AED3701 ASSESSMENT NO. 3 (701032) 2023
STUDENT DECLARATION FORM
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STUDIES
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
The Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies emphasizes integrity and ethical behavior in
preparing written work submitted for academic assessment. Although your lecturers can provide you
with information about reference techniques and guidelines to avoid plagiarism, you also have a
responsibility in this regard. If you feel unsure about the requirements, consult your lecturers before
submitting any assignment. You are guilty of plagiarism when you extract information from a book,
article, web page or fellow student without acknowledging the source and submitting it as your work.
In truth, you are stealing someone else’s property. You may not use another student’s work.
In addition, you may not allow anyone to copy or use your work to submit it as their own. Students
guilty of plagiarism will forfeit all credit for the work concerned. Plagiarism is a severe violation of
the University’s regulations and may lead to expulsion. The following declaration must accompany
written assignments. Your assignment will be cancelled and returned unmarked if you do not include
a fully completed and signed declaration form.
I (full names):
Student number:
Declare that:
1. I understand what plagiarism entails and am aware of the University’s policy in thisregard.
2. I declare that this assignment is my original work. Where I used someone else’s work,whether
a printed source, the internet or any other source, I gave the proper acknowledgment and
included a complete reference list.
3. I did not use another current or previous student's work, submitting it as my own.
4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work to submit it as their work.
Signature Date:
1
, QUESTION 1
1.1 When developing assessments, it is crucial to make sure that every learner is given a fair and
just chance to achieve the desired results, according to their cognitive ability.
1.1.1 Draw and label an appropriate diagram representing Bloom’s revised taxonomy. (6)
1.1.2 Provide an explanation for each cognitive level outlined in the diagram. (6)
Key words Definition
Remembering Define, duplicate, list, A learner recalls or remember
memorize, recall, repeat, state the information.
etc.
Understanding Classify, describe, discuss, A learner explains ideas or
explain, recognize, translate, concepts.
paraphrase etc.
Applying Choose, demonstrate, A learner uses information in a
employ, illustrate, interpret, new way.
solve etc.
Analyzing Compare, criticize, A learner distinguishes
differentiate, discriminate, between different parts.
experiment, test etc.
Evaluating Appraise, argue, defend, A learner justifies a stand of
judge, support, evaluate etc. decision.
Creating Assemble, construct, create, A learner creates a new
design, develop etc. product or point of view.
1.2 Discuss the importance of having an assessment plan. (4x2=8)
A well-planned assessment specifies levels of assessment required for different levels and grades
(percentage for knowledge, understanding / application and analyzing/evaluating/ creating
questions and can provide teacher with information about learner’s performance towards achieving
required standard level of outcomes. Planning assessment helps the teachers to ensure that they
cover all content and skills for each subject or grade.
It informs the teacher on what type and form of assessment is to be given to learner
It acts as a scope of assessment to learners
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STUDENT DECLARATION FORM
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STUDIES
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
The Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies emphasizes integrity and ethical behavior in
preparing written work submitted for academic assessment. Although your lecturers can provide you
with information about reference techniques and guidelines to avoid plagiarism, you also have a
responsibility in this regard. If you feel unsure about the requirements, consult your lecturers before
submitting any assignment. You are guilty of plagiarism when you extract information from a book,
article, web page or fellow student without acknowledging the source and submitting it as your work.
In truth, you are stealing someone else’s property. You may not use another student’s work.
In addition, you may not allow anyone to copy or use your work to submit it as their own. Students
guilty of plagiarism will forfeit all credit for the work concerned. Plagiarism is a severe violation of
the University’s regulations and may lead to expulsion. The following declaration must accompany
written assignments. Your assignment will be cancelled and returned unmarked if you do not include
a fully completed and signed declaration form.
I (full names):
Student number:
Declare that:
1. I understand what plagiarism entails and am aware of the University’s policy in thisregard.
2. I declare that this assignment is my original work. Where I used someone else’s work,whether
a printed source, the internet or any other source, I gave the proper acknowledgment and
included a complete reference list.
3. I did not use another current or previous student's work, submitting it as my own.
4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work to submit it as their work.
Signature Date:
1
, QUESTION 1
1.1 When developing assessments, it is crucial to make sure that every learner is given a fair and
just chance to achieve the desired results, according to their cognitive ability.
1.1.1 Draw and label an appropriate diagram representing Bloom’s revised taxonomy. (6)
1.1.2 Provide an explanation for each cognitive level outlined in the diagram. (6)
Key words Definition
Remembering Define, duplicate, list, A learner recalls or remember
memorize, recall, repeat, state the information.
etc.
Understanding Classify, describe, discuss, A learner explains ideas or
explain, recognize, translate, concepts.
paraphrase etc.
Applying Choose, demonstrate, A learner uses information in a
employ, illustrate, interpret, new way.
solve etc.
Analyzing Compare, criticize, A learner distinguishes
differentiate, discriminate, between different parts.
experiment, test etc.
Evaluating Appraise, argue, defend, A learner justifies a stand of
judge, support, evaluate etc. decision.
Creating Assemble, construct, create, A learner creates a new
design, develop etc. product or point of view.
1.2 Discuss the importance of having an assessment plan. (4x2=8)
A well-planned assessment specifies levels of assessment required for different levels and grades
(percentage for knowledge, understanding / application and analyzing/evaluating/ creating
questions and can provide teacher with information about learner’s performance towards achieving
required standard level of outcomes. Planning assessment helps the teachers to ensure that they
cover all content and skills for each subject or grade.
It informs the teacher on what type and form of assessment is to be given to learner
It acts as a scope of assessment to learners
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