CAPS subjects / Economic and Management Sciences

CAPS subject guide

Economic and Management Sciences: make the next step clearer.

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Economic and Management Sciences across the CAPS phases.

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Foundation phase

Grades R–3

Kwazi's topic map does not list Economic and Management Sciences for Grades R–3. This guide does not claim coverage of that phase. Follow the school's subject and language choices and explore theFoundation phase subjects in Kwazi's map.

Intermediate phase

Grades 4–6

Kwazi's topic map does not list Economic and Management Sciences for Grades 4–6. This guide does not claim coverage of that phase. Follow the school's subject and language choices and explore theIntermediate phase subjects in Kwazi's map.

Senior phase

Grades 7–9

Discuss income, expenses, a simple budget, the economy or entrepreneurship with Kwazi. Ask for a worked example of financial literacy and check that each amount and term matches the question.

  • The economy
  • Financial literacy
  • Entrepreneurship

FET phase

Grades 10–12

Kwazi's topic map does not list Economic and Management Sciences for Grades 10–12. This guide does not claim coverage of that phase. Follow the school's subject and language choices and explore theFET phase subjects in Kwazi's map.

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Grade 8 EMS: explain the difference between income and expenses and build a simple balanced budget.

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