CALA DRAFT 1

LEARNING AREA : AGRICULTURE

LEVEL : FORM 3

SYLLABUS TOPIC : SOIL & WATER (Syllabus Page 43)

SUB – TOPIC : SOIL FERTILITY (Syllabus Page 47)

CALA TITLE : POSSIBLE SOIL PROBLEMS THAT CAN CAUSE

LOW YIELDS

COMPETENCES/SKILLS - Problem solving

- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Communication skills
- Decision making

BACKGROUND

The school has always produced good yields in the school garden. But recently yields have
gone down even though the inputs used have remained constant.

The Activity

This CALA consists of two separate parts – Part A and B. You need to complete both parts.

Part A
 Investigate possible causes of reduction in yields with specific reference to the soil.
 During your investigation
- Collect soil samples
- Conduct the necessary soil tests

Part B
 Use the information you have gathered in Part A to:
- Indicate the aim
- Outline the methods used
- List the apparatus used
- Write up a conclusion of your findings
 Compile a report between 150 – 200 words taking the following into considerations:
- Possible causes of low yields
- Procedure used
- Observations made
- Interpretation of results
- Recommendations made

How you will be assessed

The facilitator will assess your ability to

- collect soil samples,
 - use correct apparatus
- interpret results
- make informed recommendations

CALA Tip

- As you collect soil samples remember to produce a representative composite sample

LEARNER CALA GUIDE DRAFT 1

LEARNING AREA : AGRICULTURE

LEVEL : FORM 3

SYLLABUS TOPIC : SOIL & WATER (Syllabus Page 43)

SUB – TOPIC : SOIL FERTILITY (Syllabus Page 47)

TYPE OF CALA : PRACTICAL

CALA TITLE : POSSIBLE SOIL PROBLEMS THAT CAN CAUSE LOW YIELDS

COMPETENCES/SKILLS:

- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Communication skills
- Decision making

NAME: SCHOOL:
IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD
CLASS: Start Date: -
Completion Date: -

CALA CONTEXT

The school has always produced good crop yields in the school garden. But recently, yields have gone down even though the inputs used have
remained constant.
CALA DESCRIPTION

To investigate the possible causes of yield reduction with reference to soil aspects.
 Select/collect the relevant tools and apparatus [2 marks]
 Ability to use tools and apparatus [3 marks]
 Collect sub samples of the soil and prepare a composite sample [15 marks]
 Conduct the necessary soil tests in the laboratory taking note of your observations [15 marks]
 Interpret results obtained [8 marks]
 From the results obtained compile a report between 150-200 words covering
- procedure used
- observations made
- interpretation of results
- recommendations made [6 marks]
 Report submission [1 mark]

HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED

 The CALA will be assessed out of 50 marks.

 The facilitator will award marks for:
- Collection and use of apparatus
- Soil sampling procedure
- Soil testing method
- Observations made
- Interpretation of results
- Recommendations made
- Producing a comprehensive report
 You can see how marks will be allocated in this CALA by looking at the ‘Achievement Standards’ provided
TEACHER CALA GUIDE DRAFT 1

LEARNING AREA : AGRICULTURE

LEVEL : FORM 3

TOPIC : SOIL & WATER (Syllabus Page 43)

SUB – TOPIC : SOIL FERTILITY (Syllabus Page 47)

TYPE OF CALA : PRACTICAL

CALA TITLE : POSSIBLE SOIL PROBLEMS THAT CAN CAUSE LOW YIELDS

OBJECTIVE:
Test for soil ph and necessary recommendations.

COMPETENCES:
 Problem Solving
 Critical Thinking
 Research Skills
 Communication Skills
 Decision Making

DIMENSIONS/CRITERIA TO BE ASSESSED
Assessment of the following:
- Evidence of research
- Collection of tools and apparatus for the research
- Preparation of composite sample
- Ability to conduct the experiment
- Clarity on observations made
 - Record and interpretation of results
- Recommendations deduced from the findings
- Report compilation
- Development of communication skills

CALA CONTEXT
There is need to find out possible causes of yield reduction in the school garden and suggest possible solutions.

SCOPE AND RELATED KNOWLEDGE

 Knowledge of soil types and soil composition

 Knowledge of soil sampling and testing
 Knowledge about experimentation

BROAD EXPECTED OUTCOMES

 Well conducted experiment

 Proper interpretation of results
 Recommendations

ASSESSMENT DIMENSIONS
- Ability to collect soil samples
- Proper procedure of setting up the experiment (Methodology)
- Interpretation of results
- Recommendations

CALA DESCRIPTION

The CALA is assessed out of 50 marks.

Part A: [20 Marks]

 1. Proper selection of tools and apparatus. [2 marks]
2. Ability to use tools and apparatus. [3 marks]
3. Ability to follow soil sapling procedures. [15 marks]

Part B: [30 Marks]

1. Design and development of experimental activities. [15 marks]

2. Observations. [3 marks]
3. Interpretation of results. [5 marks]
4. Report compilation. [6 marks]
5. Report submission. [1 mark]
ACHIEVEMENTS STANDARDS
LEARNING AREA : AGRICULTURE

LEVEL : FORM 3

TOPIC : SOIL & WATER (Syllabus Page 43)

SUB – TOPIC : SOIL FERTILITY (Syllabus Page 47)

TYPE OF CALA : PRACTICAL

CALA TITLE : POSSIBLE SOIL PROBLEMS THAT CAN CAUSE LOW YIELDS

NAME: SCHOOL:
IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD
CLASS: Start Date: -
Completion Date: -
 MARK ALLOCATION
Dimensions/Criteria 20-16 marks 15-13 marks 12-10 marks 9-0 marks
Ability to collect soil 10 soil samples 8-9 soil samples 5-7 soil samples Below 5 soil
samples collected conforming to collected collected samples collected
(20 marks) the soil sampling conforming to the conforming to the conforming to the
procedure soil sampling soil sampling soil sampling
procedure procedure procedure
15-13 marks 12-10 marks 9-8 marks 7-0 marks
Proper experimental Clearly stated aim, Stated aim, proper Fairly stated aim, Stated aim,
procedure proper setting up of setting up of satisfactorily inappropriate
(15 marks) apparatus and apparatus and setting up of setting up of
appropriate appropriate apparatus and apparatus and
methodology used in methodology used appropriate methodology used
conducting the in conducting the methodology used in conducting the
experiment experiment in conducting the experiment
experiment
8-7 marks 6-5 marks 4-3 marks 2-0 marks
Interpretation of results Very good Good observations, Good Fair observations,
(8 marks) observations, recording, clearly observations, recording,
recording, clearly analysed results recording, satisfactorily
analysed results and and well explained satisfactorily analysed results
well explained conclusion analysed results and explained
conclusion and fairly conclusion
explained
conclusion
7-6 marks 5-4 marks 3-2 marks 1-0 marks
Recommendations Strongly acceptable Acceptable Fair No clear
(7 marks) recommendations recommendations recommendations recommendations