Downloaded from hlayiso.com
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Grade 8 & 9
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
2021
Skip to contentPractical assessment task
Grade 8 Agric Studies Planning documents 2021
Grade 8 Agricultural Studies practical assessment task from the 2021, 30 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download.
Agricultural Studies · Grade 8 · 2021. Practical assessment task, 30 pages. Read online or download the PDF.
- Subject
- Agricultural Studies
- Grade
- Grade 8
- Document type
- Practical assessment task
- Year
- 2021
- Curriculum
- CAPS
- Pages
- 30
- File size
- 1.5 MB
Loading document…
Loading document…
1 of 30
Document textSearch extracted text and jump to a page.
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
2
Index: Internal Assessment Documents
Document Description Page
Summary Progression and - Grade 8 – 9 (Educator/HOD control sheet to 3
Assessment report progression)
Work Schedule /ATP - Grade – 8 (Embedded) 4
- 9 (Embedded) 5
Assessment Summative Assessment:
Content for tests and Examinations Grade 8-9 6
Analysis for Assessment task 7
Programme of assessment 8
Supporting Documents Title Page 9
Teacher Database form 10
Index for educator portfolio 11
Grade 8-9 Learner portfolio
- Consolidation and index 12-13
File dividers 14-17
Admission of noncompliance 18
Cluster moderation reports
- Moderation Report - Educator portfolio 19
- Learner portfolio 20
- Appendix A – Own SBA assessment tool 21-22
Teacher Subject File - Index 23
Subject Master File – Index 24
Marksheets - Grade 8 – 9 (CAPS) 25
COSTING of hydroponic systems(Grade 8) 26-30
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
3
Summary Progression and Assessment: Agricultural Studies School Name: _____________________
Educator/HOD – Summative-, formative assessment and curriculum progression control sheet.
Term Grade 8 - Knowledge Area Progression Grade 9 - Knowledge Area Progression
1 General farming, production factors and agricultural resources Curriculum: General farming, production factors and agricultural resources: Curriculum:
Development of agriculture in South Africa To date: Financial, Natural, & Human To date:
Basic resources for farming: Behind: Pollution Behind:
Natural resources. Ahead: Farming methods Ahead:
Farming systems & farm Planning Formative: Farm planning: Camps/ Fencing Formative:
Safety and communication CW/HW: Safety and communication CW/HW
Tools, equipment and Machines and alternative energy Infor. Tests: Tools, equipment and Machines and alternative energy Infor. Tests
Basic farm implements & Tools. SBA: Basic Farm implements & maintenance. SBA:
Wind, Hydro, Biofuel, Biogas& Solar Assignment: Application of Wind, Hydro, Biofuel, Biogas& Solar Assignment
Test: Test:
2 Plant Production & Horticulture Curriculum: Plant Production & Horticulture Curriculum:
Soil as medium for production To date: Soil characteristics To date:
Soil Cultivation Behind: Soil Cultivation- Irrigation and drainage Behind:
Requirements of plant growth Ahead: Requirements of plant growth- Nutrients, propagation etc Ahead:
Alternative planting mediums Formative: Alternative planting mediums Formative:
Identify crops produced in South Africa. CW/HW: Economic importance of crops CW/HW:
Infor. Tests: Explain and understand weed, pest and disease control. - Manual, Infor. Tests
SBA: Biological & Chemical control SBA:
Assignment: Assignment:
Integrated pests and disease management
Exam: Exam:
3 Animal Production Curriculum: Animal Production Curriculum:
Identify different animal breeds (Cattle, Sheep etc) To date: Purpose of different animal breeds (Cattle, Sheep etc) To date:
Identify the basic requirements for optimal animal production: Behind: Apply the basic requirements for optimal animal production: Behind:
Environmental factors Ahead: Environmental factors Ahead:
Management Formative: Management Formative:
HW/CW: Housing CW/HW:
Infor. Tests: Care and health Infor. Tests:
SBA: Nutrition - Feed components and fodder SBA:
Test: Breeding and selection Test:
Assignment: Assignment:
4 Business planning and practices Curriculum: Business planning and practices Curriculum:
Good record keeping & Budgeting. To date: Introduction to the development of basic SWOT analyses for a farming To date:
Marketing and price setting Complete: enterprise Complete:
Harvesting and Storage Formative Apply basic record keeping concepts. Formative
Processing and value adding CW/HW: Marketing and price setting CW/HW:
SBA. Understand the basic principles of supply and demand in price SBA.
