In connection with the research topic, "Assessing the Effectiveness of Intervention Programmes Aimed at Improving Matric Performance in Serial Underperforming Secondary Schools at uMzinyathi District in KwaZulu-Natal, and with the use of the below research question as the main cause for discussion, How effective are intervention programmes in improving matric performance in serial underperforming secondary schools in the uMzinyathi district? 1. Write a literature review on the Effectiveness of intervention programmes in improving matric performance in serial underperforming secondary schools in the uMzinyathi district. 1. Define a research question 2. Plan your approach to your research and your review. 3. Search the literature 4. Analyze the material used. 5. Use in-text referencing of resources not more than five years old Write a bibliography at the end 6. The theoretical framework for this literature review encompasses various theories and models related to educational performance and school improvement. 7. Identify knowledge gaps for the study 8. Use diagrams where necessary

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