Technology Grade 9 Mini Pat Term 1 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.
The Grade 9 Technology Mini-PAT for Term 1 typically focuses on Structures , specifically the design and construction of an access bridge to solve a community issue. technology grade 9 mini pat term 1 memorandum
| Section | Activity | Marks | |---------|----------|-------| | 1 | Investigate (problem statement, research, specifications, constraints) | 10 | | 2 | Design (initial sketches, final design, justification) | 15 | | 3 | Make (planning, use of tools, safety, quality of construction) | 20 | | 4 | Evaluate (testing against specifications, improvements) | 10 | | 5 | Communication (drawings: 3D, 2D with dimensions, labels) | 15 | | Total | | 70 | In South Africa's CAPS curriculum, the Grade 9
- Functional tests (stability, angle, cable fit) with recorded results (8)
- Evaluation vs. original specifications and suggested improvements (7)
Pro tip: If the memo says "labels", you must write "strut" (handles compression) or "tie" (handles tension) on your drawing. Functional tests (stability, angle, cable fit) with recorded
SECTION C: MAKING (25 Marks – observed, not written in memo)
This section of the memo guides the teacher/rubric:
- It must be stable and not tip over easily. (1 mark)
- It must hold a phone of standard size securely. (1 mark)
- It must be portable (lightweight/foldable). (1 mark)