1. This minute refers to Curriculum GET Minute: DCG 0005/2009, titled 'Intermediate Phase: Mathematics Support Material', which was sent to schools on 5 June 2009.
2. All primary schools have already received the CD 'Mathematics Intermediate Phase Resources for Teachers.' In addition, the Afrikaans-medium schools received a printed set of exemplar assessment tasks in Afrikaans for Grades 4 to 6. There is one book per grade.
3. This minute serves to inform schools that the English version of the 'Exemplar Assessment Tasks Grades 4 to 6' will be posted to schools this month. (Note: These assessment tasks were provided electronically on the above-mentioned CD.)
4. The mathematics curriculum advisers in the districts will assist schools with these assessment tasks.
5. If English-medium schools have not received the books by 5 October 2009, they are requested to send an e-mail to lymalan@pgwc.gov.za or a fax, marked Attention: L. Malan, to fax no. 021 467 2620 to inform the WCED that the 3 books have not arrived.
6. The WCED hopes that these assessment tasks will be a valuable resource for all Intermediate Phase teachers.


SIGNED: SM NAICKER
ACTING HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2009:09:16


The documents referred to as attachments to the minute, are not attached, but are available as hard copies.