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STRUCTURE OF THE STATE OF READINESS FOR ANA AND NSC

Business UnusualPresentation to Portfolio Committee

Mr HM MweliDate: 2 September 2014

THE PRESENTATION OUTLINE• Introduction• Schooling landscape and context• Progress in improving learning outcomes• Focusing on quality and efficiency

– Quality– Efficiency

• Monitoring and support– The focus of the quarterly report on reading– The focus of NSLA quarterly report– The focus of provincial visits– A summary of DBE observations

“ The Department of Basic Education understands the need to improve the quality

of outcomes at different grades for mathematics, literacy and science. It has set

ambitious targets for 2024. For language and numeracy in grade 3 and grade 6, the target is that 90 percent of learners should

perform at the required level”

(National Planning Commission: National Development Plan, November 2011)

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INTRODUCTION

SCHOOLING LANDSCAPE

AND CONTEXT

NUMBER OF LEARNERS, EDUCATORS AND SCHOOLS IN THE ORDINARY SCHOOL SECTOR, BY PROVINCE, IN 2013

School Realities: 2013 5

Learners Educators Schools Learners Educators Schools Learners

As % of National

Total Educators

As % of National

Total Schools

As % of National

Total

Eastern Cape 1 881 605 63 137 5 562 56 473 2 870 171 1 938 078 15.5 66 007 15.5 5 733 22.3Free State 649 806 23 721 1 327 14 702 754 69 664 508 5.3 24 475 5.8 1 396 5.4Gauteng 1 899 542 59 357 2 056 229 984 15 466 593 2 129 526 17.1 74 823 17.6 2 649 10.3KwaZulu-Natal 2 798 975 91 285 5 937 67 595 4 772 219 2 866 570 23. 96 057 22.6 6 156 23.9Limpopo 1 662 106 54 708 3 924 52 726 2 400 143 1 714 832 13.7 57 108 13.4 4 067 15.8Mpumalanga 1 025 859 33 380 1 768 26 948 1 556 117 1 052 807 8.4 34 936 8.2 1 885 7.3Northern Cape 279 445 8 725 553 3 186 247 20 282 631 2.3 8 972 2.1 573 2.2North West 773 040 25 169 1 551 15 221 1 025 55 788 261 6.3 26 194 6.2 1 606 6.2Western Cape 1 005 466 32 347 1 458 46 969 4 104 197 1 052 435 8.4 36 451 8.6 1 655 6.4

South Africa 11 975 844 391 829 24 136 513 804 33 194 1 584 12 489 648 100.0 425 023 100.0 25 720 100.0

IndependentPublic Public and Independent

Province

PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF LEARNERS IN ORDINARY SCHOOLS, BY PHASE, IN 2013

School Realities: 2013

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DISTRIBUTION OF 4 928 SMALL SCHOOLS BY DISTRICT

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NUMBER OF SCHOOLS WITH MULTI-GRADE CLASSES, BY PROVINCE, 2012

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Multi-grade schools in SA=6665(26%)

2333

1131

722 688 631441 379

185 155

0

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

EC KZN FS MP LP NW WC GT NC

PROGRESS IN IMPROVING LEARNING

OUTCOMES

BUDGETS FOR PROVIDING CAPS TEXTBOOKS

PROVINCE 2011/12 ALLOCATION 2012/13 ALLOCATION 2013/14 ALLOCATION Total budget for providing CAPS

textbooks

Eastern Cape R 617 308 407.00 R 599 931 000.00 R 688 000 000.00 R 1 905 239 407.00

Free State R 158 005 184.23 R 184 398 229.46 R 250 825 803.23 R 593 229 216.92

Gauteng R 496 048 224.70 R 640 936 865.00 R 1 136 985 089.70

KwaZulu-Natal R 490 115 418.84 R 453 974 178.00 R 487 715 257.00 R 1 431 804 853.84

Limpopo R 134 000 000.00 R 239 000 000.00 R 260 000 000.00 R 633 000 000.00

Mpumalanga R 257 309 000.00 R 451 000 000.00 R 708 309 000.00

Northern Cape R 64 675 898.40 R 68 135 056.79 R 98 932 978.38 R 231 743 933.57

North West R 192 767 144.36 R 351 454 866.00 R 544 222 010.36

Western Cape R 121 962 558.72 R 152 413 921.51 R 306 381 217R 580 757 697.62

Total R 1 586 067 467.19 R 2 643 976 754.82 R 3 535 246 987.00 R 7 765 291 209.01

TEXTBOOK RETENTION AND RETRIEVAL

Province

Grades 1 - 3 Grades 4-6 Grades 10-11Number of books given to learners

Number of books returned by learners

% Retrieved

Number of books given to learners


% Retrieved

Number of books given to learners


% Retrieved

EASTERN CAPE 235 513 196 004 83.3% 457 750 417 798 91,3% 326 113 260 256 79,85%

FREE STATE The FSDoE has requested to submit the Retention and Retrieval report to DBE in the second week of July 2014, as most Districts have asked for extension for submission of their reports.

GAUTENG 1285201 1245004 97% 4396977 4127701 94% 1417156 1383297 98%

KWAZULU

NATAL

Capturing of returns from schools at district level has not yet been completed and the provincial report is still being finalized

LIMPOPO 51904 49868 96% 675266 604895 89% 747175 646797 87%

MPUMALANGA 45573 35048 77% 168107 149699 89% 161619 147173 91%

NORTHERN

CAPENA NA 98% NA NA 89% NA NA 90%

NORTH WESTThe province is working with a service provider to capture the hard copies of reports obtained from schools. The report will be available in August

WESTERN CAPE 444890 364267 82% 971539 897375 92% 641582 641582 100%

UNIVERSAL COVERAGE

Phase Grade WC EC

GP (Only section 20 schools)

KZN (Only section 20 schools)

MP FS NC LP NW

FOUNDATION PHASE

4 Textbooks and 2 Graded Readers per learner

1 92% 195.1%91%

100%100% DBE

Workbooks No report 95%100% DBE

Workbooks 90%

2 92% 193.3%91%

100%100%

Workbooks No report 95%100%

Workbooks 90%

3 93% 189.5%91%

100%100%

Workbooks No report 95%100%

Workbooks 90%INTERMEDIATE PHASE

6 Textbooks and 2 Core Readers per learner

4 91% 118.7% 93% 73% 100% No report 95% 99 % 90%

5 90% 116.8% 93% 72% 100% No report 95% 99 % 90%

6 91% 118.7% 93% 73% 100% No report 95% 99 % 90% SENIOR PHASE

9 Textbooks; 2 Core Readers and 2 Novels per learner

7 89% 88.7% 58% 100% No report 100% 98,85% 85%8 87% 67.5% 20% 100% No report 100% 98,85% 85%9 87% 66.3% 21% 100% No report 100% 98,85% 85%

