Educational

Choosing the subjects they will sit for during the National Senior Certificate exam three years from now is an important and challenging task facing Grade Nines at the moment, because this combination of subjects will influence their choices down the line, and impact on performance and motivation over the next …

Learning during lockdown has been a challenge for many families over the past few months. However, for assisted learning students, who require additional attention and support, the return to school has been cause for great relief. “Most parents and guardians who had to support their children with online learning during …

National Book Week’s Books Beyond Words online storytelling event hopes to give South Africans a good reason to stay home and stay safe as the country moves from Level 5 restrictions to Level 4 from tomorrow under the risk adjusted strategy adopted by the government. Under the Level 4 guidelines, …

The temptation to do it all as if it is possible to maintain the pace and volume of contact education remotely must be resisted, an education expert says. “As educators adapt to teaching remotely and online, there may be an attempt to mimic what a school day would normally look …

Pearson is delighted to announce the launch of Quikik. Quikik is a new maths learning app designed for kids aged 10-14, and their parents who might need some help in teaching math concepts in a productive way for them to learn at home. Quikik is the latest product to be …

Worksheetcloud launches free online lessons for grades 3 to 7, offering learners up to three live-streamed online lessons per day from Thursday 2 April, during the national lockdown.  Subjects covered initially will be Mathematics, English and Natural Science, with more grades and subjects added over time. To join a live …

Given the current worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that a nationwide lockdown will be implemented for 21 days as coronavirus cases rise. The sudden upheaval of COVID-19 disruptions is pushing many South Africans into full time online teaching and learning for the first time. This urgent learning need is leading to increased usage …

Is your child’s teacher saying that they have a keen interest in computers? Or is your child spending most of their free time alone with a computer? If yes, this may be signs that you are parenting a future tech-savvy and you should help them hone this interest and pursue …

We all want our children to become successful and to do good in school. Many parents may overstep when it comes to homework. But by doing your child’s homework for them you’re not doing them any favours. There’s a reason why children get homework and by doing it for them, …

With the rising unemployment statistics and work opportunities becoming more and more scarce in modern times, it is essential to have the right skills when you’re looking to enter the international business world and one of those crucial skills that can better your chances at landing a favorable position is …

There are a lot of good things our children learn at school, but as parents, we’re teachers too. Many of us may worry that mainstream schools don’t allow enough personal attention or individuality – and that they don’t sufficiently connect real life with learning. Should you consider an alternative education …

With the recent advancements in the IT sector and with the dynamic nature of this sector, the essence of certifications has gone very high. If you are looking for a job or want a promotion, then the most important thing to be done is getting the right skills as well …

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It may sound cliché, but children hold the future of the world in their tiny hands. The way they’re shaped today will determine what humanity’s state will be like in the next century. Reading is one way to open up their imagination and instill hope that they can be anyone …

American life in the 21st Century requires two incomes to survive. Because of this, many women are having to go back to work not long after they give birth to a child. For this reason, we are having to find quality childcare for our precious little ones. The majority of …

There’s a saying, “Mathematicians are born, not made”, after hearing this a lot of parents might be discouraged in encouraging their kids to become a math genius. However, keep in mind that there is no truth in that saying whatsoever. As parents, you can definitely nurture your kids which will …

In primary school, your child is not only learning language and mathematics; he is also acquiring valuable skills on how to socially interact with other children his age. Unlike knowledge that can be studied alone, social skills need to be practised with others. Teaching children to deal with people is …

School is a necessity and usually a legal requirement. However it is only compulsory for your child to start pre-primary in the year they turn 5; providing this is before the 30th June. Unfortunately if you wait until this age to send your child to school you may find that …

Mathematics might be fascinating for many of us. We love the numbers and calculations. However, a few find it technical and complicated. They find it hard to solve some common problems. Even some adults are not comfortable with math. Just imagine what will happen if you try to teach math …

Christian colleges are a popular choice for parents when they are considering suitable schools for their children. Joining a Christian college is more than just learning different subjects and obtaining the highest grades possible. It’s about sharing experiences with a community of like-minded people including learning about ancient scriptures. Helpful …