Mathmoms
The MathMom is mentored to tutor foundation phase learners in basic math skills.
She works with 2 learners at a time, during school hours, working with four learners per day. Children in her neighborhood also receive guidance from her. She is required to tutor at least 4 children at home with maths and homework.
The MathMom is also required to make herself available to assist in schools in other ways.
She is equipped in various ways to build meaningful relationships in the classroom as well as in the community. We invest in her personal growth to enable her to become a role model for the learner and in the community. We aim at building relationships among the MathMoms within which they can experience belonging and mutual support.
The MathMoms are mentored in every step of the way by retired teachers who are strong and enthusiastic individuals. Our Mentors do not merely want to improve the teaching of maths, they also want to improve parental involvement in schools because we believe that strong communities build strong schools.
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Our greater good
Creating safe communities in which people can excel
Our Aim
Is to train more MathMoms in 2019. They will work in different schools in the Elsies River and Ravensmead area.
Purpose
Creating a safe space where children come to learn maths and leave having learned much more.
Vision
Learner by learner, school by school, community by community, we will improve maths results, resulting in an improved economy.
Mission
We will employ the power of motherly love to find and empower:
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Retired teachers who love maths to be mentors.
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Mothers who create a safe place where children can become confident in maths and much more.
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Educators with whom to collaborate. Friends who will support our efforts.
Meet
Our Family
Mentors
Retired school teachers or mothers, that are respected and trusted community leaders. Willing to walk a road with Mathmoms and their learners.
Children
Being good at maths leads to the confidence to be an achiever who inspires others.
Mothers
Respected community members, recognised for the confidence with which they make a difference in the lives of children for the good of the community.
Teachers
Empowered to deliver results that exceed expectations.
Donors
Giving visionary corporate citizens the opportunity to improve the economy through a conscious investment in education.
Communities
The confidence to move from hopelessness to pride.
Interns
The young and old that make the wheels turn.
What we have accomplished so far
The power of motherhood
7
Mentors
35
MathMoms
440+
Learners
5
Schools
Get Involved! Assist a Mother and Child
We recognise motherhood as a
Catalyst for powerful change
A woman’s initiative powered by motherly love that builds confident communities
One maths empowered child at a time
MathMentor
"Maths can be music"
MathMentor
"By respecting learners, we open up their minds"
Director – Coordinator
"Because we belong, we care. Because we truly care we can make a significant difference"
MathMentor – Director
"The heart of Maths+Moms lies in the empowerment of women within the community to effect meaningful change in the lives of children using maths as medium and building trustful, caring relationships along the way."
MathMentor
"Teaching is always about the relationship"
Mathematical Consultant
"School life was great - except for mathematics!"
Director
"You cannot teach a child whose heart you don't have."
Director – Coordinator
"I am convinced that the Maths+Moms will discover their own strength by nurturing the learners they are mentoring."
Special Advisor
"The more involved I become with MathMoms the more I am"
Champions
MathMoms who have been in the program since 2016
Champions
MathMoms who have been in the program since 2016
Champions
MathMoms who have been in the program since 2016
Champions
MathMoms who have been in the program since 2016
Champions
MathMoms who have been in the program since 2016
Creating a safe space where children come to learn maths
and leave having learned much more