When making the decision to take a science as a subject in high school, more specifically in the FET phase, it is more often than not a really tough decision to make and stick to once made.
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Have you ever asked yourself: “Will it be worth it to enrol my child for extra Science lessons?”. The short and easy answer is: Definitely!
I often hear my learners confidently pipe up that Math is an ‘understanding’ subject. According to them, it is a subject that you don’t need to study for, you only need to understand what is going on, and that if you understand, then you will be fine in the exam.
Across South Africa, numerous factors contribute to mainly the poor state of science education. How do you feel about science education in SA schools? Below I touch on a few possible contributors to...
About half-way through Grade 9, learners have to start thinking about their subjects for Grades 10 to 12, with consideration for the impact of that choice on their potential future studies and careers. It is a big decision to make. For those learners who struggle with, or do not enjoy mathematics, the choice between Math or Math Lit can be a tough one – a head vs heart debate.
All science teachers should have the pedagogical skills to explain any scientific concept using multiple representations. This is essential to improve their student's educational experiences...
I was a very blessed scholar in my day in ways I did not even know. I was known as an intelligent student who excelled in every class. Since I was a good test-taker with refined test-prep...
Something we, as science teachers, observe and experience so frequently in and outside of the classroom is described spot-on by Carl Sagan: “You go talk to kindergarteners or first grade kids...
Test anxiety can be crippling if you don’t have any strategies in place to cope with it during assessment season. Here are three ways in which you can pave the way for a balanced mood and optimal...
Geometry is, year in and year out, one of the topics that our Grade 10 to 12 students find the most challenging and the most intimidating. Many will even tell you that they ‘hate’ it in the most...
Ever wondered how extra classes can improve family life? If your family has been taking more strain of late, you can rest assured that you are not alone. As we head into the academic year a little...