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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) introduced an Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) in 2015 to strengthen reading and comprehension in the Foundation Phase (FP). This assessment is conducted by the class teacher and has a diagnostic purpose. It is not used for the progression and promotion of learners. |
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In 2015 the EGRA programme was rolled out by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) in 96 schools (Phase 1). The programme was extended in 2016 to 103 more schools (Phase 2) and in 2017 to all schools achieving less than 60% in the 2016 Grade 3 systemic assessment for Language (Phase 3). |
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This minute serves to notify schools that have not yet been trained on EGRA that they will be included in Phase 4 of the programme. |
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EGRA training for Phase 4 schools will take place during October 2018. |
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The duration of the training is three hours. The Foundation Phase departmental head and at least one Foundation Phase teacher are required to attend the full training session. However, districts may choose to include more teachers. |
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The logistics of the training including dates, times and venues will be communicated to all schools by district officials. |
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For any further information, kindly contact the relevant district Foundation Phase coordinator:
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Principals are requested to inform all Foundation Phase teachers about the contents of this minute. |
SIGNED: PAD BEETS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2018:09:13
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