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1.1.2 Which assessment involves learners actively monitoring their learning andtaking respons- ibility for improvement? a. Assessment for learning b. Assessment as learning c. Assessment of learning d. None of the above 1.1.3 What is the purpose of pre-moderation in the South African school context?a. To ana- lyse learners' performance statistically b. To quality assure assessments before lear- ners write themc. To provide constructive feed- back after assessments d. To determine overall learner achievement 1.1.4 According to White Paper 6, what should the new South African curriculumand asses- sment initiatives aim to include? a. only learners with high academic performance b. only learners with special needs c. The full range of diverse learning needs d. only traditional assessment methods 1.1.5 What is the primary purpose of school-based assessments (SBA) in the SouthAfrican con- text? a. To rank learners based on their performance. b. To improve the quality of teaching and asses- sment. c. To reduce the workload for teachers. d. To ass1.1.6 What is the primary purpose of the principles of assessment, as outlined inthe CAPS doc- ument? a. To emphasise the importance of assessment tools. b. To guide the setting and moderation of asses- sments. c. To establish a standardised curriculum. d. To promote teacher collaboration in asses- sment planning. 1.1.7 What is the primary responsibility of the "School Assessment Team" (SAT) ,according to CAPS? a. Conducting external moderation. b. Planning whole school assessment and com- municating the plan.c. Administering asses- sments to learners. d. Evaluating teacher performance in asses- sments. 1.1.8 What role does Umalusi play in the South Afr- ican education system? a. Develops educational frameworks for intern- ational schools. b. Manages the standard of qualifications for general education only.c. Conducts external moderation to strengthen internal moderation.d. Focuses on assessment practices in higher educ- ation institutions. 1.1.9 How does the use of ICT in assessment benefit diverse learners? a. By excluding non-traditional forms of expre- ssion. b. By limiting the diversity of materials used in assessments.c. By providing relevant and div- erse assessment activities.d. By focusing solely on traditional written assessments.2.1 Name two national curricula statements repl- aced by The National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12 (January 2012) . (2x1=2) 2.2 List any four abilities that the National Curri- culum Statement Grade R – 12 aims topro- duce. (4X1=4) 2.3 outline the steps involved in assessment according to the CAPS. (4x1=4) 2.4 The National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12 is based on several principles mentioned in the CAPS document. one of the princ- iples states as follows: Active and critical learning: encouraging an active and critical approach to learning, ratherthan rote and uncritical learning of given truths. 2.4.1 In your own words, evaluate your unders- tanding of the principle as it applies toasse- ssing learners in the classroom. (4x1=4) 2.4.2 Critically explain how you can apply this prin- ciple in assessing learners. (2x1=2) 2.5 In your own words, differentiate between inf- ormal and formal assessment3.2 A designated departmental head should mod- erate formal assessment (SBA) beforeit is wri- tten and after the learners have completed it. Give three reasons whymoderation of asses- sment is an important undertaking. (3X2=6) 3.3 Assume you are a new teacher in a school. You have learned about the theories ofSocial justice and social constructivism during your studies and have noticed thatmany teachers in the school do not apply these theories when developing theirassessments. You decide to create/design/compile an action that can pract- icallydemonstrate how to apply these theories when developing assessments, to yourcolle- agues. Present this action plan under the foll- owing headings: 3.3.1 Social justice(4) 3.3.2 Social constructivismQUESTION 3 3.1 What are the four types of continuous assessment? List them and give theimpor- tance of each assessment in the learning pro- cess , as well as one example ofan asses- sment activity applicable in each case. Use the table below to present youranswer. (3x4=12) Type of assessment Importance of the assessment Mark allocation (3) (3) (3) (3) 3.2 A designated departmental head should mod- erate formal assessment (SBA) beforeit is wri- tten and after the learners have completed it. Give three reasons whymoderation of asses- sment is an important undertaking. (3X2=6) 3.3 Assume you are a new teacher in a school. You have learned about the theories ofSocial justice and social constructivism during your studies and have noticed thatmany teache

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1.1 b
1.2 a
1.3 b
1.4 c
1.5 b
1.6 b
1.7 b
1.8 c
1.9 c
1.10 b

1.2.1 FALSE. According to the guidelines for applying Africanisation of assessment,
embracing only Afrocentric knowledge systems is not the sole focus when planning and
implementing assessments.



1.2.2 TRUE. Fairness of assessment indeed suggests that learners should be treated
equally, taking into account the dynamic nature of the classroom.



1.2.3 TRUE. Learning intentions do indicate the scope of content to be taught and assessed
during the teaching and learning process.



1.2.4 FALSE. Teachers should monitor learners’ progress throughout the assessment
process, not just focus on the final results.



1.2.5 TRUE. In inclusive education, using applications on mobile phones and laptops that
transcribe spoken words can help learners overcome barriers to learning.

, 1.3.1 – B. National Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement

1.3.2 – D. National protocol pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements

1.3.3 – F. Education White Paper 6

1.3.4 – C. Section 4 of the CAPS

1.3.5 – A. National Assessment Policy

Question 2

2.1 The two national curricula statements replaced by The National Curriculum Statement
Grades R – 12 (January 2012) are the Revised National Curriculum Statement Grades R-9
and the National Curriculum Statement Grades 10-12.

2.2The National Curriculum Statement Grade R – 12 aims to produce learners who can
think critically, solve problems, work effectively as part of a team, and communicate
effectively.

2.3 In the CAPS, the steps involved in assessment include planning assessment,
conducting assessment, recording assessment, and interpreting and using assessment
information.



2.4.1Applying the principle of active and critical learning in assessing learners means
designing assessments that require students to think deeply about the material, analyze
information, and apply their knowledge creatively. It involves moving beyond memorization
to evaluating students’ ability to think critically, solve problems, and demonstrate a deeper
understanding of the subject matter in various contexts. This approach aims to assess not
just what students know but how well they can apply their knowledge and think
independently.

2.4.2To apply the principle of active and critical learning in assessing learners, you can
design assessments that go beyond simple recall of facts. Encourage students to analyze
information, think critically, and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. This can be
done through open-ended questions, case studies, projects, and group discussions that
require students to demonstrate their understanding by applying their knowledge
creatively. By incorporating these elements into assessments, you can evaluate not just

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