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2018 – 2019 ASSESSMENT POLICY

BLOUBERGRANT SECONDARY SCHOOLRef: https://www.bloubergranthigh.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018-2019-ASSESSMENT-POLICY.pdf

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document is the 2018–2019 Assessment Policy for Hoërskool Bloubergrant, a high school in South Africa. It outlines the procedures for formal and informal assessment, including continuous assessment tasks, examinations in terms two and four (with an additional term three exam for Grade 12), and the use of portfolios for students, teachers, and subjects. It specifies requirements for marking, record-keeping, handling missed assessments due to absence, and accommodations for learners with learning barriers.

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examinationNot applicable

Third term examination for Grade 12

Grade 12 students are required to write an additional examination in the third term to support their final assessment and preparation for final matriculation.

Who it is for
Grade 12 students
How to act on it
Attend the third term examination as scheduled by the school
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Grade 12 students will write an additional examination in the third term.
medical exemption processOngoing

Submission of doctor’s certificate for missed assessments

Students who miss an assessment due to illness must submit a doctor’s certificate to qualify for a make-up or alternative assessment.

Who it is for
students who miss assessments due to illness
How to act on it
Provide a doctor’s certificate to the school to request a concession for a missed assessment
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Missed assessments due to illness require doctor’s certificate
recordkeeping requirementOngoing

Portfolio submission for subject assessment

Subject heads are required to maintain a portfolio of all assessment materials for each grade, including CAPS documents, assessment plans, marking memoranda, and student mark sheets.

Who it is for
subject heads at Hoërskool Bloubergrant
How to act on it
Compile and submit a full subject portfolio annually as per the school's guidelines
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Each Subject Head is required to keep a portfolio of all material related to the assessment of the subject for the year for each grade.
assessment taskOngoing

Formal continuous assessment tasks

Students are required to complete formal continuous assessment tasks throughout the year, including tests, projects, presentations, and practical work, which contribute to their final CASS mark. These tasks are scheduled by subject heads and must align with national curriculum standards.

Who it is for
students in grades R–12
How to act on it
Attend class and complete assigned assessment tasks as per the subject assessment plan
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Formal continuous assessment should take place on a regular basis and should be based on the prescriptions as laid down by the department of education for the learning area and grade.
script reviewOngoing

Review of examination scripts

After the mid-year examination, students are given the opportunity to review their scripts to improve their examination technique and identify areas for improvement.

Who it is for
students who wrote the mid-year examination
How to act on it
Request access to review their mid-year examination script from the school
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After the mid-year examination these scripts will be used for remediation purposes and to improve the examination technique of students.
examinationNot applicable

Fourth term examination

All students in grades R–12 must write a formal examination in the fourth term. This examination contributes to their final mark and is part of the CASS calculation.

Who it is for
students in grades R–12
How to act on it
Attend the fourth term examination as scheduled by the school
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Formal examinations will take place in the second and fourth terms each year.
examinationNot applicable

Second term examination

Students in grades R–12 must write a formal examination in the second term. This examination may count as part of their formal CASS task for a subject.

Who it is for
students in grades R–12
How to act on it
Attend the second term examination as scheduled by the school
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Formal examinations will take place in the second and fourth terms each year.
assessment accommodationOngoing

Concessions for learners with learning barriers

Students with learning barriers may receive concessions such as extra time or dispensation from spelling and handwriting requirements during assessments.

Who it is for
learners with learning barriers
How to act on it
Apply to the school for assessment concessions through the Headmaster with supporting documentation
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Concessions: extra time, spelling/handwriting dispensations

Facts

Reference

https://www.bloubergranthigh.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018-2019-ASSESSMENT-POLICY.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • 2018–2019
  • Grade R–12
  • Formal continuous assessment
  • Second and fourth term examinations
  • Additional examination for Grade 12 in third term
  • CASS mark
  • Portfolio requirements for students, educators, and subjects
  • Missed assessments due to illness require doctor’s certificate
  • Concessions: extra time, spelling/handwriting dispensations
  • Headmaster: M.H.S. Pedro
  • Assessment Coordinator: T.C. Pedro
  • Hoërskool Bloubergrant
  • Malcolm.Pedro@wcgschools.gov.za
  • headmaster@bloubergranthigh.co.za
  • M.H.S. Pedro
  • T.C. Pedro
  • WCGSchools