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ASSESSMENT & PROMOTION GUIDELINES GRADE 1 – 7
Assessment is a process of collecting, analysing and interpreting information to assist teachers, parents and other stakeholders in making decisions about the progress of learners. Classroom assessment provides an indication of learner achievement in the most effective and efficient manner by ensuring that adequate evidence of achievement is collected using various forms of assessment.
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT
Classroom assessment is both formal and informal. It is important that the learners know what knowledge and skills are being assessed and feedback is provided to the learners after assessment in order to improve the learning process. Various forms of assessment are used in school-based assessment.
In the Foundation Phase, informal assessment is done on a daily basis and could be oral, practical or written. Informal assessment involves the daily monitoring of learner progress and is done through teacher observation and teacher-learner interaction.
Formal assessment in the Foundation Phase is done in the form of tests, projects and speeches.
FORMAL ASSESSMENT IN THE INTERSEN PHASES:
- Projects
- Oral Presentations
- Demonstrations
- Performances
- Tests – Class Tests and Cycle Tests
- Examinations
- Practical Demonstrations
INFORMAL ASSESSMENT IN THE INTERSEN PHASES:
- Includes daily monitoring of the learners’ progress
- Done through teacher observation and teacher-learner interaction
- Forms an integral component of assessment
SCALE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM STATEMENT GRADES 1-7
| ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL | ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION | MARKS% |
| 7 | Outstanding Achievement | 80-100 |
| 6 | Meritorious Achievement | 70-79 |
| 5 | Substantial Achievement | 60-69 |
| 4 | Adequate Achievement | 50-59 |
| 3 | Moderate Achievement | 40-49 |
| 2 | Elementary Achievement | 30-39 |
| 1 | Not Achieved | 20-29 |
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADES 1-3
- Level 4 in Home Language (English) OR
- Level 3 in Mathematics
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADES 4 – 6
- Level 4 in English
- Level 3 in Afrikaans AND Maths
- Level 3 in any two of the remaining subjects.
- •hese are the minimum requirements needed for a learner to progress to the next Grade. We, however, do not advocate mediocrity at Craighall and for a learner to progress comfortably to the next grade, substantial achievement is expected.
- School-Based assessment is a compulsory component of the promotion marks. This component constitutes 75% of the year mark and the November Examinations count 25% towards the final promotion mark.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE REPORT
Please note that on the Grade 4-6 report, in accordance with CAPS, Science and Technology form one subject and are assessed and reflected as one mark together. Life skills comprises, Visual Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Physical Education and Personal and Social Wellbeing. These subjects are also combined into one mark.
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE 7
- Level 4 in English
- Level 3 in Afrikaans AND Maths
- Level 3 in any three of the remaining subjects.
- Level 2 in any two of the remaining subjects
- These are the minimum requirements needed for a learner to progress to the next Grade. We, however, do not advocate mediocrity at Craighall and for a learner to progress comfortably to the next grade, substantial achievement is expected.
- School-Based assessment is a compulsory component of the promotion marks. This component constitutes 40% of the year mark and the November Examinations count 60% towards the final promotion mark.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE REPORT
Please note that on the Grade 7 report, in accordance with CAPS, Science and Technology are two separate subjects and Economic Management Science and Life Orientation are Grade 7 subjects. Physical Education is assessed as part of Life Orientation. Arts and Culture comprises, Art, Dance, Drama and Music and these subjects are combined into one mark.
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SUBJECTS
THE CURRICULUM
English is the medium of instruction at Craighall Primary. We follow the CAPS (Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement) initiative as prescribed by the Minister of Education in 2012.
The Principles of the National Curriculum Statement include:
- Social Transformation
- Active and critical thinking
- High knowledge and high skills
- Progression
- Human rights, valuing indigenous knowledge system
- Credibility
- Quality and efficiency
- Providing an education that is comparable in quality, breadth and depth to that of other countries
THE FOUNDATION PHASE: GRADES 1 – 3
The three main subject areas are:
- Languages (Listening and speaking, reading and phonics, handwriting and writing)
- Mathematics ( Operations, space and shape, measurement and data handling)
- Life Skills ( Beginning knowledge, personal and social well-being, creative arts and physical education)
Specific structures are in place to ensure that education in the Foundation Phase is a continual process of acquiring knowledge and skills. We provide a nurturing environment. The pupils are privileged to have the expertise of specialised teachers in all of the creative arts, qualified Active Ed coaches and a specialist Computer teacher who runs our Knowledge Network Computer Centre. They also participate in an on line Mathematics programme in our Mathletics Laboratory. It is obvious that the decisions that we make in life are based on our value system. It is therefore, a sound value system that forms the core of our learning and teaching.
THE INTERMEDIATE PHASE: GRADES 4 – 6 & 7
The six main subject areas are:
- English (Home Language): Language is a tool for thought and communication. It is also a means commonly shared among people to make better sense of the world they live in. Learning to use language effectively enables pupils to acquire knowledge, to express their identity, feelings and ideas, to interact with others and to manage their world.
- Afrikaans (First Additional Language)
- Mathematics: Mathematics is language that makes use of symbols and notations for describing numerical, geometric and geographical relationships. It is a human activity that involves observing, representing and investigating patterns. It helps to develop mental processes that enhance logical and critical thinking, accuracy and problem solving that will contribute to good decision-making.
- Natural Science and Technology: Science is a systematic way of looking for explanations and connections in the physical world around us. In Science certain methods of inquiry and investigation are generally used. The methods include formulating hypotheses. Repeated investigations are undertaken and the resulting methods and results are carefully examined and debated before they are accepted as valid.
- Social Science (History and Geography): The Social Science curriculum aims to provide opportunities for learners to look at their own world with fresh, critical eyes and perhaps more importantly, it aims to introduce learners to a world beyond their everyday realities.
- Life Skills (Personal and social well-being, creative arts and physical education)
THE INTERMEDIATE PHASE: GRADES 4 – 6 & 7
The nine main subject areas are:
- English (Home Language)
- Afrikaans ( Additional Language)
- Mathematics
- Natural Science
- Social Science (History and Geography)
- EMS – Economic Management Science
- Technology
- Arts and Culture (Music, Visual Art, Dance and Performing Arts)
- Life Orientation
The pupils in the Intersen phases are also privileged to have the expertise of specialised teachers in all subjects including the creative arts, Active Ed coaches and a specialist Computer teacher who runs our Knowledge Network Computer Centre. They also participate in an on line Mathematics programme in our Mathletics Laboratory. It is obvious that the decisions that we make in life are based on our value system. It is therefore, a sound value system that forms the core of our learning and teaching.
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KNOWLEDGE NETWORK
Knowledge Network® is a project based, goal oriented and outcomes based integrated Information Technology Learning System. Every class from Grade 1-7 has a one-hour lesson per week. Each module consists of approx 8 sessions per term. Each session is developed, researched and fully tested, fun and challenging on different levels of complexity to accommodate the different levels of learners. The term ends with a Skills Evaluation session to consolidate learning for learners from Grade 5-7. An external examination is written at the end of the year. Learners in Grade 4-7 who achieve 70% and above in their year-end assessments receive certificates from Knowledge Network ® for successful completion of their respective levels.
Learners are assessed for every project completed. Projects are then printed and filed and files are sent home every term for parents to take a look. A fun and exciting Computer Club is offered for all learners as an extramural. Click here to download PDF on Knowledge Network®