FET PHASE

7 Textbooks and a set of prescribed Literature per learner

10 82% 88.3% 95% 42% 100% No report 100% 100% 85%

11 83% 89.0% 97% 52% 100% No report 100% 100% 85%12 90% 95.6% 90% 46% 100% No report 100% 100% 85%

Total 89% 117.0% 93% 63% 100% No report 98% 99% 87%

PROVINCIAL MTEF LTSM BUDGETS

Province 2014/15 (R’000) 2015/16 (R’000) 2016/17 (R’000)

Eastern Cape 781 246 NA NA

Free State 21 613 NA NA

Gauteng 1 526 286 1 787 458 1 889 617

KwaZulu Natal 1 233 000 1 313 000 1 392 000

Limpopo 517 824 589 765 612 022

Mpumalanga 440 421 487 637 512 776

Northern Cape 54 832 61 357 62 437

North West 390 000 NA NA

Western Cape 328 505 346,245 364 942

PERCENTAGE OF QUALIFIED TEACHERS, 1994 TO 2012

PERCENTAGE OF SCHOOLS VISITED AT LEAST TWICE BY A DISTRICT OFFICIAL FOR MONITORING OR SUPPORT PURPOSES DURING THE YEAR, BY PROVINCE

IN 2011

DISTRICT SUPPORT

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% not satisfied

% somewhat satisfied % satisfied

% very satisfied Total

EC 32 11 52 5 100FS 12 10 63 15 100GP 9 9 67 14 100KN 17 15 60 8 100LP 21 10 60 10 100MP 9 13 65 13 100NC 13 12 68 6 100NW 29 10 55 6 100WC 4 12 67 17 100SA 19 11 60 10 100

Satisfaction by province

GRADE 9 PROVINCIAL PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

ProvinceMathematics Science

TIMSS 2002 TIMSS 2011 TIMSS 2002 TIMSS 2011

Eastern Cape 250 316 222 282

Free State 291 359 280 341

Gauteng 303 389 301 387

KwaZulu Natal 278 337 253 308

Limpopo 244 322 216 284

Mpumalanga 287 344 266 326

North West 280 350 260 334

Northern Cape 340 366 357 368

Western Cape 414 404 421 409

National 285 352 268 332

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Sector Plan target for 2015 is 361

ANA LEARNER IMPROVEMENT

Grades 2011 2012 2013

Grade 1 63% 68% 60%

Grade 2 55% 57% 59%

Grade 3 28% 41% 53%

Grade 4 28% 37% 37%

Grade 5 28% 30% 33%

Grade 6 30% 27% 39%

Grade 9Did not

participate13% 14%

AVERAGE PERCENTAGE MARK IN MATHEMATICS BY GRADE AND POVERTY QUINTILE

NSC 2013 19

Grade Quintile 1 Quintile 2 Quintile 3 Quintile 4 Quintile 5

1 64.5 65.8 67.4 70.2 77.3

2 53.8 54.6 56.4 60.3 67.5

3 37.8 38.0 39.5 43.3 53.7

4 32.2 32.2 34.8 40.0 53.2

5 26.3 26.2 27.8 32.5 46.7

6 23.7 23.8 24.5 27.4 39.6

9 10.8 10.4 10.6 11.9 23.7

PROVINCIAL PERFORMANCE COMPARISON (ANA & NSC 2013)

DISTRICT PERFORMANCE COMPARISON (ANA & NSC)

NUMBER OF DISTRICTS (ABOVE 50% PERFORMANCE) IN ANA 2013 (AVERAGE MATHEMATICS & LANGUAGES (HL&FAL) AND NSC 2013

Province Performing at 50% and above in both NSC and ANA

Performing below 50% in both NSC and ANA

Performing at 50% and above in NSC but below 50% in ANA

Performing at 50% and above in ANA but below 50% in NSC

Total

EC 0 0 23 0 23FS 0 0 5 0 5GP 13 0 2 0 15KZN 4 0 8 0 12LP 0 0 10 0 10MP 0 0 4 0 4NC 1 0 4 0 5NW 0 0 4 0 4WC 8 0 0 0 8Total 26 0 60 0 86

Please note: In Limpopo we used 10 districts

PROVINCIAL PERFORMANCE COMPARISON (ANA & NSC): 2012 & 2013

FINAL RESULTS PROVINCE % ACHIEVED

(NOV 2013)% ACHIEVED (NOV 2013 + SUPP)

NO. ACHIEVED (NOV 2013 + SUPP)

Eastern Cape 64.9 67.0 48 509

Free State 87.4 88.8 24 121

Gauteng 87.0 88.8 87 087

KwaZulu Natal 77.4 80.5 117 047

Limpopo 71.8 75.9 62 736

Mpumalanga 77.6 80.1 40 108

North West 87.2 89.1 25 939

Northern Cape 74.5 77.2 8 053

Western Cape 85.1 86.5 41 209

National 78.2 80.8 454 809

A CASE FOR FOCUSING ON QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY

QUALITY

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COMPARISON OF BACHELORS PASSES BY PROVINCES 2008 TO 2013

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BACHELOR PASS TREND (NUMBERS): 2008 -2013

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BACHELOR PASS TREND (PERCENTAGE) : 2008 -2013

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PERCENTAGE OF GRADE 3 LEARNERS IN ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS IN MATHEMATICS

PERCENTAGE OF GRADE 3 LEARNERS IN ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS IN HOME LANGUAGE

PERCENTAGE OF GRADE 6 LEARNERS IN ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS IN FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

PERCENTAGE OF GRADE 9 LEARNERS IN ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS IN FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

EFFICIENCY

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PERCENTAGE OF REPEATERS BY GRADE AND GENDER, 2009 TO 2013

39Source: Statistics South Africa, General Household Survey, 2009 - 2013, DBE own calculations

TRENDS IN REPETITION 2009-2012

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DROP-OUT RATES DECLINING BUT QUALITY PROBLEMS MANIFEST IN SECONDARY SCHOOLING