Final Exam determination. Final Exam:
Harvesting and Storage
Processing, Value adding & Packaging.
SIGNATURE AND NAME: HOD ________________________ SIGNATURE AND NAME: EDUCATOR __________________________
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
4
2021 Annual Teaching Plan: AGRICULTURAL STUDIES: Grade Gr 8
2021 ATP Gr 8 Agric
Studies .docx
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
5
2021 Annual Teaching Plan: AGRICULTURAL STUDIES: Grade Gr 9
2021 ATP Gr 9 Agric
Studies .docx
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6
Summative assessment: Table for setting tests and Examination Common Papers and for school
Term Format Grade 8 Grade 9
1 Test 1
Section A: 20
Section B:55 Content: ATP Term 1 - Week 1-9 Content: ATP Term 1 - Week 1-9
Marks: 75
Time: 60 Min / Paper
2 Test 2
Section A – 20
Section B – 55 Content: ATP Term 2 - Week 1-9 Content: ATP Term 2 - Week 1-9
Mark allocation: 75
Time: 60 Min / paper
3 Test 3 –
Section A: 30
Section B: 70 Content: ATP Term 3 - Week 1-9 Content: ATP Term 3 - Week 1-9
Time: 90 Min
Marks 100
4 FINAL EXAMINATION
Section A – 30 Content Years work Content Years work
Section B – 70
Time: 90 Min
Marks 100
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 7
Each assessment task for Grade 8-9 (Examination papers, tests, formal assessment tasks) must be set according to the following
analysis instrument, indicating the levels for type of cognitive demand and difficulty of question within each type of cognitive
demand.
Type of cognitive demand % Level of difficulty %
Basic Conceptual, knowledge Easy 40
Recall
Literal comprehension 30 Moderate 40
Making simple evaluation judgments in terms of previously acquired facts Difficult 20
Comprehension, Application Easy 40
Understanding, application, analysis of previously acquired information in a
familiar context. 40 Moderate 40
Making evaluative judgments that require the use of a range of previously
Difficult 20
acquired facts/information
Problem-solving Easy
40
Analysis, interpretation, and application of information in a new or
unfamiliar context 30 Moderate
40
Synthesis, creation of a novel solution or product,
Evaluation or making judgment in relation to a mixture of old and new
Difficult 20
material or information
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8
Programme of Assessment Gr 8
Grade 8 Formal School-Based Assessments Final End-of-Year
Assessments
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
SBA 30% 30% 30% Add and convert the 3 terms
marks to 30%
Date: Date: Date:
PAT 30% 30% 30% Add and convert all terms marks
to 30%
Date: Date: Date:
Theory 40% 40% 40% Final written exam
100 marks convert to 40%
Date: Date: Date:
Term Report 100%
100% 100% 100%
End of the year mark
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
9
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Supporting Documents for
educator’s and learner’s
portfolio
2021
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
10
DIRECTORATE: CURRICULUM – FET SCHOOLS
TEACHER DATA BASE
Agricultural Studies
(Keep original in Portfolio and send copy to
Subject AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
School
Town
Year 2021 District:
Telephone - school
Fax – school
E-mail – School
Name of Principal/Director
Cell number of principal
E-mail – principal
Name of HOD / SUBJECT HEAD
Cell number of HOD
E-mail of HOD
Surname and initials of Teacher
Name of teacher
Cell number of teacher
E-mail – teacher
Qualification of teacher
ID number of teacher
Persal number
Years teaching
Agricultural subjects
experience in:
Approximate duration of each period minutes
8
Number of periods per
9
grade per week
Name of textbook used by learners
Grade 8:
Grade 9:
Grade Grade 8 Grade 9
Classes
Total number of
learners per class
English
Afrikaans
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
11
APPENDIX A
1.1 INDEX FOR TEACHERS PORTFOLIO AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES GRADE 8-9
INDEX MINIMUM PIECES TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PORTFOLIO (SBA File)
SUMMARY: Progress and Assessment
WORKSCHEDULE/ATP (Appendix A)
MARKSHEETS. Summary of Internal assessment marks. (APPENDIX B)
INTERNAL MODERATION REPORTS
Report included (Y/N) Report Included (Y/N) Report included (Y/N)
INFORMATION
SHEETS Date Signature Date Signature Date Signature
School (1ce/term)
Cluster (1ce/year)
District
Provincial
The PORTFOLIO is NOT a subject file. All the necessary memorandums and/or marking criteria for
each assessment must be in the portfolio.
