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1 Kurri Kurri High School Making the best of ourselves Authentic Assessment 2009 Authentic Assessment AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Authentic Assessment Information for Year 10 Students

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3 What is Authentic Assessment? Authentic assessment is a special program for students in Year 10 at Kurri Kurri High School. It has been operating every year since This program consists of three steps. 1. An authentic assessment task, project or activity is prepared in each Year 10 subject. It will be a part of the normal classroom learning activities for that subject. These tasks are completed during the year. 2. A portfolio of work is compiled by each student as the tasks are completed and marked by the teacher in each subject. Students also complete sections of this booklet as an extension of the authentic assessment tasks. 3. During Term 4, each student presents his/her work to a panel and discusses the associated learning. This is called the Oral Presentation. Why is Authentic Assessment Important? Authentic assessment encourages students to reflect on their learning as they compile an academic portfolio of their work. This gives students the opportunity to show what they know and can do as a result of their Year 10 learning experience. It helps students to develop decision making and problem solving skills, planning and self discipline, time management and resource management skills and substantive communication skills. Personal reflection is an important part of the authentic assessment program. It assists students to understand how they learn and how best to overcome problems and challenges. By evaluating their tasks, students are able to identify the employment related skills involved and appreciate how they are transferable to learning in other subjects and their preparation to join the workforce. The Portfolio Your portfolio of work will include evidence of your learning from tasks completed in each subject this year. Preparation of a covering letter and completion of this booklet are important parts of the portfolio. The Oral Presentation Each Year 10 student displays and discusses his/her learning to a panel consisting staff, student, parent and community representatives. The oral presentation for minutes allows the student to display samples of his/her learning in each subject and discuss the process, planning and relevance. No great thing is created suddenly 3

4 This commitment is made by. I understand that the Authentic Assessment program is a compulsory part of learning in Year 10 at Kurri Kurri High School. I understand that I will need to complete a portfolio of my work this year. This will include an assessment task, project or learning activity for each of my subjects. I understand that I will also need to complete sections of this booklet and a covering letter/personal resume to complete my learning portfolio. I understand that I will be expected to present my student diary to illustrate my organisation skills, time management, reflection and goal setting. I understand that I will need to manage my time effectively to complete each task and my final portfolio by the due dates. I understand that I will be expected to present my portfolio to a small group of people consisting of a teacher, student, parent/community member and discuss my learning. I make this commitment to produce quality work this year, complete all of my authentic assessment tasks and reflect on my learning and my academic progress. Signed Date. Covering Letter Authentic Assessment Booklet Student Diary Portfolio of Work 4

5 Areas of Assessment in the Oral Presentation You will be awarded a grade by the panel in the oral presentation. This grade will be based on your performance in the following areas of assessment. The quality of your tasks will not be assessed by the panel. These tasks will already have been marked by your class teacher and will have contributed towards your mark for that subject. 1. Personal Presentation: You should prepare yourself for your oral presentation as you would for a job interview. Wear correct school uniform and be neat and tidy. Your speech should be clear and confident. Be expressive and convincing in the words you say. 2. Portfolio Presentation: Your portfolio of work is the basis of your oral presentation. A task or sample of your work for each of your eight subjects this year should be displayed and discussed with the panel. A covering letter should also be prepared and sections of this booklet completed. It is expected that you will use appropriate applications of technology to support your learning. 3. Task Understanding You will be asked to describe some or all of the work you present in your portfolio, discuss the planning and processes involved, resources you used etc. 4. Problem Solving and Reflection As you work on your tasks you may experience some unforseen problems. The panel will ask you to discuss the problems and difficulties you had and what steps you took to overcome them. You might also talk about how you might go about some of your tasks if you were to do them again. This ability to reflect on your learning is a key component of authentic assessment. 5. Transfer of Knowledge and Skills Your learning in each subject does not exist in isolation. The panel will ask you how the knowledge and skills you have learned might also be useful in other subjects and also to your future employment. You should be able to discuss the Employment Related Skills (pages 8&9) for each of your subject tasks. 5

