ICA1501 ASSIGNMENT
2 ANSWERS 2025
ICA1501 ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS
2025
, ASSESSMENT 02
ICA1501
**1.1) In your own words, describe what CAPS is and discuss its significance
within the South African education system. (2 marks)**
* **What CAPS is:** CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) is a
detailed document in South Africa that outlines what teachers should teach in each
subject and grade, and how they should assess learners.
* **Significance:** It provides a standardized curriculum across the country,
ensuring that all learners are exposed to the same core knowledge and skills,
improving equity and allowing for consistent national assessments.
**1.2) Explain how CAPS assists teachers in planning and organising their
lessons. Include an example to support your explanation. (3 marks)**
CAPS helps teachers plan and organize lessons by:
* **Providing clear learning objectives:** CAPS explicitly states what learners
should know, understand, and be able to do by the end of each lesson or unit.
* **Suggesting teaching methods and activities:** While not prescriptive, CAPS
offers guidance on effective pedagogical approaches and relevant activities.
* **Providing assessment guidelines:** CAPS details how teachers should assess
learner understanding and progress, including the types of assessments to use and
the criteria for evaluation.
**Example:** A Grade 4 teacher teaching Natural Sciences about plants might use
CAPS to identify the specific parts of a plant learners need to know (roots, stem,
leaves, flowers). CAPS also suggests activities like planting seeds and observing
their growth. Finally, CAPS outlines how to assess learners' understanding, such as
through a diagram labeling activity or a short quiz.
2 ANSWERS 2025
ICA1501 ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS
2025
, ASSESSMENT 02
ICA1501
**1.1) In your own words, describe what CAPS is and discuss its significance
within the South African education system. (2 marks)**
* **What CAPS is:** CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) is a
detailed document in South Africa that outlines what teachers should teach in each
subject and grade, and how they should assess learners.
* **Significance:** It provides a standardized curriculum across the country,
ensuring that all learners are exposed to the same core knowledge and skills,
improving equity and allowing for consistent national assessments.
**1.2) Explain how CAPS assists teachers in planning and organising their
lessons. Include an example to support your explanation. (3 marks)**
CAPS helps teachers plan and organize lessons by:
* **Providing clear learning objectives:** CAPS explicitly states what learners
should know, understand, and be able to do by the end of each lesson or unit.
* **Suggesting teaching methods and activities:** While not prescriptive, CAPS
offers guidance on effective pedagogical approaches and relevant activities.
* **Providing assessment guidelines:** CAPS details how teachers should assess
learner understanding and progress, including the types of assessments to use and
the criteria for evaluation.
**Example:** A Grade 4 teacher teaching Natural Sciences about plants might use
CAPS to identify the specific parts of a plant learners need to know (roots, stem,
leaves, flowers). CAPS also suggests activities like planting seeds and observing
their growth. Finally, CAPS outlines how to assess learners' understanding, such as
through a diagram labeling activity or a short quiz.
