Victory Academy

Centre number: 010922

Component A
Learner Cala Guide
Learning Area.: History
Level: Ordinary Level
CALA type: Pen and Paper
CALA title: Impact of colonisation
Topic:Colonisation of Zimbabwe (Impact of Colonisation)
Concept/Skills
Communication skills, Self-management ,Research skills, Problem solving

Background.
Colonial policies and institutions played a huge role in the development and underdevelopement
of communities in colonial Zimbabwe. Some of the policies still impact communities in urban and
rural areas of post independence of Zimbabwe, it has been observed that classism still exists.

Total Marks. 20

Part A.
i) Carry out a research on the causes of classism in schools
ii) Present your findings on a table
Part B
iii) Provide a write up on the effects of classism in schools .
iv) Suggest ways of preventing classism in schools

How will you be assessed?

Marks will be awarded for the following elements
 Clear research tool (5)
 Presentation of findings (5)
 effects of classism in schools (5)
 solutions on how to reduce classism in schools (5)
ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
LEARNING AREA : History LEVEL : O level :CALA :COMPONENT A
TITLE: impact of colonisation

Dimensions Excellent Mark Good Mark Satisfactory Mark Unsatisfactory Mark Inadequate Mark
/Criteria
5 4 3 2 0-1
Research Clear Partially Research tool Unclear No
on causes of Research clear with errors Research tool research
bullying tool research tool
tool
5 4 3 2 0-1
Presentation Clear Data Data Data No data
of findings labelled presentation presentation presentation presented
data tool without tool with few tool with many
presentation all labels errors errors
tool
5 4 3 2 0-1
write up on 4 clear 3 effects 2 effects 1 effect No effects
the effects effects
of classism
5 4 3 2 0-1
Solutions to 4 solutions 3 solutions 2 solutions 1 solution No
classism given solutions
provided
Component B
LEARNING AREA : HISTORY
LEVEL :O level
SYLLABUS TOPIC : WORLD WAR 1
SUB -TOPIC : CAUSES OF WORLD WAR 1
CALA TITLE: CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS
COMPETENCIES /SKILLS
 communication
 peace management
 research
 problem solving
 conflict management
 critical thinking

BACKGROUND
Conflicts exist in all spheres of life. These happen at school level, family level, community level, national and the world at large.
Conflicts result in wars, deaths, injuries and displacement of people.
Total Marks. 20 marks

Part A
a) Carry out a research on the causes of conflicts in your school.
b) Pesent your findings on a pie chart.
Part B
c) Discuss the effects of conflicts in your school
d) Suggest ways on how to prevent conflicts in your school.

How you will be assessed

Marks will be awarded for the following elements
 Clear research tool (5)
 Data presentation tool(5)
 Well explained effects of conflicts in your school (5)
 Solutions on how to prevent and manage conflicts in your school (5)

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
LEARNING AREA : History LEVEL : O level :CALA :COMPONENT B
TITLE: conflict resolution

Dimensions Excellent Mark Good Mark Satisfactory Mark Unsatisfactory Mark Inadequate Mark
/Criteria
5 4 3 2 0-1
Research Clear Partially Research tool Unclear No
on causes of Research clear with errors Research tool research
bullying tool research tool
tool
5 4 3 2 0-1
Presentation Clear Data Data Data No data
of findings labelled presentation presentation presentation presented
data tool without tool with few tool with many
presentation all labels errors errors
tool
5 4 3 2 0-1
write up on 4 clear 3 effects 2 effects 1 effect No effects
the effects effects
of conflicts
5 4 3 2 0-1
Solutions to 4 solutions 3 solutions 2 solutions 1 solution No
conflicts given solutions
provided
Learner's Cala Guide
Component C

LEARNING AREA:History
LEVEL: O Level
CALA TYPE:Research, Pen and Paper
SYLLABUS TOPIC: Slave trade
SYLLABUS SUB-TOPIC: impact of slavery and slave trade
CALA TITLE: Impact of slavery and slave trade in the contemporary society
COMPETENCIES
 Research,
 Presentation,
 Problem solving

BACKGROUND
Most of the working class and productive age group has left the country in search of employment, most of them work in semi slavery
conditions at their work stations, this led to the unproductive of the communities.

CALA DESCRIPTION

TOTAL MARKS 20

PART A
a) Carry out a research on the reasons that forces the working class to leave their countries (5)
b) Present your results on a bar graph(5)

PART B
c) Discuss the effects to the countries left by working class (5)
d) Suggest ways of encouraging working class to work in their countries. (5)

HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED

Marks will be awarded for the following elements:
 Questions used in the research
 Presentation of results
 Discussion on effects of semi slavery in foreign countries
 Solutions to avoid the leaving of the working class to go and work in semi slavery conditions.

