Teacher Development Workshop ACCOUNTING GRADE 11

CONTENTS PAGE CONTENTS PAGE... 2 PROGRAMME OF ASSESSMENT FOR GRADE 11... 4 EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE 11... 5 TEACHING ACCOUNTING GRADE 11... 6 Activity A: Value Added Tax... 6 Activity B: VAT Output and Input... 8 Activity C: Value Added Tax... 11 HOW FOCUS BOOKS CAN HELP YOUR TEACHING.... 15 2

OVERVIEW OF GRADE 11 TOPICS AND SUBTOPICS IN ACCOUNTING CAPS Taken from Focus Accounting Teachers Guide (page 11) 3

PROGRAMME OF ASSESSMENT FOR GRADE 11 CAPS provides every subject with a detailed Programme of Assessment. The table below indicates the formal assessment task for the year for Grade 11 Accounting. Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Assessment Total Marks Written Report 50 Test 100 Project 50 Midyear examination 300 Presentation 50 Test 100 Year mark 100 (550/5.5) Term 4 Final examination 300 Total Marks 400 (100+300) 4

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE 11 The information below provides a summary of the examination requirements for June and end- of- year examinations for Grade 11 Accounting. Grade 11 Exams Mid Year Examination Time Marks Topics 3 hours 300 Financial Accounting Managerial Accounting Managing Resources In proportion to time devoted to each topic (as indicated in work schedule) Final 3 hours 300 50% 60% 20% 25% 20% 25% Discussion: How many changes have been made to the quality and quantity of the assessment required for Grade 11 Accounting? 5

TEACHING ACCOUNTING GRADE 11 Activity A: Value Added Tax This activity is taken from a Grade 11 Accounting Topic. This example is given from Focus Accounting Grade 11. Topics to be covered: Grade 11 Value Added Tax Practical application of theory Instructions: Participants should complete this activity in pairs Study the activity taken from Focus Accounting Grade 11 Answer the questions that follow Taken from Focus Accounting Grade 11 (page 300) 6

Taken from Focus Accounting Grade 11 (page 301) Questions: 1. Why is it important that the learners are able to apply theory to practical situations? 2. How can teachers adapt their teaching styles to ensure that learners are able to apply the information to practical situations? 3. How do the above activities help the teacher to do this? 7

Activity B: VAT Output and Input This activity is taken from a Grade 11 Accounting Topic. This example is given from Focus Accounting Grade 11. Topics to be covered: Grade 11 Value Added Tax Good explanations for learners with different abilities Instructions: Participants should complete this activity in pairs. Answer the questions that follow. Taken from Focus Accounting Grade 11 (page 302) 8

Taken from Focus Accounting Grade 11 (page 302) 9

Taken from Focus Accounting Grade 11 (page 304) Questions: 1. Discuss how different learners in class grasp concepts at various levels. 2. Discuss how the explanations provided and the activities will support those learners that need additional help and support. 10

Activity C: Value Added Tax This activity is taken from a Grade 11 Accounting Topic. This example is given from Focus Accounting Grade 11. Topics to be covered: Grade 11 Value Added Tax Importance of examination practice and revision Level of questioning Instructions: Participants should complete this activity in pairs. Study the activity taken from Focus Accounting Grade 11 Answer the questions that follow Taken from Focus Accounting Grade 11 (page 309) 11

Questions: 1. Discuss the importance of learners using questions and answers for examination preparation. 2. What cognitive level of thinking would you place the questions in these activities on? Discuss your reasons for this. High order Middle order Low order High Order Middle order Lower Order Requires learners to think creatively and apply logic and problem solving. They are often inquiry or synthesis or skill based. Requires learners to apply knowledge, analyse and interpret information and demonstrate understanding through examples and explanations. Requires basic knowledge and recall. Learners need to master this level in order to attempt middle order questions. 14

HOW FOCUS BOOKS CAN HELP YOUR TEACHING Focus Accounting books cover all of the criteria that are considered important to most teachers when choosing a textbook. Sequencing of Content according to the CAPS Focus Accounting books follow the exact sequence of the CAPS. Teachers are able to follow the sequence of the textbook and be confident that they have covered everything required by CAPS, in the correct order. Relevant and up to date content The authors of Focus Accounting books have ensured that the latest CAPS requirements are covered as well as the latest content required by the subject. Assessment tasks are appropriate to learners in all Provinces. Specific tasks required for Programme of Assessment e.g. Tests, Projects etc. Focus Accounting books include all the required tasks for the Programme of Assessment and the Teacher s Guide includes all of the guidelines and answers. These can also be used for revision, extension and expanded opportunities. Annual teaching plan according to the CAPS with term-by-term overview Focus Accounting books follow the exact sequence of the CAPS. They also provide a term planning tool, which assists in annual and quarterly planning. Teacher s Guide, which provides assistance and answers for Programme of Assessment Focus Accounting books have a Teacher s Guide that provides guidelines on how to use the assessments and how to mark them. Rubrics, memoranda and checklists are also provided where appropriate. Variety of revision activities Focus Accounting books provide many different activities, which test knowledge and understanding on a variety of levels. Teachers are able to see the learners understanding of the content matter straight away. These activities are very practical and assess the content in the CAPS. 15

Remedial activities to support those learners that may need extra support Focus Accounting books have many activities in the chapters as well as revision sections at the end of every topic. Extension activities to support those learners that need expanded opportunities Focus Accounting books have many activities in the chapters as well as revision sections at the end of every topic. Focus Accounting components: Learner s Book Workbook Teacher s Guide with Key CD 16