SBC Syllabus and Teachers Guide PDF | Papua New Guinea Education Department

 Teachers, parents and students can now download SBC Syllabus and Teachers Guide Pdf for all the subjects at the education department's website. 

PNG Insight has a dedicated maths resource website where you can download the resources you need for teaching mathematics. See links to the website below.

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Maths resources and SBC Syllabus and Teachers Guide Pdf

PNG Insight has all the SBC syllabus and teachers' guide as well as the OLD syllabus and teachers' guide. 

Access the resources via the links.

• SBC Syllabus and Teachers Guide Pdf
• OLD Syllabus and Teachers' Guide Pdf
• Past Maths Exam Papers
• Latest Maths Exam Papers
• Teachers' Apps and resources

Visit the PNG Maths Exam Resource Centre.

Maths Syllabus and Guides

Mathematics resources for teachers are a useful collection of teaching materials for Primary (Grades 7 & 8) and Secondary School (Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12) Mathematics teachers in Papua New Guinea. 

Whether you are a new graduate teacher or a seasoned mathematics teacher, you’ll find some of the most often used resources here.

Standard Based Curriculum (SBC)

The new SBC is in the implementation stage in the earlier schooling years. The implementation is in phases and will cover the secondary years. We believe the school syllabus and teachers' guides for Grades 3 – 8 are complete. And the Grades 9 – 12 SBC syllabus is a work-in-progress.

What you can get at the Maths resources website?

 We had some great features to enhance math exam revision. 

Some of them include:

• Old Exam Papers for Grades 8,10 and 12 students to download.
• Study Guides for Grades 8, 10 and 12
• Outline of Exam Units and Topics You should know
• Teachers' Mathematics revision resources for use with students 
• Education department Apps and Links to on-demand webpages
• Maths Examinations Tips and Guides

We are adding to this resource base, check out the home page for the new resources.

Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission PNGEC Website - Election 2022

The Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNG EC) website is offline right after the last election. This year, it seems, they are operating from their Facebook page. 

But, for a statutory body, it is a no brainer to have a working website, let alone during the election period.

The website is NOT ONLY an important tool for gathering election 2022 data and communicating information at this time, but also a vital information source for future elections.

PNG EC should get its website back online. Wondered where to get the updated PNG Electoral Common Roll?

Latest deferral of the Opening of Nominations and what dates are changing - read the updates

(Follow-up note: After this article, the PNG EC website is back online)

• With Peter O'Neill and James Marape on the campaign trails, who are the 'dark horses' in the race for the PM seat after the 2022 election? See the latest article on the best candidate for PNG's PM role.

Why PNG EC website is offline?

The main reason the website is offline is simply that the PNG EC is unable to host it successfully.

You'd think they should get it online by now when they already have a functioning URL. Not only that, they are on Google search results, too. Out of 230,000 search appearances, PNG EC website is number 1 and rightfully it should!

PNG EC is the body that should have its own website at this time. 

Social media and Facebook pages are not the right places to store, manipulate, analyse and retrieve election data. Social media are only sharing platforms. 

Election data is important.

Why PNG EC should run its website?

For a statutory body like PNG EC ( and especially during the election), it is vital to get the website online.

A good website can help the electoral commission do many things Facebook cannot do, both on the FRONT HAND and BACKHAND.

Also, a website can help the EC collect and relay information in real-time. 

Above all, the PNG EC website is the primary channel of information for all election-related events, not the news sites or Facebook. 

Click here for all the latest commentaries and updates on election 2022

How PNG EC can get the website back online

The website is a powerful communication tool, therefore the PNG EC must get it back online, going into the 2022 National General Elections.

If you click on the PNG EC links on Google, this is what you get...

A 404 error simply shows that the PNG EC website is offline. 

As mentioned, the EC already has a URL. Also, they have the website database with their previous company that host its website in 2017. 

It is a matter of getting a backup from them. And, securely host the website. 

In fact, there are different levels of hosting services and server capabilities available. As for the PNG EC website, the second or third level hosting (referred to as the cloud) would be enough. 

It can cost a couple of thousand US dollars to get it up. They do NOT have to spend K100,000 to get make it work.

It's not like creating a new website, it should be quick and easy. Here is how to get the website back online.

What the electoral commission is saying about its website

The PNG EC is saying that they are re-designing the website. Here is what appears on the search.

