Top 100 Scientists
Education / Mathematics and Science Education Top 100 Scientists in South Africa 2025
Top 100 scientists can be ranked globally or specific to the following regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, Arab League, ASEAN, EECA, and BRICS based on total H-index scores without any breakdown by subject areas. Top 100 rankings in the world, in a continent, or a region include standardized subjects areas of Agriculture & Forestry, Arts, Design and Architecture, Business & Management, Economics & Econometrics, Education, Engineering & Technology, History, Philosophy, Theology, Law/Law and Legal Studies, Medical and Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Art and Humanities Rankings and Social Sciences and Humanities Rankings BETA VERSION. Subject field ranking in world, region, country and university is beta version since subject field "others" (873,864 scientists profile whose branch cannot be determined, not yet edited or determined) is excluded, so the ranking will change as the others fields are edited. Please note that. Subjects indicated as “ * others ” will not be included in the ranking by regions and subjects.
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Computational Fluid Dynamics
Heat and Mass Transfer
Mathematical Biology
Mathematics Education
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597
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Socio-cultural perspectives in science education
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15
459
* Rankings
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Curriculum & Instructional Design in Health and Science Education
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16
443
* Rankings
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Mathematics Teacher Education
mathematical modelling
problem-centred maths
lesson study
professional noticing
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12
443
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Mathematics Education
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10
441
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Geography Education
Environment EDUCATION
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11
478
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mathematics education
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9
250
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Mathematics Education
Teachers and learners use of Metacognitive skills and strategies in mathemati
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i10 Index
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6
274
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Ranking Based On Selection :9
Mathematical modelling
Teacher Education
Professional development
mathematics education
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i10 Index
Citation
8
8
257
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :10
Mathematics Education
Errors in Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus
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i10 Index
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8
7
426
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :11
Science education
environmental education
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7
269
* Rankings
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STEM
Inquiry
language
Science Education
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7
6
140
* Rankings
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Mathematics Education field
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7
6
123
* Rankings
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First-year experience
mathematics education
mindsets
behaviour change
student success
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i10 Index
Citation
7
5
304
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :15
Virtual and Augmented Reality (VAR)-enhanced Science education
Scientific inquiry
Scientific
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6
5
210
* Rankings
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Mathematics Education
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3
133
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Science education
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3
108
* Rankings
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Mathematical thinking and problem-solving
Mathematics Education in Africa
STEM Education in Africa
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4
203
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Mathematics education
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4
112
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Mathematics Education
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5
3
131
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Mathematics education
teacher professional development
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5
3
112
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Mathematics Education
Engineering Education
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5
3
128
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Science Education
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4
4
119
* Rankings
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Mathematics Education and Self Directed Learning
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4
3
60
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Mathematics Education
Teacher Education
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4
1
67
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :26
Education for Sustainable Development
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4
1
54
* Rankings
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Mathematics Education
Posthumanism
Postqualitative inquiry
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4
1
52
* Rankings
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Mathematics and Mathematics Education
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Citation
4
1
51
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mathematics education
cognitive psycholgy and mathematics teaching and learning
neuroscience and mathematics teaching and learning
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i10 Index
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4
0
25
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :30
Mathematics Education
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4
1
26
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :31
Mathematics Education
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Citation
3
2
56
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :32
Mathematics Education
Ethnomathematics
Geometric reasoning
Teaching and learning geometry
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Citation
3
2
40
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :33
Mathematics Education
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3
1
91
* Rankings
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Mathematics Education
teacher education
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3
1
44
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Mathematics education in higher education institutions
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3
1
38
* Rankings
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Science Education
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Citation
3
1
24
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :37
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
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H-Index
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Citation
3
1
23
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :38
Chemistry education
laboratory education
cognitive load theory
systems thinking
STICE
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Citation
3
0
26
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :39
Mathematics Education
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H-Index
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Citation
3
0
24
* Rankings
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STEAM
Teacher professional development
Maths and Art
Mathematics education
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3
0
21
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :41
