ABRIDGED CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT …...Circular S5 of 2019 and the reduction of assessment tasks outlined in the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for all approved

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Newsletter 05/2020 04/03/2020

ABRIDGED CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT POLICY STATEMENT This newsletter refers to changes to assessment practices (including examination), as well as recording and reporting process modifications.

1. ASSESSMENT AMENDMENTS: ABRIDGED CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT POLICY STATEMENT (CAPS): SECTION 4 AMENDMENTS This newsletter refers to Circular S5 of 2019 and the reduction of assessment tasks outlined in the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for all approved subjects from Grade R-12. The Circular aims to reduce the number of formal assessment tasks in most subjects so that there is more focussed attention on learning and teaching in classrooms. The revision of Chapter 4 also provides guidance on various types of assessment as well as the cognitive levels which should be used in certain subjects. The SAOU would like to urge Principals and Departmental / Subject Heads to ensure that teaching and learning plans are adjusted for term 2 and that the necessary changes in the programme of assessment has been communicated to learners and parents. The Department of Basic Education’s website contains the following: • Implementation of the Abridged Amended Section 4 FET Presentations • Implementation of the Abridged Amended Section 4 GET Presentations • Foundation Phase CAPS Amendments • Senior Phase CAPS Amendments • The amended Senior Phase CAPS amendments for Technology is available on the SAOU website under PD Newsletter 1 • FET CAPS Implementation of the Abridged Section 4 Amendments (This document is very important as it contains necessary

information for assessment in all FET subjects) It is VERY IMPORTANT that Senior Phase and FET Phase teachers also refer to the Examination Guideline documents (2017) for specific subjects to ensure that the level of assessment, setting of question papers and use of assessment terminology is aligned to the Grade 12 examination papers as outlined in the guideline documents. The following documents have been widely contested since the release of Circular S1 of 2017 and it has now been repealed and replaced by Circular S5 of 2019.

• Guidelines to strengthening CAPS implementation FET 2017 • Guidelines to strengthening CAPS implementation GET 2017

The following document could however, be useful to teachers and Departmental Heads as a resource. Please note that the assessments proposed in the document are now replaced by the Abridged Amended Section 4. This document is available on the SAOU website

• Guidelines for responding to learner diversity in the classroom Annexure A included at the end of this newsletter will provide a summary of the reduction in assessment tasks per phase as well as the amendments to the assessment tasks per phase.

2. RECORDING Implementation of the abridged CAPS has already been implemented for Grades 1-11 since the beginning of 2020. Grade 12 will only implement changes in 2021. The electronic recording system used by provinces and the DBE: SA-SAMS has already been amended to include the new weightings and report cards produced for the first term will reflect these changes.

3. REPORTING The SAOU would like to reiterate the use of the policy documents in assessment and examination: National Policy pertaining to the conduct, administration and management of assessment for the national senior certificate, as well as the Regulations

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pertaining to the conduct, administration and management of assessment for the national senior certificate, which are applicable to all schools which offer examinations. This also pertains to examination practices at primary school level. With regard to reporting of marks in all grades the National Policy Pertaining to the Programme and Promotion Requirements still prescribes the correct procedures to be followed for reporting practices. No staff member is allowed to adjust marks, aligned to the perceived progression policy during the course of the year. The marks obtained by the learner during term 1, 2 and 3 should be reported as a true reflection of the learners progress in the grade. NO CONDONATION is allowed in terms 1, 2 and 3. Only in term 4, and by means of instruction from the DBE or the provincial department will condonation of marks be allowed (as prescribed). Progression of learners and the rules governing progression processes are ONLY applied in term 4. In this regard reference is made to the Employment of Educators’ Act section 17 and / or section 18, which refers to processes of misconduct in both assessment and examination practices: “17. Serious misconduct— (1) An educator must be dismissed if he or she is found guilty of— (a) theft, bribery, fraud or an act of corruption in regard to examinations or promotional reports;” “18. Misconduct— (1) Misconduct refers to a breakdown in the employment relationship and an educator commits misconduct if he or she— (a) fails to comply with or contravenes this Act or any other statute, regulation or legal obligation relating to education and the employment relationship; (f) unjustifiably prejudices the administration, discipline or efficiency of the Department of Basic Education, an office of the State or a school or adult learning centre; (i) fails to carry out a lawful order or routine instruction without just or reasonable cause; (q) while on duty, conducts himself or herself in an improper, disgraceful or unacceptable manner; (z) gives false statements or evidence in the execution of his or her duties; (aa) falsifies records or any other documentation;” Various teachers and principals have been held accountable in terms of assessment and / or examination, as well as reporting irregularities in terms of legislation.

