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What Parents Should Know About the CAPS Curriculum
Thandeka Mkhize
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
CAPS stands for the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement. It tells every South African school what to teach in each subject and grade, and when.
This means a Grade 5 learner in Durban North covers the same topics as one in Polokwane.
Know the term plan and you will know what is coming. Thandeka Mkhize, Centre DirectorAsk your child’s teacher for the annual teaching plan. It shows when tests and projects are due, so you can help your child prepare early. All our classes at Slimkop Learning Centre are CAPS aligned.
What CAPS means for your child
CAPS is the national curriculum that tells teachers what to cover in each subject and each term. It keeps every school on the same path, from Durban North to the Karoo. Ask your child’s teacher for the term plan so you know what is coming.
How we help at Slimkop
Our tutors at Slimkop Learning Centre work from the CAPS term plan. That means extra practice matches what your child is learning in class this week. Call us on 031 555 0229 if you would like help reading the plan.
Kagiso Molefe
Thank you for this. We have started the weekly routine at home and my son in Grade 7 is already less stressed about homework.
Nomvula Zungu
Thank you for the kind words. We are glad the tips helped. Your support means a lot to our team. Thanks!
Ayesha Moodley
Very useful post. The tips on checking past papers with your child are practical, and we will try them before the June exams. Thank you, Slimkop.
Liam O'Connor
Good, clear advice for parents. I like that it explains things simply and does not make homework time feel like a battle. Well done to the team.