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THE STATE OF LEARNER AND EXAM
SYSTEM READINESS FOR THE 2020 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION
Presentation to the Portfolio
Committee on Basic Education
27 October 2020
PURPOSE
To present the State of Learner
and Exam System Readiness for
the 2020 NSC examination to the
Portfolio Committee Meeting for
discussion.
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
1.Purpose
2.Part A: Learner Readiness
3.Part B: System Readiness
4.Conclusion
5.Recommendation
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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION a) The advent of Covid-19 has necessitated a need to change and adapt
to the limitations imposed by the pandemic.
b) Extended loss of teaching time, necessitated the development of a
recovery plan for Grade 12.
c) This entailed the shortening of the June vacation, the extension of the
4th quarter, the cancellation of the June exams and the limiting of the
Preparatory examination (3 weeks)
d) The state of readiness to write the 2020 examinations is predicated on a
number of factors beyond the normal indicators of system readiness.
e) The sector had to double its efforts to ensure that the Class of 2020,
despite the disruptions of the academic year are fully prepared for this
examination
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LEARNER READINESS
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INTRODUCTIONa) Systemic inequalities necessitate the offering of additional
learner support;
b) Unprecedented unique educational context for the Class of
2020;
c) Academic learner support in South African schools is
entrenched in the schooling sector.
d) Supplementary material, vacation classes, after-school
programmes, teacher content training, volunteer teachers, as
well as alternative (differentiated) ways of grouping and
teaching learners.
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LEARNER SUPPORT ORGANISING
THEMES
• Assessing the State of Readiness for the end of year. Last push initiatives
• Administration of examinations (NSC and Internal) and planning for the coming year.
• Measuring the impact of the interventions to improve learning outcomes.
• Using Assessment data to firm up plans for the ensuing year.
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FOCUS AREAS FOR LEARNER
SUPPORT
• ICT Utilisation – Television broadcast; Radio; online and web-
based platforms;
• Additional LTSM (Study Guides);
• Extra Tuition (school based)– morning and/or afternoon
classes; weekend classes;
• Curriculum Coverage monitoring;
• Teacher Development related to pedagogy and content;
• Peer-led study groups; and
• Psycho-social Support.
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LEARNER SUPPORT
FROM THE DBE
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DIRECTOR-GENERAL’S PROVINCIAL
ENGAGEMENTS
• Provincial Senior Managers, Circuit Managers,
Curriculum Managers and school principals;
• A total of 27 meetings were conducted between 20
January and 16 March 2020.
• Meetings reflected on:
– 2019 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results;
– Curriculum implementation, monitoring and
support as well as standardisation; and
– Improvement plans for 2020.
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DG’S ONE ON ONE MEETINGS
• Weekly virtual meetings (198 meetings) with 9
provinces from 23 April -25 September 2020;
• The meetings monitored and supported aspects
related to the following areas:
– Facilities ; Water and Sanitation; Learner Transport; Educators Non
Educators and Learner Orientation;
– Basic Sanitation and Hygiene package; School Nutrition
Programme; and
– COVID 19 essentials; Special Schools; Psychosocial Support;
Curriculum and Assessment progress.
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DBE
Curriculum Support
Re-packaged ATPs including the reduction
of SBA and PATs
Study Materials availed on the DBE Website.
ICT Support
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GRADE 12 CURRICULUM SUPPORT
• No trimming of Grade 12 Annual Teaching Plans
(ATPs);
• Reorganised and repackaged Grade 12 ATPs ; and
• Reduction:
– the number of School Based Assessment Tasks;
– cancelation of June examination; and
– reduction of Practical Assessment Tasks.
• Provision of resources e.g. Home Language
Literature study guides; revision guides.
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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY (ICT) INTERVENTIONS
• Distribution of digital content to provinces.
• Digital State-owned Textbooks.
• Mindset broadcasting solutions.
• Virtual Classrooms.
• Content distribution through websites.
• TV Broadcasting support.
• Zero Rating of educational websites.
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Academic
Support
Psycho-Social
Support
Community
Support
Six Priority Subjects
Stress & Anxiety
Management Tips for Parents
Exam Tips Nutrition Tips Tips for Teachers
Links to supplementary
resources
Exercise Mental Health Tips
Tips for Tutors
Communications Campaign to Drive Learning and
Exam Preparation
Multiple Platforms : Print, TV, Radio & Digital
Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation to Learn
Lessons
What is the
WOZA
MATRICS
CAMPAIGN
offering?
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PROVINCIAL LEARNER
SUPPORT - CLASS OF
2020
(OFFERED IN EARLIER
GRADES)
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EC: SUPPORT TO THE CLASS OF 2020
IN 2016GRADE 8
Technology • Conducted training on relevant Graphic Communication, Mechanical Technology,Electricity & Electronics topics during the first and third quarter
• Learners participated in Technology Exhibitions in districts culminating in aProvincial Competition
Economics & Management Sciences
• Conducted Price Theory workshop for Subject Advisors for roll out in districts• Organized an EMS Quiz in partnership with CEE, University of Fort Hare University to
enhance teaching and learning on The Economy section of EMS.
Life Orientation • Conducted How I teach Physical Education workshop for Senior Phase LifeOrientation Teachers
SMT Training • In collaboration with Management & Governance conducted a Training of Trainerscourse on Curriculum Management, for Circuit Managers and Subject Advisors, whoin turn rolled out to School Principals and SMTs of feeder schools ofunderperforming FET schools.
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EC: SUPPORT TO THE CLASS OF 2020 IN
2018GRADE 10
History Provided extra reading Material on Songhai Empire , Transformation in Southern Africa and South African War.Common SBA tasksCommon June ExaminationsPowerPoint presentation on how to write argumentative essays and answering source-based questions.Training on how to conduct Heritage research.iNkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History research
Geography: ▪Development of Map work Booklet▪How to teach map work workshop▪Developed common SBA tasks ▪Developed and Distributed E- Lesson plans
Business Studies
Extra tuition:Saturday, Weekend, holiday classesPaper-based resources: provincial notes, study guidesAdministered Provincial SBA tasks for Term 1 & 3Radio lessons (Mhlobo Wenene & community stations)Mediated Exemplar Paper 1 & Paper 2On-site support during district visitsContent workshop
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FS: SUPPORT TO THE CLASS OF 2020 IN
2018Grade 10
• Summary notes on Essay questions and Map work were provided to schools
• IBP lesson broadcasts in Accounting; Business Studies; English FAL; Life
Sciences; Mathematical Literacy; Mathematics; Physical Sciences; Technical
Mathematics
• Standardised tests and exams conducted March, June and December inAccounting, Maths, Maths lit, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Economics,
Business Studies, Geography, History
• Centralised marking in Mathematics, Tech Science and Physical Sciences.
• Annual support program in Winter for 5 days targeting Mathematics, Physical
Sciences, Accounting and EFAL.
• Weekend Kutloanong Maths Centre support programme for high flyers.
• Participated in the annual Provincial Mathematics Competition in grades 8-11.
• Participated in the Provincial Welding and specialisation Technical
Competition.
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FS: SUPPORT TO THE CLASS OF 2020 IN
2019Grade 11
• Provided copies of Revision materials in EFAL, Accounting, Maths, Physical
Sciences, Life Sciences
• IBP lesson broadcasts in Accounting; Business Studies; Economics; Life
Sciences; Mathematical Literacy; Mathematics; Physical Sciences; Technical
Mathematics
• Provincial standardised tests and exams in March, June and December in
Accounting, Maths, Maths lit, Phys Sci, Life Sci, Economics, Bus Studies,
Geography, History
• IBP memo discussions and centralised marking in Maths, Physical Sciences,Tech Science and Tech Mathematics.
• Teacher development support program in all big enrolment subjects for 5 days.
• Weekend Kutloanong Maths Centre support programme for high flyers.
• Participated in the annual Provincial Mathematics Competition in grades 8-11.
• Participated in the Provincial Welding and specialisation Technical Competition.
• Weekend classes for 20 days.
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GP: SUPPORT TO THE CLASS OF 2020 IN
2016Grade 8 • Litnum Strategy including Mathematics and Language
Support for Grade 8 learners.• InterSen Strategy – Support provided to 391
underperforming secondary schools, focusing on English FirstAdditional Language and Mathematics. The programmecomprises of 2 weeks intensive Catch up programme forEFAL, Maths and Life Skills.
• Teacher and learner resources linked to the programme• Mathematics Lesson Plans developed, mediated in 391
schools.• Teacher training programmes implemented.
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GP: SUPPORT TO THE CLASS OF 2020 IN
2017Grade 9• Litnum Strategy including Mathematics and Language Support
for Grade 8 learners.• InterSen Strategy – Support provided to 454 underperforming
secondary schools, focusing on English First Additional Languageand Mathematics. The programme comprised of 2 weeksintensive Catch up programme for EFAL, Maths and Life Skills,Curriculum coverage programme that includes structured 10minutes revision at beginning of every lesson, regular testing onfoundational knowledge and skills, teachers and learnersresources linked to the programme.
