Our Reach
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MCO ProjectGreen Shoots is partnering with the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) to provide over 500 schools with Maths Curriculum Online across 8 WCED Districts.
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Projects : Past & Present
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Integrated Maths ProjectIn January 2016 the Integrated Maths Programme funded by Comic Relief UK started in the Northern Cape and Western Cape.
This project is implementing Technology Assisted Learning to improve the quality of Maths Education. Project scope: • Duration: 36 months • Training and support • Independent evaluation • Northern Cape & Western Cape: 32 schools, youth development, 4 districts
The sustained and widespread change to practice as reported by teachers (participating on this Project) between 2016 and 2017, is encouraging in light of the many failed education reform initiatives that have been attempted in the past two decades in South Africa.
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District Standardized Maths Assessment Roll-outReal time, ongoing feedback is vital for all education system stakeholders.
Green Shoots partners with Education Districts to impact the maximum number of Primary school learners. Per learner, weekly progress data from the classroom is aggregated to allow the identification of both issues with Maths learning and wider systemic issues. Stakeholders; teachers, school managements and District officials; can then collaborate to design strategies and interventions to tackle major learning barriers or target specific learner interventions. (Now completed) Credible, real-time feedback from the classroom and learner analytics allows us to identify learning barriers and learners who are struggling. This data can inform the planning of our interventions and support strategies. The use of technology means that data is available with minimal admin for our teachers. District Standardised Maths Assessments
The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation provided a grant for Green Shoots to work with an Education District to deliver blended online Maths Assessments with real-time learning analytics to grades 3 -7.
Green Shoots partners with four Education Districts and supports schools in 8 Districts overall. |
GlobalGivingAs I watched from the back of the room, a boy suddenly pumped his fist in the air with a loud, "Yes!" and the biggest smile on his face. He had just completed a set of math exercises and had received positive feedback from the program - a good score, a score that he could be proud of, a score that gave him self-confidence and motivated him to do even better." Chi Nguyen, In-The-Field Global Giving Representative Donations from individuals and companies worldwide have allowed Green Shoots to provide support to 3 Primary Schools in the Cape Town Metropole.
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Franschhoek ClusterGreen Shoots partnered with the Rupert Onderwysstigting and the Cape Winelands Education District in the Franschhoek Primary Schools Integrated Maths Programme (IMP).
The implementation phase of this was Project completed in 2015. The 5 schools have since have continued in their use Maths Curriculum Online and the use of data for planning and support of learners. • 1246 learners • 91 teachers • 5 schools • 10 youth development posts
The weekly (online) exercises helps me to plan ahead and gives me an indication of which learners are still struggling with certain concepts. The MCO assessment data shows the problem areas. Learners learn how to work on their own, they are more relaxed and enjoy math lessons more. - Teacher, Wemmershoek Primary 
Other ProjectsFruitways
YearBeyond
Suiderland Plase
"My marks at school have improved." - Fiona, grade 7 Million Rand Challenge
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Zisukhanyo Schools ProjectGreen Shoots implemented the Zisukhanyo Schools Project (ZSP) Stages II & III on behalf of the ZSP owner, Protea Eduction Development Project (PEDP,) and the ZSP main donor, Human Dignity Foundation.
ZSP Stage II concluded in June 2013, and ZSP Stage III in June 2014. The schools involved continue to use MCO to support their Maths Curriculum. Through the Zisukhanyo Schools Project we supported... • 8427 learners • 152 teachers • 16 schools • 25 youth development posts The ZSP approach and technology support are now institutionalised in all schools visited. Clearly the learning process and teacher professional lives have changed for the better as a result of ZSP. With regard to the learners, there is strong evidence that the ZSP has resulted in real improvements in numeracy…it can be concluded that the ZSP has resulted in significant improvements in Grade 6 numeracy levels." |
