GRADE 7 TECHNOLOGY BASELINE / DIAGNOSTIC ACTIVITY a 18/11700 Questions ‘ANSWER SHEET SET BY: LESEILANE KP Section A Moderated by: LESEILANE K P 1 (Ageia ica |e 7 A B c D TIME ALLOCATION: AS REQUIRED 3 A B c D 4 Ag eBe cele GRADE 7 JANUARY 20__ 5 A B 6 D NAME 6 A B Cc D Fa A B c D 8 (Ae seb ee toed CLASS:_ a ‘AB Tet 10 A B Cc D INSTRUCTIONS: 12 A} 8 | ¢ | 8 + Write your name and class group in the i aATtoB Teh space above and where instructed. Seton 1. Sections A, B and C are multiple-choice - ae be items + After reading each question, select the BEST i$ At Bg t8 CORRECT ANSWER from the four possible u AB e 8 answers (A ~ D). * Onthe answer sheet circle the letter next to 19 Be cep the number of each question that 20 ME Ewe) represents the most correct answer. 21 A | B c D «Use a pen to circle each letter. 22 As EAB Es ee ee 23 (gee Bae ete sD 2. Sections D, E and F are learning activities 24 A B Cc D and must be answered as per each 25 (eee Bas eae instruction. 26 A B c D 27 A B c D ‘ALLOCATION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES PER SECTION AND QUESTIONS Section C 28 A B Cc D 29 A B c D 30 (Ags [Bas eC |sED Lo1 Lo2 Los ; Research by observation Section D (Informal) Section Design and Questions 1-14 - _ Section E | Communication __/ 15 oe uestions: 15 ~ i Make and Investigate B cae? -_ eae ene 120+ /12 Section nez9830 Setion | quesion ce Question 92 a Question 33 | QuestionsaLearner's comment Teacher's comment: TEACHER: DATE: GAUTENG NORTH Education Department GRADE 7 TECHNOLOGY - BASELINE / DIAGNOSTIC ACTIVITY - Note for the Teacher: Use this activity at the start of the Grade 7 year. This activity is not intended as a test. The questions are based on the Grade 6 Assessment Standards. Learners can work in pairs or in larger groups and respond individually after a group discussion. Do not record the individual learner's score; rather identify areas needing attention during your teaching, Use peer reading to support learners with barriers to reading se aS aCe ieSECTION A: LEARNING OUTCOME 1: TECHNOLOGICAL PRO! \CESSES AND SKILLS The leamer will be able to apply technological processes and skills ethically and responsibly using appropriate information and communication technology. 1. Study the illustration below and identify a suitable context. Identify the statement below that best fits the background context to the illustration. A_| Fire c Camping B__| Making food D Singing 2. What advantage will there be in the context illustrated above if more chairs are made must not break easily. available? A__| More equipment to carry C__| Comfortable seating for more people B_| The environment will be harmed D_| The camp site will look nice 3. Food and equipment carried by hikers must be as light as possible and containers Containers made from which material will be best suited for hikers. wood Cc metal ‘>| plastic D glass 4. Which is a logical sequence to follow when performing a practical investigation activity to determine the suitability of a material for a design solution? A | Process data, plan investigation, c conduct investigation, interpret data, evaluate findings, communicate findings Plan investigation, conduct investigation, process data, interpret data, evaluate findings, communicate findings B | Plan investigation, conduct D investigation, evaluate findings, communicate findings, process data, interpret data Conduct investigation, plan investigation, process data, interpret data, evaluate findings, communicate findings5. Whatis the term given to the statement or instruction to develop a product or a solution related to a given problem, need or situation? Specification c Technology o) >| Design brief Dd Communication 6. Complete the following statement. following aspects, material, size and shape, rel The late to design Constraints Instructions | > c D Specifications Briefs design ideas. 7. These are used to develop criteria when making a final selection from a range of Sketches oo Constraints >| Specifications Size 8. Identify the correct names of the tools in the illustration sa Ref ironmongeryonline.com longnose pliers A | Ruler, hammer and wire cutter C | Hammer, tape measure and bench saw B | Tape measure, claw hammer and D | Pliers, mallet and measure 9. Which explanation below describes the process of combining different materials? A | Toremove from a mixture or C__| Gluing of two pieces of wood combination together B | Using a screw to join woodtometal_|D | To mix two or more substances to make a single substance 10. Which safety precaution should be followed when painting or varnishing a finished 4wooden product in the classroom? A_ | Work on newsprint in a well ventilated area. C | Clamp work to the desk 8 | Wear goggles to protect the eyes D__ | Boys and girls with long hair should have it tied up. 11. Which statement below refers to the efficie iency of a making process? ‘A. | Material is wasted when marking out © | Using resources as quickly as possible to make a product B__| Marking-out and layout of a design on the material allows for huge spaces between the different parts D__| Using time optimally, equipment appropriately and materials sparingly 12. Which of the following processes is often process or a sequence of technological p repeated when working through a design rocesses? Design C | Evaluate >| Investigate D__| Make 13. Name the different communication skills shown in the illustrations provided A_ | Two dimensions labeled drawing with C_| Drawings enhanced with labels 14, What method of presentation will you use a topic you want lots of people to look at dimensions B_ | Two dimensional illustrations with D_ | Enhanced three-dimensional notes sketches with labels to present text and graphic information on and to read in a short period of time? Poster C | Model o>] Chart D__| PortfolioSECTION B: LEARNING OUTCOME 2: TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The leamer will be able to understand and apply relevant technological knowledge ethically and responsibly. 