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Surviving Matric results – a parents guide

When we hear that two students have committed suicide over their matric results we can’t help but put ourselves in the shoes of those parents… wondering how we can stop ourselves from ever being in the position of these unfortunate parents.

There’s too much hype around Matric results

by Sarah Martinson | exams | 2 comments

In my opinion, there’s too much hype around Matric results. Yes, they’re what get us into university, but after that they don’t really mean anything. We’ve forgotten that the true purpose of the education system is education, and not to spew out distinctions.

3 EQ Tips for exams

by Julie McCarthy | exams, Self-esteem | 0 comments

EQ 4 Exams mean managing anxiety levels, keeping a positive frame of mind and attitude, visualising the goal and remaining calm within mind and body through the exam process.

How much do grades matter – a kids perspective

by admin | education, exams, learning, teens | 4 comments

No one wants to fail but the pressure may become too much for some kids. All I’m saying is that parents and teachers need to take it easy, calm down, have a cup of tea and let us do our thing. No amount of walking around like a prison warden is going to make me get an extra 10 marks in my exam!

4 steps to help kids through exams

by Julie McCarthy | anxiety, emotions, exams | 1 comment

Children at a very young age have a huge amount of pressure to succeed. They also lead very busy lives with homework, extra murals, therapies, social engagements etc. When it comes to exam time, there is even more pressure on them as many schools weight the exam mark to count for a high percentage of the term mark.

Study Tips for the New Age Student

by Cheyenne Puntis | education, exams, learning, tuition | 0 comments

In the age of instant gratification, fast access to information is all too easy. We rely on technology to give us that information injection before we acknowledge our own insight.

Take the pressure off writing matric

by Mia Von Scha | exams, homeschooling | 9 comments

I will be 40 this year, and I still from time to time have nightmares about my matric exams. I’ve dealt with a lot of stressful situations since then, but nothing quite compares to that feeling that what happens in those few weeks will determine the rest of your life

Coping with mid-year exams

by Danielle Barfoot | exams | 0 comments

Your usually upbeat child is cranky and irritable, she has suddenly acquired a string of ailments, and bedtime has become a battle with her yelling, crying and refusing to go to sleep

Study tips for exams

by Brad Wilmot | exams | 3 comments

Around the country students are running critically short of time to learn all they need to ahead of the exams. Moms may well be anxious and taking on a helicopter approach to guide their child through the exams, and anxiety is very quickly becoming the order of the day. My advice at this time of the year is: keep it practical and uncomplicated.