VELS VS VCE

VELS

Based on progressions points - learning statements that indicate what a student should be able to achieve at each level.

No set assessment, the way in which the teacher determines whether a progression point has been met is up to the teacher.

No external reporting, reporting is strictly between the school and the parent.

VELS encourages curriculum that assesses a wide range of domains and dimensions

VCE

Very much subject specific content

Students assessed against outcomes

Reporting to the parents, and VCAA,

Assessment is based on SAC’s, Exams, and to an extent teacher observation (not for a study score)

To obtain the VCE

Students must achieve a Satisfactory in 16 units over a two year period (generally)

Students must obtain a satisfactory in English units 1 or 2 and units 3 & 4, plus 3 other Unit 3 & 4 sequences

Receiving an S for an outcome is very different to passing a SAC that is designed to assess a particular outcome.

Assessment

SAC – School Assessed Coursework, generally one piece of assessment designed to assess one outcome at units 1, 2, 3 or 4

A SAC could be an exam at year 11 or 12, but is very different to the Year 12 VCAA exam

At Years 11 assessment in the form of a S or an N is submitted to VCAA.

At Year 12 in addition to an S or N a Score is submitted to VCAA to contribute to the students overall study scores.

Study scores are then calculated using the SAC results and the students Exam result

VCE IT

Unit One – IT in Action

Unit Two – IT Pathways

Unit Three & Four – IT Applicationsor

Unit Three & Four – Software Development

Unit One – IT in Action

Outcome 1 – On completion of this unit the student should be able to select data from sets, design solutions and use a range of spreadsheet functions to develop solutions that meet specific purposes

Outcome 2 – On completion of this unit the student should be able to recommend a networked information system for a specific use and explain possible security threats to this networked information system

Outcome 3 – On completion of this unit the student should be able to contribute collaboratively to the design and development of a website that presents an analysis of a contemporary ICT issue and substantiates theteam’s point of view

Unit Two – IT Pathways

Outcome 1 – On completion of this unit the student should be able to apply the problem-solving methodology and use appropriate software tools to create data and visualisations that meet an individuals needs

Outcome 2 – On completion of this unit the student should be able to design and develop using a programming scripting language, limited solutions record the learning progress electronically and explain possible career pathways that require the use of programming or scripting skills.

Outcome 3 – On completion of this unit the student should be able to work collaboratively and apply the problem solving methodology to create an ICT solution taking into account client feedback.

Unit 3 – IT Applicaitons

Outcome 1 – On completion of this unit the student should be able to apply stages of the problem solving methodology to create a prototype website that meets an online communities needs and explain the technical requirements to support the hosting of this website

Outcome 2 – On completion of this unit the student should be able to design, and develop using a relational database management system, a solution to an information problem and discuss why and how data is acquired via websites. – 50 marks

Unit 4 – IT Applications

Outcome 1 – On completion of this unit the students should be able to use selected software to solve an ongoing information problem, and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the solution in meeting the information needs of an organisation

Outcome 2 – On completion of this unit the student should be able to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies used by organisations to manage the storage, communication and disposal of data information, and recommend improvement to current practices

Assessment

Unit 1 & 2 – an S or N submitted to VCAA indicating that the student has demonstrated the key knowledge and skills as outlined in the Study Design

Units 3 & 4 – an S or N submitted to VCAA indicating that the student has demonstrated the key knowledge and skills as outline in the Study Design, and a study score indicating how well they have demonstrated that understanding. SAC’s completed for Units 3 & 4 will contribute 25% towards the

students study score for each unit Unit 3 – Outcome 1 50 marks

Outcome 2 50marks Unit 4 – Outcome 1 40 marks Outcome 2 60 marks

The end of year examination will contribute a further 50% towards the students study score.