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WCED Recommended Software List for GET/FET October 2010
WCED Recommended Software List
INTRODUCTION
This list of useful and appropriate software has been created by the curriculum planners and Khanya facilitators of the Western Cape Education Department. The software is listed under each of the learning areas, as well as Special Needs, Teacher Tools and ABET.
Generally speaking, the WCED does not prescribe specific learning and teaching materials. With ring-fenced funds from the Department, schools may select learning and teaching support materials which they judge will best support learning and teaching in their classrooms. This is also the case when schools buy software using their own funds – that is, funds which have not come from the WCED. However, since digital resources are new to many schools, the Department is providing initial guidance in the selection of software, and schools that are using WCED funds to buy software are expected to choose it from the recommended software lists. When in doubt, WCED public schools should consult with the WCED e-Learning unit . Selecting software to support teaching and learning
Before buying anything, schools should review available software and select what best suits their circumstances.
The SOFTWARE PROFILE FOR NCS LEARNING AREAS at the end of this document can be used to evaluate software for possible use. It must always be
remembered that the best software for your class is what meets your requirements best.
As is mentioned in the Profile, teachers need to take into account the following factors when selecting software:
• The purpose of the software • The way in which it is to be used • Its compliance with the school network
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• What support is available for the software: a help line or online help, free training o The cost: whether it is payable once off or as a recurring annual fee. o Once these factors have been ascertained, teachers should consider the following aspects:
• Its content: • Its presentation • Its use of question and response • Its teacher and learner management facilities: • It is a bonus when the software is also useful for teachers’ own professional development
These aspects should always be evaluated in terms of what is appropriate for classroom goals.
Copyright, intellectual property and piracy
The WCED upholds the principles and provisions of the Copyright Act, No 98 of 1978 as amended, and the Patents Act, No 57 of 1978 as amended. The purpose of copyright law is to protect the interests of the copyright owners - the authors, developers and publishers, as creators of intellectual property. Copyright law affects digital educational resources as much as print or any other medium. There is a moral as well as a legal obligation for all in the education system to operate within copyright law, to respect intellectual property, and to avoid and prevent software piracy. The system of software licensing sets clear permissions for purchasers in the use of software onsite. It is the responsibility of schools to purchase the correct license for their circumstances from the software provider. This may be a site license, single or multiple user license, and be valid for the life of the software or for a fixed period of time (such as a year). Exceptions are:
• shareware (copyrighted, with free access, but the user is requested to pay a small amount to use the program)
• public-domain software (not copyrighted; free and can be used without restriction)
• freeware (copyrighted, usually allowing free use of the software, but no alteration or sale) open source software (the source code is freely available for use and modification, particularly for sharing with the community. Some products may be ‘OS certified’.) Schools must thus operate within copyright law, ensuring that teachers and learners respect intellectual property at all times, and take appropriate steps to prevent software piracy in the school community. New electronic learning materials
New software and websites frequently become available, and are constantly being evaluated for inclusion in the updated recommendations. Teachers, vendors or software developers who would like learning material to be added to the recommended software list or Guidelines, should contact Nandipha Fatman at nfatman@pgwc.gov.za
This resource is updated regularly, after which it is available on the Curriculum website (http://curriculum-dev.wcape.school.za/)
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WCED Recommended Software List for GET / FET
CONTENTS
ABET*
Economic & Management Sciences*
Languages*
Natural Sciences*
Teacher Tools*
Accountancy*
Encyclopedia* Life Orientation* Physical Sciences* Technology*
Arts&Culture*
Evaluation* Mathematics* Social Sciences*
Business Studies*
Generic* Maths Literacy* Special Needs*
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LANGUAGES
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or
Programmes Language Purpose For use by
Operating System
Publisher Comment Price
Alphabet Soup
R - 3 Language and Literacy
English Information Transfer, Drill & Practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA Alphabet soup sets out to teach the basics of reading in a new and compelling way. It’s very attractive, exciting and filled with colourful Illustrations. The teacher options allow the educator to set different activities to accommodate all learners. It has 26 groups of highly engaging activities featuring a range of characters and scenes. There are 2 different kinds of resources available for off-screen activities called worksheets and letter by letter worksheets. A real quality and fun ABC book that could help any early learning experience of any individual.
2Animate 3-7 All learning areas English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. In this program children learn to create animations from a range of inputs, to be used in many educational contexts.
WCED Recommended Software List for GET/FET October 2010
2Connect R-7 Language, Life Orientation
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This is a concept mapping program, enabling learners to organise thoughts and ideas for planning, etc. Links are easy to create, and can even connect with other software programs.
2Create 1-7 Life Orientation, Language, Social Sciences
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. Using this program, learners can produce their own multimedia projects, interactive books, presentations, websites, etc. Videos & support files are included in a number of curriculum areas.
2Create a Story
R-6 Life Skills, Languages, Life Orientation
English, but input any language
Creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. Each program is available separately, and together they can enhance all learning areas. This program enables learners to make and publish talking stories in a storybook format. Save as Flash.
2Email 1-7 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Writing, reading, sharing
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA
Email in a safe environment simulating but not involving the Internet. Learners read, compose, attach, send & receive mail.
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2Handwrite 1-3 Language, Life Skills
English, but input any language
Writing, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program enables the teacher to record & play back the process of writing. Schools can tailor their own sets of letter formation templates.
2Investigate R-7 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program introduces databases. Learners can watch the data they input move to form images such as graphs, Venn diagrams, etc, in real time.
2Publish R-7 Language, Technology Life Orientation, Arts & Culture & others
English, but input any language
Creative thinking & writing, graphics, logic & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. In this program, learners learn to create a wide range of publications such as leaflets, posters, certificates, comic strips, coins, money, stamps, post cards & picture tables. Images can be imported, drawn or even captured straight from a webcam. To enhance writing, speech bubbles & captions are included.
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2Review R-7 Language English, but input any language
Analytical, logical & critical thinking, writing
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. In this program, learners write reviews, using words & graphics, & store them in the bookcase to share with others. The program sorts the reviews by star rating, author, reviewer & title.
2Type R-7 Language, Technology
English, but input any other language.
Drill & practice Individuals Windows 2Simple SA
A suite of 7 programs to develop keyboard skills towards touch typing. Learner progress records are kept. Included are games, exercises & dictations. It can also be used for spelling.
Beep! ECD & Grade R
Languages, Arts & Culture, & Math’s (concepts for discussion rather than text)
5 of the 6 activities are text-free. One has simple English words Teacher’s booklet in English
Creative thinking, graphics, logical & critical thinking, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
This software is excellent for Grade R and younger learners, providing stimulating activities in logical and creative thinking as well as ICT skills, in a responsive and enjoyable format. Opportunities for discussion abound. The user interface design is intuitive, allowing pre-readers to navigate on their own.
Big Boet 0 - 7 Language, Maths
English, Afrikaans
Drill and practice, skills transfer
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Edupro The activities included in this package each have 5 levels of difficulty. They provide practice in thinking skills such as perception and creative thinking as well as Mathematical and language skills in an enjoyable format. Progress reports are available for teachers and parents. Learners can also work independently.
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Black Cat Literacy Activity Builder
R-7 Language English, but input any language
Drill & practice teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Black Cat Wizard-style teacher tool from Black Cat to create individual activities for literacy as well as for whole-class teaching with an interactive whiteboard. A set of template-based tools provides for nine activities: Punctuation, Ordering, Multiple-Choice, Gap Fill, Matching, Sort, Word Search, Snap and Identify. It creates word and sentence level activities for the full primary age range and generates printable worksheets.
CAMI Diagnostics
All Language, Mathematics
English Afrikaans
Identifying problems & causes
Individuals one-on-one
Windows CAMI Remedial program: diagnostic tool to assess learners with reading, spelling, writing & maths difficulties. Possible causes are identified as well as possible remediation. Remediation exercises are suggested within CAMI Perceptual & CAMI Maths.
CAMI LRA At start of all phases
Language, Mathematics
English Afrikaans
Baseline assessment tool
Individuals one-on-one
Windows CAMI Designed to be used at the beginning of Grade 1. Assesses aspects of cognitive development from early childhood history, medical history, language development, etc. Assessment of learner immediately available.
CAMI Perceptuals
R-9 Language, Mathematics
English isiXhosa Afrikaans
Developing perception
Individuals Windows CAMI Good, colourful tool for perceptual development for mainstream or special needs learners
CAMI Reader
1-12 Language English isiXhosa Afrikaans
Drill & practice, problem solving, critical & creative thinking
Individuals, small groups
Windows CAMI Good support tool for drill & practice. Conceptualisation should take place within the classroom. Reading pieces are not always appropriate to grade.
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Channel 4 learning
R - 3 Language, but other programs cater for other learning areas
English Creative thinking & writing, critical & logical thinking, problem solving, information transfer
Whole class, small groups, individuals
Windows 4 learning Programs use videos & interactive activities to explain concepts. Language: This sets writing challenges for the user such as writing persuasively, writing poetry and writing stories. With the help from animated characters children embark on a journey where they meet a variety of characters and situations. Some features are: drag and drop, word banks etc.
ClozePro R-12 Language,
Special Needs & all learning areas for revision, drill and practice
English, but input any language
Cloze activities, revision
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows
Crick Software
Incorporating text, graphics and sound, ClozePro cab is used to create cloze activities at all levels, catering for a range of learner needs, from special needs arising out of barriers to learning to revision exercises for exam preparation. Over 1000 pictures are included, & others can be added.
Computers 4 Kids
R-7 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans
ICT skills, Information, drill & practice, critical & creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Linux
Computers 4 Kids
The focus is on ICT skills, but content is included from most learning areas so that the use of ICT skills are presented & practiced in context. Good additional educational games & puzzles form part of the package.
Copyright & copyleft
9 Language English Information, creative thinking, writing skills, logic / critical thinking
Individuals Windows Linux
Open-learning.co.za & The Shuttleworth Foundation
Multimedia curriculum on copy rights & responsibilities in SA, intended for Grade 9 learners. Includes training manual for educators with background information, rationale & learning outcomes. Learner sessions cover copyright, new challenges to copyright on the Internet, value of public domain, free & open source software, indigenous knowledge, finding free legal music, software, films photos & books.
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Dangers! Monsters! Aliens!
4+ Home Language
English Info transfer, Problem solving, writing, logical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class with whiteboards
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
Digitexts is an exciting series of highly interactive readers providing interactive non-linear reading in multimedia fiction & non-fiction. Animation, video & audio are embedded in the written texts. Children learn to use specific strategies for accessing information through electronic referencing, & synthesize information from a range of sources to meet specific needs. Growing up in the digital age means learners need to acquire the skills presented here.
Developing Tray
3-12 Language English, but input any language
Logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program is a tool to develop good reading strategies. Texts are developed from limited clues by predicting words & phrases.
Drag and Drop (Longman Digitexts)
6 Home Language
English Information transfer, Problem solving, writing, logical thinking & research
Individuals, small groups, whole class with whiteboards
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
Digitexts is an exciting series of highly interactive readers providing interactive non-linear reading in multimedia fiction & non-fiction. Animation, video & audio are embedded in the written texts. Children learn to use specific strategies for accessing information through electronic referencing, & synthesize information from a range of sources to meet specific needs. Digitexts lend themselves particularly well to paired & group activities, & could be used as occasional alternatives to books in shared, guided and independent reading.
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Easi Keysi 4 & 5 ICT skills in Language & Technology
English Drill & practice, typing skills, reinforce spelling patterns
Individuals Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Helps learners to develop basic typing skills & reinforce spelling patterns. Once a colour is selected, the user can choose from 15 different typing lists. There is visual and auditory support to encourage independent use. Learners can sound, visualize & type at the same time.
Evalunet XT 1-7 All learning
areas English & Afrikaans, but input any language
Revision & assessment tool to create relevant tests & store learner achievement
Individuals, pairs or small groups
Windows EvaluNet Evalunet XT is a revision & assessment tool for limited use in the assessment process (i.e. for setting tests on factual content or convergent thinking) in primary schools. Teachers can set different kinds of tests & different kinds of questions, in all learning areas. Electronic tests are marked, recorded, & the results stored. It includes a question bank from which beginner teachers can select test questions, but this content should be checked for relevance before being used.
Everyday Xhosa, Everyday Sotho, Everyday Tswana, Everyday Zulu (Four separate audio CDs)
5-9 additional languages
Language - isiXhosa, SeSotho, SeTswana, isiZulu
English & isiXhosa, SeSotho, SeTswana isiZulu
Information drill & practice
Individuals, small groups
Windows Mac
African Voices
Audio CDs, each with over 500 phrases, all printed in a 31 page CD-insert booklet in both English & each African language. Contents: Pronunciation, Greetings & pleasantries, Language subject markers, About the language & learning the language, Please, thanks, yes and no, Meeting people, Time for tea, Complimenting, congratulating, sympathizing & special occasions, Feelings, At the petrol station, On the phone, Shopping, Excuses, Restaurant eating, Weather, Directions, Public transport, Time, days, months, It's an emergency! Questions, Questions relating to time, place, school/studies, people, Commands. Supplementary language resource.
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Extreme Habitats (Longman Digitexts)
5 Home Language, Natural & Social Sciences, Arts & Culture
English Information transfer, Problem solving, writing, logical thinking & research
Individuals, small groups, whole class with whiteboards
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
Digitexts is a series of interactive readers. It offers an exciting & dynamic reading experience with extensive multimedia and interactive elements bringing about a whole new level of involvement with text. Interactive reading is a new form of literacy, requiring new reading skills & new approaches to teaching reading.
EYE Read 4-12 &
ABET Language English
Afrikaans isiXhosa
Reading, comprehension & drill & practice.
Individuals Windows Prosper Processes
The EYE Read program includes explanatory material, exercises, progress reports & certificates, reading techniques, comprehension & tests, puzzles & games. Its purpose is to accelerate reading speed, improve concentration, comprehension & recall, & increases study performance through maximising the brain's potential. The program uses a variety of activities & exercises at varying speeds to enhance peripheral vision, eye-span & eye-brain coordination.
Galaxy kids 1-3 Language: home and first additional
English Information transfer, creative thinking, writing & critical thinking
Individuals, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Sunshine Multimedia
Galaxy kids is a multi-media resource which integrates books, CDs, audio tapes & practical communicative activities to teach English literacy and communication. It has been developed for guided & independent reading through a specially designed sequence of learning. The programme is book-based & offers best results when integrated between the class & computer lab. The package consists of 4 levels catering mainly for emergent & early readers in foundation phase. There are 52 simple stories grouped within levels of increasing difficulty. Each story is followed by the activities Lettergetter, Word Slurper & Mighty Writer.
WCED Recommended Software List for GET/FET October 2010
Goggabos 5 R-3 Mathematics Language
English & Afrikaans
Information transfer, drill and practice, problem solving, logical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Learn-A-Long
Goggabos 5 is a versatile, stimulating program which enables foundation phase learners to master essential learning skills in a rich & playful environment. There is a wide range of activities encompassing all the Mathematics learning outcomes, as well as cognitive & perceptual skills which are also important in Language development.
