UGANDA NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS BOARD

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT OBSERVATION CHECKLIST FOR THE PROJECT

Centre/CA No: ………………………………………. Year: …………………………………..

Learner’s Name: ……………………………………. Learner’s ID: ………………………..

Instructions to the facilitator.

1) This observation checklist contains four competencies which must be

assessed from S.3 to S.4.
2) The period of assessment for each competency is as follows;
i. Project planning; S.3 Term 1 to Term 2.
ii. Project implementation; S.3 Term 3 to S.4 Term1.
iii. Project reporting; S.4 Term 1.
iv. Project dissemination; S.4 Term 1.
3) Please Tick against the indicator(s) the learner has exhibited at every
competence assessed.
4) Record the Number of Indicators Observed in the box provided at the end of
each competence
5) Indicate NA if the learner has not been assessed for a particular
competence(s)

Theme: ………………………………………………………………………………………….

COMPETENCY 1: PROJECT PLANNING

1.Identifies a project
The learner identifies the project that reflects the problem the project
intends to solve through;
 Reviewing literature
 Consulting peers/teachers/ other internal school community members
 Consulting external community members with knowledge, experience or
interest in the project to be undertaken.

2.Develops a project Title

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The learner develops a project title that;

 is related to the theme.

 has the acceptable number of words 7-25.

3.Establishes the purpose of the project

The learner establishes the purpose of the project which reflects;

 the goal or aim the project intends to achieve.

 a purpose which reflects the title and the theme.

4. Develops project objectives

The learner develops project objectives that are;

 Specific
 Measurable
 Achievable
 Realistic and
 Time bound
 objectives that are linked to the purpose/title/theme

5. Justifies the project

The learner explains the reason for carrying out the project / the
benefits/positive impact the project, which is relevant to;

 the theme.
 the title.
 the purpose

6. Identifies resources for the project

The learner identifies resources needed to carry out the project, He/she;

 Lists/identifies the resources required

 Provides justification for the resources identified

7. Develops a project activity/plan

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The learner develops a project activity/plan for carrying out the project. It
should include;

 Relevant Project activities.

 Logically sequenced activities.
 Clear timelines.
 Costs for the activities.
 Responsible persons for carrying out the activities

8. Integrates knowledge and skills of different subject disciplines

The learner integrates knowledge and skills from different subject

disciplines;

 English Language  Chemistry

 Literature in English  Biology
 CRE  General Science
 IRE  Performing Arts
 History and Political  Entrepreneurship
Education  Technology and Design
 Geography  Nutrition and Food
 Ugandan Sign Language Technology
 Chinese  Physical Education
 Arabic  ICT
 Latin  Agriculture
 Local Languages  Art and Design
 Foreign Languages
 Mathematics
 Physics

9.Incorpporates cross cutting issues

The learner incorporates different cross cutting issues in the project

planning process;
 Environmental awareness
 Health awareness
 Mixed abilities and involvement
 Socio-economic issues
 Citizenship and Patriotism

10.Demonstrates generic skills in the project planning process

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The learner demonstrates generic skills in the project planning process
and;

 Plans and carries out

i) Critical investigations.
thinking and  sort and analyze information.
problem solving.
 Identifies problems and ways
forward.
 Predicts outcomes and make
reasoned decisions.
 Evaluates different solutions.

 Listens attentively and with

ii) comprehension.
Communication.
 Talks confidently and explain
ideas/opinions clearly.
 Reads accurately and fluently.
 Writes and presents coherently.
 Uses a range of media to
communicate ideas.
 Uses imaginations to explore
iii) Creativity possibilities.
and innovation  Works with others to generate
ideas.
 Suggests and develops new
solutions

 Tries out innovative alternatives.

 Looks for patterns and makes
generalizations.
 Work effectively in diverse teams.
v) Cooperation  Interact effectively with others.
and self-
directed  Takes responsibility for your own
learning. learning.
 Works independently with
persistence
 Manages goals and time
 Uses numbers and measurements
accurately.

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  Interprets and interrogate
iv) mathematical data.
Mathematical  Uses mathematics to justify and
computation support decisions.
and ICT  Uses technology to create,
proficiency manipulate and process
information.

 Uses technology to collaborate,

communicate and refine their work.

COMPETENCY 2: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

1.Gathers resources for the project

The learner Gathers resources for the project through;

 Borrowing
 Exchange of materials
 Buying resources
 Improvising
 Fundraising for materials

2. Uses the gathered resources

The learner uses the gathered resources for;

 The planned purpose

 Multiple purposes

3.Engages stakeholders

The Learner engages the stakeholders to play their role. He/she provides
evidence of stakeholder engagement in any of the following forms;

 Letters on the engagement (letters of invitation, request contracts, acceptance,

approval etc.
 Reports
 Minutes
 Pictures
 Posters
 Audio and audio-visual recordings etc.

