Thank goodness for long weekends. I have finished marking Phase 1 of the Gr 12 PAT and have had time for reflection. What is clear is that the learners did not research their subject, and many created stupid questions. So many had the question ‘What will happen if all the appliances are switched off?’ Well, the answer – they CANNOT all be switched off – what about the freezer and security system? I had hoped that the work would be checked by someone who could think! I had hoped that by the time they reached me basic errors would have been corrected.
Marking this phase took a great deal of concentration and thought, and time. I have changed many many questions, and the learners will have to fix many more questions now in Phase 2. Well I am glad that the learners at least have begun.
It was not a good idea to have marked this with a 'let us see how weak/clever the learners are' attitude as the work is being marked in phases. They have to start and this got them going. My grade average was 66%. When the marks are accumulated the weak and bright learners will be obvious.
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It really is now difficult for a learner to fail Phase One - we're not evaluating the worth of the questions - just simply if they're categorised. In some regards it feels slightly pointless. Am ambivalent about what this project really elicits from students. Not anti-PAT though.
I think it is at least a step in getting them used to doing planning by asking questions first. Getting them to formulate some sort of ideas in their mind.
It is only when learners start with phase 2 that they realise the importance of phase 1. They then realise the value of phase 1. I think they will reap the benefits next year at varsity.
It is only when learners start with phase 2 that they realise the importance of phase 1. They then realise the value of phase 1. I think they will reap the benefits next year at varsity.
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