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Revised National Curriculum Statement Grades R-9 (Schools)

Grade R

Learning Area: Natural Sciences
( Further information on the Outcomes for this Learning Area )


Learning Outcome 1:  Scientific Investigations

The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts.

Assessment standards

We know this when the learner:

  • Plans: Contributes towards planning an investigative activity.
  • Achievement is evident when the learner, for example,
    • asks and answers questions about the investigation, using ‘show and tell ’or stories to say what action is planned.

  • Does: Participates in planned activity.
  • Achievement is evident when the learner, for example,
    • follows simple instructions with assistance;
    • explains what is being done or played (e.g. games according to the rules).

  • Reviews: Thinks and talks about what has been done.
  • Achievement is evident when the learner, for example,
    • uses simple words, pictures or other items with assistance to explain what has been done.

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