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1. Introduction (39 KB)

• Purpose of this Document
• The Need for this Document

2. Assessment and the NQF (47 KB)

• The Principles of the NQF and Assessment
• The Objectives of the NQF

3. Overview of Assessment (92 KB)

• Introduction
• The Principles of good Assessment
• OBET and Assessment
• Criterion-referenced Assessment
• Formative and Summative Assessment
• Assessment Methods and Instruments
• Evidence
• Quality of Evidence
• Types of Evidence

4. NQF Standards and Assessment (42 KB)

• Unit Standards and Assessment
• The Qualification and Assessment
• Recognition of Prior Learning

5. The Assessor (35 KB)

• Introduction
• The Role of the Assessor
• The Expertise of the Assessor
• Who should assess?

6. The Assessment Process (56 KB)

• Introduction
• Steps in the Assessment Process
• Re-assessment and Appeals
• Integrated Assessment
• Language and Assessment

7. Moderation (56 KB)

• Introduction
• How does Moderation occur?
• Responsibilities of SAQA and its associated bodies
• Planning for Moderation
• Designing a Moderation System
• The Management Structure
• Components of a Moderation System
• Moderation Methods

Definition of terms (40 KB)