• Teacher training programmes implemented.• Mathematics Lesson Plans developed, mediated in 454 schools.
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KZN: SUPPORT TO THE CLASS OF 2020
IN 2016/17Grade 8 : Mathematics 1+9 Intervention
• Clusters supplied with resource material & printed lesson plans for all teachers.
• Common Cluster tasks set and provided.
• Teachers were capacitated on the content to teach. Their average performancemoved from 65% in the pre-test to 85% in the post test
• The improvement in learner performance was evident in learners’ books
• The initiative benefitted 215 657 learners.
Grade 9 (2017).
• Teachers were capacitated in the understanding of the problematic concepts.
• Lead teachers were trained in the identified concepts and they sharedinformation in their clusters.
• The performance of learners in the identified concepts improved.
• The targeted number of learners was 206 079.
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MP: SUPPORT TO THE CLASS OF 2020 IN
2016 -19• Grade 8 (2016):
o Teacher training, scripted lesson plans, extra classes, common assessments andtracking of learners performance.
• Grade 9 (2017):
o Quarterly content training for teachers, provision of scripted lessons, extra classes,common assessments and tracking of learner performance.
• Grade 10 (2018):
o Differentiated support for learners and teachers, training of teachers on challengingcontent and quality assessment, cluster moderation of SBA, learner camps, extraclasses, common assessments and tracking of learner performance.
• Grade 11 (2019):
o Differentiated support for learners and teachers, training of teachers on challengingcontent and quality assessment, cluster moderation of SBA, learner camps and extraclasses and learner camps for progressed learners and high flyers
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WC: SUPPORT TO THE CLASS OF 2020 IN
2018
Grade 10 (2018): Languages
English HL Telematics Development of resource booklet and live lessons
broadcast
English FAL Telematics Development of resource booklet and live lessons
broadcast
Afrikaans HL Online
activities
Uploading of consolidation activities
IsiXhosa HL Literature
analysis
Key concepts and literary devices
Sesotho HL Tutoring Face-to-Face
Saturday
Class
Face-to-Face
Booklet Printed material
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WC: SUPPORT TO THE CLASS OF 2020 IN
2019
Grade 11 (2019): Languages
Agricultural
SciencesExamination
techniques
Printed material
Tutoring Face-to-Face tutoring
Business Studies Telematics
Resource
Booklet
Printed Material
Telematics
Broadcasts
Online Tutoring
Economics Support Material Core Notes shared and Printed
Telematics Broadcasts
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WC: SUPPORT TO THE CLASS OF 2020 IN
2019Grade 11 (2019): Languages
Life Sciences Examination techniques Printed material
SBA exemplars Online
Mathematics Examination techniques Printed material
Telematics broadcast Sessions Online broadcasts
Telematics Booklets Printed Booklet
WCED ePortal online resources Online videos, revision questions, exemplar papers and SBA
exemplars
Provide each school with an annual teaching
plan offering and advising them accordingly.
Online
ICT Document Viewer Provision of Document Viewer
Providing teachers with a link to resources
and all the DBE grade 11 question Papers
Online link
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SUPPORT TO THE CLASS
OF 2020 IN THE
CURRENT GRADE
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EA
ST
ER
N C
AP
EACTIVITIES SUPPORT/ RESOURCES PROVIDED
Provision of lesson plans, worksheets, notes and question papers with memos
• Worksheets with content relevant for the term per subject per topic.
• Questions with memos and notes
Delivery of virtual lessons
• Lessons delivered on virtual platforms
Provision of tablets to Grade 12 learners
• Tablets provided to 55 000 Grade 12 learners for Q1-3
• 4G data packages; • digital content;• Snapplify link to access e-textbooks• Microsoft 365 office-emails, streaming
Setting up 4 virtual learning studios
• 4 Virtual touch screens-86cm, connectivity; • DBE e-content• 30 schools to receive screens and connectivity
Radio lessons • Radio lessons delivered by subject advisors across 11 subjects
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FR
EE
STA
TE
ACTIVITIES SUPPORT/ RESOURCES PROVIDED
Provision of print materials for Grade 12s for various categories of learners
• Question banks from 2014-2019• Revision Guidelines• Mind the Gap study guides• Provincial subject specific manual for progressed and
promoted
Streaming of lessons
• Live lessons as well as lessons on demand through the Internet Broadcast Platform(IBP)
• DVDs of previous question papers and worked out solutions
Use of portals and websites to deliver content
• Textbooks and study guides provided through digital platforms to Grade 12 learners
• Electronic copies of Mind the Gap study guides forwarded to all schools
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GA
UT
EN
GACTIVITIES SUPPORT/ RESOURCES PROVIDED
1) Provision of printed resource packs of lessons presented
• Lesson notes per subject per topic. • PowerPoint presentations covering challenging aspects as
outlined per diagnostic report • Terminology lists with definitions for each subject.• Worksheets and marking guidelines• Language, literature and Comprehension Resource Packs
2) Provision of Resource Packs
• Term 2, 3 and 4 exam guidelines and notes• Revised exam guidelines• Previous papers
You-Tube link • Electronic Lesson Plans as well as PowerPoint Presentations for all the topics to be taught in term 2 and 3
On-line activities
• Summary of ATP to be covered• Videos and PowerPoint lessons to be used at home.
Broadcast Lessons:
• Radio lessons for various subjects presented on Radio 2000 and Radio 702
• SABC TV lessons presented by the subject teams. • Lessons streamed on You Tube
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KW
AZ
UL
U-N
AT
AL
ACTIVITIES SUPPORT/ RESOURCES PROVIDED
Provision of On-line activities
• Packaged lessons for August and September in Electronic form• The HeyMaths and HeyScience platform to support the teaching and learning
of Mathematics and Physical Sciences• KZN Funda educational portal to provide learning and teaching resources to
schools• Learners unable to reach school to take pictures of work done and submit
through WhatsApp weekly• Lessons including-notes, worksheets, assignments have been recorded in Sign
Language by teachers and sent to Deaf learners.• Audio recordings of set-works for visually impaired learners.
Broadcast lessons on National as well as community channels
• Radio lessons on community Radio Stations (Ukhozi & Igagasi)
• Provide recorded/live radio lessons for the 12 subjects done by majority of learners on difficult topics in 26 community radio stations, 3 regional stations and 1 national station
• Collaborate with the Western Cape Department of Education and the University of Stellenbosch to support sponsored schools in Interactive Telematics
• Recorded lessons in partnership with Digi-TV to be broadcast on You Tube and/or podcast online
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LIM
PO
PO
ACTIVITIES SUPPORT/ RESOURCES PROVIDED
Printing and distribution of revision booklet to all grade 12 learners
• Revision booklets in Accounting, Mathematical Literacy, Geography, Business Studies, Economics, Life Sciences
Provision of On-line activities
• Packaged lessons for August and September in Electronic form
• The HeyMaths and HeyScience platform to support the teaching and learning of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Broadcast lessons on National as well as community channels
• Radio lessons on community Radio Stations
• Provide recorded/live radio lessons for the 12 subjects done by majority of learners on difficult topics on community radio stations
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MP
UM
AL
AN
GA
ACTIVITIES SUPPORT/ RESOURCES PROVIDED
Provision of past exam papers
• Printed copies of past papers
Provision of On-line and Offline activities
• The HeyMaths and HeyScience platform to support the teaching and learning of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
• e-Education Platform to provide learning and teaching resources to all learners, teachers and parents.