ANNEXURE A / BYLAAG A 1. FOUNDATION PHASE / GRONDSLAG FASE

SUMMARY OF REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS PER PHASE GR Term /

Kwartaal HL / HT FAL / EAT Maths /

Wisk LS / LV

2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1


TOTAL / TOTAAL

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

CHANGES TO THE CURRICULUM – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IMPORTANT / BELANGRIK

• Teaching and learning should be the key focus • Informal assessment should be a priority and evidence should be provided for this type of assessment • Formal assessments should be conducted in a more informal manner • Assessment tasks are no longer single tests, but continuous assessment should be conducted

NB: Weighting changes in both HL and FAL

HOME LANGUAGE Components Gr 1 (%) Gr 2 (%) Gr 3 (%) Listening and speaking 25 20 15 Phonics 20 20 20 Reading and Comprehension 25 25 25 Handwriting 10 10 10 Writing 20 20 30 FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE Components Gr 1 (%) Gr 2 (%) Gr 3 (%) Listening and speaking 60 50 40 Reading (Phonics and Comprehension) 40 45 50 Writing 5

10 Language Use


2. INTERMEDIATE PHASE / INTERMEDIÊRE FASE

SUMMARY OF REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS PER PHASE

GR Term / Kwartaal

HL / HT FAL / EAT Maths / Wisk

LS / LV

NS/NW Tech/Teg

SS H SW Gesk

SS G SW Geo

2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 4 1 3 5 3 5 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 1 3 1 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 1 3 1 3 3 1 3 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 TOTAL / TOTAAL

8 13 8 13 9 7 12 12 8 7 8 8 8 8

5 1 3 5 3 5 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 1 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 1 3 1 3 3 1 3 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 TOTAL / TOTAAL

8 13 8 13 9 7 12 12 8 7 8 8 8 8

6 1 3 5 3 5 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 1 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 1 3 1 3 3 1 3 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 TOTAL / TOTAAL

8 13 8 13 9 7 12 12 8 7 8 8 8 8

CHANGES TO THE CURRICULUM – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IMPORTANT / BELANGRIK HL / FAL

• The number of Formal assessment Tasks have been increased. This is to align Intermediate Phase with the tasks and weightings of the Senior Phase.

• However, assessment tasks which included more than one component has been changed to individual assessment tasks, which is a more accurate reflection of the number of tasks which have to be marked and reported on.

• Additions to the assessment tasks (which will also guide teaching strategies): o Literature o Project o Summary

HL AND FAL TERM TASK Component Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6

1

1 Oral 20 (7.6%) 20 (7.6%) 20 (7%) 2 Transaction 10 (3.6%) 10 (3.6%) 10 (4.4%) 3 Essay 20 (3.6%) 20 (3.6%) 20 (4.4%) 4 Reading Comprehension 25 (10%) 25 (10%) 30 (9.5%) 5 Language 15 (7%) 15 (7%) 20 (6.5%)

2 6 Oral Paper 1 20 (7.7%) 20 (7.7%) 20 (7%) 7 Writing Paper 3 30 (7.2%) 30 (7.2%) 30 (8.8%) 8 Comprehension and Language Paper 2 40 (17%) 40 (17%) 50 (16%)


3 9 Oral 20 (7.7%) 20 (7.7%) 20 (7%) 10 Project 40 (3.6%) 40 (3.6%) 50 (4.4%)

4 11 Exam Oral P1 20 (8%) 20 (8%) 20 (7%) 12 Exam Writing P3 30 (7%) 30 (7%) 30 (8%) 13 Exam Comprehension and Language Paper 2 40 (10%) 40 (10%) 50 (10%)