Hear to Listen! / Spits die Ore!
4-12 Language English Afrikaans
Listening skills - Edumedia (WCED)
Two audio CDs, an Educator’s Guide and Learners’ Workbook share a wide range of ideas & activities on presenting activities to develop listening skills.
IBM Reading Companion Software
1-9 Language, reading
English Information skills, reading, writing, speaking, listening
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows IBM Reading Companion is IBM's free web-based literacy program that uses speech recognition technology to help adults & children gain & increase literacy skills. The online diagnostic tool provides feedback, enabling emerging readers to practice reading & pronunciation as they acquire fundamental reading skills. Additional books can be created for the online library by teachers, thus using local themes, pictures, information and accents.
Ice Bricks & Straw Roofs
6-8 Language, Arts & Culture &Technology
English Information skills, guided reading, writing, speaking, listening
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
In the information age interactive reading is a set of skills which becomes more & more important. The Digitext series provides a framework for developing these skills. This title is a useful introduction to different types of building materials & design. Detailed guided session notes are very useful in maximizing classroom use & differentiation.
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Infant Video Toolkit
R-7 Mathematics, Language, Life Orientation
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA
This is part of an outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. Each program is available separately, and together they can enhance all learning areas. This is a suite of 6 programs introducing basic skills such as counting, painting, publishing & direction, enabling learners to work independently.
Inspiration 6-12 Language &
all other learning areas when organising & planning are needed.
English, but input any language
Organising, planning, creative & critical thinking, concept mapping
Individuals, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Inspiration Software
Mind-mapping software with integrated diagramming & outlining environments to enable learners & teachers to move from thoughts & ideas to the basic outlines of written projects. Prioritising & rearranging information is easy. It can also be used for revising information for exams.
Intered Multimedia Multilingual Software
R-3 Language, Life skills, Mathematics
All official languages
Information, drill & practice, problem solving, critical thinking
Individuals, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Intersekt This software integrates very well with all learning programmes in the foundation phase. Having access to eleven languages is of immense benefit to learners in a multilingual environment. It is available for stand-alone machines only.
Laat ons Praat – Masthethe isiXhosa / Let’s Talk – Masithethe isiXhosa
4-12 Language Afrikaans, English isiXhosa
Information Edumedia (WCED)
This audio CD & booklet were compiled to equip people starting to learn isiXhosa with the basic greetings, questions & answers, instructions & words, to be met with in a school classroom.
WCED Recommended Software List for GET/FET October 2010
Land of Um 2-9 Language English Critical thinking, problem solving, creative thinking
Individuals, pairs
Windows Greygum Excellent tool to challenge cognitive skills. Learners analyse the game at different levels of complexity to deduce the rules of operation & escape confinement. With sufficient experience they can then create their own version to challenge peers.
Lector Reading Program
1-13 Language English, Afrikaans
Reading, information transfer, critical thinking, drill & practice
Individuals Windows Ecoltech Lector provides reading development content for Grades R-13. It is a fully-fledged reading development system, providing skills practice in reading skills such as visual efficiency & accuracy, & memory exercises. The reading lessons comprise slot, line & page reading & comprehension tests, together with applications which apply & test new knowledge in a language context. Language & study techniques close each lesson.
Literacy Box 1, 2 & 3
R-2 Language English Drill and practice Individuals Windows Mac
Sherston A series of 3 multimedia CD-ROMs enabling good consolidation of sounds & letters. The approach is phonic based. Rhymes, phonics, spelling exercises & jigsaw puzzles are presented in game format. However, teachers cannot add their own learning material.
LONGMAN’s South African School Dictionary, WordWise Dictionary, & Active Study Dictionary
4-12 Language & other learning areas
English Information & definitions, pronunciation, language structures
Individuals Windows Pearson Education Ltd
Print dictionaries including interactive CDs incorporating pronunciation, photographs & illustrations, video clips, further information, word games, language guides & exercises. Select dictionary to suit the level of learners. SA School Dictionary has a site licence, others stand-alone only.
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Means of Transport & Dairy Farming, & Farm Animals / Vervoermid-dels & Suiwelboer-dery, & Plaasdiere
R-3 Language English Afrikaans
Information, listening skills
Individuals, small groups, whole class
- Edumedia (WCED)
A listening activity on a brief history of transport through the ages and a trip to the farmyard, with all the typical sounds.
Modeling Toolkit
R-3 Language & Mathematics
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase & older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This has a suite of 5 core activities with 3 differentiated levels to explore predictions & decision making.
My World Africa
1-4 Language & Mathematics
English Drill & practice, problem solving, creative thinking, drag & drop
Individuals, small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Granada A very a colourful software package with 30 screens to choose from. It includes your body, maths functions, pictographs, weather etc. The teacher can create additional screens for any learning area. Further material is available on the Web. Special graphics relating to Africa have been added to the international edition.
Nelson Handwriting
1-4 Language - handwriting
English Information transfer, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows Nelson Thornes
These CDs can be used in smaller groups or with the whole class. They provide action rhymes to develop fine and gross motor skills, animated letter formation with sound/audio, interactive games and activities linked to spelling and printable worksheets. It is written for use with children on any interactive whiteboard. The school should check the form of the writing with their curriculum adviser.
WCED Recommended Software List for GET/FET October 2010
Not So Naughty Stories
R-3 Language English Information transfer, creative thinking & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
This is a collection of engaging stories & supporting activities that will help to explore personal, social & citizenship themes. It consists of 12 stories fully narrated, 36 activities & a record-keeping facility.
Oxford Reading Tree Stages 1-11
R-3 Language English Afrikaans
Reading, information transfer, critical thinking, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston These multimedia programs (on separate CDs) use the whole language approach to the teaching of reading, based on collections of stories. Learners move through a number of learning phases towards independent reading, an understanding of storytelling & the ability to predict. Words are highlighted during reading so that sight & sound reinforce early word recognition skills.
Peak Adventures (Digitext)
7 Home Language, Technology, Science, Geography
English Info transfer, Problem solving, writing, logical thinking and research
Individuals, small groups, whole class with whiteboards
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
The key digital reading skills which children need to learn are fully supported by Digitexts. They must locate resources for a given task & select relevant information. Digitexts also help learners to make informed choices on text selection & fitness for purpose. The extended strategies & review buttons for locating & extracting relevant information are commendable.
Penguin Readers Series, each print book with an audio CD
3-10 Reading English Reading, listening, information transfer
Individuals, small groups
- Pearson Education Ltd
These attractive readers are simplified texts which can be used to provide a step-by-step approach to reading for pleasure. The audio CDs enhance listening skills, demonstrate good pronunciation and fluency and improve understanding of the text. Slow readers and learners with barriers to reading could benefit from the series. Different levels provide appropriate language and comprehension exercises at the back. Answers and downloadable worksheets are on the website (www.penguinreaders.com)
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Piep Peep (Stand-alone)
Pre-school – Grade R
Language & Mathematics
English & Afrikaans
Information transfer, logical & critical thinking, problem solving, drill & practice
Individuals Windows Learn-A-Long
This is a stimulating program enabling early learners to master essential learning & computer skills in a playful & entertaining manner. Perceptual, mathematical, language & life-orientating skills necessary for early educational development are introduced and enhanced in a rich & enchanting environment.
Planet Wobble
1-3 Language English Reading, information transfer, critical thinking, drill & practice
Individuals small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Crick Software
Attractive multimedia software providing animated talking books and related literacy activities for early reading & writing on 3 levels. Full colour printed books are also available, & the software is switch accessible, making it ideal for special needs.
PM Maths 1-3 Language & Mathematics
English Drill & practice, problem solving, conceptual reinforce-ment
Individuals small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Greygum This software integrates literacy & numeracy excellently, through attractive visual display of words & numbers. Sound assists learners with reading difficulties.
Primary Literacy
1-7 Language English Drill & practice, problem solving, conceptual re-inforcement
Individuals small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Learn-things
Primary Literacy is interactive and learner-centered, with a homework and revision support guide. Teachers can also use it for lesson planning, as there are comprehensive lessons for PCs and interactive whiteboards. There are also online demonstrations teaching computer and internet skills at all levels.
Reading & Time
R-3
Literacy - reading
English
Information transfer, drill & practice
Small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Montes-sori Education Computer Software (MECS)
The Montessori Phonetic Reading Program is primarily for Montessori schools, but it would be useful for class and group teaching with an interactive whiteboard where early readers need practice in letter and word recognition, matching words to pictures, etc. English Additional Language Learners up to Grade 3 could benefit from its use, and remedial teachers might well find it useful.
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Reading Rocket
1-12 Language: Reading
English Afrikaans
Information transfer, drill & practice
Individual, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows Stimulus Maxima
The program focuses on improving comprehension, spelling, reading tempo, reading strategies & reading techniques, while determining individual reading levels and supporting learners needing remediation. There is a comprehensive recording & reporting facility.
SA Encyclopae-dia
4-12 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans on separate CDs
Information Individuals small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Learning Online
SA multimedia research resource, with the categories: People of the Century, Science & technology: Biological, Health, Medical and Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Ecology & Technology; Society & Humanities: Economy, Mind & Spirit, History, Law, Politics, Country Profiles, Arts & Culture, Sport. Also an extensive video library.
Schooligans 0 – 7 Language, Mathematics
English and Afrikaans
Drill and practice, skills transfer, problem solving
Individuals Small groups Whole class EIWB
Windows Edutain Schooligans is a comprehensive spelling, maths and vocabulary program that uses proven teaching techniques in educationally sound learning activities. It is designed as a phonetic and Mathematics program that accommodates learners from Grade 1 to Grade 7.
Simple City R-1 Language, Life Skills, Numeracy
English, but input any language
Creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners. There is also a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting, & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. Each program is available separately, and together they can enhance all learning areas. This program stimulates language, listening, collaboration, independence & creative play. Learners can explore environments and design their own.
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Smart Ideas 6-12 Language & all other learning areas for organising, planning, classifying, etc
English, but input any language
Brainstorming, planning, organising ideas, creative & critical thinking
Individuals small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows , Mac, Linux, UNIX
SMART Technologies
Concept-mapping software helps learners connect ideas & grasp complex concepts. Teachers can use it as a teaching tool or learners can use it to organise & plan their projects & learning, classify information & brainstorm ideas using diagram, outline or global views. Dynamic clip-art images add interactivity to the visuals. Multiple levels can include links to files & videos, & maps can be exported to Word or HTML to function as a website.
Speak Xhosa with Us (Beginners to Advanced)
For all in Grades 3-7, but in Grades 8-10, for first & second additional language
Language - isiXhosa
isiXhosa & English
Transfer of information, drill & practice
Individuals Windows Mac
African Voices
Interactive multimedia CD-ROM incorporating video, sound & graphics. Interactive exercises for speaking, listening, reading & writing present conversation & grammar with immediate learner feedback. Included are cultural descriptions & traditions, & detailed explanations of Xhosa pronunciation with a record and playback facility to perfect pronunciation. A comprehensive course book provides additional exercises.
Speak Zulu with Us (2 CDs: Beginners & Intermediate to Advanced)
For all in Grades 3-7, but in Grades 8-10, for first & second additional language
Language - isiZulu
isiZulu & English
Transfer of information, drill & practice
Individuals Windows Mac
African Voices
Interactive multimedia CDs incorporating video, sound, graphics & a course dictionary. Numerous interactive exercises provide immediate feedback, while the accompanying workbooks support & supplement the CD material as well as providing additional exercises. They include culture & songs, grammar, conversational videos & sound clips of first-language Zulu speakers on all Zulu words, & a record & play-back facility to perfect pronunciation.
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Speedy Keys
1-6 Language English Drill & practice, typing skills, reinforce spelling patterns
Individuals Windows Granada Learning
Keyboard familiarity program for young children which uses word lists selected by the teacher. It can also be used to learn spelling in a structured way. Because Speedy Keys detects and reacts to skill levels it can be used with a wide range of abilities, & is dyslexic-friendly. Teachers set up controls & user settings. It has a record keeping function.
Spell it! 1-3 Language English Transfer of information, drill & practice
Individuals small groups & whole class
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
This spelling program has a comprehensive & intuitive teacher option section allowing word lists to be assigned to specific individuals or groups. There are 3 types of activities covering visual, auditory & cognitive approaches.
Street Beat
9 & 10 Language Arts & Culture
English Afrikaans isiXhosa
Transfer of information, creative thinking
Individuals, small groups
Windows WCED Street Beat, an initiative of the Achieve through the Curriculum Programme, focuses on developing learners within the fields of creative arts & writing. This appealing resource is relevant to the NCS. However, it currently lacks guidelines to maximise the value of the songs on CD & lyrics in the printed book. The content was developed by Western Cape learners for their peers. The font in the book may cause some difficulty for learners with poor eyesight.
Talking Stories
1-3 Languages English Afrikaans isiXhosa
Reading skills & practice, Information creative thinking & writing
Pairs, small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows Linux
Mac-Millan This graded series of multimedia stories has pictures, sound & learning activities to support the acquisition of reading skills. There are 100 stories in 87 books in English, Afrikaans & isiXhosa on a wide range of topics, with computer & classroom activities on different ability levels. The printed books should be used simultaneously, integrating classroom and computer activities.
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Tizzy's busy week
R-3 Technology, Language
English Developing ICT skills
Individuals Windows Sherston Publishing Group
Children develop mouse skills and improve their basic computer knowledge. Part of the interaction is reading.
Typequick 4-12 All learning areas
English Touch-typing tutor
Individuals Windows Mac Linux Unix
Typequick A leading international computer touch-typing tutor. Learners are tracked and progress reports are available on TQAdmin.
Wellington Square
1-4 Language - English reading
English Learning activities to support acquisition of reading skills for learners having difficulties
Individuals & interactive whiteboard
Windows Semerc & Thomas Nelson reading materials
Series of 5 CDs providing 6-8 graded multimedia talking stories each, as well as numerous activities, for learners who have not yet learned to read effectively. Learners who cannot reach a correct answer are prompted by the computer, & this is logged in their record for the teacher. Although it is set in a British environment, it is an excellent resource for slow readers. Level 1 reading age is less than 6, and level 5 8½ - 9 years.
Wordshark 1-12 Language English Learning support materials: phonics, word recognition, spelling & vocabulary - special needs
individuals & interactive whiteboard
Windows White Space
Excellent learning support materials in the form of 37 games for phonics, word recognition, spelling & vocabulary extension, excellent for remediation. Teacher manual provides graded word lists. Teacher control allows customisation for individuals.
Learning Channel
7,9,10,11,12
Language English It is a comprehensive programme that covers all the Learning Outcomes, Assessment Standards, knowledge, key concepts and skills for English
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Channel
This series also includes DVD Lessons and workbooks. Curriculum Statement – Everything you need to make a success of your world.
