, ICA1501 ASSESSMENT 02
QUESTION 1
Download the CAPS Life Skills Intermediate Phase document grade 4-6 from my Modules ICA1501.
The term curriculum relates to the coursework that is involved in a certain subject; it is everything
that needs to be taught to learners in a classroom of a specific subject. The curriculum is
documented through CAPS.
1.1) Explain CAPS in your own words? (3)
CAPS stands for Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement. In simple terms, CAPS is a document
that outlines the learning objectives, content, and assessment strategies for a specific subject and
grade level. It provides a framework for teachers to follow, ensuring that learners acquire the
necessary knowledge, skills, and values to succeed in that subject.
In other words, CAPS is a roadmap for teaching and learning, detailing what learners should know
and be able to do at the end of a particular grade or phase. It helps teachers plan and deliver
effective lessons, assess learner progress, and ensure that learners meet the required standards.
Think of CAPS as a guide that ensures consistency and quality in education, helping to guarantee that
learners receive a well-rounded and comprehensive education.
1.2) How does CAPS influence lesson planning? (3)
CAPS significantly influence lesson planning in the following ways:
1. Clear learning objectives: CAPS provides specific and measurable learning objectives, which guide
teachers in setting clear goals for each lesson, ensuring learners, achieve the desired outcomes.
2. Content coverage: CAPS outlines the content to be covered, helping teachers plan lessons that
address the required knowledge and skills, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the subject matter.
3. Assessment guidance: CAPS offers guidance on assessment strategies, enabling teachers to design
lessons with built-in formative and summative assessments, monitoring learner progress and
adjusting instruction accordingly.
By following CAPS, teachers can create structured and purposeful lessons, aligning their teaching
with the national curriculum standards, and promoting effective learning experiences for their
learners.
1.3) What are the features (sections) of the CAPS document? Choose ONE feature, write it down,
and discuss how this feature assists in preparing a lesson. (10)
One feature of the CAPS document is the "Specific Aims" section.
The "Specific Aims" section assists in preparing a lesson by:
1. Clarifying the learning objectives: This section outlines the specific skills, knowledge, and values
learners should acquire, helping teachers focus their lessons on achieving these aims.
QUESTION 1
Download the CAPS Life Skills Intermediate Phase document grade 4-6 from my Modules ICA1501.
The term curriculum relates to the coursework that is involved in a certain subject; it is everything
that needs to be taught to learners in a classroom of a specific subject. The curriculum is
documented through CAPS.
1.1) Explain CAPS in your own words? (3)
CAPS stands for Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement. In simple terms, CAPS is a document
that outlines the learning objectives, content, and assessment strategies for a specific subject and
grade level. It provides a framework for teachers to follow, ensuring that learners acquire the
necessary knowledge, skills, and values to succeed in that subject.
In other words, CAPS is a roadmap for teaching and learning, detailing what learners should know
and be able to do at the end of a particular grade or phase. It helps teachers plan and deliver
effective lessons, assess learner progress, and ensure that learners meet the required standards.
Think of CAPS as a guide that ensures consistency and quality in education, helping to guarantee that
learners receive a well-rounded and comprehensive education.
1.2) How does CAPS influence lesson planning? (3)
CAPS significantly influence lesson planning in the following ways:
1. Clear learning objectives: CAPS provides specific and measurable learning objectives, which guide
teachers in setting clear goals for each lesson, ensuring learners, achieve the desired outcomes.
2. Content coverage: CAPS outlines the content to be covered, helping teachers plan lessons that
address the required knowledge and skills, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the subject matter.
3. Assessment guidance: CAPS offers guidance on assessment strategies, enabling teachers to design
lessons with built-in formative and summative assessments, monitoring learner progress and
adjusting instruction accordingly.
By following CAPS, teachers can create structured and purposeful lessons, aligning their teaching
with the national curriculum standards, and promoting effective learning experiences for their
learners.
1.3) What are the features (sections) of the CAPS document? Choose ONE feature, write it down,
and discuss how this feature assists in preparing a lesson. (10)
One feature of the CAPS document is the "Specific Aims" section.
The "Specific Aims" section assists in preparing a lesson by:
1. Clarifying the learning objectives: This section outlines the specific skills, knowledge, and values
learners should acquire, helping teachers focus their lessons on achieving these aims.
