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The structure of the PAT  \n2. Administration of the PAT  \n3. Assessment and moderation of the PAT  \n3.1 Assessment  \n3.2 Moderation  \n3.3 Declaration of Authenticity  \nSECTION B (The Learner task)  \n1. PAT  \n2. RUBRICS (FACET SHEET)  \n3. CONSOLIDATION SHEET  \nNSC  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe seventeen National Curriculum Statement subjects which contain a practical component all include a Practical Assessment Task (PAT), i.e. a Practical or Performance Assessment Task. These subjects are:  \n􀂃 AGRICULTURE: Agricultural Management Sciences, Agricultural Technology  \n􀂃 ARTS: Dance Studies, Design, Dramatic Arts , Music, Visual Arts  \n􀂃 HSS: Life Orientation  \n􀂃 SCIENCES: Computer Applications Technology, Information Technology  \n􀂃 SERVICES: Consumer Studies, Hospitality Studies , Tourism  \n􀂃 TECHNOLOGY: Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering Graphics and Design, MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY  \nA PAT allows the educator to directly and systematically observe applied competence. The PAT comprises the application/performance of the knowledge, skills and values particular to that subject and counts 25%(i.e. 100 marks) of the total promotion/certification mark out of 400 for the subject. In the two Art subjects, Design and Visual Arts, the PAT counts 37,5%(i.e. 150 marks) of the total promotion/ certification mark out of 400 for the subject.  \nThe PAT is implemented across the first three terms of the school year and should be undertaken as one extended task, which is broken down into different phases or a series of smaller activities that make up the PAT. The planning and execution of the PAT differs from subject to subject.  \nSECTION A is guidelines to educators and SECTION B should be given to learners at the beginning of 2008.  \nAny profession requires of its members a thorough grounding in both practice and theory, and MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY is no exception. It is emphasised that the goal of the Performance Assessment Task is not to produce a skilled craftsperson but a mechanical technology learner in the broadest sense. A nation’s true wealth is in its manpower and education should aim to develop the talents of the learner so that he/she can contribute to the well-being of society by using scientific and technological resources with the greatest efficiency and by continuing to develop them.  \nTo prepare a learner in MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY for one or more of these activities his/her education should develop in him/her:  \n• A mentality which can selectively assimilate ideas, evidence and facts, and by drawing logical conclusions put them to good use creatively and with imagination;  \n• An ability to express ideas and information clearly by speech, writing, sketching or drawing;  \n• A willingness and ability to accept and exercise responsibility, to make decisions , and to learn by experience.  \nAttributes such as these cannot all be achieved in a classroom. A sound knowledge of engineering science is essential to the MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY learner, so also is the close practical acquaintance with the processes. There is no substitute for acquiring the feel of things on the shop floor, where training in the art of making things, the essential bridge between theory and practice, can be so readily obtained. Practicals must therefore be made an interesting and challenging experience, mentally and physically, with encouragement to the learner to use his/her initiative , curiosity and persistence in finding things out for hi/herself. Learning by watching should be kept to the minimum. The giving of some degree of responsibility during practicals is very important as a stimulus and to develop self-confidence.  \nCopyright reserved Please turn over  \nNSC  \nSECTION A (Educator Guidelines)  \n1. 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