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X-kit Presteer! Graad 12 Wiskunde Studiegids

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ISBN: 9781775957560

X-kit Presteer! Wiskunde Studiegidse is propvol gegradeerde oefeninge en uitgewerkte oplossings waarmee leerders hul Wiskunde-vaardighede kan assesseer en verbeter. Sorgvuldig gestruktureerde oefeninge verg van leerders om die grondbeginsels te oefen, hul vaardighede toe te pas en probleme op te los. Konsepte word in eenvoudige taal verduidelik en stap-vir-stap in uitgewerkte voorbeelde...

X-kit Presteer! Graad 12 Wiskunde

X-kit Achieve! Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy Study Guide

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Mathematical Literacy

ISBN: 9781775959496

X-kit Achieve! Mathematical Literacy Study Guides let learners assess and improve their Mathematical skills by providing structured exercises requiring them to practise the basics, apply their skills and solve problems, Step-by-step explanations and worked examples are provided to help the learner understand concepts clearly. Graded exercises, practice exam papers and memos prepare learners...

X-kit Achieve! Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy

X-kit Achieve! Grade 11 & 12 Information Technology Study Guide

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ISBN: 9781928226659

X-kit Achieve Information Technology guides Grade 11 and 12 learners that use Java as their programming language, step-by-step through the practical component of the CAPS curriculum.

Each topic starts with a summary of the programming theory.
Guided exercises and worked examples are included.
Annotations, notes and cross-references enable learners to easily...

X-kit Presteer! Graad 12 Wiskundige Geletterdheid Studiegids

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Mathematical Literacy , Wiskunde

ISBN: 9781928226369

X-kit Presteer! Wiskundige Geletterdheid Studiegids is propvol gegradeerde oefeninge en uitgewerkte oplossings waarmee leerders hul Wiskundige Geletterdheid-vaardighede kan assesseer en verbeter. Sorgvuldig gestruktureerde oefeninge verg van...

X-kit Achieve! Grade 12 Physical Sciences: Chemistry Study Guide

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Chemistry , Physical Sciences

ISBN: 9781775786931

Understand and master Physical Sciences with X-kit Achieve! Chemistry Study Guides. Graded exercises and worked solutions help learners assess and improve their Physics skills. Carefully structured exercises require them to practise the basics, apply their skills and solve problems. Clear, step-by-step explanations, annotated worked examples and explanatory notes make understanding and...

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thinking-out-of-the-box

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a level of excellence, adhering to standards laid down.

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a plant body consisting of one or more cells. It is not differentiated into root, stem and...

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