Separate portfolios must be handed in for separate teachers and grades.
1. SBA - Worksheets must be included in the portfolio.
PRACTICAL INVESTIGATIONS / 3 per year minimum / 4 per year maximum, minimum of 50 marks per worksheet.
WORKSHEETS / ASSIGNMENTS (Labeled as 1.1 – 1.3)
Skills focused. One (1) per year per learner.
Minimum time of 5 hours to complete the project.
2. PAT
Knowledge and or / Skills
Clear framework and criteria must be given. (Labeled 2.1 - 2.3)
Minimum 1/week
DAILY/ WEEKLY Written work, Homework, class work etc. Testing knowledge, skills, and application
ASSIGNMENTS/HOMEWORK Not considered for final mark.
Knowledge and or / THREE papers minimum/year plus memorandum. (marking criteria)
3 CONTROLLED TESTS
Minimum 50 marks according to prescribed format (Labeled as 4.1 – 4.3)
Skills
FINAL EXAMINATION
Final (Grade 8-9) Examination paper plus memo. (4.1)
4 According to prescribed format
examination
The content of the index and the content of the portfolio must correspond. The teacher portfolio must be moderated once a term on Appendix F by HOD, Subject head
etc. – and must be included in teacher portfolio.
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
12
GRADE 8 Agricultural Studies
Learner Summary sheet
DISTRICT: CIRCUIT:
SCHOOL: LEARNER:
Name: ………………………… Teacher: …………….……………... Grade: 8-9 Year: 2021
Learner marks consolidation Grade 8-9
Forms of assessment:
1 Worksheet / Simulation / Worksheet / Case 1.1 1.2 1.3
Skills Focused Study / Project / Research project
Achieved marks
Knowledge and or /
Date
skills Marls allocated 30
2. PAT - Practical skills 2.1 2.2 2.3
60%
Practical skills
Achieved marks
Date
Marks allocated 30
3. Controlled tests (Term 1 - Term 3) 3.1 3.2 3.2
Achieved marks
Knowledge
Date
Marks allocated 40
TERM TOTAL
Learners mark
Year Mark 100
4. End of the year Paper 1(4.1)
Examination
examination
40%
100 Total 100
Year mark convert to End of year examination convert to
(60%) (40%) Promotion Mark
Internal assessment:
+ =
Learners Declaration Student Educator
Signature Signature
I declare that the tasks completed for the various assessment
types are my own work.
EACH LEARNER SHOULD COMPLETE THIS FORM IN PERSON. EACH CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO PRESENT HIS/HER WORK FOR ASSESSMENT BY THE SCHOOL AND MODERATION BY THE DEPARTMENT. THIS COMPLETED CONSOLIDATION SHEET MUST BE
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
13
GRADE 8 Agricultural Studies
Learner Summary sheet
DISTRICT: CIRCUIT:
SCHOOL: LEARNER
Assessments
Max marks Weight of term
Converted Converted Moderated
Term total
Final
Marks
converted
Date obtained weight mark mark mark
Term 1
Activity 30%
Test 40%
PAT 30%
Total Term 1 100
Activity 30%
Test 40%
PAT 30%
Total term 2 100
Activity 30%
Test 40%
PAT 30%
Total Term 3 100
Term 4
Final exam 100
Progression mark: SBA (Activities) Term 1-3 30%
+ PAT Term 1- 3 30%
End of year examination 40%
Progression: 100%
……………………… ………… ……………………
Signature: Learner Date Signature: Teacher Date
………………………………… …….…… …………………..
