Technology Grade — 9 Mini Pat Term 1 Memorandum
Marking Summary:
Teacher Notes for Using This Memorandum:
In South Africa's CAPS curriculum, the Grade 9 Technology Mini-PAT for Term 1 typically focuses on Structures, specifically the design and construction of a bridge to address a community need.
Below is a memorandum framework based on the standard 70-mark assessment guidelines for 2025/2026. Part 1: Investigation (15 Marks) technology grade 9 mini pat term 1 memorandum
This section evaluates the learner's ability to research and identify the problem.
Problem Identification: Clearly state the community issue (e.g., "Villagers cannot cross the Elands River safely during the rainy season"). (2 marks)
Researching Solutions: Identification of different bridge types (Suspension, Arch, Truss) and their suitability for the given scenario. (5 marks) Marking Summary:
Investigating Materials: Listing appropriate materials (e.g., steel for strength, concrete for foundations) and their properties. (4 marks)
Safety & Environment: Consideration of safety for users and minimal impact on the river ecosystem. (4 marks) Part 2: Design (20 Marks) Focuses on technical drawing and planning skills.
Design Brief: A short paragraph stating what will be built, for whom, and why (e.g., "I will design and build a truss bridge for the Mbombela community to provide safe pedestrian access"). (3 marks) Teacher Notes for Using This Memorandum:
Specifications & Constraints: List of requirements (e.g., must carry 100kg, must be 30cm long) and limitations (e.g., limited budget, specific materials provided). (5 marks)
Initial Sketches: Rough freehand ideas showing different bridge designs. (4 marks)
Final Design (Orthographic Projection): A neat, scaled 2D drawing showing the front, top, and side views with correct dimensions and line types. (8 marks) Part 3: Making/Construction (25 Marks) The practical phase of building the model. PRACTICAL TASK GR 9 2026 TERM One | PDF - Scribd
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| Section | Topic | Marks | |---------|-------|-------| | A | Investigation & Design Brief | 20 | | B | Design sketches & choice | 30 | | C | Model making | 15 | | D | Evaluation | 5 | | Total | | 70 |