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Learning Channel
7,9,10,11,12
Language English FAL Grammar, Speaking & Listening, Reading, Writing:Functional, Writing:Personal & creative, summarising
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Channel
This programme has been carefully designed so that learners can complete the activities on their own, with a partner, in a group or as a class, making it a versatile tool to be used at home or in the classroom. This series also includes DVD Lessons and workbooks. Curriculum Statement – Everything you need to make a success of your world.
Learning Channel
7,9,10,11,12
Language English Home Orals, Reading and Viewing Language Writing
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Channel
This series also includes DVD Lessons and workbooks. Curriculum Statement – Everything you need to make a success of your world.
Learning Channel
7,9,10,11,12
Language Afrikaans Lees & kyk; Taalstrukture; Woordsoorte; Woordorder & Woordorder & sinsverandering; Tipes sinne; Funksionele taalgebruik; Betekenis en figuurkike taalgebruik
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Channel
This series also includes DVD Lessons and workbooks. Curriculum Statement – Everything you need to make a success of your world.
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MATHEMATICS
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or Programmes
Language Purpose For use by Operating
System Publisher Comment
2Calculate R-7 Mathematics English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This is a spreadsheet program with the same power as a spreadsheet without the complexities of spreadsheet formulae.
2Draw 1-7 Technology, Mathematics
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This is a simple drawing program to create scalable vector shapes which can be enlarged, reduced, rotated & grouped. It can be used for graphical planning, diagrams, maps, graphs, clip-art, illustrations & logos.
2Investigate R-7 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Calculating , creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard s
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program introduces databases. Learners can watch the data they input move to form images such as graphs, Venn diagrams, etc, in real time.
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Beep! ECD, Grade R
Languages, Arts & Culture, & Maths (developmental concepts for discussion)
5 of the 6 activities are text-free. One has simple English words teacher’s booklet in English
Creative thinking, graphics, logical & critical thinking, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
This software is excellent for Grade R and younger learners, providing stimulating activities in logical and creative thinking as well as ICT skills, in a responsive and enjoyable format. Opportunities for discussion abound. The user interface design is intuitive, allowing pre-readers to navigate on their own.
Bucket & Spade
R-2 Mathematics English Drill & practice, calculation & problem solving
Individuals, whole class & small groups
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
This software supports teaching of almost every aspect of Shape & Space in the early grades. It is fully interactive, with appealing graphics & animation. It has 4 levels of difficulty. The teacher option allows easy access to program facilities & activity settings.
CAMI Diagnostics
All Language, Mathematics
English / Afrikaans
Identifying problems & causes
Individuals one on one
Windows CAMI Remedial program - diagnostic tool to assess learners with reading, spelling, writing & maths difficulties. Possible causes identified as well as possible remediation. Remediation exercises suggested within CAMI Perceptual & CAMI Maths.
CAMI LRA At start of all
Language, Mathematics
English Afrikaans
Baseline assessment t tool
Individuals one on one
Windows CAMI Designed to be done at the beginning of Grade 1. Assesses aspects of development, e.g. early childhood history, medical history, language development, Tourette syndrome etc. Assessment of learner immediately available.
CAMI Maths 1-12 Mathematics English isiXhosa Afrikaans
Drill & practice, problem solving, critical thinking
Individuals Windows CAMI Good for consolidation & reinforcement when correctly used. Mathematical conceptualisation should take place within the classroom, so that learners can use CAMI for drill and practice in the computer lab. Learner records are kept
CAMI Perceptual s
1-7 Language, Mathematics
English isiXhosa Afrikaans
Developing perception
Individuals Windows CAMI Good, colourful tool for perceptual development in the mainstream as well as for learners with special needs.
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Captain Coordinate & the Lost Dinosaur Egg
2-6 Social Sciences: Geography, Mathematics, & orienteering in Life Orientation Grades 7 & 8
English Information , problem solving, drill & practice, simulation
Individuals, small groups, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Good resource for introducing & developing geography, ICT & number skills. Activities include calculating routes, understanding timetables, compass points, coordinates, map symbols, scale, using a database & interpreting an aerial view. Software can disrupt regular display setting on machine.
Channel 4 learning
R - 3 Mathematics, but other programs cater for other learning areas
English Critical & logical thinking, problem solving, information transfer
Whole class, small groups, individuals
Windows 4 learning Programs use videos & interactive activities to explain concepts. Maths: CD ROMs are designed to give children enjoyable practice in basic mathematical concepts skills, and a useful assessment of their progress.
Computers 4 Kids
R-7 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans
ICT skills, Information , drill & practice, critical & creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Linux
Computers 4 Kids
The focus is on ICT skills, but content is included from most learning areas so that the use of ICT skills are presented & practiced in context. Good additional educational games & puzzles form part of the package.
Crocodile Mathematics
7-9 Mathematics English Information , concept development problem solving, drill & practice, simulation
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Crocodile Clips Very useful demonstrations & simulations for individual workstations or / data projectors / interactive whiteboards. Clarify difficult concepts & processes. Voice-over accompanies text in video demos. See also Absorb Mathematics Courseware for GCSE; http://www.crocodile-clips.com
Crystal Rain Forest V2
5-7 Technology & Mathematics
English Simulation, logic, problem solving & critical thinking.
Individuals, small groups & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
This introduces, develops & teaches Logo with all the appeal of the original adventure & more. The value lies in the thinking skills involved.
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Evalunet XT 4-7 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans, input any language
Revision & assessment tool to create relevant tests & store learner achievement
Individuals, pairs or small groups
Windows EvaluNet Evalunet XT is a revision and assessment tool for limited use in the assessment process (i.e. for setting tests on factual content or convergent thinking) in primary schools. Teachers can set different kinds of tests & different kinds of questions, in all learning areas. Electronic tests are marked, recorded, & the results stored. It includes a question bank from which beginner teachers can select test questions, but this content should be checked for relevance before being used.
EXP Maths 7-9 Mathematics English Critical & logical thinking, creative thinking, problem solving, information transfer, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Nelson Thornes The material and presentation are excellent, especially for teaching with a whiteboard. The material is based on the British curriculum, but teachers should be able to match it to the SA LOs quite easily. Sometimes the content varies slightly from grade to grade, but the material is worth that bit of adaptation. A further advantage of the material is that the teacher can develop her own activities to include the use of movable on-screen instruments such as a protractor, compass, ruler, etc. It is supported by teacher notes and activity summaries.
Furbles R-4 Numeracy English Information
transfer, drill and practice, problem solving
Individuals Whole class interactive whiteboards
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group Publishing Group
The product offers children a unique & imaginative insight into links between data & graphs. Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Carroll Diagrams, Venn Diagrams and Tally Charts are individually presented in 13 colourful & engaging activities, encouraging children to constructively develop their understanding & interpretation of the different graph types. The flexible structure allows teachers to explore the data handling aspects of numeracy in imaginative ways.
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Geometer's Sketchpad
7-9 Mathematics English Problem solving, creative thinking, logic, simulation
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Good for investigations & to prove theorems as an investigation. Very well suited to interactive whiteboard use & OBE methodology.
Goggabos 123
R-3 Mathematics English & Afrikaans
Information transfer, drill and practice, problem solving, logical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Learn-A-Long
Goggabos 123 is a versatile, stimulating program which enables foundation phase learners to master essential mathematical skills in a rich & playful environment. There is a wide range of activities encompassing all the Mathematics learning outcomes, as well as relevant perceptual skills. Children find the activities and characters fascinating.
Goggabos 5
R-3 Mathematics Language
English & Afrikaans
Information transfer, drill and practice, problem solving, logical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Learn-A-Long
Goggabos 5 is a versatile, stimulating program which enables foundation phase learners to master essential learning skills in a rich & playful environment. There is a wide range of activities encompassing all the Mathematics learning outcomes, as well as cognitive & perceptual skills which are also important in Language development.
Gomez Returns
4-7 Technology, Mathematics & Natural Sciences
English Case studies, Problem solving & critical thinking.
Individuals & small groups
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
Use of simulated data logging equipment & exploration models to answer questions in an adventure context. The software is designed to develop an awareness of sensors & data logging & the interpretation of data. Teacher options are available.
Infant Video Toolkit
R-7 Language, Mathematics, Life Orientation
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. Each program is available separately, and together they can enhance all learning areas. This is a suite of 6 programs introducing basic skills such as counting, painting, publishing & direction, enabling learners to work independently.
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Intered Multimedia Multilingual Software
FP Language, Mathematics, Life skills
All official languages
Information , drill & practice, problem solving, critical thinking
Individuals, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Intersekt Integrates very well with all learning programmes in the foundation phase. Having access to eleven languages is of immense benefit to learners in a multilingual environment. It is available for stand-alone machines only.
Master Maths
4-12 Mathematics English & Afrikaans
Information transfer, drill & practice, problem solving, critical thinking
Individuals, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Master Maths
Interactive multimedia software which covers the NCS Mathematics curriculum. There are conceptual explanations & exercises with immediate feedback. It tracks learners' progress & teachers can allocate appropriate activities to individual learners. It can be used for integrating with class teaching as well as for learners to work on their own in a computer lab.
Math Base 1-5
1-7 Mathematics English Drill & practice, problem solving, critical thinking
Individuals, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Math Base UK
Dealing with key concepts in the foundation, intermediate and senior phases of the curriculum, these programs are recommended for mental Mathematics practice on a regular basis.
Math Circus 3, 4, 5
R - 9 Mathematics Language
English Structured thinking skills, drill & practice,
individuals small groups & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Greygum All the activities are NCS aligned & address critical, logical & problem solving skills. There are 12 attractive and enjoyable puzzles in a circus context, each with 10 levels of difficulty, engaging with mathematical concepts, processes and thinking.
Maths City 1
R-3 Mathematics English Drill & practice & problem solving
Individuals & interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA Math City 1 allows foundation phase children to explore practical everyday mathematics in different topics: transport, space, the farm, shops and outdoor play. It also encourages role-play, problem solving collaboration and thinking in this phase. In the car area you can race all sort of cars, make patterns according to size or park them carefully. Instructions are spoken or sung to catchy tunes and the differentiated levels ensure that all learners engage fully with this program. Included are also off-screen activities. A definite must have in any math class.
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Maths City 2
R-3 Mathematics English Information Transfer and Drill & practice
Individuals & interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA A fun way to stimulate language, listening, collaboration, independence and creative play in the foundation phase. Learners can explore 10 exciting locations to build their very own house or car or to design various environments such as a zoo or garden. Fruit shop: Counting ones, two’s and three’s Shoe shop: Use different shapes, make pairs Birthday party: Counting, using shapes Building site: Fit shapes to make building. Underwater: Designing of underwater scenes. A definite must have in any math class.
Measure up
R-3 Mathematics English Drill & practice & problem solving
Individuals & interactive whiteboard
windows Sherston Publishing Group
Develops an understanding of measurement (LO4) - making direct visual comparisons of length, weight & capacity.
Modeling Toolkit
R-3 Language & Mathematics
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard s
Windows 2Simple SA 2Simple is an outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This title has a suite of 5 core activities with 3 differentiated levels to explore predictions & decision making.
Monkeys, Ducks and Frogs
R-2 Numeracy English Information transfer, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking and Writing
Individuals and Small Groups
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
This includes 7 fun-filled activities designed to improve basic counting skills. With the help of three popular number songs, in which users are encouraged to join, pupils learn to count up to 5, practice one-to-one correspondence, recall sequences of animals & much more! Learners also practice listening skills by responding to spoken instructions, their problem solving skills by exploring outcomes & practice fine motor skills by using a mouse or switch to interact with the tasks.
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Mult-e-Maths Toolbox
R-7 Mathematics English Information transfer, problem solving
Individuals, interactive whiteboard s
Windows Cam-bridge University Press
A powerful, flexible, interactive whiteboard resource. The Mult-e-Maths Toolbox consists of a workspace and tools that you combine and use to create learning experiences customized for your class.
My World Africa
FP & IP Gr 1-4
Language & Mathematics
English, but any language can be used to create activities
Drill & practice, problem solving, creative thinking, drag & drop
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Granada A colourful software package with 30 screens to choose from. It includes topics such as Maths functions, pictographs, your body, weather, etc. The teacher can create additional screens & further material is available on the Web. Special graphics relating to Africa have been added to the international edition.
The Nature Park – Adventures into Shape & Space
1 – 3 Mathematics, Natural Sciences
English Problem solving, simulations, calculations
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
An engrossing adventure with eight exciting activities (and 3 levels of difficulty) covering key aspects of shape and space, this package enhances Mathematical skills as well as providing opportunities for engaging with environmental issues.
Numbers hark
R-9 Mathematics, mainly LO 1
English Concepts of number operations, calculation, problem solving, drill & practice
Individuals & interactive whiteboard
Windows White Space Great variety of activities (41 games) each on many levels, for all assessment standards in LO 1. Excellent for learners needing remediation, for understanding & practising the four main operations in number work. Teacher manual gives breakdown of all topics available.
Numeracy Activity Builder
R-5 Numeracy / Maths
English Problem solving
Individuals, small, groups
Windows Granada Learning
Using wizard-style templates, teachers can enter their own content easily in any of the nine activity frameworks. Each framework supports all areas of the NCS and is completely flexible, so that you can adapt resources to fit your learners’ needs.
Numeracy Banks
3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 6-7
Mathematics English Drill & practice & problem solving
Individuals, small groups
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
This program is aligned with NCS LO1, Numbers, operations & relationships. The teacher can select activities & track progress of learners who answer questions in a quiz format. Student reports can be printed or saved.
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Numeracy Box
FP Mathematics English Drill & practice, problem solving
Individuals, small groups & whole class
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
This program addresses LO1 through activities with appealing graphics & animations. Activities include number recognition, simple addition, subtraction & problem solving, fractions, money, etc. There is however, no diagnostic assessment. Calculations cannot be constructed electronically, so learners calculate answers mentally or on paper.
Numeracy Connections
1-3 Mathematics English Problem solving &, calculation s
Individuals, small groups & whole class
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
This program is built around concept development in numbers & patterns in a meaningful & appealing way. It covers the number range of 0-100. The teacher options give full control over the selection of all activities & numbers.
Piep Peep Pre-school –Grade R
Language & Mathematics
English & Afrikaans
Information transfer, logical & critical thinking, problem solving, drill & practice
Individuals Windows Learn-A-Long
This is a stimulating program enabling early learners to master essential learning & computer skills in a playful & entertaining manner. Perceptual, mathematical, language & life-orientating skills necessary for early educational development are introduced and enhanced in a rich & enchanting environment.
PM Maths 1-3 Mathematics & Language
English Drill & practice, problem solving, conceptual reinforcement
individuals, small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Greygum Excellent integration of literacy & numeracy through attractive visual display of words & numbers. Sound assists learners with reading difficulties.
