mathematics caps intermediate phase

MATHEMATICS Curriculum and Assessment Policy

Statement (CAPS)

Intermediate PhaseGrades 4 - 6

Presented by: Peggy Seeliger and Ina Nel

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Background (Task Team Report)

Review of the Implementation of the NCS(Oct 2009)

NCS should be rationalised … in the form of CAPS Clear, to the point, measurable … Content, concepts and skills … Organised around knowledge, recommended

methods and assessment requirements.

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Brief of the CAPS team(from MPC)

Repackage the current NCS into a simple content-based curriculum by:

Filling gaps within the PhasePresenting it in a teacher-friendly formatEnsuring seamless transition between Phases

Develop a single Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS)

Give guidelines per grade on what teachers must teach and assess


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Intermediate Phase Focus Mental calculations are important Pocket calculators are NOT recommended for basic

calculationsStrong focus on concept development – CONTENT-

BASEDTeaching programme/ work schedule is suggestedExamples give guidance and represent MINIMUM

standardsProblem-solving as an integral part of Mathematics

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Three important Questions


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Content areas


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Content changesNumbers and Number Operations

IN Counting extension: count in 9s, 19s, 49s and 99s Number concept: In 4 372 there are 4 Thousands, 43 hundreds, 437 tens, 4 372 units Factors (Grade 4): To enable learners to multiply 2-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers Relationship symbols < and > (from Grade 3) Compensation methods only for addition and multiplication Multiple operations with brackets Vertical addition, subtraction, multiplication and long division (from Grade 4) Fractions up to twelfths (Grade 4)

OUT Calculators Prescribed contexts of Natural Science and Technology Contexts to build awareness of other learning areas and human rights History of Mathematics to be dealt with where appropriate


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Content changes (cont)Patterns and Functions

INUse letters in number sentences

from Grade 4 – (not only ): t + 3 = 7 ; m x 4 = 72

OUTContexts to build awareness of

other learning areas and human rights etc.


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Space and Shape IN2-D shapes: 6-sided (Grade 4); 7-

sided (Grade 5); 8-sided (Grade 6)3-D objects: No change in

progression

OUT• None

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Content changes (cont)Measurement

INMeasuring angles (Grade 6)

OUTPrescribed contexts of Natural

Science and Technology


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Data Handling IN Labeling of axes of graphs to be

emphasized

OUT• Double bar graphs (Grade 6)

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Motivation for content changes1. Teachers and other stakeholders at various discussion groups indicated

their support for a simple content based curriculum.

2. Concern about curriculum overload and repetition prompted progression from Grades 4 to 6 to be built in.

3. Smooth transition from Grade 3 and a solid foundation for Senior Phase.

4. The need for strong focus on mental calculations and filling the NCS gaps to ensure learners’ conceptual development.

BACK TO THE BASICS!


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AssessmentIntegral part of teaching and learningTWO Components/Parts:


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Assessment Weighting

Continuous assessment (CASS) 50%

FINAL EXAMINATION 50%

Total 100%

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Continuous Assessment (CASS)More test-driven (2 tests per term)Weighting of tasks introduced (10% for tests and 5% for other tasks)


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Form of Assessment

Number per year

MinimumRequirements

Weighting

Tests 6 2 tests: T1 and T31 test: T2 and T4

60%

Examinations 1 1 midyear exam 25%Assessment

tasks3 1 assignment

1 investigation1 project

(Spread over T1, T2 and T3)

15%

Total CASS 10 Completed before final exam

100%

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Common understanding of cognitive levelsDifferent types of questions must be included in

assessment.It is hoped that the given examples and the suggested

levels will clarify teachers’ uncertainties.


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Cognitive level Percentage

Knowledge 25%

Routine Procedures 45%

Complex Procedures 20%

Problem Solving 10%

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Mathematics teaching time

TIME ALLOCATION PER WEEK

Foundation Phase Intermediate Phase Senior Phase

Grade R, 1 and 2: 4 hours*Grade 3: 7 hours*

Grade 4, 5 and 6: 6 hours*

Grade 7, 8 and 9: 4,5 hours

* Including 10 minutes daily mental Mathematics time

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CAPS Implementation


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