Below is a short video (just more than 6 minutes) about SciMathUS.
Gerald Maarman, a former SciMathUS student, currently busy with his
doctoral studies, tells his story.
Thursday, 31 January 2013
What is SciMathUS?
The
SciMathUS bridging programme was launched in 2011 by IMSTUS (Institute for
Mathematics and Science Teaching) at the University of Stellenbosch. The aim of the programme is to help students
from educationally disadvantaged communities to gain access to higher education
by giving them a second chance to qualify for admission. Furthermore the
programme prepares these students for success in their tertiary studies.
Students follow one of two curricula:
- Mathematics and Physical Sciences. These students rewrite the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination in both subjects; or
- Mathematics and Introduction into Financial Accounting and Introduction in Economics. These students rewrite the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination in Mathematics. The other two subjects are offered and assessed by Stellenbosch University - SU).
For the
programme's teaching philosophy, structure, support and costs, see the website:
There is
also a Facebook page for the SciMathUS course:
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