High provincial pass rates may be at the expense of weaker learners, experts warn
A low throughput rate is concerning because it indicates pupils who are at risk of failing matric are being excluded, academic says
28 January 2024 - 19:36
Education experts have cautioned against taking the provincial matric pass rates for 2023 at face value, saying it should be considered with each province’s throughput rate.
Data released by the department of basic education in its technical report shows the Free State achieved the highest provincial matric pass rate (89.3%) yet it had SA’s lowest throughput rate (55.3%), suggesting a high proportion of learners drop out before they write matric...
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