15. Name the type of structure/s that is / are generally designed to support a load. ‘A_| Shell C_| Frame B_ | Solid D__| Shell, frame and solid 16. How would you best describe material that is stiff? A_| tis easy to bend C__|itis hard B | Itis difficult to bend D_| Itis weak. 17. Complete the following sentence by selecting the missing word. A solid structure that has a large and heavy base is termed a structure. A_| Tall Cc Stable 8 | Strong Dd |Big 18, Which type of structures will use ground anchors for stability? A tall narrow frame structures C_| Atall concrete structure | >| Ashell structure D_| Alow wide frame structure 19. The material/s best suited to use folding as a technique to reinforce it? Plastic and card C_ | wood | >| concrete D_| Plastic, card and metal 20. Which method of reinforcing is illustrated by the diagonal pieces fixed onto the frame structure below? Ref : www.starcase.com/rack braces_details.htm A_| Cross braces C | Triangular webs B | Folding D__| Cross section21, Why is sealing of food or wood effective as a method for making material last longer? A | Carbon dioxide cannot be given off by | C | it changes the colour and texture of the material the material B | The statement is not correct as wood |D | Oxygen is prevented from getting into cannot be sealed. direct contact with the surface of the material 22. Which of the following best describes a linear motion? A_| Going roundin a circle C_| Moving up and down B | Movement in a straight line D_| Swinging back and forth in an arc 23. In this diagram the snail cam that represents a mechanical system, is turning anti - clockwise. What happens to the movement of the cam follower labeled "A"? A Snail cam ‘A_ | itmoves up and down C_] Itmoves up smoothly then drops down B | itjumps up and down D_| It does not move at all 24. Which statement best describes a pneumatic system? A |itisa sealed or closed system that | C | It is an open system that uses. uses water compressed ait B | Itis a closed system that uses air D__| Itis an open system that uses oil25. Study the illustration of the two syringes. Two syringes are connected using a short length of tubing. Syringe A is a 10 ml syringe and B is a 20 ml syringe. Ref ; won teachersparadise.com/ency/en/ikipedia/t.. Which statement below best describes the working of a hydraulics piston? than pushing in plunger A which will always move in the same direction as B. the length of the tubing makes no difference to the movement of A or B. A_ | Pushing in plunger A, a longer | Pushing in plunger A, a short distance, will move plunger B, a distance, will move plunger B a long shorter distance. This will also work if distance. This will also work if the the tubing is bent 45° as long as there tubing is bent 90° as long as there is is no kink in the tube that prevents the no kink in the tube that prevents the free flow of air. free flow of fluid. B | Pushing in plunger B willbe easier | D | Pushing in plunger A, a longer distance will move plunger B a shorter distance. This will also work if the tubing is bent 280° as long as there is no kink in the tube that prevents the free flow of oil. its energy source. 26. Describe the energy conversion evident in a simple torch that uses cells (chemical) as A. | Battery energy to light and movement | C | Chemical energy to light and sound energy energy B | Chemical energy to light and heat D__| Chemical energy to bulb and sound energy energy 27. Name the component/s that operate/s as an output device in an electrical circuit. A bulb and a motor Connecting wire and a switch >| A battery A switchSECTION C: LEARNING OUTCOME 3: TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between science, technology, society and the environment. 28. Read the statement below on sustainable farming and then respond to the question. “Sustainable agriculture (farming) is a productive, competitive and efficient way to produce safe agricultural products, while at the same time protecting and improving the natural environment and social / economic conditions of local communities.” (Note: Sustainable means: causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time) Select a statement below that best summarises an improved farming process that will minimize the negative effect on people, their health and the environment. A | Sustainable farming will harm the c Sustainable farming is responsible environment and result in local for the high price of agricultural communities becoming poorer. products on the market today B | Sustainable farming means farmers | D | Sustainable farming is the key to will be healthier as they will work providing sufficient food for all harder as they may not use modern people and in protecting the machines to work the land environment. 