TPS2601
ASSIGNMENT 02
2023
TPS2601
ASSIGNMENT 02 2023
, TPS2601
Assignment 02
1. In your own words, explain what the main information in the CAPS
document is about. (4)
CAPS, the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement, is a revision of the
previous NCS (National Curriculum Statement).
CAPS gives teachers detailed guidelines of what to teach and assessed on a grade
–by- grade and subject-by- subject basis.
The Main aim of CAPS is to lessen the administrative burden on teachers and
ensure consistency and guidance for teachers when teaching.
The teaching and learning of the subjects have specific aims, skills, the focus of
content areas and the weighting of content areas.
What were called Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards in the NCS are
now called Content and Skills in CAPS.
In CAPS Numeracy is now called Mathematics and Literacy is called Language. A
learning area is now referred to as a subject.
CAPS provides detailed week –by- week planning for teachers to follow. It gives
clear guidance in terms of pacing and progression. It also gives clear guidance of
assessment requirements.
2. Read the section on the general aims of the South African Curriculum
and summarise the aspects listed under this heading. (4)
The aim of the south African curriculum is to.
ASSIGNMENT 02
2023
TPS2601
ASSIGNMENT 02 2023
, TPS2601
Assignment 02
1. In your own words, explain what the main information in the CAPS
document is about. (4)
CAPS, the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement, is a revision of the
previous NCS (National Curriculum Statement).
CAPS gives teachers detailed guidelines of what to teach and assessed on a grade
–by- grade and subject-by- subject basis.
The Main aim of CAPS is to lessen the administrative burden on teachers and
ensure consistency and guidance for teachers when teaching.
The teaching and learning of the subjects have specific aims, skills, the focus of
content areas and the weighting of content areas.
What were called Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards in the NCS are
now called Content and Skills in CAPS.
In CAPS Numeracy is now called Mathematics and Literacy is called Language. A
learning area is now referred to as a subject.
CAPS provides detailed week –by- week planning for teachers to follow. It gives
clear guidance in terms of pacing and progression. It also gives clear guidance of
assessment requirements.
2. Read the section on the general aims of the South African Curriculum
and summarise the aspects listed under this heading. (4)
The aim of the south African curriculum is to.
