This is the Coding and Robotics CAPS Document (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) for the Intermediate Phase, Grades 4-6, issued by the South African Department of Basic Education. It sets out what must be taught, learnt and assessed in Coding and Robotics across Grades 4, 5 and 6, and is relevant for the 2026 and 2027 school years. The subject builds computational thinking, design thinking and digital literacy skills through progressively more complex coding, robotics and digital concept activities.
The following document, Coding and Robotics CAPS Document Grades 4-6.pdf, is the full document.
CAPS Document Brief
Coding and Robotics CAPS Document Grades 4-6 kavo-202
The document defines Coding and Robotics as combining the principles of programming with the design, construction and operation of robots and devices, built on the pillars of Coding, Robotics and Digital Concepts. Coding involves creating logical sets of instructions, Robotics covers the design and programming of devices to perform tasks, and Digital Concepts cover the digital literacy skills needed to use technology responsibly.
The document runs to 181 pages. Section 1 introduces the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement for Coding and Robotics in the Intermediate Phase, including background, general aims and time allocation. Section 2 defines the subject and details its specific aims, specific skills, resources required, content area focus and progression per grade. Section 3 provides content-specific clarification per grade and term starting with Grade 4, and Section 4 covers assessment.
The subject aims to develop learners’ computational thinking and design thinking so they can solve problems creatively and systematically using coding and robotics. It also aims to build collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills, and to prepare learners to function ethically and effectively in a digital and information-driven world.
Grade
4-6
Subject
Coding and Robotics
Phase
Intermediate Phase
Curriculum
South African (CAPS)
School Years
2026 and 2027