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satisfied that nothing has compromised the integrity or credibilityof the examinations process. We therefore conclude that theexaminations were fair, valid and credible. We commend IEB forrunning a successful and credible examinations process.Accordingly, we hereby approve the release of the results of theNational Senior Certificate Examinations administered by theIndependent Examinations Board on a date to be determined byIEB.1.2 General Education and Training Certificate – (ABET)In total, approximately 1 070 candidates sat for the GETCABET examinations.Eight (8) learning areas were presented for standardisation.Following moderation, raw examination marks were acceptedfor all eight (8) learning areas.For detailed standardisation decisions, refer to the power-pointslides.Final declaration and release of results:Having studied all the evidence at hand on the management andconduct of the examinations administered by the IEB, Umalusi issatisfied that nothing has compromised the integrity or credibility ofthe examination process. We therefore conclude that theexaminations were fair, valid and credible. We commend IEB forrunning a successful and credible examinations process. Accordingly,we hereby approve the release of the results of the ABETPage 10 of 14
Examinations administered by the Independent Examinations Board ona date to be determined by IEB.2. Examinations administered by the Eksamensraad vir ChristelikeOnderwysIn total, 1 273 candidates sat for the National SeniorCertificate examinations administered by ERCO.A total of 21 subjects were presented for standardisation.After moderation, raw examination marks were accepted for18 the subjects. This figure represents 86% of thesubjects.Moderation with minor upward shifts towards the averagehistorical learner performance profile was effected in 3subjects. This represents 14% of the subjects.No downward adjustments were made.For detailed standardisation decisions refer to slidesFinal Declaration and release of results:Umalusi has the responsibility to safeguard the quality, standard,integrity and credibility of the National Senior Certificate. In doingso, we must ensure that learners are not unduly advantaged ordisadvantaged by factors related to the conduct and managementof the examination processes.Umalusi has serious concerns about the Eksamensraad virChristelike Onderwys’ (ERCO’s) ability and capacity to run aPage 11 of 14
Page 1 and 2: Opening commentsbyProf Sizwe Mabize
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