STRATHVAAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
TERM 4
GRADE 7
TECHNOLOGY
November 2023
MEMORANDUM
MARKS: 60
TIME: 2 Hours
LEARNER:__________________________________________
SCHOOL: STRATHVAAL PRIMARY SCHOOL
SUB-DISTRICT: MATLOSANA
DISTRICT: DR KENNETH KAUNDA
EXAMINER: MR J. BUCHLER
MODERATOR: MRS D VAN STADEN
Question Answer Mark Level
1 Section A: 6 1
Multiple choice: Choose the correct answer from the statements
below and only write down the correct letter, next to the number.
1.1. b
1.2. c
1.3. a
1.4. b
1.5. b
1.6. c
2 Identify the images below. 2
2.1. A horseshoe magnet. It is used to pick up iron filings or any 2
metal objects is attracted to it.
2.2 A crane with a moveable arm. It is used at construction sites 2
and at buildings to lift heavy equipment or tools up.
2.3 Flag poles consist of pulleys and ropes. The ropes are to hoist 2
the flag high.
Any possible answer will be accepted.
3 Match the columns: Match Column A with the answers in Column 6 1
B.
3.1. D
3.2. E
3.3. F
3.4. C
3.5. A
3.6. B
4 Section B: 1/2
4.1. False The motor in a washing machine drives the small
pulleys faster during spinning and bigger pulleys slowly during 2
washing. .
4.2. True 2
4.3. False The magnetic field that the electromagnet creates is
permanent only when it is switched on and the electric current 2
flows through.
4.4. False The simplest form of electrical circuit is when an
energy source (such as a battery) is connected to a light bulb. 2
4.5.False As much as 50% of waste in the average dustbin
could be made into compost. 2
5. Any possible drawing of a shelter, including labels. Check the rubric. 2/3
Rubric: Sketch of a temporary shelter
Possible mark (10)
Wrote an interesting heading for the model shelter 10
1
Started with the front / side view and added something in 3 D
2
Indicated the real measurements and enough labels
2
Used dark outlines and other types of lines
2
Made use of different colours and showed the materials
2
Neatness of drawing.
1
Write a design brief mentioning what we are designing,
specifications and constraints. (10)
5.2.1 I must design an emergency shelter to help people who have
lost their homes or who are temporary displaced. 2
5.2.2
a) It needs to be waterproof or rain proof.
b) It must be cost-effective to make.
c) It needs to be strong and sturdy. 3
d) It should have at least one strengthening
technique. The floor is as important as the walls and the roof. It
must keep people dry inside.
Any materials or tools that they want to add, will also be
acceptable.
5.2.3 a) It could fall over and not be strong enough to hold its
shape.
b) The materials I use might be too soft or too flimsy or not
waterproof or fireproof.
c) My shelter might not be dry after I have painted it. 3
This can be any reason of what could go wrong when building the
shelter
5.2.4 a) Hammer and nails
b) Paint or string or scissors.
Any suitable tools 2
6. Section C 2/3
6.1.1 a) Neoprene 1
b) To make neoprene a better insulator of heat, it is put through a 2
foaming process, where tiny bubbles of gas are released into the
material.
6.1.2 Rescue workers and doctors of the rescue boat will also need 2
protection. Conditions at sea can be cold and windy, therefore they
need clothing that is wind and water resistant, and that offers them
some warmth.
6.1.3 A material that does not allow free passage of something 1
through it, e.g. your woollen jersey is an insulator of heat.
6.1.4 Rescue swimmers will swim out to help people, and other 2
volunteers will assist victims after they have been recovered from
sea.
6.1.5 Tent canvas
Durable water repellent 2
Polyurethane coatings or plastic
Laminated flooring
(Any possible answer is accepted)
6.1.6 Although emergency workers are volunteers and are not paid 2
for their time (such as the NSRI) there are still many opportunities
for paid employment in the emergency services, e.g. fire fighters.
(Any possible answer is accepted)
Cognitive Grid
Question Lower Middle Higher
1 6
2 6
3 6
4
4.1 2
4.2 2
4.3 2
4.4 2
4.5 2
5
5.1 10
5.2.1 2
5.2.2 3
5.2.3 3
5.2.4 2
6
6.1.1 1 2
6.1.2 2
6.1.3 1
6.1.4 2
6.1.5 2
6.1.6 2
TOTAL 20 28 12
Percentage 33,5% 46,5 % 20%
Expected 30% 40% 30%
