In respect of Grade 7, the department has indicated that it will need about R42 million, but the department is not so sure whether they will receive the full R42 million requested. During the capturing of the requisition from the regions, it became clear that R42 million will not be adequate to cover all the learning areas in Grade 7. With regard to scientific equipment, the department need to get assistance in terms of funding in order to make sure that it delivers the necessary requirements with the requested budget.