Primary Games, volumes 1, 2, 3, 4
R-7 Mathematics English Drill & practice, problem solving, conceptual reinforcement
Individuals, small groups
Windows Interactive Re-sources
Mainstream learners as well as those needing remediation will benefit from these clearly presented activities which are designed for individual use or interactive whiteboard use for the whole class. There are many levels of difficulty & achievement for each activity.
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Primary Numeracy
R-3 Mathematics English Information transfer, drill & practice, problem solving, calculation
individuals, small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac Linux
Learn-things
Providing content that deals with LO 1 and 2, this software presents in depth lessons linked to clear learning objectives. All material is interactive, learner-centered and effective in integrating ICTs into the learning process. It also includes a teacher’s worksheet generator to create appropriate classroom activities.
Professor Robert's Problem Solving Kit
4-9 Mathematics, Technology
English Problem solving, logic, critical thinking, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, interactive whiteboard
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
Clearly presented graded exercises in motion planning (ControlIT), Tangram puzzles (SolveIT), and basic aspects of programming (ProgramIT) which in some ways resembles Logo. The variety adds interest to the activities.
Schooligs R – 7 Language, Mathematics
English and Afrikaans
Drill and practice, skills transfer, problem solving
Individuals, small groups, interactive whiteboard
Windows Edutain Schooligans is a comprehensive spelling, maths and vocabulary program that uses proven teaching techniques in educationally sound, learning activities. It accommodates learners from Grades R-7.
Sounds of Music
Grade R
Arts & Culture, Mathematics
English Information , drill & practice, creative thinking, logic, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class/ whiteboard
Audio CD Nelson Thornes
This audio CD contains instrumental, orchestral & traditional songs for children aged 4-6. It can be used in teaching concepts associated with tapping, ringing, listening, distinguishing & identifying sounds & finding number patterns. As a tool it can be used in Arts & Culture (LO 1, 2 & 4) & Mathematics (LO 1).
Sounds of Singing
R-3 Arts & Culture, Mathematics
English Listening & singing, information , drill & practice, creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Audio CD Nelson Thornes
On this audio CD is a range of songs encouraging musical awareness & development for this age group. Some of the songs involve letters, numbers & counting, so they are also useful for Mathematical drill and practice related to LO 1.
Space Station Alert
4-6 Mathematics English Drill & practice, critical thinking & problem solving
Individuals, whole class & small groups, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Highly motivating activities which develop problem solving skills as well as an understanding of shape & space (LO3). The focus is on the skills & their consolidation through the activities. Two levels of difficulty ensure differentiation & progression of skills.
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Spex+ 3-7 Technology, EMS, Mathematics, remedial
English Creative thinking, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard s
Windows RM Spex enables learners to plan, budget for, & create a wide range of environments using the appropriate units (such as furniture, accessories, architectural and plant features, etc). 2 & 3-dimensional views are available, as well as spreadsheets for budgeting. Printable worksheets are available for class work away from the computer.
The Wizard's Apprentice
2-5 Mathematics English Problem solving, calculation, logic, critical thinking, simulation
Individuals Windows Sherston Publishing Group
The graphics and easy-to-follow instructions make this software very user-friendly for learners. It does not cover LO 3, but covers some of the assessment standards in LO 1, LO 2, LO 4 & LO 5.
Learning Channel
7-12 Mathematics English Number, operations and relationships Patterns, functions & algebra – Geometric & numeric Patterns
Individuals, small groups, whole class,
Windows Learning Channel
This series also includes DVD Lessons and workbooks. Curriculum Statement – Everything you need to make a success of your world.
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MATHS LITERACY
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or
Programmes Language Purpose For use by
Operating System
Publisher Comment
Learning Channel
7-12 Mathematics English
Introduction, Formulae, Percentage, interest & loans, Rounding, ratio, proportion and rate; area &
Individuals, small groups, whole class,
Windows Learning Channel
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volume; Working with representations; the data handling cycle; likelihood
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BUSINESS STUDIES
Learning Channel
Grades 7-12
Business Studies
English Business environments – defining business; business ventures; Business roles; Business environments – organisation, management & Admin.; Business operations; The production function
Individuals, small groups, whole class,
Windows Learning Channel
This series also includes DVD Lessons and workbooks. Curriculum Statement – Everything you need to make a success of your world.
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NATURAL SCIENCES
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or Programmes
Language Purpose For use by Operating
System Publisher Comment
Biology 10 -12 Life Sciences English Information Transfer, Drill & Practice, Simulations /Case Studies
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Linux
BMS Education
A very good DVD that demonstrates the life processes in plants and animals prescribed for the Grade 10 to 12 curriculum. The DVD consists of the following content: • Botany • Nutrition • Respiration • Nervous system
2Investigate R-7 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Calculating , creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard s
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program introduces databases. Learners can watch the data they input move to form images such as graphs, Venn diagrams, etc, in real time.
The Bird Resource Pack
1-7 Natural Sciences
English Information games, puzzles
Individuals, small groups, whole class
- Edumedia (WCED)
An audio CD of bird calls is accompanied by games, puzzles & a poster.
Body wise 5-7 Life Orientation, Natural Sciences
English Information Individuals, small groups, interactive whiteboard
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
Interactive multimedia database of the human body. Information is clearly presented with animations & informative text so that it can be used for teaching & for learner research activities. Teacher options allow for tailoring the program to individual needs.
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Crocodile Chemistry, Crocodile Physics
7-12 Natural Sciences
English Information , concept development, simulations
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Crocodile Clips
Very useful demonstrations & simulations for individual workstations or data projectors / interactive whiteboards. The program clarifies difficult concepts & processes. Learners can run simulations before setting up an experiment. See also Absorb Courseware, & quest at http://www.crocodilia.com/physics/content/c ontent.jsp, & http://www.crocodilia.com/chemistry/content /content.jsp; http://www.crocodile-clips.com/
Data Harvest SmartQ Technology
6-12 Natural Sciences, Life orientation
English Information transfer, measurement, critical & logical thinking
Individuals, small groups
Windows Data harvest
Sensors & data-logging devices, operating with or without computers, enable learners to measure environmental data as well as data recorded in the science lab. Software & lesson plans are included. The range of possible investigations includes, for example, breathing rate, ECG, infra-red, photosynthesis & respiration, changes in a habitat, water quality, displacement reaction, etc
Evalunet XT
1-7 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans
Assessment tool to create relevant tests & store learner achievement
Individuals, pairs or small groups
Windows EvaluNet Evalunet XT is a revision and assessment tool for limited use in the assessment process (i.e. for setting tests on factual content or convergent thinking) in primary schools. Teachers can set different kinds of tests & different kinds of questions, in all learning areas. Electronic tests are marked, recorded, & the results stored. It includes a question bank from which beginner teachers can select test questions, but this content should be checked for relevance before being used.
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Exploring Science 7, 8 & 9
6-9 Natural Sciences
English Information drill & practice, simulations
Whole class, small groups & individuals, interactive whiteboard
Windows Pearson Longman
Although this attractive series was developed for the UK curriculum, its excellent content is also applicable to the SA NCS, especially as teacher & learner reference & research material which could be placed in the library as well as in the science lab/classroom. Teachers could also use it to augment teaching and assessment approaches. It addresses LO2 and it includes integrated print and digital material including assessment and a teacher’s guide.
Extreme Habitats (Longman Digitexts)
5 Home Language, Natural & Social Sciences, Arts & Culture
English Information transfer, problem solving, writing, logical thinking & research
Individuals, small groups, whole class with whiteboard s
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
Digitexts is a series of interactive readers. It offers an exciting & dynamic reading experience with extensive multimedia & interactive elements bringing about a whole new level of involvement with text. Interactive reading is a new form of literacy, requiring new reading skills & new approaches to teaching reading.
Gomez Returns
4-7 Technology, Mathematics & Natural Sciences
English Case studies, problem solving & critical thinking.
Individuals & small groups
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
Use of simulated data-logging equipment & exploration models to answer questions in an adventure context. The software is designed to develop an awareness of sensors & data logging & the interpretation of data. Teacher options are available.
Junior Science 1 - Life Processes & Living Things
4-6 Natural Sciences
English Problem solving, information transfer, critical thinking
Whole class, small groups & individuals
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Content has been designed to allow the effective use of ICT in science lessons. This will help learners to consolidate their knowledge & understanding of plants, animals & micro-organisms.
Junior Science 2 - Materials & their properties
Grades 4-6
Natural Sciences
English Problem solving, information transfer, critical thinking
Whole class, small groups & individuals
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Content has been designed to allow the effective use of ICT in science lessons. This will help learners to consolidate their knowledge & understanding of materials.
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Junior Science 1 - Physical Processes
4-6 Natural Sciences
English Problem solving, information transfer, critical thinking
Whole class, small groups & individuals
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Content has been designed to allow the effective use of ICT in science lessons. This will help learners to consolidate their knowledge & understanding of physical processes.
The Nature Park – Adventures into Shape and Space
1 – 3 Mathematics, Natural Sciences
English Problem solving, simulations
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
An engrossing adventure with 8 exciting activities (and 3 levels of difficulty) covering key aspects of shape and space, this package enhances Mathematical skills as well as providing opportunities for engaging with environmental issues.
Operation Mini-beast
1-3 Natural Sciences
English Problem solving, simulatio/ case studies Transfer skills ns
Individuals Small groups
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
It’s 3005 and planet Earth is now a lifeless planet. Humans have moved to a new planet called Earth II and want to create a virtual reality zoo containing all the life once living on Earth. Operation Mini-beast travels back in time to explore 5 different habitats & scan images of different mini-beasts. Learners use maps to navigate, view close-up photographs and illustrations, access and add to a database and field book containing detailed notes about each mini-beast encountered.
Peak Adventures (Digitext)
7 Home Language, Technology, Science, Geography
English Information transfer, problem solving, writing, logical thinking & research
Individuals, small groups, whole class with interactive whiteboard s
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
The key digital reading skills which children need to learn are fully supported by Digitexts. They must locate resources for a given task & select relevant information. Digitexts also help learners to make informed choices on text selection & fitness for purpose. The extended strategies & review buttons for locating & extracting relevant information are commendable.
Pikkie the Penguin
1-6 Natural Sciences
English Information transfer, research
Small groups, whole class
- Edumedia (WCED)
The work of SANCCOB is highlighted in this 6 minute DVD. The danger of oil spills to bird life is explained, as well as the rescue and cleaning up of the birds.
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SA Encyclopaedia
4-12 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans on separate CDs
Information Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Online
SA multimedia research resource, with the categories: People of the Century, Science & technology: Biological, Health, Medical and Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Ecology & Technology; Society & Humanities: Economy, Mind & Spirit, History, Law, Politics, Country Profiles, Arts & Culture, Sport. Also an extensive video library.
Safari Kidz 3 & 4 Natural Sciences
English & Afrikaans
Information resource for research projects
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard s
Windows Safari Kidz Besides providing text, sound, video & photographic information on animals for learner's research projects, the software also provides games & puzzles. Especially useful for learners beginning to do research projects.
Science Explorer 1 & 11
3-7 Natural Sciences
English Information transfer, simulations , critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard s
Windows Granada Learning
In Science Explorer 1, learners enter a totally interactive simulated environment to develop an understanding of some of the basic principles of science. They can select and carry out experiments. In Science Explorer 11, the key science areas include forces, motion, electricity, light, sound space, materials, living things, & human beings.
Science Simulations 1, 2, 3
3-7 Natural Sciences
English Information transfer, simulations , critical thinking
Individuals, small groups & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Science Simulation software enables learners to conduct a series of virtual scientific experiments covering several key areas of natural science, e.g. food chains, growing plants, health, electricity etc.
Science Stars - Lost in the Labyrinth (Forces & Motion)
3-5 Natural Sciences
English Problem solving, information transfer, critical thinking
Individuals, small groups
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Fully narrated to ensure good access, this is a gripping adventure in which children build their knowledge of forces and motion as they overcome the challenges encountered during a rescue. Learners develop their experimental skills through 4 activities on 2 different levels of difficulty.
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Science Stars - Underwater Rescue (Forces & Motion)
5-7 Natural Sciences
English Problem solving, information transfer, critical thinking
Individuals, small groups
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
A gripping adventure in which children build their knowledge of forces and motion as they overcome the challenges encountered during a rescue. Here children develop their experimental skills through 4 activities with interactive explanations & full narration.
Secondary Science
5-12 Natural Science
English Information transfer Drill & practice
Individuals, small groups
Windows BMS Education
This software is recommended as supplementary material to strengthen the curriculum for NS in GET and Physical Sciences in FET and is suitable for: 1. Both teachers and learners in teaching, learning and assessment in Gr5-12 2. Demonstrating chemistry, content and concepts in Physical Science 3. Demonstrating Chemical Change
Learning Channel
8&9 Natural Sciences
English Information Transfer, Drill & Practice,
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Channel
This programme has been carefully designed so that learners can complete the activities on their own, with a partner, in a group or as a class, making it a versatile tool to be used at home or in the classroom. This series also includes DVD Lessons and workbooks. Curriculum Statement – Everything you need to make a success of your world.
Translation Activities for Grades 8 & 9
8 & 9 Natural Sciences
English Information transfer, logical & critical
thinking
Individuals, small groups
Windows Edumedia (WCED)
This CD contains worksheets to develop process skills & develop the concepts & skills related to the four themes of NS in the senior phase. They can also be used in Grade 10 Physical & Life Sciences.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
TITLE Grades
Learning Area/s or
Programmes
Language Purpose For use by Operating
System Publisher Comment
2Connect R-7 Language, Life Orientation & any other learning area for concept mapping
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard s
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This is a concept mapping program, enabling learners to organise thoughts and ideas for planning, etc. Links are easy to create, and can even connect with other software programs.
2Create 1-7 Language, Life Orientation, Social Sciences
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard s
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. Using this program, learners can produce their own multimedia projects, interactive books, presentations, websites, etc. Videos & support files are included in a number of curriculum areas.
2Investigate R-7 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard s
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program introduces databases. Learners can watch the data they input move to form images such as graphs, Venn diagrams, etc, in real time.
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Arc venture: The Egyptians
5 Social Sciences, History
English Information simulation, problem solving, creative & critical thinking
Individuals, whole class/ interactive whiteboard, small groups
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Simulation of an archaeological dig & journey into the Egyptian past, with a journal to be kept. Printable resources included.
Arc venture: The Romans
5 Social Sciences, History
English Information, simulation, problem solving, creative & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups whole class interactive whiteboard,
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Simulation of an archaeological dig & journey into the Roman past, with a journal to be kept. Printable resources included.
Arc venture: The Vikings
5 Social Sciences, Language, Maths (data handling)
English Information, simulation, problem solving, creative & critical thinking
Individuals, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Simulation of an archaeological dig & 6 expeditions into the Viking past, with a journal to be kept, a database of information for identifying found objects and printable resources to support class work.
