AED3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 ( CORRECT ANSWERS ) DUE DATE 18th MAY 2025 GUARANTEED DISTINCTION.

FOR MORE ASSISTANCE +.2.5.4.7.4.0.5.3.9.0.6.8 QUESTION 1 [10 marks] 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 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 AED3701/ASS02/2025 5 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 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 D) Setting tests, marking, grading, and reporting 1.5 Which of the following is an example of an assessment instrument? A) Textbook B) Lesson plan C) Rubric D) Red pen 1.6 The Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment, and Support (SIAS) helps in _____. A) developing teaching material B) managing learners' personal issues C) screening and supporting learners with disabilities D) assigning school tasks 1.7 Diagnostic assessment results are used to _____. A) improve report card grades B) identify barriers to learning C) change the school curriculum AED3701/ASS02/2025 6 D) test the teacher’s knowledge 1.8 The principle of sufficiency in assessments ensures that _____. A) the test includes enough content from the syllabus B) all learners receive extra time C) the test is difficult enough to challenge learners D) only the best learners are assessed 1.9 Moderation of assessments ensures that _____. A) assessments are reviewed for fairness, validity, and reliability B) assessments are not too easy C) learners are given extra credit D) assessments are conducted in groups 1.10 The role of ICT in assessment includes _____. A) allowing learners to take breaks during assessments B) providing digital tools to create, submit, and receive feedback on assessments C) replacing traditional teaching methods D) limiting teacher-learner interaction (10) QUESTION 2 [10 marks] Match the description in column B with the concept in column A. Column A: Term Column B: Description 2.1 Section 4 of CAPS document A. Guides learners with criteria and level descriptors for task completion 2.2 Fairness B. Continuous assessment that provides feedback during the learning process AED3701/ASS02/2025 7 2.3 Assessment rubric C. Standardises the documentation of learner achievements from Grades R–12 2.4 Social Constructivism D. Sets procedures for promoting learners to the next grade 2.5 Formative assessment E. Emphasises knowledge acquisition through social interaction F. Ensures that learners are assessed on what they have been taught (10) QUESTION 3 [25 marks] 3.1 Every teacher is expected to have a subject file, and it should contain assessment tasks. The file must…. (a) have a complete assessment record in that particular subject. (b) be maintained by the teacher for every subject concerning the National Curriculum Statement, Grades R–12. (c) be available for monitoring and moderation purposes at every level. What is your understanding of each statement above, as it relates to the assessment of learners? (9) 3.2 Use the Link to download the CAPS document for your subject of specialisation. Use the document to differentiate between recording and reporting, as presented in Section 4 (do not copy and paste but instead present your understanding of the two concepts). (6) AED3701/ASS02/2025 8 3.3 The ATP is a critical document that a teacher should possess and keep in the subject file. Use the ATP for your subject to analyse the key sections and describe how these sections can assist you in assessing your learners. Provide specific examples from your subject-specific ATP. Focus your response on the following aspects: • Term content overview • Assessment guidelines • Time allocations • Cognitive levels (10) QUESTION 4 [55 marks] 4.1 Provide a brief background of th