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This study aims to address low learner achievement levels in South Africa and identify effective literacy strategies.

July 3, 2026Open Access

Turning 'learning to read' into 'reading to learn': conclusions from a Limpopo literacy study

Key Points

This study aims to address low learner achievement levels in South Africa and identify effective literacy strategies.
Evaluated learner performance at grade 3, 6, and 9 levels based on systemic evaluations and matriculation results.
Analyzed international studies comparing literacy, mathematics, and science proficiency.
Focused on the Limpopo province to gather localized insights on literacy challenges.
Findings indicate significantly low proficiency levels in languages and mathematics among learners.
Systemic evaluations reveal persistent challenges in meeting national and international literacy standards.

Abstract

Learner achievement levels are low in South Africa. Concerns are based on the well-documented findings from systemic evaluations at the grade 3, 6 and 9 levels by the Department of Education itself, and even annual matriculation results, and from international comparisons from global studies on low proficiency in language, literacy, mathematics and science at various grade levels.

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Human Sciences Research Council (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4752f85c29257aa257969f https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/32856530

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