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This research aims to address the low achievement of South African students in mathematics and language compared to their peers.

July 3, 2026Open Access

The low-achievement trap: changing the culture of inefficiency in teaching

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This research aims to address the low achievement of South African students in mathematics and language compared to their peers.
Analysis of student performance in mathematics and language tests across African countries.
Comparative assessment of educational outcomes since the country's transition to democracy.
South African students score significantly lower in mathematics and language tests compared to other African countries.
The achievement gap persists nearly 20 years post-democracy, indicating a systemic issue.

Abstract

South African students score poorly in mathematics and language tests when compared with students from other African countries and when considered against what should be expected almost 20 years after the achievement of democracy.

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Human Sciences Research Council (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4755345c29257aa257a6eb https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/32848169