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Founded in 1856.
The Grey Vision
Grey remains as one of the leading schools in the country, with a culture and value system that support its fine heritage.
Grey is recognised for its competitiveness and excellence in academic, sporting and cultural activities, as well as for its ability to consistently produce leaders.
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Janice Bell BA (UNISA) HDE (UPE)
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Teaching Mathematics at Grey since 1989 (30 plus years experience includes Higher Grade Maths; Geometry; Grade 9 and 10 AdMaths; OBE; NCS; NCAPs; marking of external matric math’s papers)
Current academic portfolios:
Subject Head: Mathematics; Gr 8 – 12 math’s; Grade 10 AccMaths; Grade 8/9/12 Math’s co-ordinator
Lucille Mather BA (UPE) HDE (UPE) Diploma in Data metrics (UNISA) BEd (STELLENBOSCH)
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Teaching Mathematics at Grey since 1998 (40 years’ experience includes 15 years lecturing at a Teacher’s Training College training math’s teachers, Higher Grade Math’s; AP Math’s for 15 years; lecturing math’s for the Advanced Course in Education and BED for NMMU, master trainer for ABET, co-ordinating Math’s Winter and Spring Schools for 20 years, written material for Math’s revision supplement that was published in the Weekend Post, facilitator for math’s workshops run by NMMU to improve mathematics in the schools) Current Academic Portfolios: Grade 9 Grade Head; Gr 9 – 11 math’s ; Gr 11 AccMaths; Grade 12 APMaths; Outreach Programme ; Grade 12 AP Support: APMaths co-ordinator
Darrell Wicht B.Sc (UPE); HDE (UNISA)
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Teaching Mathematics at Grey since 1999
Current academic portfolios:
Grade 8 – 12 Mathematics; co-ordinator of Grade 10 math’s
Qualifications:
B.Sc (Mathematics lll ; Applied Mathematics lll and Computer Science lll) – UPE
HDE – UNISA
Linda Carr B.Sc (Wits Univ); H Dip Ed (Wits Univ)
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Current academic portfolios:
Grade 9 -12 Maths; Grade 10 AccMaths ; Grade 11 Grade Head ; Grade 11 Maths co-ordinator
Qualifications:
B.Sc (Mathematics lll and Psychology lll) – University of the Witwatersrand
H.Dip. Ed (Maths teaching methodology Cum Laude; Guidance Teaching Methodology Cum Laude)- University of the Witwatersrand
Teaching Experience :
Collegiate Girls’ High 1990 (Mathematics Gr 8 to Gr 10 HG); Biology (Grade 8)
Math’s Tutor – Jeffrey’s Bay 1991 (Grade 8 to Grade 12)
Pretoria Boys’ High School 1992 (Mathematics Grade 8 to Grade 12 SG and HG)
Sandringham High School 1993 – 1994 (Mathematics Grade 8 to Grade 12 HG)Math’s Tutor – Johannesburg 1995 – 1997 (Top HG students Grade 11 and Grade 12) Marked IEB Grade 9 external papers, marked ABET exams and wrote material for ABET textbook.
Selborne College 1998 – 2009 (Mathematics Grade 8 to Grade 12 HG; Introduced Math Lit Curriculum – Grade 10 to Grade 12; Founded and established Maths Academic Support; Head of Math’s Department in 2009)
Grey High School 2010 to present (experience includes Grade 9 Admaths)
Beän van Eeden – BEd (FET) BEd Honours (Whole School Development) NMMU
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Teaching Mathematics at Grey since 2014
Current academic portfolios:
Grade 8-11 Math’s
Tyler Botha – BEd ( FET ) NMMU
Grade 9 Math’s ; Grade10 -12 Math’s Literacy (Subject Head)
Michelle Miles – BSc, HDE cum laude (University of Port Elizabeth) ; QTS (United Kingdom)
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Current academic portfolios:
Grade 8-12 Math’s; Grade 9 AccMaths ; Grade 11 AccMaths; AccMaths co-ordinator
Math’s Teaching Experience:
2001-2004: Selborne College (also Kip Magrath part time tutor during 2002-2004)
2005-2009: Carshalton High School for Girls (UK) I became the Deputy Faculty Leader of Math’s in 2008.
