ASG2601: ASSESSMENT IN GRADE R COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS (2026/2027) PASS GUARANTEE
University of South Africa (UNISA) · Foundation Phase Education
No. QUESTION ANSWER
1 What is the purpose of The purpose of assessment in
assessment in Grade R? Grade R is to determine what
learners know and can do, to
identify their strengths and
weaknesses, and to guide the
planning of teaching and learning
activities to support each child's
holistic development.
2 Define assessment in the Assessment in early childhood
context of early childhood education is an ongoing process
education. of gathering, documenting, and
interpreting information about a
child's development and learning
in order to make informed
decisions about teaching and
support.
3 What is the South African The Curriculum and Assessment
curriculum framework that Policy Statement (CAPS) guides
guides Grade R? teaching, learning, and
assessment in Grade R and forms
part of the National Curriculum
Statement (NCS) Grades R–12.
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4 Name the three learning The three subjects in Grade R
areas/subjects in the Grade CAPS are: (1) Language (Home
R CAPS. Language and First Additional
Language), (2) Mathematics, and
(3) Life Skills (which includes
Personal and Social Well-Being,
Physical Education, and Creative
Arts).
5 What does CAPS stand for? CAPS stands for Curriculum and
Assessment Policy Statement.
6 What is holistic development Holistic development refers to the
in Grade R? simultaneous development of a
child's cognitive, physical, social,
emotional, and language domains.
Assessment in Grade R must take
all these developmental areas into
account.
7 Why is play considered Play is the primary mode through
central to assessment in which young children learn and
Grade R? express themselves. Observing
children during play gives
teachers authentic insight into
their real abilities, problem-solving
skills, social behaviour, and
development.
8 What is the difference Formal assessment involves
between formal and informal structured tasks and tools (e.g.,
assessment? written tasks, tests) that are used
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,No. QUESTION ANSWER
to record and report learner
achievement. Informal
assessment is ongoing and
occurs during everyday activities,
such as observation during play,
and informs daily teaching
decisions.
9 What is baseline Baseline assessment is
assessment? conducted at the beginning of the
school year to determine what
learners already know and can do.
It helps teachers plan appropriate
learning activities and identify
learners who may need additional
support.
10 What is diagnostic Diagnostic assessment is used to
assessment? identify specific learning difficulties
or gaps in a learner's knowledge
or skills, so that targeted
interventions can be planned.
11 What is formative Formative assessment is ongoing
assessment? assessment that takes place
during the teaching and learning
process. It provides continuous
feedback to both teachers and
learners to improve learning.
12 What is summative Summative assessment occurs at
assessment? the end of a learning period (e.g.,
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, No. QUESTION ANSWER
end of term) to evaluate what
learners have achieved. It
summarises learner performance
at a particular point in time.
13 What is the purpose of Formative assessment in Grade R
formative assessment in informs day-to-day teaching, helps
Grade R? identify learner progress, allows
the teacher to adjust instruction,
and provides ongoing feedback to
parents about their child's
development.
14 Define continuous Continuous Assessment (CASS)
assessment (CASS). is a systematic approach in which
learner performance is assessed
continuously throughout the
school year using a variety of
methods, rather than relying solely
on a final examination.
15 What is the role of the The teacher's role is to observe,
teacher in Grade R record, and interpret learner
assessment? performance; plan appropriate
activities; give feedback;
communicate progress to parents;
and identify learners who may
need additional support or referral.
16 What is the relationship Assessment, teaching, and
between assessment, learning are interrelated.
teaching, and learning? Assessment informs teaching by
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ANSWERS (2026/2027) PASS GUARANTEE
University of South Africa (UNISA) · Foundation Phase Education
No. QUESTION ANSWER
1 What is the purpose of The purpose of assessment in
assessment in Grade R? Grade R is to determine what
learners know and can do, to
identify their strengths and
weaknesses, and to guide the
planning of teaching and learning
activities to support each child's
holistic development.
2 Define assessment in the Assessment in early childhood
context of early childhood education is an ongoing process
education. of gathering, documenting, and
interpreting information about a
child's development and learning
in order to make informed
decisions about teaching and
support.
3 What is the South African The Curriculum and Assessment
curriculum framework that Policy Statement (CAPS) guides
guides Grade R? teaching, learning, and
assessment in Grade R and forms
part of the National Curriculum
Statement (NCS) Grades R–12.
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,No. QUESTION ANSWER
4 Name the three learning The three subjects in Grade R
areas/subjects in the Grade CAPS are: (1) Language (Home
R CAPS. Language and First Additional
Language), (2) Mathematics, and
(3) Life Skills (which includes
Personal and Social Well-Being,
Physical Education, and Creative
Arts).
5 What does CAPS stand for? CAPS stands for Curriculum and
Assessment Policy Statement.
6 What is holistic development Holistic development refers to the
in Grade R? simultaneous development of a
child's cognitive, physical, social,
emotional, and language domains.
Assessment in Grade R must take
all these developmental areas into
account.
7 Why is play considered Play is the primary mode through
central to assessment in which young children learn and
Grade R? express themselves. Observing
children during play gives
teachers authentic insight into
their real abilities, problem-solving
skills, social behaviour, and
development.
8 What is the difference Formal assessment involves
between formal and informal structured tasks and tools (e.g.,
assessment? written tasks, tests) that are used
Page 2 of 67
,No. QUESTION ANSWER
to record and report learner
achievement. Informal
assessment is ongoing and
occurs during everyday activities,
such as observation during play,
and informs daily teaching
decisions.
9 What is baseline Baseline assessment is
assessment? conducted at the beginning of the
school year to determine what
learners already know and can do.
It helps teachers plan appropriate
learning activities and identify
learners who may need additional
support.
10 What is diagnostic Diagnostic assessment is used to
assessment? identify specific learning difficulties
or gaps in a learner's knowledge
or skills, so that targeted
interventions can be planned.
11 What is formative Formative assessment is ongoing
assessment? assessment that takes place
during the teaching and learning
process. It provides continuous
feedback to both teachers and
learners to improve learning.
12 What is summative Summative assessment occurs at
assessment? the end of a learning period (e.g.,
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, No. QUESTION ANSWER
end of term) to evaluate what
learners have achieved. It
summarises learner performance
at a particular point in time.
13 What is the purpose of Formative assessment in Grade R
formative assessment in informs day-to-day teaching, helps
Grade R? identify learner progress, allows
the teacher to adjust instruction,
and provides ongoing feedback to
parents about their child's
development.
14 Define continuous Continuous Assessment (CASS)
assessment (CASS). is a systematic approach in which
learner performance is assessed
continuously throughout the
school year using a variety of
methods, rather than relying solely
on a final examination.
15 What is the role of the The teacher's role is to observe,
teacher in Grade R record, and interpret learner
assessment? performance; plan appropriate
activities; give feedback;
communicate progress to parents;
and identify learners who may
need additional support or referral.
16 What is the relationship Assessment, teaching, and
between assessment, learning are interrelated.
teaching, and learning? Assessment informs teaching by
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