ENG1504 EXAM OCT NOV 2026
DUE 12 MONDAY 2026
A REPORT ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFICIENT INTRODUCTION
OF FEES FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL INTERVENTION CLASSES PROVIDED BY
MINDEXPAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN MIDVALLEY TOWNSHIP
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
At a directorate meeting on 30 September 2026, Professor PT Kitika, the Director of
Operations at MindExpand Community College (MCC), requested Ms T Phashane,
the Administrative Officer for Community Engagement Services at MCC, to conduct an
investigation into an efficient introduction of fees for the MindExpand Community
College high school intervention classes. The investigation was to consider matters of
fairness, practicality, and mutual benefit. The final report, including recommendations,
was to be submitted to Professor Kitika by 30 October 2026.
, 2. PROCEDURES
The following procedures were followed to gather relevant information:
2.1 Survey questionnaires were distributed to parents in the community to determine if
they would be willing to pay for the extra classes.
2.2 A meeting was held with high school learners at the community hall to discuss the
value and benefits of the extra classes.
2.3 Ms Z Zaluma, the local actuary, was consulted to calculate the estimated fees to be
paid against the value of the classes and future prospects of the MCC high school
intervention.
2.4 Transport logs were analysed to calculate the costs related to lecturers’ driving to
various high schools for the Saturday classes.
3. FINDINGS
3.1 The survey questionnaires distributed to parents revealed that 68 % of respondents
were willing to pay a modest fee for the extra classes. Many parents acknowledged the
value of the classes for improving their children’s performance in Mathematics, Life
Sciences, Accounting and English. A smaller number (32 %) expressed concern about
affordability, particularly among lower-income households.
3.2 During the meeting with high school learners at the community hall, the majority of
learners (approximately 75 %) spoke positively about the extra classes, stating that the
sessions helped them understand difficult concepts and prepare for examinations.
Learners highlighted that the classes were accessible and provided additional support
beyond what was offered at their regular schools. A few learners suggested that even a
small fee would motivate them to attend regularly.
3.3 The consultation with Ms Z Zaluma indicated that, based on the current operational
costs, the classes could be introduced at a fee of R50 per learner per term without
compromising the value or future prospects of the programme. The actuary estimated
that this amount would cover lecturer transport, material development and other related
expenses while remaining affordable for most families.
3.4 Analysis of the transport logs showed that lecturers drove approximately 85 km per
DUE 12 MONDAY 2026
A REPORT ON AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFICIENT INTRODUCTION
OF FEES FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL INTERVENTION CLASSES PROVIDED BY
MINDEXPAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN MIDVALLEY TOWNSHIP
1. TERMS OF REFERENCE
At a directorate meeting on 30 September 2026, Professor PT Kitika, the Director of
Operations at MindExpand Community College (MCC), requested Ms T Phashane,
the Administrative Officer for Community Engagement Services at MCC, to conduct an
investigation into an efficient introduction of fees for the MindExpand Community
College high school intervention classes. The investigation was to consider matters of
fairness, practicality, and mutual benefit. The final report, including recommendations,
was to be submitted to Professor Kitika by 30 October 2026.
, 2. PROCEDURES
The following procedures were followed to gather relevant information:
2.1 Survey questionnaires were distributed to parents in the community to determine if
they would be willing to pay for the extra classes.
2.2 A meeting was held with high school learners at the community hall to discuss the
value and benefits of the extra classes.
2.3 Ms Z Zaluma, the local actuary, was consulted to calculate the estimated fees to be
paid against the value of the classes and future prospects of the MCC high school
intervention.
2.4 Transport logs were analysed to calculate the costs related to lecturers’ driving to
various high schools for the Saturday classes.
3. FINDINGS
3.1 The survey questionnaires distributed to parents revealed that 68 % of respondents
were willing to pay a modest fee for the extra classes. Many parents acknowledged the
value of the classes for improving their children’s performance in Mathematics, Life
Sciences, Accounting and English. A smaller number (32 %) expressed concern about
affordability, particularly among lower-income households.
3.2 During the meeting with high school learners at the community hall, the majority of
learners (approximately 75 %) spoke positively about the extra classes, stating that the
sessions helped them understand difficult concepts and prepare for examinations.
Learners highlighted that the classes were accessible and provided additional support
beyond what was offered at their regular schools. A few learners suggested that even a
small fee would motivate them to attend regularly.
3.3 The consultation with Ms Z Zaluma indicated that, based on the current operational
costs, the classes could be introduced at a fee of R50 per learner per term without
compromising the value or future prospects of the programme. The actuary estimated
that this amount would cover lecturer transport, material development and other related
expenses while remaining affordable for most families.
3.4 Analysis of the transport logs showed that lecturers drove approximately 85 km per
