TPN2601 ASSIGNMENT 3 2025 – FULLY ANSWERED

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TPN2601 Assignment 3 Memo | Due May 2025. All questions fully answered. Assignment 03 To prepare you for your five weeks of teaching practice, it is important that you know more about the specific policies that guide teaching and learning in a school. To complete Assignment 03, you need to access the policy document that guides your subject, from the Department of Basic Education website or at the nearest school or nearest Education District office. Use the document you downloaded to answer the following questions: This assignment consists of seven questions. 1. In your own words, explain what the main information in the CAPS document is about. 2. Read the section on the general aims of the South African Curriculum and summarise the aspects listed under this heading. 3. Time allocation is a valuable guide when planning your teaching. Read the information on time allocation for your phase and the section on time allocation for one of the specific teaching subjects that you are registered for. Draw a grid to plan the allocated time for your subject in one calendar week. 4. Read the first topic in the Annual Teaching Plan or the syllabus for your subject and list the knowledge, skills and values that learners should have after completing this topic. 5. List the content topics of the subject in the first and second term. 6. Reflection 6.1. Do you think the CAPS document can be used to guide teaching? 6.2. How will it help you? 7. Assessment 7.1.1 Read the introduction section on Assessment in the CAPS document and summarise the importance of assessment. 7.1.2 Explain the difference between formal and informal assessments. 7.1.3 Describe the assessment requirements for your subject. Use the headings included in the CAPS document. 7.1.4. What is your understanding of moderation? Consult your subject CAPS document to answer this question. 7.1.5 Attach the first page of the CAPS document you used for this exercise. (2)