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Annual National Assessments

Poor children ‘doomed’ in early grades

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The gap between haves and have-nots is already set in stone for life in primary school, a study says.
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Teacher unions to block members invigilating assessments

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Five teacher unions have declared they will prevent their members from invigilating the Annual National Assessments until reforms are implemented.
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Sadtu: Boycott national assessments in schools

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The teachers union has encouraged its members to boycott invigilation of the Annual National Assessments in protest against the education department.
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Letters to the editor: April 30 to May 7 2015

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Readers write in about Steve Biko, statues, Zuma, headlines and Islamic scholars.
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Beware the tyrannies of the ANAs

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The Annual National Assessments must not detract from the quality or breadth of education, writes Caroline Long.
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Leaked report reveals rampant cronyism in teacher hiring

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A damning report held back from the public highlights the extent of cronyism and the influence of unions in filling education positions.
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Assessment results don’t add up

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The annual literacy and numeracy results don’t justify claims about improvements or declines.
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Grade nine maths average slips badly in 2014

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The head of the professional teachers’ organisation says it is time to take a hard look at educators’ content knowledge and methodology.
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The flaws of national assessments

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The ANAs are a waste of time - they must be standardised in form, content and appraisal - argues a teacher.
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Don’t be afraid of assessments at school

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They are a source of useful information that can help to make teaching better.
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No ANA ‘mess’: they’re a success

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Literacy and numeracy tests provide valuable insights into pupils' performance.
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Assessment results don’t make sense

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Annual literacy and numeracy tests for grades one, six and nine aren't comparable over time or across grades, so talk of improvement is misleading.
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The gap between haves and have-nots is already set in stone for life in primary school, a study says.

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