Technology Grade 9 Mini Pat Term 1 Memorandum Direct

+------------------+-----------------------------------------------+--------------+ | Phase | Assessment Focus | Max Mark | +------------------+-----------------------------------------------+--------------+ | 1. Investigate | Bridge types, forces, materials, constraints | / 15 | | 2. Design | Initial ideas and formal technical drawings | / 25 | | 3. Make | Construction quality, safety, triangulation | / 30 | | 4. Evaluate | Load testing performance and reflection | / 20 | | 5. Communicate | Portfolio neatness, logic, and delivery | / 10 | +------------------+-----------------------------------------------+--------------+ | TOTAL MARKS | | / 100 | +------------------+-----------------------------------------------+--------------+ 5. Teacher Notes & Troubleshooting Checklist

Basic design elements present; model struggles under load testing; missing key dimensions or labels.

Forces acting across a material, causing sliding or cutting. ( 1 Mark ) Torsion: Twisting forces. ( 1 Mark ) technology grade 9 mini pat term 1 memorandum

Foster budgeting, material optimization, and project management skills. 2. The Scenario and Design Brief The Scenario

Triangles do not easily change shape under a load, making them the most rigid geometric shape for framework structures. Mechanical Advantage (If Pulleys/Gears are Used) Question: How does a system achieve mechanical advantage? Make | Construction quality, safety, triangulation | /

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Grade 9 Technology: Mini-PAT Term 1 Memorandum and Teacher Guide