Signature: School moderator Date District Moderator Date
……………………….. ………….
Provincial Moderator Date
School stamp:
School stamp
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
14
Term 1
Activity:
Test:
PAT:
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
15
Term 2
Activity: Soil
PAT: Seedlings
Test
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
16
Term 3
Activity: Farming systems
PAT: Harvesting/ Value adding
Test
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
17
Term 4
End of year exam
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
18
LEARNERS ADMISSION
of
Non- compliance
I, _____________________________________________________ in
Full name and surname of learner
Grade __________ wish to state that I
(Grade & class group) did not participate in a(n)
Indicate with an X did not complete my
did not hand in my
Agricultural Sciences Task relating to __________________________________
Project/Assignment Topic
Class test
on the _____ / _____ / 20___, which was indicated as the due date for the said work.
The reason(s) for my actions indicated above is / or are as follow(s):
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Notwithstanding the reason(s) provided, I further wish to state that I have been granted an extension
of __________ days beyond the indicated due date to complete the said work.
In addition to the above extension, the educator afforded me every opportunity to complete
the said work.
I, however, not only failed to honor the above arrangements, but failed to accede to the teacher’s
numerous requests to complete the said work.
Yours sincerely
_________________________ ________________________ ______/______/20___
Learner: Sign & Print Name Educator: Sign & Print Name
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 19
1A - AGRICULTURAL STUDIES - CLUSTER MODERATION REPORT
Name of School Teachers Name Schools Contact Numbers Moderator’s Name Moderator’s Signature
Grade 8 9 Teacher Portfolio Available Yes No Learner Portfolio/s Provided Yes No Moderator’s School
Part A Teacher portfolio (Item availability)
1 Index, bound and divided yes no completed yes no 5 Homework on Work-schedule yes no completed yes no Comments:
2 Progression and Assessment yes no completed yes no 6 Summary mark-sheet yes no completed yes no
3 Teacher consolidation sheet yes no completed yes no 7 Summary of Homework yes no completed yes no
4 Work-schedule yes no completed yes no 8 Subject planning / Period planning yes no completed yes no
5 Summary of averages yes no completed yes no 10 Internal Moderation reports yes no completed yes no
Part B Task 1 (Investigation)
1 Task in portfolio yes no 7 Has the learner scores been recorded? yes no Comments:
2 Marking tool in portfolio yes no 8 Were the learner scores converted? yes no
3 Is the task up to the required standard? yes no Mark the task in learner portfolio and answer the questions:
4 Has the task been marked? yes no 9 Is the marking tool user friendly? yes no
5 Did the teacher use a realistic marking criteria yes no 10 Is the marking appropriate? yes no
6 Has the task been moderated (internally)? yes no 11 Do you obtain the same scores as educator? yes no
Task 2 (Formal Test 1 or 2) - Mark with X
1 Task in portfolio yes no 7 Has the learner scores been recorded? yes no Comments:
2 Marking tool in portfolio yes no 8 Were the learner scores converted? yes no
3 Is the task up to the required standard? yes no Mark the task in learner portfolio and answer the questions:
4 Has the task been marked? yes no 9 Is the marking tool user friendly? yes no
5 Did the teacher use a realistic marking criteria yes no 10 Is the marking appropriate? yes no
6 Has the task been moderated (internally)? yes no 11 Do you obtain the same scores as educator? yes no
Task 3 (Research Project) Grade 10-11 only
1 Task in portfolio yes no 7 Has the learner scores been recorded? yes no Comments:
