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Moms, maths and gangs

“Learner by learner, school by school, community by community, we will improve maths results, resulting in an improved economy.

The MathMoms organisation works in under-resourced communities in the Western Cape with one simple vision: “Learner by learner, school by school, community by community, we will improve maths results, resulting in an improved economy.”

Bertha Losper, MathMentor and Director at MathMoms explains that the organisation was started

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