ZIMSEC CALA (TASKS) SAMPLES

CALA EXAMPLES.

The implementation of Continuous Assessment Learning Areas (CALA) is underway across the country as learners and teachers try to beat the first component submission deadlines 30 September 2021 for the form 4s and 6s, while the deadline for the grade 7s is 24 September 2021. Some students, teachers and parents might have no clue what CALA is all about, see the article here.

In this article, I will focus on samples of tasks or CALA assignments so that teachers, parents, students and guardians can have an idea of what the CALA tasks are all about. These examples were prepared by teachers from different schools( credit to them). It is important to note that a teacher can prepare his/her own CALA tasks from any part of the syllabus as long they meet the required standard (see below). It's not compulsory for instance, for all the Business Studies upper six students in Zimbabwe to have the same task, it varies from school to school since issues and problems faced by communities differ. However, the CALA tasks are submitted for moderation and standardisation. The issue is to make sure the CALA task is prepared to meet the required assessment criteria as outlined below.

CALA characteristics

1. Research-Based

2. Learners apply knowledge concepts and lean skills (eg teamwork., analytical thinking., written and verbal communication skills etc)

3. Learners generate knowledge

4. Incorporate practical activities, data collection, through interviews, questionnaires, observations or experiments

5. Should show originality, reactivity and innovative

6. Promote learning area integration

SEE SAMPLE CALA TASKS BELOW

1. COMBINED SCIENCE FORM FOUR CALA TASKS

SECONDARY SCHOOL CALA

LEARNING AREA: COMBINED SCIENCE

LEVEL: F4

CALA TYPE: PEN AND PAPER ACTIVITIES, DESIGNED POSTER AND ILLUSTRATIONS

TOPIC: HEALTH AND DISEASE

SUB-TOPIC: SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE (Syllabus page 48)

CALA TITLE: UPTAKE OF DRUGS BY LEARNERS

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

· Research

· Communication

· Critical thinking

· Problem solving

· Sampling

BACKGROUND

There is a surge in the uptake of drugs by learners and this has caused lots of problems in schools and community at large,

CALA

The CALA has two parts A and B which you are supposed to complete

PART A

· Research on the substances that are being abused in the society you leave,

· Research on the problems caused by drugs

· Find solutions to drug abuse

· In your report include interviews, record notes, use ICT tools, take pictures and make recordings of your findings on ways of managing substance abuse at your school and community

PART B

Using the information in part A

· Design a poster or illustration on the preventive measures on substance abuse you have identified

· Write notes or explain orally about your poster or illustrations

HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED

· To assess your presentation the teacher will consider your research materials, explanations about your illustration or poster that you have designed

· An Achievement Standard specific to this CALA will be provided so that you are aware of the assessment criteria.

CALA TIPS

· Write notes

· Use ICT tools, take pictures

· Make recordings

· Use different materials like paints, vinyl, cloth, brushes, paper, pencils, manila

· Read your notes

LEARNER CALA GUIDE

CALA TITLE: UPTAKE OF DRUGS BY LEARNERS

SCHOOL: EAGLENEST ACADEMY

LEARNER: ARIEL S. MOYO

DATE: 15 September 2021

CALA CONTEXT

BACKGROUND

There is a surge in the uptake of drugs by learners and this has caused lots of problems in schools and community at large,

CALA DESCRIPTION

To make you aware of substances abused in and around the school and informed knowledge on their management

· Prepare questions that you going to use in your research [10]

· Carry out interviews with teachers, peers and parents [5]

· Record information and make notes on the responses given [5]

· Make a poster or illustrations on the preventive measures of drugs abused you have identified [20]

· Write notes or explain your poster [5]

· Submit your poster and notes for assessment [5]

HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED

· The CALA will be assessed out of 50

The teacher will assess:

· Your questions

· Notes from interviews

· Poster/illustration

· Your write up or oral explanation

· Marks will be given for your answers

CALA TIPS

In your research consider

· Notes on types of drugs commonly abused

· Use ICT tools, take pictures

· Make recordings

· Use different materials like paints, vinyl, cloth, brushes, paper, pencils, manila

