Revised National Curriculum Statement: Grade R Economic and Management Sciences

Revised National Curriculum Statement Grade R-9 (Schools)

Grade R

Learning Area: Economic and Management Sciences
( Further information on the Outcomes for this Learning Area )

Learning Outcome 1: The Economic Cycle

The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the economic cycle within the context of ‘the economic problem’.

Assessment standards

We know this when the learner:

Identifies own personal role in the home as a consumer.
Recognises that advertisements influence personal needs and wants.
Explores and begins to understand the notions of bartering and money and its uses.
Recognises that a household consists of people who must live and work together within a framework of rules (concepts of ‘fair’ and ‘unfair’ rules).

Learning Outcome 2: Sustainable Growth and Development

The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of sustainable growth, reconstruction and development, and to reflect critically on its related processes.

Assessment standards

We know this when the learner:

Differentiates between play and useful tasks at home.
Relates stories of responsibilities at home.
Recognises the need to do things well and to be committed.
Participates in creative activities that will stimulate entrepreneurial thinking (e.g. drawing, cutting, singing, playing, talking).