{"id":227217,"date":"2020-01-10T07:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T05:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=227217"},"modified":"2020-01-10T08:15:52","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T06:15:52","slug":"six-ways-get-back-track-disappointing-matric-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2020\/01\/10\/six-ways-get-back-track-disappointing-matric-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Six ways to get back on track after disappointing matric results"},"content":{"rendered":"

Matrics from the class of 2019 who failed, didn\u2019t perform optimally, or didn\u2019t get the results they needed to pursue their chosen field of study should not despair, as there is a range of options available to them to address the situation, education experts said.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember that this is not the end of the road, and that although some extra work will be required, you can rectify the situation and still pursue your professional dreams down the line, even if it is a little later than you had hoped,\u201d said Horace Mpanza, managing director of ADvTECH Schools\u2019 Abbotts College High School.<\/p>

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\u201cIt is better to make the time and effort now, and start from a position of strength a few months or a year down the line, than to resign yourself to forever having results that won\u2019t do you any favours in the job market.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mpanza said that depending on one\u2019s performance, there are a number of paths to pursue, including to:<\/p>

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\u2022 Redo matric:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Grade 12 learner may opt to redo their entire year so that they can improve all of their marks. This is a good option for those learners who did not perform well enough to qualify for studying towards their chosen qualification.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember if your marks increase, your admission point score will also increase.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the thought of returning to your old school is too intimidating, look into the option of completing matric through a registered and accredited private institution, but be sure to select one with a reputation for academic excellence as a result of its commitment to assisting learners with improving their results,\u201d said Mpanza.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Redo matric and upgrade some subjects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grade 12 learners who only need higher marks in some of their subjects do not need to redo all of their subjects.<\/p>\n

Instead, they can enrol on a part-time basis for one to six subjects.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood institutions will assist learners with making decisions about the best course of action.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor instance, they may look at the student\u2019s results and then identify if there isn\u2019t an extra subject that they can redo to increase their overall marks,\u201d said Mpanza.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Write supplementary papers later in the year:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an option, but one that should be considered carefully,\u201d Mpanza said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause you won\u2019t be attending any formal classes to help you overcome the challenges which led to the disappointing results in the first place, you need to be extremely self-disciplined and focused to make this option work.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt can be done, but be sure that you are 100 per cent committed when going this route.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022 Do a bridging course:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another option is to do a bridging course through a tertiary institution.<\/p>\n

\u201cBe careful to ensure that the bridging course will provide access to your preferred degree down the line, by speaking to a student advisor at the institution,\u201d Mpanza advised.<\/p>\n

Additional options open to learners, are to complete matric through distance learning, or pursue a vocational qualification, said Elbie Liebenberg, managing director of Oxbridge Academy.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo matter what the outcome of your final exams were, there are always options, and sometimes finding the right way forward \u2013 for your specific circumstances and aspirations \u2013 just requires some research,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Matric through distance learning:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The benefit of doing matric subject rewrites or your entire matric via distance learning, is that it is affordable and can be done from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, it is imperative that you find a respected, registered and accredited institution, with a reputation for user-friendly and easy to understand learning materials, and excellent tutor support available both telephonically and online,\u201d Liebenberg said.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Vocational training:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A vocational qualification makes you more employable, by providing the specific skills and theoretical knowledge required in fields such as, for instance, office management, childcare, small business management, and hospitality and catering services,\u201d said Liebenberg.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll of the aforementioned qualifications can be completed without having a matric certificate and via distance learning, which means that you can even start earning while you\u2019re learning.\u201d<\/p>\n

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