Why it doesn't help -- and may harm -- to fail pupils with poor maths marks: Learning deficits in Maths compound over time. ShutterstockMany South Africans were outraged by the recent announcement that for 2016, pupils in Grades 7 to 9 could progress to the next grade with only 20% in Mathematics. The usual minimum has been 40%, provided that all other requirements for … [Read more...] about Why it doesn’t help — and may harm — to fail pupils with poor maths marks | The Conversation
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Merck marks World Diabetes Day (WDD) with the announcement of their Diabetes Award 2016 Winners #MerckWDD2016
Merck marks World Diabetes Day (WDD) with the announcement of their Diabetes Award 2016 Winners #MerckWDD2016: Merck kicks off their social media campaign to raise awarness about diabetes early detection and prevention as part of Merck Capacity Advancement Program- CAP Merck Diabetes Award aims to build diabetes experts platform in partnership with African and Asian … [Read more...] about Merck marks World Diabetes Day (WDD) with the announcement of their Diabetes Award 2016 Winners #MerckWDD2016
DFID-Ghana marks International Teachers’ Day
DFID-Ghana marks International Teachers' Day: Every child deserves a good education and a promising start in life. They need schools to learn in, desks to write on, books to learn from and clothes to wear. But without well-qualified, inspiring teachers, a school is just a building, books and clothes are just for show and attendance at school doesn’t translate into good … [Read more...] about DFID-Ghana marks International Teachers’ Day
UNIC marks International Day of Peace with tertiary students in Pretoria on Wednesday, 21 September 2016
UNIC marks International Day of Peace with tertiary students in Pretoria on Wednesday, 21 September 2016: This year, to mark the International Day of Peace, students from Boston Media House and the Tshwane University of Technology will interact with peacekeepers in gaining a better understanding of the work of the UN in conflict resolution, peace and security. UNIC in … [Read more...] about UNIC marks International Day of Peace with tertiary students in Pretoria on Wednesday, 21 September 2016
Spintelligent marks half-year with record after record at its African events
Spintelligent marks half-year with record after record at its African events: African Utility Week in Cape Town is one of Spintelligent’s flagship power and water events. Photo: Spintelligent “Education is one of the most powerful instruments for reducing poverty” “Record attendances at our events are important to show growth and momentum but knowing that we are relevant … [Read more...] about Spintelligent marks half-year with record after record at its African events
