The Grade 9 Technology Mini-PAT for Term 1 is a practical assessment task typically focused on Structures, specifically the design and construction of a bridge to solve a community issue like flood safety. The following report details the standard requirements and marking criteria found in official South African memoranda for this task. Project Overview Theme: Community Issues – Designing a Bridge.
4. Quality of Final Product (Teacher Assessment) technology grade 9 mini pat term 1 memorandum
Stiffness and Stability: Does the model stand firm and hold the required weight without collapsing? Phase 4: Evaluation & Communication (approx. 20% of marks) The Grade 9 Technology Mini-PAT for Term 1
Alex quickly filled out the memorandum template, explaining his design process, decisions, and testing results. He also included diagrams and pictures of his drone, as well as notes on how he improved his design. Evaluation rubric points: Alex quickly filled out the
Priya scanned the PDF. "The memo requires a clear distinction between the effort and the load. We need to label the syringes. 'Input Syringe (Effort)' and 'Output Syringe (Load)'. If we don't, we lose marks on the Systems and Control section."
: Clearly stating why villagers cannot cross safely (e.g., high water levels, crocodiles).