Programme Requirements, Progression Guidelines and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 for 2014
CONTENTS 1. POLICIES 1 1.1 Progression and promotion 1 1.2 Principles of progression 1 1.3 Scale of achievement for all grades in 2014 2 1.4 School based assessment 2 2. Foundation Phase (Grades R to 3) 3 2.1 Programme requirements for the foundation phase 3 2.2 Progression guidelines for Grade R 3 2.3 Progression guidelines for Grades 1 to 3 4 2.4 Progression scenarios in Grades 1 to 3 5 3. INTERMEDIATE PHASE (GRADES 4 TO 6) 6 3.1 Programme requirements for Grades 4 to 6 6 3.2 Progression guidelines for Grades 4 to 6 7 3.3 Progression scenarios for Grades 4 to 6 8 4. SENIOR PHASE (GRADES 7 TO 9) 10 4.1 Programme requirements for Grades 7 to 9 10 4.2 Promotion requirements for Grades 7 to 9 11 4.3 Promotion requirements for immigrant learners in Grades 7 to 9 12 4.4 Promotion scenarios for Grades 7 to 9 13 5. FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (FET) PHASE (GRADES 10 TO 12) 16 5.1 Programme requirements for Grades 10 to 12 16 5.2 Promotion requirements for Grades 10 to 12 17 5.3 Promotion requirements for immigrant learners in Grades 10 to 12 18 5.4 Promotion scenarios for Grades 10 to 11 19 5.5 National senior certificate with endorsement for learners who experience barriers to learning: programme and promotion requirements for Grades 10 to 12 21 6. Compilation of the school-based assessment and practical/oral assessment task mark 22
1. POLICIES The following policy documents are applicable for promotion and progression for the respective grades for 2014: Grades R to 12 Policy documents National Policy pertaining to the Programme and Promotion Requirements of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R to 12 (NPPPR) National Protocol for Assessment Grades R to 12 (NPA) Regulations pertaining to the National Curriculum Statement Grades R to 12 (Government Gazette 36041) 1.1 Progression and Promotion The following definition of progression and promotion appears in the Government Gazette 36041: Regulations pertaining to the National Curriculum Statement Grades R to 12: progression means the advancement of a learner from one grade to the next, excluding Grade R, in spite of the learner not having complied with all the promotion requirements. Progression can be used to prevent a learner from being retained in a phase for a period exceeding four years as stipulated in the Admission policy for ordinary public schools as published as Government Notice 2432, Government Gazette, Vol. 400, No. 19377 of 19 October 1998, provided that the underperformance of the learner in the previous grade is addressed in the grade to which the learner has been promoted promotion means the movement of a learner from one grade to the next when the learner meets the minimum required level of achievement per subject in a particular grade, as well as complying with the promotion requirements of that grade as contemplated in the policy document; National Policy Pertaining to the Programme and Promotion Requirements of the NCS Grades R to 12. 1.2 Principles of Progression The professional judgement of the teacher in terms of the readiness of the learner to progress to the next grade is important in making a progression decision. The professional judgement of the teacher should always be based on the evidence of learning. A learner who meets some of the progression requirements may be progressed to the next grade on condition that the learner is provided with the relevant support in order to achieve the level of competence in the relevant subject(s). A progression decision should be made in the best interest of the learner. The basic principle regarding progression in Grades 1 to 11, is that a learner cannot spend more than four years in a phase/band. Districts and schools must have clearly enunciated intervention strategies that include an early identification of low achievers or at-risk learners. This is to ensure that the school, district and province can develop and implement additional learning opportunities through meaningful extended day/year-long programmes outside of regular school hours. The purpose is to build the self-esteem of these learners and facilitate their social adjustment, or facilitate their access to alternate career pathways that are available locally. Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014 1
1.3 Scale of achievement for all grades in 2014 The following Scale of Achievement will be used for recording and reporting from Grades R to 12: Achievement level Achievement description Percentage % 7 Outstanding achievement 80% 100% 6 Meritorious achievement 70% 79% 5 Substantial achievement 60% 69% 4 Adequate achievement 50% 59% 3 Moderate achievement 40% 49% 2 Elementary achievement 30% 39% 1 Not achieved 0% 29% 1.4 School Based Assessment School-Based Assessment (SBA) is a compulsory component and should be implemented as follows in the different GET phases and Further Education and Training (FET) band: Phase SBA component % End of year examination % Foundation Phase 100 0 Intermediate Phase 75 25 Senior Phase 40 60 FET Band 25 75 The weighting of Life Orientation in the FET Band is the exception since the SBA component will comprise 100% of the total mark. In Grade 12, an external Common Assessment Task (CAT) will comprise 20% of the final mark with the SBA component comprising 80%. 2 Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014