4.Creates a product/service

The earner creates a product or service that;

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 is in line with the stated objectives.
 is authentic (learners own original work).
 Unique (exceptional, extra ordinary).

5.Demonstrates generic skills in the project planning process

The learner demonstrates generic skills in the project planning process;

 Plans and carries out investigations.

i) Critical thinking
and problem  sort and analyze information.
solving.  Identifies problems and ways forward.

 Predicts outcomes and make reasoned

decisions.
 Evaluates different solutions.

 Listens attentively and with

ii) Communication. comprehension.
 Talks confidently and explain
ideas/opinions clearly.
 Reads accurately and fluently.
 Writes and presents coherently.
 Uses a range of media to communicate
ideas.
 Uses imaginations to explore
iii) Creativity and possibilities.
innovation  Works with others to generate ideas.
 Suggests and develops new solutions

 Tries out innovative alternatives.

 Looks for patterns and makes
generalizations.
 Work effectively in diverse teams.
v) Cooperation and  Interact effectively with others.
self- directed
learning.  Take responsibility for your own
learning.
 Work independently with persistence
 Manage goals and time
 Uses numbers and measurements
accurately.

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  Interprets and interrogate mathematical
iv) Mathematical data.
computation and  Uses mathematics to justify and support
ICT proficiency decisions.
 Uses technology to create, manipulate
and process information.

 Uses technology to collaborate,

communicate and refine their work.

COMPETENCY 3: PROJECT REPORTING

1. Uses an appropriate report format

The learner uses an appropriate format to generate a project report with

the following aspects;

 Title
 Introduction
 Body
 Conclusion

2.1 Develops content of the project report for the introduction

The learner develops content for the introduction as follows;

 Name of the project

 Objectives
 Purpose of the project.
 Justification of the project

2.2 Develops content of the project report for the body;

The learner develops content for the body as follows;
 Activities undertaken to carry out the project
 Achievements.
 Resources mobilized.
 Problems/challenges faced while carrying out the project
 How the problems/challenges faced were handled.
 Lessons or skills learnt while carrying out the project

2.3 Develops content of the project report for the conclusion

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The Learner presents content for the conclusion as follows;
 An overall evaluation/assessment of the project.
 Recommendations related to the project.
3. Uses appropriate language in the project report

The learner’s uses appropriate language in the project report as follows;

 At least 5 terminologies related to the project

 Has less than 5 spelling errors
 Has less than 5 punctuation errors
 Has less than 5 tense errors

4. Keeps project records

The learner keeps the following project records;

 project plan
 budget
 activity schedule
 stakeholder engagement documents (letters, attendance lists, reports,
pictures, recordings, minutes etc.)
 Facilitator/learner interaction records
 project report

COMPETENCY 4: PROJECT DISSEMINATION

1.Disseminates the project through speaking or signing

The learner orally / through signing disseminates the project report;

 with logical flow of ideas

 using appropriate tense / timelines
 using terminologies related to the project
 using the aspects of voice /nonverbal cues /signs
 using appropriate voice projection /signs (speed and thickness).
 pronouncing words correctly/ using appropriate signs.
 using appropriate body language.
 using appropriate voice/sign intonation.

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 2. Publishes the project report
The learner publishes the project report /findings in through;

 School library
 News Papers
 Magazines
 Posters/Bill boards/Notice boards
 Project exhibition

3.Demonstrates generic skills in the project planning process

The learner demonstrates generic skills in the project planning process;

 Plans and carries out investigations.

i) Critical thinking
and problem  sort and analyze information.
solving.  Identifies problems and ways forward.
 Predicts outcomes and make reasoned
decisions.
 Evaluates different solutions.

 Listens attentively and with

ii) Communication. comprehension.
 Talks confidently and explain
ideas/opinions clearly.
 Reads accurately and fluently.
 Writes and presents coherently.
 Uses a range of media to communicate
ideas.
 Uses imaginations to explore
iii) Creativity and possibilities.
innovation  Works with others to generate ideas.
 Suggests and develops new solutions

 Tries out innovative alternatives.

 Looks for patterns and makes
generalizations.
 Work effectively in diverse teams.
 Interact effectively with others.

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  Take responsibility for your own
v) Cooperation and learning.
self- directed  Work independently with persistence
learning.
 Manage goals and time
 Uses numbers and measurements
iv) Mathematical accurately.
computation and  Interprets and interrogate mathematical
ICT proficiency data.
 Uses mathematics to justify and support
decisions.
 Uses technology to create, manipulate
and process information.

 Uses technology to collaborate,

communicate and refine their work.

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