6 Summary I am required to complete the following tasks in my subjects this year. Subject Task/Learning Activity Due Date English Mathematics Science History Geography PDHPE Elective... Elective... 6

7 Year 10 Authentic Assessment 2009 Covering Letter Scaffold * * * * Your Address Date To The Year 10 Authentic Assessment Committee Kurri Kurri High School Deakin Street Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 Salutation Dear., * Introduction Give a short description of your interests, hobbies, sports and plans for the future * Subject Presentation Description (One Paragraph for each subject) You should give a brief description of what each task involved for each subject. English Mathematics Science History Geography PDHPE Elective One Elective Two * Conclusion * Salutation Yours faithfully, Your Name 7

8 EMPLOYMENT RELATED SKILLS IN THE CLASSROOM FOR YEARS 9-12 (from your School to Work Handbook) Employers consider that employment related skills are just as important as job-specific or technical skills. You gain a variety of employment related skills in every subject you study at school. Therefore, it is important to record all the skills you develop so you can prepare a résumé and be better prepared to select courses and careers in the future. Below is a list of nine employment related skills with definitions to help you understand what they mean. Ability to take the responsibility for setting and achieving personal goals 1. Self-management I can evaluate my performance in tasks I am able to accept and deal with authority I can accept feedback in a constructive manner I am able to set goals and manage my school work and social life 2. Initiative and enterprise Ability to seek/take advantage of opportunities I can identify opportunities and act on them I am willing to take risks and learn from mistakes Ability to achieve new skills and/or knowledge 3. Learning I am open to new tasks and use knowledge to further my technical skills I can use different methods to learn new things I am able to access information on courses to further my learning Ability to express and understand information 4. Communication I can speak to a group confidently I have debated in front of a large audience I can speak and write another language I can follow verbal instructions 8

9 Continued. Ability to work effectively with others to get things done 5. Teamwork I can work with other people to sort out a problem I can work/collaborate with others on group tasks I am able to value the work of others and share resources I am able to lead team projects Ability to coordinate and prioritise tasks and resources 6. Planning and organising I am able to make decisions I can manage my time and priorities I can collect, analyse and organise information using appropriate methods I am able to organise equipment and materials needed for a task Ability to identify problems and develop solutions 7. Problem solving I can calculate percentages I can work out and manage a budget I can apply safe work practices I know how to use creative ideas and processes to solve problems Ability to use appropriate technologies to complete tasks 8. Technology I can use a word processor I can and use a fax machine I can use a variety of software programs such as;. I am able to practice ethical behaviour when using and the internet 9. Cross-cultural understanding Ability to respect diversity and act without discrimination I can respect cultural diversity in the classroom I am able to interact and learn from the experiences of students from different cultural backgrounds 9

10 STUDENT REFLECTION SHEET Subject: English Topic: Date: Describe the steps you followed in the process of completing this learning activity: Things I did Gathered, counted, described, matched, selected, recalled, located, named, wrote, identified, illustrated, listed, expressed, examined. Compared, arranged, contrasted, sorted, explained, analysed, solved, classified, calculated, planned, completed, constructed. Evaluated, imagined, created, judged, assessed, predicted, speculated, designed, arranged, proposed, devised, debated, evaluated, argued. What did you do well? What could you have done better? What knowledge, skills and understandings did you learn from completing this task? Completed my work on time Asked for help Worked well by myself Worked well in a group Was well organised The biggest challenge was Listened to instructions Set goals to achieve at each stage Used my time effectively I could have done better by Responsible (avoided blaming others) Presentation (neatness, illustrations, spelling, punctuation) Next time I will The best part of my work is Research skills Computer skills Goal setting skills Managing time effectively Communication skills 10