· Read your notes

LEARNING AREA: COMBINED SCIENCE LEVEL: FORM 4

CALA TITLE: UPTAKE OF DRUGS BY LEARNERS

TOTAL = 50 MARKS

ACHIEVEMENTS STANDARD

DIMENSIONS/ CRITERIA	EXCELLENT	MARK	GOOD	MARK	SATISFACTORY	MARK	UNSATISFACTORY	MARK	INADEQUATE	MARK
10	10-8		7-6		6-5		4-3		2-0
Develop questions that bring out desired responses	Excellent questions developed questions that bring out desired responses		Good questions developed questions that bring out desired responses		Satisfactory questions developed questions that bring out desired responses		Unsatisfactory questions developed questions that bring out desired responses		Cannot develop questions that bring out desired responses?
15	15-13		12-10		9-8		6-4		3-0
Develop strong skills to carry out interviews and recording responses and writing notes	Very strong capabilities in data collection and presentation		More than sufficient capabilities in data collection and presentation		Sufficient capabilities in data collection and presentation		Unsatisfactory capabilities in data collection and presentation		Can not carry out interviews and present data collected
2	25- 20		19- 15		14-12		11-7		6-0
Produce a poster/illustration on drug uptake management and accompanying explanatory notes	Production of a very good poster/illustration on the management of drug abuse and submitted in time		Production of a good poster/illustration on the management of drug abuse and submitted in time		Satisfactory poster/illustration on the management of drug abuse and submitted in time		unsatisfactory poster/illustration on the management of drug abuse		Did not submit any poster/illustration
TOTALS

2. CALA MATHEMATICS

LEARNING AREA : MATHEMATICS

LEVEL : Form 4

SYLLABUS TOPIC : Geometry (Pg 33)

SUB-TOPIC : Construction and locus

CALA TITLE: Site for a water tap at Rushinga High school

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS: Analytic and measuring, problem-solving, critical thinking and constructing, sketching

Background

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Rushinga High School needs more water points for students to wash their hands frequently. The school administration decides to put another water tap for the school, a task was given to the mathematics department to establish a suitable site for the tap. As learners of Rushinga High School, you are required to locate the most appropriate site for the water tap.

The CALA

The CALA has two parts namely Part A and Part B and learners are expected to answer all

Part A

You are required to measure the length and width of the schoolyard and record the results also the distance of the classrooms from the nearest point of the fence

Part B

Using information obtained in Part A make a sketch of the schoolyard using a ratio of 1:500.

Using the information above construct the schoolyard and label the corners and marking the points where the classroom blocks, school garden and toilets are located. Bisect the sides of the schoolyard.

Mark a possible point to place the water tap and give a reason for your choice.

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed on your ability to

ü measure

ü construct a rectangle.

ü Scale drawing

ü problem-solving

CALA TIP

For your measurements round off to 3 significant figures

For measuring the lengths and width of the school you may consider getting into groups of at max 4 students

LEARNER CALA GUIDE

LEARNING AREA: Mathematics

LEVEL : Form 4

CALA TYPE: Construction and scale drawing

CALA TITLE: Site for a water tap at Rushinga

Name :

School: Rushinga High School

Class : 4A

Date :

Background

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the Rushinga High School needs more water points for students to wash their hands frequently. The school administration decides to put another water tap for the school, a task was given to the mathematics department to establish a suitable site for the tap. As students of Rushinga High School, you are required to locate the most appropriate site for the water tap.

CALA DESCRIPTION

Part A

Measure the length and width of the school fence and also measure the distance of the classrooms and the toilets from the school fence (6)

Part B

Make a sketch of the schoolyard (6)

Construct the rectangle form of the schoolyard using a scale of 1:500 and also bisecting the sides of the rectangle (30)

From your rectangle mark the most suitable site for the water tap and give reasons for your site. (4)

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed on your ability to

ü to measure

ü is to construct

ü scale drawing

ü problem-solving

TEACHER CALA GUIDE

LEARNING AREA : Mathematics

LEVEL : Form 4

CALA TYPE : Construction and scale

CALA TITLE: Site for a water tap at Rushinga High school

Topic	Construction and locus
Competences	Analytic, problem solving, critical thinking, construction and scale drawing
Dimensions/ Criteria to be assessed	Students will have to measure the length and width in groups of 4 using a measuring tap. For scale drawing and construction, it's individual work.
Objectives to be achieved	Learners should be able to: « Measure the length and width of the school fence. « To construct a rectangle. « Scale drawing
Background Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the Rushinga High School needs more water points for students to wash their hands frequently. The school admin decides to put another water tap for the school, a task was given to the mathematics department to establish a suitable site for the tap. As students of Rushinga High School, you are required to locate the most appropriate site for the water tap.

