Matric in a sentence

Student leader and matric learner Sinovuyo Mbada said she felt frustrated that matric learners have not yet started classes.

The “real” matric pass rate – the number of learners who started grade 10 two years ago and passed their matric exams in 2019 – is, however, much lower.

To alleviate some of the negative effects felt by matric students during this time, Primestars, a youth organisation that facilitates youth development for high school students, has put together a catch-up programme for matric learners in public schools.

A former Hawks’ security, Phelisa Lande (45) who submitted fake matric certificate for employment at the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Bellville has been fined R5000.

Apparently, the Chiefs technical team, including assistant coach Arthur Zwane, want Vilakazi to complete his matric first before thinking much about his football career.

Instead of negotiating with business, convincing the economists, and being decisive with the education ministry in moving exams; Ramaphosa just let the matric final exams become a convenient scapegoat.

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Rushana Ahmed (left) with Raeesa on the day of Raeesa's matric farewell.

Some are teaching in disciplines where maybe they themselves did not even take the subject for their own matric.

With matric results out, students are rushing for places in universities and colleges, yet many will not get in due to limited university intakes.

And it was great to hear some of the people managing Walaza’s fledgling career talking about how they were acutely aware of the need to ensure he focussed on his matric exams ahead of his athletic performances.

For example, a matric class in a township (underdeveloped, generally urban areas largely inhabited by Black South Africans) will boast a pass rate of 80%.

IEB celebrates 5th straight 98% matric pass rate, welcomes 17 new schools, and focuses on quality and teacher support.

In addition, they require systematic planning at levels of the system, from early childhood development (ECD) up to matric.

Mitchell advised the class of 2024 to take it easy, and not be pressured by the bad reputation that Matric comes with.

Poverty, crime, substance abuse and even child-headed households — these are among the challenges facing a large number of matric pupils preparing for the pinnacle of their secondary school careers.

Pupils sit for their English Paper 1 for their matric final exam at Tygerberg High School on 30 October 2023 in Cape Town.

The incident is not isolated, with similar reports emerging annually, particularly concerning matric result access.

There’s a lot that can be said about matric results; the formulas to adjust them, the increasingly pushed release date and the DA’s annual “real” pass rate template.

The students can download BSE Odisha matric exam certificates at 4 pm.