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The Curriculum and Assessment Policy (CAPS) for Accounting and Business Studies specifies that the examination for these subjects should consist of one three-hour paper of 300 marks. |
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The Council of Education Ministers has approved the splitting of the current Accounting and Business Studies examination into two two-hour papers of 150 marks each. |
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Circular 0003/2018, dated 23 January 2018, indicated the implementation dates and new paper structures for Accounting and Business Studies. |
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To ensure a smooth implementation, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has developed examination guidelines for Grade 10 Accounting and Business Studies. |
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The Grade 10 examination guideline for Accounting is attached as Annexure A. |
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The Grade 10 examination guideline for Business Studies is attached as Annexure B. |
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Principals are kindly requested to bring this information to the attention of all teachers of public and independent schools. |
SIGNED: PAD BEETS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2018:11:13
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