DHET
SETTING CYCLE 2016/17
SBAs IM REPORT
Qualification: GETC: ABET L4
Learning area: Siswati
NQF Level: 1
ABET Level: 4
SBAs:
Internal Moderator:Miss Maphungela P.N
Cell No: 082 594 4196/079 435 4286
I. DETAILS OF THE LEARNING AREA
QUALIFICATION: GETC: ABET LEVEL 4
LEARNING AREA:LCSW4
N (QF) Level: / 1 / Year: /
2017
ABET Level: / 4 / No of Tasks: /
5
Total Marks: / 250 / No of Tools: / 5

SECTION A

CONTACT DETAILS OF INTERNAL MODERATOR
Internal Moderator Details
Surname: /

Maphungela P.N

First Name: /

Patricia Nokuthula

Tel. Number: /
Fax Number:
Cell Number: / 082594 4196/ 079435 4286
Email address: /
Signature:

II. INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

II.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
a)  This SBAs checklist comprise Section A, B and C.
b)  Section A contains items I. Details of the learning area; II. Instruction and information to complete the checklist.
c)  Section B comprises items III. Examiner’s analysis grid; IV. Examiner checklist on criteria.
d)  Section C comprise item V. Declaration by examiner.
e)  This checklist instrument must be completed and accompany the SBAs as they flow from Examiner to the Department then to Internal Moderator.

II.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE THE CHECKLIST BY THE EXAMINER

a)  The examiner must complete this checklist instrument for the Tasks and accompanying Tools set.
b)  Please read the quality indicators/minimum standards under each criterion and accurately report on how the Tasks and Tools comply.
c)  Please ensure that sections A, B and C of the checklist instrument are completed with great care in terms of accuracy.
III. INTERNAL MODERATOR’S ANALYSIS GRID
Learning Area: SISWATI
N (QF) Level: / 1 / ABET Level: /
4
/
Year:
/
2017
Learning Area:
N (QF) Level: / 1 / ABET Level: /
4
/
Year:
/
2017

SECTION B

Tasks & Question
No. & / Unit Standard(s) / SO(s) / AC(s) / Format/
Type / ±
Time
(Min) / Mark allocation and Cognitive Level / Total Marks
Short Response / Medium Response / Extended Response / 1
Literal / 2
Re-organisation & Inferences / 3
Evaluation & Appreciation
TEST
1.1 / 119631 / 1-5 / 1 / X / 2 / X / 1
1.2 / 119640 / 3 / 2 / X / 2 / X / 2
1.3 / 119640 / 4 / 3 / X / 2 / X / 1
1.4 / 119640 / 4 / 2 / X / 2 / X / 2
1.5 / 119640 / 4 / 7 / X / 2 / X / 2
1.6 / 119640 / 4 / 7 / X / 3 / X / 2
2.1 / 119640 / 1-6 / 1 / X / 2 / X / 2
2.2 / 119640 / 1-6 / 1 / X / 2 / X / 1
2.3 / 119636 / 2 / 3 / X / 3 / X / 2
3.1 / 119640 / 4 / 4 / X / 2 / X / 1
3.2 / 119636 / 2 / 3 / X / 3 / X / 2
3.3 / 119631 / 2 / 3 / X / 2 / X / 2
3.4 / 119640 / 4 / 4 / X / 2 / X / 1
3.5 / 119640 / 3 / 3 / X / 2 / X / 1
3.6.1 / 119631 / 2 / 3 / X / 2 / X / 1
3.6.2 / 119631 / 2 / 3 / X / 2 / X / 1
3.7 / 119636 / 1-4 / 1-4 / X / 2 / X / 1
4. / 119636 / 1-4 / 1-4 / X / 30 / X / 15
5. / 119636 / 1-4 / 1-4 / X / 20 / X / 10
86 MIN / 50
INVESTIGATION
119636 / 1-4 / 1-4 / X / X / 50
119631 / 1-6 / 1-7
119635 / 1,2,5 / 1-6
50
PROJECT
119636 / 1-4 / 1-4 / X / X / 50
119631 / 1,3 / 1-2
119635 / 1,2,6 / 2,5
119640 / 1-6 / 1-7
50
ORAL PRESENTATION
119631 / 1-5 / 1-6 / X / X / 50
119635 / 1-6 / 1-7
119636 / 1-5 / 1-5
50
ASSIGNMENT
119640 / 2,3,6 / 1-6 / X / x / 50
119636 / 1-4 / 1-6
119635 / 4-6 / 1,3,4,
119631 / 2-5 / 1-5
50
TOTAL
TOTAL / 250

SR = Short Response (multiple-choice, one-word, definitions, bulleted list, etc.)

