Building solid language foundations for achievement

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Harvey, J. (2018) Building solid language foundations for achievement. HSRC Review. 16(2):15-16. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/12676 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/12676

http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/review/hsrc-review-april-june-2018/building-solid-language-foundations
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/12676

Abstract:

Research has consistently shown that language is an important factor in how learners perform academically. As a multilingual country, South African research provides unique insight into the effect of language on learner achievement. The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2015 included a number of items related to language the help us understand its influence on achievement. Jaqueline Harvey discusses the findings for grade 5 and grade 9 learners.

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25 Sep 2018

TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY
LANGUAGES
LEARNER PERFORMANCE
LANGUAGE IN EDUCATION POLICY
GRADE 5
GRADE 9

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