Who marks the tests, tasks and exams for Grades 4 to 9?
Grade 4 to 9 assessments can be marked by the parent/guardian or tutor using the memorandums provided. Certain assessment components are accompanied by a rubric that indicates how the assessment component should be answered, as well as how to mark and score the component. Marks should be captured on the
Optimi Learning Portal.
It is in the best interest of the learner for the parent/guardian to ensure that the results of the assessment tasks such as tests and examinations are valid and reliable by implementing measures such as the invigilation of the learner during the process of completing the assessment tasks.
The parent/guardian should monitor the progress of the learner between Grades 1 to 9, and they should keep a record of the learner’s progress, which should be available upon request. They should also submit the reports (generated by a competent assessor) at the end of Grades 3, 6, and 9 to the Head of the Department at their Provincial Department of Education.
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Where can I find assessments and memorandums?
Tests, tasks, examinations, and memorandums for Grades 4 to 9 are made available only in electronic format on the Optimi Learning Portal (OLP). To download assessments and memorandums: Log in to OLP using your login details as guardian/tutor. Select ...
Who marks the assessments for Grades 1 to 3?
As the parent/guardian, you may mark Grade 1 to 3 assessments. It is in the best interest of the learner for the parent to ensure that the results of the assessment tasks are valid and reliable by implementing measures such as the invigilation of the ...
When do Grade 4 to 9 learners need to write tests and exams?
Grade 4 to 9 learners don't write tests according to a set timetable, they may write tests according to the suggested timetable available on the Optimi Learning Portal (OLP) or when they feel ready to do so and tests are available for download at any ...
By when must we complete all assessments for Grades 4 to 9?
We recommend that tasks are completed per term in order not to overwhelm the learner. You will see suggested completion dates on the Optimi Learning Portal - use the Calendar tab to help you with your planning. These dates are suggested completion ...
When can I download Grade 12 PATs and orals?
Grade 12 assessments consist of: Tasks: available to download from OLP. tests and exams: only available to download by the invigilator as per the specified timetable. oral assessments for languages: instructions are available to download from OLP, ...