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Senior Secondary Reform Team, DECS Curriculum Services

Task design – SACE Stage 2Task design – SACE Stage 2Workshop term 2 2010

Part 1


Pages referred to are in this Pages referred to are in this accompanying documentaccompanying document


The subject outlineThe subject outline

Assessment Typesschool based 70%, external assessment 30%

Assessment Design CriteriaTeachers look for evidence

Specific features Of each Assessment Design Criteria

Performance StandardsLevels of achievement against the specific features


The subject outline? The subject outline? Example, GeographyExample, Geography

How many assessment design criteria?

How many assessments?

How much student work?

How many assessment types?

fieldwork

inquiry

folio

exam

knowledge and understanding; application, analysis,

evaluation and

reflection

one fieldwork report

one inquiry

folio of four to six group or individual assessmentsan external

exam

Inquiry 1500

words or eq

Folio 2000 words or eq

Fieldwork 1800

words or eq

Written exam 2 hrs


Your subject outline? Your subject outline? Legal StudiesLegal Studies

How many assessment design criteria?

How many assessments?

How much student work?

How many assessment types?

InquiryFolio

Examination

knowledge and understanding; Inquiry, Evaluation

Communication

Inquiry 1500

words

Folio – no limit

Exam 3 hours

four to six folio tasks

one exam one Inquiry

8-10 tasks


Your program? Your program? Legal StudiesLegal Studies

assessment design criteria?

assessment numbers?

assessment quantity

assessment types?

Inquiry

Folio

Examination

Knowledge and understandingInquiry,

Evaluation Communication

Inquiry 1500 words

Exam 3 hours

Folio – no limits

DECS new SACE leaders’ Handbook

4-6 folio assessmentsone Investigation one externally marked exam

8-10 tasks


Business Studies

Curriculum Statement 2010

Learning OutcomesAt the end of the program in Stage 2 Legal Studies, students should be able to:• analyse the ways in which legal issues shape, and are shaped by, society now and how they

may do so in the future;• appreciate influences that have shaped the Australian legal system;• demonstrate civic literacy through active participation within the legal system;• evaluate principles, structures, and processes within legal systems;• critically reflect on how a changing global community influences the Australian legal system;• reflect critically on values inherent in the Australian legal system.

Assessment in your subject Assessment in your subject currently begins with..currently begins with..

which becomes…

Legal Studies Subject Outline 2011 Learning RequirementsIn this subject, students are expected to: In this subject, students are expected to:• display knowledge and understanding of the influences that have shaped the Australian

legal system • know and understand legal principles, processes, and structures• recognise how the Australian legal system responds to cultural diversity • demonstrate civic literacy through active inquiry into the legal system • evaluate how the changing global community influences the Australian legal system• evaluate the ways in which legal issues shape and are shaped by society now, and how they

may do so in the future• communicate informed observations and opinions on contemporary legal issues and

debates, using legal terminology and appropriate acknowledgment of sources.

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The assessment The assessment componentscomponents

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Legal Studies Subject Outline 2011 Learning RequirementsIn this subject, students are expected to:• display knowledge and understanding of the influences that have shaped the

Australian legal system • know and understand legal principles, processes, and structures• recognise how the Australian legal system responds to cultural diversity • demonstrate civic literacy through active inquiry into the legal system • evaluate how the changing global community influences the Australian legal

system• evaluate the ways in which legal issues shape and are shaped by society

now, and how they may do so in the future• communicate informed observations and opinions on contemporary legal

issues and debates, using legal terminology and appropriate acknowledgment of sources.


Assessment Design Assessment Design CriteriaCriteria

Evaluation}

Knowledge and Understanding}

Communication}

Inquiry}


with their specific with their specific features..features..

Stage 2 Legal StudiesASSESSMENT DESIGN CRITERIAThree examples of specific features include:

• KU1 Knowledge and understanding of relevant influences on the Australian legal system

• I3 Examination of sources for bias, relevance, and credibility

• E2 Evaluation of the ways in which legal issues shape and are shaped by society now, and how they may do so in the future .


which have performance which have performance standards measuring standards measuring achievement.achievement.

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which have performance which have performance standards measuring standards measuring achievement.achievement.

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with their specific with their specific features..features..

Stage 2 Legal StudiesASSESSMENT DESIGN CRITERIAInquiryThe specific features are as follows:I1 Appreciation of the potential for involvement and active participation in the

legal system.I2 Location, selection, documentation, and application of relevant sources.I3 Examination of sources for bias, relevance, and credibility.I4 Critiquing of legal processes and structures, with informed and considered

recommendations for change.

Stage 2 Legal StudiesASSESSMENT DESIGN CRITERIAInquiryThe specific features are as follows:I1 Appreciation of the potential for involvement and active participation in the

legal system.I2 Location, selection, documentation, and application of relevant sources.I3 Examination of sources for bias, relevance, and credibility.I4 Critiquing of legal processes and structures, with informed and considered

recommendations for change.


Inquiry (I1)

A standardInsightful appreciation of the potential for involvement and

active participation in the legal system.


at grades A-E.at grades A-E.

Inquiry (I1)B standardThoughtful appreciation of the potential for involvement

and active participation in the legal system.

Inquiry (I1)C standardGeneral appreciation of the potential for involvement and


Inquiry (I1)D standardSome awareness of the potential for involvement and


Inquiry (I1)

E standardLimited awareness of opportunities for involvement and



SACE stage 2, SACE stage 2, assessment 2011assessment 2011

• Will your existing tasks:– Enable you to assess against the performance

standards?– Support all students to demonstrate evidence of

learning to gain at least a ‘C’ – Provide the opportunity for students to achieve

at the ‘A’ standard

• If not, how do you adjust them instead of re-inventing them?