2 Marking tool in portfolio yes no 8 Were the learner scores converted? yes no
3 Is the task up to the required standard? yes no Mark the task in learner portfolio and answer the questions:
4 Has the task been marked? yes no 9 Is the marking tool user friendly? yes no
5 Did the teacher use a realistic marking criteria yes no 10 Is the marking appropriate? yes no
Task 4 (June Common Examination)
1 Task in portfolio yes no 7 Has the learner scores been recorded? yes no Comments:
2 Marking tool in portfolio yes no 8 Were the learner scores converted? yes no
3 Is the task up to the required standard? yes no Mark the task in learner portfolio and answer the questions:
4 Has the task been marked? yes no 9 Is the marking tool user friendly? yes no
5 Did the teacher use a realistic marking criteria yes no 10 Is the marking appropriate? yes no
6 Has the task been moderated (internally)? yes no 11 Do you obtain the same scores as educator? yes no
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 20
1B. - AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES –LEARNER PORTFOLIO MODERATION
Part A Learner portfolio (Item availability)
1 Name of learner 1 Learner consolidation form yes no completed yes no Comments:
2 Name of learner 2 Learner consolidation form yes no completed yes no
3 Name of learner 3 Learner consolidation form yes no completed yes no
Part B Task 1 (Investigation)
1 Task in portfolio yes no Mark the task in learner portfolio and answer the questions: Comments:
2 Has the task been marked? yes no 6 Were corrections made, is there a memorandum? yes no
3 Has the task been moderated (internally)? yes no 7 Is the marking appropriate? yes no
4 Did the teacher use a realistic marking criteria yes no 8 Did the teacher use a memo/rubric for marking? yes no
5 Is the learner score recorded in front sheet? yes no 9 Do you obtain the same scores as educator? yes no
Task 2 (Formal Test 1 or 2) Mark with X
1 Task in portfolio yes no Mark the task in learner portfolio and answer the questions Comments:
2 Has the task been marked? yes no 6 Were corrections made, is there a memorandum? yes no
3 Has the task been moderated (internally)? yes no 7 Is the marking appropriate? yes no
4 Did the teacher use a realistic marking criteria yes no 8 Did the teacher use a memo/rubric for marking? yes no
5 Is the learner score recorded in front sheet? yes no 9 Do you obtain the same scores as educator? yes no
Task 3 (Research Project) Grade 10-11 only
1 Task in portfolio yes no Mark the task in learner portfolio and answer the questions Comments:
2 Has the task been marked? yes no 6 Were corrections made, is there a memorandum? yes no
3 Has the task been moderated (internally)? yes no 7 Is the marking appropriate? yes no
4 Did the teacher use a realistic marking criteria yes no 8 Did the teacher use a memo/rubric for marking? yes no
5 Is the learner score recorded in front sheet? yes no 9 Do you obtain the same scores as educator? yes no
Task 4 (June Common Examination)
1 Task in portfolio yes no Mark the task in learner portfolio and answer the questions Comments:
2 Has the task been marked? yes no 6 Were corrections made, is there a memorandum? yes no
3 Has the task been moderated (internally)? yes no 7 Is the marking appropriate? yes no
4 Did the teacher use a realistic marking criteria yes no 8 Did the teacher use a memo/rubric for marking? yes no
5 Is the learner score recorded in front sheet? yes no 9 Do you obtain the same scores as educator? yes no
Additional comments if any:
A
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
21
Appendix A
SBA MODERATION REPORT (Done by H.O.D. /Subject head when teacher sets her/his own
SBA Task)
This report should be completed for each SBA task contributing to the SBA mark of learners
DISTRICT
SCHOOL
SUBJECT GRADE
EDUCATOR(S)
HOD
DATE Pre-moderation: Post-moderation:
10% or a maximum of 6 tasks have to be moderated per subject.
