AED3701 Assignment 2 2024 | Due 18 June 2024

1.1 Read each question carefully and select the most appropriate answer from the options provided. Indicate your choice by writing the correct letter next to the question number (e.g., 1.11 a). 1.1.1 What is a crucial consideration when planning assessment in South African schools, especially for diverse classrooms? a. Assessment frequency b. Heterogeneity of the classroom c. Teacher's personal preferences d. Only cognitive levels of learners 1.1.2 Which assessment involves learners actively monitoring their learning and taking responsibility 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 analyse learners' performance statistically b. To quality assure assessments before learners write them c. To provide constructive feedback after assessments d. To determine overall learner achievement 1.1.4 According to White Paper 6, what should the new South African curriculum and assessment 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 South African context? a. To rank learners based on their performance. b. To improve the quality of teaching and assessment. c. To reduce the workload for teachers. d. To assess learners' performance at the national level. 1.1.6 What is the primary purpose of the principles of assessment, as outlined in the CAPS document? a. To emphasise the importance of assessment tools. b. To guide the setting and moderation of assessments. c. To establish a standardised curriculum. d. To promote teacher collaboration in assessment 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 communicating the plan. c. Administering assessments to learners. d. Evaluating teacher performance in assessments. 1.1.8 What role does Umalusi play in the South African education system? a. Develops educational frameworks for international 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 education institutions. 1.1.9 How does the use of ICT in assessment benefit diverse learners? a. By excluding non-traditional forms of expression. b. By limiting the diversity of materials used in assessments. c. By providing relevant and diverse assessment activities. d. By focusing solely on traditional written assessments. 1.1.10 According to CAPS, who is responsible for conducting moderation in a school context? a. District facilitators b. School Assessment Team (SAT) c. Departmental head (Dh) d. Umalusi (10x1=10) 1.2 State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, provide the correct answer. 1.2.1 According to the guidelines for applying Africanisation of assessment, only Afrocentric knowledge systems should be embraced when planning and implementing assessments. 1.2.2 Fairness of assessment suggests that learners are treated equally irrespective of the dynamic nature of the classroom. 1.2.3 Learning intentions indicate the scope of content to be taught and assessed during the teaching and learning process. 1.2.4 Teachers do not need to monitor learners' progress throughout the assessment process; only the final results matter. 1.2.5 In inclusive education, the use of applications on mobile phones and laptops that transcribe spoken words can help learners overcome barriers to learning. QUESTION 2 The following questions refer to the Policy documents of the South African Curriculum, which provide the relevant assessment guidelines for each phase, grade, and subject. 2.1 Name two national curricula statements replaced by The National Curriculum Statement Grades R – 12 (January 2012). (2x1=2) 2.2 List any four abilities that the National Curriculum Statement Grade R – 12 aims to produce. (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 principles states as follows: Active and critical learning: encouraging an active and critical approach to learning, rather than rote and uncritical learning of given truths. 2.4.1 In your own words, evaluate your understanding of the principle as it applies to assessing learners in the classroom. (4x1=4) 2.4.2 Critically explain how you can apply this principle in assessing learners. (2x1=2) 2.5 In your own words, differentiate between informal and formal assessment. 3.1 What are the four types of continuous assessment? List them and give the importance of each assessment in the learning process, as well as one example of an assessment activity applicable in each case. Use the table below to present your answer. 3.2 A designated departmental head should moderate formal assessment (SBA) before it is written and after the learners have completed it. Give three reasons why moderation of assessment is an important undertaking. (3X2=6) 3.3 Assume you are a new teacher in a school. You have learned about the theories of Social justice and social constructivism during your studies and have noticed that many teachers in the school do not apply these theories when developing their assessments. You decide to create/design/compile an action that can practically demonstrate how to apply these theories when developing assessments, to your colleagues. Present this action plan under the following headings: 3.3.1 Social justice (4) 3.3.2 Social constructivism 3.4 Learner diversity and inclusion suggest that teachers should understand the ‘how’ and ‘what’ of the learning process. In your own words, appraise how the concepts below assist the teacher towards meeting the learner’s needs in assessment. 3.4.1 Zone of Proximal Development (2) 3.4.2 Scaffolding (2) [30] QUESTION 4 4.1 Analyse the role of White Paper 6 in promoting inclusive education and its impact on assessment practices. (10) 4.2 Use the GUIDELINES FOR RESPONDING TO LEARNER DIVERSITY THROUGH CAPS to answer the questions below. 4.2.1 According to the policy document what is differentiated assessment? (2) 4.2.2 Which environmental issues should be addressed to diversify the assessment? Mention 3 (3) 4.2.3 According to the policy, how should teachers assess learner characteristics?