Maimane speaks out against pass mark of 30%
Kaya 959 News Reporter Maimane speaks out against the government’s decision to have a national matric pass rate of 30%. The Basic Department of Education only requires 30% from matriculants to pass. Maimane warns that a 30% standard will have the following consequences: Inflated success metricsIt will mask the real state of the education systemIt will entrench low expectations and stereotypes. Matriculants who are allowed to pass at 30% become […]