11 CLASSROOM LOG SHEET (from your School to Work Handbook) You gain a range of important skills in each subject you study. Identify the employment related skills relevant to your particular classroom activity. Choose up to three skills and describe how you have demonstrated them. Subject English Classroom Activity, Topic, Assignment or Unit Employment Related Skills Selfmanagement Teamwork Initiative and enterprise Planning and organising Learning Problem solving Communication Technology Cross-cultural understanding Describe how three of these skills were demonstrated I can / I am able to / I know how to Reflection on Learning Experience Comment on one or more of the following: areas of success areas for improvement further research 11

12 STUDENT REFLECTION SHEET Subject: Mathematics Topic: Date: Describe the steps you followed in the process of completing this learning activity: Things I did Gathered, counted, described, matched, selected, recalled, located, named, wrote, identified, illustrated, listed, expressed, examined. Compared, arranged, contrasted, sorted, explained, analysed, solved, classified, calculated, planned, completed, constructed. Evaluated, imagined, created, judged, assessed, predicted, speculated, designed, arranged, proposed, devised, debated, evaluated, argued. What did you do well? What could you have done better? What knowledge, skills and understandings did you learn from completing this task? Completed my work on time Asked for help Worked well by myself Worked well in a group Was well organised The biggest challenge was Listened to instructions Set goals to achieve at each stage Used my time effectively I could have done better by Responsible (avoided blaming others) Presentation (neatness, illustrations, spelling, punctuation) Next time I will The best part of my work is Research skills Computer skills Goal setting skills Managing time effectively Communication skills 12

13 CLASSROOM LOG SHEET (from your School to Work Handbook) You gain a range of important skills in each subject you study. Identify the employment related skills relevant to your particular classroom activity. Choose up to three skills and describe how you have demonstrated them. Subject Mathematics Classroom Activity, Topic, Assignment or Unit Employment Related Skills Selfmanagement Teamwork Initiative and enterprise Planning and organising Learning Problem solving Communication Technology Cross-cultural understanding Describe how three of these skills were demonstrated I can / I am able to / I know how to Reflection on Learning Experience Comment on one or more of the following: areas of success areas for improvement further research 13

14 STUDENT REFLECTION SHEET Subject: Science Topic: Date: Describe the steps you followed in the process of completing this learning activity: Things I did Gathered, counted, described, matched, selected, recalled, located, named, wrote, identified, illustrated, listed, expressed, examined. Compared, arranged, contrasted, sorted, explained, analysed, solved, classified, calculated, planned, completed, constructed. Evaluated, imagined, created, judged, assessed, predicted, speculated, designed, arranged, proposed, devised, debated, evaluated, argued. What did you do well? What could you have done better? What knowledge, skills and understandings did you learn from completing this task? Completed my work on time Asked for help Worked well by myself Worked well in a group Was well organised The biggest challenge was Listened to instructions Set goals to achieve at each stage Used my time effectively I could have done better by Responsible (avoided blaming others) Presentation (neatness, illustrations, spelling, punctuation) Next time I will The best part of my work is Research skills Computer skills Goal setting skills Managing time effectively Communication skills 14

15 CLASSROOM LOG SHEET (from your School to Work Handbook) You gain a range of important skills in each subject you study. Identify the employment related skills relevant to your particular classroom activity. Choose up to three skills and describe how you have demonstrated them. Subject Science Classroom Activity, Topic, Assignment or Unit Employment Related Skills Selfmanagement Teamwork Initiative and enterprise Planning and organising Learning Problem solving Communication Technology Cross-cultural understanding Describe how three of these skills were demonstrated I can / I am able to / I know how to Reflection on Learning Experience Comment on one or more of the following: areas of success areas for improvement further research 15

