Help more South African children achieve in Maths

We recently asked our learners to share their voices through a “Talk To Us” survey - and an incredible 1,993 learners responded. Their words show the real difference your support is making through Green Shoots’ Maths Curriculum Online (MCO).

Here are just a few of their reflections:

• “It helps me to understand maths, be proud of myself, and stop thinking that maths is hard and stressing.”

• “Brain Quests help me improve my marks on tests and show me where I can do better.”

• “At first I did not like math, but now I love it so much. I enjoy it because of MCO.”

From the nearly two thousand voices, a powerful theme shines through: learners are gaining confidence, enjoyment, and belief in their own ability to succeed in Maths. Learners are reporting that they are getting better marks in tests & on reports!

Because of your generosity, children in no-fee schools -many of whom once struggled with Maths - are now saying: “I believe in myself.”  Families are seeing improved marks, teachers are celebrating new levels of engagement, and learners are discovering the joy of learning & achieving.

On behalf of every child who added their voice to the survey, and the many more who are benefiting every day: thank you. Your support is not only changing numbers on a report - it is transforming mindsets and futures.

With deep gratitude,

Links:

• Green Shoots Website
• HundrED Innovation profile: Green Shoot's
• Green Shoot's Instagram

We’re excited to share a powerful update — and a heartfelt thank you.

Because of your belief in our work, learners across South Africa are growing in confidence, building their Maths skills, and unlocking new opportunities for success. And now, we have independent evidence that proves just how much your support is helping to transform futures.

https://youtu.be/OdLshwIcEVs

A new analysis by Limina Education Services confirms that consistent use of Green Shoots’ Maths Curriculum Online (MCO) leads to measurable improvements in learner performance:

• +5% increase in average Maths scores
• +9.7% increase in Maths pass rates
• Strongest gains in under-resourced (Quintile 1) schools

These aren’t just numbers — they’re real change in real classrooms. Learners who once feared Maths are now earning badges, getting full marks, and saying proudly:
“I didn’t know I could be good at Maths — now I believe I can.”

Your support makes this possible. You’ve helped us reach over 400,000 learners, many of whom come from communities with limited access to digital tools or academic support. With each Brain Quest completed, a learner is growing in confidence, a teacher is better equipped, and a school is shifting its culture.

This is the kind of equity in education that many only talk about. You’re helping us deliver it.

Thank you for investing in lasting change — not just in test results, but in mindsets, futures, and whole communities.

With gratitude,
The Green Shoots Team

Links:

• Green Shoots website