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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Is 70 a distinction in South Africa?

Distinctions are a mark of 80% and above.
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What is a distinction in matric results?

What are Matric Distinctions? To get a distinction in a subject, you will need to pass with 80% or more for that subject. It will be listed on your matric results and in the newspaper.
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Is a distinction 80%?

For many universities, achieving a grading score between 70 and 84 per cent is a Distinction, which is considered a good grade.
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How can I get distinctions in matric?

Getting distinctions in matric

Keep up with the teacher in terms of pace, be willing to take notes on his/her explanations, and ask relevant questions if something is confusing. Be organised; have all your matric course work to date organised and accessible (either digitally or through physical files).
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Is 70 percent a distinction?

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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Is 75 percent a distinction?

While those securing above 60 per cent and below 75 per cent will be regarded as first class, those securing 50 to 60 per cent will be considered as second class. Students scoring 40 per cent and above will be regarded as pass class.
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What percentage is a distinction in grade 12 South Africa?

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. Most universities follow a model based on the British system.
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What is a distinction mark?

Distinction refers to a grade that is awarded if you get high marks. It is equivalent to A or A+. In a degree course, a distinction may be awarded if the student's overall achievement falls under an A grade.
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What is a Bachelor in matric?

Bachelor's Degree Pass

This is the highest level of a pass in Matric. With this pass, you can be admitted to study for a Bachelor's Degree at a University. For you to obtain a Bachelor's Degree Pass, you need to obtain the following minimum passes: SENIOR CERTIFICATE (AMENDED) SC(A) NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC)
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How do you graduate with distinction in South Africa?

In order to be awarded the degree with distinction, a student must meet the following criteria:
  1. Obtain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 75%, including at least 75% in the mini-dissertation;
  2. Complete the degree within the minimum period prescribed;
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Is a 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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What is the minimum percentage for distinction?

ANSWER (1) Hello, 85% and above comes under the category of distinction.
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What is to pass with distinction?

Passing with distinction usually means passing with consistent top grades(All A's) and showing extra dedication, commitment and hard work which is recognised by the university or school.
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What does 777 mean in matric results?

777 - outstanding mark. zz - ending (irregularity)
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How do you 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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What does C stand for in matric results?

A certificate pass means that you have passed matric with the minimum requirements and cannot study further at a University or University of Technology.
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Is distinction the highest grade?

Foundation Degree

The highest grade being Distinction, and the lowest grade Pass.
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What percentage is first class with distinction?

Distinction: The candidate securing Grade A+ with 7 CGPA (75% or more marks) in aggregate (both theory and practical of all examinations) shall be declared to have passed in First Class with Distinction.
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How do you get a distinction?

5 Study Tips to Increase the Probability of Earning a First Class / Distinction
  1. Tip #1: Go to your lecturer's “office hours” (the time they set aside to meet students, every week). ...
  2. Tip #2: Record the lectures. ...
  3. Tip #3: Read outside the norm. ...
  4. Tip #4: Practice as many questions as you can.
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Is 75 percent a good grade?

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 distinction and first class?

First Class with Distinction* 8.0 and above but below 8.5.
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