Base-ten workbench
Exchange units, tens, hundreds and thousands in linked representations.
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Fractions and the whole
Compare partitions and equivalent fractions of an explicit whole.
Open learning experiencesNumber Studio
Explore eight plus five, making a ten and preserving quantity.
Open learning experiencesNumber-line strategies
Compare unit steps and benchmark jumps from eight to fifteen.
Open learning experiencesParticipation Planner
Create, edit, copy and print a fictional participation plan.
Open learning experiencesShape and spatial reasoning
Inspect solids, their parts, valid nets and fixed views.
Open learning experiencesAdditive Operations and Patterns
A Numeracy Academy teacher-development resource focused on additive operations and patterns.
Open resourcesBala Wande Classroom Resource Library
Browse official learner books, teacher guides and classroom materials by grade, term and language. Availability varies by item.
Open resourcesGrade 1 Term 1 Mathematics Learner Book
The official Sepedi learner activity book for Grade 1 Term 1 mathematics.
Open resourcesGrade 1 Term 1 Mathematics Teacher’s Guide
The official Grade 1 Term 1 mathematics teaching guide, available in Sepedi through the resource page.
Open resourcesGuidelines for Responding to Learner Diversity through CAPS
Official guidance on adapting curriculum, teaching environments, presentation and assessment to address barriers to participation.
Open resourcesMathematics Dictionary: English–Sepedi
Bilingual mathematical terms, explanations and diagrams to support lesson vocabulary and mathematical discussion.
Open resourcesMathematics Teaching Videos
Find classroom demonstrations including making ten, comparing quantities and working with number representations. Choose the language on each resource.
Open resourcesMultiplicative Operations and Fractions
A Numeracy Academy resource for teacher learning about multiplicative operations and fractions.
Open resourcesNumber Sense
Explore play-based learning, emergent number, structured counting and equal exchange through a teacher-development booklet.
Open resourcesSpace and Shape, Measurement and Data Handling
A Numeracy Academy booklet covering geometry, measurement and data handling for teacher development.
Open resourcesBala Wande Foundation Phase Mathematics Programme
Yidan Prize Conference, Dakar · Presentation documented in supplied photographs · At the 2026 Yidan Prize Conference in Dakar, Dr Lorna Sako shared Bala Wande Foundation Phase mathematics work with fellow education…
Open conference contributionCapacitating Learners for the Digital Space by developing Number Sense using Bala Wande materials
AMESA National Congress · Listed workshop contribution · Programme lists a number-sense workshop using Bala Wande materials, with a repeat session.
Open conference contributionDoctoral research in inclusive education
University of Limpopo thesis in Community and Continuing Education, examining inclusive practices in TVET colleges.
Open professional milestoneMathematics support in Limpopo
Joined Funda Wande on 19 April 2021, supporting the Bala Wande intervention.
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