There is no time like the present to highlight the importance of planning and setting realistic goals with your learners. Goals help us to achieve the things we want in life. They are different from dreams and wishes in that we need to take active steps to achieve our...
Who is Professor Bloom? If you haven’t met the mysterious and charismatic mastermind behind the study revolution you’re missing out and need to watch our introduction video to studying smart right now. Of course effective studying is not the only tool for success and...
Figures of speech are often used to make writing lively and interesting. The key to figurative language is to identify it, describe it and explain the effect it has. Discover the meaning of these frequently used figures of speech.
Despite the invention of smart phones, laptops and tablets, not much has changed when it comes to note taking. It doesn’t take long to realize that just writing everything down exactly as you hear it is going to give you a sore wrist, make your notebook disappear very...
Writing can be a lot of things: a simple Facebook status, an intricate poem, an 800- page epic, the instructions for a pack of noodles. Writing can always be what it needs to be and do what it needs to do. Academic writing is a vehicle for students to show their...
The teen years are renowned for transition, growth and change as many teenagers develop and come to know who they are. Some of these changes include the pressure of fitting in and being accepted by peers, and can be rather challenging for a large number of teens....
This year marks the centenary of Oxford University Press Southern Africa and its publishing legacy in South Africa. To celebrate this milestone a staff event was held at the world renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The gardens showcase five of South...
This world-wide, age-old problem crosses the boundaries of race, age and gender, and creates serious barriers to learning. Share the different types of bullying with your learners to assist them in identifying when being bullied, and help keep them safe during the...
Realistic study planning should be designed to match your personality and lifestyle. Making general resolutions, such as ‘I will study X number of hours per day or week’, does not usually work and can make you feel frustrated, guilty, and inadequate. The...
It’s the start of yet another exciting school year with new learners, new activities and new challenges. This may all seem very overwhelming at first, but a new year brings with it an array of new possibilities such as making new friends, developing your skills and...
Mathematics is one of the most challenging subjects for young learners. It is also one of the most important gateway subjects for future study and careers in science, technology, and business.