Assessment in the Foundation Phase sets out recommended techniques and tools to assess learners' knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, and applies these to all subjects prescribed by CAPS. Its goal is to inspire teachers to prepare learners to meet the challenges of future learning through quality assessment and in so doing, support learners in gaining the capacity for lifelong learning. A chapter on e-assessment introduces a useful perspective on this burgeoning field.

Assessment in the Foundation Phase is aimed at teachers and student teachers.

1 Understanding classroom assessment in the 21st century
2 Assessment methods in the Foundation Phase
3 Planning for successful assessment in the Foundation Phase
4 Aspects of Grade R assessment
5 Assessment of Mathematics in the Foundation Phase
6 Assessment of Life Skills in the Foundation Phase
7 Rethinking assessment and Home Language-based education in the Foundation Phase
8 Assessment in First Additional Language
9 E-assessment in the Foundation Phase