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MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AND-TRAINING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

Question No 1289

Secondary Colleges - Course Frameworks

MR CORNWELL - asked .the Minister for Education and Training on notice

on 18 May 1994:

In relation to new common guidelines for years 11 and 12 student -assessments being

introduced into ACT colleges:

(1Y Does. this major change indicate that the existing system of assessment is inadequate,

and if not, why the change.

` (2) Why is this change being introduced over 3 years and can you

"- assure the community that students will not be disadvantaged in 'their assessments during this

long transition period. '

MR WOOD - the answer to Mr Cornwell's question is:

- (1) The development of ACT Year 11 and 12. Course Frameworks is timely.. It reflects and

complements national curriculum initiatives over the last-few years. It evidences the ACT's

responsiveness to ensuring educational opportunities for the full range of student interests

and needs.. The frameworks provide the basis for both a broad general education and

vocational courses. .The frameworks address requests from various tertiary, further

education and employer-groups for articulation about what students can actually do, and

how well

. they can do it.

The Course Frameworks reflect a system move to-criterion based .assessment and reporting

that has featured in a number of

.subjects and colleges since 1986. The changes to be implemented over the next 3 years are

consistent with the ongoing nature of educational evaluation and the readiness of the ACT to

continue toreflect upon and improve educational practice. The ACT can

. be justly proud of its record in preparing students for future study and the workplace. Our

students have been very successful both in the ACT and interstate, even in the most highly

competitive courses. The changes indicate our preparedness to continue to strive to provide the

best educational outcomes for . our students. . .

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