,Reflect on how assessments and exam-writing skills are developed, practice applying these
skills, and continue refining them
Informal assessments are things like short class tests, debates and presentations. They also include
homework tasks and similar activities.
Formal assessments on the hand are structured. They include tasks, tests and examinations that
count for marks.
You can revise your study skills using techniques.
Here are some of them:
Flashcards: These are cards. They have points or short bits of information, on them.
Mind maps: These are diagrams. They connect ideas logically. They help break topics into smaller
manageable parts.
Mnemonics: These are words, phrases or songs. They help you remember information.
Strategies: These are planned methods. They help you achieve a goal.
Styles: These are approaches. They are used for learning.
Summaries: These are made by condensing information. They use words.
You can also try these study tips:
Tables: These help organize information. They do it logically and clearly.
Listen: Read your notes aloud.
Move about: Try walking while you study.
Be colourful: Use colours. They highlight points.
Study with music: Use rhythm or background music- aids memory.
Role-play: Act out material. It reinforces learning.
Revise your study strategies
•Study plan.
, •Study place: Pick a spot to study.
•Keep your study space tidy.
•Study styles: Visual, Musical, kinesthetic/ physical, Verbal, Logical, Social/Interpersonal and
introspection.
Exam writing skills
* Read the questions slowly.
* Check if there are sub-questions.
* Take your time to think.
* Write clearly.
* Don't waste time.
*Don’t write more than you are asked to.
School-based assessment:
•Formal. Regular. Evaluations.
• Includes projects, presentations and performances.
•Counts 25% of your Grade 12 mark.
Practical Assessment Task (PAT):
* This task is part of your exam in subjects, like:
•Art
•Languages (oral)
•Technology
•Life Orientation
• Computer Science
•Services
•It contributes 25% of your exam mark.
Study skills
skills, and continue refining them
Informal assessments are things like short class tests, debates and presentations. They also include
homework tasks and similar activities.
Formal assessments on the hand are structured. They include tasks, tests and examinations that
count for marks.
You can revise your study skills using techniques.
Here are some of them:
Flashcards: These are cards. They have points or short bits of information, on them.
Mind maps: These are diagrams. They connect ideas logically. They help break topics into smaller
manageable parts.
Mnemonics: These are words, phrases or songs. They help you remember information.
Strategies: These are planned methods. They help you achieve a goal.
Styles: These are approaches. They are used for learning.
Summaries: These are made by condensing information. They use words.
You can also try these study tips:
Tables: These help organize information. They do it logically and clearly.
Listen: Read your notes aloud.
Move about: Try walking while you study.
Be colourful: Use colours. They highlight points.
Study with music: Use rhythm or background music- aids memory.
Role-play: Act out material. It reinforces learning.
Revise your study strategies
•Study plan.
, •Study place: Pick a spot to study.
•Keep your study space tidy.
•Study styles: Visual, Musical, kinesthetic/ physical, Verbal, Logical, Social/Interpersonal and
introspection.
Exam writing skills
* Read the questions slowly.
* Check if there are sub-questions.
* Take your time to think.
* Write clearly.
* Don't waste time.
*Don’t write more than you are asked to.
School-based assessment:
•Formal. Regular. Evaluations.
• Includes projects, presentations and performances.
•Counts 25% of your Grade 12 mark.
Practical Assessment Task (PAT):
* This task is part of your exam in subjects, like:
•Art
•Languages (oral)
•Technology
•Life Orientation
• Computer Science
•Services
•It contributes 25% of your exam mark.
Study skills