29. Which disability would you be thinking of if the following advice is offered to make a person with this disability feel included in an oral presentation: The three bits of advice are: 0 Be descriptive. Say, "The computer is about three feet to your left,’ rather than “The computer is over there.” © Speak all of the content presented with overhead projections and other visuals. © When guiding people, offer them your arm rather than grabbing or pushing them. Mobility impairment C_[ Learning disability Visual disability D__| Hearing disability | >|30. Read the Case Study below The indigenous people of Southern Africa used cattle for riding and transporting goods. These were also used by the early European settlers who arrived in Southern Africa in the 1600s. Early in the 20" century the settlers introduced steam and internal combustion engines and these became the new source of power for all forms of work and transportation. (Gracia cat Power in South Acs: past presen andere by chard Fowl) Note: A draught or draft animal is an animal used for its physical (i.e. muscular) power, as in transport and haulage, such as pulling carts or sleds or ploughs. Which statement below describes the similarities in problems identified over time in the case study above and explains any advantages or disadvantages? old fashioned, inefficient and time wasting and should not be used by emerging new farmers to solve similar problems of the past. A_| The transport of people and goods is] C _| The transport of people was the only a common problem identified with common problem. The steam engine cattle being the most profitable and allowed trains to carry people quicker most environmentally friendly solution to their destination. for its time. B | itis true to say that draft animals are | D Modernisation in South Africa should exclude the use of draft animals even if it is the most economical and environmentally friendly method of farming.SECTION D: RESEARCH BY OBSERVATION: Question 31 ‘Answer the question on this question and answer sheet Name EVALUATE PRODUCTS TO SEE WHAT IS GOOD OR WHAT NEEDS TO IMPROVE Instructions: Complete the table after a full class discussion on the criteria listed for evaluation. Identify two products that meet a similar need (e.g. two types of can openers) Analyse the products carefully and complete the table below or copy and complete the table in your workbook. Describe each product according to the criteria listed by completing the table. Criteria for evaluation Product A:__ Product B: Its function E.g. To open sealed cans used to preserve food. its appearance (shape) Who would use it? Where could it be used? Material/s it is made from Reinforcing methods used (How is it made strong?) Any impact the use of the type of material used to make it will have or had on the environment In your own words motivate why you would select one product as a better solution. 1Twill select option because... Informal Assessment: (no rating is given for the activity) A peer does informal assessment. Learners share with a friend what they wrote and the teacher gives feedback on the skill of evaluating SECTION E: DESIGN and COMMUNICATE ACTIVITY Question 32 + The drawing is of a wooden stepladder. It was found that whenever a worker climbed the ladder it slipped on the floor and collapsed flat. + What was actually happening was that the worker climbing the steps created a load acting downwards which passed through the rest of the ladder and into the floor. The floor responded with an equal and opposite resisting force upwards. + Sketch in 2-D, three different solutions to prevent the stepladder shown from collapsing flat when in use. Use labels and enhance sketches appropriately. OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 DESIGN ACTIVITY: Assessment Rubric: Mark out of 6 # Criteria: The learner is able to use freehand 2D sketches to show designs Highly skilled ‘Acceptable level Developing skill Needing attention 4 3 2 ilSketches offer three different possible solutions ‘Sketches offer possible solution but are not clearly illustrated Two sketches offer a possible solution Sketches are not illustrating suitable solutions but an attempt has been made Can use freehand sketches to represent solutions in 2-D Can effectively and creatively use freehand sketches to represent a solution in 2-D Needs assistance to use freehand sketches to represent solution in 2D Has limited ability to use freehand sketches to represent solutions in2D Effective use of colour, shade and texture to enhance the sketches Colour, shade and texture is used to show differences in the sketches Colour, shade and texture do not enhance the sketches Use of colour, shade and texture is not sulted for the sketches Detailed and effective use of notes / labels in the sketches Used notes /labels in the sketches suitably Notes /Tabels add some value to the designs Notes and labels are used but do not add value to the designs Do peer assessment and teacher assessment SECTION F: MAKE AND INVESTIGATE ACTIVITY Question 33 A. MAKE: Follow the instructions below and make your own PANTOGRAPH (A pantograph is an instrument for copying line drawings or pictures to enlarge or reduce them in the process.) masking tape You will need the following: strips of corrugated card, 4 split pins, a pencil with a sharp point, a screw 12 mm long, a screw 30 mm long, a block of wood about 25 mm thick and Steps for making: 1. Cut strips of card about 20 mm wide (2 x 550 mm long), (1X 350 mm long) and (1 x 250 mm long). Cut parallel to the corrugation if using corrugated card. 2. Lay them out according to the picture, and mark with a pencil where the various holes will go. The measurements given indicate the distance between the holes. 