The matric mathematics paper 2 and physical sciences paper 2 are to be rewritten across SA.
This is according to a statement from basic education minister Angie Motshekga, released to journalists ahead of a media briefing on Friday afternoon.
“The CEM [Council of Education Ministers] decided that a national rewrite of both mathematics paper 2 and physical sciences paper 2 is necessary. Mathematics paper 2 will be written on Tuesday December 15 at 2pm, and physical sciences paper 2 will be written on Thursday December 17 at 9am.
“It was not an easy decision to take but one which is necessary under the circumstances. We need to work hard to deal with the human factor in the examination system,” said Motshegka.
She said that the “viral spread of information on the cyber networks made it virtually impossible to accurately identify the number of pupils that have had access to the leaked question papers”.
After stakeholders were consulted, there was “convergence on the need to protect the integrity of the examination and to expose the culprits who place the lives of our learners at risk”.
“The National Senior Certificate (NSC) is the flagship qualification relating to schooling. Credibility of the NSC examination is of paramount importance. Any lingering doubt relating to the credibility of the NSC examinations must be thoroughly investigated and addressed,” Motshekga said.
“Avoiding prior access to the question paper is what all security measures are directed towards.”
This is a developing story.
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Matric maths and science papers to be rewritten
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The matric mathematics paper 2 and physical sciences paper 2 are to be rewritten across SA.
This is according to a statement from basic education minister Angie Motshekga, released to journalists ahead of a media briefing on Friday afternoon.
“The CEM [Council of Education Ministers] decided that a national rewrite of both mathematics paper 2 and physical sciences paper 2 is necessary. Mathematics paper 2 will be written on Tuesday December 15 at 2pm, and physical sciences paper 2 will be written on Thursday December 17 at 9am.
“It was not an easy decision to take but one which is necessary under the circumstances. We need to work hard to deal with the human factor in the examination system,” said Motshegka.
She said that the “viral spread of information on the cyber networks made it virtually impossible to accurately identify the number of pupils that have had access to the leaked question papers”.
After stakeholders were consulted, there was “convergence on the need to protect the integrity of the examination and to expose the culprits who place the lives of our learners at risk”.
“The National Senior Certificate (NSC) is the flagship qualification relating to schooling. Credibility of the NSC examination is of paramount importance. Any lingering doubt relating to the credibility of the NSC examinations must be thoroughly investigated and addressed,” Motshekga said.
“Avoiding prior access to the question paper is what all security measures are directed towards.”
This is a developing story.
TimesLIVE
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