Invites you to the 21st Annual National Congress 

 

Dates: 06 to 10 July 29 June – 3 July 2015

Venue: University of Limpopo

Limpopo Province

                                   

Mathematics is often, if not always, used as a measure of quality of our education system. Whenever the 

wave of celebrating or decrying the matric passes or failures at the end of each year has passed on, the 

focus is often redirected at the quality of passes. Academics and commentators deliberate on the quality 

of passes announced with mathematics often on the spotlight 

The introduction of the Annual National Assessments (ANAs) has also added further measure of scrutiny 

on the quality of mathematics in schools. The debate is no longer on the quality of matric results only but 

of the system as a whole. From time to time international and regional tests are undertaken leading to a 

sustained questioning of the quality of mathematics instruction and learning in schools.  

In this 21st Annual Congress, AMESA takes stalk and reflect on strategies that can be used to address the 

issues of quality in mathematics teaching and learning. How are our mathematics teachers trained? What 

mathematics is taught in our schools? What kinds of learner support materials are being used to assist our 

teachers? What  kinds  of  continuing  professional  development  programmes  are  being  offered  to  the 

practicing teachers? These are some of the questions that this Congress will be addressing. Come and be 

part of this historical moment! 

The Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa

 

 

The University of Limpopo is a result of a merger between the former University of the North and The Medical University of Southern Africa (Medunsa) which merged on 01 January 2005. The University has campuses in Ga-Rankua, Mankweng (Turfloop) and Polokwane.

The Turfloop Campus is 30km east of Polokwane. It is along R71 road and about 15km from the famous Moria – Zion City.

This will be the third time that the Turfloop Campus has the honour to host the AMESA National Congress. The first was in 1998 and the second was in 2006. World-class facilities await presenters, sponsors, delegates, and the public at large.

 

 

 

 

Polokwane - Place of Safety. Polokwane is the capital of theLimpopo Province. The city offers a variety of leisure activitiesranging from walks in the nature reserve, gambling at MeropaCasino, movies , indoor and open air meseums, and many more.Mall of the North, with its 180 stores, is the biggest in the Provinceoffering excellent shopping experience to the visitors.

The City also offers a widespread choice for accommodationcovering hotels, lodges and guest houses.

 

 

The Local Organising Committee Congress Director:   Dr Kwena Masha   Kwena.Masha@ul.ac.za  0843787087 

015 268 3109 

Deputy Director:  Mr Steven Muthige  stevenmuthige@yahoo.com  0721027796 

Academic Co‐ordinator  Dr Satsope Maoto  Satsope.maoto@ul.ac.za  0745882999 0152682415 

Treasurer  Mrs Kgadi Khumalo  Kgadi.khumalo@yahoo.com  0823628933 

 Other Members  Mr Manare Setati   m.setati@absamail.co.za  0722244787 

Mr Mameta Phoshoko   mametaphoshoko@gmail.com  0827056470 

Mr Robertr Mabotja  robetlou@gmail.com  0827764525 

Mr Dumakatso Muthelo  Dimakatso.Muthelo@ul.ac.  0761381868 

Dr Kabelo Chuene  Kabelo.Chuene@ul.ac.za  0829283323 

Mr Zwelithini Dhlamini  Zwelithini.dhlamini@ul.ac,  0827356117 

Mrs Kgaladi Maphutha  Kgaladi.Maphutha@ul.ac.za  0825130438 

Mr Paul Mutodi  Paul.Mutodi@ul.ac.za   

 

The Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa (AMESA) was founded in 1993 as a result of the coming together of nine previously divided mathematics organisation in the country. Amongst the aims of the Organisation are:

Providing a forum for all concerned with the teaching of Mathematics at all levels of education.

Encouraging research related Mathematics Education and bringing the results of such research to the attention of its members, etc. (Visit http://www.amesa.org.za for further details)

The Association has numerous activities that include Regional, Provincial and National Conferences, Workshops, Mathematics Olympiad, Publication of a newsletter and two journals (Pythagoras and Learning and Teaching Mathematics). These are just some of the benefits our members enjoy. Please visit the website for information about the membership.