4.1. Fill in the following table with the correct cognitive levels for assessments in each
grade of the FET band in Geography.
Grade Lower Order Middle Order Higher Order
(Knowledge/Remembering (Understanding/Applying (Analysing/Evaluating/Creati
) ) ng)
Grade 40% 40% 20%
10
Grade 30% 40% 30%
11
Grade 20% 30% 50%
12
4.2. Now, refer to Bloom’s Taxonomy and carefully review the action verbs provided for each
cognitive level. You are required to use only the verbs listed below when formulating questions
for your assessment. You are now required to design an assessment task based on the topic:
"The impact of climate and climate change on Africa’s environment and people – including
deserts, droughts, floods, and rising sea levels."
Assessment Task: Grade 10 Geography (20 marks)
Topic: The impact of climate and climate change on Africa’s environment and people
1. (Lower-order: Remembering)
Question: List four environmental problems caused by climate change in Africa. (4 × 1 = 4 marks)
Action verb: Listing
2. (Middle-order: Understanding)
Question: Explain how rising temperatures contribute to the spread of deserts in Africa. (3 marks)
Action verb: Explaining
3. (Middle-order: Understanding)
Question: Compare the impact of floods and droughts on African communities. (3 marks)
Action verb: Comparing
4. (Middle-order: Applying)
Question: Using an example, describe how floods affect the infrastructure of a city in Africa. (3 marks)
Action verb: Describing
5. (Higher-order: Analysing)
Question: Outline the connection between rising sea levels and the loss of coastal land in Africa. (3
marks)
Action verb: Outlining
6. (Higher-order: Evaluating)
Question: Judge whether droughts or floods have a more severe impact on African agriculture. Give a
reason for your answer. (4 marks)
Action verb: Judging
Total: 20 marks