3. Use the pencil or any other sharp pointed tool and make holes through the card by pushing and twisting. 4. Insert the three split pins at (A.) (Ensure a loose fit to allow for movement) 5, Insert the screw/ nail at the point labeled “fixed” and attach it using the screw / nail to the block of wood underneath 6. Insert the pencil at the place indicated for the pencil 7. Insert the 30 mm screw at B, to be used as the pointer Pencil B Screw used as pointer 8. Use the tape to fix the block of este a Screw wood to the table surface Siena REF “ So html MAKE ACTIVITY Assessment Rubric: Markoutof__/20 Leameris able to: | Highly skilled | Acceptable level | Developing skill | Needing attention 4 3 2 1 Follows Follows instructions | Follows most Instructions are | Unable to follow 3instructions carefully instructions Tot carried out in| instructions order Measure ‘All accurate Mostly accurate | Some accuracy or | Attempted but very close none accurate Cut ‘Allcuts are smooth | Mostedges are | Some effortto _| Very rough cuts and straight smooth and keep cut smooth straight and straight Work neatly Makes a veryneat | Model is not very | Model is Modelis model neat completed but —_| incomplete unt) Tests the product and | Detailed comments | Comments refer to | Comments refer to | Unable to report on finds out,how wellit | written on positive | positive and positive and any positive or wots and negative design | negative design | negative design _| negative aspects, aspects aspects aspects but are | of the design difficult to understand How to use the pantograph: 1. Take a small drawing or picture that you want to enlarge, and put it under where the pointer is. When you pick up the pencil and move it around, the pointer will move across the small picture. Make sure you can cover the whole picture with the pointer. Adjust the height of the screw so that it just touches the surface. When youre sure you can cover the whole picture, tape it to the table with masking tape. Take a piece of paper, and put it under where the pencil is. Pick up the pencil and move it around, making sure that as your pointer goes from the left edge of the picture to the right, and from top to bottom, the pencil is still somewhere over the paper. When the paper is in the right place, tape it down too. 4, Now copy the picture by putting the pencil down on the paper, and draw lines as you keep your eye on the pointer, to make it follow the lines on the original. You get the most accurate results if you hold the pencil, or the cardboard strip near it, very lightly, so as not to twist the pantograph. en B. INVESTIGATE: 1. Change the position of the pivots and find the ratios of magnitude when the lengths of the arms are changed. 2. Present your finding in a table: ANOTHER RESOURCE: Size of arms | Sizeof | Comments (rectangle) drawing (Ratio to original sketch) 200 x 300 mm 300 x 300 mm iis ://users.hubwest.com/hubert/mrscience/pantograph. ht INVESTIGATE: Assessment rubric Markoutof __/12 Learner is ableto: | Highly skilled | Acceptable level | Developing skill | Needing attention 4 3 2 1 ‘Conduct practical Well planned and Process not well Disjointed Unplanned process investigations systemic process _| planned but approach to with no structured followed followed a logical_| planning with no_| complete 4rder jogical sequence Investigation Process andinterpet | Lots of data Data recorded was | Data recorded Incorrect data dota recorded and the minimum to | limited and recorded detailed, accurate | get an negatively affected interpretations interpretation interpretations presented Evaluate and Concise and ‘Accurate but Mostly accurate | Inaccurate findings ‘communicate findings | accurate findings | lengthy findings | findings are communicated communicated communicated _| communicated Do peer assessment and teacher assessment. THE END TEACHERS’ GUIDE MEMORANDUM GRADE 7: INTRODUCTION: ‘+ The importance of the baseline / diagnostic activity is the discussion with learners about why they responded in the way that they did to questions they got wrong. * Discuss each option when giving feedback. This will develop a broader conceptual understanding that is required of learners. Help them to understand why their responses are wrong, ‘© The focus is about making sure learners understand the basic knowledge, concepts and skills used, NOTE: * This activity is less about the marks that the learner may or may not achieve. * It must be used to consolidate the work done in Grade 6, based on the NCS. «It must inform the Grade 7 teaching and learning process. * Train learners how to respond to multiple-choice questions. They must read all the possible responses before making the best selection. * To save paper, print a set of instructions for a class group and let learners complete their responses in their workbook. * Share your findings with your Grade 6 teachers. Questions ANSWER SHEET Section A = co] lala) lO Bees Be Bede eelele 120) 00 | co | co) co lalojo|o) | Ce) |00|c0 ojala] El ele >| 0] lalalo‘Section D: Research by observation Activity (Informal Assessment) 16 ‘Section E: Design and Communicate Activity Possible solutions See rubric for clarification / 16 Asketch 7 showing rubber on the feet area or other ideas 1g | Section F: Make and wate Activity See rubrics for clarification. (20+12) THE END