MATHEMATICS TERM TASK Component Gr 4 % Gr 5 % Gr 6 %

1 1 Test 50 50 50 2 Assignment 50 50 50

2 1 Investigation 50 50 50 2 Examination 50 50 50

3 1 Project 50 50 50 2 Test 50 50 50

4 1 Examination 25 25 25 NATURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

TERM TASK Component Gr 4 % Gr 5 % Gr 6 %

1 1 Practical Task / Investigation 40 40 40 2 Test 60 60 60

2 1 Practical Task / Investigation 40 40 40 2 Examination 60 60 60

3 1 Practical Task / Investigation 40 40 40 2 Examination 60 60 60

4 1 Examination 25 25 25 LIFE SKILLS


1

1 Physical Education 30 30 30 2 Personal and Social Well-being (Assignment / Design / Case

Study) 30 30 30

3 Creative Arts 40 40 40

2 1 Physical Education 30 30 30 2 Personal and Social Well-being (Test) 30 30 30 Creative Arts 40 40 40

3 1 Physical Education 30 30 30 2 Personal and Social Well-being (Project) 30 30 30 Creative Arts 40 40 40

4

1 Physical Education 30 30 30 Personal and Social Well-being (Exam) 30

(30 marks) 30 (30 marks)

30 (60 marks)

Creative Arts 40 40 40 SOCIAL SCIENCES

TERM TASK Component Gr 4 Marks Gr 5 Marks

Gr 6 Marks

1

1 Geography: Test 25 30 40 2 History:

Gr 4: Project Gr 5&6: Test

25 30 40


2 1 Geography June Examination 25 30 40 2 History: June Examination 25 30 40

3

1 Geography: Gr 4&6: Task Data Handling / Case Study Gr 5: Project

25 30 40

2 History: Gr 4: Test Gr 5: Task Gr 6: Project

25 30 40

4 1 Geography Exam 25 Marks 30 40

2 History Exam

(Geography and History exam marks combined 25%) 25 Marks 30 40

3. SENIOR PHASE / SENIOR FASE


GR Term / Kwartaal

HL / HT FAL / EAT Maths / Wisk

SS H SW Gesk

SS G SW Geo

LO NS / NW EMS / EBW Creative Arts Technology / Tegnologie

2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 7 1 3 5 3 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1

2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 1 4 2 2 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 4 2 3 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL

11 14 11 14 11 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 10 7 7 5 12 8 8 4

8 1 3 5 3 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 1 4 2 2 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 4 2 3 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL

11 14 11 14 11 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 10 7 7 5 12 8 8 4

9 1 3 5 3 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 1 4 2 2 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 4 2 3 2 3 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL

11 14 11 14 11 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 10 7 7 5 12 8 8 4


CHANGES TO THE CURRICULUM – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IMPORTANT / BELANGRIK HL / FAL

• The number of Formal assessment Tasks have been increased. This is to align Senior Phase with the tasks and weightings of the FET Phase. • However, assessment tasks which included more than one component has been changed to individual assessment tasks, which is a more

accurate reflection of the number of tasks which have to be marked and reported on. • Additions to the assessment tasks (which will also guide teaching strategies):

o Literature o Project o Summary

HL AND FAL

TERM TASK Component Gr 7 Gr 8 Gr 9

1

1 Oral 20 (4%) 20 (4%) 20 (3.7%)

2 Transaction 10 (2.2%) 10 (2.2%) 20 (2.4%)

3 Essay 30 (2.2%) 30 (2.2%) 40 (2.4%)

4 Reading Comprehension 30 (3.4%) 30 (3.4%) 50 (2.5%)

5 Language in Context 20 (3.5%) 20 (3.5%) 20 (3.5%)

2

6 Oral Paper 1 20 (4%) 20 (4%) 20 (3.6%)

7 Writing Paper 3 40 (4.4%) 40 (4.4%) 60 (4.8%)

8 Comprehension and Language Paper 2 70 (6.8%) 70 (6.8%) 70 (6%)

3

9 Oral 20 (4%) 20 (4%) 20 (3.7%)

10 Literature 30 (3.3%) 30 (3.3%) 30 (2.5%)

11 Project 50 (2.2%) 50 (2.2%) 50 (2.4%)

4

12 Exam Oral P1 20 (18%) 20 (18%) 20 (16%)

13 Exam Writing P3 40 (16%) 40 (16%) 60 (18%)

14 Exam Comprehension and Language Paper 2 60 (26%) 60 (26%) 70 (18.5%)

Exam Literature Paper 4 (ONLY GR 9) 50 (7.5%)

