoMaths maak lesse bekostigbaar omdat die basiese
maandelikse tariewe dieselfde is as die standaard uurlikse tariewe wat talle
verskaffers van ekstra lesse hef.
Skole en sentrums wat privaat lesse gee, kan ook leerders grootmaat teen ’n verlaagde tarief inskryf. Onderwysers
en tutors kan hul klasse registreer en toegang verkry tot al hulle leerders se
vorderingsverslae.”
Met 10 jaar agter die rug, is YouCanDoMaths ‘n betroubare
aanlyn-organisasie wat reeds duisende leerlinge ’n beter begrip van wiskunde
help ontwikkel het.
Vir meer inligthing, pryse en om te registreer vir onmiddelike toegang,
besoek
Posted on January 11, 2022 07:22 AM
Amongst the close to
600 000 candidates who wrote matric in 2020, a meagre 5,3% scored 60% or
more for maths. Given that the required pass rate is just 30% - something that only
125 526 candidates achieved – maths is in crisis as it is a gateway
subject for higher education and career options which are vital for any
country’s economic development and growth. It remains to be seen whether the
2021 results will be any better.
Why are so many
learners grappling with maths, often turning to maths literacy as an “easier
option”, which limits their study and vocation options? According to Gerda van
der Merwe from the online Maths tutoring platform, YouCanDoMaths, there are various myths surrounding maths as well
as poor practices that affect a learner’s ability to pass with higher marks. Fortunately,
this can be rectified with the correct support and help.
“The truth is that to
do well at maths, learners need to practice and, not just at exam times.
Attending only maths classes at school is often not enough time for most
learners to grasp key concepts. Big classes mean less teacher-learner time and
unfortunately the pandemic has resulted in even less class time which further
impacted learners’ access to teachers. Many would benefit from extra time to
revise lessons and absorb key theories at their own pace,” says Van der Merwe.
Now 10 years old,
YouCanDoMaths has taught over 17 000 learners, from grades 7 to 12. This
affordable online maths tutoring platform uses teaching materials in both English
and Afrikaans. Its lessons, which consist of teaching videos, notes and
multiple tests with worked out answers, are fully aligned to the CAPS
curriculum for NSC and IEB.
“We are now well and
truly in the 4IR (fourth industrial revolution) and learners who graduate from
high school today will be required to have a firm grip on coding, robotics, AI (artificial
intelligence) and advanced technologies. These learning areas are all
fundamentally built on mathematical principles such as calculus, statistics and
algebra. Without a good maths pass, learners can have a major disadvantage down
the road,” says Van Der Merwe.
With unemployment
figures shooting through the roof in South Africa, this is not a rosy picture.
But while it cannot be addressed in totality through a focus on enhanced maths
skills development at schools, it can certainly help. To put this in
perspective, by this year alone (2022) more than 75-million
jobs will have disappeared and will be replaced by 133-million new types of
jobs. Maths is often at
the heart of the latter.
“Skills in mathematics
are going to be more in demand than ever going into the 4IR, but we as a
country are simply not ready to meet the demand,” says Van Der Merwe.
“Education is a
process, not an event. This is particularly true with maths as it is a subject
which builds on previous knowledge and learners need time to absorb and
reinforce concepts. You CAN do maths, but don’t leave it until the 11th
hour to get help,” says Van Der Merwe. “As the world-famous golf player Gary
Player once said of his successes, ‘The more I practice the luckier I get’. The
same is true for maths; the harder you practice the better you will do.”
As we start the New
Year, parents and learners alike are encouraged to understand the gravity of
getting maths right from the start in order to pass with far more than the minimum
rate of 30%. This minimum will not guarantee them a place at a university or
any other tertiary education institution of their choice.
“Of course, not
everyone is entirely maths-geared, but the YouCanDoMaths online tutoring has
proven to be an effective way to increase your child’s prowess. Learners do
lessons related exactly to what they learn in school, at times that work best
for them and at their own pace. Further, there are perceptions that extra maths
lessons are expensive; YouCanDoMaths makes learning more cost-effective as
basic monthly rates are equivalent to the standard hourly rates charged by many
suppliers of extra maths.
Schools and tutor
centres also have the opportunity to buy subscriptions in bulk at a reduced
cost. Teachers and tutors can register their classes and have access to the
progress reports of all of their learners.”
