Memorandum Better — Technology Grade 9 Mini Pat Term 1

This is the "planning" phase. Learners must write a statement of what they are going to make and why.

While the specific project changes from year to year (and between provinces like Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape), the Grade 9 Term 1 syllabus typically focuses on specific technological strands.

The memorandum for this section is usually a rubric used by the teacher during marking. Technology Grade 9 Mini Pat Term 1 Memorandum

The is one of the most critical documents for learners in South Africa’s CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) system. The term "Mini PAT" refers to a Practical Assessment Task —a smaller-scale version of the full PAT. In Term 1, this task typically focuses on structures, mechanical systems, and control , often involving the design and construction of a model such as a mine headgear , crane , bridge , or jib crane .

“Design and make a model of a mine winding system (headgear) that can lift a load from a deep shaft.” Other variations include a or a drawbridge . This is the "planning" phase

This is the heart of the Technology PAT. Learners are usually required to produce initial rough sketches and a final 2D or 3D drawing.

(≈ 30–35 marks – biggest section!) The memorandum for this section is usually a

Check your school’s Moodle/Google Classroom, or search “Grade 9 Technology Mini PAT Term 1 Memorandum 2025” for provincial examples (WCED, GDE, etc.).

Clearly state the community's issue (e.g., children cannot reach school during floods).

According to CAPS (DBE, 2011), Term 1 focuses on combined with Structures . A very common Mini PAT is: