Choose the Correct School Subjects

A practical guide for Grade 9 Learners and their Parents

Not many South Africans have access to individual career guidance facilities and parents and learners often make subject choice selections based on a lack of information or limited information provided by schools. This booklet will fill the gap.

Description

This 50 page booklet is a must have for all Grade 9 learners and their parents. It contains easy, step by step exercises to help South African learners choose the correct school subjects for grades 10-12. It also provides specific details on what subjects are needed for further studies after school. The booklet further highlights areas in the South African job market that currently experience a shortage of skilled young people.

Key Objectives

The key objectives of this booklet are:

  1. To provide parents with a basic knowledge and understanding of the new FET curriculum that was introduced to schools in 2006.
  2. To determine for which careers subjects like Mathematics and Physical Science are required
  3. To provide guidance that is accessible and affordable to all South African school learners
  4. This will help Parents and Learners gain a better understanding of:
    • The kind of subjects offered and the most appropriate subjects for learners
    • The particular school subjects required for various courses at tertiary institutions

Preview

You can also read an excerpt of the book, Chapter 1: Introduction

Target Market

This book was written for South African Grade 8 and 9 learners and their parents.

Availability

The first book will be available for online ordering from 1 June 2008.