With 10 years under
its belt, YouCanDoMaths is a leading and trusted online institution that has
helped thousands of learners gain a better understanding of maths.
For more information,
prices and to register for immediate access, visit www.youcandomaths.co.za.
Posted on June 24, 2021 16:18 PM
YouCanDoMaths
is happy to announce that a new upgraded website was launched on 20 June 2021.
The new website is written using the latest coding and runs on a stronger (which
also means faster) server.
Apart from
the new homepage and a more modern dashboard area for clients, we have also
changed the number of grades a learner can have access to.
Previously
all learners had access to all the grades, but unfortunately the system was abused
by some clients. We have decided to change this and only give the learner access to his/her current grade and one grade below, except of course for grade 7. This means
that learners can still plug possible gaps from the previous grade.
When a
client’s profile is active, the grade cannot be changed. However, you can email
us to do this if required. A grade can be changed when renewing a
subscription and will automatically change to the next grade at the end of the
year.
The team at
YouCanDoMaths still has no doubt that the website is still the best online extra
maths program on the internet and remember . . . with a positive attitude and
hard work, you CAN do maths!
Posted on March 09, 2021 17:12 PM
As from 9 March 2021, YouCanDoMaths had to register for VAT.
This is a bittersweet milestone for us, because it means that our program is becoming more and more popular and our numbers are growing all the time . . . but on the other hand, this means an unfortunate increase of 15% in our prices.
As you are probably aware, we have no choice in this matter and the 15% will go directly to SARS.
It is however worth noting that we have tried to keep our price increases as low as possible over the years.
We believe that, even with VAT added, YouCanDoMaths still offers an excellent product at a very affordable rate!
Posted on March 19, 2020 08:56 AM
It is
essential that there are no gaps when learning Mathematics. To help learners
and parents during school shut downs, we are slashing our one month subscription
fee by 50% . . . from R270 to R135. The offer is valid until 18 April 2020*, for
now.
This will allow
learners to use the extended holiday to keep up with their maths and if
necessary, to fill gaps from previous years.
To
register, parents or guardians need to visit our website https://www.youcandomaths.co.za/register
If companies or corporates would like to join us and sponsor
learners to use YCDM free of charge, they can contact us at info@youcandomaths.co.za to buy
voucher numbers, which can then be used to register with.
We also call on data providers to make data cheaper to
learners using YCDM and other educational websites.
YouCanDoMaths
is fully CAPS aligned (for NSC and IEB) and offers the complete SA curriculum
from grades 7 to 12, with more than 600 structured and user friendly lessons.
Each lesson consists of a teaching video, notes and a computer marked test with
fully worked out answers. The complete program is available in both English and
Afrikaans.
And finally, we challenge other service providers to also cut their prices by 50%!
* We extended this offer until 26 May 2020. From 27 May 2020 we offer a 30% discount until further notice.
Posted on March 07, 2019 08:05 AM
Learners and their parents
often wonder why children don't excel at maths. YouCanDoMaths looks at a few
misconceptions and gives you straight answers.
Myth: Those who do well in maths have a special ability.
Fact: Most learners who do well do not have a special ability. Like reading,
the majority of people are born with some ability to do maths. They do well
because they have the correct attitude and are prepared to work at it. If you
fail a test or exam it does not mean you are a failure. However, if you give up
trying, then you have failed. So remember, even if you think you do not have a
special ability to do maths, you can do maths! It is all about constant hard
work.
Myth: Extra
maths lessons are very expensive.
Fact: This
is often true, but there are affordable options on the internet which offer
very good help, like YouCanDoMaths. Our program allows learners to work
in a non-threatening environment and most importantly, at their own
pace. You must just use it regularly.
Myth: Maths
is not important for the career I want to do.
Fact: This
is often used as an excuse to give up maths. The truth is that many people
change their minds later in life and then discover that they actually do need
maths. By doing maths you are keeping the career options open . . . and it is a
huge effort and expensive to do maths after leaving school.
Myth: Boys
are better at maths than girls.
Fact: Research
has failed to show any difference between men and women in mathematical ability.
Men are reluctant to admit they have problems so they express difficulty with
maths by saying, 'I could do it if I tried.' Women are often too ready to admit
inadequacy and say, 'I just can't do maths.' So to the girls especially, you
can do maths!