Captain Coordinate & the Lost Dinosaur Egg
4-6 Social Sciences: Geography, Mathematics, & orienteering in Life Orientation Grades 7 & 8
English Information problem solving, drill & practice, simulation
Individuals, small groups, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Good resource for introducing & developing geography, ICT & number skills. Activities include calculating routes, understanding timetables, compass points, coordinates, map symbols, scale, using a database, interpreting an aerial view. Note that software can disrupt regular display settings on machines.
Computers 4 Kids
1-7 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans
ICT skills, Information, drill & practice, critical & creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Linux
Computers 4 Kids
The focus is on ICT skills, but content is included from most learning areas so that the use of ICT skills are presented & practiced in context. Good additional educational games & puzzles form part of the package.
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Extreme Habitats (Longman Digitext)
5 Home Language, Science, Geography, Art, Music
English Information transfer, problem solving, writing, logical thinking & research
Individuals, small groups, whole class with whiteboards
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
Digitexts is a series of interactive readers. It offers an exciting & dynamic reading experience with extensive multimedia & interactive elements bringing about a whole new level of involvement with text. Interactive reading is a new form of literacy, requiring new reading skills & new approaches to teaching reading.
Map Detectives - Urban Mystery
4 & 5, & orienteering in Grades 7 & 8
Social Sciences & Life Orientation
English Information, problem solving, creative & critical thinking, drill & practice, simulation
Individuals, small groups, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Good resource tool. Although not related directly to the South African learner's daily experience (e.g. the London Underground) it can still be very useful for the development of mapping skills.
The Nature Park – Adventures into Shape and Space
1 – 3 Mathematics, Natural Sciences
English Problem solving, simulations
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
An engrossing adventure with 8 exciting activities (and 3 levels of difficulty) covering key aspects of shape and space, this package enhances Mathematical skills as well as providing opportunities for engaging with environmental issues.
Peak Adventures (Digitext)
7 Home Language, Technology, Science, Geography
English Info transfer, Problem solving, writing, logical thinking and research
Individuals, small groups, whole class with interactive whiteboard s
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
The key digital reading skills which children need to learn are fully supported by Digitexts. They must locate resources for a given task & select relevant information. Digitexts also help learners to make informed choices on text selection & fitness for purpose. The extended strategies & review buttons for locating & extracting relevant information are commendable.
SA Encyclopaedia
4-12 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans on separate CDs
Information Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Online
SA multimedia research resource, with the categories: People of the Century, Science & technology: Biological, Health, Medical and Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Ecology & Technology; Society & Humanities: Economy, Mind & Spirit, History, Law, Politics, Country Profiles, Arts & Culture, Sport. Also an extensive video library.
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Learning Channel
7-12 Natural Sciences
English & Afrikaans on separate CDs
Information What is Science? Life & Healthy living, Energy & Change, Planet Earth & beyond, Matter & Materials
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Channel
This series also includes DVD Lessons and workbooks. Curriculum Statement – Everything you need to make a success of your world.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
TITLE Grades
Learning Area/s or
Programmes
Language Purpose For use by Operatig System
Publisher Comment
Learning Channel
7-12 Physical Sciences
English Mechanics; Waves, sound & light; Electrostatics; Basic concepts in atomic physics & chemistry; Electronic interaction & chemical reactions; The behaviour of matter, kinetic theory & the gas laws; issues in science, technology & society
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Channel
This series also includes DVD Lessons and workbooks. Curriculum Statement – Everything you need to make a success of your world.
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ACCOUNTANCY
TITLE Grades
Learning Area/s or
Programmes
Language Purpose For use by Operating
System Publisher Comment
Learning Channel
7-12 Accountany English
Sports clubs, Asset disposal, Bank reconciliation, Partnerships, Inventory systems, Manufacturing, Cash budgets
Individuals, small groups, whole class,
DVD Learning Channel
This series also includes DVD Lessons and workbooks. Curriculum Statement – Everything you need to make a success of your world.
2Animate 3-7 All learning
areas English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. In this program children learn to create animations from a range of inputs, to be used in many educational contexts.
2Connect R-7 Language, Life Orientation, Arts & Culture & others
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This is a concept mapping program, enabling learners to organise thoughts and ideas for planning, etc. Links are easy to create, and can even connect with other software programs.
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2Draw 1-7 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard s
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This is a simple drawing program to create scalable vector shapes which can be enlarged, reduced, rotated & grouped. It can be used for graphical planning, diagrams, maps, graphs, clip-art, illustrations & logos.
2Publish R-7 Language,
Technology Life Orientation, Arts & Culture & others
English, but input any language
Creative thinking & writing, graphics, logic & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. In this program, learners learn to create a wide range of publications such as leaflets, posters, certificates, comic strips, coins, money, stamps, post cards & picture tables. Images can be imported, drawn or even captured straight from a webcam. To enhance writing, speech bubbles & captions are included.
Beep! ECD, Grade R
Languages , Arts & Culture, & Maths (concepts for discussion rather than text)
English Creative thinking, graphics, logical & critical thinking, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
This software is excellent for Grade R and younger learners, providing stimulating activities in logical and creative thinking as well as ICT skills, in a responsive and enjoyable format. Opportunities for discussion abound. The user interface design is intuitive, allowing pre-readers to navigate on their own.
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Black Cat Compose
4-6 Arts & Culture
English Creating musical compositions
Individuals Windows Granada Musical composition program for learners as emerging musicians with 4 difficulty levels, 128 instruments & various effects such as echo, transpose, & fade. Visual learners can use pictures & names to represent musical phrases, progressing to a grid display & stave notation. Learners can create simple compositions in support of LO 1 (Create & present).
Cats on the Ceiling
R-3 Arts & Culture
English Music &
movement
Whole class
- Edumedia (WCED)
This audio CD is a Music Play Production by Chris Wildman & contains lively children’s songs. The accompanying Resource Book includes sheet music, lyrics, aims & suggested activities
Computers 4 Kids
R-7 All learning areas
English ICT skills, Information, drill & practice, critical & creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Linux
Computers 4 Kids
The focus is on ICT skills, but content is included from most learning areas so that the use of ICT skills are presented & practiced in context. Good additional educational games & puzzles form part of the package.
Crocodile ICT
4-9 Arts & Culture -Dance
English Design, drill & practice, creative thinking / graphics
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Crocodile Clips
The programming facility can be used to teach sequencing. It would be fun to use in Arts & Culture Dance classes for choreography where the teacher has no dance background.
Extreme Habitats (Longman Digitexts)
5 Home Language, Natural & Social Sciences, Arts & Culture
English Information transfer, problem solving, writing, logical thinking & research
Individuals, small groups, whole class with whiteboard s
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
Digitexts is a series of interactive readers. It offers an exciting & dynamic reading experience with extensive multimedia & interactive elements bringing about a whole new level of involvement with text. Interactive reading is a new form of literacy, requiring new reading skills & new approaches to teaching reading.
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Finale Notepad
4-7 Arts & Culture
English Information, drill & practice, problem solving, creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows MakeMu-sic! Inc
Finale Notepad software is freely downloadable from MakeMusic! Inc. It can also be used with a SMART Board interactive whiteboard. It enables learners to compose, print and play music on instruments or voices, use musical notation, print and publish scores with lyrics.
First Class Music
4-9 Arts & Culture
English Information, drill & practice, problem solving, creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Granada A step-by-step multimedia program to help learners understand the elements of music: dynamics, pitch, rhythm, structure, tempo and timbre. Very useful for classes in which the teacher has a limited knowledge of music, as well as for learner research. Content includes musical instruments, composition, time, notation, etc.
Hands & Feet
R-3 Arts & Culture
English Imaginative play through sound & movement
Small groups & whole class
- Edumedia (WCED)
This lively audio CD & teacher’s Guide Book are a musical resource for teachers & their classes. Sheet music, songs & suggested activities are included. By Chris Wildman, with singers Tina Schouw & Lungile Jacobs.
Muddy Muddy
R-3 Arts & Culture
English Music & movement
Whole class
- Edumedia (WCED)
This audio CD contains activity songs & stories for young Children by Chris Wildman, sung by Rebecca Smith. The accompanying Resource Book includes sheet music, lyrics, aims & suggested activities.
Music Toolkit
1-7 Arts & Culture -Music
English Creative, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, whole class with interactive whiteboard for teaching
Windows 2Simple SA This is part of an outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase & older learners. Music Toolkit has 6 programs to introduce key musical concepts in a fully interactive way: • 2Explore - Play and record simple melodies by clicking on the instruments • 2Beat - Teach rhythm and pulse by building up various beats • 2Play - Play the keyboard and watch the pitch go up & down • 2Sequence - Drag and drop sounds into the grid to explore harmony and build up musical stories • 2Synthesise - Record and play up to 8 different tunes at the same time • 2Compose -Write your own music by clicking your notes onto the stave.
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SA Encyclopaedia
Grades 4-12
All learning areas
English & Afrikaans on separate CDs
Information Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Online
SA multimedia research resource, with the categories: People of the Century, Science & technology: Biological, Health, Medical and Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Ecology & Technology; Society & Humanities: Economy, Mind & Spirit, History, Law, Politics, Country Profiles, Arts & Culture, Sport. Also an extensive video library.
Sounds of Music
Grades R Arts & Culture, Mathematic s
English Information, drill & practice, creative thinking, logic, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class/ whiteboard
Audio CD Nelson Thornes
This audio CD contains instrumental, orchestral & traditional songs for children aged 4-6. It can be used in teaching concepts associated with tapping, ringing, listening, distinguishing & identifying sounds & finding number patterns. As a tool it can be used in Arts & Culture & Mathematics.
Sounds of Singing
Grades R-3
Arts & Culture, Mathematic s
English Listening & singing, information, drill & practice, creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Audio CD Nelson Thornes
On this audio CD is a range of songs encouraging musical awareness & development for this age group. Some of the songs involve letters, numbers & counting, so they are also useful for Mathematical drill and practice related to LO 1.
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LIFE ORIENTATION
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or
Programmes Language Purpose For use by
Operating System
Publisher Comment
2Connect R-7 Language, Life Orientation & others
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This is a concept mapping program, enabling learners to organise thoughts and ideas for planning, etc. Links are easy to create, and can even connect with other software programs.
2Handwrite 1-3 Language, Life Skills
English, but input any language
Writing, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program enables the teacher to record & play back the process of writing. Schools can tailor their own sets of letter formation templates.
2Publish R-7 Language, Technology Life Orientation, Arts & Culture & others
English, but input any language
Creative thinking & writing, graphics, logic & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. In this program, learners learn to create a wide range of publications such as leaflets, posters, certificates, comic strips, coins, money, stamps, post cards & picture tables. Images can be imported, drawn or even captured straight from a webcam. To enhance writing, speech bubbles & captions are included.
Aspects of Religion
7-12 Life Orientation, Religion Studies
English Information, case studies
Individuals, small groups, whole class / white board
Windows Nelson Multimedia
The religions included are Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hindu, Islam, Judaism, and Shinto. The software is good for teaching as well as for a research resource for learners. There are no African religions.
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Body wise 5-7 Life
Orientation, Natural Sciences
English Information Individuals, small groups, interactive whiteboard
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
Interactive multimedia database of the human body. Information is clearly presented with animations & informative text so that it can be used for teaching & for learner research activities. Teacher options allow for tailoring the program to individual needs.
Captain Coordinate & the Lost Dinosaur Egg
4-6 Social Sciences: Geography, Mathematics, & orienteering in Life Orientation Grades 7 & 8
English Information, problem solving, drill & practice, simulation
Individuals, small groups, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Good resource for introducing & developing geography ICT & number skills. Activities include calculating routes, understanding timetables, compass points, coordinates, map symbols, scale, using a database, interpreting an aerial view. Note: software can disrupt regular display settings on machines.
Computers 4 Kids
1-7 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans
ICT skills, Information, drill & practice, critical & creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Linux
Computers 4 Kids
The focus is on ICT skills, but content is included from most learning areas so that the use of ICT skills are presented & practiced in context. Good additional educational games & puzzles form part of the package.
Data Harvest SmartQ Technology
6-12 Natural Sciences, Life Orientation
English Information transfer, measurement, critical & logical thinking
Individuals, small groups
Windows Data harvest
Sensors & data logging devices operating with or without computers enable learners to measure environmental data as well as data recorded in the science lab. Software & lesson plans are included, & the range of investigations made possible include, for example, breathing rate, ECG, infra-red, photosynthesis & respiration, changes in a habitat, water quality, displacement reaction, etc
Exploring World Religions
7-11 Life Orientation, Religion Studies
English Information, case studies
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Granada Religions included are Buddhism, Christianity, Hindu, Islam, Judaism, and Sikh. This is good for class teaching as well as for learners' reference work relating to projects, tasks, etc.
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Ice Bricks & Straw Roofs
Grades 6-8 Language, Arts & Culture &Technology
English Information skills, guided reading, writing, speaking, listening
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
In the information age interactive reading is a set of skills which becomes more & more important. The Digitext series provides a framework for developing these skills. This title is a useful introduction to different types of building materials & design. Detailed guided session notes are very useful in maximizing classroom use & differentiation.
Inspiration Grades 6-12 Language & all other learning areas when organising & planning are needed.
English, but input any language
Organising, planning, creative & critical thinking, concept mapping
Individuals, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Inspiration Software
Mind-mapping software with integrated diagramming & outlining environments to enable learners & teachers to move from thoughts & ideas to the basic outlines of written projects. Prioritising & rearranging information is easy. It can also be used for revising information for exams.
Intered Multimedia Multilingual Software
R-3 Language, Mathematics, Life skills
All official language s
Information, drill & practice, problem solving, critical thinking
Individuals, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Intersekt Integrates very well with all learning programmes in the foundation phase. Having access to eleven languages is of immense benefit to learners in a multilingual environment. It is available for stand-alone machines only.
Let's take a Peek at our Thoughts - Emotional Intelligence (for tots)
R-4 Life Skills English & Afrikaans
Critical & logical thinking, problem solving
Whole class, small groups, individuals
Windows Larne Neuland
This electronic children's book is a tool for developing young children's emotional intelligence by establishing a positive mindset. It is part of a set of materials including an educator's handbook, educator's DVD and children's book with soft toy 'thoughts'.
Map Detectives - Rural Mystery
4 & 5, & orienteering in Grades 7 & 8
Social Sciences & Life Orientation
English Information, problem solving, creative & critical thinking, simulation
Individuals, small groups, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Good resource for both learners & teachers. Stimulates the development of mapping skills & can be used in different learning areas, such as in Life Orientation for orienteering.
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Map Detectives - Urban Mystery
4 & 5, & orienteering in Grades 7 & 8
Social Sciences & Life Orientation
English Information, problem solving, creative & critical thinking, drill & practice, simulation
Individuals, small groups, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
Good resource tool. Although not related directly to the South African learner's daily experience, e.g. the "Underground", etc, It can still be very useful the development of mapping skills.
