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Revised National Curriculum Statement Grades R-9 (Schools)

Grade R

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


Learning Outcome 1:  Historical Enquiry

The learner will be able to use enquiry skills to investigate the past and present.

Assessment standards

We know this when the learner:

  • Answers simple questions about stories of the past [answers the question].
  • Retells stories about the past and draws pictures illustrating these stories [communicates the answer].


Learning Outcome 2:  Historical Knowledge and Understanding

The learner will be able to demonstrate historical knowledge and understanding.

Assessment standards

We know this when the learner:

  • Discusses personal experiences in the past and present [chronology and time].
  • Discusses own age in years [chronology and time].


Learning Outcome 3:  Historical Interpretation

The learner will be able to interpret aspects of history.

Assessment standards

We know this when the learner:

  • Responds to stories about the past (e.g. listens to a story about the past and makes comments) [source interpretation].


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