What does C mean in matric results?

1. What does symbol c mean in matric results? The 60% to 69% mark, symbol C, falls under the substantial achievement level in the National Senior Certificate (NSE) and a second division achievement in the university. Western Cape was third with an 81.2% pass rate.
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What is the highest pass in matric?

There are four categories of Matric Pass levels:
  • Bachelor's Degree Pass.
  • Diploma Pass.
  • Higher Certificate Pass.
  • Senior Certificate (Amended) Pass.
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What percentage is a distinction in South Africa matric?

For the final standard exams, a 'normal pass' is given for an average mark 50%-59%, and a distinction is given for an average of 80% or more.
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How are matric results calculated in South Africa?

So How Are Matric Results Calculated? All your class work, assignments, tests and exams you do throughout the year before the final exams counts for 25% of your final mark. The external final exam at the end of the year counts for 75%, except for Life Orientation which is 100% internal assessment.
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What does 777 mean in matric results?

777 - outstanding mark. zz - ending (irregularity)
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How do u get a bachelor in matric?

To achieve a Bachelors Degree pass, a candidate must pass at least 6 out of 7 subjects and obtain:
  1. At least 40% for your Home Language (compulsory)
  2. At least 50% for four other subjects excluding Life Orientation.
  3. At least 30% in Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) of the tertiary (Higher Education) institution.
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Is Distinction an A?

A grade 8 is slightly below an A*, whereas a grade 9 is above. This means that an A and A* are both considered a distinction grade.
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Can you fail maths and pass matric?

To receive an NSC pass, you must have the following: 40% or above for English Home Language. 40% or above for Mathematics, OR 50% or above for Mathematical Literacy.
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What does a bachelor pass mean?

A Bachelor's Pass means that you can study at any tertiary institution, as long as you meet the requirements for your chosen field of study. If you passed with a Bachelor's Pass, that means you got at least: 40% in your Home Language. 50% in four other High Credit subjects. 30% in two other subjects.
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Does Higher Certificate mean failed?

No, a Higher Certificate pass is not a fail. It is a pass, hence the name, Higher Certificate pass. It qualifies you to study for a Higher Certificate at a tertiary learning institution. Likewise, with a Bachelor's pass and a Diploma pass, you qualify for a Bachelor's Degree and a Diploma respectively.
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What does H mean in matric?

Higher Certificate: This matric symbol gives you provisional entrance into any college or certificate course. Diploma Pass: You will be able to study at a Technikon or study a diploma course.
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What is a Certificate pass?

A certificate pass requires a 40% pass in your home language, 2 subjects above 40%, 4 subjects above 30% and you may fail 1 subject. This pass allows you to study for a higher certificate. Unsuccessful students. It is possible for some unsuccessful students to rewrite a paper through a supplementary exam.
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What is a diploma pass?

Diploma. A Diploma pass means you qualify to study towards a Diploma Course at a tertiary institution. This includes TVET institutions.
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What is a grade of C?

C - this is a grade that rests right in the middle. C is anywhere between 70% and 79% D - this is still a passing grade, and it's between 59% and 69% F - this is a failing grade.
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What is a C in percentage?

C. 60% to 64% 62.5%
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What grade is a pass?

A letter grade of a D is technically considered passing because it not a failure. A D is any percentage between 60-69%, whereas a failure occurs below 60%.
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What grade is a merit?

the merit level is 60% or above. The boundary zone for the merit level is between 58% and 59.9%. the distinction level is 70% or above. The boundary zone for the distinction level is between 68% and 69.9%.
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What is pass with merit?

Pass with Merit indicates the range of good achievement up to Pass with Distinction, which demonstrates an ability at Council of Europe Level B2. Level A2 covers the range of ability between weak and borderline. The total number of marks available in the examination is 100. Marks are converted to a standardised score.
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Can you pass matric with 5 subjects?

No, you can not pass matric with 5 subjects. You have to pass a minimum of 6 out of 7 subjects in order to pass matric.
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Is Bachelor higher than diploma?

Last Updated : June 24, 2021. A Bachelor Degree pass will allow you to further your education at a university level, whilst a Diploma Pass will only give you access to diploma courses. Now that the marking of the matric finals has begun, it is important to understand the difference between 2 of the pass levels.
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