On this page we will list and mention five forms of assessment to be applied in a subject as part of a continuous assessment for the school year. The assessments for any subject under CAPS curriculum consist of formal, as well as informal assessments.
Using Life Science Grade 10 -12 Assessments as an example
Life Sciences for Grade 10 -12 as both informal and formal assessments
- Formal assessments – these are formal recorded school-based assessments that focus on subject theory content, class practicals, two written exams, and practical examination
- Informal assessments – Informal assessment is the daily monitoring of learners’ progress. This is done through observations, discussions, practical demonstrations, learner-teacher conferences, informal classroom interactions,
