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Innovation in teaching through
Siyavula
Siyavula is a South African education and
technology business that has partnered with
Adopt-a-School Foundation to establish a
sustainable model for learner and educator
support in Physical Science and Mathematics
using a learner-centred approach. This
project is currently running in 56 schools
with Siyavula providing:
• Access to Mathematics and Physical
Science text books online
• Access to quality assured assessments
and past question papers online.
(Mathematics: Grade 8-12: Physical
Science Grade 10-12)
• Access to instant online feedback and
tutoring

Siyavula, through their open text books,
produces content that can be shared
even on the most basic internet-enabled
phones. They produce curriculum-aligned,
pedagogically-sound content using
technology and tools that can enable
effective, efficient and personalised learning.

The value and impact of Mathematics and
Science Education extends far beyond the
classroom walls. Critical and analytical thinking,
creativity and exploration, problem solving and
collaboration – these are the skills needed to
support careers from technology development
to astronomy, from data science to finance, from
engineering to economics. These are the skills
we need for innovation, growth and change.
- Siyavula

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