Articles From The Staff At Genius
As a company made up entirely of nerds, we decided to put together a page where we can publish some of our favourite pieces by our tutors, trainers, and Education Leaders. Expect nothing less than an eclectic mess from our polymathic team. We hope you enjoy!
Articles
Studying Abroad from South Africa: What It Actually Takes
A country-by-country guide for South African families: what the UK, United States, Europe, Australia and Canada each do with a National Senior Certificate, what a year abroad really costs in rands, and the Grade 9 to Grade 12 runway that decides it.
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Maths vs Maths Literacy: What It Actually Closes, and the Way Back
Mathematical Literacy closes doors, and it is worth seeing exactly which ones. The degrees, the universities that accept it and at what mark, the APS arithmetic, and how long your child has to change their mind.
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The National Benchmark Tests (NBT), Explained
What the NBT is, whether your child actually has to write it, when to book, what the bands mean, and the preparation that genuinely moves a score.
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South African Grades to UK School Years: The Complete Age Chart
How to work out exactly which UK school year your child will be placed in, why their date of birth decides it rather than their grade, and what that gap means for a family moving from South Africa.
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UK School Entrance Exams Explained
The five entrance tests a South African child may face when applying to a UK school, what each one involves, who sits it and when, and why preparing for the wrong one is the most expensive mistake families make.
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IEB vs Cambridge in South Africa: Which Is Right for Your Child?
IEB or Cambridge? An honest, experience-based guide to how the two curricula really differ, which one suits your child, and when you can safely switch.
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Preparing for that Exam
There is a difference between having a plan and executing that plan. Prioritize and Execute!
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Universities in the UK
An overview of the landscape, how to apply, what you might be required to do, and what to look out for.
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GPA Explained
Going to the US? We explain the GPA, convert your South African marks to the 4.0 scale (calculator included), and show where your study hours buy the most GPA.
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APS Explained: What Your Admission Points Score Means and How to Calculate It
What the APS is, why every South African university calculates it differently, and how to structure your studying to get the most points from the marks you already have.
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SAT Information for IEB Students
Everything IEB/ CAPS students and parents need to know about the SAT
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Is the E-classroom here to stay?
The virtual learning space won't disappear entirely when, or if, we return permanently to the classroom.
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What’s the appeal to online learning?
Some parents saw their children excel in online learning during lockdown and have...
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Relocating to the USA? Here's how your child can keep up with the new school curriculum
There is no way to sugar coat it… relocating to another country is an exceptionally stressful situation.
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Understanding motivation in children
A dive into the principles that affect motivation, according to Self-determination theory.
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You speak English, right?
Why are second-language speakers such good communicators? Well, when you learn a...
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Tools for better sleep
Sleep really is the most important thing to get right when it comes to learning – the following tools...
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Tutor Training - The Genius Paradigm Shift
The Genius Tutor Training for the GI position was an intense experience...
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Tutor Training - Becoming a Genius
Over the next couple of weeks, my tutor training took a variety of different forms...
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Say goodbye to the SAT essay and SAT Subject Tests
There are a few reasons why the SAT essay and subject tests had become so unpopular...
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What can a Test Prep SAT Tutor do for you?
Higher scores mean better chances of getting into top-quality overseas institutions.
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So you’re starting high school then?
"What should I expect?", "What is expected of me?", "Am I gonna be okay?"
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Education Leader Training Programme: My Experience
No level of schooling could have prepared me for it. And I have a Masters, so I kinda know.
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What's So Great About Reading Anyway?
Falling in love with reading and stories has been one of the greatest adventures of my life.
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GO to SLEEP
No matter the reason for your sleep deprivation, the consequences are still severe.
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Defying Gravity: The Mystery of Helium
Who would have thought that such a small element would contain such big mysteries?
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Genius Premium Seminars - Webinars & In-Person Talks
“Knowledge is power.” - Francis Bacon. Genius has been operating since 1993; across that history, we have developed expertise in a number of education-related domains. Genius Premium Seminars are our way of sharing this insight with students and parents.
Topics on offer
- All about APS – understanding and optimising your APS
- Preparing for the NBT – everything you need to know
- What is the SAT? – what, when, why, and how
- Studying in the UK – understanding the landscape
- Moving to a school in the UK – how to prepare for a tough transition
- Sleep, energy, and formatting yourself for success – becoming more productive
- Time management & organisational structures – life leadership skills
- Study skills & examination techniques – playing the game of school
- Proactivity, independence, and interdependence – taking responsibility
Over the years, Genius has held seminars for schools and institutions such as St Benedict’s College, Crawford College Pretoria, St Mary’s Waverley, Curro Aurora, Reddam House Helderfontein, Aspire Atlantic, Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants, Sandton Seals Swimming, and many others.
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