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Education movements slam high dropout rate for matric class of 2024
The Zero Dropout Campaign has cautioned that the department of basic education should take heed of ‘early warning signs’ to assist learners
Education department gets green light to release matric results
But the quality assurer remains concerned about cheating and an increase in ‘problematic’ questions flagged by the department of high education
IEB candidates slay 2022 matric year with 98.4% pass rate
The class of 2022 showed resilience and determination after two disrupted years in grades 10 and 11 because of Covid-19
Umalusi clears release of matric results on Thursday
The education body says the credibility of the 2022 matric results was not compromised, despite instances of cheating and disruptions caused by protests
Shortage in Afrikaans markers raises concerns for matric readiness
It’s all systems go for the matric 2019 final examinations, save for a shortage in Afrikaans markers
IEB matric results: 98.38% pass rate and 14 900 distinctions
Students who succeeded in the IEB National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination achieved a 98.38% pass rate, and all qualify for tertiary study.
IEB boasts increase in 2013 matric pass rate
The Independent Examinations Board matriculants of 2013 have achieved a pass rate of 98.56%, an increase from last year’s 98.2%.
IEB boasts 98.2% matric exam pass rate
A total of 98.2% of students who wrote the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations under the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) have passed.
IEB matric results show slight improvement
Independent Examination Board (IEB) examination results announced on Friday were a slight improvement on last year’s, it has been reported.
IEB matric pupils boast 98.15% pass rate for 2011
Matriculants who wrote the Independent Examinations Board matric exams in 2011 can begin the new year on a positive note, boasting a 98.15% pass rate.
Pride — but no prejudice
SA’s quality watchdog, Umalusi, explains what it did with the 2010 matric marks.
IEB matric results improve by 1% in 2010
With a 98,38% pass rate, the Independent Examinations Board final (IEB) exams will see thousands of pupils entering university on a sure footing.
Best school? It’s the teachers who count
Teaching acumen, not pass rates, is what counts in a good school, writes <b>Alan Clarke</b>.
Make the grade
Teaching acumen, not pass rates, is what counts in a good school, writes <b>Alan Clarke</b>.