• Ligbron Academy for streaming of lessons to connected schools• 2Enable for pre recorded lessons
Broadcast lessons on National as well as community channels
• Provide Learners with Access to lessons (live & Recorded) through Ligwalagwala FM, Ikwekwezi FM, Community Radio Stations
• SABC, DSTV as well as OVHD Channels• Dial-a-Tutor Live response to questions and individual tutoring
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NO
RT
HE
RN
CA
PE
ACTIVITIES SUPPORT/ RESOURCES PROVIDED
Saturday Classes
Mathematical Literacy; Life Sciences; EconomicsBusiness Studies; Geography; HistoryAfrikaans Huistaal
Lock-In SessionsMathematics; Mathematical Literacy; Life SciencesPhysical Sciences; Business Studies; AccountingEconomics; Geography; Afrikaans Huistaal
Itinerant and Lead Teacher
Support
Mathematics; Mathematical Literacy; Life SciencesPhysical Sciences; Accounting; Economics; Business Studies; Geography; EFAL; Afrikaans Huistaal
Lesson broadcasts
Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Educational Applications
Mathematical Literacy; Life Sciences; Physical SciencesEconomics; Business Studies; Geography; History; Afrikaans
Huistaal; Sesotho HL; IsiXhosa HL; English HL; Tourism; Accounting; EFAL
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NO
RT
H W
ES
TACTIVITIES SUPPORT/ RESOURCES PROVIDED
Printing of subject materials to all grade 12 learners
• Summarised subject materials with worksheets per topic and past question papers and memos for learners
• Learning Notes from schools on how to study manual• Assessment pack with previous papers Summary of notes as per ATP
Provision of On-line and Offline activities
• Provide Learners with Offline Content packages to access static Educational Content
• Use of portals to access education content (Siyavula, Shutter and Shooter , Vodacom e-school, Train Your Brain (TYB) Portal, Via Africa as well as use of NWED portal)
• WhatsApp clips to deliver lessons to learners
Broadcastlessons on National as well as community channels
• (live & Recorded) through Motsweding FM as well as Community
Radio Stations
• SABC, DSTV as well as OVHD Channels
• Dial a Tutor for 10 high enrolment subjects
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WE
ST
ER
N C
AP
EACTIVITIES SUPPORT/ RESOURCES PROVIDED
Provision of printed resource packs of lessons presented
• Self directed Lesson plans per subject per topic, per week.• Guideline Pack for teachers, learners and parents• PowerPoint presentations covering challenging aspects as
outlined per diagnostic report • Worksheets and marking guidelines• Parents Content Pack to allow parents the opportunity to
become familiar with teaching and learning context to support learning at home
ePortal – hosting space of eContent
Interactive lessons, video, links, broadcasting schedules
Learner dashboard
All subjects content identified per term
Free Resources from Partners
Online broadcasts, content, lessons, gamification, etc.
Website for learner @home support
Videos, embedded interactive games, downloadable pdfs and infographics
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DIFFERENTIATED
SUPPORT
Progressed Learners;
Learners at Risk;
High Flyers;Learners with Co-morbidities.
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EASTERN CAPE
Categories of learners Support Provided Target Subjects
Progressed Learners The ECDOE has provided the following support to all learners during the COVID-19 period:1. Radio lessons on local community
stations TruFM and Umhlobo Wenene2. Establishment of the virtual classroom
project and the delivery on on-line lessons.
3. Printing and distributing extra LTSM: Mind the Gap Study Guides and Past examination questions papers.
4. Uploading of worksheets & answer sheets, guidelines, notes PPT lessons (with voice-over notes).
5. Some districts have provided extra tuition.
All subjects
Learners at Risk All subjects
High Flyers/ Top Learners All subjects
Learners with Comorbidities
All subjects
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FREE STATE
Categories of learners
Support Provided Target Subjects
Progressed Learners Weekend classes/campsIBP and radio broadcastsPrinted revision material and question banks
All subjects per schools11 big subjectsEFAL, Agric Sci, Maths, Maths Lit, Accounting, Phys Sci, Life Sci, LO, Tech Sci, Tech Maths, Tour, Econ, Bus Studies,History, Tech Specialisations, EGD, HL languages
Learners at Risk Weekend classes/campsIBP and radio broadcastsPrinted revision material and question banks
All subjects per schools11 big subjectsEFAL, Agric Sci, Maths, Maths Lit, Accounting, Phys Sci, Life Sci, LO, Tech Sci, Tech Maths, Tour, Econ, Bus Studies,History, Tech Specialisations, EGD, HL languages
High Flyers/ TopLearners
Kutloanong classes &SunCep ProjectSAICA – supply study guides to grade 12 Accounting learners
Mathematics and Physical Sciences Gr 11 and 12
Gr 12 Accounting
Learners with Comorbidities
Printed comorbidity manuals for all learnersPrinted material packages supplied to schools for all learners
Gr 12 Home languages and EFAL
Agric Sci, Maths, Maths Lit, Accounting, Phys Sci, Life Sci, LO, Tech Sci, Tech Maths, Tour, Econ, Bus Studies, History, Tech Specialisations, EGD
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KWAZULU-NATALCategories of learners Support Provided Target Subjects
Progressed learners and Learners at risk
Support materials targeting level 1,2 and 3Learner campsSaturday Classes and other extra classesMatric Examination Booklet
Radio and TV programmes
Five + one programme where schools focus on content coverage during the FIVE days and the ONE day is used for consolidation and/or assessment of the FIVE days work
Mathematics, Mathematical literacy, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Technical Mathematics, Technical Sciences
High flyers/Top learners Targeted Support materialsLearner camps
Mathematics, Mathematical literacy, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History
Learners with Comorbidities Lessons and activities prepared by teachers (collected by parents)Matric Booklet Radio and TV programmesFive + one programme where schools focus on content coverage during the FIVE days and the ONE day is used for consolidation and/or assessment of the FIVE days work
All affected subjects
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MPUMALANGACategories of learners Support Provided Target Subjects
Progressed Learners • Provincial learner camps: 25 – 31 October 2020
• Circuit-based learner camps• School-based learner camps• Spring classes (day centres): 25 – 31 October
2020• Extra classes during weekends at school level• Provision of study guides in CD format and
hard copy• Provision of Easy to score marks study guides
Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, Agricultural Sciences,Business Studies, Accounting and Economics, Geography, History, English FALTechnical maths and science
High Flyers/ Top Learners • Provincial learner camps: 25 – 31 October 2020
• Online lessons (e.g: Heymath and Heyscience)• Provision of study guides in CD format and
hard copy• Provision of high order question bank
Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life SciencesBusiness Studies, Accounting and Economics
Learners with Comorbidities
• Lesson broadcast through Radio Stations, TV and online platforms
• Provision of study guides in CD format and hard copy
Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, Agricultural Sciences,Business Studies, Accounting and Economics, Geography, History, English FAL
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Categories of learners Support Provided Target Subjects
Progressed Learners 1. Level 1& 2 material developed and distributed.
2. Assessment pack distributed .3. Learner performance tracked for term1
for differentiated support4. Printed and provided to all learners: Mind
the gap guide.5. Resource packs of previous papers
worksheets and summariesCollectable marks materials
6. Dial A tutor programme available 7. Radio lessons from April
1. 12 Subjects 2. 12 Subjects
3. All Subjects
4. 8 subjects
5. All Subjects
6. All Subjects
7. 11 subjects
Learners at Risk
High Flyers/ Top Learners 1. Developed & Distributed material with high cognitive level for term 2
2. Development of Resource material for Term 3 is in progress. Will be distributing on 15 September;
12 Subjects
All subjects
NORTH WEST
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Area Activities with progress
Learners with comorbidities who have been exempted from attending school
1. Schools are monitored on implementation of the plans both at District and at head office level
2. The assessment requirements have been communicated to parents in writing, well in advance of the scheduled assessment.
3. Schools will accommodate the learners for the specific assessment/test/examination at the school, taking into consideration the specific circumstances of the learner.
Learners who have been exempted from attending school and who learn through virtual/online learning provided by the school
1. Following on line platforms /virtual facilities are up and are running already
www.viaafrika.comwww.shuter.co.za/freebookswww.siyavula.comhttps://vodacom.mytopdog.co.za/
1. TV Broadcast2. Radio lessons3. Dial A Tutor4. Departmental Web site: Covid 19 Learning from Home package 5. Distributed printed material, to be collected by the parents 6. Parents and school to make arrangements as per issued guideline on collection
of leaners work, marking & feedback, and completion of SBA
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NORTH WEST
NORTHERN CAPECategories of learners
Support Provided Target Subjects
Progressed Learners Psycho-Social SupportSaturday ClassesLock-In SessionsBig Content ShowsAPPs for revision and consolidation providedLife Line APP provided which enables access to provincial subject coordinators Lead Teachers appointedItinerant teachers appointedPrinted material providedIncubation Camps
MathematicsPhysical SciencesAfrikaans HLBusiness StudiesHistoryAccountingEconomicsMathematical LiteracyLife SciencesGeographyTourismEnglish FALEnglish HLAgricultural SciencesSetswana HLSesotho HLIsiXhosa HL*Printed material - all subjects* Incubation camps – all subjects excluding practical subjects
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WESTERN CAPECategories of learners
Support Provided Target Subjects
Telematics • Repositioned and modernized • Broadcasting schedules – Grade 10-12 started from beginning of the year • Completed broadcasting of the 1st term revision program form grade 12 • We rebroadcasted lessons for grade 10 and 11 learners during extend school
holidays • Voice over Presentation advocated to all schools / teachers and learners to
increase access • Telematics site Zero rated
14 High Enrolment Subjects
Revision programme
• Developed for all subjects in Eng and Afrikaans • Available on WCED ePortal • To be printed for all learners – Special budget allocated to schools • Recorded and scheduled Telematics – 16 subjects • District and school are currently scheduling extra lessons and tuition after
school and on Saturdays. Tutoring - Use Microsoft teams to link classrooms • The grade 12 revision program / differentiated to accommodate learners at
risk• Learners at home and with co-morbidities access all of the above models of
support
All Subjects
Weekly lessons • Weekly lessons for all subject covering the entire Grade 2 curriculum was provided
• Budget provided to print these lessons• The lessons were designed to promote self directed learning • The lesson for grade 10 and 11 are being used for revision
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Last Push
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EC: FINAL PUSH PLANS
Key Interventions Target Subjects Target Audience
DAILY SUPPORT AT SCHOOL
• On-site or virtual school visits to monitor and
support
• All subjects Grade 12 learners
Grade 12 teachers
Subject Advisors
LEARNING AND TEACHING SUPPORT
MATERIALS
• Ensure that new content is uploaded onto the
ECDOE websites for all subjects (to include
Grade 1 – 12)
• Ensure that MTG, Past Exam Question papers
and Study Tips for Success are utilised during
extra tuition classes
• All subjects Grade 12 learners
Grade 12 teachers
Subject Advisors
DIGITAL RESOURCES
• Ensure that Radio lesson continue on Umhlobo
Wenene and Tru FM
• Ensure virtual lesson planning and delivery
continues
• Provide Live virtual lessons
• All subjects Grade 12 learners
Grade 12 teachers
Subject Advisors
EXTRA TUITION
• Ensure that extra classes take place
• All subjects Grade 12 learners
Grade 12 teachers
Subject Advisors
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FS: FINAL PUSH SUPPORT PLANS
Key Interventions Target Subjects Target Audience
Direct learner support on challenging topics. More focus on schools preforming below 80% in the Sept exam.Subject marathon teaching sessions.
