1. This circular replaces Circular 42/2002 (Implementation of the Language Standardization Policy).

2. Continuous assessment is a compulsory component of all subjects in the Senior Certificate course (Circular 9/2002) for all full-time candidates.

3. Please be reminded that the language portfolio needs to include work covered from June of the Grade 11 year.

4. Both learners' and educators' portfolios are to be kept up to date.

Please note that marks for languages are recorded as follows so as to facilitate appropriate statistical moderation and standardisation:


PRIMARY (FIRST) OFFICIAL LANGUAGES HG & SG - FULLTIME CANDIDATES

Marks will be entered on FIVE separate marksheets for primary (first) languages
PAPER 1PAPER 2PAPER 3PAPER 4PAPER 5TOTAL
Comprehension,
Summary &
Language study
Literature:
(Drama, Novel, Poetry)
CASS Portfolio:
Section A (Extended
writing)
+ Section B (Transactional writing)
Oral CASS Portfolio:
Section C (Literature - 4th genre)
+ Section D (Tests)
+ Section E (Preparatory Exams)
 
HG  100
SG  75
100
75
(40 + 25) = 65
(25 + 15) = 40
80
70
(15 + 10 + 30) = 55
(10 + 10 + 20) = 40
400
300


ADDITIONAL (SECOND) OFFICIAL LANGUAGES HG & SG - FULLTIME CANDIDATES

For additional (second) languages marks will be entered on FIVE separate marksheets
PAPER 1PAPER 2PAPER 3PAPER 4PAPER 5TOTAL
Comprehension,
Summary &
Language study
*Literature:
Any two of the
following - novel,
poetry, short
stories/essays,
drama, folklore
CASS Portfolio:
Section A (Extended
writing)
+ Section B (Shorter pieces)
Oral CASS Portfolio:
Section C (Tests)
+ Section D
(Preparatory Exams)
 
HG  80
SG  80
80
80
(30 + 20) = 50
(30 + 20) = 50
60
60
(10 + 20) = 30
(10 + 20) = 30
300
300
*The TWO genres chosen will be dependent on those listed in the relevant WCED Prescribed Book List.


PRIMARY (FIRST) OFFICIAL LANGUAGES HG & SG - PART-TIME CANDIDATES

Marks will be entered on THREE separate marksheets for primary (first) official languages
PAPER 1PAPER 2PAPER 3 TOTAL
Comprehension,
Summary &
Language study
Literature:
(Drama, novel, poetry)
Extended and Transactional writing
+ Literature: 4th genre
 
HG  100
SG  75
100
75
120
80
320 --> 400
230 --> 300


ADDITIONAL (SECOND) OFFICIAL LANGUAGES HG & SG - PART-TIME CANDIDATES

For additional (second) languages marks will be entered on THREE separate marksheets
PAPER 1PAPER 2PAPER 3 TOTAL
Comprehension,
Summary &
Language study
Literature:
Any two of the following
- novel, poetry, short
stories, drama*
Section A (Extended writing)
+ Section B (Shorter pieces)
+ Section C (Other shorter
pieces of writing)
 
HG  80
SG  80
80
80
(40 + 20 + 20) = 80
(40 + 20 + 20) = 80
240 --> 300
240 --> 300


ISIXHOSA THIRD LANGUAGE HG & SG - FULLTIME CANDIDATES

PAPER 1PAPER 2PAPER 3 PAPER 4TOTAL
SECTION A:
Letter, dialogue,
composition
SECTION B:
Language study
SECTION C:
Literature
(drama & novel)
SECTION D:
Comprehension
ORAL:
Prepared speech,
unprepared speech,
listening compre-
hension, reading
aloud and
conversation
CASS PORTFOLIO:
Extended writing,
transactional writing,
tests, preparatory
examinations
 
HG  150
SG  130
150
70
100
100
100
75
500 --> 400
375 --> 300


SIGNED: P.A. VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2003:03:19