Myth: The
teacher is too clever to teach us.
Fact: Einstein
once said that if you cannot explain something simply, you do not understand it
well enough. Teachers may appear to be clever because they can solve maths
problems quickly. This is normally because they have seen the problem before.
Don't allow a teacher to knock your confidence, you can do maths.
Myth: I
will get my child extra help just before the exams.
Fact: Education
is a process, not an event. This is particularly true with maths as it is a subject
which builds on previous knowledge and learners need time to absorb and
reinforce concepts. Doing a year's worth of work in one month is just not
practical. You can do maths, but don't leave it until the 11th hour to get
help.
Myth: Maths
is not a learning subject.
Fact: There is a lot of theory you need to know and methods you need to learn
and practice. World-famous golfer Gary Player once overheard someone saying
that he did so well because of luck. His response was: 'The more I practice the
luckier I get.' The same is true for maths, the harder you practice the better
you will do. And never forget, you can do maths.
Posted on September 28, 2018 07:40 AM
Baie dankie vir YOUCANDOMATHS.
My seun is in graad 8 en het baie verswak van laer na hoërskool. Ons het die jaar met 46% en 49% begin en na ons die program begin gebruik het, het sy punte opgegaan na 68%. Ons het so pas die nuwe uitslae gekry en ons is terug op 89% waar hy gewoonlik was. Baie dankie.
Ek dink hoërskool is 'n groot uitdaging en dinge gaan dikwels baie vinnig en ons seun het met YOUCANDOMATHS die geleentheid gehad om op sy eie tyd by die huis naweke op te vang wat hy voel hy verloor het. Dit was ook 'n baie beter en goedkoper alternatief as 'n individuele tutor vir ons.
Groete
Posted on June 29, 2018 10:01 AM
YouCanDoMaths is the perfect choice for conducting your own Maths Winter School in the comfort and safety of your home. Not only will this give you something worthwhile to do during the holidays, it will also allow you to catch up or revise, at your own pace . . . and in the process your very important Maths mark will improve!
Start by setting up a timetable. We suggest you allocate at least two to three hours every day, preferably in the morning when you are fresh. Identify the Sections and Topics which you have done at school during Terms 1 and 2. Then follow the steps as set out in: www.youcandomaths.co.za/winter-and-spring-school
You can even invite a couple of like-minded friends to join in. You can all listen to the lessons together and then see who does best in the tests. Afterwards you can discuss the worked out answers.
If you are not already a client, make sure you sign up today!
Posted on March 26, 2018 10:52 AM
Dear YouCanDoMaths (YCDM)
I am an edutainer with 38 years teaching experience. I currently teach at a science-centre, FET mathematics, to fourteen schools on a weekly basis. Since discovering YCDM my teaching method has changed dramatically.
YCDM has many advantages: It reduces my preparation time by half. The current generation learners are generation Y and generation Z learners. These learners are very comfortable with technology, and using the talk and chalk method is not applicable anymore. Learners find talk and chalk teaching method boring and it increases negative feelings towards mathematics.
Thank you to YCDM! YCDM creates an opportunity to use technology in teaching mathematics. The lessons are created in such a manner that a mathematics topic takes a normal school period time. Another advantage is that the learners are actively involved during the whole period and there is no time for being bored. Learners look forward to the mathematics class and do not dread the subject any longer.
YCDM also creates opportunities for learners to become more self-regulated because they can work independently on the programme which in turns, creates self-efficacy behaviour patterns.
Thank you for a lovely, user friendly programme!
R. van Rooyen (Employed by Arcelormittal)
Posted on March 02, 2018 12:24 PM
1. KNOW YOUR WORK
There is a lot to learn and absorb in Mathematics. Some techniques and methods have certain steps that you just need to memorize.
2. ALWAYS KEEP UP
It is important to regularly reinforce what you are learning at school. This is why homework is given! If you fall behind, it is very difficult to catch up.
3. ASK YOUR TEACHER
Don't be shy to raise your hand and ask questions. If you are not sure about something, there will definitely be others in the class who are not sure.