All subjectsGrade 12 learners Schools performing below 80% in Sept Exam
Talent Development ProgramMathematics and Physical Sciences
40 Grade 12’s
Partnership support programmes
Mathematics; Physical Sciences; Life Sciences; Accounting; Economics; Business Studies; Mathematical Literacy; Geography; History
Grade 12 learners in underperforming schools
ETDP SETA support programmeMaths, Maths Lit, Accounting and Business studies
13 Fezile Dabi schools
Airforce 14 days intervention Tech MathematicsLearners from 19 schools offering the subject.
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GP: FINAL PUSH PLANSKey Interventions Target Audience
SSIP camps scheduled for October 2020 Grade 12 Learners
Quick wins strategies presented at SSIP camps and shared with teachers and learners
Teachers and learners
Use of 2020 Prelim examination papers for intensive revision Grade 12 Learners
Writing of the MOCK examinations with emphasis on time factor- time to be spent per question – looking at the mark allocation
Grade 12 learners
Impromptu assessment of learners at camps using the student response system, diagnostic analysis of results and immediate intervention
Grade 12 learners
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KZN: FINAL PUSH PLANS
Key Interventions Target Subjects Target Audience
Revision programme
Accounting, Agricultural Sciences,
Business Studies, Economics, EFAL,
Geography, History, Life Sciences,
Mathematical literacy, Mathematics,
Physical Sciences, Technical
Mathematics, Technical sciences, Tourism
Grade 12 teachers
Learner revision classes
Accounting, Agricultural Sciences,
Business Studies, Economics, EFAL,
Geography, History, Life Sciences,
Mathematical literacy, Mathematics,
Physical Sciences, Technical
Mathematics, Technical sciences
• Progressed
learners
• High flyers
• Learners at risk
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LP: FINAL PUSH PLANS
Key
InterventionsTarget Subjects Target Audience
Weekend classes11 gateway subjects
Grade 12 full time
and part-time90%
Spring classes 11 gateway subjectsGrade 12 full time
and part-time90%
Radio lessons
through SABC
and Capricorn FM
11 gateway subjectsGrade 12 full time
and part-time90%
TV broadcast
through Limpopo
TV
11 gateway subjectsGrade 12 full time
and part-time90%
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MP: FINAL PUSH PLANSKey Interventions Target Subjects TargetAudience
Learner camps for:
• High flyers• Progressed learners
High enrolment subjects Learners
Spring classes for learners from 111
underperforming schools (schools that performed below 70% in the Grade 12, 2019 NSC results)
High enrolment subjects Learners
Provision of study guides and
revision material High enrolment subjects Learners and teachers
Radio lessons and dial-a-tutor
programmes High enrolment subjects Learners and teachers
Mock exams High enrolment subjects Learners
Motivational talks that cover study
skillsAll subjects Learners, teachers and parents
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NC: FINAL PUSH PLANS
Key
InterventionsTarget Subjects Target Audience
Spring Seasonal Schools
Afrikaans HL, Setswana HL, English FAL, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Economics, Life Sciences, Geography, History,
Technical Mathematics, Technical Sciences, EGD
Gr 12 Progressed and Borderline Learners
Spring Seasonal School
Mathematics, Business Studies, Accounting, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences
Gr 12 Average Performing Learners
Saturday ClassesAccounting, Economics, Life Sciences,
Geography, History, Mathematics, Physical Sciences
Weaker Grade 12 learners
Lock-In SessionsLife Sciences, Geography, Business
Studies, Mathematical LiteracyGr 12 Progressed and Borderline Learners
Big ShowsAccounting, Economics, Life Sciences,
Geography, History, Mathematics, Physical Sciences
Struggling (weaker) Gr 12 learners
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NW: FINAL PUSH PLANS
Key
InterventionsTarget Subjects Target Audience
On site study
programme All subjects All Grade 12 schools
Subject cluster
sessions
Accounting; Life Science; Agricultural
Science; Mathematics; Mathematical
Literacy; Physical Science; Geography
All learners
Extra classes
Saturday classes All subjects Subject specific learners
Radio lessons
Accounting; Life Science; Agricultural
Science; Mathematics; Mathematical
Literacy; Physical Science
Geography; History; Business Studies
Economics
All learners
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WC: FINAL PUSH PLANS
Key Interventions Target Subjects Target Audience
Scheduled Saturday tutoring
lessons in gateway subjects (Virtual)
Mathematics, Physical Sciences
Life Sciences, Math LiteracyBusiness StudiesEconomics, Geography
History, TourismTechnical Mathematics
Technical Sciences
Learners from previously
disadvantaged schools and available in English and Afrikaans separately
Revision programme
broadcast using the Telematic platform
16 subjects
Accessible to all learners offering
these subjects and available on ePortal and Telematic website
WOZA Matric programme 10 subjects Advocated to all Grade 12 learners
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DG’S WEEKEND EXTRA TUITION
MONITORING AND SUPPORTPROVINCE SCHOOLS VISITED OBSERVATIONS
Gauteng Steve Tshwete Secondary; Seshegong
Secondary; Pretoria Central High;
Edward Phatudi; Hofmeyr; Bokgoni
Technical; Ribane Laka Secondary;
Prosperitus Secondary; Lehlabile
Secondary; Bona Lesedi Secondary
• Meeting with parents and learners on support to the learners
• Subject advisors are assisting the educators with the content in
classrooms
• Use Siyavula and Woza matric
• Revising previous question papers with learners
• No learners stay at home until the examination is done
• Weekend classes through SSIP
• Schools based intervention in the morning and afternoon
Free State
(18-20
September
2020)
Fezile Dabi: Iketsetseng ; Nkgopoeng;
Barnard; Phehellang; Boiphihlelo
SS Paki; Cingo; Bodibeng; Phephetso
Lejweleputswa: Leseding; Lephola
Lekgaritse; Letsete; Teto; Lenakeng;
Unitas; Welkom High; Reatlehile
Mamello; Marematlou
Thabo Mofutsnyana: Tiisetsang; Thabo
thokoza; Arabelang; Thokoane Makoata
Selekela; Makabelane; Tlhorong;
Dikwena; Mampoi; Thalabodiba;
Mookodi; Manthatisi; Lekgulo;
Makgabane; Sekgutlong
• Formed Subject Committees to identify challenging topics and
developing material and programme of assistance
• Implementation of teach and assess, pre and post test in depth
analysis of results (Informal to Formal)
• Subject teachers are equipped with skills to effectively utilise
resource to learners advantage
• Schools using weekends to address challenging topics
• Application of differentiated approach
• Weekend Camps per school
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DG’S WEEKEND EXTRA TUITION
MONITORING AND SUPPORTPROVINCE SCHOOLS VISITED OBSERVATIONS
North West (26
September 2020)
Dr RSM District: Tselathuto; Reveilo
Makgareng; PH Moeketsi; MM
Sebitloane
Matla; Kgononyane; Huhudi; Thuso
thebe
Sebetwane; Pitso Letlhogile; Colinda
• Monitor and ensure regular attendance of all learners until
the end of final exam
• Monitor curriculum coverage (ATP coverage) by all Grade
12 learners
• A weekly curriculum tracker is submitted to curriculum
coordinators for follow up on ATP backlog
• Emphasise questions with easy to score marks especially
during revision for progressed learners and learners at
risk(Multiple choice, Matching columns, providing a concept,
definition of concepts in Agric Sciences, Bus. Studies,
Economics, Physical Sciences, etc.)