MR = Medium Response (short explanations / descriptions requiring a couple of sentences)

ER = Extended / Essay Response (long explanations / descriptions requiring several or more sentences)

NO / NAME OF INTERNAL MODERATOR / SIGNATURE / DATE
1. / Maphungela PN / 11.07 2016

CRITERION: 1 TECHNICAL CRITERIA

NO /

CRITERION: 1 TECHNICAL CRITERIA

Quality Indicator (Minimum Standard) / RATING
Yes: a
No: x
N/a
1.1 / The Tasks are complete with Tools, relevant answer sheets and formula sheets/addenda. / a
1.2 / An analysis grid is submitted with the Tasks and Tools / a
1.3 / The assessment body trained me on moderation of good quality Tasks and Tools. / a
1.4 / The cover page has all relevant details such as time allocation, name of the learning area, and instructions to candidates. / a
1.5 / The instructions to candidates are clearly specified and unambiguous. / a
1.6 / The layout of the SBAs is candidate friendly. / a
1.7 / The SBAs have the correct numbering. / a
1.8 / Appropriate fonts are used throughout the SBAs. / a
1.9 / Mark allocations are clearly indicated. / a
1.10 / The SBAs can be completed in the time allocated. / a
1.11 / The mark allocation on the SBAs is the same as that on the memo. / a
1.12 / The quality of illustrations, graphs, tables etc is appropriate and print ready. / a

To what extent does the question paper comply with the minimum standard you rated above? (Mark the appropriate block with X)

No Compliance / Limited Compliance / Compliance in Most respects / Compliance in All respects / X

Recommendations for compliance and improvement: (If the question paper does not meet the above minimum standards)

The layout of the SBAs is according to assessment guideline.

Marks are allocated accordingly.

Pictures are clear and ready for print

CRITERION: 2 CONTENT COVERAGE

Quality Indicator (Minimum Standard) / RATING
Yes: a
No: x
N/a
2.1 / The SBAs adequately covers the content and skills for the learning area as indicated in the examination guidelines. / a
2.2 / The questions are within the broad scope of the unit standards. / a
2.3 / The SBAs covers questions of various types e.g. multiple choice questions, paragraph, data response, essay, real-life scenarios and real-life problem solving, etc. / a
2.4 / The SBAs allow for creative responses from candidates. / a
2.5 / The weighting and spread of content is appropriate. / a
2.6 / The examples and illustrations are suitable, appropriate, relevant and academically correct and sources are acknowledged where relevant. / a
2.7 / There is a correlation between mark allocation, level of difficulty and time allocation. / a
2.8 / The assessment standards are appropriately linked and integrated. / a

To what extent does the question paper comply with the minimum standard you rated above? (Mark the appropriate block with X)

No Compliance / Limited Compliance / Compliance in Most respects / Compliance in All respects / x

Recommendations for compliance and improvement: (If the question paper does not meet the above minimum standards)

There is a correlation between the SBA and the content coverage as indicated in the examination guidelines.

CRITERION: 3 COGNITIVE SKILLS

Quality Indicator (Minimum Standard) / RATING
Yes: a
No: x
N/a
3.1 / There is an appropriate distribution in terms of cognitive levels (Bloom’s taxonomy or any other taxonomy that may have been used). / a
3.2 / Choice questions are of an equal level of difficulty. / a
3.3 / There is a correct distribution of marks according to the weighting of topics as specified in the unit standards. / a
3.5 / Ability to communicate is ensured. / a
3.6 / The Tasks are free from unnecessary negative terms. / a
3.7 / The Tasks are free from any factual errors or misleading information. / a
3.8 / The questions relate to what is pertinent in the learning area. / a
3.9 / The questions are free from vaguely defined problems, ambiguous wording, extraneous or irrelevant information, trivia and unintentional clues to the correct answer. / a
3.10 / The questions provide clear instructional key words/ verbs. / a
3.11 / The questions contain sufficient information to elicit an appropriate response. / a
3.12 / The questions are representative of the latest developments in the learning area. / a

To what extent does the question paper comply with the minimum standard you rated above? (Mark the appropriate block with X)

No Compliance / Limited Compliance / Compliance in Most respects / Compliance in All respects / x

Recommendations for compliance and improvement: (If the question paper does not meet the above minimum standards)

All cognitive levels are distributed accordingly.

