Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises the Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies Paper 2 (Project) Mid Term 2 Exam 2025 with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The exam paper, titled "PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES PROJECT," is a project-based assessment designed for Grade 8 learners. It is intended to be completed over a duration of 1 month, with learners working in groups of 4 to 5. The project emphasizes the use of recycled or locally available materials and is marked out of a total of 40 marks.

  The core task of the project is for groups to design and make a simple bird feeder to encourage birds to visit the school compound. The assessment is structured into three main tasks, broken down as follows:

  • Task 1: Design and Planning (12 marks)
    • 1. Bird Feeder Design (6 marks): Learners are required to create a freehand pictorial sketch of their proposed simple bird feeder. The sketch should clearly illustrate the appearance of the bird feeder and include main measurements or proportions.
    • 2. Material Selection (3 marks): Groups must choose and list the locally available or recycled materials they intend to use for constructing the bird feeder (e.g., plastic bottles, wood scraps, coconut shells, string). They also need to explain why they selected these specific materials, considering factors like availability, cost, suitability, and sustainability.
    • 3. Tool Selection (3 marks): Learners must select and list the appropriate tools needed for marking out, cutting, joining, and finishing the chosen materials. Tools can be selected from a provided list or others available in the school workshop or at home.
  • Task 2: Implementation and Process (20 marks)
    • 4. Marking Out and Cutting (10 marks): Using the selected tools, groups are to mark out and cut the parts of the bird feeder from their chosen materials, adhering to their design. (This stage is likely assessed through teacher observation of the process and accuracy).
    • 5. Assembly (10 marks): Learners must carefully assemble the cut parts to create the bird feeder as per their sketch. The assessment will focus on the stability of the bird feeder and its ability to hold birdseed. (This stage is also likely assessed through teacher observation of the process and the final product).
    • 6. Process Documentation (2 marks): Groups are required to document their work by taking videos or photos at each stage of the project: designing, selecting materials and tools, marking out, cutting, and assembling.
  • Task 3: Portfolio and Reflection (8 marks)
    • 7. Electronic Portfolio Creation (6 marks): Learners must create an electronic portfolio (e.g., a digital folder) containing the videos and photos taken during the project implementation (as per Q6). The portfolio should be clearly named with the group's name.
    • 8. Benefits Statement (2 marks): Groups need to state two benefits of having bird feeders in the school compound.
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 8
• Subject:

  PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES

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