16 STUDENT REFLECTION SHEET Subject: History Topic: Date: Describe the steps you followed in the process of completing this learning activity: Things I did Gathered, counted, described, matched, selected, recalled, located, named, wrote, identified, illustrated, listed, expressed, examined. Compared, arranged, contrasted, sorted, explained, analysed, solved, classified, calculated, planned, completed, constructed. Evaluated, imagined, created, judged, assessed, predicted, speculated, designed, arranged, proposed, devised, debated, evaluated, argued. What did you do well? What could you have done better? What knowledge, skills and understandings did you learn from completing this task? Completed my work on time Asked for help Worked well by myself Worked well in a group Was well organised The biggest challenge was Listened to instructions Set goals to achieve at each stage Used my time effectively I could have done better by Responsible (avoided blaming others) Presentation (neatness, illustrations, spelling, punctuation) Next time I will The best part of my work is Research skills Computer skills Goal setting skills Managing time effectively Communication skills 16

17 CLASSROOM LOG SHEET (from your School to Work Handbook) You gain a range of important skills in each subject you study. Identify the employment related skills relevant to your particular classroom activity. Choose up to three skills and describe how you have demonstrated them. Subject History Classroom Activity, Topic, Assignment or Unit Employment Related Skills Selfmanagement Teamwork Initiative and enterprise Planning and organising Learning Problem solving Communication Technology Cross-cultural understanding Describe how three of these skills were demonstrated I can / I am able to / I know how to Reflection on Learning Experience Comment on one or more of the following: areas of success areas for improvement further research 17

18 STUDENT REFLECTION SHEET Subject: Geography Topic: Date: Describe the steps you followed in the process of completing this learning activity: Things I did Gathered, counted, described, matched, selected, recalled, located, named, wrote, identified, illustrated, listed, expressed, examined. Compared, arranged, contrasted, sorted, explained, analysed, solved, classified, calculated, planned, completed, constructed. Evaluated, imagined, created, judged, assessed, predicted, speculated, designed, arranged, proposed, devised, debated, evaluated, argued. What did you do well? What could you have done better? What knowledge, skills and understandings did you learn from completing this task? Completed my work on time Asked for help Worked well by myself Worked well in a group Was well organised The biggest challenge was Listened to instructions Set goals to achieve at each stage Used my time effectively I could have done better by Responsible (avoided blaming others) Presentation (neatness, illustrations, spelling, punctuation) Next time I will The best part of my work is Research skills Computer skills Goal setting skills Managing time effectively Communication skills 18

19 CLASSROOM LOG SHEET (from your School to Work Handbook) You gain a range of important skills in each subject you study. Identify the employment related skills relevant to your particular classroom activity. Choose up to three skills and describe how you have demonstrated them. Subject Geography Classroom Activity, Topic, Assignment or Unit Employment Related Skills Selfmanagement Teamwork Initiative and enterprise Planning and organising Learning Problem solving Communication Technology Cross-cultural understanding Describe how three of these skills were demonstrated I can / I am able to / I know how to Reflection on Learning Experience Comment on one or more of the following: areas of success areas for improvement further research 19

20 STUDENT REFLECTION SHEET Subject: PDHPE Topic: Date: Describe the steps you followed in the process of completing this learning activity: Things I did Gathered, counted, described, matched, selected, recalled, located, named, wrote, identified, illustrated, listed, expressed, examined. Compared, arranged, contrasted, sorted, explained, analysed, solved, classified, calculated, planned, completed, constructed. Evaluated, imagined, created, judged, assessed, predicted, speculated, designed, arranged, proposed, devised, debated, evaluated, argued. What did you do well? What could you have done better? What knowledge, skills and understandings did you learn from completing this task? Completed my work on time Asked for help Worked well by myself Worked well in a group Was well organised The biggest challenge was Listened to instructions Set goals to achieve at each stage Used my time effectively I could have done better by Responsible (avoided blaming others) Presentation (neatness, illustrations, spelling, punctuation) Next time I will The best part of my work is Research skills Computer skills Goal setting skills Managing time effectively Communication skills 20