Source: National Income Dynamic Study (NIDS), 2007/08-2011/12

MONITORING AND SUPPORTING

PROVINCIAL EFFORTS TO IMPROVE LEARNING

OUTCOMES42

FOCUS ON QUARTERLY REPORT ON READING

(Grades R-12)43

READING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Source: PIRLS 200644

ABOVE THE PIRLS SCALE CENTRE POINT

PIRLS 2011: TIMMS 2011

MathematicsTIMMS 2011

Science

Hong Kong 1st 4th 8thRussia 2nd 6th 7th

Finland 3rd 8th 5th

Singapore 4th 2nd 1st

United States 6th 9th 10thChinese Taipei 9th 3rd

3rd

England 11th 10th 9th

BELOW THE PIRLS SCALE CENTRE POINT

PIRLS 2011: TIMMS 2011 Mathematics

TIMMS 2011 Science

Georgia 34th 27th 35thIran 38th 32nd 22ndUnited Arab Emirates 40th 23rd 24thSaudi Arabia 41st 37th 31stIndonesia 42nd 38th 40thQatar 43th 33rd 37thOman 44th 41st 36thMorocco 45th 40th 41st

NAME OF PROVINCE SUMMARY OF KEY ACTIVITIES

Eastern Cape

Provision of Reading Resources in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa and isiZulu (23 029-Big Books; 221101-Graded Reading Series; 85044-Phonics Programmes; 21678-EFAL-Graded Readers; 3 964-EFAL-Big Books; 2625-Afrikaans FAL-Graded Readers; 59- Afrikaans FAL-Big Books; 1682-EFAL Phonics Programme Dictionaries, novels, non-fiction text)

Teacher Training and Support programmes conducted (“How I Teach workshop“ and CiPELT workshops )

Piloting of EGRA in Grade 1 and 3 in 10 schools per district.

Analysis of 2013 ANA District Performance;

Principals workshops to mediate “DBE ANA 2013 Diagnostic Report and 2014 Framework for Improvement”;

40 Assessment Instructions were developed ;

Reading clubs are being introduced into focus districts and focus schools;

Reading norms for Grades 1 to 6 developed


Free State

Administered common quarterly tests for Grade 6 in English; development of credible School Academic Improvement Plans

Reading norms for Grades 1 to 6

Early Grades Assessment Tool has been developed Fluency and comprehension norms have been developed

Drop Everything and Read for 30 minutes instituted


Gauteng

• Procurement of Textbooks for CAPS prioritised for 2014; Literature Set works (3 genres) in languages

• 1000 story books in indigenous languages have been procured for Grade R;

• 3000 extra CAPS policies printed to assist practitioners in planning for reading in Grade R.

• School libraries were established by donors in three secondary schools

• Kalaharie.com has provided reading material


Gauteng

Quarterly Lesson plan training takes place in the first week of every term.A training programme was conducted in collaboration with publishers for all Grade 12 languages teachers. The focus is new content in CAPS, including reading and writing skills.Monitoring the CAPS Requirements for Reading and Literacy in Grades R to12The Province developed assessment tasks modeled on ANA.Reading norms for Grades 1 to 6 developed

Schools provided with Reading Journals for learners to record the number of books read per term


KwaZulu-Natal

Reading resources procured from the National Catalogue for all grades

A manual developed on “How to develop and implement a reading programme”

Developed support materials for Reading and Viewing & Writing

Standardized Assessments in Languages and Maths for Grades 3, 6 and 9 and Common English Home Language and FAL Quarterly Tests for Grades 6 and 9

Disseminated ANA exemplars to all schools

Province launched a literacy and numeracy strategy to improve learner performance in ANA

Reading and writing workshops for targeted schools in underperforming schools Grades 1-9

A Readers’ Cup Competition has been established

KZN Department of Education in partnership with the KZN Legislature started a Right to Read Campaign


Limpopo

Reading resources procured:• Big books and Graded Readers for EFAL• Grade 1 School readiness booklet • Grade R handwriting booklets• CDs with stories

Underperforming primary schools in the province were given guidance on the Reading half hour

Reading Norms for reading fluency and comprehension have been developed for Grade 1-9


Mpumalanga

Procured Letterland Phonic Programmes for 56 English schoolsThe schools are supplied with the material from the provincially and nationally approved catalogue and publishers and various service providers donate materialMonitoring the utilization of Reading Resources, Speed Reading and Work booksImplementation of 1 min Speed Reading monitoring tool in 15 schools per districtANA exemplars and quarterly assessments in Languages (Grade 1 – 6) providedTeachers workshop on Languages for 450 teachers in all 4 districts during 3-7 July 2014

Reading workshops on approaches to learning and teaching grammar conducted


Northern Cape

Reading Coaches for FP and IP have been placed in targeted districts. EGRA training for Grade 1 teachers was done. CiPELT training workshops for FP and IP were conducted. A Reading training programme for Grades 7 to 12 was conducted.Subject advisers monitored reading and Literacy as part of their school visits by using the Literacy monitoring toolSchools are using the reading norms from CAPS and the National Reading Plan.Twenty Schools in the Frances Baard District were provided with Setswana Packs consisting of Teacher’s Guide, Big Book, Conversation Poster, Insert Card, Graded Readers and sentence holder.


North West

Reading resources procured from the National Catalogue. Subject Specialists report on reading corners during their normal school visitsThe province does a quarterly monitoring in a sample of schools to verify the use of workbooks, readers and other resource material

2014 ANA remedial plan issued to schools

2014 Assessment guidelines and exemplars issued to schools.

Name of province Summary of Key Activities

Western Cape

Top-up on literature books for all schools was completed.

In addition to the picture books, schools also received word games, puzzles and wall charts. Special schools were provided with Big Books and core readers. Grade R classes at 130 selected public schools have received fiction and non-fiction resources for the Literacy corner. 3000 Grade 1 teachers were trained on Lit-Num Strategy and Content workshops for FET. Twenty secondary schools received reading resources from Kalahari.com.HL and FAL exemplar formal assessment tasks are provided (per term) in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa to all schools. Schools are using the reading norms from CAPS and the National Reading Plan. Mobile library services were made available to 69 multi-grade schools.

Readathons and GrowSmart Spelling Bee competitions in all Metropole Districts, Provincial speech competition, poetry recital competition, SADAC essay competition were completed.