CALA TIPS
 Use any method of data
 Research in your area
ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
LEARNING AREA : History LEVEL : O level :CALA :COMPONENT C
TITLE: impact of slavery

Dimensions Excellent Mark Good Mark Satisfactory Mark Unsatisfactory Mark Inadequate Mark
/Criteria
5 4 3 2 0-1
Research Clear Partially Research tool Unclear No
on causes of Research clear with errors Research tool research
bullying tool research tool
tool
5 4 3 2 0-1
Presentation Clear Data Data Data No data
of findings labelled presentation presentation presentation presented
data tool without tool with few tool with many
presentation all labels errors errors
tool
5 4 3 2 0-1
write up on 4 clear 3 effects 2 effects 1 effect No effects
the effects effects
to the
countries
left by
workers
5 4 3 2 0-1
Solutions to 4 solutions 3 solutions 2 solutions 1 solution No
prevent given solutions
workers provided
from leaving
Learner Cala Guide
Component D
Learning Area: History
Level : O level
Cala type.:Pen and paper
Syllabus Topic. The Constitution of Zimbabwe
Syllabus sub topic.: Human rights , children's rights

Competence or skills
 Researching
 Problem Solving
 Communicating

Background
It had been discovered that' the learners do not have adequate knowledge on the childrenrights , therefore their rights are violated

Part A
a) Carry out a research on the causes of violation of the the children's rights .
b) Present information in form of a write up
Part B
c) Discuss on the effects of violating the children's rights
d) Suggest possible solutions to promote the children's rights .

How you will be assessed

Marks will be awarded for the following elements
 Clear questionnaire
 Write up showing at least 3 aspects researched.(5)
 Well explained effects of violation and ignoring the girl's rights(5)
 Solutions on how to promote the girls rights (5)
Cala Tips
 Design questionnaire and present it as evidence of research
 Questionnaire should have 6 questions
 Write up should be clearly explained
ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
LEARNING AREA : History LEVEL : O level :CALA :COMPONENT D
TITLE: children’s rights

Dimensions Excellent Mark Good Mark Satisfactory Mark Unsatisfactory Mark Inadequate Mark
/Criteria
5 4 3 2 0-1
Research Clear Partially Research tool Unclear No
on causes of Research clear with errors Research tool research
bullying tool research tool
tool
5 4 3 2 0-1
Presentation Clear Data Data Data No data
of findings labelled presentation presentation presentation presented
data tool without tool with few tool with many
presentation all labels errors errors
tool
5 4 3 2 0-1
write up on 4 clear 3 effects 2 effects 1 effect No effects
the effects effects
of classism
5 4 3 2 0-1
Solutions to 4 solutions 3 solutions 2 solutions 1 solution No
classism given solutions
provided
Learner CALA guide
Component E

LEARNING AREA:History
LEVEL: O Level
CALA TYPE:Research, Pen and Paper
SYLLABUS TOPIC: Great Zimbabwe
SYLLABUS SUB-TOPIC: The decline of Great Zimbabwe
CALA TITLE: Economic factors as a factor that leads to the downfall of a country
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:Research, Presentation, Communication skills

BACKGROUND
Economic factors are the main reasons that has led to the downfall of present Zimbabwe

TOTAL MARKS 20

PART A
a) Carry out a research on the economic causes of present Zimbabwe's downfall to fall due . (5)
b) Present your results (5)

PART B
c) Discuss effects of economic problems on the Zimbabwean economy (5)
d) Suggest ways of improving the economy of Zimbabwe (5)

HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED

Marks will be awarded for the following elements:
 Questions used in the research
 Presentation of results
 Discussion on effects of economic problems in Zimbabwe
 Solutions to improve the economy of Zimbabwe
CALA TIPS
ICT tools
Research in your area
ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
LEARNING AREA : History LEVEL : O level :CALA :COMPONENT D
TITLE: economic factors

Dimensions Excellent Mark Good Mark Satisfactory Mark Unsatisfactory Mark Inadequate Mark
/Criteria
5 4 3 2 0-1
Research on Clear Partially Research tool Unclear No
causes of Research clear with errors Research tool research
bullying tool research tool
tool
5 4 3 2 0-1
Presentation Clear Data Data Data No data
of findings labelled presentation presentation presentation presented
data tool without tool with few tool with many
presentation all labels errors errors
tool
5 4 3 2 0-1
write up on 4 clear 3 effects 2 effects 1 effect No effects
the effects of effects
economic
problems
5 4 3 2 0-1
Solutions to 4 solutions 3 solutions 2 solutions 1 solution No
Zimbabwean given solutions
economy provided