economics grade 12

Economics is the study of how people allocate limited resources and how these resources are priced. Economics is a social science that examines the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. 

Business studies can be classed into five different components. Check them out below.

Physics is a great subject to study in high school and at university, for a wide variety of reasons. Whether you’re thinking about furthering your studies in physics and wanting to apply for a course at college or university, or you would like to combine physics with another degree subject, there are plenty of reasons why studying physics or taking is as a subject can benefit you. 

Are you passionate about business studies or economics? Not sure if these subjects can lead to great career potential? Find out why business studies and economics are great study options and what doors they could open up for you.

As students get closer to writing their final exams, it becomes important that all the information learnt and hours spent doing homework and 8:30 a.m. lectures is retrievable on exam day. 

Math is everywhere. Mathematics is a powerful tool that can be used to solve problems in many fields, including computer science, engineering, physics, and biology.

Economics can be a great career choice because it is the study of how people make choices. It’s an endlessly fascinating topic- which is why economics degrees are so popular. Once you graduate, you can work as a business manager, marketing consultant, financial consultant, auditor, stockbroker, insurer, retail merchandizer, pricing analyst, statistician, financial consultant or salesperson.

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If you're a matric student and you've been wondering what a matriculation exemption is, then keep reading to find out. 

Almost 900 Matric exam paper markers quit and had to be replaced in Gauteng just as the marking season commences. Marking began on 4 January and is set to finish up on 22 January with around 45 000 markers being recruited across the country.

With the Department of Basic Education aiming for marking to be done in two weeks, concern has now surfaced as Covid can strike anytime and disrupt the marking processes. Marking of matric exam papers commenced on 4 January.

The first official day of Matric marking is done and dusted following a year full of bumps and even some controversies when it comes to the Matric Class of 2020. With marking underway, the Department hopes to finish on time and deliver results on time as well.

Teacher unions are voicing their concerns when it comes to the marking of matric exam papers and teachers' safety while doing so. NAPTOSA has said that there is a psosibility that markers could have withdrawn their duties. Marking of the 2020 matric exam papers commenced today as Matrics are expected to receive their results on 23 February.

The Gauteng Department of Education announced that late online registration admissions are now open for grade 1 and 8 learners. 

The Department of Basic Education recently presented the findings of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2019, this shows how South African learners have been faring in comparison to the rest of the world. 

During a briefing in Pretoria, Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, announced when the matric results will be released and spoke about the readiness of schools during the current pandemic. 

Matric exams have officially come to an end, but the drama still continues. The Department of Basic Education has released more details about those behind the leak of one of the matric exam question papers. 

More than 1 million candidates were registered to write the final matric exams this year. Now that the exams have come to an end, the department is certain that its efforts had a positive impact on learners.

The decision made by the Department of Basic Education and Umalusi to have all the matrics rewrite the two leaked exams was overturned by the high court in Pretoria. Which according to Mweli has caused the department "unprecedented crisis".

Learners in South African schools were thrown into the deep end this year. Now, some parents and learners are even contemplating scrapping the year and redoing it. The Minister addressed this while answering questions on school attendance.