The ABC of boosting literacy
Academics say the approach to language must change to give students the best chance of success.
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Literacy and numeracy can be enhanced
Innovation and creativity are the key elements that can improve learners' reading and spelling.
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Building on reading
When there is a problem with this essential foundation skill, help is at hand.
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Spelling bee at Mitchells Plain school encourages reading
A spelling competition has inspired learners at a Cape Town school to start reading.
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SA pupils score 'F' for literacy, numeracy
A countrywide assessment of grade three and six pupils has revealed shockingly low levels of literacy and numeracy at schools.
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Explaining workbooks
Granville Whittle sheds light on how teachers will benefit from this initiative.
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Parliament mulls scrapping VAT on books
Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance is considering amending the budget to allow for a zero-rating of VAT on books.
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Aged 88, it's back to school for Nigerian grandfather
Abubakar Muhammad Barinjimi is in the twilight of his life at 88 but, sitting in his primary school classroom, he's got plans for further education.
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A charge disputed
Zakes Mda rebuts Stephen Gray's reports of plagiarism.
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Pandor: Literacy, numeracy levels too low
Numeracy and literacy skills among grade three schoolchildren are unacceptably low, Education Minister Naledi Pandor said on Tuesday.
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