Exam questions debunked
Did you know that many learners answer more exam questions than they need to, run out of time, or fail to follow instructions and lose precious marks? Follow these guidelines and succeed in your exams! GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Make sure you understand: how many parts the...Succeed in motivation
Over the last three months, we have introduced our poster series aimed at helping students to succeed in the classroom, studying, and finally, in their exams. You can view the posters and articles here: Succeed in the classroom Succeed in studying Succeed in your...The value of a good textbook
I still have many of the textbooks that I used while I was studying on my bookshelf at home. The other day I took one of those textbooks off the shelf again to check on something and I started thinking about what makes a really great textbook. What makes you...How to use a dictionary to support literature study
Dictionaries can be invaluable in studying literature. Literature authors craft their words, so many novels, plays or poems have unusual words or difficult constructions you won’t encounter in everyday conversations, while some words are unique to specific works of...
Pre-Exam checklist
Revisions done, alarm clock set, pencils sharpened – what else do you need to do for your exam? Here’s a quick checklist to help you make sure you’re all set for the big day.Key Exam Question Words
Exam questions don’t just ask for a specific area of information- they ask for that information to be given in a specific way. There’s a difference between name and describe or analyse and discuss. To really nail an exam it’s not just about having the answers; it’s...Analysing an exam question 101
While a sound knowledge of the subject being tested is integral to exam success, it’s also about how you answer the questions. Aligning your knowledge with the specific intention of the question will ensure you get the best results. There are many types of exam...Exam Strategies 101
No matter how well you’ve studied, everyone begins their exam with a blank piece of paper. Studying is like preparing for a journey and as soon as you start writing, you set foot on it. Here are some strategies for you to get the best mileage out of your studying...Exam Preparation 101
“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war” wrote Sun Tzu in The Art of War. As dramatic as it might seem, it’s applicable to entering an exam. Students who study successfully do so by applying successful learning strategies. Cramming the night before is like...Staying healthy for the exams
Exam time can be a very stressful period for many learners, especially if they neglect their health and wellbeing. Share these handy tips with your learners for keeping healthy and focused during the examinations.Bright Ideas for studying at night
Some might find the glow of their lamp and the chirping of the crickets peaceful. Others might see it as a gauntlet dividing them from their ever so soft pillows. Preferences aside, studying at night is a fact of life. You’ve got to do it, so do it well. Here are some...
Bigger, better, brighter
and more beautiful than ever before!
Brand new editions of our popular CAPS-linked bilingual dictionaries for South African learners in Grade R to 4
360° teaching at your fingertips
The all-in-one teacher’s toolbox
