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Downloaded from hlayiso.com AGRICULTURAL STUDIES Grade 8 & 9 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES 2021
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

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