Intermediate Phase : Grade 6
The table below shows the subjects and instructional times in the Intermediate Phase
| Subject | Time allocation per week (hours) |
|---|---|
| I. Home Language | 6 |
| II. First Additional Language | 5 |
| III. Mathematics | 6 |
| IV. Natural Science and Technology | 3.5 |
| V. Social Sciences | 3 |
| VI. Life Skills | 4 |
| • Creative Arts | 1.5 |
| • Physical Education | 1 |
| • Personal and Social Well-being | 1.5 |
Pass Requirements
| Subject | Pass Requirements |
|---|---|
| Home Language | 50% |
| First Additional Language | 40% |
| Mathematics | 40% |
| Natural Science and Technology | 40% |
| Social Science | 40% |
| Life Skills |
The following are guidelines for determining a learner’s progress from Grade 4 to Grade 5, from Grade 5 to Grade 6 and from Grade 6 to Grade 7:
| Programme requirements | Progression guidelines | |
|---|---|---|
| A learner must offer the following six (6) subjects: | A learner should obtain the following minimum standards: | |
| Home Language (HL) | Home Language (HL) | (Adequate Achievement) (50%-59%) |
| First Additional Language (FAL) | First Additional Language (FAL) | (Moderate Achievement) (40%-49%) |
| Mathematics | Mathematics | (Moderate Achievement) (40%-49%) |
| Natural Science and Technology | TWO of the remaining three subjects | (Moderate Achievement) (40%-49%) |
| Teaching time per week: 27½ hours | SBA = 75% of total mark/final progression mark Examination = 25% of total mark/final progression mark |
Learners must meet all the SBA requirements in the six (6) subjects.
School Based Assessment (SBA)
School-Based Assessment (SBA) is a compulsory component and should be implemented as follows in the different GET phases and Further Education and Training (FET) band:
| Phase | SBA Component % | End of Year Exams % |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Phase | 100% | 0 |
| Intermediate Phase | 75% | 25 |
| Senior Phase | 40% | 60 |
| FET Band | 25% | 75 |