, CSP2601 ASSIGNMENT 5 (PORTFOLIO) COMPLETE ANSWERS:
DUE DATE : 21 AUGUST 2025
QUESTION 1
Instructions: Select the most appropriate answer (A–D) for each question.
1.1 Which statement is correct regarding the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of
1996)?
A. The Act recognises that a new national system for schools was needed to redress
past injustices.
B. According to the Act, provincial government must establish and maintain public
schools for learners, including those with special needs.
C. Only statement A is correct.
D. Only statement B is correct.
⬛Correct answer: A. Both statements are correct.
1.2 Which statement is true regarding school governance?
A. A governing body may budget for and create more posts for educators than
required by law.
B. Parents have no right to appeal against school fees set by the governing body.
C. Only statement A is correct.
D. Only statement B is correct.
⬛Correct answer: C. Only statement A is correct.
1.3 What is true about Education White Paper 6?
A. It is a 10-year plan based on a developmental perspective.
B. It recognises that barriers arise from attitudes, curriculum, and language.
C. Only statement A is correct.
D. Only statement B is correct.
⬛ Correct answer: A. Both statements are correct.
1.4 What is the focus of the SIAS policy?
A. It aims to identify learning barriers and support needs.
DUE DATE : 21 AUGUST 2025
QUESTION 1
Instructions: Select the most appropriate answer (A–D) for each question.
1.1 Which statement is correct regarding the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of
1996)?
A. The Act recognises that a new national system for schools was needed to redress
past injustices.
B. According to the Act, provincial government must establish and maintain public
schools for learners, including those with special needs.
C. Only statement A is correct.
D. Only statement B is correct.
⬛Correct answer: A. Both statements are correct.
1.2 Which statement is true regarding school governance?
A. A governing body may budget for and create more posts for educators than
required by law.
B. Parents have no right to appeal against school fees set by the governing body.
C. Only statement A is correct.
D. Only statement B is correct.
⬛Correct answer: C. Only statement A is correct.
1.3 What is true about Education White Paper 6?
A. It is a 10-year plan based on a developmental perspective.
B. It recognises that barriers arise from attitudes, curriculum, and language.
C. Only statement A is correct.
D. Only statement B is correct.
⬛ Correct answer: A. Both statements are correct.
1.4 What is the focus of the SIAS policy?
A. It aims to identify learning barriers and support needs.