Mpumalanga (27
September 2020)
EHLANZENI: Hazyview; Sibikosethu;
Khetswalati; Siphumelele; Inkunzi
Mshadza; Khanyisile; Jerusalema
Khutsalani; Zikodze; Sibholo; Guduza
• Saturday classes are conducted in 16 underperforming
schools as well as with the other categories of schools.
• Subject Advisors and teachers from other schools are
teaching in these classes to make the appealing to
learners
• Motivation sessions conducted for all underperforming
schools by DMT, MRM members and Community leaders
• The district visited 16/16 underperforming schools
through multidisciplinary teams.
• All grade 12 teachers were capacitated on curriculum i.e
challenging subject topics, lesson planning, ATP, setting
of quality assessment.
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DG’S WEEKEND EXTRA TUITION MONITORING AND SUPPORTPROVINCE SCHOOLS VISITED OBSERVATIONS
KwaZulu
Natal (3 - 4
October
2020)
Umkhanyakude District: Ezibukweni;
Snethebekile
Iguguleziwe; Injula; Mavela; Jevu; Mdladla;
Namaneni
Nodineka; Thongwana;
Ugu District: Nombuso High School;
Kwamasosha High School; Phathwa High
School ; Olwandle High School; Mbambi
High School; Nkonka High School; Luthuli
High School; Sihle High School ;
Gugulesizwe High School; Hluzinqondo
High school
• Schools conduct extra classes (morning, afternoon) in different subjects
• Regular informal assessments including informal tests
• Learner support materials provided. Electronic materials shared with
teachers
• Online learner support. Shared TV and radio lessons broadcast sessions;
sharing of digital on-line zero rated KZN Funda portal loaded with digital
material as well as other zero rated websites
• JIT weekend workshops focus on revision.
• Maths: Past exam papers from independent schools on teacher drive
• Learners will be taken through mock exams and mark their own scripts to
check their weaknesses
Northern
Cape (10 –
11 October
2020
Frances Baard District: Pampierstad
High; Tlhwahalang HS; Northern Cape
Agric School; Mogomotsi SS
Boresetse SS; Barkly West; Emmanuel
HS; Tetlanyo HS
Vuyolwethu HS; St Boniface HS;
Langberrg Guest Farm
Kimberley Technical High; Middelpos
Farm
John Taolo Gaetsiwe District: Kalahari
high; Remmogo Secondary; Learamele
Special School; Phakane High ; Pitso
Jantjie High; Moshaweng High
• Monitoring the implementation of school intervention plans
• Keep record of learner daily attendance at Camps and lock-in sessions
• Ensure that schools have separate intervention plans for progressed
learners / border liners & top performers / to address problems per subject.
(not one fits all intervention plan)
• Determine the sections which weighs more in examination papers per
subject where learners could score marks easily / Exam Technics
• Ensure that each school had cover the curriculum and completed all
prescribed SBA tasks
• Provide necessary resources and materials to assist grade 12 learners
• Assist learners with Exam tips for the subjects concerned.
• Provide materials that will enhance learning e.g. Previous question papers,
Limpopo
16 & 17
October
2020
Mopani West and East: Jubaweni Camp,
Maphokwane SS, Lepato High, Busheni
SS, Relebogile SS, Majeje SS,
Masasiwivona SS, Zivuko SS, DZJ
Mtebule, Hudson Ntsanwisi SS, Magoza
SS, Phusela
• School support visits
• Accountability Sessions
• All schools have been provided with video and audio lessons to enrich
teaching and learning.
• Subject advisors are teaching learners in centralised venues
• Enrichment classes
• Stakeholder engagements
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SUMMARY : DGS EXTRA TUITION
MONITORING TO DATEProvince Number of Schools Monitored
Gauteng 13
Free State 35
North West 12
Mpumalanga 12
KwaZulu Natal 20
Northern Cape 19
Limpopo 12
TOTAL 123
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SUMMARY OF LEARNER SUPPORT
• Despite the negative impact of COVID19 on teaching and learning,
innovative measures have been developed and used to ensure the
readiness of the Class of 2020.
• Provinces, Partners, Educational Stakeholders, Parents and Civil Society
(NGOs) went beyond the call of duty to assist and support Grade 12
learners;
• It should be noted that despite the abnormal context the Class of 2020 will
be subjected to the same high quality of examination that previous
cohorts were subjected to.
• Whilst significant efforts have been made to recover the academic
year and provide extraordinary support to the learners, the total impact
of the abnormal educational context remains an unknown and
therefore a concern.
• Learners and teachers and SMTs are commended for the resilience
they have shown in braving the pandemic with a single goal of ensuring the Class of 2020 receives optimum support.
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EXAM SYSTEM
READINESS
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THE EXAMINATION CYCLE
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EXAMINATION CYCLE
NATIONAL/ UMALUSIPROVINCIAL
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT(PEDS)NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF BASIC
EDUCATION
Phas
e
CERTIFICATION
RELEASE BY THE MINISTER / MEC
DECLARATION OF RESULTS
QUALITY ASSURANCE OF DATA
RESULTING
STATISTICAL MODERATION OF SBA
STANDARDISATION OF MARKS
REMARK / RECHECK
SUPPLEMENTARY
REGISTRATION OF EXAM CENTRES
REGISTRATION OF CANDIDATES
SETTING OF NATIONAL QUESTION PAPERS
INTERNAL MODERATION
EXTERNAL MODERATION
MONITORING & SUPPORT
SETTING OF COMMON & PREPARATORY EXAM
PAPERS
INTERNAL MODERATION
EXTERNAL MODERATION
PRINTING, PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION
CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION
MARKING
CAPTURING OF MARKS
TRAINING & APPOINTMENT OF
INVIGILATORS
ADMIN OF IRREGULARITIES
SBA MODERATION
DISTRICT MODERATION
PROVINCIAL MODERATION
SBA MARKS
HIGHER EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT
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SCOPE AND SIZE OF THE
2020 COMBINED
EXAMINATION
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2020
November
examination
NOVEMBER 2020 EXAMINATION
COMBINED JUNE
AND NOVEMBER
2020 EXAMINATION
2020 June
Examination
2020 SC
Candidates
2019 MEO
Candidates
2019 NSC
candidates
2020 NSC
FT Candidates
2020 NSC
PT Candidates
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2020 COMBINED EXAMINATION ENROLMENT
Category of Candidates Number
Nov NSC Full Time candidates: 616 021
Nov Part-Time Candidates: 113 846
June SC Candidates: 167 733
June NSC Full Time Candidates: 155 935
June NSC Part-Time Candidates: 5 164
Combined Total Number of Candidates:
1 058 699
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COMPARISON OF ENROLMENTS (2019/20)
(2020 NOVEMBER NSC )
Province
2019 2020Difference in
FT
Full-Time Part-Time Total Full-Time Part-Time Total 2019-2018
Eastern Cape 79 297 21 166 100 463 82 221 13 961 96 182 2 924
Free State 30 041 6 404 36 445 29 367 6 429 35 796 -674
Gauteng 111 188 42 787 153 975 116 123 33 604 149 727 4 935
KwaZulu-Natal 147 554 37 016 184 570 146 141 21 876 168 017 -1 413
Limpopo 93 932 31998 125 930 79 882 15 936 95 818 -14 050
Mpumalanga 56 833 14 068 70 901 57 064 6 483 63 547 231
North West 33 057 6 281 39 338 38 299 3 365 41 664 5 242
Northern Cape 11 459 2 079 13 538 12 183 1 641 13 824 724
Western Cape 53 393 9 164 62 557 54 741 10 551 65 292 1 348
National 616 754 170 963 787 717 616 021 113 846 729 867 -73375
NSC FULL-TIME ENROLMENT TRENDS
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
548,239
667,925 674,652
629,155 624,733 616,754 616,021
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NSC SUBJECT ENROLMENT TRENDS
SubjectEntered
2016
Entered
2017
Entered
2018
Entered
2019
Entered
2020
Difference
2020-2019
Accounting 137 349 116 149 104 553 91 581 97 250 5 669
Agricultural Sciences 108 543 108 756 108 794 107 068 102 026 -5 042
Business Studies 245 067 225 100 216 217 211 134 217 738 6 604
Economics 162 305 144 793 133 198 125 536 125 158 -378
English FAL 545 587 521 306 515 937 506 050 500 616 -5 434
Geography 310 088 306 474 308 014 310 705 301 411 -9 294
History 161 116 159 108 167 289 178 963 183 882 4 919
Life Sciences 356 784 352 594 351 377 345 209 334 844 -10 365
Mathematical Literacy 371 614 353 019 342 976 349 338 358 883 9 545
Mathematics 285 390 276 084 270 516 256 338 245 005 -11 333
Physical Sciences 200 418 197 960 193 869 186 366 181 957 -4 409
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NSC 2019/20 SUBJECT ENROLMENTS
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REGISTRATION OF
CANDIDATES/CENTRES
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CANDIDATE REGISTRATION
Tasks August 2020 September 2020 October 2020
20 21 30 31 6 9 13 18 28 30 1 2 6 12 16 19 21 24 27 30 31
Final Audit of NSC/SC Nov & SC
June 2020 registration database
completed (DBE)
NSC/SC Nov 2020 & SC June
2020 registration database final
closure (DBE)
DR Testing of the exam system
(DBE/PEDs/SITA/Umalusi
Submit second NSC/SC Nov
2020 enrolment report to
Umalusi (DBE)
System closes for all
development work (SITA/DBE)
Offline registration for SC June
2021 opens (PEDs)
DBE to confirm which PED will
use online system (DBE)
Submission of classification lists
of centers i.e. high, medium and
low (PEDs)
Dry Run Prep of the system for
readiness for the Nov NSC/SC
exam (DBE/SITA/ PEDs/Umalusi)
1
13
28
30
1 -16 October 2020
21
30
1
1
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CHALLENGESCHALLENGES MEDIATION
Management of the registration of five different
cohorts of candidates on two different systems
Early planning and ESAC discussions on
management of the system.