2. Foundation Phase (Grades R to 3) 2.1 Programme requirements for the Foundation Phase A learner in Grade R must offer three (3) subjects and a learner in Grades 1 to 3 must offer the four (4) subjects which are listed below, and complete the assessment requirements in all subjects: Programme requirements Subjects Official Language - Home Language () Official Language - First Additional Language () Time allocation per week Grade R Grades 1 and 2 Grade 3 10 hours 7/8 hours 7/8 hours 3/2 hours 4/3 hours 7 hours 7 hours 7 hours Life Skills 6 hours 6 hours 7 hours Total 23 hours 23 hours 25 hours 2.2 Progression Guidelines for Grade R The following are guidelines for determining a learner s progress from Grade R to Grade 1 Programme requirements A learner must offer the following three (3) subjects: One official language at Home Language () level Life Skills Teaching time per week: 23 hours Progression guidelines A learner should obtain the following minimum standards: Home Language () Level 4 (Adequate Achievement) (50% 59%) Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) SBA = 100 % of total mark/final progression mark As far as possible, all learners should progress from Grade R to Grade 1 provided that they are in the correct age cohort. In schools where Grade R is offered and where the LoLT is not the learner s Mother Tongue, such a learner should be allowed to progress from Grade R to Grade 1 with a Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) in. Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014 3
2.3 Progression Guidelines for Grades 1 to 3 The following are guidelines for determining a learner s progress from Grade 1 to 2, from Grade 2 to Grade 3 and from Grade 3 to Grade 4: Programme requirements A learner must offer the following four (4) subjects: Home Language () First Additional Language () Life Skills Teaching time per week: Grades 1 to 2: 23 hours Grade 3: 25 hours Progression guidelines A learner should obtain the following minimum standards: Home Language () First Additional Language () Level 4 (Adequate achievement) (50% 59%) Level 3 (Moderate achievement) (40% 49%) Level 3 (Moderate achievement) (40% 49%) SBA = 100 % of total mark/final progression mark Learners must meet all the SBA requirements in the four (4) subjects. Where a learner enters formal schooling in Grade 1, such a learner should be given adequate support to cope with the Grade 1 programme requirements. Furthermore allowances should be made for such a learner to progress to Grade 2 in accordance with the age cohort. If a learner does not meet the stipulated minimum guidelines in all three (3) of the required subjects for progression, such a learner will be required to repeat the grade once only in the Foundation Phase. Should a learner in Grades 1 to 3 not meet the minimum guidelines in all three of the required subjects for a second time in the Foundation Phase, such a learner may only be retained once in the Foundation Phase, excluding Grade R, in order to prevent the learner being retained in this phase for longer than four years. Learners repeating a grade must be offered adequate additional support in order to achieve an appropriate level of competence in order to progress to the next grade. Deaf learners who are in special schools or who have been assessed and their deafness verified by a registered health professional, may obtain a Level 2 (Elementary Achievement) (30% 39%) in one of the two required official languages as stipulated above. These learners may offer South African Sign Language as the LoLT in lieu of the second required official language. This will be an interim arrangement until the relevant official South African Sign Language Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements have been completed and approved. Paragraphs 2 and 3 below the table above are also applicable to deaf learners. 4 Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014
2.4 Progression scenarios in Grades 1 to 3 Marks achieved in December A Maths 50 % (4) 46% (3) Other factors to be considered Progression result Reason None Progressed Learner has met the minimum guidelines. B Maths 39% (2) 45% (3) Mother tongue is not. Progressed Learner allowed to progress, based on evidence that the learner will cope with the work in the next grade. C Maths 37% (2) 35% (2) 28% (1) None Not Progressed Learner is not allowed to progress, based on evidence that the learner displays an inability to cope with the work in the next grade. The learner has not met the minimum guidelines in all three of the required subjects D Maths 58% (4) 56% (4) The holistic learner performance Progressed Maths support to be provided to the learner in the next grade. Learner is allowed to progress. (The readiness of the learner must be looked at) E Maths 35% (2) 37% (2) Learner has already repeated a previous grade in the Phase. Progressed Should a learner not meet the minimum guidelines in all three of the required subjects, such a learner may be retained only once in the Foundation Phase, to prevent the learner being retained in this phase for longer than four years. F Sign Lang. / Maths 37% (2) 45% (3) Deaf learner Progressed Learner may obtain a Level 2 achievement in one of the two required official languages. G Sign Lang. / Maths 34% (2) 22% (1) Deaf learner Not Progressed The learner has not met the minimum guidelines required for the official language and. Please note that the above are scenarios. Progression decisions should always be made in the best interest of the learner, taking into account the holistic performance of the learner throughout the year. Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014 5
