What Can I Become With Maths Literacy?

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Oftentimes, so much emphasis and importance is placed on taking pure Mathematics as a subject in high school, however Maths Literacy can be just as beneficial. Here are some career options you can consider if you chose Maths Literacy as a subject.


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What Careers Can You Do With Maths Literacy And History?

Maths literacy can help you make sense of the world around you. It’ll give you the skills to be more organised and plan ahead for your future - because maths literacy is everywhere.

Maths literacy will not only help you in your career, it will also make you smarter about how you spend money.

Is Maths Literacy easy?

Many learners and students think that because a learner does maths literacy over pure mathematics that they are automatically less smarter - and truth be told, this is far from the truth. This perception needs to be put to rest. 

Maths Literacy Career Fields

Maths Literacy is one of the most important skills to have because it has many practical applications. It's an invaluable subject, not only for being able to plan your future finances but also for being able to calculate percentage change, work out interest rates, and more.

Maths Literacy is more than just numbers and formulas. It's about deciding what your future will look like, making predictions, and solving problems. It goes far beyond the education you might receive in school.

Can you go to university with Maths Literacy?

Yes you can! Mathematical Literacy is only accepted as an admittance subject in some courses at universities and TVET colleges. You will need to check the admittance requirements of the course you are interested in.

Highest Paying Jobs With Maths Literacy

Some jobs you can do with Maths Literacy include but is not limited to:

  • Tax Analyst
  • Claims Consultant
  • Cashier
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Service Advisor
  • Utilities Operator
  • Mathematical Literacy Educator
  • Shop Assistant
  • Customer Service
  • Call Centre

Maths Lit Careers

Choosing between Mathematics and Maths Literacy is a big decision, but it is not an impossible one. Make the best decision for yourself.

 

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When choosing high school subjects, students can feel pressured into taking pure mathematics instead of mathematics literacy in fear of not being able to secure a high paying job with just maths literacy. This, however, is a common misconception as there are many solid, well-paying jobs that learners with an education in maths literacy could pursue in their adulthood.
 

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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

 


 

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The Clicks Youth Employment Programme is offering young people the opportunity to gain work experience in the health and beauty sector. 

 

Transnet is recruiting now for their Work Integrated Non Technical Learner (TVET) Internship programme. This 18-month programme is perfect for TVET grads who want to gain workplace experience. 

 

 


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