TMN3705
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE DATE: 2 AUGUST 2024
, TMN3705 Assignment 3: 100 Marks
Question 1
1.1 Study the Natural Science and Technology CAPS document to answer the following
questions.
1.1.1 Describe how the levels of Bloom's taxonomy are classified into cognitive
levels used for assessment in the Natural Science and Technology curriculum.
The Natural Science and Technology CAPS document categorizes cognitive levels for
assessment based on Bloom's taxonomy. These cognitive levels are:
Low Order (Knowing science and technology):
This level corresponds to Bloom's lower-order thinking skills, which include remembering
and understanding. It involves recalling facts, concepts, and basic knowledge.
State, Name, Label, List.
Middle Order (Understanding and Applying scientific and technological knowledge):
This level covers Bloom's application and analysis skills. It involves using knowledge in new
situations and analyzing information to understand relationships.
Explain, Describe, Compare, Plan, Predict.
High Order (Synthesising and Evaluating scientific and technological knowledge):
This level aligns with Bloom's higher-order thinking skills, which include evaluating and
creating. It requires making judgments based on criteria and standards, and synthesizing
information to form new ideas or products.
Design, Evaluate, Suggest a reason, Interpret.
1.1.2 How should the marks be distributed based on the cognitive levels described in
question 1.1.1?
According to the CAPS document, the marks should be distributed as follows:
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE DATE: 2 AUGUST 2024
, TMN3705 Assignment 3: 100 Marks
Question 1
1.1 Study the Natural Science and Technology CAPS document to answer the following
questions.
1.1.1 Describe how the levels of Bloom's taxonomy are classified into cognitive
levels used for assessment in the Natural Science and Technology curriculum.
The Natural Science and Technology CAPS document categorizes cognitive levels for
assessment based on Bloom's taxonomy. These cognitive levels are:
Low Order (Knowing science and technology):
This level corresponds to Bloom's lower-order thinking skills, which include remembering
and understanding. It involves recalling facts, concepts, and basic knowledge.
State, Name, Label, List.
Middle Order (Understanding and Applying scientific and technological knowledge):
This level covers Bloom's application and analysis skills. It involves using knowledge in new
situations and analyzing information to understand relationships.
Explain, Describe, Compare, Plan, Predict.
High Order (Synthesising and Evaluating scientific and technological knowledge):
This level aligns with Bloom's higher-order thinking skills, which include evaluating and
creating. It requires making judgments based on criteria and standards, and synthesizing
information to form new ideas or products.
Design, Evaluate, Suggest a reason, Interpret.
1.1.2 How should the marks be distributed based on the cognitive levels described in
question 1.1.1?
According to the CAPS document, the marks should be distributed as follows:
