[Year 12 IT Apps] Macros - Question arising from Friday's PD

[Antonia Caridi]

HI Damien, I made that comment several times about all assessment tasks, if you look at the VCAA Software tools and functions list it is explicitly stated that:

In their learning, students are expected to execute each listed function for a software tool; however, for the assessment tasks, they are only required to demonstrate the majority of functions. 
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/infotech/it-apps-software-sr.pdf 

My understanding and recommendation is that students must demonstrate each of the functions/skills listed throughout their learning - before or after the task - does it really matter, however they do not necessarily need to demonstrate ALL of these in the task to get an S.

My girls ARE NOT doing macros or input screens in the task - they have just encountered databases this year and  I feel that it is unfair to ask them to do all of these things under limited time and test conditions. Nor do I need to. However, in class and for homework they will certainly be covering all of the skills listed and these will be discussed in class.

I am sure that this is what VCAA require for the purpose of achieving Satisfactory Completion.

Antonia

Antonia Caridi
Sacre Coeur
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