Mathanzima Mweli's op-ed (Why 'progressing' failures works - 10/01/17) to justify Basic Education's progression policy must be viewed with the skepticism it deserves.
The matric pass rate of progressed pupils, on its face, is impressive, but not believable. It must be viewed in the context of a rigged system where all is possible, including distinctions in Mathematics, Physical Science and Accounting.
Consider the following scenario: Grade 11 pupils severely lacking in the fundamentals of education - the three R's, miraculously experienced a light bulb moment transforming their chronic inadequacies into brilliance. Give me a break!
A progression policy does little but serve the interests of the Education Department. What the department should be focusing on is intervention in the early primary grades. Until then their grand obfuscation will continue unabated.
Tuesday, 10 January 2017
PUPIL PROGRESSION & OBFUSCATION GO HAND IN HAND
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