CSP2601
Assignment 5
Unique No:
Due 21 August 2025
,CSP2601: Portfolio
Assessment Task 5 – Question 1: QUIZ
Closing Date: 21 August 2025
Total Marks: 100
Quiz Marks: 15
Question 1.1
Correct Answer: A – Both statements are true.
The South African Schools Act (Act 84 of 1996) plays a significant role in
addressing the disparities left behind by apartheid by ensuring equal access to
quality education for all learners.
In alignment with this mandate, provincial education departments are
responsible for establishing and supporting all types of schools, including those
that cater to learners with special educational needs.
Question 1.2
Correct Answer: C – Only Statement A is true.
School governing bodies (SGBs) are legally permitted to budget for additional
staff posts beyond those funded by the state, provided these posts are
sustainable and aligned with the school's needs.
However, statement B is incorrect because parents do have the right to
challenge or appeal decisions regarding school fees, ensuring that financial
decisions are transparent and fair.
Question 1.3
Correct Answer: A – Both statements are true.
, Education White Paper 6 provides a comprehensive 10-year framework for
developing an inclusive education system in South Africa.
It acknowledges systemic obstacles to learning, such as rigid curricula and
language barriers, which can negatively affect learner participation and
success.
Question 1.4
Correct Answer: A – Both statements are true.
The SIAS policy (Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support) is
designed to identify learning barriers early, ensuring that learners receive the
necessary support from the outset.
The policy also outlines clear procedural guidelines for conducting
assessments and providing appropriate support tailored to individual learner
needs.
Question 1.5
Correct Answer: C – Only Statement A is true.
Statement A is accurate as the SIAS policy advocates for a strengths-based
approach that recognises and builds upon what learners are capable of doing.
Statement B is incorrect because a deficit-based approach, which focuses on
what learners cannot do, contradicts the core principles of the SIAS framework.
Question 1.6
Correct Answer: D – Only Statement B is true.
Assignment 5
Unique No:
Due 21 August 2025
,CSP2601: Portfolio
Assessment Task 5 – Question 1: QUIZ
Closing Date: 21 August 2025
Total Marks: 100
Quiz Marks: 15
Question 1.1
Correct Answer: A – Both statements are true.
The South African Schools Act (Act 84 of 1996) plays a significant role in
addressing the disparities left behind by apartheid by ensuring equal access to
quality education for all learners.
In alignment with this mandate, provincial education departments are
responsible for establishing and supporting all types of schools, including those
that cater to learners with special educational needs.
Question 1.2
Correct Answer: C – Only Statement A is true.
School governing bodies (SGBs) are legally permitted to budget for additional
staff posts beyond those funded by the state, provided these posts are
sustainable and aligned with the school's needs.
However, statement B is incorrect because parents do have the right to
challenge or appeal decisions regarding school fees, ensuring that financial
decisions are transparent and fair.
Question 1.3
Correct Answer: A – Both statements are true.
, Education White Paper 6 provides a comprehensive 10-year framework for
developing an inclusive education system in South Africa.
It acknowledges systemic obstacles to learning, such as rigid curricula and
language barriers, which can negatively affect learner participation and
success.
Question 1.4
Correct Answer: A – Both statements are true.
The SIAS policy (Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support) is
designed to identify learning barriers early, ensuring that learners receive the
necessary support from the outset.
The policy also outlines clear procedural guidelines for conducting
assessments and providing appropriate support tailored to individual learner
needs.
Question 1.5
Correct Answer: C – Only Statement A is true.
Statement A is accurate as the SIAS policy advocates for a strengths-based
approach that recognises and builds upon what learners are capable of doing.
Statement B is incorrect because a deficit-based approach, which focuses on
what learners cannot do, contradicts the core principles of the SIAS framework.
Question 1.6
Correct Answer: D – Only Statement B is true.
