Assessment Grade 7

TERM 3

1 – 11 September 2009
Class Assessment
Electricity: Introduction & Systems

14 – 23 September 2009
Class Assessment
Electricity: History of

28 September – 16 October 2009
Class Assessment
Electricity: Components & Circuits

14 October 2009
Standardised Test
All work covered up to test.

20 October – 6 November 2009
Capability Task
Electricity/Electronics

November 2009
Exam
All electricity
&
Technological Process

TERM 2

13 May 2009
Standardised test (55 min)
Theory:
All the work covered for the previous test
Introduction to technology
The technological process
Linework (2 pages of line types)
Drawing technique
Pay special attention to last terms test.
Bring:
Geometry set
Colouring in pencils
Sharp HB pencil

25 - 29 May 2009
Class Assessment
Theory: Worksheet on - Simple machines (Wheels & Axles)

15 - 19 June 2009
Capability Task
Simple machines: Worksheet on - Levers & linkages

22 July 2009
Exam (90 min)
All work covered in Term 1 and 2

Preparing for the exam:
1. Plan your revision timetable realistically and stick to it.
2. Be positive – believe you can do something and you will be able to do it.
3. Things that can prevent you achieving: poor understanding of your work, poor attention, distractions, tiredness, stress and lack of revision and study.

What to study:
Introduction to Technology
Technological Process
Basic drawing skills
- Linework
- Freehand – The Block Method
Safety in the Technology Workshop
Wheels and axles
Levers end linkages

What you will need for the examination:
Black or blue pen only (at least 2).
Clutch pencil or sharp HB pencil.
Eraser
30cm ruler
Calculator
Geometry set
Pencil crayons
NO CORRECTION FLUID ALLOWED!