The National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement is the official policy document for learning and teaching in South African schools. Every allowed subject for grades R through 12 is listed in the policy. The program and promotion standards for grades R through 12 are also included in the policy. For each subject, a Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement was developed. The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for Life Sciences are listed below:
For all students registered for the National Senior Certificate, the School-based Assessment mark must be included as a component of the final promotion mark. 25% of your final grade is determined by the school-based assessment score. Here are SBA resources for life sciences students and instructors: