RHS ESSENTIAL
Many students feel like knowing how to do well in math is an inborn skill, something that can’t be learned. But the truth is that anyone can be successful in math – they just need the right strategies. Over the next few days, we will be investigating tips for Math success!
Tip #7: Don’t swallow your questions.
Questions are the vehicle by which we learn. If you have one, ask it. Chances are that many of your students have the same question. Saying it out loud will help you, your classmates, and the teacher. Asking good questions is a lifelong skill, and school is a safe place to practice. The more questions we ask, the easier it gets. A good teacher will respect all questions. If you feel that your teacher embarrasses you for asking a question, talk to your parents and have them tell the administration; this is a serious problem.
https://www.education.com/magazine/article/10-tips-maximize-performance-math/
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS:
Mosa Breedt (Grade 12)
Mandela Johnson (Grade 10)
Tshwanelo Leballo (Grade 9)
Siphesihle Mdwaba (Grade 10)
Thandolwethu Mgoqi (Grade 11)
Botlhasitse Mothibi (Grade 11)
Oratilwe Seepolle (Grade 8)
Gomolemo Sibisi (Grade 10)
1991: World Press Freedom Day
1979: On this day in 1979, Margaret Thatcher of the Conservative Party was elected British prime minister, becoming the first woman in Europe to hold that post; she later became the longest continuously serving British premier since 1827.
1962: Nelson Mandela visits Tema Harbour in Port Accra, Ghana
1494: European explorer Christopher Columbus encountered the island of Jamaica, which he named Santiago.
The public has until 18 May to make submissions on Icasa’s regulations for an extension of the expiry period for data, airtime
The public has until 18 May to make their submission.
Icasa gazetted the regulations at the end of last month for public comment.
Unlike airtime, data bundles currently come with a 30-day expiry date and if they are not used within the specified time, they lapse.
If successful, the proposed regulations will see mobile operators extending the expiry period for data to six months.
Currently, data bundles are usually only valid for 30 days.
“These amendments are necessitated for a number of reasons. Including concerns raised by various stakeholders, consumer groups and social media campaigns with regards to data expiry rules. High out-of-bundle rates and out-of-bundle rules are currently applied by licensees. Some of the proposed amendments are that unused data obtained either through prepaid or postpaid channels shall not expire before six months,” says Paseka Maleka, Icasa Spokesperson.
Both the consumer and the operator will benefit
Technology analysts believe this is a long-awaited improvement in the mobile communication landscape.
Telecoms expert Arthur Goldstuck says Icasa is doing what consumers have always been asking for.
“Icasa is in effect forcing the mobile operators to embrace a business practice that is in the interest of the consumer,” says Goldstuck.
Goldstuck however says in the end both the consumer and the operator will benefit.
“In the long term, it’s in the interest of the operator as well because it will mean that the consumer will have less reason to distrust the operators. It will also build greater loyalty. The moment you take away something from a consumer for which they paid, you are creating both distrust and disloyalty,” says Goldstuck.
https://www.sabcnews.com/the-public-has-until-18-may-to-make-their-submissions-on-icasas-regulations-for-extension-of-expiry-period-for-data-airtime/
