CAPS for Senior Phase

CAPS for Senior Phase

The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 (NCS) establishes the policy for curriculum and assessment in the South African schooling system. To ensure more effective implementation, the National Curriculum Statement was amended, with the changes taking effect in January 2012. As part of these changes, a single comprehensive Curriculum and Assessment Policy document was created for each subject to replace the previous Subject Statements, Learning Programme Guidelines, and Subject Assessment Guidelines for Grades R-12.

The Senior Phase (Grades 7-9) focuses on advancing learners’ understanding across various subjects while preparing them for further specialization in the Further Education and Training (FET) phase. Below are the key subjects and available resources under the CAPS curriculum for the Senior Phase:

Coding and Robotics

• English: A resource for teaching coding and robotics in English, helping students build digital literacy and problem-solving skills for the future.

Home Languages

Home Languages are critical for learners’ comprehension and communication skills. In the Senior Phase, learners continue to develop fluency and literacy in their Home Language.

• Afrikaans: This resource provides materials for mastering Afrikaans in reading, writing, and speaking.
• English: This resource supports the development of English as a Home Language, focusing on comprehension and communication.
• IsiNdebele: Learners can use this resource to strengthen their literacy skills in IsiNdebele.
• IsiXhosa: This resource enhances the learners’ reading, writing, and speaking skills in IsiXhosa.
• IsiZulu: Learners can deepen their understanding and proficiency in IsiZulu with this resource.
• Sepedi: This resource helps learners enhance their literacy in Sepedi.
• Serbian: This resource supports learners in acquiring literacy in Serbian.
• Sesotho: The Sesotho resource helps learners build their comprehension and writing skills in Sesotho.
• Setswana: This resource supports learners in strengthening their Setswana language skills.
• Siswati: Learners can use this resource to improve their reading and writing in Siswati.
• Tshivenda: This resource helps learners acquire literacy in Tshivenda.
• Xitsonga: This resource supports learners in developing literacy in Xitsonga.

First Additional Language

First Additional Language resources provide learners with the opportunity to study a second language, further improving communication skills.

• Afrikaans: This resource helps learners develop proficiency in Afrikaans as a second language.
• English: The resource for English as a First Additional Language assists learners in strengthening their English communication skills.
• IsiNdebele: This resource aids learners in mastering IsiNdebele as a second language.
• IsiXhosa: Learners can develop proficiency in IsiXhosa as a second language using this resource.
• IsiZulu: This resource supports learners in acquiring IsiZulu as a second language.
• Sepedi: The Sepedi First Additional Language resource helps learners gain proficiency in Sepedi.
• Sesotho: This resource aids learners in developing Sesotho as a second language.
• Setswana: Learners can enhance their proficiency in Setswana with this resource.
• Siswati: This resource supports learners in improving their Siswati skills.
• Tshivenda: This resource helps learners master Tshivenda as a second language.
• Xitsonga: Learners can use this resource to improve their Xitsonga language skills.

Second Additional Language

Second Additional Language resources enable learners to broaden their linguistic abilities by learning a third language.

• Afrikaans: This resource helps learners acquire Afrikaans as a third language.
• English: This resource aids learners in learning English as a third language.
• French: Learners can use this resource to study French as a third language.
• German: This resource supports learners in acquiring German as a third language.
• IsiNdebele: This resource helps learners learn IsiNdebele as a third language.
• IsiXhosa: Learners can use this resource to develop proficiency in IsiXhosa as a third language.
• IsiZulu: This resource aids learners in learning IsiZulu as a third language.
• Mandarin: Learners can use this resource to learn Mandarin as a third language.
• Sepedi: This resource helps learners acquire Sepedi as a third language.
• Serbian: Learners can use this resource to study Serbian as a third language.
• Sesotho: This resource helps learners strengthen their Sesotho language skills.
• Setswana: Learners can acquire Setswana as a third language with this resource.
• Siswati: This resource supports learners in learning Siswati as a third language.
• Tshivenda: Learners can use this resource to study Tshivenda as a third language.
• Xitsonga: This resource helps learners gain proficiency in Xitsonga as a third language.

Nonlanguages in Afrikaans

Non-language subjects help learners develop essential academic and life skills. These subjects are taught in Afrikaans in the Senior Phase.

• Ekonomiese en bestuurswetenskappe (Economics Management and Science): This resource focuses on the study of economics, management, and scientific principles.
• Lewensorientering (Life Orientation): This resource supports learners’ personal, social, and emotional development, helping them prepare for adult life.
• Natuurwetenskappe (Natural Science): This resource explores key scientific concepts, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Skeppende kunste (Creative Arts): This resource promotes creativity and artistic expression, helping learners develop their artistic skills.
• Sosialewetenskappe (Social Science): This resource aids learners in understanding history, geography, and other social sciences.
• Tegnologie (Technology): The Technology resource teaches learners about modern technologies and practical applications.
• Wiskunde (Mathematics): This resource helps learners build their mathematical skills, from basic arithmetic to more complex problem-solving.

Nonlanguages in English

Non-language subjects in English offer learners the opportunity to build essential knowledge and skills in various academic areas.

• Creative Arts: This resource supports learners’ creativity and development in various artistic disciplines.
• Economics Management and Science: Learners can use this resource to study the fundamentals of economics, management, and science.
• Life Orientation: This resource helps learners in personal development, focusing on social, emotional, and physical health.
• Mathematics: This resource provides materials for developing mathematical literacy and problem-solving abilities.
• Natural Science: Learners can explore key scientific concepts through this resource, enhancing their critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills.
• Social Science: This resource supports learners in understanding the social sciences, including history, geography, and societal issues.
• Technology: The Technology resource helps learners develop skills in applying technological concepts and innovations.

These resources aim to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the Senior Phase and beyond, ensuring they are well-prepared for further education and careers in a rapidly changing world.