3. INTERMEDIATE PHASE (GRADES 4 TO 6) 3.1 Programme requirements for Grades 4 to 6 A learner in Grades 4 to 6 must offer the six (6) subjects as indicated below, and complete the assessment requirements in all six subjects: Programme requirements Subjects Official Language Home Language () Official Language First Additional Language () Time allocation per week 6 hours 5 hours One of the two languages offered must be the Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) 6 hours Natural Sciences and Technology 3½ hours Life Skills 4 hours Social Sciences 3 hours Total 27½ hours Second Additional Language (SAL) (optional) School to arrange additional time to the 27½ hours 6 Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014
3.2 Progression guidelines for Grades 4 to 6 The following are guidelines for determining a learner s progress from Grade 4 to Grade 5, from Grade 5 to Grade 6 and from Grade 6 to Grade 7: Programme requirements A learner must offer the following six (6) subjects: Home Language () First Additional Language () Natural Science and Technology Social Sciences Life Skills Teaching time per week: 27½ hours Progression guidelines A learner should obtain the following minimum standards: Home Language () First Additional Language () Level 4 (Adequate Achievement) (50% 59%) Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) TWO of the remaining three subjects Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) Immigrant learners Progression guidelines An immigrant learner may pass one of the required two official languages on at least level and obtain a Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) in that language, provided that he or she has complied with the following remaining requirements: Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) for Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) in all THREE (3) of the remaining subjects SBA = 75% of total mark/final progression mark Examination = 25% of total mark/final progression mark Learners must meet all the SBA requirements in the six (6) subjects. If a learner in Grades 4 to 6 does not meet the stipulated minimum requirements in all five (5) of the required subjects for progression, such a learner may only be retained once in the Intermediate Phase, in order to avoid the learner being retained in this phase for longer than four years. Learners repeating a grade must be offered adequate additional support in order to achieve an appropriate level of competence in order to progress to the next grade. Deaf learners who are in special schools or who have been assessed and their deafness verified by a registered health professional, may obtain a Level 2 (Elementary Achievement) (30% 39%) in one of the two required official languages. Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014 7
3.3 Progression Scenarios for Grades 4 to 6 Marks achieved in December A B C D E F NST Life skills NST Life skills NST Life skills NST Life skills NST Life skills NST Life skills 51% (4) 39% (2) 49% (3) 46% (3) 38% (2) 51% (4) 44% (3) 34% (2) 50% (4) 36% (2) 50% (4) 30% (2) 30% (2) Other factors to be considered Progression result Reason None Progressed Learner has met the minimum guidelines. The holistic learner performance The holistic learner performance The holistic learner performance Learner has repeated a grade in the Intermediate Phase. Learner has not repeated a grade in the Intermediate Phase. Progressed. Language support to be provided to the learner in the next grade Progressed. Maths support to be provided for the learner in the next grade Progressed. NST and support to be provided for the learner in the next grade Progressed. Support to be provided to the learner in the next grade Not Progressed Learner is allowed to progress. (The readiness of the learner must be looked at) Learner is allowed to progress. (The readiness of the learner must be looked at) Learner is allowed to progress. (The readiness of the learner must be looked at) Should a learner not meet the minimum guidelines in all five subjects required for progression, such a learner may be retained only once in the Intermediate Phase in order to prevent the learner being retained in this phase for longer than four years. Learner is not allowed to progress, based on evidence that the learner displays an inability to cope with the work in the next grade. The learner has not met the requirements for progression in all five subjects. 8 Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014
