Revised National Curriculum Statement Grades R-9 (Schools) - Grade Three

Learning Area: Natural Sciences

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: Uses materials selected by the group in order to communicate the group’s plan.
• Achievement is evident when the learner, for example,
  • lays out materials the group intends to use;
  • tells who will use the materials and the purpose.

• Does: Participates constructively in the activity with understanding of its purpose.
• Achievement is evident when the learner, for example,
  • explains the purpose of the activity;
  • answers the questions,‘Why are you doing this?’and ‘How are you trying to find that out?’ and ‘Is your plan working?’;
  • agrees or disagrees with other opinions, giving reasons.

• Reviews: Explains and reflects on what action was intended and whether it was possible to carry out the plan.
• Achievement is evident when the learner, for example,
  • reviews how actions of members in the group contributed to the purpose;
  • reviews what is needed to do better next time;
  • uses a number of different ways of presenting information;
  • reflects on what other topics might be investigated.