In honour of all our learners

• water flows and fire burns;
• you are in pain when you get hurt, but so happy sometimes;
• lightning can kill and thunder is scary;
• trees grow and leaves fall in autumn;
• time goes on and on;
• some shops are more expensive than others;
• local government makes provision for services such as street  
  cleaning and the health clinic, collection of rubbish as well as  
  providing teachers for your school;
• if you do not have a car, travelling takes longer;
• things are packed in boxes;
• heat makes bread go mouldy;
• if you perform well at school, your teacher and your parents
  are happy. It makes you happy too;
• walking to school can be so tiring;
• warm water feels better than cold water on a winter's day;
• cool water is so welcome on a hot day;
• if there is too much wind, your kite will get blown away and 
  get caught in a tree;
• harvest has to be done on time lest the crops spoil;
• it is wrong to stay out too late or without your parents'
  permission;
• cities have more facilities than townships and rural areas;
• buses and combis take you to school but they cost money;
• it requires a lot of energy to carry water from the well in
  wheelbarrows;
• games have rules and you may win or you may lose;
• money can only buy so many things and can be spent so easily;
• your favourite team cannot always win;
• you are growing out of your clothes and shoes;
• some people are friendly and helpful, others are mean and 
  selfish;
• some days are very hot and some nights are very cold;
• your body needs food and exercise;
• governments are elected by the people to serve the people;
• you should help your parents with chores.

You know so much. Look at the list again.
You use so much mathematics every day, everywhere.

The Maths Centre for Professional Teachers, popularly known as the Maths Centre, is a Non-Profit Organisation of excellence in mathematics, science, technology and entrepreneurship education; spread across all provinces. The primary objective is to equip teachers, learners and parents with learning materials and programmes in order to develop a higher competency and performance in these learning areas for Grades R - 12 in South Africa.