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11/01/2017

SA education system one of the worst in the world - The Economist

The publication reported that South Africa ranked 75th out of 76, in a ranking table of education systems drawn up by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2015.
http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/sa-education-system-one-of-the-worst-in-the-world-the-economist-20170106

In the same week that South Africa’s matric results were released, international news magazine, The Economist, has declared the country’s education system to be one of the worst in the world.

10/01/2017

South Africa’s pupils will be able to obtain as little as 20% in mathematics in Grades 7, 8 and 9 and still progress to the next year of learning. (http://www.biznews.com/thought-leaders/2016/12/14/maths)

What confidence our education department has in us! Is this necessary?

Lowering the maths pass rate to 20% is nothing new. According to an expert, there's been a lot of jiggery-pokery going on with pass rates for many years.

31/12/2016

Are you in Matric?
Do you struggle with mathematics?
Can you master the complicated formulae that make up science and chemistry?
Are you able to achieve high pass mark in Accounting?
Are you afraid whether you will get the marks that you need to be able to study the course that you want at the institution of your choice?

Do you want your parents to be happy with your marks and your success?

28/12/2016

One of the best days of your life: Graduation