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Research data: HOME ENVIRONMENT
2020 Learners' educational aspirations in South Africa: the role of the home and the school
An extensive body of research exists on the background characteristics that predict learner achievement. However, in South Africa, little at...
2017 Home and school environmental determinants of science achievement of South Africa students
Determinants of educational achievement extend beyond the school environment to include the home environment. Both environments provide tang...
Download this report2015 Home and school resources as predictors of mathematics performance in South Africa
The creation of an environment conducive to learning is vitally important in the academic achievement of learners. Such an environment exten...
Download this report2013 Solid foundations: the role of the home in education
The home environment should be an extension of the school learning environment. It is here that learners should be doing their homework and ...