A high proportion of South Africans complete grade 12 despite evidence of learning gaps – how is this possible?
- Senior researcher at Research on Socio-Economic Policy, Stellenbosch University
What are the prospects for young South Africans once they’ve left school?
Reading fluency and expanding vocabulary are the bridge from decoding to comprehension. Weaknesses in any of these building blocks will limit a child’s ability to read for meaning.
South Africans have experienced significant shocks to their livelihoods, and the threat of hunger presents a major concern for health, political and social stability.
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