Information Technology PAT GR 12 2015 Eng

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

GUIDELINES FOR
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASKS

2015

These guidelines consist of 39 pages.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.

INTRODUCTION

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2.

TEACHER GUIDELINES

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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10

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4.

Ideas and approaches for guiding learners
Malpractice
Learner authentication of the PAT
Role of the teacher
Supervised/Controlled conditions
Managing the PAT
Assessment evidence
Interview
Requirements
Non-compliance

LEARNER GUIDELINES

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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11

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What is the PAT?
Mark allocation
The topic
Overview
PAT requirements
What you need in order to do the PAT
Malpractice
Non-compliance
Instructions for Phase 1
Instructions for Phase 2
Instructions for Phase 3

CONCLUSION

ADDENDUM A:
ADDENDUM B:
ADDENDUM C:
ADDENDUM D:

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Assessment tools
Anatomy of a report
Learner declaration
Declaration of authenticity

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ACRONYMS
CAPS
Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement
FET
Further Education and Training
NCS
National Curriculum Statement
NSC
National Senior Certificate
PAT
Practical Assessment Task
POA
Programme of Assessment
SBA
School-based Assessment

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INTRODUCTION
The 16 Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement subjects which contain a practical component all include a practical assessment task (PAT). These subjects are: •
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AGRICULTURE:
ARTS:
SCIENCES:
SERVICES:
TECHNOLOGY:

Agricultural Management Practices, Agricultural Technology
Dance Studies, Design, Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Arts
Computer Applications Technology, Information Technology
Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies, Tourism
Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechanical
Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design

A practical assessment task (PAT) mark is a compulsory component of the final