How mathematics caps document clarifies the approach to teaching probability in grade 4
How will CAPS document can be used to guide teaching?
CAPS gives teachers detailed guidelines of what to teach and assessed on a grade –by- grade and subject-by- subject basis. The Main aim of CAPS is to lessen the administrative burden on teachers and ensure consistency and guidance for teachers when teaching.
CAPS Mathematics represents an amendment to the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) for Mathematics in Grades R-12 and aims to provide more comprehensive support and detailed information on what content teachers ought to teach and assess on a grade-by-grade and subject–by-subject basis.
How do you teach probability?

What is the main information on the CAPS document?
CAPS gives detailed guidance for teachers on what they should teach and how to assess. You can find more information under Curriculum on the website of the Department of Basic Education.
What is Section 4 of the CAPS document about?
Section 4 of the CAPS document is concerned with assessment. It provides guidelines for the required number of formal and informal assessments in a phase and per subject, and the assessment types a teacher must use.
What are the positive aspects of caps?
CAPS had the advantage of enabling all learners in the country to be taught and assessed on the same content as teachers are bound to teach what is specified per subject per term. Learners moving from a school or province can carry on from where they left off.
How do you explain probability in math?
The probability formula is defined as the possibility of an event to happen is equal to the ratio of the number of favourable outcomes and the total number of outcomes. Probability of event to happen P(E) = Number of favourable outcomes/Total Number of
outcomes.
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