2. CAPS ACTIVITY
Make sure that you have a copy of the CAPS document for the subject you are
teaching in the Intermediate Phase. You will find the relevant CAPS document on
the myUnisa module site under the heading Additional Resources. Answer the
following questions based on the CAPS:
2.1 The curriculum is based on the values enshrined in the constitution. List two
aims of the Constitution.
• heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic
values, social justice and fundamental human rights;
• improve the quality of life of all citizens and free the potential of each person;
(2)
2.2 The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 is based on certain
principles, name two.
• Social transformation: ensuring that the educational imbalances of the past are
redressed, and that equal educational opportunities are provided for all sections of
the population;
• Active and critical learning: encouraging an active and critical approach to
learning, rather than rote and uncritical learning of given truths;
(2)
2.3 What is section 4 of the CAPS about?
Guidelines for good assessment practices in History and Geography (1)
2.4 In conjunction with which two documents must the CAPS document be read?
Write down the full names of these documents. Abbreviations will not be marked as
correct.
National policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the
National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12; and
The policy document, National Protocol for Assessment Grades R – 12. (2)
Make sure that you have a copy of the CAPS document for the subject you are
teaching in the Intermediate Phase. You will find the relevant CAPS document on
the myUnisa module site under the heading Additional Resources. Answer the
following questions based on the CAPS:
2.1 The curriculum is based on the values enshrined in the constitution. List two
aims of the Constitution.
• heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic
values, social justice and fundamental human rights;
• improve the quality of life of all citizens and free the potential of each person;
(2)
2.2 The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 is based on certain
principles, name two.
• Social transformation: ensuring that the educational imbalances of the past are
redressed, and that equal educational opportunities are provided for all sections of
the population;
• Active and critical learning: encouraging an active and critical approach to
learning, rather than rote and uncritical learning of given truths;
(2)
2.3 What is section 4 of the CAPS about?
Guidelines for good assessment practices in History and Geography (1)
2.4 In conjunction with which two documents must the CAPS document be read?
Write down the full names of these documents. Abbreviations will not be marked as
correct.
National policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the
National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12; and
The policy document, National Protocol for Assessment Grades R – 12. (2)
