The National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS)
This series is based on the following documents for the new curriculum: • the National Curriculum Statement Grades R–12 (January 2012)
• the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for Grades R–12 (January 2012)
Curriculum from January 2012 onwards National Curriculum Statement Grades R–12 (January 2012)
• the National Protocol for Assessment Grades R–12
• the National Policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R–12.
The following table shows how these documents repeal and replace previous curriculum documents:
Curriculum prior to January 2012
Revised National Curriculum Statement Grades R–9 (2002) Government Gazette no. 23406 of 31 May 2002 and the National Curriculum Statement Grades 10–12 (2004) Government Gazette nos. 25545 of 6 October 2003 and 27594 of 17 May 2005
National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for Grades R–12 (January 2012)
Subject Statements, Learning Programme Guidelines and Subject Assessment Guidelines in Grades R–12 National Senior Certificate: A qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) published in Government Gazette no. 27819 of 20 July 2005 An addendum to the policy document, the National Senior Certificate: A qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), regarding learners with special needs, published in Government Gazette, no. 29466 of 11 December 2006 The Subject Statements, Learning Programme Guidelines and Subject Assessment Guidelines for Grades R–9 and Grades 10–12
National Protocol for Assessment Grades R–12 National Policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R–12
Guidelines for Inclusive Teaching and Learning (2010)
An addendum to the policy document, the National Senior Certificate: A qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), regarding the National Protocol for Assessment Grades R–12, published in Government Gazette, no. 29467 of 11 December 2006
Guidelines for Inclusive Teaching and Learning (2010)
Key differences between the previous curriculum and the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) in the Senior Phase
National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS)
Critical Outcomes with Developmental Outcomes infused in the content
Content areas with general and specific aims (referring to content knowledge and assessment tools)
Subjects: • Home Language • First Additional Language • Mathematics • Natural Sciences and Technology • Social Sciences • Life Skills (Creative Arts, Physical Education and Personal and Social Well-being)
Previous curriculum Critical and Developmental Outcomes Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards
Learning Areas: • Home Language (Language 1) • First Additional Language (Language 2) • Language 3 (optional) • Mathematics • Natural Science • Economic and Management Studies • Technology • Arts and Culture • Social Sciences • Life Orientation
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