Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS)

1 The Survival Guide to the CAPS for the Foundation Phase is an easy reference to the Foundation Phase CAPSE astern Cape (043) 643 3963 Free State (051) 448 0424 Gauteng (011) 347 0700 KwaZulu-Natal (031) 701 8813 Limpopo (015) 295 9194 Mpumalanga (013) 752 5936 North West (018) 381 1118 Western Cape/N. Cape (021) 980 9500 Customer services tel: (021) 532 Guide to the foUnDAtion PhAseCurriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) ISBN 1-22011/03/09 7:51 AMCheCklist for Choosing textbooksCurriculum content Does the textbook cover the Curriculum comprehensively? Is the content appropriately sequenced? Is the content explained in a logical and clear way? Is the content up-to-date and relevant to the real world? Are illustrations and diagrams clear and do they link to the content?

2 Assessment Does it cover the tasks specified in the Curriculum for Assessment , for example tests, projects, etc? Does the Teacher s Guide give clear guidance with Assessment ?level Are key concepts and terms clearly defined, for example in glossaries? Does the book support language development for all learners, for example key words explained directly on the page? Are the language and vocabulary correct and at an appropriate level for learners?Activities Are there sufficient activities? Are the activities graded to be suitable for different ability levels?teacher s guide Does it contain answers for all activities? Does it support you to prepare your lesson, for example are there useful teaching guidelines? Does it help you with your CAPS planning for the year, for example term by term overview?

3 Does it offer support for the whole class, for example remedial and extension advice? 3-42011/03/09 7:51 AM CONTENTS 1 ContentsIntroduction to the CAPS for the Foundation Phase .. 2 Maths Introduction .. 6 Language Introduction .. 8 Life Skills Introduction .. 10 Phase overview for Home Language .. 12 Phase overview for First Additional Language .. 24 Phase overview for Mathematics .. 34 Phase overview for Life Skills .. 60 Survival Guide to the capS for the foundation phase 12011/06/27 6:24 PM 2 Survival Guide to the CAPS for the Foundation PhaseDear Foundation Phase TeacherTo support you in the implementation of the new Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS), Maskew Miller Longman offers you this handy guide filled with useful information.

4 You will find for each of the Foundation Phase subjects an overview and valuable teaching informa-tion. This information is taken from the CAPS documents released in June 2011. It is not intended to be comprehensive and teachers should always consult the full information in the actual CAPS to the CAPS for the Foundation Phase The purpose of the CAPS is to replace the previous Subject Statements , Learning Programme Guidelines and Subject Assessment Guidelines to offer teachers with a single document for each subject outlining the teaching and Assessment requirements for that subject. The terminology Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards are no longer timeInstructional time for subjects in the Foundation Phase is as indicated in the table below:Subjecttime allocation per week (hourS)LanguagesGr 1 2: 10 total.

5 Gr 3: 11 totalHL: Gr 1 3: 7 minimum, 8 maximumFAL: Gr 1 2: 2 minimum, 3 maximum Gr 3: 3 minimum, 4 maximumMathematics7 Life Skills Beginning knowledge Creative Arts Physical Education Personal and Social Well-being 6 (7 in Gr 3)1 (2 in Gr 3) 22011/06/27 6:24 PM INTRODUCTION 3 AssessmentThere are no examinations in Foundation Phase. The rating scale to be used is:code deScription of competence%7 Outstanding achievement80 100%6 Meritorious achievement70 79%5 Substantial achievement60 69%4 Adequate achievement50 59%3 Moderate achievement40 49%2 Elementary achievement30 39%1 Not achieved 0 29%There are no formal Assessment tasks for grade R. As part of the formal Assessment for Mathematics and Home Language, there will also be annual national Assessment tasks (ANAs).

6 Number of formal Assessment taSkSGradeSubjectterm 1term 2term 3term 4total1 Home Language122271 First Additional Language111141 Mathematics12227+ Baseline1 Life Skills111142 Home Language122272 First Additional Language112152 Mathematics12238+ ANA2 Life Skills111143 Home Language133293 First Additional Language122163 Mathematics133310+ ANA3 Life 32011/06/27 6:24 PM Superior capS coverage written for the new Curriculum by expert authors Superior illustrations and activities to improve results and motivate learners Superior teacher support to save time and make teaching easy, including photocopiable worksheets and e-planner dVd Superior quality = success! Simply Superior! 42011/06/27 6:24 PM 5 Survival Guide to the CAPS for the Foundation PhaseThe trusted Day-by-Day series: is integrated and fully aligned to capS has been tried, tested and proven to work provides easy daily planning and Assessment for teachersYou are still in good hands with 52011/06/27 6:24 PM 6 Survival Guide to the CAPS for the Foundation PhaseMaths IntroductionAnnual national Assessments (ANAs)The Department of Education has introduced ANAs in Numeracy/Mathematics and Literacy/Language.

