Teachers in South Africa

Tablets for south African Schools 

The Department of Basic Education has pleasure in releasing the series called Mind the Gap study guides for Grade 12 learners. The first subjects in the series include Life Sciences, Accounting, Economics and Geography. These study guides are another innovative and committed attempt by the Department of Basic Education to improve the academic performance of Grade 12 candidates in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination.   The Mind the Gap study guide series is produced in both English and Afrikaans to assist those learners that have been underperforming due to a lack of exposure to the content requirements of the curriculum. The series aims to mind-the-gap between failing and passing, by bridging-the-gap in learners' understanding of commonly tested concepts so candidates can pass.   Each of the Mind the Gap study guides provides explanations of key terminology, simple explanations and examples of the types of questions that learners can expect to be asked in an exam. Model answers are included to assist learners in building their understanding. Learners are also referred to specific questions in past national exam papers and exam memos that are available on the Department's website.

"GRADE 12 - TIPS FOR SUCCESS / GRAAD 12 - WENKE VIR SUKSES "

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), together with the Department of Basic Education and the Eastern Cape Department of Education, has launched the Cofimvaba Schools District Technology Project.

To support you in the implementation of the new Senior Phase CAPS, we have developed a handy pocket guide filled with useful information. You will find for each of the Senior Phase subjects the: time allocation, a content overview and a programme of assessment.