''The website of the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea is currently being redesigned. Access to past PNGEC data is hence limited at the moment. Please reach out to our team via social media...'' Google Cache snippet 08/05/2022

This message has been up since the website went offline right after the 2017 elections. So it has been 5 years.

PNG EC needs a website 

There is no reason or excuse valid enough to justify why the PNG EC website is still OFFLINE. 

This statutory body needs a website for the election for gathering data and disseminating information to the public. And also for assessing the data from the 2022 elections.

PNG EC should not depend on Facebook alone.

What is the pass rate for matric with bachelor 2023?

In terms of the matric exams, a student who completes the NSC and passes the matric exams with a good enough grade would be eligible to pursue a bachelor's degree at a university. 

A student who passes the matric exams with a lower grade may be able to pursue a diploma at a technical college or university.

How many subjects do I have to pass matric with bachelor?

Students must pass a minimum of 7 subjects to qualify for a National Senior Certificate (matric) and be eligible to apply for a bachelor's degree at a university. 

These subjects typically include:

• English, 
• a language of instruction, 
• Mathematics (or Mathematical Literacy)
• a combination of life sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences. 

However, specific subject requirements may vary depending on the university and program you apply to.

The pass rate fluctuates every year, depending on various factors such as the quality of education, student demographics, and economic conditions. Therefore, the exact requirements for a matric certificate with a bachelor's pass may vary depending on the local education board or school, so it's best to check with the relevant authorities for the most up-to-date information.

What is the pass rate for matric in 2023?

It is important to note that the pass rate is calculated based on the percentage of students who pass their National Senior Certificate (matric) exams, which are typically held in October and November each year. 

The pass rate is determined by the number of students who pass at least four subjects, including a home language and a second language.

To get the most recent and accurate information about the matric pass rate for 2023, please visit the website of the Department of Basic Education (DBE) or the Independent Examinations Board (IEB).

What is the difference between a Matric bachelor and a diploma?

"Matric" refers to the final examinations of the National Senior Certificate (NSC), which is the qualification required to graduate from high school. 

A "bachelor's degree" refers to an undergraduate academic degree that typically takes three to four years to complete at a university.  

A "diploma" typically refers to a qualification that is shorter than a degree and may be awarded by a university or a technical college.

PNG election counting update 2022 - daily summary

As the PNG elections are in the counting phase, we bring you a daily 'summary update' of the candidates declared; and party affiliate leading up to the 29th of July 2022. 

For the latest updates, twists and turns, and politics leading to the formation of the 11th parliament, click here.

Updated: PNG national election 2022 counting updates

Leading Political Party Candidates Tally

• Pangu Pati (Leader - James Marape) x14 declared

• People's National Congress, PNC (Leader - Peter O'Neill) x7 declared

• United Resource Party, URP (Leader - William Duma) x4 declared

• People's Party, PP (Leader - Dr William Tongamp) x3
• Social Democratic Party, SDP (Leader - Powes Parkop) x2

• Peoples Progress Party, PPP (Leader - Sir Julius Chan) x1 declared
• People's First Party, PFP (Leader - Richard Maru) x1
• United Labour Party, ULP (Leader - Lekwa Gure) x1
• National Alliance, NA (Leader - Patrick Pruaitch) x2
• Labor Party, LP (Leader - John Pundari) x1
• People's Reform Party, PRP (Leader - James Donald) x1
• PNG Party (Leader - Belden Namah) x1
• Independent x2

Total winning candidates declared to date = 40

Provincial/Regional seats Declared

• Manus - Charlie Benjamin, Pangu (polled over 13,234 absolute majority)
• Bougainville/AROB - Peter Tsamalili Jr, Pangu (polled 42,928 votes)
• West Sepik - Allan Bird, National Alliance,  NA (polled 127,315 votes)
• Enga - Sir Peter Ipatas, People's Party (polled 172,653 votes)
• East New Britain - Michael Marum, Independent (polled 33,285 votes)
• New Ireland - Sir Julius Chan People's Progress Party (PPP) polled 31,717 ballot votes.
• Hela - Philip Undialu, Pangu Pati polled 118,113 votes.

Open electorates MPs Declared

Summary of winning candidates by dates and ballot votes, including their party affiliation. 

Compiled from official sources - NBC News, PNG EC, EMTV and Post Courier news releases.