BEST PRACTICE

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NAME OF PROVINCE BEST PRACTICE

Eastern Cape

•Provided Foundation Phase reading resources for HL and FAL

•CiPELT Training workshops for FP and IP •Reading and writing workshop for IP•Developed provincial Guidelines for Literacy Promotion

Reading

Free State

• Grade R classes received reading resources (wooden puzzles (in different themes), Story books with pictures, puppets, posters in different themes and educational games).

• Multi-grade schools received a Mobile bus library that visits two to three schools per day.

• Establishment of Reading Task Team.• Drop All and Read is implemented. • Book donation drive that yielded positive results of sourcing

reading materials from the public and former Model C schools

• Launched a Story Book project : 600 Grade 3 story books written in Sepedi.


Gauteng

•Grade R classes received1000 story books in indigenous languages. •Grade R lesson plans were distributed to all schools. •3000 CAPS documents were printed to assist practitioners in planning for reading. •School libraries were established by donors in three secondary schools.•Training workshops on Reading and writing using DVD and Content workshops for FET.•Readathon and Spellathon competitions conducted at school and district levels.Gauteng in partnership with key stakeholders (City of Johannesburg, Sanral) has sourced mobile libraries and library books.

KwaZulu-NatalReading clubs establishedParent literacy guide for parents of Grade 1 learners developed and distributed.


Limpopo

• Teachers make their own reading resources for the reading corner. • Rally too Read project has provided rural schools with a Library kit

for Grades R to 3 and Grades 4-6• Reading corners in the classrooms created.• Story Books that are written by learners are printed and distributed

to schools• Training in Library Administration took place for teachers and

library monitor in all districts.

Mpumalanga

• Mpumalanga bought 20 mobile libraries for rural schools.• One workshop per quarter per district (total 16 workshops) to

unpack the guidelines was held and thereafter guidelines were distributed to 1818 schools.

• Principals and teachers librarians were also capacitated on the guidelines.

• The province bought mobile libraries which are currently piloted in 20 rural schools.

• Established 269 central libraries in 259 schools.


Northern Cape

The Northern Cape has a partnership with National Library (book loans to schools in Frances Baard and John Taole districts).Sourced mobile libraries for rural schools through the partnership with the Department of Arts and Culture and San Parks.Carstens Boerdery donated i-Pads to Pella R.C. Intermediate School for the purpose of improving the reading skills of learnersAn MOU between the NCDoE and NCDSAC (custodians of local library services) that will enable schools to receive rotating block book loans from local library services and wherever possible DSAC will provide a container library and librarian


North West Provided reading resources as prescribed in the National Catalogue for Grades R to 12;

Western Cape

Has exceeded the CAPS requirements and have provided additional resources more especially to support First Additional Language and the African Languages (LoLT) Mobile library services are made available to 69 multi-grade schoolsOne training session was held on Library and Information service guidelines for forty schools and 83 principals.

THE FOCUS OF NSLA QUARTERLY

REPORT

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FOCUS OF NSLA REPORTS

• The protection of teaching time and quality contact time

• Planning and preparation of lessons to ensure adherence to curriculum.

• Intensified monitoring, control and support of the programme.

• Intensified and correct management of continuous assessment

• Focus will remain on proficiency of language of learning and teaching for learners

• Subject focus will be directed at identifying learner’s strength to assist career choice and access to Higher Education.

• Accountability for all at school level.

ANA

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Eastern Cape

All schools that performed below 40% were identified for support and monitoringANA support on teaching content for Maths Gr 3,6 9 held

STATTSA conducted Maths workshop for 90 Gr 9 teachers on ProbabilityCiPELT training workshop for FP & IP were held in the province. Reading and writing workshop for IP held and monitoredCurriculum coverage tool used to monitor CAPS implementationProvincial ANA Framework that details the intervention programme for Gr 1-3 mediatedAnalysis of Nov 2013 results done in provinces and shared with all officials


Free State

CiPELT workshops for FP and IP were held and monitored

Reading and writing workshops for IP and SP were held. Reading strategy is implemented across the province and all schools have included an extra hour for reading ( Drop All and Read) in their time-table to enhance literacy skillsEstablishment of Reading Task Team was done in all districts. District officials monitored class time table to check shared reading and other components of the Literacy strategyCurriculum coverage is monitored during school visitsThe province has administered common quarterly test for Grade 6 in English – written by underperforming schools in provinceIntensive monitoring in FP taking place to ensure critical areas of reading and phonics are emphasized.


Gauteng

The province has developed lesson plans for GPLMS schools covering all aspects of CAPS

DBE exemplars are used to prepare learners for ANA

Province developed assessment tasks modeled on ANA question types

Materials developed and mediated on key challenging areas informed by item analysis

Mental maths being done on a daily basis in all schools

All districts are supported in ANA preparation for September 2014


KwaZulu-Natal

Winter classes on Maths and Languages for Gr 3, 6, 9 teachers conducted in July

Maths and Language subject advisors conducted workshops on use of Workbooks and activities in preparation for ANA

Content and methodology workshop for Maths conducted in April

ANA preparation tests for term 1 and 2 were administered and monitored in June


Limpopo

ANA performance targets set at Provincial , District and Circuit levelPrincipals supported in the management of curriculum implementationSchools provided with schedules outlining weekly informal assessment task and content coverageBase line assessment for all learners in Gr 1 developed and interventions plannedLanguage and Maths programmes and competitions developed to enhance learner participation and understanding of language and maths eg. Spelling Bee and Mental maths

District officials monitor curriculum coverage and quality of work in all schoolsQuarterly written assessments developed for learners in FP in Maths and Languages in preparation for ANAMental maths programme built into teaching and learning on daily basisMST strategy developed and distributed to schools. Monitoring of implementation is taking place during school visits


Mpumalanga

Conducted item analysis of learner performance from 2013 ANA

111 schools were visited to monitor and support teachers on reading programmes as well as maths curriculum coverage

Monthly tests developed and distributed for underperforming schools for Gr 6 & 9

132 maths teachers capacitated on content knowledge in the GET Phase


Mpumalanga

Learner performance for Gr 6 & 9 analysed.

