ENG2601
OCTOBER EXAM ANSWERS
YEAR : 2024
PREVIEW:
In his article “South Africa’s Massive Reading Problem,” Luke Fraser draws attention to
the significant challenges plaguing the South African education system, particularly the
alarming reading capabilities of Grade 4 learners. According to the 2021 Progress in
International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), a staggering 81% of these learners are
“incapable of reading for meaning.” Through a careful presentation of data and a
critique of systemic issues, Fraser aims both to inform and to persuade readers of the
urgent need for educational reform.
OCTOBER EXAM ANSWERS
YEAR : 2024
PREVIEW:
In his article “South Africa’s Massive Reading Problem,” Luke Fraser draws attention to
the significant challenges plaguing the South African education system, particularly the
alarming reading capabilities of Grade 4 learners. According to the 2021 Progress in
International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), a staggering 81% of these learners are
“incapable of reading for meaning.” Through a careful presentation of data and a
critique of systemic issues, Fraser aims both to inform and to persuade readers of the
urgent need for educational reform.
