Public consultation 2020

INTRODUCTION
The BSSS invites you to provide feedback on the draft Mathematics Framework.

BACKGROUND

The draft Mathematics Framework has been redeveloped to align with ACT BSSS Achievement Standards design specifications Board endorsed in 2016.  

There are separate Achievement Standards for students of T and A, and for year 11 and year 12.

In addition, there is a set of Achievement Standards for students studying courses with mild to moderate disabilities.

Feedback is sought on the following:
• The rationale and goals
• The coverage and clarity of curriculum content
• The format, assessment table and weightings
• The clarity and coherence of the Achievement Standards
Each section of the questionnaire requires responses on a rating scale to key statements with an opportunity to include comments that focus on suggestions for improvement.

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RATIONALE
The rationale provides clarity about the subject’s broad scope, distinctive nature and importance. 

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* 2. GOALS
The goals comprehensively describe the intended learning.

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* 3. ASSESSMENT
Do you think the Assessment Task Type table provides flexibility for colleges to assess students according to their needs and interests? Please provide a comment.

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* 4. ASSESSMENT
Do you think the Assessment Task Type table makes provision for a range of pedagogical approaches (i.e. instructional and inquiry-based learning)? Please explain your point of view.

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* 5. ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
The A-E grade descriptors are clear and comprehensive descriptions. Please explain your persepective.

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* 6. ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
Do the Year 12 T Achievement Standards reflect higher expectations for students learning in comparison to the Year 11 T Achievement Standards? Please explain your persepective.

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* 7. ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
Do the Year 12 A Achievement Standards reflect higher expectations for students learning in comparison to the Year 11 A Achievement Standards? Please explain your persepective.

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* 8. ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
Are the Mathematics Modified Achievement Standards for Years 11 and 12 students with a mild to moderate disability appropriate? Please explain your perspective.

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