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SESSION 3. FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASKS. 3.3 Examinations. CAT & IT. INTRODUCTION. In an exam-driven curriculum examinations are: High-stakes In the National Curriculum Statement (Grades 10 – 12) exams constitute 75% of promotion mark (CAT & IT = 50%). Where examinations fit in.

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SESSION 3

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  1. SESSION 3 FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASKS

  2. 3.3 Examinations CAT & IT

  3. INTRODUCTION In an exam-driven curriculum examinations are: • High-stakes In the National Curriculum Statement (Grades 10 – 12) exams constitute • 75% of promotion mark (CAT & IT = 50%)

  4. Where examinations fit in

  5. ASSESSMENT TAXONOMIES PURPOSE: • To pitch assessment items at different levels of cognitive demand • To assess a variety of competencies • Subject specific: 30:40:30

  6. ASSESSMENT TAXONOMIES (cont.) NOTE • Assessment taxonomies are not intended to be linked to rating codes and/or marks in an absolute sense • A learner may, however, not be able to achieve a rating code of 7 (80 – 100%) without having satisfied the requirements of questions that are pitched at the highest level of the taxonomy in use

  7. Using scenarios • Real life context • Promotes higher order thinking skills • Pitfalls • Should not be artificial / forced • Questions should relate to scenario • Answers should be given in the context of the scenario

  8. Practical Examinations • Exam Conduct • Preparation before examination • Computer Laboratory Certification (Conduct par. 38(1) and 38(2)) • During examination • (Conduct par 38(3)) • After examination • (Conduct par 44(1) (2) - (10)) • Marking of practical papers • Electronic • (Conduct par 44(2))

  9. Paper 1 Practical Paper 2 Written Time Marks Time Marks Term 2 Grade 10 2 or 3 hours 150 1 hour 75 Term 4 Grade 10 3 hours 180 2 hours 100 Term 2 Grade 11 3 hours 180 2 hours 100 Term 4 Grade 11 3 hours 180 3 hours 150 Examinations - CAT

  10. Activity • Discuss Grade 10 Exemplar Papers

  11. WRAP-UP Guidelines for setting examination papers

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