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Introduction of Grade 9 systemic testing
The Western Cape Education Department introduced annual systemic testing for Grade 9 learners for the first time in 2011. This testing is part of a broader effort to monitor learner progress and improve education quality across the province.
In addition to testing the literacy and numeracy competencies of our Grades 3 and 6 learners, the department introduced testing for Grade 9 learners for the first time in 2011.
Places
Western Cape
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/education-budget-debate-vote-ncop
Amounts
R 14 229 000 000
Rollout of over 2 million textbooks and readers to learners in Grades 1, 2, 3 and 10
At the start of the 2012 school year, more than 2 million textbooks and readers were distributed to learners in Grades 1, 2, 3, and 10 across the Western Cape. This initiative aims to improve access to quality learning materials and support better educational outcomes.
At the start of the 2012 school year, learners in Grades 1, 2, 3 and 10 benefitted from a record-breaking rollout of over 2 million textbooks and readers.
Allocation of R14.229 billion for the Western Cape Education Department for 2012/2013
The Western Cape Government has allocated R14.229 billion to the Western Cape Education Department for the 2012/2013 financial year, which is 35.7% of the provincial budget. This funding will support initiatives aimed at improving learner outcomes and the quality of education across public ordinary schools in the province.
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has been allocated R14.229 billion for the 2012/2013 financial year, 35.7% of the provincial budget for that financial year.
