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The Revised National Curriculum Statement Grades R-9 (Schools) states that "The additional language should be introduced as a learning area in Grade 4." |
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It is also stated in the above document that learners may take an African language for a minimum of three years in the General Education and Training phase. In some circumstances, it may be taken as a second additional language. |
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Contrary to the above policy requirements, some schools introduce Xhosa Second Additional Language as a subject for the first time in Grade 8 or Grade 9. This means that learners have no foundational skills and background in the Xhosa language. In addition, it becomes a mammoth task for them in Grades 10, 11 and 12, where they must meet the specific continual assessment requirement of 25% and the examination requirement of 75%. |
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Kindly bring the content of this minute to the attention of all concerned. |
SIGNED: SM NAICKER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2009:04:15
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