Abstract:
The aim of this study was to investigate the moderation of Business Studies assessment
tasks in the FET band in the Soutpansberg Circuit Cluster of the Vhembe District. This
study adopted the mixed-methods research design. The mixed-methods research design
is the type of research which combines elements of qualitative and quantitative research
designs for the purpose of breadth and depth of understanding and corroboration.
Interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data from the participants. The
population of the study comprised of Business Studies Subject Advisors, School
Principals and Heads of Departments. Purposive sampling was used to select participants
for qualitative data. The qualitative sample comprised of 3 Subject Advisors, 6 School
Principals and 6 Heads of Departments. The qualitative sample comprised of 60 teachers
of Business studies. Qualitative data was analysed thematically and Quantitative data
through the SPSS version 25. The study revealed that he moderation of Business Studies
assessment tasks has serious concerns that need to be addressed in many schools in
the FET band. It is found out that successful implementation of moderation of business
studies assessment tasks can be achieved if all stakeholders are well trained. The study
recommended that the Department of Basic Education should manage the moderation of
assessment tasks properly. Subject- advisors, School Principals, Heads of Departments
and teachers should be capacitated to conduct moderation of assessment tasks
effectively because of constant curriculum changes.
