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The WCED has been conducting systemic tests in Mathematics and Language for Grades 3 and 6 since 2002. In 2010 testing was extended to include Grade 9. |
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Learners in all public ordinary schools with 5 or more learners in the specific grades are tested. |
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Special schools are excluded from the testing programme. |
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In the past, the schools listed above were classified as Special Schools and did not participate in the WCED Systemic tests for Grade 9. |
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A decision has been taken that these schools will no longer be classified as Special Schools and will participate in the tests from 2013. |
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Below are important features of the systemic testing programme that everyone needs to be aware of:
- The tests are independently administered. Selected service providers are responsible for the administration of the tests.
- Testing material is kept confidential and WCED employees are requested not to try to get a glimpse of the papers. The service providers are appropriately briefed in as far as this is concerned.
- Test date notification letters are sent to participating schools.
- The notification letters also refer to exemplars that are available on CEMIS.
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The exemplars have been placed on the CEMIS and can be accessed as follows:
- Select the menu item, "Assessment".
- n the drop-down menu, select the icon indicating the exemplars for the appropriate grade, e.g. Grade 3 Exemplars, Grade 6 Exemplars or Grade 9 Exemplars.
- Click on the learning area you wish to open: i.e. choose between "Language" and "Mathematics".
- Boxes with language options will open.
- Select the language of your choice and download the exemplars and the educatorˇ¦s guide (where appropriate).
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Should you have any question relating to systemic testing, please contact Dr Andile Siyengo at (021) 467 2023 for further assistance. |
SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2013:08:05
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