Marks achieved in December Other factors to be considered Progression result Reason G NST Life skills 21% (1) 49% (3) Immigrant learner Progressed Learner has obtained a Level 3 in one of the required two official languages, a Level 3 in and a Level 3 in all remaining three subjects. H NST Life skills 35% (2) 25% (1) 36% (2) 45% (3) Immigrant learner Not Progressed Learner is not allowed to progress, based on evidence that the learner displays an inability to cope with the work in the next grade. The learner has not met the requirements for progression in all five subjects. I NST Life skills 26% (1) 37% (2) Deaf learner: The holistic learner performance Progressed Learner has obtained a Level 2 in one of the required official languages and has met the other requirements (including obtaining a level 3 in ) J NST Life skills 37% (2) 38% (2) 26% (1) Deaf learner Not Progressed Learner is not allowed to progress, based on evidence that the learner displays an inability to cope with the work in the next grade. The learner has not met the requirements for progression in all five subjects. Please note that the above are scenarios. Progression decisions should always be made in the best interest of the learner, taking into account the holistic performance of the learner throughout the year. Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014 9
4. SENIOR PHASE (GRADES 7 TO 9) 4.1 Programme requirements for Grades 7 to 9 A learner in Grades 7 to 9 must offer nine (9) subjects as indicated below, and complete the assessment requirements in all subjects: Programme requirements Subjects Official Language - Home Language () Official Language - First Additional Language () Time allocation per week 5 hours 4 hours One of the two languages offered must be the Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) 4½ hours Natural Sciences 3 hours Social Sciences 3 hours Life Orientation 2 hours Technology 2 hours Creative Arts 2 hours Economic and Management Sciences 2 hours Total 27½ hours Second Additional Language (SAL) (optional) School to arrange additional time to the 27½ hours 10 Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014
4.2 Promotion requirements for Grades 7 to 9 Learners in Grades 7 to 9 will be promoted from grade to grade if they have offered nine (9) subjects and complied with the promotion requirements in eight (8) of the subjects indicated below: Programme requirements A learner must offer the following nine (9) subjects: Home Language () First Additional Language () Natural Sciences Social Sciences Life Orientation Technology Creative Arts Economic and Management Sciences Teaching time per week: 27½ hours Promotion Requirements A learner must obtain the following minimum standards: Home Language () Level 4 (Adequate Achievement) (50% 59%) First Additional Language () any THREE (3) of the other required subjects any TWO (2) of the remaining subjects Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) Level 2 (Elementary Achievement) (30% 39%) SBA = 40% of total mark/final promotion mark Examination = 60% of total mark/ final promotion mark Learners must meet the SBA requirements in all nine subjects. A learner may only be retained once in the Senior Phase in order to prevent the learner being retained in this phase for longer than four years. Learners repeating a grade must be offered adequate additional support in order to achieve an appropriate level of competence in order to progress to the next grade. Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014 11
4.3 Promotion requirements for immigrant learners in Grades 7 to 9: Programme requirements A learner must offer the following nine (9) subjects: Home Language () First Additional Language () Natural Sciences Social Sciences Life Orientation Technology Creative Arts Economic and Management Sciences Promotion Requirements An immigrant learner may pass one of the required two official languages on at least First Additional Language () level and obtain a level 3 (40% 49%, Moderate Achievement) in that language, provided that he/she has complied with the following remaining requirements: Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) in Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) in any THREE (3) subjects Level 2 (Elementary Achievement) (30% 39%) in all THREE (3) of the remaining subjects SBA = 40% of total mark/final promotion mark Examination = 60% of total mark/final promotion mark Deaf learners who are either in special schools or those verified by a registered health professional must pass one of the two required official languages on at least level and obtain a Level 3 (Moderate Achievement) (40% 49%) in that language. Please note that there will be no condonations in Grade 9 from 2014. 12 Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014
