There is strong evidence to indicate that principals weeded out higher-risk candidates to increase the 2010 matric pass rate.
Since 2004 government has emphasised qualitative passes moving away from artificial increases, writes <b>Nick Taylor</b>.
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/ 3 February 2009
The shrill tone of much of the comment that follows the annual publication of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results is perhaps understandable, given its importance not only to the future life prospects of candidates, but also to the development of the country.