Question

From the HITV3705 module in the University of the free state, state THREE responsibilities of a history teacher in assessment planning.

Answer 1

1. Align assessments with the curriculum and learning outcomes — plan assessment tasks that directly measure the specific knowledge, skills and concepts in the module/unit and the required syllabus outcomes.
2. Design valid, reliable and varied assessment activities with clear criteria/rubrics — create formative and summative tasks (tests, source-work, essays, projects) and explicit marking criteria to ensure consistency and authenticity.
3. Plan for fairness, feedback and moderation — provide reasonable accommodations for diverse learners, schedule timely constructive feedback, keep accurate records, and prepare assessment materials for internal/external moderation.