4. DO EXTRA MATHS LESSONS
The more you practice maths, the better you will get. Extra maths with a private tutor is expensive, which is why YCDM was started: We offer quality affordable extra maths! With our program you can work any time, anywhere and at your own pace.
5. PRACTICE, PRACTICE AND MORE PRACTICE
The are no two ways about it . . . Maths is HARD work. Everyone is perhaps not capable of scoring 90%, but most learners can pass maths with hard word and dedication.
6. ALWAYS REMEMBER . . .
If you do not understand something the first time it does not mean you can't do it!
Posted on November 18, 2016 17:08 PM
With the recent
#FeesMustFall campaign, a new focus was placed on online and blended teaching
to make Education more affordable and accessible to all. In the digital age we
are living in, this concept is gathering momentum worldwide and means you can
live anywhere in the world, even a small town somewhere in the Karoo, and
follow a Harvard online course!
The
online South African mathematics website, YouCanDoMaths, falls squarely into this
category. With this website you can study high school mathematics wherever or
whenever you want to, you can study at your own pace (the best way to learn
mathematics) and you can join an important trend around the world that is
encouraging diligent and independent learners. The website can be accessed on any computer,
laptop, tablet or smartphone (Android or iOS), as long as you have an internet
connection.
YCDM is fully
South African and CAPS aligned and has been authored by teachers who are
experienced in both the teaching of mathematics and the development of digital
mathematics. It is designed for South African schools writing the NSC or IEB
exams, so there is no need for searching or sifting through mathematics lessons
from around the world - you just need to follow the list of lessons from top to
bottom! Each lesson
consists of a video, notes, test and fully worked out answers which become
available once the test has been completed. The test score is recorded in a
progress report. Depending on the method of registering, the parent or guardian
also has access to the learner’s progress report, an ideal way to be involved
with a child’s learning and development.
Due to
popular demand, YCDM is launching grade 8 and 9 at the beginning of 2017.
According to the developers, these lessons will be extremely popular because
they cover the basics of high school mathematics in great detail - the basics
which many learners in the higher grades have forgotten or have never really
grasped completely. One of the reasons why people struggle with mathematics is
because of its hierarchical nature, i.e. they fall behind because of gaps in
their knowledge. This is why, when registering to use the website, all clients
get access to all the grades.
The grade
10 – 12 lessons have been available since 2012 and have proved to be extremely
useful and valuable to learners. In the words of one client: “Once again I
cannot thank you enough for your most invaluable service. Without you my
daughter would not have been able to maintain her A symbol in maths.”
For grades
10 - 12, there are also special Revision Lessons which quickly
summarise a section. These are perfect to use before a test or exam. There are
also Revision Tests which are basically mini exams with 3 different
levels: easy, medium and difficult. The program therefore caters for learners
who struggle with mathematics as well as for those who want to maintain or
improve their marks. There are also plans to add Revision lessons and tests to
grades 8 and 9.
YCDM is
also involved with schools, giving them the opportunity to buy subscriptions in
bulk at a reduced cost. From 2017, YCDM will add a new school facility whereby
teachers can register classes and in that way have easy access to the progress
reports of all their learners. Teachers can either use YCDM directly in the classroom
for teaching or they can use the “flipped classroom concept” where learners do
the lessons at home, and homework and discussions are done in the classroom.
The cost
for using YCDM ranges from R200 per month, if paying monthly, to as little as
R90 per month, if paying for a year in advance. Schools bulk prices are even
lower than this.
YCDM is
also fully available in Afrikaans.
Although
YCDM is an excellent mathematics program, it is important for learners to
understand learning mathematics involves dedication and lots of hard work.
There are also times when facts need to be learned, so it is not only about
understanding. This is why YCDM believes that with the correct attitude and
hard work, you CAN do maths!
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Met die onlangse #FeesMustFall beweging is nuwe fokus op aanlyn-kursusse geplaas om Opvoeding meer bekostigbaar en beskikbaar vir almal te maak. In die digitale era waarin ons leef, is hierdie konsep besig om meer en meer momentum te kry. Dit beteken jy kan in ‘n klein dorpie in die middel van die Karoo bly en ‘n aanlyn-kursus by Harvard Universiteit volg!
