,AED3701 ASSIGNMENT 02
UNIQUE NUMBER: 607829
DURATION: 27 MAY – 18 JUNE 2024
QUESTION 1
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
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. FALSE
1.2.2 Fairness of assessment suggests that learners are treated equally
irrespective of the dynamic nature of the classroom. FALSE
1.2.3 Learning intentions indicate the scope of content to be taught and
assessed during the teaching and learning process. TRUE
1.2.4 Teachers do not need to monitor learners' progress throughout the
assessment process; only the final results matter. FALSE
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. TRUE
UNIQUE NUMBER: 607829
DURATION: 27 MAY – 18 JUNE 2024
QUESTION 1
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
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. FALSE
1.2.2 Fairness of assessment suggests that learners are treated equally
irrespective of the dynamic nature of the classroom. FALSE
1.2.3 Learning intentions indicate the scope of content to be taught and
assessed during the teaching and learning process. TRUE
1.2.4 Teachers do not need to monitor learners' progress throughout the
assessment process; only the final results matter. FALSE
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. TRUE
