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Research outputs: GRADE 5
2022 The South African TIMSS 2019 grade 5 results: building achievement and bridging achievement gaps
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) assesses mathematics and science knowledge of fourth and eighth grade lear...
2019 Early learning experiences, school entry skills and later mathematics achievement in South Africa
The acquired skill set prior to school entry has emerged as an important issue in research and policy internationally. Much evidence exists ...
Download this report2019 Lucky guess?: applying Rasch measurement theory to grade 5 South African mathematics achievement data
The use of multiple-choice items in assessments in the interest of increased efficiency brings associated challenges, notably the phenomenon...
2018 Building solid language foundations for achievement
Research has consistently shown that language is an important factor in how learners perform academically. As a multilingual country, South ...