TASK MODERATED:
PRE-MODERATION
ASSESSMENT TASK YES NO COMMENTS
The task corresponds with the programme of assessment
The duration and total of the task are indicated and in
accordance with CAPS
The instructions clear and unambiguous
The task covers the content for the grade as stipulated in
CAPS/provincial assessment guidelines
The marks allocated per topic are in accordance with
CAPS/provincial assessment guidelines
The task caters for a variety of questions
A correct analysis of cognitive levels is done for the task
and is included in portfolio
The task incorporates different cognitive levels in
accordance with CAPS/provincial assessment guidelines
The language and terminology used is appropriate and
relevant for the grade
The mark allocation on the assessment task is the same
as in the memorandum
There is time allocated for the completion of the task
adequate
The quality of the illustrations, graphs or tables are clear,
relevant and user-friendly
The task is neatly typed and the numbering is correct
MEMORANDUM or RUBRIC YES NO COMMENTS
Is neatly typed and included in the teacher’s file
Is relevant and appropriate for marking of the set task
Provides correct responses to questions in the task
Mark allocation is appropriate for responses expected
Allows for alternative responses
The memorandum / rubric is clear and neatly typed
The memorandum / rubric is complete with mark
allocation and mark distribution within questions
The memorandum / rubric is user friendly
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
22
The mark allocation is commensurate with the level of
difficulty and time allocated for completion of the task
POST MODERATION
MARKING YES NO COMMENTS
The total obtained is clearly indicated on the front of the
task with a signature and the date is attached
Marking is done in accordance with the
memorandum/rubric
Ticks used to clearly indicate where learners obtained
marks
The quality and standard of the marking is acceptable
Marks per sub-question are carried out to the right of each
sub-question
The total per question is correctly added and indicated at
the left top next to the question number
The marks are correctly added and transferred to the front
of the task
The marks are correctly transferred to the mark sheet
RECORDING YES NO COMMENTS
The subject recording mark sheet is included in the
teacher’s file
The recording mark sheet is in accordance with the
guidelines given in the CAPS/provincial assessment
guidelines
The marks are correctly transferred from learner’s tasks to
the mark sheet
The marks are correctly converted according to
CAPS/provincial assessment guidelines
LEARNER TASKS MODERATED
MODERATED
NAME OF LEARNER MARK COMMENTS
MARK
1
2
3
4
5
6
AREAS OF GOOD PRACTICE
CHALLENGES
RECOMMENDATIONS/FOLLOW-UP
____________________________ _________________________ ____________
HOD/ SUBJECT HEAD SIGNATURE DATE
____________________________ _________________________ ____________SCHOOL
TEACHER SIGNATURE DATE STAMP
____________________________ _________________________ ____________
PRINCIPAL SIGNATURE DATE
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
23
TEACHER SUBJECT
INFORMATION/FILE
INDEX
Personal information
Timetable
Subject matter
Agricultural Studies - CAPS
Subject management related Matter
Subject lesson plans / Period planning
Minutes of meetings (copy)
Textbook/Notes register
Equipment registers.
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
24
SUBJECT MASTER FILE
INFORMATION
INDEX
Official documents
Agricultural Studies – CAPS
Assessment and planning guidelines.
National Protocol on assessment
National Policy pertaining program- and promotion
requirements.
Subject related information
Minutes of meetings – School
District Provincial invites received – meetings and
training.
Originals of subject information received and/or CD with
electronic copies of all documents.
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com 25
Recording Sheet Grade 8-9(CAPS) Appendix D
Agricultural Sciences Informal Assignments (Formative Assessment) Formal (Summative Assessment)
SBA - Practical Investigations / PAT / November Promotion
FINAL CASS YEAR MARK
Controlled tests
Worksheets Research Project Examination Mark Mark
JUNE REPORT Mark
