9th Grade Technology — Mini PAT Term 1: Helpful Story (Memorandum)
Task
Write a short, clear story suitable for a Grade 9 technology Mini PAT (Term 1) that demonstrates understanding of a technology concept and can be used as the basis for assessment. Include an annotated memorandum listing the learning outcomes, skills assessed, and marking guidance.
Most Term 1 PATs revolve around a community problem—often a village or town needing a safe way to cross a river during floods.
3. The Making Process (15–20 marks)
The memo checks:
Section 4: Evaluate (10 marks)
Learners test their structure – the memo allows marks for:
SECTION C: Making (15 marks)
Question 6: Model construction (15 marks)
| Criteria | Marks | |----------|-------| | Model matches chosen design | 3 | | Joints are strong (glue, struts, triangles) | 4 | | Mechanism works (e.g., crank moves string/arm) | 4 | | Model is neat and well-finished | 2 | | Meets size/height specification | 2 |
