he following questions refer to the Policy documents of the South African Curriculum, which provide the relevant assessment guidelines for each phase, grade, and subject. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Name two national curricula statements replaced by The National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12 (January 2012). (2×1=2) List any four abilities that the National Curriculum Statement Grade R – 12 aims to produce. (4X1=4) Outline the steps involved in assessment according to the CAPS. (4×1=4) The National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12 is based on several principles mentioned in the CAPS document. One of the principles states as follows: Active and critical learning: encouraging an active and critical approach to learning, rather than rote and uncritical learning of given truths. 2.4.1 In your own words, evaluate your understanding of the principle as it applies to assessing learners in the classroom. (4×1=4) 2.4.2 Critically explain how you can apply this principle in assessing learners. 2.5 In your own words, differentiate between informal and formal assessment. (2×1=2) (2×2=4) [20] 8
