ATPs, DBE workbooks, baseline assessments, and CAPS curriculum guides for South African teachers.
South African parents are reporting some of the highest stress levels worldwide, with our country ranking as the most stressed globally according to recent research. But beneath these sobering statistics lies a deeper truth: families are finding innovative ways to survive and thrive despite mounting pressures. The reality facing modern South African families is complex. … Read more
Practical classroom strategies for Grade 6 mathematics teachers to improve student understanding and build genuine number sense within the CAPS curriculum framework.
Exploring evidence-based mathematics interventions that are working in South African schools, from the Wits Maths Connect project to Grade R initiatives showing promise for systemic improvement.
CAPS assessment is how South African schools gather evidence of learning from Grade R to Grade 12. It sits inside the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) Grades R–12. Teachers use informal (daily) assessment and formal assessment. Formal evidence feeds School-Based Assessment (SBA). End-of-year examinations apply only in some phases, and the balance with SBA is set … Read more
Many parents and teachers in South Africa are curious about the real goals of teaching coding and robotics in the foundation phase. The curriculum wants young learners in Grades 1–3 to gain basic problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills by using simple coding concepts and working with basic robotics tools. These skills are seen as important not just for technology, but for learning how to approach challenges in any subject.