Die internet gebaseerde Suid-Afrikaanse webtuiste, YouCanDoMaths, val vierkantig in hierdie kategorie. Jy kan hiermee hoërskoolwiskunde enige tyd of enige plek leer en jy kan dit teen jou eie tempo doen, die beste manier om wiskunde te leer. Jy kan ook hiermee die belangrike wêreldwye tendens, naamlik om onafhanklike leerders te kweek en aan te moedig, volg. Toegang tot die webtuiste kan deur enige rekenaar, skootrekenaar, tablet of slimfoon (Android of iOS) verkry word, solank jy ‘n internet-verbinding het.
YCDM is ten volle Suid-Afrikaans, inlyn met KABV en is deur wiskundeonderwysers ontwerp wat beide onderving in die klaskamer, sowel as met digitale wiskunde-ontwikkeling het. Dit is ontwerp vir Suid-Afrikaanse skole wat die NSS en IEB eksamens skryf, so leerders kan net eenvoudig al die lesse van bo na onder deurwerk. Elke les bestaan uit ‘n video, notas, ‘n toets en volledig uitgewerkte antwoorde wat slegs beskikbaar is nadat die toets voltooi is. Die toetsuitslag word dan in die leerder se vorderingsverslag aangeteken. Afhangende van die metode van geregistrasie, het die ouer ook toegang tot die leerder se vorderingsverslag om sodoende te monitor en betrokke by die leerproses te wees.
Weens die gewildheid van die program, stel YCDM graad 8 en 9 aan die begin van 2017 vry. Volgens die skrywers gaan hierdie lesse besonder gewild wees, want hulle dek breedvoerig die grondslag van hoërskool-wiskunde. Baie leerders in die hoër grade het al hierdie grondslag vergeet of hulle het dit nooit regtig verstaan nie. Dit is juis een van die redes hoekom leerders met wiskunde sukkel, want die hiërargiese aard daarvan beteken dat probleme gewoonlik as gevolg van gapings in laer grade, ontstaan. Om hierdie rede kry alle YCDM kliënte toegang tot alle grade.
Die graad 10 – 12 lesse is al sedert 2012 beskikbaar en leerders vind dit geweldig nuttig. Soos een van die kliënte sê: “Weereens kan ek nie genoeg vir julle bedank vir jul waardevolle diens nie. Sonder julle sou my dogter nie haar A in wiskunde gehandhaaf het nie.”
Vir graad 10 – 12, is daar ook spesiale Hersienningslesse wat vining ‘n onderwerp opsom. Dit is ideaal om voor ‘n toets of eksamen te gebruik. Daar is ook Hersienningstoetse, wat basies mini eksamens is, met 3 verskillende vlakke: maklik, medium en moeilik. Die program voorsien dus beide in die behoeftes van leerders wat sukkel, of leerders wat hul goeie punte wil handhaaf. Daar is beslis planne om Hersienningslesse by graad 8 en 9 te voeg.
YCDM is ook by skole betrokke en bied aan hulle die geleentheid om in grootmaat, teen ‘n goeie afslag, te registreer. Vanaf 2017 voeg YCDM ook ‘n nuwe skoolfasiliteit by waar onderwysers hul klasse kan registreer en sodoende maklik toegang tot die leerders se vorderingsverslae het. Onderwysers kan YCDM direk in die klaskamer gebruik vir onderrig of hulle kan dit as ‘n “flipped” klaskamer gebruik waar leerders die lesse tuis doen en huiswerk en besprekings word dan in die klaskamer gedoen.
Die koste om YCDM te gebruik wissel van R200 per maand, indien maandeliks betaal word, tot so min as R90 per maand, indien vir ‘n jaar vooruit betaal word. Grootmaat skoolpryse is selfs laer as dit.
YCDM is volledig in Afrikaans beskikbaar.
Alhoewel YCDM ‘n uitstekende wiskunde-program is, is dit belangrik dat leerders verstaan dat daar baie toewyding en harde werk by wiskunde betrokke is. Daar is ook tye waar feite geleer moet word, so dit is nie net altyd verstaanwerk nie. Dit is hoekom YCDM glo dat met die regte houding en harde werk, KAN jy wiskunde doen!
Posted on August 17, 2016 10:42 AM
We are happy to announce that we will be offering grade 8 and 9 lessons in January 2017. The lessons will initially cover work done in terms 1 and 2, but by July we hope to also have completed terms 3 and 4.
