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The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has conducted Systemic Tests in Language and Mathematics for Grades 3 and 6 learners since 2002. The programme was extended to Grade 9 in 2010. The results assist schools to identify areas for improvement and assist the WCED to identify areas of the curriculum that require additional support. |
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Independent schools were invited to participate in the testing programme from 2010. Subsidised independent schools are required to participate while non-subsidised independent schools participate by invitation. |
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This minute serves as a formal invitation to all non-subsidised independent schools with more than 10 learners in each of Grades 3, 6 and 9 to participate in the WCED's Systemic Tests for 2015. These tests will be administered by independent service providers appointed by the WCED. |
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Your attention is drawn to the following details for the 2015 tests:
- Testing will take place from 14 to 28 October 2015.
- Tests will be scheduled for one day per school.
- Grade 3 learners will be tested in Language and Mathematics, in the language of learning and teaching (LoLT) of the school (English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa).
- Grades 6 and 9 learners will be tested in Language and Mathematics in the LoLT of the school (English or Afrikaans).
- The pass mark for all tests is 50%.
- School reports will be issued to all schools.
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Should your school be interested in participating in the 2015 tests, kindly do the following:
- Complete the attached form as an expression of interest by your school to participate in the Grades 3, 6 and 9 testing programme, and send it to Mr Vumile Nyalashe at fax no. 086 555 3955 or e-mail address vumile.nyalashe@westerncape.gov.za by 17 April 2015.
- Register on the WCED's Central Education Management Information System (CEMIS) and enter the names and details of your Grade 3, 6 and 9 learners by 31 July 2015. For further enquiries on CEMIS registration, contact Ms Shaliem Galiem at tel. no. 021 467 2293 or e-mail address shaliem.galiem@westerncape.gov.za
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Kindly note that CEMIS does not accept information on new learners after the end of the third school term of each year. |
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The WCED looks forward to the participation of non-subsidised independent schools in the WCED Systemic Tests for Grades 3, 6 and 9. |
SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2015:02:10
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