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Be a Fearless Runner Understanding Caps in Relation to ACE. Virginia Haupt. “I can do all things through Christ [the Anointed One and His Anointing] which strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 . What is meant by CAPS?. Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement. Subjects. Content Areas.
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Be a Fearless RunnerUnderstanding Caps in Relation to ACE Virginia Haupt
“I can do all things through Christ [the Anointed One and His Anointing] which strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
What is meant by CAPS? Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement • Subjects • Content Areas • Foundation Phase and Grade 10 (2012) • Intermediate Phase and Grade 11 (2013) • Senior Phase and Grade 12 (2014)
How is CAPS Related to the NCS? • The National Curriculum Statement • CAPS was developed for each subject to replace the subject statements, learning programmes and subject assessment guidelines
What is ACE’s stance on the CAPS? ACE PACE work and methodology is still the main focus New Products will be developed where there is a shortfall; overall outcomes are still being met In an independent school, content, sequencing and method of assessments not prescribed
How does it affect your school? Follow latest SA PACE Sequence Familiarise yourself with the latest CAPS CD
What Changes? Projects in some subjects (see CAPS CDs) New PACES developed to fill gaps Attend DBE trainings if desired Textbooks for FET phase for non-PACE courses No major change to PACE Sequence
Contents of CD per phase • Letter to Educator • CAPS documents from the DBE • ACE LTSMs mapped to CAPS • Progress Report Card • CASS Record Card • Rubrics • Project Manual
Life Skills in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases Personal and Social Well-Being 3. Creative Arts • Performing Arts • Visual Arts 2. Physical Education
Conclusion • “Be a fearless runner” • Familiarize yourself with the CAPS CD • Print out the necessary documents to keep on file to show DBE/Umalusi Officials how ACE has aligned the LTSMs with the National requirements • Remember PACEs and ACE methodology is the main focus
Be a Fearless RunnerUnderstanding Caps in Relation to ACE Virginia Haupt