Conducted workshops in Literacy and Life Skills content . EFAL training workshops held for FP

Conducted school support and monitoring programmes and CASS moderation

Conducted standard setting workshops/meetings at the beginning of each quarter


Northern Cape

ANA guidelines for Gr 1-9 sent to all 556 schools in province

ANA diagnostic reports sent to all schools Reading coaches for FP and IP in targeted districts were identified to give support to schools Assessment training. EGRA training for Gr 1 teachers was done

CiPELT training workshop for FP & IP held. Assessment training for IP and FP was also conducted

Reading training programme for Gr 7 – 12 held

Subject Advisors monitor reading and literacy as part of the school visit using a Literacy monitoring tool


North West

Past ANA question papers are used as exemplar in class

Curriculum coverage: Continuous monitoring of curriculum coverage by subject advisors

Teachers are requested to develop recovery plans to complete curriculum coverageSchools are monitored on pre ANA examination preparation in June

Content and methodology training in maths and languages for teachers in FP and IP.


Western Cape

Teachers are trained on the implementation of the LITNUM strategy1500 educators received training on Maths content and methodology in Gr 4-9Sample of ANA 2013 scripts were analyzed and intervention plannedSchools encouraged to set their own internal assessment for Gr 3,6 & 9 in line with ANA exemplarsANA preparation for Sept 2-14 underway. Arrangements made for printing, packing and distribution of assessments


Western Cape

School principals trained in the management and admin of ANA.

Plans for centralized marking finalized.3000 Gr 1 teachers were trained on Lit-Num Strategy Intensive language training is taking place in province as part of the WCED LitNum StrategyHL and FAL exemplar assessment tasks are provided per term in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa to all schoolsGET curriculum M&E team indicate clearly the number of written excises per week to be completed by learners to encourage written activityHL and FAL exemplar assessment tasks are provided per term in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa to all schoolsGET curriculum M&E team indicate clearly the number of written excises per week to be completed by learners to encourage written activity

BEST PRACTICE

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Eastern Cape

Underperforming schools identified and intensive support given to these schools especially in Senior Phase

•training on literature teaching; •mediation of workbooks; •“how I teach” methodology workshops; •debates and essay competitions for strengthening EFALSystem in place to monitor and report on workbook activities

( curriculum coverage). Language festival for improved learner participation.ANA summit

Free State

•Reading strategy is implemented across the province and all schools have included an extra hour for reading in their time-table to enhance literacy skills. •Mental Maths competitions to improve Maths performance.•Subject Advisors conduct demonstration lessons as part of teacher development.•Pacesetters to guide content taught per week.•Taining of teachers on number sense (foundational knowledge &skills)•Live Mathematics broadcasts in Grade 9 Maths topics


Gauteng

•GPLMS programme developed for underperforming schools. • ANA type assessment is written and analysed. • Interventions planned around analysis. •Materials developed and mediated on key challenging areas informed by item analysis.•Literature Guides in English and Afrikaans prepared for SP•Debates at school, cluster and district level in English and African languages•Story books developed by districts and schools•Grade 8 & 9 Broadcast programme developed- 206 received and trained on use of recorded lessons

Kwa-Zulu Natal

•Quarterly ANA exemplars developed and administered. •Analysis of results done and shared with educators for improvement•Public speaking, and essay writing competitions; debates to improve written language and verbal skills.•Monitoring utilisation of library resources

Limpopo

•Base line assessment for all learners in Gr 1 developed and interventions planned. •Quarterly written assessment developed for learners in FP in Maths and Languages in preparation for ANA• FAL Pace setters developed to guide coverage of workbook activities.•Spelling Bee, reading competitions conducted to increase vocabulary and fluency.


Mpumalanga

•Quarterly exemplars developed and administered. • Analysis of results done and shared with educators develop customized improvement plans.• Developed remedial materials based on item analysis to support teaching and learning.

Northern Cape

•Quarterly exemplars developed and administered. • Analysis of results done and shared with educators for improvement. •Teachers are encouraged to increase learner written exercises and practice on ANA exemplars.•Monitoring of curriculum coverage through workbook utilization.• Employed reading coaches and mentors; established reading clubs to promote lifelong reading.


North West

• Intensive monitoring on curriculum coverage and follow up visits made to schools to ensure curriculum is covered.

• Subject advisors developing recovery plans with teachers and ensuring that these are being implemented.

Western Cape

• Schools set their own internal assessment for Gr 3, 6 & 9 in line with ANA exemplars.

• These are analyzed and interventions planned accordingly.• Introduced THRASS programme to supports phonemic

awareness.• Training for skills in Literature study (Grade 8 &9)• Public speaking, and essay writing competitions; debates to

improve written language and verbal skills in EFAL.• SBA exemplars to support ANA readiness.

NSC

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NAME OF PROVINCE

SUMMARY OF KEY ACTIVITIES FET ( GRADE 10 – 12)

Eastern Cape

On site visits to all FET schools to monitor time on task, time table compliance, CAPS implementation (3 day visits) on workbook utilisation, curriculum coverage and SBA

Extra classes , weekend classes, holiday classes (144 winter schools), autumn classes held. Common Assessments written in selected subjects. New Economics paper structure discussed with teachers

Teachers trained on the new topics in Maths, Accounting and Agric Sciences. Physical Sciences experiment workshop was done for grade 10,11 and 12.

DBE Diagnostic reports utilised to develop intervention plans, setting subject targets and categorising schools for focussed support and monitoring and SIPs

Telematics and radio programmes are utilised to improve teaching and learning

Provided learners with supplementary materials sourced from Mail & Guardian

PROVINCE SUMMARY OF KEY ACTIVITIES FET ( GRADE 10 – 12)

Free State

During visits to schools, learners’ written work is monitored and support provided . The quality of written work SBA tasks were checked for all schools visited. Schools have been visited to monitor and audit progress in SBA compliance

All under-performing schools held extra classes in the morning and /afternoon and / weekends for Gr. 12 learners

Gr. 12 winter vacation extra classes took place for under-performing and schools at risk. Eight subjects were taught. Twenty schools were involved and 795 learners participated

Done item analysis for all completed formal assessment tasks to detect problems as well as to guide improvement

Jump start Lentswe Radio broadcast Kutloanong Project in Kutloanong, Thabong and Meloding enhanced the quality of Mathematics and Physical Sciences

PROVINCE KEY ACTIVITIES

Gauteng

Subject advisors monitor and support all underperforming schools during school visits. Content coverage and SBA completion are recorded and if behind, schools were required to administer a catch-up plan for the term. Vacation classes were conducted for approximately 62 000 Grade 12 learners in priority schools as part of the SSIP program for 10 gateway subjects at 156 sitesThe University of Johannesburg offered extra classes for Gr. 12 learners from Diepkloof and Orlando schools

