Six out of 10 pupils in South Africa lack basic math and science knowledge – international study
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- Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) surveyed pupils from 64 countries in maths and science every four years.
- In South Africa, the survey looked at Grade 5 and 9 pupils.
- Four in 10 South African pupils demonstrated basic mathematical and scientific knowledge in 2019.