Category: Study Tips

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How to Turn Mock Exam Marks into Matric Results

A mock exam is a practice run, and the mark is only a starting point. At Kennispunt Academy we sit down with each Grade 12 learner and go through the paper question...

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What Parents Should Know About APS Scores

Your child’s APS score is the total of their best subject points, and universities use it to decide who gets a place. Each subject mark is turned into a level from 1...

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How to Study Faster and Remember More

Marks go up when you study in short, focused blocks. Try 25 minutes of work, then a five minute break. Put your phone in another room. Do this three times and you...

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Balancing Sport, Homework and Study Time

Sport matters. So does homework. Many learners at our Menlo Park centre play rugby, netball, hockey or swim, and still pass well. The secret is a weekly plan that gives each activity...