2010-2013: Graeme College
2014-2015: DSG & St Andrews College
2016: Miles of Maths tutoring
2017-present: Grey High School
Rebaone Gabanakgosi: BSc MATHS (University of Pretoria); PGCE (with distinction) University of Johannesburg
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Math’s Teaching Experience:
2017 – 2018: Pinagore High School (North West province) : taught math’s; natural science; life science
2019 – 2020: St John’s College (mathematics teacher intern)
2021 – present: Grey High School
Current academic portfolios:
Grade 8 – 12 Core Maths; Grade 12 APMaths; Mathematics competitions and Olympiads
Andre Slabber B.Ed (FET) majoring in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (NMU)
Teaching experience:
Reach British School, Abu Dhabi
German International School, Cape Town
Durban North College, Durban
What does the Maths Department Offer?
Qualified and experienced staff
Refer to qualifications and experience above.
The Grey Staff are exceptionally passionate and hard-working. Teaching practices are continuously re-assessed and adapted to suit the classes passing through each teacher’s hands and the entire Math’s staff attends at least one subject-specific teacher’s seminar per year. Assessment is on-going and exceeds departmental SBA requirements.
State-of-the art teaching environment
The math’s department is blessed to have the privilege of teaching in modern classrooms with access to many technologically advanced teaching aids which help to clarify and focus the pupils attention on the desired outcome without the distracting and mind-numbing influence of old-fashioned teaching practices. Chalk and talk still has its place but our data-projectors and programmes such as Geometer’ Sketch-pad, Autograph and Geogebra have, along with access to Power-points, YouTube, visualizers and Schoology have made the teaching/learning experience more exciting and relevant for both educators and lear.
Accelerated Math’s for selected pupils in Grades 9 -11
The Accelerated programme allows pupils with an aptitude for math’s, a good attitude and a sound work ethic the opportunity to cover the Grade 9 -12 curriculum in 3 years. The accelerated pace keeps the more capable pupils on their toes and prevents them from getting bored with the subject. Pupils need to develop good time-management skills and a sound work ethic in order to deal with the extra load. The skills thus developed go far beyond the content but develop life-skills which will make the pupils self-reliant, responsible and highly employable. It is common for pupils to struggle to adapt in the first few years of the programme and there may be a decline in the pupils’ core math’s results initially. The Core results are carefully monitored and if we feel that a pupil is not coping with the programme, they will be advised to change to Core Math’s. The positive spin-off seems to “kick-in” during Grade 11 and it is at this important stage that the pupils’ marks (particularly with respect to Grade 11 Core Math’s) start to climb rapidly upwards.
APMaths for elite Grade 12 pupils
APMATHS is a recognised IEB subject which will shortly be gaining international recognition (on par with A-levels). Pupils who follow this course will find themselves at a distinct advantage when they reach tertiary education, particularly those who intend following courses requiring pure mathematics (Engineering, Actuarial Science, etc). Pupils who have completed the Accelerated course and choose not to do APMaths have the advantage of 9 months of revision of Grade 11 and 12 core math’s, and the opportunity for extensive exposure to the higher level questions that separate the men from the boys in the final exams.
SCHOOLOGY
Schoology has proved to be an easy-to-use and highly accessible app for maximizing the pupils’ access to both teaching and revision material without the enormous waste of paper so prevalent in the past. Past papers, revision documents and memoranda are continuously uploaded to assist the pupils with preparation for tests and exams. Recorded video lessons and power-points are available for pupils who have missed lessons due to sport or illness, and are a valuable resource for revision and support.
Grade 8 Information
Curriculum
As per CAPS DOCUMENT
Textbooks
Learners are expected to purchase their own textbooks and to use the textbooks extensively as part of their learning /revision programme.
