[Design and Technology] Practice exam

[Robin Panousieris]

Hi

 

>From meetings I have attended we have been told by VCAA that purchasing practice exams isn’t recommended.  Personally I know I made a mistake when I purchased an exam as I couldn’t use it due to incorrect terminology.  

 

I write my own using VCAA past exams, SAC and SAT as a guide – that seems to have worked as my students regularly get above 40.  Trust your own knowledge and ability to be guided by past VCAA exams, the Folio (SAT) and the SACs to write an exam. 

 

Robin Panousieris

Assumption College Kilmore

 

From: destech-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Treverton, Melissa J
Sent: Tuesday, 28 July 2015 3:44 PM
To: Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Design and Technology] Practice exam

 

Hi Jo,

 

I’m not sure if your specialist area is Textiles or Wood, but I haven’t found anyone who writes a good practise exam for Textiles.  I find it much better to create my own from past exams.  The students then get a better feel for the language the VCAA uses.  I will usually substitute a different product or design brief just to keep them on their toes.

 

QAT’s have done one that has a strong Wood focus, so if that is your area it may be worth contacting them.

 

Regards,

 

Melissa

 

MELISSA TREVERTON
PARKDALE SECONDARY COLLEGE
Warren Rd

Mordialloc East  3194

 

From: destech-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Jo Roszkowski
Sent: Tuesday, 28 July 2015 3:37 PM
To: destech at edulists.com.au
Subject: [Design and Technology] Practice exam

 

Hi All

Does anyone know when we can expect a practise exam out?  And from what company?

 

thanks, Jo

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