AED3701
Assignment 2 2025
Unique #:761142
Due Date: 19 May 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
+27 81 278 3372
, QUESTION 1
1.1 What is the primary purpose of assessment planning?
A) To give learners homework
B) To prepare report cards
C) To improve teaching and learning processes
D) To promote learners to the next grade
Explanation: Assessment planning aims to enhance teaching and learning by
ensuring that the assessment aligns with learning goals and helps identify areas for
improvement.
1.2 The National Protocol for Assessment (NPA) Grades R–12 standardises
which of the following?
A) School times
B) Curriculum content
C) Recording and reporting processes
D) Textbook distribution
Explanation: The NPA provides guidelines for how assessment data should be
recorded and reported across schools in South Africa.
1.3 According to the NPPPPR, assessments must be aligned with _____.
A) learners' interests
B) grade and subject-specific requirements
C) extracurricular activities
D) daily homework tasks
Explanation: The NPPPPR (National Policy Pertaining to the Programme and
Promotion Requirements) mandates that assessments meet the specific academic
standards of each grade and subject.
1.4 What are the four steps in the assessment process, as per the Section 4
policy?
A) Planning, teaching, learning, grading
B) Generating evidence, evaluating evidence, recording findings, using
information
C) Studying, revising, taking tests, receiving feedback
Varsity Cube 2025 +27 81 278 3372
Assignment 2 2025
Unique #:761142
Due Date: 19 May 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
+27 81 278 3372
, QUESTION 1
1.1 What is the primary purpose of assessment planning?
A) To give learners homework
B) To prepare report cards
C) To improve teaching and learning processes
D) To promote learners to the next grade
Explanation: Assessment planning aims to enhance teaching and learning by
ensuring that the assessment aligns with learning goals and helps identify areas for
improvement.
1.2 The National Protocol for Assessment (NPA) Grades R–12 standardises
which of the following?
A) School times
B) Curriculum content
C) Recording and reporting processes
D) Textbook distribution
Explanation: The NPA provides guidelines for how assessment data should be
recorded and reported across schools in South Africa.
1.3 According to the NPPPPR, assessments must be aligned with _____.
A) learners' interests
B) grade and subject-specific requirements
C) extracurricular activities
D) daily homework tasks
Explanation: The NPPPPR (National Policy Pertaining to the Programme and
Promotion Requirements) mandates that assessments meet the specific academic
standards of each grade and subject.
1.4 What are the four steps in the assessment process, as per the Section 4
policy?
A) Planning, teaching, learning, grading
B) Generating evidence, evaluating evidence, recording findings, using
information
C) Studying, revising, taking tests, receiving feedback
Varsity Cube 2025 +27 81 278 3372