First year of upload of registration data from
SASAMs by all PEDs
Close monitoring and support by DBE
Errors sorted out though the verification
process.
Candidates registered for both June and
November exams
Protocol developed to manage these duplicate
registrations
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CENTRE REGISTRATIONa) New writing centres identified to accommodate the increased number
of candidates for the combined examinations in some PEDs.
b) Designated centres used mainly for the SC and PT candidates.
c) NSC candidates to write at their schools.
d) All independent centres have been audited.
e) All centres audited to ascertain risk profile and compliance to COVID-19
protocol.
f) Non-accredited independent centres managed according to Umalusi
protocol
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CHALLENGES CHALLENGES MEDIATION
Additional venues for the merged examinations. Use of community halls and church halls
Directions approved to accommodate more than 50
learners in school halls.
Management of non-accredited centers and the
cost implications.
PEDs are placing these candidates in existing public
schools
Informing SC candidates of new venue for writing PEDs and the DBE to consider the use of public
communication platforms to announce the
information on the writing of examinations.
Orientation of PT and SC candidates who will write
at FET centers
DBE develop a simple protocol which will be
distributed to candidates
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QUESTION PAPERS
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QUESTION PAPERS a) All 149 question papers for November 2020 have been set and approved by
Umalusi and were handed over to PEDs from 07 September 2020
b) In addition 40 Non official languages question papers have also been handed to
PEDS for printing
c) Adaptation and brailing of question papers managed appropriately
d) Question papers for June 2021 have been set and Umalusi has already approved
60% of these papers.
LSEN Number of QPs
Braille 64
Deaf 55
Large Print 88
Audio 59
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QUESTION PAPERSCHALLENGES MEDIATION STRATEGIES
a) Unavailability of some examining panel
members and moderators because of
comorbidities
a) The DBE and Umalusi investigating secure
electronic platforms that can be utilised in
the setting and moderating of QPs
b) Adhering to the lockdown regulations of
not having a big number of people at a
given place to set QPs
b) The DBE is currently hosting at least 6 panels
at a time while exploring an electronic system
c) Late finalisation of June 2021/
November 2021 QPs due to lockdown
restrictions
c) Need for the electronic system to be
expedited
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PRINTING, PACKING, STORAGE
AND DISTRIBUTION
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PRINTING STATUSPROVINCE PRINTING TIME FRAMES %COMPLETED
(AS AT 14 OCT.)
Eastern Cape 3 Oct. to 13 Nov. 10%
Free State 12 Oct to 16 Nov 10 %
Gauteng 18 Sept. to 14 Nov. 61%
KZN 21 Sept. to 2 Dec. 17,6%
Limpopo 12 Oct. to 4 Dec. 28,6%
Mpumalanga 21 Sept. to 3 Dec. 25%
Northern Cape 8 Sept. to 17 Sept. 100%
North West 15 Sept. to 9 Oct. 85%
Western Cape 14 Sept. to 18 Nov. 15%
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AUDIT OF STORAGE POINTS
a) PEDs have completed the audit of their storage points.
Over 90% fully approved. Those not approved will not be used.
b) DBE currently finalizing the verification of the audit.
c) All PEDS are utilising the same storage points as in 2019
and there has been no need to increase the number of storage
points except for one additional storage point in Limpopo.
d) Question papers will be distributed to centres on a daily
basis from the storage and distribution points.
e) Western Cape has a different distribution model which has
been audited by the DBE.
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Provinces Storage Points Nodal Points
Number Number with Number Number with
Full
Approval
Partial
Approv
al
Not
Approved
Full
Approval
Partial
Approval
Not
Approved
Eastern Cape 23 6 9 8 10 3 7 0
Free State 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gauteng 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0
KwaZulu-Natal 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0
Limpopo 56 45 10 1 7 3 4 0
Mpumalanga 4 4 0 0 20 20 0 0
North West 24 24 0 0 21 12 0 9
Northern Cape 30 30 0 0 0 0 0 0
Western Cape*** 512 474 38 0 02 02 0 0
Total 677 611 57 9 60 40 11 9
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PRINTING, PACKING, STORAGE &
DISTRIBUTIONCHALLENGES MEDIATION STRATEGIES
a) Printing of question papers will start
earlier than previous years. Hence longer
storage time – greater risk.
a) The printing plans of PEDs were closely
scrutinised to ensure a late
commencement of printing.
b) PEDs were requested to improve
security at storage points.
b) Three PEDs printing with one Service
Provider (SP) and two PEDs printing at GPW
b) DBE conducted an extensive audit of the
printing facilities at the SP and GPW.
c) Adherence to COVID-19 protocols. c) Close monitoring by DBE
d) Inadequate space at storage points
due to large quantities of material for the
combined examinations
d) PEDs to identify extra space within the
same building/storage to accommodate the
increased number of examination material.
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WRITING
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WRITING - STATUSa) All PEDs have completed the training of chief invigilators and are currently conducting
invigilator training. Strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols in Provinces where Face-to-
Face modality is used for the training of invigilators in cluster groupings.
b) PEDs have appointed private invigilators to manage the administration of
examination at designated centres. All private invigilators have been trained together
with the Chief Invigilators by the Head Office exam staff at all PEDs.
c) PEDs are expected to complete the training of monitors by the end of October
2020. Private monitors appointed by most PEDs to increase the coverage.
d) Social distancing decreased to 1m. Assist with the space provision for the writing of
the examination. The number of centres show enough rooms available for writing and
contingency if 1.5m space is utilised.
e) Writing of the Preparatory examination has served as a good test run.
f) PEDs have completed the audit of examination centres. Centres have been
categorised according to risk profile
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Province Risk
Classificati
on
Centre Category
Public Centre Independent Centre Designated Centre
Eastern Cape Total 933 53 117
Low 917 0 0
Medium 6 0 0
High 10 53 117
Free State Total 310 28 5
Low 310 0 0
Medium 0 17 0
High 0 11 5
Gauteng Total 966 238 22
Low 945 189 00
Medium 8 37 00
High 43 12 22
KwaZulu-Natal Total 1700 67 6
Low 1 207 0 0
Medium 322 0 6
High 171 67 0
Province Risk Classification
Centre Category
Public Centre Independent Centre Designated
Limpopo Total 1299 42 0
Low 1299 0 0
Medium 0 0 0
High 0 42 0
Mpumalanga Total 517 39 5
Low 481 0 0
Medium 23 0 0
High 12 39 5
North West Total 416 17 5
Low 413
Medium 3 17 5
High 28
Northern Cape Total 145 6 25
Low 140 0 0
Medium 0 0 25
High 5 6 0
Western Cape Total 400 68 44
Low 382 36 0
Medium 18 24 0
High 0 8 0
WRITING OF THE 2020 EXAMINATIONSCHALLENGES MEDIATION STRATEGIES
a) Shortage of Invigilators due to increased
candidate numbers and increased writing
venues
a) PEDs appointed private invigilators to minimise
the shortages. Used un-employed teachers.
b) Shortage of Monitors during writing. b) PEDs appointed part-time monitors. Also use
un-employed teachers.
c) Shortage of writing venues. c) PEDs identified additional venues for specific
centres which include nearby primary schools and
community centres..
d) Umalusi non-accredited independent centres d) All PEDs have applied for Umalusi
concession and to take over the administration of
the examination at the concerned centres.
e) Invigilator training using virtual platforms e) Continuous evaluation of the invigilator training.
