Here's a recipe for success: Take one historically relevant subject, filled to the brim with tales of sacrifice and prejudice, with knowledge that in some cases is over 3500 years old (and still relevant), package in a dry uninteresting format, add a dash of political bullshit to further confuse the learners, and  then expect half literate teachers to inspire students in classrooms  with no desks, roof or electricity and what do you get- a compliant electorate! (?)

 I sometimes despair when I read of the parlous state of our education in my country. I cannot believe (as some conspiracy theorists do) that the ruling party has, with intent, destroyed the futures of a large portion of our future electorate. This to ensure that they have sufficient support in the future. As they have experienced, they lose support amongst the educated suburbanites or coconuts as they are known.

My cry in the wilderness is for  Maths to made interesting, engaging, stimulating and relevant. This can only be done  by passionate teachers who inspire their students, armed with textbooks that emphasise the wonder and magic of maths.