MATHEMATICS


1 1 Test 60 60 60

2 Assignment 40 40 40

2 1 Investigation 40 40 40

2 Examination 60 60 60

3 1 Project 40 40 40

2 Test 60 60 60

4 1 Examination 60 60 60

NATURAL SCIENCE


1 1 Practical Task / Investigation 40 40 40

2 Test 60 60 60

2 1 Practical Task / Investigation 40 40 40

2 Examination 60 60 60


3 1 Project and Test 40 40 40

2 Test 60 60 60


LIFE ORIENTATION


1 1 Physical Education 30 30 30

2 Written task 70 70 70


2 Mid-Year Exam 70 70 70


2 Project 70 70 70


Examination 70 70 70

SOCIAL SCIENCES

TERM TASK Component Gr 7

MARKS

Gr 8

MARKS

Gr 9

1

1 Geography:

Gr 7: Project

Gr 8&9: Test

50 50 50

2 History:

Gr 7: Task

Gr 8&9: Test

50 50 50

2 1 Geography June Examination 50 75 75

2 History: June Examination 50 75 75

3

1 Geography: Gr 7&9: Test

Gr 8: Project

50 50 50

2 History:

Gr 7: Test

Gr 8: Task

Gr 9: Project

50 50 50

4 1 Geography Exam 50 75 75

2 History Exam

(Geography and History exam marks combined 60%)

50 75 75

ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES


1 1 Assignment / Data Response 10 10 10

2 Test 10 10 10

2 1 Mid-Year Exam 10 10 10

3 1 Project / Case Study 10 10 10



CREATIVE ARTS


1 1 Art form 1: Practical task

2 Art form 2: Practical task

2 1 Art form 1: Practical task and Written exam

2 Art form 2: Practical task and Written exam

3 1 Art form 1: Practical task

2 Art form 2: Practical task

4 1 Art form 1: Practical task and Written exam

Art form 2: Practical task and Written exam

ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

TERM TASK Component Gr 7

MARKS

Gr 8

MARKS

Gr 9

MARKS

1 1 PAT Assignment 70 70 70

2 1 Mid-Year Exam 60 80 100

3 1 PAT: Project 100 100 100

4 1 Examination (End of year examination = 60%) 60 80 100


4. FET PHASE / VOO FASE


Subject Term / Kwartaal Gr 10 Gr 11 2019 2020 2019 2020 Home Language 1 4 4 4 4

2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 11 10 11 10

First Additional Language 1 4 3 4 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 11 9 11 9

Second Additional Language 1 4 2 4 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 11 8 11 8

Life Orientation 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 8 7 8 7

Mathematics (NO CHANGES)

1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 7 7 7

Mathematical Literacy 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 8 7 8 7

Physical Sciences 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 6 7 6

Life Sciences 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 11 7 11 7


Agricultural Management Practice 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 2 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 6 7 6

Agricultural Sciences 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 6 7 6

Agricultural Technology 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 2 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 6 7 6

Computer Application Technology (CAT) 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 6 7 6

Information Technology (IT) 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 6 7 6

Geography 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 6 7 6

History (NO CHANGES IN ASSESSMENT) 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 7 7 7

Religion Studies 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 5 7 5

Accounting 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 7 7 7


Business Studies (NO CHANGES TO ASSESSMENT) 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 7 7 7

Economics 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 7 7 7

Consumer Studies 1 3 1 3 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 10 6 10 6

Hospitality Studies 1 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 10 7 10 7

