Matric Exams 2023: Risks of cheating or dishonesty
Matriculants were also reminded of the consequences if they are found guilty of any act of dishonesty during the matric exams.
With the matric exams 2023 fast approaching, emotions are expected to be high in some of the Class of 2023 cohort.
GDE WARNS AGAINST DISHONEST BEHAVIOUR
While nerves and fright are expected to fill many examination rooms from 30 October to 5 December, it is advisable to adopt coping mechanisms to keep you cool, calm and collected instead of cutting corners.
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) with over 100 000 candidates sitting for the exams this year, warned the matrics about any ill-behaviour that might find one in hot water.
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GDE reminded the Candidates not to disrupt any examination proceedings while in the examination room as this will lead to immediate removal from the examination room and such candidates will be barred from continuing to write their examination paper.
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FOUND GUILTY OF CHEATING MATRIC EXAMS
Candidates were also reminded that if they are found guilty of any act of dishonesty, they will not only have their results nullified, but they will be barred from the stipulated number of future examination cycles depending on the severity of their dishonesty.
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“Candidates need to accept the dire consequences of their dishonesty and understand how it impacts on them being able to complete the NSC qualification,” GDE clarified.
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Besides cell phones not being allowed in exam rooms, DBE has instructed that no wrist watches be allowed for the NSC 2023 examination either. This is to eliminate all possible means via which learners can access and/or share information digitally and online while writing their examination, according to DBE.
CANDIDATES TO PLEDGE THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE RULES
As an agreement to adhere to the rules of the exams, GDE said qualifying candidates will be required to sign a pledge before the exams commence as an indication of their commitment to the NSC Examination Code of Conduct.
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