Play-it-Safe
7-9 Life Orientation
English Problem solving, creative thinking, critical thinking
Individuals Windows Linux
Sherston-Sheshani
Interactive computer board game giving senior phase learners the opportunity to engage with issues from LO 1 - Health Promotion, & LO3 - Personal Development. It promotes safer sex, increasing knowledge of sexual health. It tracks learners' progress.
Positive Choices
5 & 6 Life Orientation
English Creating awareness around HIV and Aids
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows 98/2000/ XP/2003/ Vista
Lifestyle Books
Good resource for both learners & teachers. GET Life Orientation, Senior Phase Learning outcomes 1, 2and 3 are adequately addressed. The programme can be used for eliciting individual responses to sensitive issues. It is also suitable for use in small group discussions serving as a resource.
Religions and Beliefs
8 & 9 Life Orientation
English Information problem solving, creative thinking, critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Nelson Thornes
SA Encyclopaedia
4-12 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans on separate CDs
Information Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Online
SA multimedia research resource, with the categories: People of the Century, Science & technology: Biological, Health, Medical and Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Ecology & Technology; Society & Humanities: Economy, Mind & Spirit, History, Law, Politics, Country Profiles, Arts & Culture, Sport. Also an extensive video library.
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Smart Ideas
6-12 Language & all other learning areas for organising, planning, classifying, etc
English, but input any language
Brainstorming, planning, organising ideas, creative & critical thinking
Individuals small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows , Mac, Linux, UNIX
SMART Technologies
Concept-mapping software helps learners connect ideas & grasp complex concepts. Teachers can use it as a teaching tool or learners can use it to organise & plan their projects & learning, classify information & brainstorm ideas using diagram, outline or global views. Dynamic clip-art images add interactivity to the visuals. Multiple levels can include links to files & videos, & maps can be exported to Word or HTML to function as a website.
Tacklesport 4-12 Life
Orientation English To promote
Information transfer & to encourage problem solving, logical & critical thinking while at the same time allowing for reflection and skill remedial work
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows PhotoNote This software is useful to both teachers and learners who are exposed to good visual representation of skills and coaching techniques. Teachers can use it to demonstrate various skills in different coaching situations. An example of this is the demonstration & application of skills in a closed skilled formation. Similarly it allows the teacher to demonstrate the application of skills in practice & real open skills situations. The content addresses the learning outcome 4 in the GET and learning outcome 3 in the FET.
Teaching Engine
R -12 Life Orientation
English To promote Information transfer & to encourage problem solving, logical & critical thinking while at the same time allowing for reflection and skill remedial work
Individuals, small groups or the whole class,
Windows 98-XP, Server 2000 & 2003
Teaching engine
This software is useful to both teachers and learners. The material can be used by teachers for lesson planning. The foundation phase will definitely benefit from this teaching aid as the material is interactive and learners will enjoy the animation. Senior learners might also find the material good to play with. The visual teaching aid approach contributes to learning by allowing learners to use sight and sound to conceptualise. This software is acceptable for planning of lessons on particular topics.
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Teenactiv 10-12 Life Orientation
English Information transfer, problem solving, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows or Linux
Teenactiv Teenactiv is essentially and interactive web-based tool capable of providing Life orientation content. All the content is related to the NCS for grades 10, 11 & 12 and addresses all the learning outcomes and assessment standards. The software has also been formulated into an offline programme that is available on a CD for each grade and is essentially intended as a teacher’s resource. A teacher’s training manual is also included in the overall package. The software cab be used by both teachers and learners in teaching, learning and assessment in Gr. 10-12 and is not only appealing but is also creative. It links with real life situations in a variety of contexts and provides excellent strategies to deal with sensitive topics- In short it creates a safe learning environment for learners to work individually through difficult and sensitive issues.
Urban Quest / Operasie Stad
4-7 Life Orientation
English or Afrikaans
Planning, organising ideas, creative & critical thinking, simulations
Individuals Windows Leaf This highly interactive software is useful in teaching life skills, and is suitable for 10-13- year-olds. It encourages the development of the critical & developmental outcomes as well as study skills & the writing skills necessary for examinations. It is attractive to use & good for motivating learners & goal setting. There is good ongoing support from the developers.
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Wally & Floss & the Five Golden Rules for Pedestrian s (in English, Afrikaans & isiXhosa)
Pre-school & Grade R
Life Orientation
English Afrikaans isiXhosa
Information Whole class - Edumedia (WCED)
This DVD, with Teacher’s Guide & worksheets teaches learners how to behave as pedestrians.
Learning Channel
7-12 Life Orientation
English Afrikaans
Information Individuals, groups Whole class
- Learning Channel
DVD: What is Life Orientation?, Personal development, Personal and physical development, Orientation to the world of work, Health Promotion 1&2, Social Development 1&2
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ECONOMIC & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or
Programmes Language Purpose For use by
Operating System
Publisher Comment
2Connect R-7 Languages, Life Orientation, EMS & others
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This is a concept mapping program, enabling learners to organise thoughts and ideas for planning, etc. Links are easy to create, and can even connect with other software programs.
2Investigate
R-7 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Calculating , creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program introduces databases. Learners can watch the data they input move to form images such as graphs, Venn diagrams, etc, in real time.
Computers 4 Kids
FP, IP & Gr 7 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans
ICT skills, Information , drill & practice, critical & creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Linux
Computers 4 Kids
The focus is on ICT skills, but content is included from most learning areas so that the use of ICT skills are presented & practiced in context. Good additional educational games & puzzles form part of the package.
SA Encyclopaedia
4-12 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans on separate CDs
Information Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Online
SA multimedia research resource, with the categories: People of the Century, Science & technology: Biological, Health, Medical and Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Ecology & Technology; Society & Humanities: Economy, Mind & Spirit, History, Law, Politics, Country Profiles, Arts & Culture, Sport. Also an extensive video library.
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Learning Channel
712 EMS English & Afrikaans
Information Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Channel
The Economic Cycle 1&2;Demand & Supply, power relations & economic rights & responsibilities; Sustainability growth & development; Managerial, consumer & financial knowledge & skills: Administration & use of Technology: Net worth and human resources; Entrepreneurial knowledge & skills (1); Joint venture, business event & advertising
Spex+ Grades
3-7 Technology, EMS, Mathematics, remedial
English Creative thinking, graphics, logical & critical
thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows RM Spex enables learners to plan, budget for, & create a wide range of environments using the appropriate units (such as furniture, accessories, architectural and plant features, etc). 2 & 3-dimensional views are available, as well as spreadsheets for budgeting. Printable worksheets are available for class- work away from the computer.
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TECHNOLOGY
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or
Programmes Language Purpose For use by
Operating System
Publisher Comment
2Connect R-7 Language, Life Orientation, Technology
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This is a concept mapping program, enabling learners to organise thoughts and ideas for planning, etc. Links are easy to create, and can even connect with other software programs.
2Draw 1-7 Technology, Mathematics
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This is a simple drawing program to create scalable vector shapes which can be enlarged, reduced, rotated & grouped. It can be used for graphical planning, diagrams, maps, graphs, clip-art, illustrations & logos.
2Investigate R-7 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program introduces databases. Learners can watch the data they input move to form images such as graphs, Venn diagrams, etc, in real time.
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2Publish R-7 Language, Technology Life Orientation, Arts & Culture & others
English, but input any language
Creative thinking & writing, graphics, logic & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. In this program, learners learn to create a wide range of publications such as leaflets, posters, certificates, comic strips, coins, money, stamps, post cards & picture tables. Images can be imported, drawn or even captured straight from a webcam. To enhance writing, speech bubbles & captions are included.
2Type R-7 Language,
Technology English, but input any language
Drill & practice Individuals Windows 2Simple SA A suite of 7 programs to develop keyboard skills towards touch typing. Learner progress records are kept. Included are games, exercises & dictations. It can also be used for spelling.
Bricscad v9 10-12 Civil technology/ Engineering graphics and design
English Professional development
Individuals, small groups, whole class. It is also a Teacher input tool (for organizing or creating classroom activities)
Windows CAD4ALL This CAD package addresses the Learning outcomes and Assessment Standards of Civil Tech and Engineering Graphics and Design. The teacher need to decide how to address the above using the program This software is recommended for use by both teachers and learners in teaching, learning and assessment in Grades10-12 Engineering Graphics and Design as well as for Civil Technology. Before this software can be used optimally some type of training/ orientation is needed.
Computers 4 Kids (see also e-Learner below)
FP, IP & Gr 7
All learning areas
English & Afrikaans
ICT skills, Information, drill & practice, critical & creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Linux
Computers 4 Kids
The focus is on ICT skills, but content is included from most learning areas so that the use of ICT skills are presented & practiced in context. Good additional educational games & puzzles form part of the package.
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Crocodile Technology, Crocodile ICT
SP Technology English Information, concept development, simulations
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Crocodile Clips
Very useful demonstrations & simulations for individual workstations or / data projectors / interactive whiteboards. Clarify difficult concepts & processes. Learners can run simulations before starting a project. See also Absorb Courseware and quest on Crocodilia website http://www.crocodilia.com/technology/content/ content.jsp; http://www.crocodile-clips.com/
Crystal Rain Forest V2
5-7 Technology & Mathematics
English Simulation, logic, problem solving & critical thinking.
Individuals, small groups & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Sherston Publishing Group
This introduces, develops & teaches Logo with all the appeal of the original adventure & more. The value lies in the thinking skills involved. The problems to be solved are an integral part of the adventure, and enjoyable in their own right.
Data Harvest SmartQ Technology
3-9 Technology English Information transfer, measurement, critical & logical thinking, simulations
Individuals, small groups
Windows Data Harvest
Systems & control are introduced & illustrated through using this wide range of devices & software suitable for these grades. For instance, young learners progress from using a simple electrical circuit to programming sequences of flashing lights or moving model vehicles. Sensors, connectors & LEDs can be added to models. Powerful simulations can reproduce real-life situations & processes.
e-Learner R-7 Technology & all subjects
English Information skills development, skills practice, in context of LTSM
Individuals Windows Linux Mac
Compu-ters 4 Kids
This is a certified, modular course of progressive ICT skills using courseware from Computers 4 Kids. It is endorsed by the ECDL Foundation, making it usable for primary school children worldwide. It would introduce learners to concepts and processes in preparation for CAT in FET (Grades 10-12). There is an adult equivalent, e-Learner Adult, which is especially useful for teachers.
Gomez Returns
4-7 Technology, Mathematics & Natural Sciences
English Case studies, problem solving & critical thinking.
Individuals & small groups
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
Use of simulated data-logging equipment & exploration models to answer questions in an adventure context. The software is designed to develop an awareness of sensors & data logging & the interpretation of data. Teacher options are available.
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Ice Bricks & Straw Roofs
6-8 Language, Arts & Culture &Technology
English Information skills, guided reading, writing, speaking, listening
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
In the information age interactive reading is a set of skills which becomes more & more important. The Digitext series provides a framework for developing these skills. This title is a useful introduction to different types of building materials & design. Detailed guided session notes are very useful in maximizing classroom use & differentiation.
ICT 4 Life 1, 2 & 3
7-9 Technology, Language, Economic & Management Sciences
English Information skills, ICT skills, problem solving, logic, critical thinking, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Pearson Longman
This integrated learning & teaching support material consists of a learner textbook and ActiveBook CD combination together with a teacher’s ActiveTeach CD. It covers the UK Programme of Study & Framework, but it would be useful in SA schools for the acquisition of computer skills. It has profusely illustrated real-world scenarios to motivate learners, & provides progression through challenges which consolidate the skills learnt at each stage
Peak Adventures (Digitext)
7 Home Language, Technology, Science, Geography
English Info transfer, Problem solving, writing, logical thinking and research
Individuals, small groups, whole class with interactive whiteboards
Windows Mac
Pearson Longman
The key digital reading skills which children need to learn are fully supported by Digitexts. They must locate resources for a given task & select relevant information. Digitexts also help learners to make informed choices on text selection & fitness for purpose. The extended strategies & review buttons for locating & extracting relevant information are commendable.
Professor Robert's Problem Solving Kit
4-9 Mathematics, Technology
English Problem solving, logic, critical thinking, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, interactive whiteboard
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
Clearly presented graded exercises in motion planning (ControlIT), Tangram puzzles (SolveIT), and basic aspects of programming (ProgramIT) which in some ways resembles Logo. The variety adds interest to the activities.
SA Encyclopaedia
4-12 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans on separate CDs
Information Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Online
SA multimedia research resource, with the categories: People of the Century, Science & technology: Biological, Health, Medical and Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Ecology & Technology; Society & Humanities: Economy, Mind & Spirit, History, Law, Politics, Country Profiles, Arts & Culture, Sport. Also an extensive video library.
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Simple City R-1 Language, Life Skills, Numeracy
English, but input any language
Creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. Each program is available separately, and together they can enhance all learning areas. This program stimulates language, listening, collaboration, independence & creative play. Learners can explore environments and design their own.
Spex+ 3-7 Technology, EMS, Mathematics, remedial
English Creative thinking, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows RM Spex enables learners to plan, budget for, & create a wide range of environments using the appropriate units (such as furniture, accessories, architectural and plant features, etc). 2 & 3-dimensional views are available, as well as spreadsheets for budgeting. Printable worksheets are available for class work away from the computer.
Tabs+ 3-9 Technology,
Mathematics English Creative
thinking, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows Aspex Software
Tabs is a 3D modelling program enabling learners to design objects onscreen, print the nets and then assemble them to create 3D objects. These can be geometrical shapes which can be assembled to form interesting projects.
Technology 7 - 10 Technology English Information Transfer and Drill & Practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows Linux
BMS Education
This software package can be used by both teachers and learners in the teaching, learning and assessment of technology for Grades. 7,8,9 and 10
Tizzy's Busy Week
1-3 Technology, Language
English Developing ICT skills
Individuals Windows Sherston Publishing Group
Children develop mouse skills & improve their basic computer knowledge.
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SPECIAL NEEDS
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or
Programmes Language Purpose For use by
Operating System
Publisher Comment
2Animate 3-7 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. In this program children learn to create animations from a range of inputs, to be used in many educational contexts.
2Connect R-7 Language, Life Orientation
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This is a concept mapping program, enabling learners to organise thoughts and ideas for planning, etc. Links are easy to create, and can even connect with other software programs.
2Create 1-7 Life Orientation, Language, Social Sciences
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative, logical & critical thinking, writing, graphics, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. Using this program, learners can produce their own multimedia projects, interactive books, presentations, websites, etc. Videos & support files are included in a number of curriculum areas.
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2Create a Story
R-6 Language, Life Orientation
English, but input any language
Creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. Each program is available separately, and together they can enhance all learning areas. This program enables learners to make and publish talking stories in a storybook format. Save as Flash.