We believe that, as with the existing grades 10 to 12 lessons, the new grade 8 and 9 lessons will be of great help to learners. It will also then be possible for older learners to go back and brush up on those very important basic grade 8 and 9 skills.
Please tell friends and family about our new lessons and like our website on FACEBOOK.
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Dit is nou die tyd van die jaar wanneer almal na 'n wiskundetutor of iemand wat ekstra wiskundeklasse aanbied, soek. Die goeie nuus is dat jy nie verder hoef te soek nie, want ons bied presies dit waarna jy opsoek is!
YouCanDoMaths bied kwaliteit wiskundelesse
teen 'n baie bekostigbare prys op die internet aan. Die program is deur
Suid-Afrikaanse onderwysers met baie jare se ondervinding ontwikkel. Jy kry onbeperkte toegang tot videolesse,
notas en toetse op 'n tyd van die dag wat jou pas én in die gemak van jou eie
huis. Dit beteken jy hoef nie meer met die verkeer en hoë petrolpryse te baklei
nie.
Die internet is vinnig besig om die klaskamer van die toekoms te word met baie internasionale universiteite wat aanlyn-kursesse aanbied. Ongelukkig is daar ook heelwat snert op die internet. Soos een van ons kliënte sê: “In die begin was ons maar skepties, want wat werk op die internet? Intussen het my seun se wiskundepunt met 20% verbeter en ons beveel YouCanDoMaths baie sterk aan!”
Hierdie manier van studeer gaan jou baie help om 'n onafhanklike leerder te word, iets wat
tot groot voordeel later in jou lewe gaan wees.
Herhaling is uiters belangrik wanneer jy wiskunde studeer . . . en ons onderwyser herhaal sonder om enigsins ongeduldig te word!
Ons moedig jou aan om die lesse gereeld te stop en terug te gaan, soveelkeer as
wat jy voel nodig is.
Ons prys per maand is
minder as wat jy vir tradisionele ekstra wiskundeklasse per uur sal betaal!
Ons besef dat heelwat mense nie internet tuis het nie, maar miskien is dit tyd
om die verskillende opsies wat beskikbaar is, te ondersoek - van ADSL tot 3G. Die internet is die toekoms en dit is tot
jou voordeel om aanlyn te wees. Jy mag dalk in 'n skootrekenaar of tablet
moet belê, maar onthou, jy kan dit ook vir al jou ander vakke en vir jou
tersiêre studies gebruik.
As mens al die bogenoemde optel mag dit dalk na baie geld
klink, maar dit is steeds goedkoper as tradisionele ekstra wiskundelesse vir 1
of 2 uur per week.
Sterkte met hierdie belangrike tweede kwartaal.
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KAAPSTAD. – Die gebrek aan moedertaalondderig in die Suid-Afrikaanse onderrigstelsel – selfs in wiskunde– is 'n “ramp”.
Só het prof. Wannie Carstens, voorsitter van die Suid-Afrikaanse akademie vir wetenskap en kuns, by navraag gesê.
Hy het gereageer nadat 'n nuwe Afrikaanse aanlyn wiskunde-webwerf – die enigste van sy soort – pas bekendgestel is.
“Enigiets wat jy lees moet eers geïnternaliseer word voordat jy dit kan konseptualiseer. As jy dit nie in jou moedertaal lees nie, is dit net soveel moeiliker.”
Die webwerf, YouCanDoMaths, is nou in Engels en Afrikaans beskikbaar en kos (vanaf) R100 per maand.
Volgens Carstens is wiskunde 'n vak wat ingeoefen moet word en verwelkom hy enige hulpmiddel wat leerders in staat stel om dié vaardighede in te oefen.
Luidens 'n verklaring van YouCanDoMaths, het 'n onlangse studie deur Unisa die drie grootste struikelblokke geïdentifiseer wat leerders verhoed om bykomende hulp in wiskunde te bekom.
Dit sluit in die hoë koste vir ekstra wiskundeklasse, leerders se besige skedules, asook die probleem met vervoer na lesse.
Die webtuiste is plaaslik vervaardig deur onderwysers met ervaring in e-onderrig en bied lesse vir gr. 10, 11 en 12 leerders aan.– Marelize Potgieter
- Die Burger
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