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South Africa’s mathematical surprise

[ad_1] Mathematics achievement among South African students remains surprisingly low, as more students choose to take Mathematics Literacy rather than Basic Mathematics. Recent matrix results announced by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga reflected a 76.2% pass rate, a reduction of more than five percentage points compared to last year’s results. …

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NASA releases the first audio of Mars, video of the landing

[ad_1] The high-definition video clip, which is three minutes and 25 seconds long, shows the deployment of a red and white parachute with a canopy that is 21.5 meters wide (70.5 feet). NASA’s Perseverance rover Mars has sent images of the planet after it made its landing. Image: @ NASAPersevere …

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The incredible images that perseverance sends from Mars

[ad_1] For The Washington Post 1 hour ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Sarah Kaplan Washington – In one photo, the rover’s wheels sit on a patch of reddish dust speckled with pebbles. In another, there is a group of small rocks filled with holes like sponges. That dark feature in …

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Is a college degree worth it?

[ad_1] Amid rising tuition rates and a global pandemic, parents and students may be reconsidering the value of a higher education. With the closure of Covid-19 campuses and online conferences, the high cost of a college degree may seem difficult to justify in today’s economic climate. However, as the job …

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