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Umalusi

SA matrics shine with highest national pass rate yet of 87.3%

South Africa

SA matrics shine with highest national pass rate yet of 87.3%

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Are matric exams a fair test? Here is how to tackle systemic biases and work towards equity

South Africa

Are matric exams a fair test? Here is how to tackle systemic biases and work towards equity

By Mark Potterton

Solving the maths equation in SA amid a positive symbol and overall negative trend

South Africa

Solving the maths equation in SA amid a positive symbol and overall negative trend

By Nicky Roberts

Education Minister Gwarube pleads for ‘minimal disruptions’ at schools during matric exam period

South Africa

Education Minister Gwarube pleads for ‘minimal disruptions’ at schools during matric exam period

By Victoria O’Regan

Umalusi matric irregularities findings — group copying, errors in exam papers heighten concerns

South Africa

Umalusi matric irregularities findings — group copying, errors in exam papers heighten concerns

By Msindisi Fengu

A matric debacle — learners discover what happens when online schooling goes wrong

Business Maverick

A matric debacle — learners discover what happens when online schooling goes wrong

By Tabelo Timse for amaBhungane

AI can help us find some answers in the elusive quest for ‘quality’ in education

South Africa

AI can help us find some answers in the elusive quest for ‘quality’ in education

By Mark Potterton

Meet the top achievers among matriculants who fought a good fight and ‘remained the light amid load shedding’

South Africa

Meet the top achievers among matriculants who fought a good fight and ‘remained the light amid load shedding’

By Michelle Banda

Remember that problematic matric exam maths question? ‘Valuable lessons’ learnt, says Umalusi

South Africa

Remember that problematic matric exam maths question? ‘Valuable lessons’ learnt, says Umalusi

By Michelle Banda

Umalusi gives matric exam results release on Friday the nod, says cheating not systemic

South Africa

Umalusi gives matric exam results release on Friday the nod, says cheating not systemic

By Michelle Banda

‘Where is your humanity, man?’ Readers and a psychologist join debate about ‘unsolvable’ matric exam maths problem

South Africa

‘Where is your humanity, man?’ Readers and a psychologist join debate about ‘unsolvable’ matric exam maths problem

By Michelle Banda

Solving the unsolvable 5.1 problem — disastrous matric maths question stumps teachers and learners alike

Africa

Solving the unsolvable 5.1 problem — disastrous matric maths question stumps teachers and learners alike

By Michelle Banda