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The CTA is developed by the national Department of Education (DoE). In all learning areas the CTA consists of performance-based tasks (Section A) and pen-and-paper tasks (Section B). Both components are compulsory for a learner to be resulted at Grade 9 level.
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The CTA in Grade 9 counts 25% of the final assessment and constitutes the formal assessment task for Term 4.
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The Department of Education sets the national timetable for the administration of Section B of the CTA.
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Section B of the CTA must be conducted under controlled conditions and in compliance with the national timetable.
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Due to the absence of national policy on the conduct of the CTA, the WCED identified a need for a regulatory framework to ensure consistency in the management, conduct and administration of the CTA across the province.
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The circular and the Regulatory Framework for the CTA are based on stipulations in the policy document, National policy on the conduct, administration and management of the National Senior Certificate: A qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) in Gazette 30048.
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Principals and managers must ensure that every official involved in the CTAs has a clear understanding of the contents of the Regulatory Framework attached to this circular as Addendum A.
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Non-compliance to this framework will be regarded as an assessment irregularity and will be dealt with as such.
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Your co-operation in this regard will be appreciated.
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SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2008:10:14
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