East London Education District

CAT 2010

I asked Carina about he 2010 SAG, and here was her response:

My question:

2010 SAG - With the new proposed changes to the curriculum whereby
there are no additional assignments and projects - besides the PAT, is
there a new SAG for 2010 with the breakdown of assessment tasks and
marks? I have suggested to my Educators that in place of the
assignments , to do tests (Prac and Theory) under exam conditions for
the same marks as the would be assignment. Am I out of line here?

Carina's response:

There is a difference between assignments and projects: the scope, i.e. duration, amount of work, etc. Assignments are usually something shorter that can be done in one or two periods in class where teacher provide info and learners answer questions, interpret, draw conclusions, etc. using that information and hand in. Projects normally require planning, investigation/research, data collection, as part of the process and take up a few days to several weeks, is more open-ended and allows for creativity and innovation, less supervision (but still guidance), etc.

For example, a case study can be an assignment or a project, depending on the scope.

Therefore the PoA can still include assignments (short, done in one or two periods in class), but assignments can be replaced by tests as well.

No new SAG for 2010 as we are working on the new Curriculum and Assessment Policy doc. However, a circular in this regard will go out next week, clarifying this issue.