29 July 2022

• Vanimo Green - Belden Namah, PNG Party, polled 10,213 votes.
• Ambunti/Drekikier - Johnson Wapunai, PNC (polled 11,842 votes)
• Telefomin Open - Solan Mirisim, Pangu (polled votes)
• Esa'ala Open - Jimmy Maladina, Pangu (polled 9,359 votes)
• Menyamya Open - Solen Loifa, Independent (polled 18,397 votes)

Declared 28th July 2022

• North Fly - James Donald, PRP (polled 12,648 votes)
• Central Bougainville -  Fr Simon Dumarinu, SDP (polled 12,263 votes)
• Moresby South - Justin Tkatchenko, SDP (polled 28,111 ballot votes)
• Nuku Open - Joe Sungi, Pangu (polled 9,239 votes)

Declared 27th July 2022

• Gazelle Open - Zelta Wong, URP (polled 9,334 votes)
• Hagen Open - William Dume, United Resource Party, URP (polled 48, 528)

Declared 26th July 2022

• Talasea Open - Freddie Reu Kumai, PP (polled 7,275 ballot votes)
• Kokopo Open - Ereman ToBaining Jnr, PNC (polled 12,053 ballot votes)

Declared 25th July 2022

• South Bougainville Open - Timothy Masiu, Pangu (polled 14,404 votes) 
• Finschhafen Open - Rainbo Paita, Pangu (polled 23,504 votes)
• Kompiam Ambum - Sir John Pundari, Labor Party, LP (polled 28,963 votes)
• Namatanai Open - Walter Schnaubelt, National Alliance, NA (polled 16,454 votes)
• South Bougainville - Timothy Masiu, Pangu (polled 14, 404 votes)
• Wabag Open - Dr Lino Tom, People's Party, PP (polled 35,782 votes)
• Bulolo Open - Sam Basil Jr., United Labour Party, ULP (polled 16, 072 votes)

Declared 24th July 2022

• Kiriwina-Goodenough Open - Douglas Tomuriesa, PNC (polled 9,555)
• Kendrian Gloucester Open - Joseph Lelang, PNC

Declared 23rd July 2022

• Non

Declared 22nd July 2022

• Non

Declared 21 July 2022

• Maprik Open - Gabriel Kapris, PNC (polled 16,657 ballot votes)

Declared 21 July 2022

• Huon Gulf Open - Jason Peter, URP (polled 19,585 votes)
• Yongoru-Saussia - MP Richard Maru, People's First Party, PFP  (polling 17,075 votes)

Declared 20 July 2022

• Kavieng Open - Ian Ling Stuckey, Pangu Pati (polled 12,523 votes)

Declared 19 July 2022

• Yalibu Pangia Open - Peter O'Neill, PNC (polled 45,106)
• Rabaul Open - Graham P Rumet, Pangu Pati (polled 5,192 votes)
• Komo Hulia Open - Daniel Tindipu Pangu Pati (polled 12,788 votes)
• Koroba Lake Kopiago - William Bando, United Resource Party, URP (polled 36,587 votes)

Declared 18 July 2022

• Pomio Open  - Elias Kapavore, People's National Congress (PNC) Party (polled 11,949 first preference votes)
• Magarima Open declared 18 July 2022 - Manasseh Makiba Pangu Pati (votes received 20,753)

• Lae Open declared 17 July 2022 - John Rosso  Pangu Pati (first preference votes 26,864)

• Tari Pori declared 10 July 2022- James Marape Pangu Pati (first preference votes 39,877)

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PNG national election 2022 counting updates

PNG election counting update 2022 - summary

Most provinces are in the counting stage.

Simbu and Western Highlands are the last provinces to go into polling. It starts on Monday 18th July 2022. Only 8 days for polling and counting for these two provinces.

Deferral of Return of Writs, Unconstitutional

The deferral of RoW for a further 2 weeks to 14th August 2022 is unconstitutional, but there is a small window of time from the 29th July to 3rd August like in past elections, said the former Chief Justice and stateman, Sir Arnold Amet. 

He said in this news report that the 'fixed date for the return of writs is critically tied to the 5th anniversary of the date fixed for the return of writs from the previous elections'.

Section 105 of the Constitution provides for the fixed dates for the national elections to be held within 3 months of the 5th anniversary of the date fixed for the return of writs.

The PNG EC is going out of the time bound for the RoW and into 'unconstitutional territory.

PNG Electoral Commission under pressure

The electoral commission is under pressure to complete counting before the 29th of July 2022. 

They can be happy now as the date for the return of writs has been extended for a further 2 weeks.

The counting and declaration will continue until the 12th of August 2022.

Comment and let our readers know about the latest from your electorates.