Research outputs

Access is provided to research outputs generated by HSRC researchers since 2000. All research outputs are provided free of charge to the public, with the exception of confidential reports. Where possible the full-text is provided for immediate download. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of an output which is not immediately available for download, please contact the Digital Curation Team at researchoutputs@hsrc.ac.za.

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Research outputs: SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT

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2021 Language development and science achievement

It is widely understood that learners who are proficient in the language of the test are better able to successfully answer the questions an...

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2018 The impact of language factors on learner achievement in science

South African learner achievement remains poor, despite large investment in schooling over the last two decades. Literature and research fin...

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2018 I believe I can do science: self-efficacy and science achievement of grade 9 students in South Africa

An important component of an individual's scientific literacy is a positive attitude towards science. However, emphasis is too often placed ...

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2018 Believe you can succeed in science

'I think I can! I think I can!' -The well-known story of The Little Engine That Could, which overcame a seemingly impossible task, speaks to...