Matric is a demanding year, with exams, expectations and decisions about the future competing for learners’ attention. But the pressure does not end when the final paper is turned in. With youth unemployment remaining a significant challenge in South Africa, decisions about further study and career options can feel overwhelming for young people and their […]
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The final year of high school is considered one of the most defining periods in a young person’s life, as it plays a large part in determining their path and options for the future. For hundreds of thousands of students each year, this reality carries immense weight: University admissions, career paths, family expectations and societal
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As mid-year exams approach, many families feel stress in their homes soaring. But it’s important to remember that, while exams are an important part of the academic year, they can become emotionally overwhelming for scholars if the pressure to perform starts to outweigh their love of learning. Lindy du Preez, achievement manager at SPARK Schools,
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As the final exam period approaches, Grade 11 to 12 learners across South Africa enter a high-stakes academic phase where their marks will begin to shape access to university programmes and bursary opportunities. At this level, strong performance comes from how learners structure time and revision schedules, as well as how they engage with their
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As the second term of 2026 kicks off, the real work of Matric begins in earnest. This is not a year where performance suddenly matters in September, but rather a full-year campaign – with the June exams the first major checkpoint that truly counts, an education expert says. “These mid-year exams cover the bulk of
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With South African students preparing for final exams, experts are warning that vitamin B12 deficiency, often overlooked, may impair concentration, memory and energy levels during this critical period. Studies have found that even mild B12 deficiency may be linked to attention difficulties and reduced academic achievement – symptoms often mistaken for exam stress or burnout.
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During exam season, especially in the final stretch, many students and parents may find themselves feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. “After a full year of studying and nearing the end of exams, students may find themselves reaching a tipping point. This critical period can be marked by heightened stress and fatigue. Two of the biggest
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As schoolchildren and university students in South Africa write their year-end exams, it’s important for them (and their parents) to ensure they get quality sleep. By prioritising sleep, students are more likely to perform well academically and be able to manage stress during exams, as well as their physical and emotional well-being. A balancing act
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We’re into the last term of the school year, and that means exam time for learners from Grade 4 all the way up to Grade 12. While there’s much at stake for children in the upper grades, even the younger ones going into their first or second exam seasons can feel pressure to perform. Parents,
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As exam season approaches, parents face the challenge of ensuring learners are adequately prepared. Exam stress can easily overwhelm students, especially when dealing with perceived complex subjects such as Physical Sciences and Mathematics. To address this, edtech solutions have emerged as powerful tools to help learners better understand, retain information and build the confidence they
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