How can I attend an LCaT workshop?
- Your school – can request a workshop to prepare you for any academic literacy test required by a university, including the National Benchmark Test (NBT) AQL test. Cost: R745 (includes workbook and assessment of your level).
- Online workshops – we conduct online workshops via Google Classroom. First order our book of practice tests by booking a slot and make payment (R745).
- Individuals – can request a one-on-one session or a workshop for a small group in Hermanus. Cost: R745 (includes workbook).
Interested?
Book a slot, contact me directly (albert@lcat.design, +27 827733787 or read on …
Not entirely convinced? We understand! But here is the rationale:
Why should I attend an LCaT workshop?
Universities worldwide require prospective students to complete academic literacy tests. In South Africa many universities require you to write a language test; the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs), for example, are required by a significant number. The results are used for admission and sometimes placement purposes The big question is:
Can I prepare for academic literacy tests such as the NBT?
Of course you can. While you cannot study and memorise any specific subject matter, exercises with answers can create awareness and skill in the use of academic language. What is more, you will become familiar with the format and types of questions of these tests, which may be different from tests and exams that you are used to. This will give you a definite advantage. LCaT will prepare you for any academic and quantitative literacy (AQL) test, while Purple Pepper Maths will help you achieve the best possible results in mathematics.
The LCaT workshop is presented by Prof. Albert Weideman, author of several research publications on academic literacy and an expert language tester (see biosketch). Albert spearheaded the development of a range of tests of academic literacy, notably TALL, a compulsory placement test for first year students at North-West University.
Wiify? (What’s in it for you?)
- A three-hour workshop
- Tasks and exercises to assess your language ability
- Feedback on your assessment
Cost: R745 per student including a workbook with practice tests in either English or Afrikaans.
Academic literacy: Five new tests / Albert Weideman
Akademiese geletterdheid: Vyf nuwe toetse
We are the experts in academic literacy. For Maths, contact our partners: Purple Pepper Maths.
Who’s done it before?
LCaT has received excellent feedback on their English and Afrikaans workshops at leading schools. In addition, we had individual pupils from Helpmekaar, Randburg, Montana, Stellenbosch, and Northcliff House College. Since 2017, we have offered workshops at the following schools:
Alma Mater International School, Krugersdorp (Online)
Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool (AHMP), Pretoria
Curro, Durbanville
Hoërskool Zwartkop, Pretoria
Hoërskool Linden, Johannesburg
Hoërskool Waterkloof, Pretoria
Hoërskool Oos-Moot, Pretoria
Hoërskool Witteberg, Bethlehem
Crawford College, Pretoria
Sentraal High School. Oranje Meisieskool, Bloemfontein
Cradock High School, Marlow Landbouskool, Cradock
Curro, Mbombela
Eunice High School, Bloemfontein
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