Grade 12 · before exams
Beating Exam Anxiety
Steps 4, 6 and 7 in practice: calming techniques, positive self-talk and mental rehearsal before the NSC finals. Follow up with Beat Exam Anxiety in 7 Days.
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Schools & organisations
One shared language for learners, parents and staff
When learners, parents and teachers use the same ideas about effort, mistakes and growth, progress speeds up. These sessions bring the 8 Steps into your school community.
Learner workshops
Sessions timed to the school year
Each workshop runs for 90 minutes, about 45 minutes of mindset coaching and 45 minutes of guided maths practice, and is adapted to the grade and the time of year.
Grade 9 · subject choice
Choosing Maths with Confidence
Helps learners decide between Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy based on goals, not fear. Pairs with the online course Maths or Maths Lit?
Grades 8–11 · start of year
The Growth Mindset Kick-off
An introduction to all eight steps, with each learner setting a SMART goal for the year.
Parent evenings
Helping parents help at home
Many parents carry their own maths anxiety and pass it on without meaning to. This evening session gives them simple, practical ways to support their children.
- Praising effort and strategy instead of “being clever”
- Talking about tests and setbacks calmly
- Setting up a study space and routine
- Celebrating progress at every level
A typical evening
Why mindset matters
The research and the 8 Steps in plain language.
What helps and what hurts
Everyday phrases that build or break confidence.
A plan for your home
Practical routines and a take-home guide.
Teacher development
Build mindset into everyday lessons
A practical training session for maths departments and whole staffrooms, run by a teacher who uses these strategies in his own classroom.
[If SACE CPTD endorsement is obtained, mention the points here.]
For staff wellbeing, pair it with 8 Steps for Life: Teachers.
Book staff trainingClassroom culture
Making mistakes safe and effort visible.
Anxiety routines
Short calming practices before assessments.
Goal setting
Term goal sheets and progress tracking.
Feedback language
Words that build resilience.
For companies & NGOs
Sponsor the 8 Steps in a school
Partner with Craig to run the 8-Week Programme alongside maths tutoring in under-resourced schools. Sponsored programmes include before-and-after measurement, so you can report on real outcomes for learners.
- Supports skills development and socio-economic development goals
- Books, materials and sessions for a whole grade
- Baseline and end-of-programme data on marks and confidence
- A clear impact report for your stakeholders
How it works
From enquiry to session in three steps
1
Tell us what you need
Send the enquiry form with your grades, numbers and preferred dates.
2
Get a tailored proposal
Craig suggests a format and sends a quote within [X] working days.
3
Run the session
Delivered at your school, with materials for learners, parents or staff.
School pricing
Licences and programmes
Combine online licences with workshops and class sets. Every option can be tailored in a proposal.
Learner licence
R129
per learner per year, minimum 30 learners. Includes a teacher dashboard.
Staff licence
R6,500
per year for up to 15 teachers on 8 Steps in the Classroom.
Class sets
R209
per copy of the book for orders of 20 or more.
Sponsored
R375
per learner for companies and NGOs, including an impact report.
Learner workshops, parent evenings and staff training: quote on request. See all prices.
Enquire
Request a proposal for your school
Tell Craig about your school and what you’re looking for. He’ll reply with options and a quote.