21 CLASSROOM LOG SHEET (from your School to Work Handbook) You gain a range of important skills in each subject you study. Identify the employment related skills relevant to your particular classroom activity. Choose up to three skills and describe how you have demonstrated them. Subject PDHPE Classroom Activity, Topic, Assignment or Unit Employment Related Skills Selfmanagement Teamwork Initiative and enterprise Planning and organising Learning Problem solving Communication Technology Cross-cultural understanding Describe how three of these skills were demonstrated I can / I am able to / I know how to Reflection on Learning Experience Comment on one or more of the following: areas of success areas for improvement further research 21

22 STUDENT REFLECTION SHEET Subject: Elective 1 Topic: Date: Describe the steps you followed in the process of completing this learning activity: Things I did Gathered, counted, described, matched, selected, recalled, located, named, wrote, identified, illustrated, listed, expressed, examined. Compared, arranged, contrasted, sorted, explained, analysed, solved, classified, calculated, planned, completed, constructed. Evaluated, imagined, created, judged, assessed, predicted, speculated, designed, arranged, proposed, devised, debated, evaluated, argued. What did you do well? What could you have done better? What knowledge, skills and understandings did you learn from completing this task? Completed my work on time Asked for help Worked well by myself Worked well in a group Was well organised The biggest challenge was Listened to instructions Set goals to achieve at each stage Used my time effectively I could have done better by Responsible (avoided blaming others) Presentation (neatness, illustrations, spelling, punctuation) Next time I will The best part of my work is Research skills Computer skills Goal setting skills Managing time effectively Communication skills 22

23 CLASSROOM LOG SHEET (from your School to Work Handbook) You gain a range of important skills in each subject you study. Identify the employment related skills relevant to your particular classroom activity. Choose up to three skills and describe how you have demonstrated them. Subject Elective 1 Classroom Activity, Topic, Assignment or Unit Employment Related Skills Selfmanagement Teamwork Initiative and enterprise Planning and organising Learning Problem solving Communication Technology Cross-cultural understanding Describe how three of these skills were demonstrated I can / I am able to / I know how to Reflection on Learning Experience Comment on one or more of the following: areas of success areas for improvement further research 23

24 STUDENT REFLECTION SHEET Subject: Elective 2 Topic: Date: Describe the steps you followed in the process of completing this learning activity: Things I did Gathered, counted, described, matched, selected, recalled, located, named, wrote, identified, illustrated, listed, expressed, examined. Compared, arranged, contrasted, sorted, explained, analysed, solved, classified, calculated, planned, completed, constructed. Evaluated, imagined, created, judged, assessed, predicted, speculated, designed, arranged, proposed, devised, debated, evaluated, argued. What did you do well? What could you have done better? What knowledge, skills and understandings did you learn from completing this task? Completed my work on time Asked for help Worked well by myself Worked well in a group Was well organised The biggest challenge was Listened to instructions Set goals to achieve at each stage Used my time effectively I could have done better by Responsible (avoided blaming others) Presentation (neatness, illustrations, spelling, punctuation) Next time I will The best part of my work is Research skills Computer skills Goal setting skills Managing time effectively Communication skills 24

25 CLASSROOM LOG SHEET (from your School to Work Handbook) You gain a range of important skills in each subject you study. Identify the employment related skills relevant to your particular classroom activity. Choose up to three skills and describe how you have demonstrated them. Subject Elective 2 Classroom Activity, Topic, Assignment or Unit Employment Related Skills Selfmanagement Teamwork Initiative and enterprise Planning and organising Learning Problem solving Communication Technology Cross-cultural understanding Describe how three of these skills were demonstrated I can / I am able to / I know how to Reflection on Learning Experience Comment on one or more of the following: areas of success areas for improvement further research 25

26 GOALS + KNOWLEDGE + ACTION = SUCCESS Goal Setting - Advantages Gives direction and helps you make decisions Reduces conflict Builds confidence Provides a sense of purpose Saves time Goals should be Clear and specific Planned Measurable Achievable Due on a set date Setting some goals for today: Setting some goals for this week: Setting some goals for this month: Setting some goals for this year: Setting some goals for next year: 26

