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The purpose of this circular is to provide schools with the timetable for the writing of the Annual National Assessments (ANA) scheduled for 2012. |
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The ANA will be written from 18 – 21 September 2012. The dates given appear on the attached prescribed timetable. Failure to adhere to the prescribed dates and times will constitute an assessment irregularity. |
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The days on which the ANA are administered are ordinary schooldays and teaching and learning should resume immediately after the assessments have been completed. |
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Learners will write the tests of the grades they are in during 2012. |
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As this is a national assessment, monitoring will be undertaken by district officials, provincial officials as well as representatives of the Department of Basic Education (DBE). |
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Principals must ensure that they receive the correct number of tests per grade, per learning area and language of learning and teaching. Principals are required to ensure the security and confidentiality of the test material at all times. |
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Education district officials and principals are kindly requested to bring the contents of this circular to the attention of staff, learners and parents. |
SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2012:03:06
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