A Year long Saturday SSIP program was implemented for Gr. 12 learnersSubject Advisors taught Gr. 12 learners, especially Accounting, Physical Sciences, Geography and Business Studies at school where challenges were identified


KwaZulu Natal

Monitoring of learners ‘ written work and content coverage is done monthly by districts and head office officials by using a provincial monitoring tool. Each district implemented an improvement plan and progress reports are submitted quarterly by the district curriculum heads.Winter classes for Gr.12 learners were conducted in all 12 districts for the ten high enrolment subjects. Materials were developed by teams of subjects specialistsSAICA targeted Gr. 12 learners offering Mathematics, English, Physical Sciences and AccountingMidlands Community College targeted Gr. 12 learners offering Mathematics, Life Sciences, Accounting and Physical Sciences


Limpopo

Monitoring and support visits are carried out continuously to ensure content coverage, including the quality and quantity of informal tasks.SBA moderation ensures that the feedback to both learners and teachers is both corrective and developmentalCommon provincial mid-year exams administered by all schools in selected subjects in Grade 1Analysis of performance in mid-year exams done and interventions developed and implemented in selected subjects


Mpumalanga

Diagnostic reports and NSC results analysed and utilised to inform intervention plans and setting targets

Common tests provided in some subjects to improve teaching and learningDial a tutor programme introduced to assist learnersFocus on Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Physical Science and English FALEconomics new structure and Mathematics new content were addressedWinter schools at 58 centres for 11 highly enrolled subjectsConducted 101 radio lessons for the 11 highly enrolled subjects concentrating on identified challenging content. Common monthly tests for the 11 highly enrolled subjects.


Northern Cape

Focusing on Accounting, Business Studies, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

The province has set targets and developed improvement plans.

Mentors have been identified for underperforming schools.

Common tests have been set for underperforming schoolsTelematics programme is extended to fourteen (14) under-performing schools.

Teachers supported to deal with new Economics paper and Maths new content.


North West

FET underperforming schools and first time Grade 12 schools adopted by SMS members for support

School Improvement Plans submitted and are being monitored

Subject Advisors visit schools to determine if curriculum coverage is in line with the annual teaching plans

Vacation camps held for gateway subjects

Senior managers interact with learner books and check the work done against the annual teaching plan regularly

Quarterly analysis done to assess the impact of interventions in priority schools

PROVINCE KEY ACTIVITIES

North West

Maths - Girl Learner Intervention Programme attended by 516 Grade 12 girls and 502 Grade 12 girls attended a winter camp

Saturday Classes for Grade 12 learners are conducted in 2 Area Offices targeting Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting

150 Grade 12 learners attending Thuthuka camp targeting Mathematics, Physical Science, Accounting

Professional Support forum is held quarterly for each subject both at provincial and Area Office level to share subject best practice and content knowledge


Western Cape

Circuit teams and Subject Advisers have been monitoring quality of teaching, learner books, use of textbooks, and pace of curriculum coverage. Learner attendance are monitored

Winter / vacation classes have taken place

270 Gr. 10 to 12 educators were trained to master new and difficult subject content in the curriculum as well as new methodologies in gateway subjects

Study guides developed by curriculum planners and provided to teachers

Telematic lessons broadcast to Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners to 146 schools

District Mid-Year exam results for MST analysed per subject and per question and the weaknesses identified and to be supported.

BEST PRACTICE

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PROVINCE BEST PRACTICE

Eastern Cape

Focus on Accounting, Business Studies, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

Free State At each school teachers implemented a personalized dictionary for learners. At the end of each activity new words are listed and these are tested by the teacher

Gauteng A Year long Saturday Secondary School Improvement program was implemented for Gr. 12 learners in February

KwaZulu-Natal

Monitoring of learners‘ written work and content coverage is done monthly by districts and head office officials using a provincial monitoring tool

PROVINCE BEST PRACTICE

Limpopo Analysis of performance in mid-year exams done and interventions developed and implemented in selected subjects

Mpumalanga

Conducted 101 radio lessons for the 11 highly enrolled subjects concentrating on identified challenging content. Common monthly tests for the 11 highly enrolled subjects.

North West Professional Support forum is held quarterly for each subject both at provincial and Area Office level to share subject best practice and content knowledge

Northern Cape


Western Cape

District Management Information system where full school profiles and School Improvement Plans are available online and which officials have access to for support and monitoring purposes

THE FOCUS OF PROVINCIAL

VISITS

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FOCUS OF PROVINCIAL VISITSThe five focus areas for the Department of Basic Education

(DBE) and Provincial engagements were: – State of readiness of learners for the Annual National

Assessments (ANA);– State of readiness of learners for the National Senior

Certificate;– Assessment of the extent to which the goals of the

National Development Plan are implemented;– Assessment of the implementation of the Action Plan

to 2019 towards the realization of Schooling 2030;– Assessment of the implementation of the National

Education Policy Act (NEPA), particularly Section 3 and Section 8.

ANA

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NAME OF PROVINCE

SUMMARY OF KEY ACTIVITIES

Eastern Cape

• Mediated the DBE Diagnostic report and utilised them to develop intervention plans

• Teachers have been trained on How I teach methodology in Languages and Mathematics

Free State

• Analysed Diagnostic report and developed pace setters and content mapping

• Developed structured programmes to inform teaching and assessment


Gauteng

• Targeted school based workshops were conducted

• DBE Diagnostic report was utilised to develop improvement plans

Kwazulu-Natal

• The province has utilised the ANA Diagnostic report and NSC results to inform the District and School Improvement plans

• Teaching materials addressing identified problematic content areas have been prepared and teachers were trained


Limpopo

• Subject and grade specific subject plans were developed in collaboration with stakeholders

• Quarterly Common tests for Mathematics and Languages are used to analyse the achievement of set targets

• Common tests are written to improve teaching and learning

• SBA moderation is conducted quarterly at exit points (Grades 6 and 9).


Mpumalanga

• Provided 264 under performing schools with monthly tests for Grades 3, 6 and 9 focusing on Mathematics and Languages

• Provided 1818 schools with previous ANA question papers

• Partnered with some NGOs to improve performance in Mathematics


Northern Cape

• Common tests have been set and moderated.

