Question Three

Question Three
In the use of BOS syllabuses, explain the use of the following documents at school level:

Scope and Sequence
SCOPE: time allocated to topic
SEQUENCE: order in which topics are taught

Teaching Programme
Programme help teachers by
• Divided into topics or modules
• Identifying syllabus requirements
They state what
• “students learn about”
• “students learn to’
• Teaching/ learning strategies
• Resources
• Assessments
• Registration/ evaluation

Assessment program
Assessment occurs as an integral part of teaching and learning. Teacher instruction and assessment influence student learning and learning processes. This involves using assessment activities to clarify student understanding of concepts, and planning ways to remedy misconceptions and promote deeper understanding.
From Design and Technology
Years 7–10
Advice on Programming and Assessment

The teacher interprets the syllabus, the local resources and need inform the scope and sequence, programme and assessment plan and these three areas are a key factor in planning of a lesson.