2016 Grades R–12 Practical Assessment Tasks—Past Papers. PDF
2016 Grades R–12 Practical Assessment Tasks:: -PATS-Past Papers PDF Download, Practical Assessment for National Senior Certificate, School-Based Assessment, Language Oral Assessment for Official Languages, and External Examinations.
2016 Grades R–12 Practical Assessment Tasks. The Practical Assessment Task -PAT is a software development project in which you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your software development and programming skills.
What is the purpose of the PAT?
• To work extensively with content knowledge to improve your programming and organizational
skills
• To implement higher-order and critical thinking skills, formulate strategies and solve
problems on different levels
To develop good working practices to prepare you for the real world, like
- Time management
- Thorough research and planning
- Perseverance to achieve and excel in what you set out in your plan
- Presentation and marketing of your product
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASKS -PATS GENERAL GUIDELINES
Who Should Take the Practical Assessment Task -PATS?
A Practical Assessment Task is a compulsory component of the final promotion mark for all candidates registered for the following National Senior Certificate subjects:
- Agriculture: Agricultural Management Practices and Agricultural Technology;
- Arts: Dance Studies, Design, Dramatic Arts, Music and Visual Arts;
- Languages: Oral mark;
- Technology: Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, and Engineering Graphics and Design;
- Life Orientation;
- Computer Sciences: Computer Applications Technology and Information Technology; and
- Services: consumer studies, hospitality studies, and tourism.
The Practical Assessment Task must count 25% of the end-of-year examination mark.
The PAT is divided into three phases, as explained below:
- Phase 1: Outlines the project task and solution and provides the relevant research methods
- Phase 2: A possible design of the project
- Phase 3: A working, fully documented Delphi/Java program that implements the planned solution
Practical Assessment Tasks: -PATS Submission deadline
Specific dates will be determined by your subject educator.
Phase 1: Not later than one week before the end of Term 1
Phase 2: Not later than one week before the end of Term 2
Phase 3: Not later than three weeks before the start of the Grade 12 final examination
NOTE: You will be required to demonstrate and discuss your program during an interview
See Also: Grade 12 Practical Assessment Tasks 2021
Note that the Grades Practical Assessment Task is an important component of your year’s marks. You need to complete the PAT on time; otherwise, it will affect your overall results.
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2016 Grades R–12 Practical Assessment Tasks -PATS -PDF Download
To download past 2016 Grades R–12 Practical Assessment Tasks, kindly click on your preferred subject for an automatic download.
Agricultural Management Practices
Agricultural Technology
Civil Technology
Electrical Technology
Information Technology
Dance Studies
Design
Dramatic Arts
Computer Applications and Technology
Consumer Studies
Engineering Graphics and Design
Music
Visual Arts
Mechanical Technology
Hospitality Studies
Tourism
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| Tourism (Afrikaans) | Download | ||
| Tourism (English) | Download |
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