Mathematics support

This programme performs the following functions or duties:

• Supporting student learning in mathematics
• Developing appropriate teaching and learning materials to enhance student learning
• Developing computer based mathematics learning material
• Undertaking research on mathematics teaching
• Performing administrative functions

Mathematics support assists students with study skills in the learning of mathematics. This encompasses:

• Individual consultation: The student brings a mathematical problem on a specific topic to be solved by the student with the assistance of a mathematics learning facilitator or mathematics support lecturer. This is allocated a period of one hour;
• Group consultation: Students are also allowed to bring their mathematical problems in groups. In this case a workshop is conducted;
• Self-study activities are designed to allow students to work on their own;
• Team teaching: The mathematics support lecturer works in collaboration with faculty mathematics lecturers to find and deal with students’ mathematical problem areas.
• Currently we work with Engineering, Applied Sciences and the Education and Social Sciences Faculties.

Lecturers responsible for the Mathematics support programme

Cape Town and Bellville Campus

Sibawu “Dlamini” Siyepu
FundaniCHED
Room 3.57
Engineering Building
Tel: +27 21 4603335
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