1. SESSION 3 FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASKS

2. 3.3 Examinations CAT & IT

3. INTRODUCTION In an exam-driven curriculum examinations are: High-stakes In the National Curriculum Statement (Grades 10 – 12) exams constitute 75% of promotion mark (CAT & IT = 50%)

4. Where examinations fit in

5. ASSESSMENT TAXONOMIES PURPOSE: To pitch assessment items at different levels of cognitive demand To assess a variety of competencies Subject specific: 30:40:30

6. ASSESSMENT TAXONOMIES (cont.) NOTE Assessment taxonomies are not intended to be linked to rating codes and/or marks in an absolute sense A learner may, however, not be able to achieve a rating code of 7 (80 – 100%) without having satisfied the requirements of questions that are pitched at the highest level of the taxonomy in use

7. Using scenarios Real life context Promotes higher order thinking skills Pitfalls –Should not be artificial / forced –Questions should relate to scenario –Answers should be given in the context of the scenario

8. Practical Examinations Exam Conduct –Preparation before examination Computer Laboratory Certification (Conduct par. 38(1) and 38(2)) –During examination (Conduct par 38(3)) –After examination (Conduct par 44(1) (2) - (10)) Marking of practical papers –Electronic (Conduct par 44(2))

9. Examinations - CAT Paper 1 PracticalPaper 2 Written TimeMarksTimeMarks Term 2 Grade 10 2 or 3 hours1501 hour75 Term 4 Grade 10 3 hours1802 hours100 Term 2 Grade 11 3 hours1802 hours100 Term 4 Grade 11 3 hours1803 hours150

10. Activity Discuss Grade 10 Exemplar Papers

11. WRAP-UP Guidelines for setting examination papers