Tourism 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 7 7 7

Dance Studies 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 8 7 8 7

Design 1 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 4 1 3 1 3 TOTAL / TOTAAL 9 12 9 12

Dramatic Arts 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 2 1 4 2 2 2 2 TOTAL / TOTAAL 9 7 9 7

Music 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 4 2 2 2 2 TOTAL / TOTAAL 8 6 8 6


Visual Arts 1 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 4 2 3 2 3 TOTAL / TOTAAL 8 12 8 12

Civil Technology 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 8 7 8 7

Electrical Technology 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 8 7 8 7

Engineering Graphics and Design (NO CHANGES TO ASSESSMENT)

1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 7 7 7

Mechanical Technology 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 8 7 8 7

Technical Mathematics 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 7 7 7 7

Technical Science 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 TOTAL / TOTAAL 8 6 8 6


CHANGES TO THE CURRICULUM – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Subject ISSUES TO NOTE Home Language Reduced number of assessment tasks from 11 to 10 First Additional Language Reduced number of assessment tasks from 11 to 9 Second Additional Language Reduced number of assessment tasks from 11 to 8 Life Orientation • Term 1- & 3-mark = 90

• Term 2 = 120 • Exam mark = 100. Section B & C = 40 • Exam time allocation is 2 hours

Mathematics

(NO CHANGES)

Mathematical Literacy Tasks reduced from 8 to 7 Physical Sciences •SBA tasks reduced to 5

•Project removed •Weighting of experiments = 20% •Weighting of control tests = 50%

Life Sciences •Minimum of 3 informal tasks per week •Removed: Term 2 test, Term 3 Practical, Term 4 test & practical exam • Refer to document for information on exam and test questions, cognitive levels; Instructional verbs • Weightings amended

Agricultural Management Practice Tasks reduced from 7 to 6 •Cognitive levels changed •Time allocation for Midyear exams = 2½ hours

Agricultural Sciences • Tasks reduced from 7 to 6 Agricultural Technology Tasks reduced from 7 to 6

• Cognitive levels reduced • Time allocation for Midyear Exam: 2½ hours

Computer Application Technology (CAT) Tasks reduced from 7 to 6 • Alternative assessment task in Term 3 provided

Information Technology (IT) Tasks reduced from 7 to 6 • Alternative assessment task in Term 3 provided

Geography SBA tasks reduced from 7 to 6 (Data handling to be incorporated in other tasks) • New exam structure for Gr 10 and 11

History (NO CHANGES IN ASSESSMENT)

No change in SBA tasks • Weightings were added • Definition of concepts added • Explanation of concepts • Essay matrix, marking rubrics included

Religion Studies Weighting: Task 1 to 4 = 25%


Task 5 (final exam) = 75% Accounting • Term weightings for tasks amended to 25%

End of year exam = 75% • Cognitive levels included • Problem solving questions increased • TIME ALLOCATION: Control tests 1½ hours (100 marks) • Gr 10 Midyear exam: ONE paper 2½ hours, (200 marks).

Business Studies (NO CHANGES TO ASSESSMENT)

• New exam structure • Explanation of other forms of assessment •Weighting per task included Change to the percentage of problem-solving questions with inclusion of terminology

Economics • New exam structure for Gr 10 and 11 (2 papers) • Duration of papers changed to 1½ hours • Weightings included • Content covered indicated per assessment task • Time allocation per task indicated

Consumer Studies SBA tasks reduced PAT reduced to ONE practical exam Term 1 (no practical lessons) only practical skills test

Hospitality Studies SBA tasks reduced • PAT reduced to ONE practical exam • Specific soft skills included

Tourism SBA tasks reduced • PAT reduced to ONE practical exam

Dance Studies 1 PAT = 100 • Cognitive levels included

Dramatic Arts SBA reduced Civil Technology Changes to assessment type Electrical Technology Changes to assessment type Engineering Graphics and Design (NO CHANGES TO ASSESSMENT) Mechanical Technology Changes to assessment type Technical Mathematics Cognitive levels included Technical Science Cognitive levels included

PAT includes experiments Taxonomy included PAT requirements included Moderation process included

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