The CALA is Assessed out of 50 marks.

Assessment Procedure

Students are to measure and record the lengths and widths of the fence and more marks are to be awarded for correct measurement. They are to make a sketch map of the school and construct the school structure hence identify a suitable site for the water tap.

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS FOR MEASURING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RECTANGLE*

LEARNING AREA: Mathematics

LEVEL: Form 4

TITLE : Site for a water tap at Rushinga High school TOTAL MARKS : 50

DIMENSIONS/ CRITERIA	EXCELLENT	MARK	GOOD	MARK	SATISFACTORY	MARK	UNSATISFACTORY	MARK	INADEQUATE	MARK
6	6		5-4		3		2-1		0
Measuring the length and width of the school fence and also measuring the distance of the classroom from the nearest point of the fence	Giving accurate measurement		Rounding off to other significant figures		Managed to measure one side correctly		Using the correct measuring unit		Did not measure
6	6-5		4		3		2-1		0
Sketching of the school yard	Presented a clear sketch with a key		Presented a clear sketch without a key		Missed some important features e.g toilets		Presented only the fence		Did not present anything

3. CALA SAMPLE FOR BUSINESS STUDIES / BUSINESS ENTERPRISE SKILLS

CALA

LEARNING AREA: BUSINESS STUDIES

LEVEL : FORM 6

SYLLABUS TOPIC :BUSINESS STUDIES

SUB-TOPIC : BUSINESS PLAN

CALA TITLE: Creating a viable Business Plan

COMPETENCES/SKILLS :

Research

Enterprising

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Critical Thinking

Financial Literacy

Background of task

There has been a sharp rise in the number of unemployed people in the country over the last two decades. The problem of unemployment is high both among people who are educated and those less educated. The Zimbabwean economy has not been performing well due to low production capacity, therefore the mechanisms to support the unemployed people are less effective. The government, therefore, encourages entrepreneurship as the way to a prosperous future.

The CALA

The CALA has two parts, Part A and B. You need to complete both parts.

Part A

· Carry out market research identifying local needs from your community that can be commercialised

· research on how the market needs can be satisfied

· to do your research include: observations, interviews and use ICT tools in recording the interviews.

Part B

· Prepare a financial plan

· Prepare a business plan that can address the needs identified

· write notes or explain orally how the plan was prepared

How you will be assessed

· To assess your presentation, your facilitator will consider your research materials, explanations about your business plan and originality.

· Achievement standards specific to this CALA will be provided so that you are aware of the assessment criteria.

CALA Tips

· As you carry out your research, remember to write notes, use ICT tools or take pictures

· You can use different materials like pictures, charts.

· You can read your notes.

LEARNER CALA GUIDE

LEARNING AREA: BUSINESS STUDIES

LEVEL: FORM SIX

CALA TYPE: Pen and Paper Activities and Prepared Models and Illustrations

CALA TITLE: Create a viable Business plan

SCHOOL: EAGLENEST ACADEMY

LEARNER: ARIEL S. MOYO

DATE: 17 September 2021

CALA Description

To develop a good business plan

· prepare questions that you are going to use in your research (5)

· carry out interviews and make observations in the local community (10)

· record information and make notes on the responses given and observations made (5)

· prepare a business plan using the information obtained as guidelines. (15)

· prepare a financial plan for the business (5)

How you will be assessed

· The CALA will be assessed out of 40

· The facilitator will assess:

Ø your questions.

Ø notes from interviews.

Ø model/illustration

Ø your write up or oral explanation.

· marks will be given for your answers.

CALA Tips

In your research questions consider:

· Market relevance of the business plan

· uses ICT tools.

· You can use different materials like pictures, charts and colours.

· scores for interviews shall come from your interview notes.

TEACHER CALA GUIDE

LEARNING AREA: Business studies

LEVEL : Form six

CALA TYPE: Pen and Paper Activities, and Prepared Models and Illustrations

CALA TITLE: Prepare a viable Business Plan

Topic	Business Plan
Competences	- Research - Communication - Critical thinking - Problem solving - Analytical - Enterprising - Financial literacy
Dimensions/ Criteria to be assessed	- Evidence of research. - Assess the validity of questions. - Assess the development of communication skills. - Assess model/illustration submitted. - Assess notes – rate submission or non-submission.
Objectives to be achieved	- Sound communication skills on explanations. - Crafting of questions. - Creativity and innovation on model and illustration. - Planning and organizing of facts. - Financial literacy - Self-management