How to build solid mathematics foundations at primary level
Oxford University Press brought together maths education experts from around the world for a series of online expert panels and webinars to consider how we can equip maths learners for the future. This is one in a series of adapted blog posts that highlight the key...The benefits of learning a second Additional Language from Grade R/1
The Department of Basic Education is committed to rolling out their Incremental Introduction of African Languages (IIAL) policy from Foundation Phase level (Grade 1-3), which eventually will require all South African learners to learn at least one of South Africa’s...Learning styles and strategies for effective learning
A learning style is the learner’s preferred way of learning. It is their unique way of understanding and remembering information for assignments, tests and especially for the exams. Encourage your learners to capitalise on their strengths and learn more...Taking a thematic approach to learning a new language
In South Africa, most children are required to learn a second language (called the First Additional Language – FAL) at Foundation Phase level (Grades 1-3). For the vast majority of non-English HL speakers in our multilingual society, that FAL is English as from Grade...Preparing your pre-schooler for reading
According to the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) of 2016, almost 80% of South African Grade 4 learners do not understand what they read. One cause of this is that many teachers are overwhelmed by large classes, and another is that schools lack...Q&A: Demystifying and overcoming reading challenges with Elizabeth Nadler-Nir (Part 2)
Respected speech-language therapist Elizabeth Nadler-Nir unpacks the common and uncommon reading challenges experienced by children, and how Oxford Reading Safari – a unique, personalised and online reading programme – addresses them. She also provides...AMESA mathematics webinar with UCT’s Tatiana Sango and Sanet Steyn
Oxford University Press South Africa, in proud collaboration with AMESA (Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa), hosted a free webinar on Saturday, 17 October, to support mathematics teachers to develop and enhance Grade 12 learners’ problem solving...Q&A: Demystifying and overcoming reading challenges with Elizabeth Nadler-Nir (Part 1)
We sat down (virtually) with respected speech-language therapist Elizabeth Nadler-Nir, who is the brainchild behind Oxford Reading Safari (ORS). She tells us a bit about herself, what inspired her to invent ORS, and shares simple tips for parents to keep their...Getting to know our TVET Sales consultant: Khosi Manqele
The Sales team profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Sales team which aim to give insight into the mechanics of the Publishing Sales industry, shed light on what it takes to be part of the Sales team at Oxford University Press South Africa, and give expert...How dictionaries can support home learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
“The COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis, an economic crisis, and also a crisis for children’s education,” say the authors of a recent article titled “COVID-19 and Children’s Education”1. The education crisis is widespread: According to UNESCO, more than 1,2 billion...Getting to know our TVET Sales team: Liezl Visagie
The Sales team profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Sales team which aim to give insight into the mechanics of the Publishing Sales industry, shed light on what it takes to be part of the Sales team at Oxford University Press South Africa, and give expert...Getting to know our TVET Sales consultant: Itumeleng Moremi
The Sales team profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Sales team which aim to give insight into the mechanics of the Publishing Sales industry, shed light on what it takes to be part of the Sales team at Oxford University Press South Africa, and give expert...Getting to know our TVET Sales team: Shevonne Davids
The Sales team profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Sales team which aim to give insight into the mechanics of the Publishing Sales industry, shed light on what it takes to be part of the Sales team at Oxford University Press South Africa, and give expert...Getting to know our TVET Sales consultant: Koena Namethe
The Sales team profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Sales team which aim to give insight into the mechanics of the Publishing Sales industry, shed light on what it takes to be part of the Sales team at Oxford University Press South Africa, and give expert...Understand Exam Questions!
Answering the questions correctly in you exam begins with understanding the questions properly. Here is a guide to understanding exam questions and succeeding in your studies.Support for teaching remotely during Covid-19 for lecturers
Finding the new normal seems like a monumental task and for every person that will mean something different. Lecturers will have to find ways to teach in this dauntingly fast changing ‘new normal’ which will take a lot of ingenuity and a mind shift from...Support for remote teaching during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown!
We have been looking at ways to support you and hope that you found the online teaching article we shared on our global blog, inspirational. Epigeum is a leading provider of online courses designed to assist universities and colleges in changing their...Learning Zone will assist you and your students during the national lockdown
The national lockdown has caused major disruptions to teaching schedules as colleges closed their doors around the country. This has pushed lecturers from all institutions to engage with online and remote teaching practices. Oxford University Press South...Avoiding mathematical missteps and misfortunes
In the FET Phase (Grades 10 to 12), learners are faced with a myriad challenging (and often downright confusing) concepts with which they need to grapple, whether they choose Mathematical Literacy or (Pure) Mathematics. This is evident in the fact that these “hot...Editor Profile: Lindsay-Jane Lücks
If you’re interested in the publishing industry or simply want to have a closer look at Oxford University Press South Africa – look no further than our recurring Editorial Profile feature. Editorial Profiles are brief Q & A sessions with our Editorial team which...It’s never too early to get exam-ready
It might only be the beginning of the new school year, but before you know it, the first round of exams will be at your doorstep. Make studying simpler, interactive and fun from the start with Zoom In, our unique digital study series, now also available on Snapplify....Why use a school dictionary and not just Google it?
Who needs a school dictionary these days? It’s easier to just google it, right? Wrong! Google may have the facts you’re after, but chances are the language expressing those facts is not suitable for your child’s age group, education phase1 or literacy level; and does...Oxford wins big at the 2019 Sefika Awards!
The 2019 Sefika Awards took place on 27 August 2019 at the Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town. These awards are voted for by booksellers in recognition of overall excellence in the Academic, Education and Trade fields. We are proud and honoured to have been awarded the title...
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