Access the Grade 5 Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs) for the 2026 academic year here. These plans are designed to ensure coverage of the CAPS curriculum for core intermediate subjects. As of now, these ATPs follow the existing structure prescribed by the Department of Basic Education. We will update this page with the official 2026 amendments as soon as they are released by the DBE.
English First Additional Language (FAL) in Grade 5 is designed to build confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The curriculum moves beyond basic sentence construction to explore various text types, including novellas, newspapers, poetry, and dramas. To ensure you have a complete roadmap for the year, it is essential to consult the full Grade … Read more
Afrikaans Home Language (Huistaal) in Grade 5 is designed to develop a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on reading for enjoyment, specifically through the daily reading of a novella, and introduces learners to complex text types like dramas, newspaper reports, and formal research projects. … Read more
Afrikaans First Additional Language (FAL) in Grade 5 builds on the foundational skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The curriculum is designed to make learners comfortable with the language through stories, poems, dramas, and real-world texts like news reports and advertisements. To ensure you have a complete roadmap for the year, it is essential … Read more
Mathematics in Grade 5 marks a significant step up in complexity, moving to larger numbers and introducing more abstract concepts like geometric patterns and detailed fraction work. To keep up with the curriculum and ensure you are prepared for assessments, it is vital to follow the full Grade 5 Annual Teaching Plans (ATPs). This guide … Read more
Life Skills in Grade 5 is a multifaceted subject that equips learners with tools for emotional and physical well-being while fostering creativity. The curriculum is divided into three main streams: Personal and Social Wellbeing (PSW), Physical Education (PE), and Creative Arts (CA) (which includes both Visual Arts and Performing Arts). To ensure you have all … Read more
Natural Sciences and Technology in Grade 5 encourages learners to explore the world through investigation and practical design. This subject integrates four knowledge strands: Life and Living, Matter and Materials, Energy and Change, and Planet Earth and Beyond. To ensure you have a comprehensive guide for the academic year, be sure to consult the full … Read more
Social Sciences (Geography and History) in Grade 5 introduces learners to the fascinating world around them and the stories of the past. This subject is split into two distinct disciplines: Geography, which explores map skills and physical features, and History, which delves into early African societies. To ensure you have a complete overview of the … Read more