2Do it yourself
R - 3 Cross curricula
English Problem Solving, Creative thinking & writing, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows Vista, XP and 2000
2Simple SA The product provides teachers to create cross-curricula personalized resources for primary school children. Children engage with pre-made games, activities and quizzes on a daily basis. It also allows learners to create their own and share with teams. They actually plan, design, create, publish and play. Activities are thus custom made and it’s interactive in seconds. “Your fish is actually swimming as a flash movie. Teacher guides in the form of videos are also included. Definitely recommended for the foundation phase class at any school.
2Email 1-7 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Writing, reading, sharing
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA Email in a safe environment simulating but not involving the Internet. Learners read, compose, attach, send & receive mail.
2Handwrite 1-3 Language English, but input any language
Writing, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program enables the teacher to record & play back the process of writing. Schools can tailor their own sets of letter formation templates.
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2Investigate R-7 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program introduces databases. Learners can watch the data they input move to form images such as graphs, Venn diagrams, etc, in real time.
2Review R-7 Language English, but input any
Analytical, logical & critical thinking, writing
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. In this program, learners write reviews, using words & graphics, & store them in the bookcase to share with others. The program sorts the reviews by star rating, author, reviewer & title.
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2Type
R-7
Language, Technology
English, but input any language
Drill & practice
Individuals
Windows
2Simple SA
A suite of 7 programs to develop keyboard skills towards touch typing. Learner progress records are kept. Included are games, exercises & dictations. Useful for spelling.
Barriers to Learning
R-12 All learning areas
English Information, for the teacher
Teachers Windows WCED This CD contains information about different barriers to learning which learners may experience. There is also information about diagnosing problems & possible solutions in classroom practice. The barriers include Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Specific Learning Disabled, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, ADHD & Giftedness.
Beep! ECD & Grade R
Languages, Arts & Culture, & Maths (concepts for discussion rather than text)
Almost completely y text-free. Teacher’ s booklet in English
Creative thinking, graphics, logical & critical thinking, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Sherston Publishing Group
This software is excellent for Grade R and younger learners, providing stimulating activities in logical and creative thinking as well as ICT skills, in a responsive and enjoyable format. Opportunities for discussion abound. The user interface design is intuitive, allowing pre-readers to navigate on their own.
CAMI Diagnostics
All Language, Mathematics
English/A Identifying problems & causes
Individuals one on one
Windows CAMI Remedial program - diagnostic tool to assess learners with reading, spelling, writing & maths difficulties. Possible causes identified as well as possible remediation. Remediation exercises suggested within CAMI Perceptual & CAMI Maths.
CAMI LRA At start of all phases
Language, Mathematics
English / Afrikaans
Baseline assessment tool
Individuals one-on-one
Windows CAMI Designed to be used at the beginning of Grade 1. Assesses aspects of cognitive development from early childhood history, medical history, language development, Tourette syndrome etc. Assessment of learner immediately available.
CAMI Perceptuals
R-7 Language, Mathematics
English isiXhosa Afrikaans
Developing perception
Individuals Windows CAMI Good, colourful tool for perceptual development for mainstream or special needs learners
Clicker 5 & Clicker Animation
R-9 All learning areas
English, but any language can be used for content
Developing perception, concepts, reading and learning skills
Individuals, small groups, whole class &
Windows interactive whiteboard
Crick Software
Powerful multimedia tool for the creation of specially tailored programs in all learning areas to address special needs & barriers to learning. It also enables learners to write with whole words, phrases or pictures. The Clicker grid facilitates the use of graphics, sound and text for understanding & writing. Libraries of sound & graphics files encourage creativity. It is also convenient to use for mainstream learners. Clicker Animation, available separately, makes action possible for conceptual clarity and story writing.
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ClozePro R-12 Language,
Special Needs & all learning areas for revision, drill and practice
English, but input any language
Cloze activities, revision
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Crick Software
Incorporating text, graphics and sound, ClozePro cab is used to create cloze activities at all levels, catering for a range of learner needs, from special needs arising out of barriers to learning to revision exercises for exam preparation. Over 1000 pictures are included, & others can be added.
Developing Tray
3-12 Language English, but any language can be used in developing g programs
Logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This program is a tool to develop good reading strategies. Texts are developed from limited clues by predicting words & phrases.
Infant Video Toolkit
R-7 Language, Mathematics, Life Orientation
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative, logical & critical thinking, writing, graphics, teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. Each program is available separately, and together they can enhance all learning areas. This is a suite of 6 programs introducing basic skills such as counting, painting, publishing & direction, enabling learners to work independently.
Modelling Toolkit
R-3 Language, Mathematics
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative thinking, writing, graphics, logical & critical thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA
An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase and older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. This has a suite of 5 core activities with 3 differentiated levels to explore predictions & decision making.
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Monkeys, Ducks and Frogs
R-2 Numeracy English Information transfer, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking and Writing
Individuals and Small Groups
Windows Sherston Publish-ing Group
This includes 7 fun-filled activities designed to improve basic counting skills. With the help of three popular number songs, in which users are encouraged to join, pupils learn to count up to 5, practice one-to-one correspondence, recall sequences of animals & much more! Learners also practice listening skills by responding to spoken instructions, their problem solving skills by exploring outcomes & practice fine motor skills by using a mouse or switch to interact with the tasks.
My World Africa
R-4 Language & Mathematics & any other learning area, in any language
English -others can be added
Drill & practice, problem solving, creative thinking, drag & drop
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Granada A very a colourful software package with 30 screens to choose from. It includes your body, maths functions, pictographs, weather etc. The teacher can create additional screens for any learning area in any language. Special graphics relating to Africa have been added to the international edition. Further material is available on the Web.
Numbershark
R-9 Mathematics, mainly LO 1
English Concepts of number operations, calculation, problem solving, drill & practice
Individuals & interactive whiteboard
Windows White Space
Great variety of activities (41 games) for all assessment standards in LO 1. Especially helpful for learners needing remediation, for understanding & practicing the four main operations in number work. Teacher manual gives breakdown of all topics available.
Planet Wobble
1-3 Literacy English Reading, information transfer, critical thinking, drill & practice
Individuals, small groups & interactive whiteboard
Windows Crick Software
Attractive multimedia software providing animated talking books and related literacy activities for early reading & writing on 3 levels. Full colour printed books are also available, & the software is switch accessible, making it ideal for special needs.
PM Maths
Grades R-3
Language, Mathematics
English Drill & practice, problem solving, conceptual reinforcement
Individuals, small groups & interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Greygum Excellent integration of literacy & numeracy through attractive visual display of words & numbers. Sound assists learners with reading difficulties.
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Sherston Skill Builder: Identification Skills
R-1 Special Needs
English Identification skills
Individuals Mac Windows
Sherston Publish-ing Group
Identification Skills is designed to focus learners' attention on the development of pictures. All the activities can be played with objects or images from current classroom resources, allowing pupils to generalise the identification skills they are learning. The teacher facility enables the teacher to configure the program to make it appropriate for individual learners or learning situations.
Sherston Skill Builder: Listening Skills
R-1
Special Needs
English Listening skills
Individuals Mac Windows
Sherston Publish-ing Group
The program is designed to help develop pupils' auditory processing strategies. The ability to perceive, discriminate & memorise sounds is fundamental to the emergence of phonic awareness.
Sherston Skill Builder: Matching skills
R-1 Special Needs
English Matching skills
Individuals Mac Windows
Sherston Publish-ing Group
This develops pupils' matching skills with a lot of supporting activities. The software enhances the ability to discriminate visually, using the differing criteria of size, shape & colour.
Sherston Skill Builder: Memory Skills
R-1
Special Needs
English Memory skills
Individuals Mac Windows
Sherston Publish-ing Group
Memory skills help with children's cognitive strategies, to improve their short-term memory. The ability to hold information in memory for brief periods is absolutely critical.
Sherston Skill Builder: Observation Skills
R-1
Special Needs
English Observation skills
Individuals Mac Windows
Sherston Publish-ing Group
The activities in observation skills encourage the development of mathematical concepts such as patterns & shape. A pupil's ability to recognise & discriminate between numbers, letters & symbols.
Sherston Skill Builder: Sorting Skills
R-1 Special Needs
English Sorting skills Individuals Mac Windows
Sherston Publish-ing Group
The four activities in Sorting Skills encourage learners to practice and enhance the vital skills enabling them to distinguish objects & images by a common characteristic, to group them according to shared features & uses, to identify similarities & differences, make direct comparisons & classify objects.
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Wellington Square
1-4 Language - English reading
English Learning activities to support acquisition of reading skills for learners having difficulties
Individuals & interactive whiteboard
Windows Semerc & Thomas Nelson reading materials
Series of 5 CDs providing 6-8 graded multimedia talking stories each, as well as numerous activities, for learners who have not yet learned to read effectively. Learners who cannot reach a correct answer are prompted by the computer, & this is logged in their record for the teacher. Although it is set in a British environment, it is an excellent resource for slow readers. Level 1 reading age is less than 6, and level 5 8½ - 9 years.
Wordshark 1-12
Language English Learning support materials: phonics, word recognition, spelling & vocabulary – special needs
individuals & interactive whiteboard
Windows White Space
Excellent learning support materials in the form of 37 games for phonics, word recognition, spelling & vocabulary extension, excellent for remediation. Teacher manual provides graded word lists. Teacher control allows customisation for individuals.
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TEACHER TOOLS
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or
Programmes Language Purpose For use by
Operating System
Publisher Comment
2Simple software: 2Animate, 2Connect, 2Create, 2Create a Story, 2Calculate, 2Draw, 2Email, 2Handwrite 2Investigate, 2Publish, 2Review, 2Type, Developing Tray, Infant Video Toolkit, Modeling Toolkit, Music Toolkit, Simple City,
Grades R-7
All learning areas
English, but input any language
Problem solving, calculating, creative, logical & critical thinking, writing, graphics
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows 2Simple SA
See individual programs in learning areas. An outstanding suite of software tools for foundation phase & older learners, as well as a teacher toolkit for creating a localised or individualised range of programs to make teaching & learning exciting & impart essential concepts & thinking skills. Each program is available separately, and together they can enhance all learning areas, but especially Languages, Mathematics, Technology, Arts & Culture & Life Orientation.
Abuse no more! Teachers in all grades
Life Orientation
English Professional development
Teachers - Edumedia (WCED)
This DVD, together with the WCED book, highlights this serious problem in schools, and urges educators to take efficient steps to establish procedures for dealing with the problem. Topics include identification, disclosure, reporting, referral & victim support.
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Arts & Culture
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or
Programmes Language Purpose For use by
Operating System
Publisher Comment
Adventure into Drawing
4-9 Arts & Culture
English Professional development
Teachers - Edumedia (WCED)
This DVD, with an Eng / Afr. workbook, concentrates on the technique & methodology of drawing. It shows 6 drawing art projects for inexperienced Teachers who have difficulty in facilitating the Visual Art component of Arts & Culture.
Adventure into Dimension
4-9 Arts & Culture
English Professional development
Teachers - Edumedia (WCED)
This is the second in the Adventure into Art series. It looks at the technique & methodology of 2 & 3dimensional art. The DVD is English, & there is an Eng/Afr teacher’s guide. There are 3 lessons, each in a different medium. The Frank Joubert Art & Design Centre & Edumedia collaborated in the creation of this exciting series.
Adventure with Senses
4-9 Arts & Culture English Professional development
Teachers - Edumedia (WCED)
The third in the Adventure into Art series also has a DVD & Teacher’s Guide. It deals specifically with inclusivity, offering practical suggestions for learners with diverse challenges. There are 4 detailed lessons in a variety of media.
The Art & Technique of Storytelling
R-6 Language English Professional development
Teachers, specially foundation & intermediate e phase
- Edumedia (WCED)
This DVD & Manual highlight the value of storytelling when it is incorporated into the learners’ world of explanation. It encourages reading, vocabulary & listening, & stimulates the imagination & thinking.
Assessment Manager
8-12 All learning areas /subjects
English Recording & reporting tool
Teachers Windows Educational Resources
A useful tool for recording & reporting with built in formulae for converting marks. Portfolio exemplars (wizards) for all learning areas in Grades 8 & 9 and all subjects in Grades 10-12.
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Assessment Management System
R-12 All learning areas
English and Afrikaans
Multi-dimensional Assessment Management Tool
Teachers & Supervisors
Windows 98 - Vista
IIQ Consultants
This software tool can be used by both teachers and supervisors. It allows teachers to generate tests/ exams and worksheets. One of its main functions is the generation of rubrics which also allows teachers to import their own work into the system. The system therefore is that of an excellent assessment administration tool.
Barriers to Learning
R-12 All learning areas
English Information for the teacher
Teachers Windows WCED This CD contains information about different barriers to learning which learners may experience. There is also information about diagnosing problems & possible solutions in classroom practice. The barriers include Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Specific Learning Disabled, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, ADHD & Giftedness.
Black Cat Literacy Activity Builder
R-7 Language English, but input any language
Drill & practice teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboards
Windows Black Cat Wizard-style teacher tool from Black Cat to create individual activities for literacy as well as for whole-class teaching with an interactive whiteboard. A set of template-based tools provides for nine activities: Punctuation, Ordering, Multiple-Choice, Gap Fill, Matching, Sort, Word Search, Snap and Identify. It creates word and sentence level activities for the full primary age range and generates printable worksheets
Boekherstel-werk Library All Afrikaans Professional
development Book restoration
- Edumedia On this DVD, Theuns Botha, a book restoration specialist, explains in detail how to restore the books in a school library.
Challenging ADHD
All grades
All learning areas
English DVD; Eng & Afr Educator’s Guide
Professional development
Individuals, small groups
- Edumedia (WCED)
This DVD & Educator’s guide provides information & classroom strategies to cope with ADHD learners. It can be used as Staff development or on an individual basis.
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Clicker 5 & Clicker Animation
R-9 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Developing perception, concepts, reading and learning skills
Individuals, small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows Crick Software
Powerful multimedia tool for the creation of specially tailored programs in all learning areas to address special needs & barriers to learning. It also enables learners to write with whole words, phrases or pictures. The Clicker grid facilitates the use of graphics, sound and text for understanding & writing. Libraries of sound & graphics files encourage creativity. It is also convenient to use for mainstream learners. Clicker Animation, available separately, makes action possible for conceptual clarity and story writing.
ClozePro R-12 Language, Special Needs & all learning areas for revision, drill and practice
English, but input any language
Cloze activities, revision
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Crick Software
Incorporating text, graphics and sound, ClozePro cab is used to create cloze activities at all levels, catering for a range of learner needs, from special needs arising out of barriers to learning to revision exercises for exam preparation. Over 1000 pictures are included, & others can be added.
Computers 4 Kids
1-7 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans
ICT skills, Information, drill & practice, critical & creative thinking
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Linux
Computers 4 Kids
The focus is on ICT skills, but content is included from most learning areas so that the use of ICT skills are presented & practiced in context. Good additional educational games & puzzles form part of the package.