CRITERION: 4 MARKING GUIDELINE

Quality Indicator (Minimum Standard) / RATING
Yes: a
No: x
N/a
4.1 / The Tools are accurate, i.e. the responses provided answer the questions posed in the Tasks. / a
4.2 / It corresponds with questions in the Tasks. / a
4.3 / The guideline makes allowance for alternative responses, where relevant / a
4.4 / It facilitates marking and is marker friendly. / a
4.5 / The Tools are laid out clearly and neatly typed. / a
4.6 / The Tools are complete with mark allocation and mark distribution within the questions. / a

To what extent does the question paper comply with the minimum standard you rated above? (Mark the appropriate block with X)

No Compliance / Limited Compliance / Compliance in Most respects / Compliance in All respects / x

Recommendations for compliance and improvement: (If the question paper does not meet the above minimum standards)

The marking guideline is clear, accurate and to the point.

CRITERION: 5 LANGUAGE AND BIAS

Quality Indicator (Minimum Standard) / RATING
Yes: a
No: x
N/a
5.1 / Learning area terminology/data is used correctly. / a
5.2 / The language register is appropriate for the level of the candidate. / a
5.3 / There are no subtleties in the grammar that might create confusion. / a
5.4 / The SBAs do not have any evidence of bias in terms of gender issues, race, cultural issues, and provincial and regional bias. / a
5.5 / Passages used in the text are of appropriate length, and the level and complexity of the vocabulary is appropriate. / a

To what extent does the question paper comply with the minimum standard you rated above? (Mark the appropriate block with X)

No Compliance / Limited Compliance / Compliance in Most respects / Compliance in All respects / x

Recommendations for compliance and improvement: (If the question paper does not meet the above minimum standards)

Minor language errors were rectified in both the tasks and tools.

Passages length were appropriate and level of vocabulary is appropriate.

CRITERION: 6 ADHERENCE TO ASSESSMENT POLICIES / GUIDELINE DOCUMENTS

Quality Indicator (Minimum Standard) / RATING
Yes: a
No: x
N/a
6.1 / The Tasks are in line with the current policy/guideline documents, e.g. GETC and supporting documents / a
6.2 / There is an accompanying analysis grid/ assessment framework that illustrates coverage of curriculum, weighting and spread of content as well different cognitive levels and the percentages thereof. / a
6.3 / The SBAs reflect the prescribed content as indicated in the learning area examination guidelines. / a
6.4 / The weighting and spread of content is appropriate as per the learning area examination guidelines. / a

To what extent does the question paper comply with the minimum standard you rated above? (Mark the appropriate block with X)

No Compliance / Limited Compliance / Compliance in Most respects / Compliance in All respects / x

Recommendations for compliance and improvement: (If the question paper does not meet the above minimum standards)

The SBA tasks are in-line with the assessment policies/guidelines for languages.

CRITERION: 7 PREDICTABILITY

Quality Indicator (Minimum Standard) / RATING
Yes: a
No: x
N/a
7.1 /

Questions are of such a nature that they cannot be easily spotted or predicted.

/ a
7.2 /

There is no repetition of questions from the past three years’ Tasks.

/ a
7.3 /

The SBAs contain an appropriate degree of innovation.

/ a

To what extent does the question paper comply with the minimum standard you rated above? (Mark the appropriate block with X)

No Compliance / Limited Compliance / Compliance in Most respects / Compliance in All respects / x

Recommendations for compliance and improvement: (If the question paper does not meet the above minimum standards)

There is no predictability at all.

CRITERION: 8 OVERALL IMPRESSION

Quality Indicator (Minimum Standard) / RATING
Yes: a
No: x
N/a
8.1 /

The Tasks are fair, valid and reliable.

/ a
8.2 /

The SBAs as a whole assess the outcomes as indicated in the learning area examination guidelines.

/ a
8.3 /

The Tasks are of the appropriate standard.

/ a
8.4 /

The standard of the Tasks compare favourably in relation to previous years’ Tasks.

/ a
8.5 /

There is a balance between the assessment of skills, knowledge and values.

/ a
8.6 /

The SBAs are in line with the relevant current policy/guideline documents.

/ a
8.7 /

The SBAs are pitched at an appropriate conceptual level for the particular level and distinguishable from the other levels.