The circuit indicated that it was apparent that learners were not well prepared in terms of curriculum content. There was a need to identify the gaps. A further issue was the level of moderation and content/curriculum coverage. The Department had several meetings with the school teachers on the curriculum and identified grey areas and interventions. Learners were also being taught how to approach question papers. The Department was hoping to see a steady improvement and stabilisation from the Grade 9 cohort moving forward. It would ensure that the HODs were well trained in respect of curriculum implementation as well as their roles and responsibilities. HODs needed to ensure that there were common papers and templates to work from, and this would receive the attention of the Department this year. 5.2.2.5 Committee Recommendations