10 Jan 2019

Performance of Kweneng region in the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) has improved.

A report by Kweneng regional education officer, Mr Benson Rauwe, revealed that the region’s performance drastically improved in the past three years.

The report says from the 6 270 pupils who sat for last year’s PSLE, 4 226 recorded ABC pass rate, while the remaining 2 044 were graded D, E, U and X.

Furthermore, it stated that out of 91 schools in the region, 16 managed to surpass the regional target of 80 per cent with some attaining 100 per cent pass rate.

The top five schools included among others, Ditshukudu with 100 per cent followed by Dutlwe, Sebele and Tloaneng with 93.6, 92.7, 91.4 per cent respectively while Ngware Primary School attained 90 per cent.

The report said it was worth noting that the region was still below the national target of 80 per cent.

The region was heading in the right direction with the improved performance of 66.85 per cent, which was 1.85 per cent increase from the previous year.

Kweneng region has 91 primary schools under the four sub regions of Molepolole Administrative Authority (MAA), Mogoditshane/Thamaga, Letlhakeng and Lentsweletau sub regions.

The director’s regional report further highlighted that where learners were adequately supported by relevant stakeholders, especially parents, the performance was likely to improve.
It also stated that implementation of strategies for betterment of results contributed to the improvement.

Such strategies included early completion of syllabus to create ample time for revision, schools to embark on remedial classes, as well as a one on one and group support.

It said there were motivational sessions held with completing classes and that in order to sharpen pupils’ reasoning capacity, they undertook group discussions, subject clinics and fairs.

Another contributory factor was the continuous accounting for results such as weekly quizzes, monthly tests and end of year examinations by both teachers and learners against the set regional target.      
It was also reported that the regional staff provided support to both teachers and learners through instruction, supervision, inspection and regular feedback.

The report said the region was however concerned about lower results in 16 schools, attributed to lack of parental support, shortage of resources, unconducive learning environment, uncommitted pupils and long distances travelled by learners.

The report stated that in order to rectify the situation, the schools are encouraged to implement strategies meant to reinforce teaching that is learner centered, discovery approach research and projects, solicit parental engagement through PTAs as well as lobbying for sponsors to relieve shortage of teaching materials through the adopt a school approach. Ends