30 Questions
What does the Department of Education’s Language-in-Education Policy recommend regarding the use of the student’s first language?
It should be used for teaching and learning, especially in Grades R to 3.
What is the underlying principle of the additive bilingual model adopted in South Africa?
Maintaining home language(s) while providing access to additional language(s).
Which event prompted the government's action on reading for meaning in South Africa?
The poor results from PIRLS 2011.
What was the focus of the Department of Basic Education's funding for PIRLS 2021?
Improving reading for meaning.
What percentage of children did President Ramaphosa mention could not read for meaning in his State of the Nation address?
78%
What is expected of learners from grade three onward in terms of languages?
They are expected to have one additional approved language as a subject.
What is the purpose of the record sheets that teachers are required to complete?
To record assessment details and student performance
What is the scale used by the Department of Basic Education to measure student achievement?
A 7-point scale ranging from not achieved to outstanding achievement
How do schools communicate student performance to parents?
Through report cards, which are the main form of communication
What is the national prerogative announced by President Ramaphosa?
Every child should be able to read for meaning by age 10
Which reading initiatives are mentioned in the text?
Read to Lead and Drop All and Read
What does the evidence suggest about the effectiveness of the train-the-trainer method?
It is ineffective according to the evidence
What language is typically used as the language of learning for many African children starting in grade four?
English
In schools where Afrikaans is offered as a home language, what language is usually included as the first additional language?
English
For schools offering instruction in African languages in Grades 1 to 3, what typically becomes the additional language in grade one?
English
What must children in South Africa be taught from grade one onward according to the additional language policy?
An additional language along with their home language
In schools offering instruction in Grades 1 to 3 in English, what becomes the additional language for learners?
Afrikaans or an African language
Which level of proficiency do curricula for home language and first additional language refer to in South Africa?
Reading and writing skills level
What skills receive less emphasis from grade seven onward?
Listening and speaking skills
What is the responsibility of teachers according to CAPS?
To differentiate reading levels and select appropriate reading materials
What are considered important for reading instruction according to the text?
Course readers
How does the current curriculum provide instruction plans for teachers?
It provides specific instruction plans with minimum content for two-week blocks
What are typical prereading activities suggested by CAPS?
Both discussing the title and using key words from the text
What competencies does the additional language level aim to develop in learners?
Literary, aesthetic, and imaginative competencies
Which of the following statements about the language profiles of South Africa is true?
IsiZulu is the most commonly spoken language at home.
What does the Constitution of 1996 specify regarding language education in South Africa?
Children have the right to be educated in their own language.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Nguni family of languages mentioned in the text?
IsiShona
Which language family includes Sepedi, Sesotho, and Setswana according to the text?
Sotho languages
What percentage of the South African population is black African according to the text?
81%
Which of the following languages is NOT mentioned as an official language in South Africa?
Swahili
Explore the findings of the PIRLS 2021 report on literacy achievement among South African children. Get insights into the multilingual and multiracial context of South Africa, with statistics on language distribution and population demographics.
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