• Conduct error analysis and identification

• Training on marking and moderation to improve assessment practices in schools completed.

• Teacher Empowerment programme for Language teachers is being implemented


North West

• The 2013 ANA Diagnostic report and Improvement plan utilised to plan develop for subjects

• There are contact sessions planned for 6 weekends before the administration of 2014 ANA

• Previous question papers are used to prepare learners for 2014 ANA

NAME OF PROVINCE

SUMMARY OF KEY ACTIVITIES

Western Cape

• Diagnostic report and improvement plan utilised for developing intervention plans. All schools performing at 60% and below considered as under-performing

• The province used the Diagnostic report and DBE Improvement plans to inform provincial interventions

BEST PRACTICE

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Eastern Cape• Teachers have been trained on How I teach methodology in

Languages and Mathematics.

Free State

• The province has done error analysis for Annual National Assessment (ANA) to determine possible misconceptions of concepts and skills.

• The province has implemented Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) programme, Drop All and Read,

Classroom libraries/reading corners to improve reading outcomes.

Gauteng

• Scripted lesson plans that integrate the utilization of the Workbooks with the teaching plan in the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS)• Coaches to schools to support the teaching of Mathematics and Languages in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases•Heads of Department (HODs) at schools are provided with DVDs to train teachers on identified aspects in Mathematics and Languages in preparation for ANA.


KwaZulu-Natal

• The province has aligned the tasks in the DBE workbooks with the curriculum content in the CAPS according to the Teaching Plan.

Limpopo

• The province administers quarterly tests for Grades 4 – 9 in Mathematics and Languages.

• Schools are provided with pacesetters to assist in curriculum implementation.

Mpumalanga

• The province has conducted competitions to improve Mathematics and Languages.• Camps are conducted for talented learners.• Learner clubs are established for Mathematics and Languages.• Weekend camps are held for Grade 6 and 9 teachers


Northern Cape

• The province is implementing Family Math and Science and HEY MATH programmes to improve Mathematics outcomes.• Teacher Empowerment programme through which teachers of Languages and Mathematics in underperforming schools are supported• Parental evenings and Motivational speakers support learning and teaching.

North West

• The province has a performance agreement with underperforming learners and parents to improve learner performance• Accountability and monitoring are conducted through spot checks.• A principal summit was organised to address management issues


Western Cape

•An integrated programme that integrates all interventions has been developed

NSC

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NAME OF PROVINCE

SUMMARY OF KEY ACTIVITIES FET ( GRADE 10 – 12)

Eastern Cape

DBE Diagnostic report and Improvement plans were mediated and utilised to develop intervention plans.

Subject targets have been set, and province is cautious about setting very high targets.

Schools have been categorised for different levels of monitoring and support. Accountability sessions with district officials.

Common assessments written in high enrolment subjects.

CAPS implementation monitored through 3Day district visits on workbook utilization, curriculum coverage and SBA.

NAME OF PROVINCE SUMMARY OF KEY ACTIVITIES FET ( GRADE 10 – 12)

Free State

Partnership with Kagiso Trust working in the Maluti aPhofung (Qwaqwa) on a R1 for R1 partnership. This project dealt with whole school improvement including support for management. Schools were expected to do self reflection. Grade 12 winter vacation extra classes took place for under-performing and schools

Item analysis for all completed formal assessment task was done so as to detect problems as well as improvement.

Utilised DBE Diagnostic report to develop targeted interventions. Structured programmes developed to inform teaching and learning

Province has set targets per subject per grade.Special programmes have been developed for progressed and retained learners


Free State

Utilised DBE Diagnostic report to develop targeted interventions. Structured programmes developed to inform teaching and learning Province has set targets per subject per grade.Special programmes have been developed for progressed and retained learnersCommon Assessments are developed in selected subjectsProvince use telematics and DVD’s to support schools

Jump start Lentswe Radio broadcast in Kutlwanong , Thabong and Meloding to enhanced the quality of Mathematics and Physical Sciences.Province implemented Kutlwanong Pro Maths programme


Gauteng

Subject advisors monitored and supported all underperforming schools during school visits. Content coverage and SBA completion are recorded and if behind, schools were required to administer a catch-up plan for the term.

Vacation classes were conducted for approximately 62 000 Grade 12 learners in priority schools as part of the SSIP program for 10 gateway subjects at 156 sites.

Curriculum coverage tools are used to monitor implementation of CAPS. Classroom and onsite visits conducted by Provincial and District officials. Mentors and Coaches appointed to form part of support teams

Targeted school based workshops are conductedMonitoring, tracking and reporting are conducted weekly, monthly and quarterlyTargets are set per grade


KwaZulu-Natal

SAICA targeted Gr. 12 learners offering Mathematics, English, Physical Sciences and Accounting.

Midlands Community College targeted Gr. 12 learners offering Mathematics, Life Sciences, Accounting and Physical Sciences.

Curriculum coverage monitored by advisory service. Established Reading Clubs and implemented the Drop All and Read programme in all schools

Targets were set for all schoolsError identification and error analysis done to inform interventions


KwaZulu-Natal

Winter classes for Gr.12 learners were conducted in all 12 districts for the ten high enrolment subjects. Materials were developed by teams of subjects specialists.Common Tests are developed and provided to schoolsDiagnostic report and NSC results to inform District and School Improvement plans

Teaching materials on challenging content areas are developed and provided to schools


Limpopo

Analysis of performance in mid-year exams done and interventions developed and implemented in selected subjectsDiagnostic plan utilised to determine District and School Improvement plansTargets have been set for all subjects

Enrichment programmes offered to improve reading and language outcomesDBE study guides provided to learners in high enrolment subjectsChanges in Economics papers were addressed

Teachers supported with regard to Mathematics new content

Name of province Summary of Key Activities FET ( Grade 10 – 12)

Mpumalanga

Diagnostic reports and NSC results analysed and utilised to inform intervention plans. Subject targets set

Conducted 101 radio lessons for the 11 highly enrolled subjects concentrating on identified challenging content.

Common tests provided in some subjects to improve teaching and learning

Dial a tutor programme introduced to assist learners

Province focus on Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Physical Science and English FAL

Economics new structure and Mathematics new content were addressed

48 content workshops conducted for 1941 teachers on identified challenging content.


Northern Cape

In Grade 12, province is focusing on Accounting, Business Studies, Life Science, Mathematics and Physical Science.

