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The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will be supplying maths kits to all schools that form part of Phase 1 of the Literacy and Numeracy intervention. |
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Every teacher/classroom from Grades 1 to 6 will be supplied with a maths kit containing a variety of manipulatives suitable for teaching Mathematics. |
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On receipt of the goods, the contents must be carefully checked, stamped and recorded in the school's inventory. |
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Teachers and learners are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the contents of these kits and to use them to enhance the teaching of Mathematics. |
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The attached Annexure A provides a list of the contents of each kit supplied for the Foundation and Intermediate Phases. |
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Principals must ensure that an inventory is kept of all the resources provided by the WCED and that a strict retrieval policy is in operation. |
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Schools are requested to ensure that the maths kits are used and managed with care as no replacements will be made in the next 3 to 5 years. The repair and replacement of damaged components will be the responsibility of the school. |
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While delivery will take place from February 2011 onwards, assistance for teachers in the use of these kits will be provided when Maths Centre trainers and/or district officials visit schools. It will be expected that the kits will be intact and in good condition when the assistance is provided. |
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Principals are kindly requested to bring the content of this minute to the notice of the school management team and the teachers concerned. |
SIGNED: SM NAICKER
CHIEF DIRECTOR: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
DATE: 2011:03:31
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