Co-operative Learning for OBE & C2005
All Generic English Co-operative learning
Whole class, groups
- Edumedia This DVD & Teacher’s Guide offer a dynamic process of active participation in discussion & the shaping of knowledge. The principles of co-operative learning & their practical implementation are dealt with.
Crocodile Mathematics, Crocodile Physics,
7-12 Mathematics, Natural Sciences,
English Demon-strations &
Whole Class, interactive
Windows Mac
Crocodile Clips
Clear demonstrations & simulations for concept development, introducing experiments, investigations, processes &
Crocodile Chemistry, crocodile Technology
Technology simulations whiteboard projects. See: http://www.crocodile-clips.com/ and http://www.crocodilia.com/
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Doing History: a Teacher’s Guide / Doen Geskiedenis: n’ Handleiding vir onderwysers
4-9 History English Afrikaans
Professional development
Teachers - Edumedia (WCED)
This DVD & Teacher’s Guide are collaboration between the WCED, UCT & Leeds Metropolitan University. It explains various ways to teaching history
Drugs: What to know? (Eng, Afr & isiXhosa)
7-12 Learner behaviour in all learning areas
English Afrikaans isiXhosa
Professional development
Teachers - Edumedia (WCED)
This DVD, pamphlet & book deal with the threatening reality of drugs & addiction amongst teenagers. Different drugs are featured as well as the pressing issues & contact details for available resources.
e-Learner Adult R-7 Technology & all learning areas
English Information skills development, skills practice
Individuals Windows Linux Mac
Computers 4 Kids
This is a certified, modular course of progressive ICT skills using courseware from Computers 4 Kids. It is the adult version of e-Learner, which is especially useful for teachers, and a good preparation for further courseware preparing one for ICDL.
Evalunet XT 1-7 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans
Assessment tool to create relevant tests & store learner achievement
Individuals, pairs or small groups
Windows EvaluNet Evalunet XT is a revision and assessment tool for limited use in the assessment process (i.e. for setting tests on factual content or convergent thinking) in primary schools. Teachers can set different kinds of tests & different kinds of questions, in all learning areas. Electronic tests are marked, recorded, & the results stored It includes a question bank from which beginner teachers can select test questions, but this content should be checked for relevance before being used.
Everybody Dance!
R-6 Arts & Culture
English Afrikaans
Teachers - Edumedia This English DVD & Eng/Far Teacher’s Manual helps teachers to teach Dance as part of Arts & Culture by demonstrating & explaining the appropriate teaching methodology. It also shows integration across all art forms, & with Numeracy & Literacy.
Exemplar Grade R Workschedule
R All learning areas
English Afrikaans isiXhosa
Information – work-schedule
Teachers Windows WCED A CD to assist Grade R teachers with planning
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Exemplar Learning programmes for Founda-tion, Intermediate & Senior Phases
R-9 All learning areas
English Information -learning programmes
Teachers Windows WCED This CD contains exemplar learning programmes for all learning areas of the NCS GET Band for teacher use in planning.
Inspiration 6-12 Language & all other learning areas when organising & planning are needed.
English, but input any language
Organising, planning, creative &
critical thinking, concept mapping
Individuals, whole class interactive whiteboard
Windows Inspiration Software
Mind-mapping software with integrated diagramming & outlining environments to enable learners & teachers to move from thoughts & ideas to the basic outlines of written projects. Prioritising & rearranging information is easy. It can also be used for revising information for exams.
Mathematics Illustrative Examples for Grades R-9 NCS / Wiskunde Verduidelikende Voorbeelde vir Graad R-9 HNKV
R-9 Mathematics English & Afrikaans
Information Interpretation of assess-ment standards within learning outcomes
Teachers Windows WCED A useful set of examples showing the type & level of learning activities described by each assessment standard at the end of each year. It should be noted that these are examples only & they do not make up a textbook or syllabus.
Moving Together All Generic English Eurythmy, the art of movement
Whole class
- Edumedia (WCED)
This DVD, audio CD & Teacher’s Guide present Eurythmy, which addresses the learner holistically, as a whole-mind experiential learning intervention for all mainstream learners & those with learning impairments.
My World Africa R-4 Language & Mathematics & any other learning area, in any language
English -others can be added
Drill & practice, problem solving, creative thinking, drag & drop
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows Mac
Granada A very a colourful software package with 30 screens to choose from. It includes your body, maths functions, pictographs, weather etc. The teacher can create additional screens for any learning area in any language. Special graphics relating to Africa have been added to the international edition. Further material is available on the Web. It can be a good introduction to ICT, as click & drag can be the predominant skill in an activity.
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Object Animation & Shadows
4-9 Arts & Culture
English Afrikaans
Professional development
Teachers - Edumedia (WCED)
This DVD & Teacher’s manual form a concise introduction to puppetry by Jill Joubert of the Frank Joubert Art Centre. There is an introduction to puppets around the world, & 3 teacher’s workshops are presented on the DVD. There are also detailed explanations for making shadow puppets.
Reading Programme (Guided Reading Programme for Grades 4-7) / Leesprogram(Begeleidingsprogram vir Graad 4-7 / Inkqubo yokuFunda (Inkqubo yokuFunda eneSikhokelo yamaBanga 4-7)
4-7 Language Afrikaans English isiXhosa
Professional development - reading skills & practice
Small groups & whole class
- Edumedia (WCED)
The Masifunde Maqela Reading Project provides teachers with reading material, & through this DVD & Teacher’s Guide it supports teachers who may not have been trained to teach reading. There is clear step-by-step guidance to graded groups reading in the classroom.
RNCS Database (new version will be called NCS Database) / HNKV-databasis (NKV-databasis)
R-9 All learning areas
English Afrikaans
Information & planning resource
Teachers Windows Linux
WCED There are three resources in the database, based on the RNCS documents: (1) the learning areas with glossaries, (2) a search facility and (3) a set of tables to use for planning. These assist teachers to create learning programmes, work schedules and lesson plans.
Rubricate Junior R-7 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans
Assessment tool to create relevant rubrics & store learner achievements
Teachers Windows Rubricating Works
Enables teachers to create meaningful rubrics easily & quickly using the NCS learning area learning outcomes & assessment standards Learner records are stored & can be exported to Excel.
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Rubricate X Full Suite Updated version
R-12 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans
Assessment tool for creating relevant rubrics & store learner achievements
Teachers Windows XP
Rubricating Works
Enables teachers to create assessment tools such analytical rubrics, holistic rubrics, performance lists and checklists. All Rubricate Grade/GET learning Area/ FET subject databases of rubric entries are linked to the relevant Learning Outcomes in the NCS statements for GET and FET. Learner records are stored & can be exported to Excel.
SA Encyclopaedia 4-12 All learning areas
English & Afrikaans on separate CDs
Information, research, support materials
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Online
SA multimedia research resource, with the categories: People of the Century, Science & technology: Biological, Health, Medical and Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Ecology & Technology; Society & Humanities: Economy, Mind & Spirit, History, Law, Politics, Country Profiles, Arts & Culture, Sport. Also an extensive video library.
Smart Ideas 6-12 Language & all other learning areas for organising, planning, classifying, etc.
English, but input any language
Brainstorming , planning, organising ideas, creative & critical thinking
Individuals small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard
Windows , Mac, Linux, UNIX
SMART Technologies
Concept-mapping software helps learners connect ideas & grasp complex concepts. Teachers can use it as a teaching tool or learners can use it to organise & plan their projects & learning, classify information & brainstorm ideas using diagram, outline or global views. Dynamic clip-art images add interactivity to the visuals. Multiple levels can include links to files & videos & maps can be exported to Word of HTML to function as a website.
Spinworks Worksheet Generator
All grades
Language English Teacher utility tool
Teachers Windows Mac
Greygum Spinworks helps teachers quickly create language worksheets to cater for the individual needs of each student. The worksheet exercises can be based on the text of Greygum's spinout stories, The PM Story book & the Fitzroy talking readers. This includes word lists, cloze, sentence scramble, sentence split & missing letters.
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Thinking Powers for Reading Comprehension
All Generic English Professional development
Teachers - Edumedia (WCED)
This double DVD & Teacher’s Guide is a package on how to teach thinking with OBE active teaching strategies. To enable learners to learn from reading, we need to teach thinking skills, in all the learning areas. These DVDs show what to teach & how to teach metacognition across the curriculum.
Tools for Planning your Natural Sciences Curriculum: Planet Earth & Beyond / Instrumente vir die Beplanning van jou Natuurwetenskappe-kurrikulum: Die Aarde en die Ruimte
4-6 Natural Sciences
English Afrikaans
Teacher planning tools
Teachers Windows Edumedia (WCED) & PSP Western Cape
This excellent English DVD & Teacher’s Manual in English & Afrikaans support teachers in planning & assessment for the intermediate phase, but they can be adapted for the other two GET phases. The development was done jointly between the Primary Science Project, the WCED & Chevron.
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ABET
See all GET learning areas in addition to the following programs
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or
Programmes Language Purpose For use by
Operating System
Publisher Comment
Black Cat Literacy Activity Builder
R-7 Language English, but input any language
Drill & practice teacher input tool
Individuals, small groups, whole class, interactive whiteboard s
Windows Black Cat Wizard-style teacher tool from Black Cat to create individual activities for literacy as well as for whole-class teaching with an interactive whiteboard. A set of template-based tools provides for nine activities: Punctuation, Ordering, Multiple-Choice, Gap Fill, Matching, Sort, Word Search, Snap and Identify. It creates word and sentence level activities for the full primary age range and generates printable worksheets
Clicker 5 & Clicker Animation
R-9 All learning areas
English, but input any language
Developing perception, concepts, reading and learning skills
Individuals, small groups, whole class & interactive whiteboard
Windows Crick Software
Powerful multimedia tool for the creation of specially tailored programs in all learning areas to address special needs & barriers to learning. It also enables learners to write with whole words, phrases or pictures. The Clicker grid facilitates the use of graphics, sound and text for understanding & writing. Libraries of sound & graphics files encourage creativity. It is also convenient to use for mainstream learners. Clicker Animation, available separately, makes action possible for conceptual clarity and story writing.
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EYE Read Grades 4-12 & ABET level 1-4
Language English Afrikaans isiXhosa
Reading, comprehension on & drill & practice.
Individuals Windows Prosper Processes s
The EYE Read program includes explanatory material, exercises, progress reports & certificates, reading techniques, comprehension & tests, puzzles & games. Its purpose is to accelerate reading speed, improve concentration, comprehension & recall, & increases study performance through maximising the brain's potential. The program uses a variety of activities & exercises at varying speeds to enhance peripheral vision, eye-span & eye-brain coordination.
Mediaworks - ABET material
ABET level 1-4
All fundamental & core learning areas. Elective is Small, Medium & Micro-Enterprises (SMME)
Literacy in all official languages. Other learning areas in English
Information, problem solving, calculation, drill & practice
Individuals Windows Mediaworks Mediaworks provides a nonthreatening learning environment for adults, promoting individualised learning. It is flexible & versatile, providing motivation & options for adult learners. It is effective in developing basic numeracy & literacy skills, assisting learners in how to learn & diagnosing weaknesses. It caters for diverse learning styles & allows learners to proceed at their own pace. The critical outcomes are embedded within the activities.
SA Encyclopaedia ABET level 1-4
All learning areas
English & Afrikaans on separate CD
Information, research, support materials
Individuals, small groups, whole class
Windows Learning Online
SA multimedia research resource, with the categories: People of the Century, Science & technology: Biological, Health, Medical and Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Ecology & Technology; Society & Humanities: Economy, Mind & Spirit, History, Law, Politics, Country Profiles, Arts & Culture, Sport. Also an extensive video library.
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Generic
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or
Programmes Language Purpose For use by
Operating System
Publisher Comment
Postcard: Complete Overview of SA
All - Travel & Tourism - History - Geography
English, Information Projects Assignments
Teachers Students Parents
Windows Multimedia Postcard
Interactive overview of South Africa. 12 hours of interactive content – Students and teachers can research; History and culture, the regions, interactive maps, geography, nature and wild life, the big five, biodiversity, must know facts, flora and fauna, cities and towns, must see sights, virtual tours, traditional music, 45 minutes of topical video, games and puzzles. And much more….
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Encyclopedia
TITLE Grades Learning Area/s or Programmes
Language Purpose For use by Operating
System Publisher Comment
Electronic Encyclopedia – South Africa
All All Learning Areas
English Information Projects Assignments
Teachers Students Parents
Windows Britannica Ideal for research, homework or everyday fact-finding, the Encyclopaedia Britannica 2010 Ultimate Edition is crammed with a wealth of trusted information and rich multimedia. With three age-specific databases for ages 6 to adult, this complete reference suite makes it easy to find whatever you need. Simply select the database that’s right for you.
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SOFTWARE EVALUATION FORM (NCS CONTENT) November 2009 Please note: Software packages do not need to adhere to all the criteria below Software Evaluation Curriculum: November 2009
Evaluator (Initials & Surname): Software Title:
Province: Language/s: Grade/s:
Designation: Publisher:
Persal: Date: Cost:
1. PURPOSE OF SOFTWARE (please cross X where appropriate)
1.1 Information transfer 1.3 Drill and practice 1.5 Creative thinking / Writing / Graphics
1.2 Problem solving / Calculation
1.4 Simulation / Case Studies 1.6 Logic / Critical thinking
1.7 Teacher input tool (for organising or creating classroom activities)
1.8 Teaching software (primarily a teaching tool)
1.9 Learning software (primarily for learners to learn from)
1.10 Hybrid Learning / Teaching software (for learner & teacher use)
2a. For use by (please cross X where appropriate
): Individuals
Small Group Whole Class
2b. Can be used on own with teacher mediation
2c. Can be used In face to face mode (f2f)
online In a blended f2f/online mode
2d. Software focus is apply information Practice / do
2e. Software promotes / attends to collaboration with others
Interaction with the system
3. CONTENT AND CONTEXT (please circle where appropriate) Poor Fair Good
3.1 In line with the principles of National Curriculum Statement
1 2 3
3.2 In line with Outcome Based Education methodologies and principles
1 2 3
3.3 Content is accurate and explained clearly
1 2 3
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3.4 Clear and relevant examples are used
1 2 3
3.5 Logical progression in conceptual development and content
1 2 3
3.6 Arouse and maintain interest of learners
1 2 3
3.7 Interact with learner participation 1 2 3
3.8 New concepts are introduced by linking to learner’s existing
1 2 3
3.9 Sufficient, relevant practice in appropriate skills knowledge
1 2 3
3.10 Language used appropriate for the grade
1 2 3
3.11 Content is contemporary and reflects current thinking and is updated
1 2 3
3.12 Appropriate / Adaptable to the South African context.
1 2 3
Please list the content of the program (as appears, for example, in the menu, or table of contents)
General recommendation / Comments:
[If software is recommended, please describe briefly how it could be used to support the subject.] This software is recommended............ It can be used:
1 By both teachers and learners in teaching, learning and assessment in Gr. 5 & 6 Signature
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