Prof Nicky Roberts

Director

Nicky brings disciplinary knowledge in mathematics, science and languages. Her education research encompasses both qualitative and quantitative methods and extensive evaluation experience (in South Africa and internationally). Nicky has a Master’s degree in educational materials development and experience in designing learning materials in print and digital formats. Her second Masters was in mathematics education. Her doctoral research focused specifically on a narrative approach to mathematics in foundation phase.

Nicky’s home language is English.

BSc (UCT) | HDE (UWC) | MEd (UKZN) | MEd (Cantab) | PhD (Wits)

Roberts, N. (2019) The standard written algorithm for addition: Whether, when and how to teach it, Pythagoras, 2019 40(1) pp. 1-17
Moloi Q., Kanjee A., Roberts N., (2019) Using standard-setting to promote meaningful use of assessment data within ITE programmes Pythagoras 40(1)
Roberts, N (2020) Scrap the 30% pass mark: Its (not) a Joke, Daily Maverick