Improving Primary Mathematics Education, Teaching and Learning: Research for Development in Resource-Constrained Contexts

Mellony Graven is the South African Chair of Numeracy Education at Rhodes University, South Africa. Her work as Chair involves the creation of a hub of mathematical activity, passion and innovation that blends teacher and learner numeracy development with research focused on searching for sustainable ways forward to the challenges of mathematics education.

Hamsa Venkat is SA Numeracy Chair at Wits University, South Africa, where she is leading a 5-year research and development project in primary mathematics. Her work focuses in the areas of Mathematical Literacy and Primary Mathematics teaching and learning.