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School's Report 2012 National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination

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SCHOOL’S REPORT <strong>2012</strong> NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (<strong>NSC</strong>) EXAMINATION<br />

Figure 5 provides the comparison of learner performance in Grades 1-6 and 9 in Mathematics.<br />

Figure 5: Comparison of Learner Performance in Grades 1-6 and 9: Mathematics<br />

A great improvement in learner performance is displayed in Figure 5 from Grade1-6 where the<br />

provincial average percentages are greater than national percentages. In Grade 9 it is only the<br />

difference of 1% and this data forms the baseline.<br />

5.4 Comparison of 2011 and <strong>2012</strong> Learner Performance<br />

Figure 6 compares the average pass percentage marks for Grades 1-6 and 9 between 2011 and<br />

<strong>2012</strong> in Mathematics.<br />

Figure 6: Average percentage marks for Grades 1-6 and 9 in 2011 and <strong>2012</strong>: Mathematics<br />

In Figure 6 it is observed that learners generally performed better in Mathematics in <strong>2012</strong> compared<br />

to 2011. There was a slight increase (4, 7% average) in average percentage marks for Grades 1, 2<br />

and 5; and significant increase of 11% and 12% in Grades 3 and 4 respectively. There is a decline<br />

of 6% in Grade 6. Grade 9 performances could not be compared as it was for the first time for these<br />

learners to write ANA.<br />

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