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SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT
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EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVE MODERATION MODALITIES
a) Three predominant modalities that could be implemented:
• Onsite / Face moderation;
• Virtual moderation;
• Blended approach (Onsite/ Face and virtual)
b) There is a need for standardisation of Moderation approaches (Virtual; On-site or face;
Blended)
c) PEDS and Districts have a list of schools implementing onsite/ face; virtual
modalities or a combination of both for the SBA, Oral assessment/ SASL HL
Observing and Signing and (selected) and PATs
d) The PED and District compiled a schedule reflecting the timeframes, modality in which
the moderation will be conducted and schools sampled.
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QA OF PED SBA MODERATION : GRADE 12
Focus area Timeframes
QA of PED SBA Implementation 26 October – 4 November 2020
QA of PED PAT Moderation 26 October -20 November 2020
QA of SASL HL SBA and Observing and
Signing
19-23 October 2020
QA of PED Moderation of 2020 NSC LO CAT 9-26 November 2020
QA of Oral Moderation : Selected PEDs / HLs
( QA virtual moderation conducted: Sampling
in LP/ KZN/ WC)
19-23 October 2020
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QA OF PED SBA MODERATION : GRADE 12
National Summary of Subjects that will be
moderated
Subjects sampled per PED
8 Gateway Subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, Economics,
Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mathematics ;Physical Sciences.
2 Subjects per province
Request PEDs to indicate modality on which SBA was conducted and modality of external moderation in subject
Life Orientation LO CAT / SBA
SASL HL SASL SBA and Observing and Signing
Will not call learners ; Only verify learner evidence / recordings and teacher files.Focus on schools that had challenges last year.
Home Languages: IsiXhosa ; IsiZulu; Sepedi; Sesotho; Tshivenda As per PED Moderation plans
Possibility of virtual QA in WC , LP and KZN where virtual modalities of moderation have been trialled.
PATs : 12 Subjects
AMP, Agricultural Sc; Agric Tech; Civil Tech; Mechanical Tech; Electrical Tech; EGD; Design, Hospitality Studies; Music, Tourism, Consumer Studies.
2 Subjects per PED
Request PEDs to indicate modality on which PAT moderated in province in subject
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CHALLENGESCHALLENGES MEDIATION
Impact of COVID-19 on traditional/
centralised moderation processes at
district/ provincial and national levels
Adapted moderation systems and
processes implemented to ensure quality
assurance is reliable and valid.
Strict adherence to COVID-19
occupational health and safety protocols
when in-person/ centralised moderation is
conducted at school/ district/ provincial/
national levels.
Ensuring compliance to amended
SBA requirements
Closer monitoring and additional support
by DBE and PEDs
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MARKING
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MARKINGa) All PEDs have completed the marker selection process.
b) PEDs are currently managing the marking of subjects
where shortages of markers have been identified.
c) All PEDs have identified the required number of marking
centres to accommodate all the markers for the combined
examinations.
d) Plan for the marking guidelines standardisation meetings
(MSMs) has been developed with various modalities that will
be used indicated and shared with Umalusi.
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Marking Standardisation Meetings MODALITY 1 MODALITY 2
2 DAY CONTACT
MEETING + VIRTUAL
MEETING via MS TEAMS
2 DAY VIRTUAL
MEETINGS via MS
TEAMS
2 DAY VIRTUAL MEETINGS
via
MS TEAMS
CATEGORY A SUBJECTS
HIGH ENROLMENT
LANGUAGES AND NON
LANGUAGE SUBJECTS
CATEGORY B SUBJECTS
SELECTED NON-
LANGUAGE SUBJECTS
ARTS, SERVICES,
TECHNOLOGY
SPECIALISATIONS,
TECHNICAL
MATHEMATICS,
TECHNICAL SCIENCES
CATEGORY C SUBJECTS
SELECTED LANGUAGES
AND HOME AND FIRST
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
P3
ALL MSMS HAVE A VIRTUAL COMPONENT
MSMs are from 27 October 2020-22 December 2020 ; Last MSM after Christmas break will be
held from 28-30 December 2020 ( Electrical Technology :Digital)
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MARKERS REQUIRED BY PEDS : COMBINED 2020 NSC/ SC
EXAMINATION PED IMs CMs DCMs SMs Markers TOTAL
EC 89 89 157 890 4570 5795
FS 70 76 57 318 1650 2171
GP 119 119 386 1931 9680 12 235
KZN 70 67 242 1239 6179 7797
LP 53 77 200 1110 5556 6996
MP 75 76 109 632 3190 4082
NC 64 64 21 167 767 1083
NW 69 69 59 382 2046 2625
WC 69 69 80 401 2406 3025
TOTAL 45 809*
* PED statistics reported on 30 September 2020. Additional rounds of marker selection and
database clean up is in progress across PEDS to finalise the recommended markers.
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MARKING CENTRES PED No. of Marking Centres
EC 23
FS 23
GP 30
KZN 28
LP 25
MP 19
NC 4
NW 18
WC 10
TOTAL * 180 106
DBE AUDIT OF PED MARKER
SELECTION a) DBE will conduct a Verification audit of appointed markers
(including Reserves and Novices) from 9 to 13 November 2020.
b) Audit will cover PED Marker databases and evidence of
additional rounds of marker recruitment.
c) Verification of appointed markers in all gateway subjects;
Technology, Technical Sciences and Technical Mathematics;
Home Languages and EFAL P2.
d) Compliance with PAM criteria; Impact of Circular E13 of 2020
in response to extreme marker shortages experienced.
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CHALLENGES AND MEDIATION STRATEGIES
Challenge Mediation Strategy
Shortage of markers “rollover” of 2019 marker database with full verification of applicants’ eligibility
in tandem with new recruitment; Permitted increase in novice markers ( 15% )
and at least 20% Reserve Markers as a contingency
Extended marking session ( 18 days – 2 days training+ 16 days marking)
Disruption of in-person marker selection
processes due to COVID-19
Migrate to virtual marker selection process with full oversight by PED
Re-scheduling of in-person selection process – extend selection process
over more days ; fewer subject panels per day with strict adherence to the
COVID-19 safety protocols
Impact of co-morbidities on PED CM/ IM
capacity and on DBE panels
Succession planning to ensure required capacity is in place- trained,
mentored and supported to fulfil roles
Impact of COVID-19 on travel by PED
CMs/ IMs and vulnerability at in-person
MSMs
Implementation of mixed modality approach according to 3 categories of
meetings
• In-person + video conferencing
• Videoconferencing
• Teleconferencing
DBE and PED readiness: ICT
infrastructure for mixed modality
approach to MSMs
Audit of PED infrastructure
Audit of DBE infrastructure
Installation of required hard and software
Dry runs at DBE prior to MSMs
Orientation meetings with all PEDS108
MONITORING
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MONITORING OF THE WRITING
a) Daily reports to be submitted to the DBE during the writing
period.
b) The PEDs are expected to submit the Irregularity Reports on or
before Monday, 25 January 2021.
c) DBE part-time monitors to be deployed to monitor the writing and
the distribution chain of question papers.
d) Part-time monitors will also monitor the marking of the exams.
e) Use of On-line monitoring of writing of exams.
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MANAGEMENT OF
IRREGULARITIES
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MANAGEMENT OF IRREGULARITIESa) The pledge signing ceremony will be convened.
b) The parents and learners will also sign a commitment
agreement to ensure that learners and parents are made
aware of the consequences if they are implicated in
irregularities
c) There will be training of presiding officers.
d) The PED to provide plan :
• To finalise irregularities prior to the release of the results.
• For Management of irregularities at the marking centre
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MARK CAPTURING
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MARK CAPTUREa) Marks will be captured from 08 to 25 January 2021.
b) Provinces will submit Capture Plans by 02 November
to DBE to be Audited.
c) Strikes and Protest actions (NATJOINTS and
PROVJOINTS support).
d) Load shedding (Letter to CEO of Eskom. Meeting with
senior managers from ESKOM).
e) COVID 19 Protocols will be implemented.
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POST EXAM
PROCESSES
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POST WRITING ACTIVITIESACTIVITY START DATE END DATE
Marking 04/01/2021 22/01/2021
Mark Capture 08/01/2021 25/01/2021
NEIC 30/01/2021 30/01/2021
Pre-Standardisation & HEDCOM Meeting 01/02/2021 02/02/2021
Standardisation SC & NSC 03/02/2021 03/02/2021
Umalusi Approval Meeting 16/02/2021 16/02/2021
Release USAF Data 20/02/2021 20/02/2021
Ministerial Release of Results 22/02/2021 22/02/2021
Provincial Release of Results 23/02/2021 23/02/2021
Opening Remark/Recheck Applications 24/02/2021 24/02/2021
Release of Remark/Recheck Results/ Updated USAf
dataset Released
12/04/2021 12/04/2021
Closing date for registration for June 2021 Examinations 14/04/2021 14/04/2021
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CONSOLIDATED SYSTEM
EVALUATION
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EXAMINATION DASHBOARD
Serious Concerns
Moderate concerns
Good
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OVERALL EVALUATIONComponent Rating Comments
Question Papers
All question papers are set and approved by Umalusi.