Mathematics Education
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H-Index
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Citation
3
0
19
* Rankings
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Mathematics Education
Education
Education management
Professional teacher development
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H-Index
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Citation
3
2
57
* Rankings
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Physics education
social networks and learning
computer simulations in physics education
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1
32
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :44
Mathematics Education
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3
0
33
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :45
mathematics education
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3
0
22
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :46
Teaching & Learning
science education
mathematics education
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Citation
3
0
10
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :47
Mathematics education
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Citation
2
2
36
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :48
Curriculum Studies
Science Education
High Education
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Citation
2
2
30
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :49
Tertiary Mathematics Education
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Citation
2
1
60
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :50
Mathematics Education
Error Analysis
Blended learning
Mixed Methods
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Citation
2
1
31
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :51
Mathematics Education
Student Learning Development
Student Success
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
1
21
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :52
Science Education and E-learning
Inquiry based learning
Simulations
Augmented reality
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
15
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :53
Mathematics Education
Technology in Education
Self-Directed Learning
Cooperative Learning & Teacher Professional Development
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i10 Index
Citation
2
0
15
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :54
Science Education
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
10
* Rankings
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Evholution Science education Holism
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2
0
10
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :56
Curriculum Studies
Mathematics and Science Education
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
8
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :57
Mathematics Education
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
1
13
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :58
Science Education
Community Engagement
Engaged Research
Educational Outreach
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
1
12
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :59
Mathematics Education
High School Curriculum
Education Assessment
Higher and Quality Education
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
7
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :60
Mathematics Edu
Transformative Pedagogy
Invitational Teaching & Learning
Compr Sexuality Edu
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
5
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :61
Mathematics education
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
3
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :62
Mathematics Education
Education
Educational Administration
and Educational Law.
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i10 Index
Citation
1
0
1
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :63
Mathematics Education
Psychology
Dyscalculia
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
1
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :64
Science education
Language of instruction in Science education
Academic development
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
1
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :65
Mathematics education and student success
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
0
1
* Rankings
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Mathematics Education
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Citation
0
0
0
Ramoshweu S Lebelo
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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17
597
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Heat and Mass Transfer
Mathematical Biology
Mathematics Education
Lydia Mavuru
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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i10 Index
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12
15
459
Socio-cultural perspectives in science education
Lindelani Mnguni
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
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12
16
443
Curriculum & Instructional Design in Health and Science Education
Helena Margaretha Wessels
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
12
443
Mathematics Teacher Education
mathematical modelling
problem-centred maths
lesson study
professional noticing
Erica Spangenberg
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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10
10
441
Barry Richter
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
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10
11
478
Geography Education
Environment EDUCATION
Sonja Van Putten
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
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9
9
250
Simon Adjei Tachie
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
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8
6
274
Mathematics Education
Teachers and learners use of Metacognitive skills and strategies in mathemati
Biccard Wps
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
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H-Index
i10 Index
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8
8
257
Mathematical modelling
Teacher Education
Professional development
mathematics education
Sibawu Siyepu
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Citation Counts
8
7
426
Mathematics Education
Errors in Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus
Awelani V Mudau
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
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H-Index
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Citation Counts
8
7
269
Science education
environmental education
Hamza Omari Mokiwa
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
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Citation Counts
7
6
140
STEM
Inquiry
language
Science Education
Tshele . J Moloi
Sol Plaatje University
Kimberley, South Africa
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H-Index
i10 Index
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7
6
123
Mathematics Education field
Anita L. Campbell
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
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7
5
304
First-year experience
mathematics education
mindsets
behaviour change
student success
Mafor Penn
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
5
210
Virtual and Augmented Reality (VAR)-enhanced Science education
Scientific inquiry
Scientific
Ingrid Mostert
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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6
3
133
Shaheed Hartley
University of the Western Cape
Bellville, South Africa
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6
3
108
Brantina Chirinda
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
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5
4
203
Mathematical thinking and problem-solving
Mathematics Education in Africa
STEM Education in Africa
Aarifah Gardee
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
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H-Index
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5
4
112
Clemence Chikiwa
Sol Plaatje University
Kimberley, South Africa
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5
