Homeschooling Grade 4 to 9
Homeschooling my learner in Grades 4 to 9
Assessments in Grades 4 to 9 Tests and exams should be completed from Grades 4 to 12, as they form an integral part of any learner’s annual assessment. Click here to read more about tests and exams in Grades 4 to 9. You (as the parent/guardian) or a ...
How is the year mark for Grade 7 to 9 Technology calulated?
For Term 4, only the PAT assessment will contribute towards the term mark. The final exam does not contribute towards the Term 4 mark. The final examination contributes 40% of the year mark, and Term 1-4 contributes a total of 60%, where each term ...
Which year plan should I follow for Grade 7 to 9 Life Orientation?
The year plan contained in the study guide for Grade 4 to 6 Life Orientation is outdated. Please refer to the OLP Welcome Lesson for updated year plans.
Which year plan should I follow for Grade 4 to 6 Life Skills?
The year plan contained in the study guide for Grade 4 to 6 Life Skills is outdated. Please refer to the OLP Welcome Lesson for the updated year plans.
Where can I find the video content for Grade 7 to 9 Mathematics?
Video content for Grade 7 to 9 Mathematics is available on the Optimi Learning Portal under Resources > Mathematics.
I opted for e-books; where can I find the workbooks for Technology (Grades 7 to 9)?
Clients who register and opt for e-books instead of printed books, will no longer receive hard copy workbooks for Grade 7 to 9 Technology. Instead, interactive PDF versions of the sections that need to be completed by learners will be made available ...
I opted for e-books; where can I find the workbooks and maps for Social Sciences (Grade 8 and 9)?
Clients who register and opt for e-books instead of printed books, will no longer receive hard copy workbooks for Grade 8 and 9 Social Sciences (History and Geography). Instead, interactive PDF versions of the sections that need to be completed by ...
I opted for e-books; where can I find the workbooks for Economic Management Sciences (Grade 8 and 9)?
Clients who register and opt for e-books instead of printed books will no longer receive hard copy workbooks for Grade 8 and 9 Economic Management Sciences (EMS). Instead, interactive PDF versions of the sections that need to be completed by learners ...
Why is Impaq's signature not on my Grade 4 to 9 learner's report card?
Impaq's signature is no longer available on home education report cards for learners in Grades R to 9. In line with the policy on Home Education, the parent/legal guardian must monitor and ensure the assessment of the home education learner. ...
Where can I find the Impaq Homeschooling calendar?
The Impaq Homeschooling calendar can be downloaded from the Optimi Learning Portal by navigating to the Resources screen. Then, click on General Documents and click on the calendar to download it. Keep in mind that the calendar is updated throughout ...
Where can I find suggested test and exam timetables for my Grade 4 to 9 learner?
Grade 4 to 9 homeschooling learners do not need to write tests and exams according to a set timetable. You can find suggested timetables on the Optimi Learning Portal (OLP) by navigating to the Resources Screen, selecting General Documents, and ...
What stationery do we need for Grades 4 to 9?
Basic stationery for Grades 4 to 9 includes: 72-page A4 standard workbooks 72-page A4 square grid workbook/exercise book Blue ballpoint pens HB pencils Eraser Scissors Coloured pencils Drawing instruments (basic mathematical set) Protractor 30 cm ...
How do I plan my child's day-to-day/weekly schedule?
Parents and tutors can make use of the Optimi Learning Portal (OLP) to assist them with their planning. Simply log in to OLP - your suggested assessments, lessons and guidance sessions for the week will show once you click on a subject. You can click ...
Should I keep a record of completed assessments for Grade 4 to 9?
Yes, you should maintain a portfolio of evidence that must contain: Samples of writing, worksheets, workbooks, and creative materials used or produced by the learner, and A summative record or assessment schedule recording the achievement of the ...
How do I rate my child's performance in Grade 4 to 9?
A learner’s performance can be divided into seven levels, as set out below. These levels apply to all grades. If you are hesitant to decide between two levels, rather choose the lower level. This will give you a more accurate representation of your ...
What are the pass requirements for Grade 7 to 9 learners?
The pass requirements for Senior Phase (Grade 7 to 9) learners are as follows:
What are the pass requirements for Grade 4 to 6 learners?
The pass requirements for Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 - 6) learners are as follows:
Should I send completed Grade 4 to 9 assessments to Impaq?
No, it's not necessary to send completed assessments for Grade 4 to 9 to Impaq. As the parent/guardian, you may mark these. Please note that you are, however, required to keep a record of all completed assessments for at least 3 years.
By when must we complete all assessments for Grades 4 to 9?
We recommend that tasks are completed per term in order not to overwhelm the learner. You will see suggested completion dates on the Optimi Learning Portal - use the Calendar tab to help you with your planning. These dates are suggested completion ...
When do Grade 4 to 9 learners need to write tests and exams?
Grade 4 to 9 learners don't write tests according to a set timetable, they may write tests according to the suggested timetable available on the Optimi Learning Portal (OLP) or when they feel ready to do so and tests are available for download at any ...
Where can I find assessments and memorandums?
Tests, tasks, examinations, and memorandums for Grades 4 to 9 are made available only in electronic format on the Optimi Learning Portal (OLP). To download assessments and memorandums: Log in to OLP using your login details as guardian/tutor. Select ...
Who marks the tests, tasks and exams for Grades 4 to 9?
Grade 4 to 9 assessments can be marked by the parent/guardian or tutor using the memorandums provided. Marks should be captured on the Optimi Learning Portal. It is in the best interest of the learner for the parent/guardian to ensure that the ...
Where can I find Grade 4 to 9 portfolio books?
We are taking learning online! Grade 4 to 9 portfolio books are no longer distributed in hard copy format. Instead, download tasks directly from the Optimi Learning Portal. Simply navigate to Assessments, select the relevant subject and click on the ...
Which assessments should my child complete in Grades 4 to 9?
Tests and examinations should be completed from Grades 4 to 12, as they form an integral part of any learner’s annual assessment. Therefore, tests and examinations should be conducted in a manner that ensures the credibility of the ...
Should my child write in cursive?
Learners should write in cursive up until Grade 6, and should start writing in pen (rather than pencil) from Grade 4. It is important to learn cursive writing for a couple of reasons, the most prominent of these include that cursive stimulates ...