(Includes assessment) Example 5 In this example, the allocated time for the depth study is distributed across all the Modules allowing time for the knowledge and understanding and skills outcomes to be programmed in context and/or in greater depth. This also provides means for the development of a portfolio of learning that may culminate in a submitted article of work or project. As Depth Study 4 is indicated as the formal school-based assessment, the task must be designed to assess at least five outcomes including the mandated outcomes as required by the syllabus. Academic Year (not to scale) Depth Depth Depth Depth Study4 Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Study1 Study2 Study3 6 hrs 27 hrs 27 hrs 27 hrs 24 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs (Includes assessment) Example 6 In this example, the study is run concurrently with all the modules across the academic year. Teachers may set time per fortnight specifically for the development of students’ scientific knowledge or application of the Working Scientifically skills. A formal school-based assessment task for the depth study can occur at an appropriate time throughout the academic year. Academic Year (not to scale) Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 27 hrs 26 hrs 26 hrs 26 hrs Depth Study 15 hrs (Includes assessment) Assessment of a depth study The requirements for a depth study are described in the syllabuses for the Stage 6 Science courses. The requirements for the assessment of depth studies are found in the subject-specific Assessment and Reporting in Science Stage 6 document. It is important to understand that undertaking depth studies and assessing a depth study, or an aspect of it, are distinct. The assessment of depth studies should focus only on the five outcomes required by the syllabus. Assessment need not assess every outcome addressed throughout the depth study.
(Includes assessment) Example 5 In this example, the allocated time for the depth study is distributed across all the Modules allowing time for the knowledge and understanding and skills outcomes to be programmed in context and/or in greater depth. This also provides means for the development of a portfolio of learning that may culminate in a submitted article of work or project. As Depth Study 4 is indicated as the formal school-based assessment, the task must be designed to assess at least five outcomes including the mandated outcomes as required by the syllabus. Academic Year (not to scale) Module 1 27 hrs Depth Study1 3 hrs Module 2 27 hrs Depth Study2 3 hrs Module 3 27 hrs Depth Study3 3 hrs Module 4 24 hrs Depth Study4 6 hrs (Includes assessment) Example 6 In this example, the study is run concurrently with all the modules across the academic year. Teachers may set time per fortnight specifically for the development of students’ scientific knowledge or application of the Working Scientifically skills. A formal school-based assessment task for the depth study can occur at an appropriate time throughout the academic year. Academic Year (not to scale) Module 1 27 hrs Module 2 26 hrs Module 3 26 hrs Module 4 26 hrs Depth Study 15 hrs (Includes assessment) Assessment of a depth study The requirements for a depth study are described in the syllabuses for the Stage 6 Science courses. The requirements for the assessment of depth studies are found in the subject-specific Assessment and Reporting in Science Stage 6 document. It is important to understand that undertaking depth studies and assessing a depth study, or an aspect of it, are distinct. The assessment of depth studies should focus only on the five outcomes required by the syllabus. Assessment need not assess every outcome addressed throughout the depth study.
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