How do I rate my child's performance in Grade 4 to 9?

A learner’s performance can be divided into seven levels, as set out below. These levels apply to all grades. If you are hesitant to decide between two levels, rather choose the lower level. This will give you a more accurate representation of your child's performance and motivate the learner to really want to achieve higher levels:

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