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 4.1
SEPT Report ark
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 3.1 3.2 3.3
Final CPAT MARCH Test
Final Exam
Total Final SBA Total Total Final Cass Convert to
Name of Learner 30 30 40 100 100 100 60 100 40 100
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Total Marks
Class Average
% Learners pass
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
26
Grade 8 - Cost of Hydroponic Systems as indicated in
ATP
Floating Box System
Tools needed
Tape measure
PVC cutter
75mm Hole saw
Electric or Battery Drill
Drill bit and tap drill bit for micro sprinkler nozzle
20mm spade drill bit or hole saw
35mm spade drill bit or hole saw
Quantity Item Price per item Total
1 7 20mm PVC – T R6.00 R42.00
2 4 20mm PVC – Elbow R6.00 R24.00
3 12 Threaded micro sprayer nozzle R10.00 R120.00
(180 degree)
4 4 Threaded micro sprayer nozzle R10.00 R40.00
(360 degree)
5 12 75mm Net Pots/ plastic cup with R1.50 R18.00
holes
6 12 75mm Neoprene disc/ sponge R13.00 R156.00
cut into disc
7 1 20mm Grommet R7.00 R7.00
8 1 20mm HDPE Insert Elbow R5.00 R5.00
9 ±250mm 20mm HDPE Pipe R7.00 per meter R7.00
10 1 100L Storage Box R200.00 R200.00
11 ±6m 20mm PVC Pipe R9.50 for 2m R28.50
12 1 20mm PVC Male adapter R3.00 R3.00
13 1 1000L per/hour Pump solar or R300.00 R300.00
electrical
14 1 Mech filter bag for pump R40.00 R40.00
Total: R990.50
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
27
Pipe System
Tools needed
Tape measure
PVC cutter
Electric or Battery Drill
50mm Hole saw and 20mm spade drill bit or hole saw
Screwdriver
Scissors
Quantity Item Price per item Total
1 4m 110mm PVC
R85.00 per m R340.00
2 6m 32mm PVC R32.00 per 4m R64.00
3 4 20 mm PVC R R9.50 for 2m R19.00
(to connect pump to top 110 mm PVC pipe, 110mm
PVC pipes with each other and drain back to
storage box from the last 110mm PVC pipe)
4 8 110mm PVC end caps R13.00 R104.00
5 8 110mm pipe clips R16.25 R130.00
6 8 32mm PVC T R38.00 R304.00
7 4 32 PVC elbows R14.74 R58.96
8 8 20mm PVC elbows R6.00 R48.00
9 8 20mm grommets (drill hole in endcap and R7.00 R56.00
insert)
10 1 20mm PVC Male adapter R3.00 R3.00
11 1 PVC glue R50.00 for R50.00
50ml
12 16 Screws for pipe clips R16.00 for 25 R16.00
13 20 Plastic cup 50mm R89 for 12 R148.33
14 1 Cotton stuffing R459.00 R459.00
15 1 Water pump solar or electrical R300.00 R300.00
16 1 Mech filter bag for pump R40.00 R40.00
17 1 Coco-peat R99 for 5kg R99.00
18 1 Storage box 100L R200.00 R200.00
Total: R2439.29
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
28
Vertical System (Calculated for 3 rows with 6 openings each)
Tools needed
Tape measure
PVC cutter
Electric or Battery Drill
5mm Drill bit
32mm hole saw.
Quantity Item Price per item Total
1 5m 32mm PVC pipe R R32.00 per 4m R64.00
2 3 32mm PVC caps R13.00 R39.00
3 18 32mm 45degree junctions R38.00 R684.00
4 2 32mm PVC tees R38.00 R76.00
5 1 32mm elbow R14.74 R14.74
6 6m 15mm HDPE pipe R3.00 R18.00
7 1 15mm HDPE insert end R5.00 R5.00
cap
8 1 15mm HDPE insert elbows R5.00 R5.00
9 1m 5mm micro sprinkler tube R6.00 R6.00
10 3 5mm barbed connectors R1.50 R4.50
11 1 100L storage box R200.00 R200.00
12 Rockwool, sponge or R30.00 R30.00
(Polyester/ cotton) stuffing
13 1 Water pump solar or R300.00 R300.00
electrical
14 1 Mech filter bag for pump R40.00 R40.00
Total: R1486.24
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
29
Vertical System with plastic bottles (calculated for 3 rows with 5 bottles each)
Tools needed
Tape measure
Trimming knife
Electric or Battery Drill
4mm Drill bit
Screwdriver
5mm drill bit
25mm hole saw or spade drill bit
Quantity Item Price per item Total
1 15 2L plastic bottles R- R-
2 0.5m Wooden plank R- R-
3 3 Screws R16.00 for 25 R16.00
4 Potting soil R35.00 R35.00
Total: R51.00
This system should be adapted to ensure constant water flow without or with a pump sytem. Using
a bottle and allow gravitational water that flow through the system are suggested see picture below
of how it is employed on a different system.
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Downloaded from hlayiso.com
30
Swapping the bottles, create a flow of water.
AGRICULTURAL STUDIES
Study this subject
Notes, quizzes and topic questions for Grade 8 Agricultural Studies.