7 Countries across the world use annual national standardized testing to sum up each learner s development and learning achievements. The data on learner achievement in standardized tests is useful for designing and implementing intervention programs aimed at improving classroom learning and teaching. International surveys such as the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) have shown that South African learners struggle with problems involving numbers and number patterns whereas they have less difficulty with Measurement and Space and Foundation Phase Mathematics CAPSTime Allocation This is clearly stated now it was not previously included in the NCS. Provides an in depth breakdown of the number of weeks, hours and lessons that should be spent on is suggested that 3 or more lessons per week are dedicated to Number and the rest of the time per week spent on the other Content Areas.

8 62011/06/27 6:24 PM MATHS INTRODUCTION 7 Weighting of Content AreasA suggested time allocation for each Content Area is provided. Numbers, Operations and Relationships take up more than 50% of the notional time in order to allow learners to develop effective number sense and confi dence in operating with numbers. It is suggested that pattern work entails largely Number Patterns to strengthen number 1 grade 2 grade 3numbers, operations and relationships65%60%58%patterns, functions and algebra10%10%10%Space and Shape (Geometry)11%13%13%measurement9%12%14%da ta handling (Statistics)5%5%5% 72011/06/27 6:24 PM 8 Survival Guide to the CAPS for the Foundation PhaseLanguage IntroductionAnnual national Assessments (ANAs)Learners struggle most with the tasks relating to Writing and Language use.

9 Teachers need to ensure that learners are given enough practice with these types of Phase CAPS: Home LanguageIn the Foundation Phase, the skills in the Home Language CAPS Curriculum are: Listening and speaking Reading and phonics Writing and handwriting Integrated into all the above language skills are: Thinking and Reasoning and Language Structure and Department of Basic Education does not prescribe how to break down the time into the different components although the following is the suggested minimum amount of time for each grade : grade 1 home lanGuaGetotal per weeklistening & Speaking15 minutes per day for 3 days45 minutesreading & phonicsPhonics: 15 minutes per day for 5 days (1 hour 15 minutes) Shared Reading: 15 minutes per day for 3 days (45 minutes) Group Reading: 30 minutes per day (2 groups each for 15 minutes) for five days (2 hour 30 minutes)4 hrs 30 minuteshandwriting15 minutes per day for 4 days1 hourwriting15 minutes per day for 3 days45 minutesTotal per week7 hoursGrade 2 home lanGuaGetotal per weeklistening & Speaking15 minutes per day for 3 days45 minutesreading & phonicsPhonics: 15 minutes per day for 4 days (1 hour 15 minutes) Shared Reading: 15 minutes per day for 3 days (45 minutes)Group Reading.

10 30 minutes per day (2 groups each for 15 minutes) for 5 days (2 hour 30 minutes)4 hrs 30 minutes*handwriting15 minutes per day for 3 days45 minuteswriting15 minutes per day for 4 days1 hourTotal per week7 hours* Figures as per CAPS June 2011 82011/06/27 6:24 PMGrade 3 home lanGuaGetotal per weeklistening & Speaking15 minutes per day for 3 days45 minutesreading & phonicsPhonics: 15 minutes per day for 3 days (45 minutes) Shared Reading: 20 minutes per day for 3 days (1 hour)Group Reading: 30 minutes per day (2 groups each for 15 minutes) for 5 days (2 hour 30 minutes)4 hrs 30 minutes*handwriting15 minutes per day for 3 days45 minuteswriting20 minutes per day for 3 days1 hourTotal per week7 hours* Figures as per CAPS June 2011 Foundation Phase CAPS: First Additional LanguageThe main skills for First Additional Language are: Listening and speaking Reading and phonics Writing and handwritingIntegrated into all the above language skills are: Thinking and Reasoning and Language Structure and Department of Basic Education does not prescribe how to break down the time into the different components although the following suggestions are made for each grade :Where maximum time is given to the First Additional Language.