Stationery requirements
THE ANSWER SERIES: Grade 8 MATHEMATICS COMPANION LEARNER WORKBOOKS 1 and 2 (set) available from Pickwick Book
1 x A4 288 page hard cover exercise book
1 x set of coloured pens or highlighters (minimum 4 colours)
1 x CASIO fx-82ZA PLUS Scientific Calculator
1 x Geometry Set
1 x 20 page Flip file or plastic envelope for SBA tasks
Grade 9 Information
Curriculum
As per CAPS DOCUMENT
Textbooks
Learners are expected to purchase their own textbooks and to use the textbooks extensively as part of their learning /revision programme.
Stationery requirements
THE ANSWER SERIES: Grade 9 MATHEMATICS COMPANION LEARNER WORKBOOKS 1 and 2 (set) available from Pickwick Books
1 x A4 288 page hard cover exercise book
2 x A4 288 page hard cover exercise book
1 x set of coloured pens or highlighters (minimum 4 colours)
1 x CASIO fx-82ZA PLUS Scientific Calculator
1 x Geometry Set
1 x Flip-file or plastic envelope (for SBA tasks)
GRADE 9 ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS
MIND ACTION SERIES Grade 10 MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK (Revised New Edition) available from PICKWICK BOOKS
GRADE 10 EXAMINATION AID: MATHEMATICS STUDY GUIDE available from PICKWICK BOOKS
1 x A4 288 page hard cover exercise book
Grade 10 Information
Curriculum
As per CAPS DOCUMENT
Textbooks
Learners are expected to purchase their own textbooks and to use the textbooks extensively as part of their learning /revision programme.
Stationery requirements
MIND ACTION SERIES Grade 10 MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK (Revised New Edition) available from PICKWICK BOOKS
GRADE 10 EXAMINATION AID: MATHEMATICS STUDY GUIDE available from PICKWICK BOOKS
2 x A4 288 page hard cover exercise book
1 x set of coloured pens or highlighters (minimum 4 colours)
1 x CASIO fx -82ZA PLUS Scientific Calculator(or fx -991ZA PLUS)1 x 20 page flip file or plastic envelope (for SBA purposes)
GRADE 10 ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS
MIND ACTION SERIES Grade 11 MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK (Revised new edition) available from PICKWICK BOOKS
GRADE 11 EXAMINATION AID: MATHEMATICS STUDY GUIDE available from PICKWICK BOOKS
2 x A4 192 page hard cover exercise book
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Grade 11 Information
Curriculum
As per CAPS DOCUMENT
Textbooks
Learners are expected to purchase their own textbooks and to use the textbooks extensively as part of their learning /revision programme.
Stationery requirements
MIND ACTION SERIES Grade 11 MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK (Revised New Edition) available from PICKWICK BOOKS
GRADE 11 EXAMINATION AID: MATHEMATICS STUDY GUIDE available from PICKWICK BOOKS
3 x A4 288 page hard cover exercise book
1 x CASIO fx-82ZA PLUS Scientific Calculator(or fx -991ZA PLUS)
1 x set of coloured pens or highlighters (minimum 4 colours)
1 x 20 page flip file or plastic envelope (for SBA purposes)
GRADE 11 ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS
MIND ACTION SERIES Grade 12 MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK (Revised New Edition) available from PICKWICK BOOKS
2 x A4 288 page hard cover exercise book
Grade 12 Information
Curriculum
As per CAPS DOCUMENT
Textbooks
Learners are expected to purchase their own textbooks and to use the textbooks extensively as part of their learning /revision programme.
Stationery requirements
MIND ACTION SERIES Grade 12 MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK (revised new edition) available from PICKWICK BOOK
3 x A4 288 page hard cover exercise book
1 x set of coloured pens or highlighters (minimum 4 colours)
1 x CASIO fx-82ZA PLUS Scientific Calculator (or fx -991ZA PLUS)
1 x 20 page flip file or plastic envelope (for SBA purposes)
GRADE 12 AP MATHS
1 x CASIO fx – 991ZA PLUS Scientific Calculator
1 x lever arch file
2 x A4 288 page hard cover exercise book