27 What sort of work will you be doing? Where will you be living? What qualifications and training will you have completed? What do you hope to own? What might stop you getting what you want? 27

28 Grades Awarded Areas of Assessment High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass 1. Personal Presentation School uniform, neat and tidy. Excellent communication skills, confident and expressive tone. Good eye contact. Clear and concise explanation. School uniform, neat and tidy. Very good communication skills. Well spoken with a clear, coherent voice. Very good explanation. School uniform, neat and tidy. Good communication skills, in a clear voice with some expression. School uniform. Ability to express ideas verbally Portfolio Presentation Samples of work organised and presented for each subject (8). Exceptional presentation of portfolio showing pride and organisational skills of a high order. Student reflection and employment related skills worksheets in this booklet completed in detail for each subject task. Clear evidence of extensive and effective use of the student diary throughout the year to assist planning and reflection. Evidence of use of appropriate technology in the completion of tasks and for the oral presentation. Samples of work organised and presented for each subject (8). High standard of portfolio presentation showing very good organisational skills. Student reflection and employment related skills worksheets in this booklet completed for each subject task. Evidence of effective use of the student diary throughout the year to assist planning and reflection. Evidence of use of technology in the completion of tasks and for the oral presentation. Samples of work organised and presented for each subject (8). Good standard of portfolio presentation showing some effective organisational skills. Student reflection and employment related skills worksheets in this booklet completed for each subject task. Evidence of some use of the student diary throughout the year to assist planning and reflection. Evidence of some use of technology in the completion of tasks and for the oral presentation. Samples of work organised and presented for most subjects. Student reflection and employment related skills worksheets in this booklet completed in detail most of the subject tasks. Evidence of some use of the student diary to assist planning and reflection. Limited use of technology.

29 3. Task Understanding Able to clearly articulate the learning associated with each of the subject tasks. Able to discuss the findings and outcomes of each task to show a clear understanding of the relevance of the task in the curriculum. Able to articulate the learning associated with each of the subject tasks. Able to discuss the findings and outcomes of each task to show an understanding of the relevance of the task in the curriculum. Able to clearly explain the learning associated with each of the subject tasks. Able to discuss each task and show an understanding of the relevance of the task in the curriculum. Able to explain the learning associated with most of the subject tasks. Able to discuss the findings and outcomes of some of the tasks to show an understanding of the relevance of the task in the curriculum Problem Solving and Reflection Able to identify problems associated in the completion of the subject tasks. Evidence of solutions and effective problem solving. Evidence of autonomous learning and effective student reflection. Is able to analyse the overall quality of the portfolio presented and articulate strengths and weaknesses in learning this year. Able to identify some of the problems associated in the completion of the subject tasks. Evidence of solutions and problem solving. Evidence of autonomous learning and student reflection. Describes some of the problems faced and the steps used to overcome them. Some evidence of student reflection. Describes some of the problems faced but lacks clear explanation of the steps used to overcome them. Limited evidence of student reflection. 5. Transfer of Knowledge and Skills Shows high level understanding of the links between the skills and knowledge learned through the subject tasks and their connection and relevance to other areas of school, personal life or future career goals. Is able to give several examples. Shows an understanding of the links between the skills and knowledge learned through some of the subject tasks and their connection and relevance to other areas of school, personal life or future career goals. Is able to give some examples. Shows some understanding of the links between the skills and knowledge learned through at least one of the subject tasks and their connection and relevance to other areas of school, personal life or future career goals. Is able to give an example. Shows little understanding of the links between the skills and knowledge learned through the subject tasks and their connection and relevance to other areas of school, personal life or future career goals. Students who fail to achieve the standards listed above may be awarded a Minimal or Non-Attempt grade.

30 NOTES - things to do To climb a ladder you must begin at the bottom 30