Cape Town - Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer on Monday wished thousands of National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates across the province good luck as they begin writing their 2016 trial examinations this week.
“The trial examinations are extremely important for our matric learners and form an essential part of their preparation ahead of the 2016 National Senior Certificate examinations. Learners use the results of these exams to determine which areas they need to concentrate on ahead of the NSC,” explained Schäfer.
Schäfer motivated the pupils by reassuring them that their success would depend on what they put into their studies. “This in turn depends on how you plan your time, how hard you study, and that you stay focused, positive and healthy,” said Schäfer.
It was also stipulated that once the trials are completed, District Officials will work with their schools to examine the results and determine which schools in particular need additional support during the final stages of the matric school year.
Schäfer encouraged those studying under difficult circumstances to use their schools, the province's MOD community centres and libraries in their communities as quiet, safe and secure areas to study.
With only 44 days to go until the start of the 2016 NSC examinations, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) was committed to supporting NSC candidates in every possible way to pass matric and to achieve excellent results, she added.
To help candidates pass their matric, the WCED has made a variety of resources available online, including:
- A “Tips for Success” booklet that provides advice on preparing for the exams, planning study time and what to cover in each subject.
- Past exam papers that are essential for practice purposes. Candidates should use their June exam results to identify strengths and weaknesses needing further attention.
- The WCED's ePortal that provides a wide variety of resources, including matric videos on key subjects (search for “matric support” in the search bar).
- The WCED's Matric Support site includes answers to 57 frequently asked questions, from obtaining results to obtaining your matric certificate.
- The Matric Support site also provides the 2016 NSC Examination timetable.
- Candidates can find these resources on the WCED's ePortal and Matric Support site at wcedeportal.co.za and wced.school.za.
“The matric class of 2016 is entering one the most challenging and arguably most important times of their lives, the build up to their final examinations. I therefore would like to thank all educators, family members and care givers for their support thus far. We trust that you will continue supporting our Grade 12s until the final examination,” said Schäfer.
African News Agency