The Zero Dropout Campaign has cautioned that the department of basic education should take heed of ‘early warning signs’ to assist learners
But the quality assurer remains concerned about cheating and an increase in ‘problematic’ questions flagged by the department of high education
Second highest rate in history of the National Senior Certificate exams and all provinces saw an improvement, with none scoring below 70%
The class of 2022 showed resilience and determination after two disrupted years in grades 10 and 11 because of Covid-19
The education body says the credibility of the 2022 matric results was not compromised, despite instances of cheating and disruptions caused by protests
Umalusi has approved the release of the 2020 matric results saying that it did not find systemic irregularities that compromised the exam
Learners will be moved to other schools and into mobile classrooms
The basic education department has said that it is almost done with the marking process and that the capturing of marks is in progress.
Education department delays 2021 academic year as the Covid-19 death and infection rates rise rapidly, but assures 2020 matrics that results will be released on time
The education body Umalusi was correct in calling for swift and decisive action after two exam paper leaks were discovered. Instead, the decision to rewrite the exams was challenged in court, which is detrimental to school-leavers
The high court has set aside the decision by the department and education quality assurer Umalusi that matrics would have to rewrite two subject leaked just before the matric exams
This follows an urgent application by individual learners and Sadtu, who wanted the court to set aside a decision by the department for a rewrite of two leaked matric exam papers
The Pretoria high court will rule tomorrow on the case of a rewrite of two matric exam papers that were leaked, after learners and a teachers union challenged the decision in court
The teachers union and several learners will appear before the Pretoria high court on Thursday, where they will ask that Motshekga’s decision for a national rewrite of two leaked matric exams be set aside
This is after the minister announced on Friday that there would be a rewrite of the two subjects that have been leaked to protect the integrity of the exams
The maths and physical science question papers will be rewritten on 15 and 17 December to protect the credibility of the national senior certificate
Strict Covid protocols are in place for the exams, with special provision made for those who test positive
Minister says key focus will be on teaching children in early grades to read and do maths
The method is a viable alternative for parents who struggle to get children placed in schools, where high demand has led to limited spaces.
Education quality assurer Umalusi has raised a red flag about two websites that sell fake matric certificates, a criminal offence
The Constitution rules against discrimination and for the protection of children at all schools
Standardisation eliminates discrepancies that have nothing to do with pupils’ abilities.
Suspicion about cheating has been widespread, particularly among part-time pupils, but little appears to have been done to deal with it.
The new curriculum has presented serious challenges, but experts are confident that a good base has been formed and the pass rate will rise.
Monitoring body Umalusi says it is concerned about the discovery of group copying in matric examinations in two provinces in the country.
As the 2014 matric examinations approach, education quality council Umalusi has said it is ‘satisfied’ with the quality of exam paper markers.
Umalusi has apologised for the question relating to baby rape in the dramatic arts matric examination, saying it was in poor taste.
Umalusi says it has successfully delivered on its mandate as a quality council and has approved the release of the national matric results.
Drama pupils offended by a question relating to baby rape in a matric exam paper were unprepared, say examination authorities.
Umalusi says it is concerned about the running of matric exams in Limpopo and the Eastern Cape, where departments are under administration.
The leaking of exam papers is a perennial problem in the FET sector, causing severe financial and academic problems.
Independent Examination Board (IEB) examination results announced on Friday were a slight improvement on last year’s, it has been reported.