4.4 Promotion scenarios for Grades 7 to 9 Marks achieved in December Other factors to be considered Promotion result Reason A NS Tech CA EMS 51% (4) 39% (2) 49% (3) 38% (2) 12% (1) None Promoted Learner has met the minimum promotion requirements. B NS Tech CA EMS 45% (3) 43% (3) None Not Promoted Learner has not met the promotion requirements for Home Language. C NS Tech CA EMS 53% (4) 36% (2) 37% (2) 43% (3) None Not Promoted Learner has not met the promotion requirements for. D NS Tech CA EMS 53% (4) None Not Promoted Learner has not met the promotion requirements for First Additional Language. E NS Tech CA EMS 55% (4) 43% (3) 35% (2) None Not Promoted Learner has not met the promotion requirements for obtaining a Level 3 achievement in any three of the other required subjects. Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014 13
Marks achieved in December Other factors to be considered Promotion result Reason F NS Tech CA EMS NS Tech CA EMS 54% (4) 27% (1) 35% (2) 28% (1) 36% (2) 35% (2) None Not Promoted Learner has not met the promotion requirements for obtaining a Level 2 achievement in any two of the remaining subjects. G Learner has already been retained in this phase Progressed to the next grade Although the learner has not met the promotion requirements, the learner cannot be retained more than once in the phase. (Provided that they have completed all SBA as stipulated in section 4 of the CAPS). An immigrant learner will be exempted from the promotion requirement of two official languages. Such a learner still has to offer two official languages, but needs to obtain a Level 3 in only one of these languages, provided that he/she has complied with the remaining requirements. Learner has not met the promotion requirements for obtaining a Level 2 achievement in any two of the remaining subjects. H NS Tech CA EMS 26% (1) Immigrant learner Promoted I NS Tech CA EMS 26% (1) 22% (1) Immigrant learner Not Promoted 14 Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014
J NS Tech CA EMS 22% (1) Deaf learner Promoted A deaf learner will be exempted from the promotion requirement of two official languages. Such a learner still has to offer two official languages, but needs to obtain a Level 3 in one of the two official languages. Deaf learner Not Promoted Learner has not obtained three Level 3 s in the remaining subjects. K NS Tech CA EMS 26% (1) 36% (2) 38% (2) Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014 15
5. FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (FET) PHASE (GRADES 10 TO 12) 5.1 Programme requirements for Grades 10 to 12 A learner who has enrolled for Grades 10 to 12 at a public or independent school offering the National Curriculum Statement Grades R to 12 must offer and complete the School Based Assessment (SBA), Practical Assessment Tasks (PAT) and oral, as well as the external assessment requirements for Grade 12, of the following seven (7) subjects grouped in two main groups, namely Group A and Group B. The approved subjects that comply with the programme requirements for Grades 10 to 12 are listed in Annexure B of the NPPPR of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R to 12. Learners in Grades 10, 11 and 12 must offer seven (7) subjects, as indicated in the table below: Subject number Subjects Learner options Group A: Four (4) subjects 1 Official Language - Home Language () Compulsory 2 Official Language - First Additional Language () Compulsory One of the two languages offered must be the Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) 3 One of the two subjects is Mathematical Literacy compulsory. May not be offered in combination. 4 Life Orientation Compulsory Group B: Three (3) subjects The three subjects must be selected from Annexure B as indicated in the NPPPR of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R to 12; Of the minimum three (3) required subjects, a maximum of two (2) additional languages over and above the two official languages may be offered; Consumer Studies and Hospitality Studies may not be offered in combination; and Learners offering Sport and Exercise Science must offer either Physical Sciences or Life Sciences. Extra subjects: A candidate may offer more than the required minimum of seven (7) subjects provided he or she offers the additional subject(s) for all three years of the National Senior Certificate programme, namely Grades 10 to 12 and all the SBA, PAT/oral requirements for the required subjects are met for all three years of study, namely Grades 10, 11 and 12. The total time allocation per week for Grades 10 to 12 is 27½ hours. 16 Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014
5.2 Promotion requirements for Grades 10 to 12 Learners in Grades 10 to 12 will be promoted if they have: offered and completed the SBA, oral assessment tasks, practical assessment tasks (where applicable) and the end-of-year examination requirements in no fewer than seven (7) subjects; and achieved 40% in three (3) subjects, one of which is an official language at level, and 30% in three (3) subjects, provided that the SBA component is submitted in the seventh subject. The promotion requirements for Grades 10 to 12 are indicated in the table below: Programme requirements Promotion requirements A learner must offer the following seven (7) subjects grouped in two categories: Group A: (Compulsory) One official language at Home Language () level One official language at Home Language () level OR at least First Additional Language () level (one of the two languages offered must be the Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) at the school) OR Mathematical Literacy ( and Mathematical Literacy may not be offered in combination) Life Orientation Group B Minimum of three (3) subjects from Group B. A maximum of two (2) additional languages at, or SAL levels may be offered as part of this minimum, but should not be the same languages as the two official languages in Group A. Only one language can be offered from each of the following groups: isixhosa, isizulu, SiSwati, isindebele Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana Consumer Studies and Hospitality Studies may not be offered in combination Home Language: 40% and Two (2) other subjects: learner mustachieve a minimum of 40% in each subject and Three (3) other subjects: learner must achieve a minimum of 30% in each subject Teaching time per week: 27½ hours SBA = 25% End of year examination = 75% Life Orientation is 100% SBA in Grades 10 and 11. In Grade 12, the final mark for Life Orientation will be based on the internal assessment and an externally set Common Assessment Task. Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014 17
Deaf/Aphasic/Dyslexic learners: A learner who is deaf, diagnosed as aphasic or dyslexic may offer one (1) official language at level which is the LoLT, provided that another subject from Group B is offered in lieu of the one official language that is not offered. Such a candidate must still comply with the promotion requirements, i.e. three (3) subjects passed at 40%, three (3) subjects passed at 30%. Mathematical disorders: Learners suffering from a mathematical disorder, such as dyscalculia, may be exempted from the offering of Mathematical Literacy or, provided that another subject from Group B is offered in lieu of Mathematical Literacy or. Such a candidate must still comply with the promotion requirements, i.e. three (3) subjects passed at 40% (including ), three (3) subjects passed at 30%. A learner who has offered more than one official language at level as part of the required seven (7) subject package, may pass the additional language at 30% provided that he or she has met the promotion requirements as indicated above. Retention: A learner may only be retained once in the FET Phase in order to avoid the learner from being retained in this phase for longer than four years. Learners repeating either Grade 10 or Grade 11 must receive adequate additional support. Progression in Grades 10 and 11 does not guarantee the final certification of a learner in Grade 12. Such a learner must comply with the certification requirements, as indicated in the table above to enable him or her to obtain a National Senior Certificate. 5.3 Promotion requirements for immigrant learners in Grades 10 to 12 An immigrant learner may offer only one official language on at least level, provided that it is the LoLT, and must obtain a rating of 30% in that language; and on condition that another subject from Annexure B in the NPPPR of the National Curriculum Statements Grades R to 12, is offered. An immigrant learner may offer his or her in lieu of that one official language, subject to the prescript that such a language is listed on the level in Table 4 of Annexure B as indicated in the NPPPR of the National Curriculum Statement Grades R to 12. 18 Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014
5.4 Promotion Scenarios for Grades 10 to 11 Marks achieved in December A B C D E F Subject 5 Subject 6 Subject 7 Subject 5 Subject 6 Subject 7 Maths Lit Subject 5 Subject 6 Subject 7 Subject 4 Subject 5 Subject 6 Subject 7 Subject 4 Subject 5 Subject 6 Subject 7 Subject 4 Subject 5 Subject 6 Subject 7 15% (1) 44% (3) 35% (2) 37% (2) 35% (2) 15% (1) 44% (3) 45% (3) 37% (2) 44% (3) 35% (2) 38% (2) 37% (2) 25% (1) 36% (2) 25% (1) 26% (1) 25% (1) 36% (2) Other factors to be considered Promotion result Reason None Promoted Learner has met the promotion requirements. None Not Promoted Learner has not met the promotion requirements for Home Language. None Not Promoted Learner has not achieved two 40% s in other subjects aside from. Immigrant Promoted Learner has met the promotion requirements for immigrant learners, by offering one official language and obtaining three 40% s and three 30% s. Immigrant Not Promoted Learner has not met the promotion requirements by not obtaining three 30% s. Deaf or Dyslexic Promoted Learner has met the promotion requirements, by offering one official language and obtaining three 40% s and three 30% s. Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014 19
Marks achieved in December Other factors to be considered Promotion result Reason G Subject 4 Subject 5 Subject 6 Subject 7 25% (1) 35% (2) 36% (2) Deaf or Dyslexic Not Promoted Learner has not met the promotion requirements, by not obtaining three 40% s. H Subject 4 Subject 5 Subject 6 Subject 7 47% (2) 44% (3) 25% (1) 38% (2) 37% (2) Mathematical disorder Promoted Learner has met the promotion requirements, by offering one official subject in lieu of mathematics or mathematical literacy and obtaining three 40% s (including ) and three 30% s. I Maths Lit Subject 5 Subject 6 Subject 7 25% (1) 15% (1) 45% (3) 27% (1) 37% (2) Learner has already been retained in this phase Progressed to the next grade Although the learner has not met the promotion requirements, the learner cannot be retained more than once in the phase. (Provided that they have completed all SBA as stipulated in section 4 of the CAPS). 20 Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014
