LIFE ORIENTATION

PREMODERATION TOOL FOR SBA TASKS AND EXAM PAPER

NAME OF SCHOOL/DISTRICT: ___________________________________________

CRITERION 1: TECHNICAL CRITERION

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1.1 The question paper is complete with relevant
marking grid and memorandum
1.2 The cover page has all relevant details such
as time allocation, name of the subject,
instructions, time allocation etc.
1.3 The instructions to candidates are clearly
specified and unambiguous
1.4 The layout of the paper is candidate friendly
1.5 The paper has the correct numbering
1.6 Appropriate fonts are used throughout the
paper
1.7 Mark allocations are clearly indicated and
correctly totaled
1.8 The paper can be completed in the time
allocated
1.9 The mark allocation on the paper is the same
as that on the memo
1.1 The paper adheres to the format
0 requirements in the CAPS
1.1 Illustrations, diagrams, photographs etc. is
1 clear and schools will be able to copy
1.1 Question paper and marking guideline is
2 neatly typed and the layout is in the
appropriate macro
1.1 The question paper and marking guideline
3 have been translated correctly.

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CRITERION 2: CONTENT COVERAGE

Y N Comments
2.1 The paper adequately covers the topics as
prescribed in the policy and guideline
documents
.2.2 The questions are within the broad scope of
the statement
2.3 The paper covers questions of various types
e.g., multiple choice questions, matching,
scenarios, case studies and essay-type
questions
2.4 The examples and illustrations are suitable,
appropriate, relevant and academically
correct
2.5 There is correlation between mark
allocation, level of difficulty and time
allocation
2.6 The weighting and spread of content of the
CAPS

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CRITERION 3: COGNITIVE SKILLS (Question Paper)

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3.1 There is a completed information grid
indicating cognitive levels, marks allocation,
cognitive category and summary.
3.2 There is an appropriate distribution in terms
of cognitive levels (Bloom’s taxonomy)
3.3 Choice questions are of an equal level of
difficulty
3.4 There is a correct distribution of marks
according to the norms
3.5 The paper provides opportunities to assess
the following:
- reasoning ability
- ability to compare and contrast
- ability to see causal relationship
- ability to express argument clearly
3.6 Questions are scaffolded from simple to
complex
3.7 Repetition: are the same / similar skills /
knowledge assessed more than once?
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CRITERION 4: ADHERENCE TO ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLES (Question Paper)

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4.1 Register is suitable for the grade
4.2 Questions are clear and unambiguous
(simple and accessible language)
4.3 Correct usage of terminology
4.4 There is no gender, racial, cultural,
urban/rural, regional or provincial bias
4.5 Topics and questions are sensitive and are
not offensive
4.6 Items are made cognitively challenging using
simple language, but fairness has not
compromised standards
4.7 There is a balance between the assessment
of skills, knowledge and values
4.8 Language has been corrected and edited.

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CRITERION 5: MARKING GUIDELINE

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5.1 The marking guideline is appropriate and of
a desired standard
5.2 Answers are in line with the subject content
as stated in policy.
5.3 The marking guideline makes allowance for
alternative responses or a range of
acceptable answers
5.4 It facilitates marking
5.5 The marking memo is laid out clearly and
neatly typed
5.6 The marking memo is complete and
corresponds with mark allocation on the
question paper
5.7 Marks awarded in marking guideline are
aligned to question paper
5.8 How marks are distributed and awarded is
e.g., rubrics clearly indicate where positive
 and negative marking will take place.
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