1. Examination guidelines and exemplar question papers have been developed to assist teachers and learners in their preparation for the 2018 NSC examinations in the following subjects:

  • Technical Sciences
  • Technical Mathematics
  • Mechanical Technology
  • Civil Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Information Technology
2. The examination guidelines and exemplar question papers for all the listed subjects, with the exception of Electrical Technology, are available on the Department of Basic Education's (DBE) website at https://bit.ly/2vDlOuh and https://bit.ly/2HpLdcx respectively.

3. These examination guidelines and exemplar question papers have implications for teaching and learning as they provide clarity on areas which are said to be ambiguous in some of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) documents.

4. The examination guidelines do not substitute the CAPS documents as they merely provide information regarding the final NSC examinations and where necessary, clarify the scope and depth of the content to be assessed.

5. Each guideline must always be used in conjunction with the CAPS of each subject.

6. Principals and district officials are kindly requested to bring the contents of this minute to the attention of all staff, parents and learners.


SIGNED: PAD BEETS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2018:05:07