5.5 National Senior Certificate with endorsement for learners who experience barriers to learning: programme and promotion requirements for Grades 10 to 12 This qualification has the following programme and promotion requirements: Programme requirements A learner must offer five (5) subjects grouped in two categories: Group A One official language at least at First Additional Language () level, providing that the language is the Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) or Mathematical Literacy and Mathematical Literacy may not be offered in combination Life Orientation Group B Minimum of two (2) subjects from Group B: Only one language can be offered from each of the following groups: Promotion requirement Must obtain 30% in all five subjects offered isixhosa, isizulu, SiSwati, isindebele Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana Consumer Studies and Hospitality Studies may not be offered in combination Teaching time per week: 27½ hours SBA = 25% End of year examination = 75% Life Orientation is 100% SBA in Grades 10 and 11. In Grade 12, the final mark for Life Orientation will be based on the internal assessment and an externally set Common Assessment Task. Learners, who experience barriers to learning who were unsuccessful in obtaining a National Senior Certificate (NSC), or who cannot meet the programme and promotion requirements of the NSC at level 4, may apply to be issued with a National Senior Certificate with Endorsement. Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014 21
6. COMPILATION OF THE SCHOOL-BASED AEMENT AND PRACTICAL/ ORAL AEMENT TASK MARK Incomplete results: A learner s results are regarded as incomplete if he or she did not offer ANY component of the School-Based Assessment and/or a Practical Assessment Task (PAT), a Practical Assessment or an Oral Mark and no valid reason was provided. Missing SBA no valid reason: A learner who does not have a School-Based Assessment and/or Practical/Oral Assessment Task mark in any subject in Grades 10 to 12, without a valid reason, will be given three weeks before the commencement of the final end-of-year examination of the relevant grade to submit outstanding work or present himself or herself for School-Based Assessment and/or a Practical/Oral Assessment Task mark. Should the learner fail to fulfil the outstanding SBA and/or PAT requirements, such a learner will be awarded a zero (0) for the SBA and/or PAT/Oral task component for that subject. Missing SBA valid reason: In the event of a learner not complying with the requirements of School-Based Assessment and/or Practical/Oral Assessment Task in any subject in Grades R to 12, but where a valid reason is provided: He or she may be granted another opportunity to be assessed in the assigned tasks, based on a decision by the Head of the assessment body and his or her nominee for Grade 12 and the Principal of the school for the lower Grades. The learner must, within three weeks before the commencement of the final end-ofyear examination of the relevant grade submit outstanding work or present himself or herself for School-Based Assessment and/or the Practical/ Oral Assessment Task. Should the learner with a valid reason fail to fulfil the outstanding School-Based Assessment and/or the Practical/Oral Assessment Task Assessment requirements, the marks for these components will be omitted and the final marks for the relevant subject will be adjusted for promotion purposes in terms of the completed tasks. Valid reason in the context of the paragraph above, includes the following: Illness, supported by a valid medical certificate, issued by a registered medical practitioner; Humanitarian reasons, which includes the death of an immediate family member, supported by a copy of the death certificate; The learner appearing in a court hearing, which must be supported by written evidence; or Any other reason as may be accepted as valid by the Head of the assessment body or his or her nominee for Grade 12 and the Principal of the school for the lower grades. In the event of a learner failing to comply with the School-Based Assessment and/or Practical/Oral Assessment Task requirements of a particular subject, and where valid reasons are provided, the evidence of such valid reasons must be included with the evidence of learner performance. Where the subject teacher fails) to give learners the minimum tasks for School-Based Assessment and/or Practical/Oral Assessment Task in the subject for which he or she is responsible, marks will be adjusted accordingly. This matter must be registered as an irregularity and investigated and presented at School Assessment Irregularity Committee (SAIC) and at District Assessment Irregularity (DAIC) level. 22 Progression and Promotion Requirements for Grades R 12 in 2014