Moderation of business studies assessment tasks in the Further Education and Training Band in the Soutpansberg Circuit Cluster

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.