PARENT’S GUIDE TO ASSESSMENT
FOUNDATION PHASE
Promotion Requirements for Grade 1 – 3
It is very important to note that all these requirements must be met for a learner to progress to the next grade.
Adequate Achievement (Level 4) (50%-59%)
Home Language
50%
Moderate Achievement (Level 3) (40%-49%)
First Additional Language
40%
Moderate Achievement (Level 3) (40%-49%)
Mathematics
40%
Assessment Weighting for Grade 1 – 3
Every subject is sub-divided into divisions for example in Languages in Grd R – 3:
- Listening and Speaking
- Reading and Phonics
- Handwriting
- Writing
Each sub-division is weighted and does not count the same percentage.
Reading and Phonics is calculated as a much higher percentage than Handwriting.
This applies to all subjects. Please do not add all the marks together and try and calculate a Term Percentage. The calculation will not be thle same as the report.
All weightings have been programmed into our Report Programme and the calculations are done automatically.
The focus of assessment within Physical Education falls into two broad categories:
- Participation: exposes learners to an understanding of the value of regular participation in physical activity. Participation should encourage further development, enjoyment and the building of confidence.
- Movement performance: each learner will be assessed at the level at which they are capable of performing. Movement performance must not encourage a sense of competition.
Outstanding Achievement
80 – 100
80%
Meritorious Achievement
70 – 79
70%
Substantial Achievement
60 – 69
60%
Adequate Achievement
50 – 59
50%
Moderate Achievement
40 – 49
40%
Elementary Achievement
30 – 39
30%
Not Achieved
0 – 29
0%
