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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The Basic Education Department announced it would start marking matric exam scripts on December 1.<\/p>\n

The marking period is set to run until the 18th.<\/p>\n

Department spokesperson Terence Khala said 52,000 of the country\u2019s best markers would begin work in earnest on Monday.<\/p>\n

“We do also call on all our markers to uphold their integrity and to remember that, behind every swipe of that red pen is a life that is looking to be furthered on the other side.”<\/p>\n

Khala added that the department would rely on quality assurance body Umalusi for moderation.<\/p>\n

He said Mathematics Paper Two was of particular importance after public outcry over its difficulty.<\/p>\n

“Umalusi, our quality assurance body, will assist us in making sure the rigour of the papers was high, while also looking at where some standardisation needs to be done.”<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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