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Term 4 Exam Preparation: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Studying

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With Term 4 bringing exams for children who are in Grade four and up, Lauren Edmunds offers practical advice for parents.
She suggests setting up a study workspace at home to signal the importance of the process, and working with your child to experiment with study techniques like the Pomodoro Effect or leveraging the forgetting curve.
The focus should be on knowing the work and building a strong foundation, not just winging the results.
20 Oct 2025 English South Africa Education · Self-Improvement

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