South African pupils use mobiles to improve maths

Nokia is working with the South Africa Department of Education and the Mindset Network charity to pre-load mobile phones with educational material. A trial project is offering Nokia 6300 handsets with maths material for Grade 10 students in two schools in the North West Province of South Africa. The pilot scheme supports the Department of Education's drive to improve proficiency in maths amongst students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. Nokia and Mindset are also developing digital material for other key subjects such as English and information technology. In addition, Nokia is providing additional funding for the two pilot schools. [Nokia press release]