Task design – SACE Stage 2Workshop term 2 2010

Part 2

Legal Studies Example example courtesy Open Access College

Australian Constitution – essay.

Evaluate this statement using examples: “The shift in the balance of powers has occurred due to a number of factors and this has been accelerated by Australia being increasingly drawn into the global community

Legal Studies Assessment Design Criteria

Knowledge and UnderstandingKU1 Knowledge and understanding of relevant influences on the Australian legal system.KU2 Knowledge and understanding of legal principles, processes, and structures. KU3 Recognition and understanding of ways in which the Australian legal system responds to cultural diversity.InquiryI1 Appreciation of the potential for involvement and active participation in the legal system.I2 Location, selection, documentation, and application of relevant sources.I3 Examination of sources for bias, relevance, and credibility.I4 Critiquing of legal processes and structures, with informed and considered recommendations for change.EvaluationE1 Evaluation of global influences on the Australian legal system.E2 Evaluation of the ways in which legal issues shape and are shaped by society now, and how they may do so

in the future.E3 Evaluation of principles, processes, and structures in legal systems.E4 Evaluation of legal issues or concepts through discussion and illustration of opposing arguments to reach an

informed conclusion. CommunicationC1 Accuracy and coherence in communication of informed observations and opinions on contemporary legal

issues and debates, using different forms.C2 Use of legal terminology, indicating understanding.C3 Appropriate acknowledgment of sources.

Stage 2 Legal Studies Folio - Assessment 4 - 2011 Essay – Australian constitution Based on Weeks 9, 10 and 11 of the course Due date: Essay: “The shift in the balance of powers has occurred due to a number of factors and this has been accelerated by Australia being increasingly drawn into the global community” Using examples, evaluate this statement (20 marks) Essay Guide In an essay like this you need to the evaluate issues or concepts through discussion and illustration with examples of opposing arguments, to reach an informed conclusion. (E1) You will need an introduction the clearly expresses the main ideas of the question and gives an indication of how you will develop your arguments. Specifically for this essay you need to; Identify and explain the reasons for a shift in the balance of power towards the Commonwealth

include for example ; High Court decisions such as the use of the external affairs power in the Tasmania Dams case in1983, Constitutional changes by referendum, Referral of Powers and Federal cooperative agreements (KU1,2)

Evaluate the ways these issues have shaped the shifting of the balance of power. (E2) Evaluate how Australia’s involvement in the global community has influenced the change of the

balance of power. (E1) Reach an informed conclusion in which you agree or disagree with the statement, giving your

reasons. (C1) You will need to use legal terminology indicating understanding and appropriately acknowledge

sources. (C1 & C2) Relating your work to the Legal Studies Performance Standards: A satisfactory response would demonstrate appropriate knowledge and considered understanding of relevant influences on Australia’s legal system, exploring factors (including international) that have contributed to the shift in the balance of powers. A better response would not only explain several factors by using examples but also demonstrate detailed knowledge and evaluation and well-considered understanding of the reasons for a shift in the balance of power. An excellent response would use relevant examples to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and perceptive understanding and evaluation of the factors, particularly Australia’s involvement internationally, that have influenced the shift in power. While there is no prescribed length of an essay, a general rule is around 3 sides of pages

Stage 2 Legal Studies Summative Assessment 4 - 2010 Essay – Australian constitution Based on Weeks 9, 10 and 11 of the course Due date: May 21 2010 Essay: “The shift in the balance of powers has occurred due to a number of factors and this has been accelerated by Australia being increasingly drawn into the global community” Using examples, evaluate this statement (20 marks) Essay Guide In an essay like this you need to examine arguments for and/or against the statement and conclude with a logical judgment. You must use examples to strengthen your arguments. Write a brief plan of how you will answer the question. You will need an introduction the clearly expresses the main ideas of the question and gives an indication of how you will develop your arguments. Specifically for this essay you need to; Identify and explain the reasons for a shift in the balance of power towards the Commonwealth

include for example ; High Court decisions such as the use of external affairs power in the Tasmania Dams case in1983, Constitutional changes by referendum, Referral powers and Federal cooperative agreements

Assess how important the factors are in shifting the balance of power. Specify what part Australia’s involvement in the global community has played in the change of

the balance of power Conclusion ; do you agree with the statement or not justify your opinion

A satisfactory response would give a general explanation of several factors (including international) that have contributed to the shift in the balance of powers. A better response would not only explain several factors by using examples but also attempt to evaluate the statement. An excellent response would logically present the reasons for a shift in the balance of power with the use of relevant examples and assess how important the factors particularly Australia’s involvement internationally have been determining the shift in power. While there is no prescribed length of an essay, a general rule is around 3 sides of pages

the task

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What is being assessed

The subject outline says that all Assessment Design Criteria are covered in the folio tasks, but not all of them or all of the specific features need to be addressed in each task

The teacher could decide that these specific features did not apply to this task

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Assessment using marks

C/C+

Assessment using the performance standards

Grade = C

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Learning and Assessment Plan

This task

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Learning and Assessment Plan

Where does it fit?

Is everything addressed?

In Summary - for any subject…

1. Subject outline requirements.

2. Which Assessment Design Criteria?

3. Is all ‘effort’ assessed?

4. Add required task elements.

5. Use the language of the specific feature

6. Learning and Assessment Plan