The province has set targets and the improvement plans are available.


Common tests have been set for underperforming schools

The Telematics programme is extended to fourteen (14) under-performing schools.

Teachers supported to deal with new Economics paper and Mathematics new content. HEYMATH introduced to improve performance in Mathematics.

Teachers have been trained on English across the curriculum


Northern Cape

13 Centres, 76 schools and 2471 learners received extra classes for the winter school.

Curriculum Coverage monitored as part of focused support to schools

3-day training session was conducted for 35 Mathematics teachers

Star Schools provided support to 300 learners in Physics and maths in JTG district.

Sangari SA supported 20 schools in JTG and 10 schools in ZFM district on Physical Sciences


North West

Quarterly analysis done to assess the impact of interventions in priority schools

Maths - Girl Learner Intervention Programme attended by 516 Grade 12 girls and 502 Grade 12 girls attended a winter camp

Saturday Classes for Grade 12 learners are conducted in 2 Area Offices targeting Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting

Diagnostic reports and improvement plan utilised to plan interventions. Targets set for all subjects

Common Tasks set to improve learner performance

Quarterly results of learners analysed to provide support

Economics paper changes and new mathematics content addressed with teachers


Western Cape

270 Gr. 10 to 12 educators were trained to master new and difficult subject content in the curriculum as well as new methodologies in gateway subjectsStudy guides developed by curriculum planners and provided to teachersTelematic lessons broadcast to Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners to 146 schoolsDistrict Mid-Year exam results for MST analysed per subject and per question and the weaknesses identified and to be supported.Diagnostic report and improvement plan utilised to inform interventions. Province sets targets for all subjectsCommon assessment are set in selected subjects

Itinerant teachers to support special schools

BEST PRACTICE

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NAME OF PROVINCE BEST PRACTICE FET ( GRADE 10 – 12)

Eastern Cape

Itinerant/roving tutors have been allocated to schools where there is no teacher for a particular subjectTeachers trained on how to execute the new topics in Maths, Accounting and Agricultural scienceDBE Diagnostic reports utilised to develop intervention plansSubject targets had been setSchools have been categorised for focussed support and monitoringDistrict Improvement plans discussed and presentedAccountability sessions with District officials on quarterly meetingsCommon Assessments written in selected subjects

NAME OF PROVINCE

BEST PRACTICE FET ( GRADE 10 – 12)

Free State

Utilised DBE Diagnostic report to develop targeted interventions. Structured programmes developed to inform teaching and learning

Province has set targets per subject per grade

Common Assessments are developed in selected subjectsProvince use Telematics and DVD’s to support schools

Error analysis and identification done


Gauteng

The Secondary School Improvement Programme targets Grades 10 – 12. Each grade targets specific gateway subjects.A flagship programme at John Orr Technical High School is set up as an ideal Technical High School.There is a comprehensive programme for learners who are progressed and retained.Monitoring, tracking and reporting are conducted on regular bases

Yearlong improvement programme

Provincial interventions are grade and subject specific

Utilisation of diagnostic reports and error analysis

NAME OF PROVINCE

BEST PRACTICE FET ( GRADE 10 – 12)

KwaZulu-Natal

Target set for 2014 is 85% which includes the setting of subject specific targets.

Province has undertaken error identification and error analysis utilising the Diagnostic report from DBE.Introduced a programme called Operation Scaffold to deal with schools that under-performed at 35% and below.Introduced special programme called KZN Initiative for improving Learning Outcomes led by Prof Metcalf on how to improve learning outcomes. The programme is piloted in two districts UThungulu and Empangeni.


Limpopo

The province has tracked learner performance from Grade 10 and 11. Broadcast radio lessons in three community radio stations. Teachers and learners are involved in the Albert Luthuli Young Historian competitions and awards

Mpumalanga

Province has established an MST Academy to improve performance in MST subjects.

The dial–a-tutor programme has been introduced for learners to call in for assistance.

The province has a programme for gifted learners.


Mpuma-langa

Province has established an MST Academy to improve performance in MST subjects.The dial–a-tutor programme has been introduced for learners to call in for assistance.The province has a programme for gifted learners.

Northern Cape

The training on marking and moderation to improve assessment practices in schools. A pre-assessment moderation tool and SBA recording instrument has been developed.School visit guide has been developed to support subject advisors during school monitoring.The Telematics programme is extended to fourteen (14) under-performing schools. Partnership with SANPARKS to support subjects like Life Sciences is in place. There are career corners in all high schools.


North West

Province has tracked learner performance from Grade 8 to Grade 12 that includes the tracking of individual learners.

Province has performance agreement with under-performing learners and parents to improve learner performance.

Province is focusing on accountability and monitoring through spot checks.

Volunteer learners who have completed the NSC return to schools where needed (Mathematics).700 schools have received Tablets, Laptops and Computer centres.


Western Cape

Quarterly accountability sessions are held between the Superintendent-General, Deputy Director-General and the Chief Director: Districts with district directors and school principals of under-performing schools where they account for learner performance.Province has detailed plans on the electronic system which is linked to the Annual Performance Plan which drills down to school-level. Information on individual learners is known to all, including progressed learners.An integrated programme that integrates all interventions has been developed. A comprehensive reading and writing plan has been developed.Every level of the system knows the schools and learners that are under-performing and are able to provide intensified support.

A SUMMARY DBE OBSERVATIONS

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DBE OBSERVATIONS• In all provinces there is evidence of improvement plans

linked to implementation of the NSLA.

• Evidence of tracking of learner performance from one quarter to the next which informs subsequent interventions.

• Many innovations in the implementation of improvement plans- varies from one province to another

• Evidence of special focus on Senior Phase (weakest link of GET) and content areas

in CAPS especially for Grade 12.

• HEDCOM sub-committee has succeeded in promoting good practice and enhancing accountability.

DBE OBSERVATIONS…• Value –added by Minister’s District Directors Forum in

focusing on key variables for improving learner performance such as curriculum coverage and time on task.

• In the midst of a volatile fiscal environment, provinces have gone out of their way to secure and insulate resources for implementing improvement plans.

• However, more work needs to be done in measuring the impact of interventions such as teacher development programmes and vacation classes.

• There’s a need to pay attention to reporting on all aspects of the NSLA and provision of at least 40 books for each learner to read.

CONCLUSION

History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children.

Nelson Mandela

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