Why support
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
Schools Enrichment Centre
Educational Research and Development Programme?

The South African Government has identified the need.

In the main, education and training under apartheid were characterised by the underdevelopment of human potential, particularly that of blacks. Vast disparities existed between blacks and whites in accessing educational opportunities. The extent of exclusion was much greater in the learning and teaching of mathematics and science.

Now is the time for a concerted effort to improve the quality, participation and performance of South African learners in mathematics, science and technology education. This action strategy must see the beginning of our collective effort.

Mosibudi Mangena, Deputy Minister of Education, quoted from National Strategy for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. Tirisano. Department of Education. June 2001

AIMSSEC has been set up in collaboration and synergy with South African universities and government and non-government organisations, learning from their experiences, supporting and complementing their work. There is ongoing consultation with national and provincial education departments and other agencies including the Nelson Mandela Foundation, USAID, DFID, Dinaledi, MCPT, SAILI, IMSTUS, PSP, MCSEC (UWC), SchoolNet SA, Thintana ilearn, School Development Unit (UCT), RADMASTE (Wits), COSAT.