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UKZN will recognise academic excellence by awarding eight points to a subject with a performance level of 90-100%. Please see the table below:
Calculation of Composite Academic Performance Score (NSC-Deg)
NSC Rating (Level of Performance)
NSC Percentage
Points Value for Calculation of UKZN APS
Adjusted Percentages for UKZN APS Calculation
7 80% to 100% 7
6 70% to 79% 6
5 60% to 69% 5
4 50% to 59% 4
3 40% to 49% 3
2 30% to 39% 2
1 0% to 29% 1
Please see example of calculation of APS below:
Home Language 5 First Additional Language 6 Life Orientation 4 Mathematics 5 Accounting 6 Business Studies 6 Computer Applications Technology 7
Total APS
80% to 100% 70% to 79% 60% to 69% 50% to 59% 40% to 49% 30% to 39% 0% to 29%
5 6 0 5 6 6 7 35
NSC-Deg Results Obtained by Learner
Subject
Performance Rating
APS Value
If more than seven subjects were taken, the APS is calculated by adding the performance ratings of English (HL or FAL) plus Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy plus the best ratings of four other subjects (excluding LO or Maths Paper 3). No bonus points are awarded for additional subjects.
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