Economics is the participation in the social, civic, political, economic, cultural and natural environment and is central to this area of learning. It includes understanding and interpreting past and present human behaviour and experience, and how they influence events, circumstances and the environment.
Business Studies intends to impart the concepts of business skills in the learners that will enable them to create jobs for themselves, and for others as well as in the future. It will help learners to apply the business knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired to solve environmental, economic and social problems in their everyday lives.
The subject will help learners to appreciate the importance of good working habits, to develop positive attitudes towards work and further studies.
Geography is a study of the earth and the interaction between humans and nature; it examines humans in their interdependent relationship with the earth. Geography studies ways in which humans have adapted nature to meet their needs and requirements and to what extent humans are able to utilise their environment in a sustainable manner. Geography also provides scientific knowledge and understanding about physical, environmental and human processes, which form the basis for cross-curricular education.
Geography is a study of the earth and the interaction between humans and nature; it examines humans in their interdependent relationship with the earth. Geography studies ways in which humans have adapted nature to meet their needs and requirements and to what extent humans are able to utilise their environment in a sustainable manner. Geography also provides scientific knowledge and understanding about physical, environmental and human processes, which form the basis for cross-curricular education.
This syllabus describes the intended learning and assessment for Biology in the NSSCAS phase. As a subject, Biology is within the natural science areas of learning in the curriculum, but has thematic links to other subjects across the curriculum.
The subject Biology places strong emphasis on the learners’ understanding of the physical and environmental world around them at the local, regional and international levels. It thus includes how societies use natural resources to satisfy their needs, and how the environment may be changed in ecologically sustainable ways. At this phase and in this subject area, the application of scientific knowledge and attitudes to health is of special relevance for the individual, the family, and society as a whole as well as the environment around us including the sustainability of our natural resources. Critical thinking, investigating phenomena, interpreting data, and applying knowledge to practical (experimental and investigative) skills and abilities are essential to understanding the value and limitations of natural scientific knowledge and methods, and their application to daily life. This requires advanced technology through the efficient and effective usage of equipment, materials and processes. Modern technology is required in order to assist our learners and society to solve problems through planning, design, realisation, and evaluation of activities and goals.
This syllabus describes the intended learning and assessment for Chemistry in the NSSCAS phase. As a subject, Chemistry is within the natural science area/areas of learning in the curriculum, but has thematic links to other subjects across the curriculum.
The subject Chemistry places strong emphasis on the learners‟ understanding of the physical and biological world around them at the local, regional and international levels. It thus includes how societies use natural resources to satisfy their needs, and how the environment may be changed in ecologically sustainable ways. At this phase and subject area, the application of scientific knowledge and attitudes to health is of special relevance for the individual, the family, and society as a whole as well as the environment around us including the sustainability of our natural resources. Critical thinking, investigating phenomena, interpreting data, and applying knowledge to practical (experimental and investigative) skills and abilities are essential to understanding the value and limitations of natural scientific knowledge and methods, and their application to daily life. This requires advanced technology through the efficient and effective usage of equipment, materials and processes. Modern technology is required in order to assist our learners and society to solve problems through planning, design, realisation, and evaluation of activities and goals.
This syllabus describes the intended learning and assessment for Physics in the NSSCAS phase. As a subject, Physics is within the natural science area/areas of learning in the curriculum, but has thematic links to other subjects across the curriculum.
The subject Physics places strong emphasis on the learners’ understanding of the physical and biological world around them at the local, regional and international levels. It thus includes how societies use natural resources to satisfy their needs, and how the environment may be changed in ecologically sustainable ways. At this phase and subject area, the application of scientific knowledge and attitudes to health is of special relevance for the individual, the family, and society as a whole as well as the environment around us including the sustainability of our natural resources. Critical thinking, investigating phenomena, interpreting data, and applying knowledge to practical (experimental and investigative) skills and abilities are essential to understanding the value and limitations of natural scientific knowledge and methods, and their application to daily life. This requires advanced technology through the efficient and effective usage of equipment, materials and processes. Modern technology is required in order to assist our learners and society to solve problems through planning, design, realisation, and evaluation of activities and goals.
Mathematics is a dynamic, living and cultural product. It is more than an accumulation of facts, skills and knowledge. The learning of mathematics involves conceptual structures, strategies of problem solving and attitudes towards and appreciation of mathematics. Mathematical knowledge and mathematical methods of inquiry constitute an essential part of and contribute to all modern science and engineering.
Today‟s learners will live and work in an era dominated by computers, by worldwide communication and by a global economy. Mathematics is the key to success in this world where the economy requires workers who are prepared to absorb new ideas, to perceive patterns and to solve unconventional problems.
The senior secondary curriculum strives to prepare learners to function effectively in the 21st century by providing a basis to use mathematics in their personal and professional lives.