Evaluation determines whether the final product successfully solves the initial problem.
When educators use the memorandum to grade the Term 1 Mini-PAT, they rely on specific indicators to award full marks:
Usually between 50 – 70 marks (depending on the specific paper).
Below is a breakdown of what to expect based on current 2026 marking guidelines and how to secure those 70 total marks. 1. The Scenario: "Community Issues & Bridges"
“I am going to design and make a model of a crane that can lift a load of 200 g from the floor to a height of 300 mm. The crane must be stable and operated by a simple crank mechanism.”