3
131
Benita Nel
University of the Western Cape
Bellville, South Africa
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5
3
112
Mathematics education
teacher professional development
Pragashni Padayachee
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
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H-Index
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5
3
128
Mathematics Education
Engineering Education
Abraham Motlhabane
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
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4
4
119
Yeyisani Evans
University of Mpumalanga
Mbombela, South Africa
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4
3
60
Mathematics Education and Self Directed Learning
Winston Hendricks
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4
1
67
Mathematics Education
Teacher Education
Erika Potgieter
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
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4
1
52
Mathematics Education
Posthumanism
Postqualitative inquiry
Eric Machisi
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
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4
1
51
Mathematics and Mathematics Education
Bruce May
University of the Western Cape
Bellville, South Africa
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4
0
25
mathematics education
cognitive psycholgy and mathematics teaching and learning
neuroscience and mathematics teaching and learning
Annalie Roux|A Roux
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
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4
1
26
Yvonne Sanders
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
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3
2
56
Koena Mabotja
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha, South Africa
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3
2
40
Mathematics Education
Ethnomathematics
Geometric reasoning
Teaching and learning geometry
Tertia Jordaan
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
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H-Index
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3
1
91
Benjamin Tatira
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha, South Africa
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3
1
44
Mathematics Education
teacher education
Makhosi Madimabe
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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3
1
38
Mathematics education in higher education institutions
Olutosin Solomon Akinyemi
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
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3
1
24
Daniel Ofori Kusi
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
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3
1
23
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Christine Mundy
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
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3
0
26
Chemistry education
laboratory education
cognitive load theory
systems thinking
STICE
Neliswa Gqoli
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha, South Africa
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H-Index
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3
0
24
Carine Steyn
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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3
0
21
STEAM
Teacher professional development
Maths and Art
Mathematics education
Motshidisi Masilo
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
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H-Index
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3
0
19
Mark Jamali Winter
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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3
2
57
Mathematics Education
Education
Education management
Professional teacher development
Sam Kaheru
University of Venda
Thohoyandou, South Africa
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3
1
32
Physics education
social networks and learning
computer simulations in physics education
Moshe Phoshoko
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
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H-Index
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3
0
33
Anilkumar Krishnannair
University of Zululand
Kwadlangezwa, South Africa
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3
0
22
Zanele Masuku|Veronica Zanele Masuku, Zanele Shilenge, Masuku Veronica Zanele
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3
0
10
Teaching & Learning
science education
mathematics education
Cerenus Pfeiffer
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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H-Index
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2
2
36
Tholang Maqutu
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2
2
30
Curriculum Studies
Science Education
High Education
Mashudu Mokhithi
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
60
Tertiary Mathematics Education
Joseph Baidoo
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha, South Africa
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H-Index
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Citation Counts
2
1
31
Mathematics Education
Error Analysis
Blended learning
Mixed Methods
Lekwa Mokwana
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
21
Mathematics Education
Student Learning Development
Student Success
Gloria Makamu
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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H-Index
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2
0
15
Science Education and E-learning
Inquiry based learning
Simulations
Augmented reality
Keabetswe Gordon Sekano
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
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H-Index
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2
0
15
Mathematics Education
Technology in Education
Self-Directed Learning
Cooperative Learning & Teacher Professional Development
Thuli Gladys Ntuli
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
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2
0
10
Philip Mirkin
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
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2
0
10
Evholution Science education Holism
David Maleho Letloenyane
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
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2
0
8
Curriculum Studies
Mathematics and Science Education
James Owusu
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
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1
1
13
Kim Weaver
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa
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Citation Counts
1
1
12
Science Education
Community Engagement
Engaged Research
Educational Outreach
Namatirai Chikusvura
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
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H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
7
Mathematics Education
High School Curriculum
Education Assessment
Higher and Quality Education
Thungavel Venketsamy|Roy Venketsamy
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1
0
5
Mathematics Edu
Transformative Pedagogy
Invitational Teaching & Learning
Compr Sexuality Edu
Emmanuel Libusha
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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H-Index
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1
0
3
Abel Wilson Magongo
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
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1
0
1
Mathematics Education
Education
Educational Administration
and Educational Law.
Fatima Ajimudin
Sol Plaatje University
Kimberley, South Africa
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1
0
1
Mathematics Education
Psychology
Dyscalculia
Alfred Mapfumo
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha, South Africa
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H-Index
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1
0
1
Science education
Language of instruction in Science education
Academic development
Nwabisa Maphini|Nwabisa Mbeki
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1
0
1
Mathematics education and student success
Annie Mamoretsi Kgosi
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
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0
0
0