1. All sections of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Tourism paper should include a
variety of questions that cater to different difficulty levels. In this task, you are expected to
use the provided information and visuals to develop questions at various cognitive levels,
as outlined in Bloom’s Taxonomy.
1.1 Use the scenario below to formulate questions that aligns with the Blooms cognitive
level.
Mrs Magijani departs from Wellington International Airport in New Zealand to OR Tambo
International Airport on a Monday at 06:30. The flying time to South Africa is 19 hours.
While Mrs Magijani was in New Zealand, she wanted to phone her friend in Gqeberha.
She made the call from New Zealand at 15:00 on 5 July 2016.
Develop one lower order level question.
What time did Mrs. Magijani depart from Wellington International Airport?
1.1.2. Develop one question on application level.
If the flight time from Wellington to OR Tambo International Airport is 19 hours and Mrs.
Magijani departs at 06:30 on Monday, at what time and day will she arrive in South Africa?
1.2 Use the information below to formulate questions that aligns with the Blooms
cognitive level.
Levels
Question:
The tourism sector needs skilled, service-orientated people. Suggest ONE reason why the
tourism industry is referred to as a 'people's industry'.
, Classification:
Understanding
2.1.2 Provide the Reason for Your Classification
The question asks for a reason why the tourism industry is referred to as a 'people's
industry,' which involves explaining or clarifying an idea. This aligns with the Understanding
level of Bloom’s Taxonomy, where the focus is on interpreting and explaining concepts or
ideas rather than recalling facts (Knowing) or applying principles (Applying). The question
requires the respondent to demonstrate an understanding of the underlying concept of the
tourism industry being people-oriented.
2.2. State TWO ways in which Mrs Magijani can minimise the effects of jetlag.
Levels
Question:
State TWO ways in which Mrs. Magijani can minimize the effects of jetlag. (2)
Classification:
Applying
2.2.2 Provide the Reason for Your Classification
The question asks for specific ways to minimize the effects of jetlag, which requires
applying knowledge or strategies to a practical situation. This aligns with the Applying level
of Bloom’s Taxonomy, where the focus is on using information or methods to solve a
problem or address a situation. In this case, the respondent needs to apply their
understanding of jetlag management to provide actionable solutions.
variety of questions that cater to different difficulty levels. In this task, you are expected to
use the provided information and visuals to develop questions at various cognitive levels,
as outlined in Bloom’s Taxonomy.
1.1 Use the scenario below to formulate questions that aligns with the Blooms cognitive
level.
Mrs Magijani departs from Wellington International Airport in New Zealand to OR Tambo
International Airport on a Monday at 06:30. The flying time to South Africa is 19 hours.
While Mrs Magijani was in New Zealand, she wanted to phone her friend in Gqeberha.
She made the call from New Zealand at 15:00 on 5 July 2016.
Develop one lower order level question.
What time did Mrs. Magijani depart from Wellington International Airport?
1.1.2. Develop one question on application level.
If the flight time from Wellington to OR Tambo International Airport is 19 hours and Mrs.
Magijani departs at 06:30 on Monday, at what time and day will she arrive in South Africa?
1.2 Use the information below to formulate questions that aligns with the Blooms
cognitive level.
Levels
Question:
The tourism sector needs skilled, service-orientated people. Suggest ONE reason why the
tourism industry is referred to as a 'people's industry'.
, Classification:
Understanding
2.1.2 Provide the Reason for Your Classification
The question asks for a reason why the tourism industry is referred to as a 'people's
industry,' which involves explaining or clarifying an idea. This aligns with the Understanding
level of Bloom’s Taxonomy, where the focus is on interpreting and explaining concepts or
ideas rather than recalling facts (Knowing) or applying principles (Applying). The question
requires the respondent to demonstrate an understanding of the underlying concept of the
tourism industry being people-oriented.
2.2. State TWO ways in which Mrs Magijani can minimise the effects of jetlag.
Levels
Question:
State TWO ways in which Mrs. Magijani can minimize the effects of jetlag. (2)
Classification:
Applying
2.2.2 Provide the Reason for Your Classification
The question asks for specific ways to minimize the effects of jetlag, which requires
applying knowledge or strategies to a practical situation. This aligns with the Applying level
of Bloom’s Taxonomy, where the focus is on using information or methods to solve a
problem or address a situation. In this case, the respondent needs to apply their
understanding of jetlag management to provide actionable solutions.