Issues emanating from previous examinations have been
attended to.
All exam centres and storage points and nodal points have
been audited. Invigilator training has been completed
Marker appointments being finalized. Increased number of
reserve markers. Implementation of tolerance range and
authorisation of markers.
Diagnostic Report and SBA Comparative Analysis Report will
be distributed to all schools.
Administration
Marking
Analysis/Feedback
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STAFF CAPACITY The province has adequate staff to enable the execution of all
examination functions.Province Rating Comments
Eastern Cape
KZN at provincial level only has one director acting as Chief Director
and one Deputy Director. At the district level, a number of DCESs
are acting as CES.
Free State at Provincial Office has only one director. The current
organogram needs to be updated to appropriately cater for the
examination function.
North West post of chief director is vacant, so one of the directors is
Acting as CD. Vacancies exist both at provincial and district offices
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape
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Province Rating Comments
Eastern Cape The registration process is completed in all PEDs.
Eight of the nine PEDs uploaded candidate
registration data from SASAMS.
As at 30 September all provinces had finalized the
registration of candidates.
Registration data has been audited.
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape
REGISTRATION OF CANDIDATES Examination centres and candidates are accurately registered on the
examination system
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REGISTRATION OF CENTRES
Province Rating Comments
Eastern Cape All PEDs have evaluated the independent centres prior
to October 2019 in preparation for the 2020 NSC
examinations. PEDs have also categorised these
centres in terms of their risk profile and invigilation and
monitoring is organised accordingly.
Public centres are also categorised in terms of their
risk profile and monitoring and invigilation is organised
accordingly.
All centres have been audited for compliance to Covid
protocols and enough space to implement 1m (or 1.5m
social distancing if necessary)
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape
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PRINTING AND PACKING Question papers are accurately printed and packed
Province Comments
Eastern Cape Five of the nine PEDs have established efficient printing
facilities, with service providers that are located in-house.
Free State has established its own in house printing and is
printing the 2020 examination question papers in house for the
first time.The Eastern Cape outsources the printing, but this is done
under the direct management of the PED.
Limpopo and North West outsources to Government Printers,
and this is done in a designated area, under the monitoring
eye of the PED and DBE.Northern Cape outsourced to Gauteng department which has
its own in house printing.
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape
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Storage and Distribution of Question PapersQuestion papers are in secure storage and distributed in time to all schools and
candidates
Province Rating Comments
Eastern Cape All storage points have been audited for compliance to Norms and
Standards
All the question papers in the Western Cape are stored at schools
for at least 5 - 7 days. However, the PED has implemented a Smart
Locking Logic system, where the security bags are locked centrallyand can only be opened at a designated time, a few minutes prior to
the examination. Cannot be opened anytime earlier. This entire
process monitored centrally by the province.
In the case of all other PEDs, the limited number of storage pointswhere question papers are stored, have been audited and only
those that satisfy the security criteria are allowed to store question
papers.
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape
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Writing of the ExaminationsExaminations are written at secure venues under conditions compliant with policy/CI trained
Province Rating Comments
Eastern Cape All public and private centres have been verified by the PED in
terms of risk profile.
High risk centres are either taken over by the PED or a resident
monitor is placed at the centre for the duration of the exam.
Training of all invigilators is conducted based on a national
manual and training is conducted by a competent provincial and
district team. National training videos were developed and utilised by PEDS to ensure standardised training.
Invigilator training across PEDs was conducted mostly virtually
and in some cases face to face.
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape 125
Marker Competency Competent markers are appointed and trained.
Province Rating Comments
Eastern Cape DBE and Umalusi will be conducting an audit of marker
appointments. Where there is non-compliance, this will be
corrected.
MP and WC has an on-line system for the application of
markersMarker shortages in a small number of subjects across most
PEDs. PEDs will extend the number of days needed for
marking to accommodate the marker shortages or use a
staggered marking approach.
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape
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Marking Organisation Marking process contributes to efficiency and high quality
Province Rating Comments
Eastern Cape Quality of marking has improved by the implementation of the
tolerance range, marker authorisation and stringent control
measures by senior markers, deputy chief markers, chief
markers and internal moderators – Pyramidal structure of quality
assurance.
Markers are trained using copies of “live scripts” to ensure
consistency across markers.
Extensive marking guideline discussions at DBE that are chaired by directors, and a day focussed on chief marker and internal
moderator training
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape 127
Monitoring Monitoring conducted at two tier level and covers key exam process
Province Rating Comments
Eastern Cape PEDS have completed the training of monitors. Eastern Cape
has appointed 48 part-time monitors to support the monitoring
process.
WCED has implemented a smart app that is used by theschool to report on the status of examinations on a daily basis
to head office and this data is consolidated electronically.
Gauteng and Northern Cape will have a 100% monitoring
coverage.Western Cape will have at least 80% monitoring coverage
All PEDs are expected to satisfy a 70-100% monitoring
coverage
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape 128
Handling of irregularities Irregularities are identified and dealt with appropriately.
Province Rating Comments
Eastern Cape The PEICs are established in all PEDs and are fully
functional.
In terms of the DAICs and SAICs, these structures have
been established, but the functionality of the SAICS is in question. This does not impact on examinations but on
SBA.
Reduction of irregularities noted across all PEDs.
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape
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School Based Assessment (SBA)Rigorous moderation systems established at provincial, district and school
level.
Province Rating Comments
Eastern Cape There are systems in place for moderation at school and
district levels at all PEDs, but these are lacking in terms of
their rigour and coverage.
The Umalusi statistical moderation is nonetheless the safety net which ensures that SBA marks are adjusted to
within a specific margin of the examination marks.
A few PEDs have made significant strides in improving the
quality of SBA.
Due to the Covid 19 pandemic and amendments to the
ATP, the completion of SBA tasks by some learners has to
be closely monitored to avoid incomplete SBA
Free State
Gauteng
KwaZulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape
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Mark Capture and ProcessingMarks are captured accurately in the allocated time and the PED has the processing
capability
Province Rating Comments
Eastern Cape All PEDs have adequate capturers in place and have
planned appropriately to manage the capture in the limited
time available prior to system closure.
All PEDs have the requisite staff capability to manage the processing of results and to ensure accurate release of
results
Free State
Gauteng
Kwa Zulu Natal
Limpopo
Mpumalanga
Northern Cape
North West
Western Cape
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RISK MANAGEMENT
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GENERAL RISK MANAGEMENT RISKS MITIGATION STRATEGIES
a) Second wave of infections • Advocacy and continuous reminders of
adherence to protocols.
b) Protest actions and disruptions to
examinations
• Engagement with NATJOC and PROVJOC.
• Increased security
c) Infections at examination centres causing
some of them to close.
• District to have a team on standby to conduct
deep cleaning and decontamination of the
examination venues overnight.
• Protocol for back-up papers to be finalised
d) Infections at marking centres causing some
of them to close.
• PED team to be on standby for deep cleaning
and decontamination of the venues at the
marking centre.
• Alternative venues for possible relocation
e) Printing of two PEDs at GPW • Intensive audit of the printing at GPW
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GENERAL RISK MANAGEMENT RISKS MITIGATION STRATEGIES
f) Load shedding Letter to CEO of Eskom. Meeting with senior managers from ESKOM
g) Management of
Examination in Eswatini
Meeting with senior delegation from Eswatini; KZN conducted state of
readiness visit to UTECH)
h) Management of space. Reduction to 1m social distancing and close monitoring.
PEDS also have additional venues ( community halls identified if
social distance needs to be extended to 1.5m)
i) Shortage of markers Current identification of marker shortages and planning with PEDs on
the management: eg extending the marking days, )
j) Completion of SBA Monitoring and reporting by PEDs and moderation by DBE
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CONCLUSION
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CONCLUSIONa) The DBE is working collaboratively with the PEDs and all stakeholders to
ensure that all learners are fully supported.
b) Curriculum coverage is being continuously monitored to ensure that all
schools have covered the full curriculum.
c) The Preparatory examination will serve as a reliable indicator of the level of
performance of learners and the remedial measures that need to implemented,
prior to the writing of the final exam on 5 November 2020.
d) All the identified risks will be managed closely to ensure that the credibility
and the integrity of the examinations is not compromised.
e) The DBE will be working through established structures to develop
curriculum and recovery plans for 2021.
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RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATIONIt is recommended that the
Portfolio Committee notes and
discusses the State of
Learner and Exam System
Readiness for the 2020 NSC
exam.138
