We’re excited to announce the first article of our special collection, ‘Mathematics teaching, development and future trends in Africa,’ guest edited by Prof. Judah P. Makonye, Prof. Jojo Zingiswa, Prof. Mary Achieng Ochieng, Dr Angel Mukuka, and Dr Puleng Dorah Motseki. Dive into ‘The Fast-Thinkers Game as a Grade 12 accounting and mathematics interdisciplinary teaching and learning tool’ by Celesté Brittz, Hendri Theron, Jacobus Rossouw, Aletta D. Koekemoer, Elmarie Goodchild, Kobus Swanepoel, which offers new perspectives on a novel board GBL intervention that addresses essential skill gaps in Grade 12 learners, providing teachers with an engaging tool to enhance both subject knowledge and transferable skills necessary for tertiary education success in accounting programmes. Don't miss this insightful read! Check it out here: Mathematics Trends in Africa. Stay tuned for more articles in this series!

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