[Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's

Mark KELLY kel at mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au
Mon Feb 14 13:29:56 EST 2011


Naturally one must be VERY wary of using SACs from the previous study
design.

If you're not careful, deep disaster can await.


On 14 February 2011 10:10, Townsley, Andrew A <
townsley.andrew.a at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:

> Maybe somepost a SAC from last year.
> Like a picture says a thousand words.
>
> A.Townsley
> townsley.andrew.a at edumail.vic.gov.au
> Fountain Gate SC
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Zach Alexakos
> Sent: Mon 14/02/2011 9:33 AM
> To: Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's
>
>
> No- You'll need an ASIO clearance first.
>
> Zach Alexakos
>
>
>
>
> On 13/02/11 10:08 PM, "Townsley, Andrew A" <
> townsley.andrew.a at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:
>
>
>
>        Hi,
>
>        Is anyone willing to post a SAC?
>
>        A.Townsley
>        townsley.andrew.a at edumail.vic.gov.au
>        Fountain Gate SC
>
>
>
>        -----Original Message-----
>        From: yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Margaret Lawson
>        Sent: Fri 11/02/2011 9:25 PM
>        To: Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
>        Subject: Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's
>
>        I would think that at Year 11, you would want to develop a SAC that
>        would a) assess their understanding of the key knowledge and skills
> and
>        b) appeal to their interests. After all, we want these kids to
> enroll in
>        our Year 12 subjects come July.
>
>        Over the years I have used students co-curricular interests to
> direct me
>        as to what type of case study might be appropriate for their
> interest.
>        And of course it is important to have FUN with the Year 11
> curriculum.
>        At Year 12 you don't have as much flexibility compared with Year 11.
>
>        The example in the study design  is for Enrollment trends at a
> school.
>        This might be interesting to some, but other case studies might be
> more
>        appealing to the kids. So you might need to do a little thinking
> outside
>        the box! Perhaps we could use the list to brainstorm?
>
>        :)
>
>        Margaret
>
>        Currently on leave from St. Michael's Grammar School
>        Mailing list emails go to home address
>
>        On 11/02/2011 9:01 PM, Dinh Tran wrote:
>        >
>        > Hi Mark,
>        >
>        > I do not agree with you or Natalie about the possibility of
> students
>        > having any real advantages because firstly the examples in the
> Study
>        > Design are INCOMPLETE and only a sample, not the full SAC. It has
>        > great potentials to be developed into a real SAC, using different
> data
>        > sets and even different scenarios so I believe writing SAC's based
> on
>        > the study design should be a good thing because at least it's on
> the
>        > right track.
>        >
>        > If a student goes through the trouble of reading and comprehending
> the
>        > study design and masters the skills that is required in the SAC's,
>        > then they deserve to do well. I have never heard of any student
>        > capable of achieving that standard.
>        >
>        > Regards,
>        >
>        > Dinh Tran
>        >
>        > *From:*yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au
>        > [mailto:yr11it-bounces at edulists.com.au] *On Behalf Of *Mark KELLY
>        > *Sent:* Friday, 11 February 2011 8:01 PM
>        > *To:* Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
>        > *Subject:* Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's
>        >
>        > No Natalie, please come back from under the basalt.  All
> contributions
>        > are valued here.
>        >
>        > You do have a good point when it comes to kids getting real SACs
> and
>        > getting an unfair advantage, which is why the ITA list is careful
>        > about teachers uploading SACs to the public.  You never know where
>        > they might end up.
>        >
>        > Keep on posting!
>        >
>        > Regards
>        > Mark
>        >
>        >
>        > On 11 February 2011 19:38, Natalie H <natinga71 at yahoo.com
>         > <mailto:natinga71 at yahoo.com> <mailto:natinga71 at yahoo.com%3E> >
> wrote:
>        >
>        >     That's a bloody good point!! *hides back under her rock*
>        >
>        >     :-P
>        >
>        >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>        >
>        >     Natalie Heath
>        >
>        >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>        >
>        >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>        >
>        >     *From:*Mark KELLY <kel at mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au
>         >     <mailto:kel at mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au> <mailto:
> kel at mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au%3E> >
>         >
>        >
>        >     *To:* Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
>         >     <yr11it at edulists.com.au <mailto:yr11it at edulists.com.au>
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>         >
>        >     *Sent:*Fri, February 11, 2011 6:52:40 PM
>        >
>        >
>        >     *Subject:* Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's
>        >
>        >
>        >     Hi Natalie.  If a year 11 of mine went to the trouble of
> reading
>        >     the study design and independently worked on a possible
> solution
>        >     before a SAC was even given, I reckon they'd *deserve* bonus
>        >     points, but such a rare beast probably wouldn't be the type
> who
>        >     needed bonus points! They would already be A+ material.
>        >
>        >     :-)
>        >
>        >     Regards
>        >     Mark
>        >
>        >     On 11 February 2011 17:19, Natalie H <natinga71 at yahoo.com
>         >     <mailto:natinga71 at yahoo.com> <mailto:natinga71 at yahoo.com%3E>
> > wrote:
>        >
>        >     Hi,
>        >
>        >     I'd be reluctant to base an assessment task on something
> that's in
>        >     a public document. I actively encourage all senior students to
>        >     read the study design... I'm not convinced year 11s would go
> to
>        >     the trouble, but you never know. I know these examples are
>        >     starting points, but I wouldn't want some students having even
> a
>        >     perceived advantage... I don't think it's worth the risk.
>        >
>        >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>        >
>        >     Natalie Heath
>        >
>        >     Parade College
>        >
>        >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>        >
>        >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>        >
>        >     *From:*Dinh Tran <dinhtran at iinet.net.au
>         >     <mailto:dinhtran at iinet.net.au> <mailto:dinhtran at iinet.net.au%3E>
> >
>         >     *To:* Year 11 Information Technology Teachers' Mailing List
>         >     <yr11it at edulists.com.au <mailto:yr11it at edulists.com.au>
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>         >     *Sent:* Fri, February 11, 2011 2:58:46 PM
>        >     *Subject:* Re: [Yr11 Information Technology] Developing SAC's
>        >
>        >     Hi,
>        >
>        >     Can anyone be kind enough to share some sample SAC's please?
>        >     Nelson Cengage have not yet set up the teacher's resources
> login
>        >     for me so i am a bit stuck on ideas.
>        >
>        >     Are we allowed to use the detailed example of the
>        >     learning activities on page 55-56 of the Study Design and
> create a
>        >     SAC out of it?
>        >
>        >     I would like to personally thank you for your support as i am
> a
>        >     recent graduate teacher.
>        >
>        >     Kind Regards,
>        >     Dinh Tran
>        >
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If not as many people are getting Brasilians,
does this mean that waxing is waning?
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