Meet the Markers of the '2022 HSC Science Examinations'
When: Thursday 23 - Saturday 25 March 2023
Where: Online
Registration close: Thursday 9th March 2023
"The event touted as ‘not to be missed in your PL calendar’ is back every March as we meet with HSC markers to review the results of the previous year’s HSC science exams.
Being a marker for the Higher School Certificate examinations is one of the most sought-after avenues for professional development for science teachers, but not all teachers can be involved in marking. Each year STANSW offers Meet the Markers as a professional development event where teachers who have not marked the previous year can increase their understanding of the marking and judging processes and further develop strategies to better prepare their students for these external tests and examinations.
While the program includes the traditional Stage 6 Science course workshops for Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Physics, Investigating and Extension Science , these are supplemented by additional workshops by NESA looking at exam development, the Results Analysis Package, marking matters and consistency of grade allocations.
These workshops aim to increase understanding of the HSC examination development and marking processes and also making use of available data to analyze your school's HSC results, identifying areas of the syllabus where improvements can be made in teaching and learning.
Meet the Markers is also highly recommended for both early career teachers taking senior classes for the first time as well as for our pre-service teachers – past attendees have found it a valuable insight and reported that it helped to develop their confidence as they prepared to enter the profession.
Past participants also comment that this event was marked “not to be missed” for their PL calendars.
Lock in the dates and book early!
PROGRAM:
| Time |
Day 1 - Thursday 23 March
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9:00 - 11:00
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Physics Exam Analysis |
11:30 - 12:30
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NESA: Using your students’ HSC results to improve teaching with RAP - Liesl Williamson & Stella O’Toole
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11:30 - 12:30
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NESA: HSC Examination Development Processes and Test Item Design - Quang Le & Corlina Ho
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11:30 - 12:30
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NESA Marking Matters - Andrew Weeding
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11:30 - 12:30
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NESA: Using the Science Standards Materials to improve student outcomes in Physics - Joanne McFarland & Corinna Noble
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| 1:00 - 3:00 |
Investigating Science Exam Analysis |
3:30 - 4:30
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NESA: Consistency of Allocating Grades for Year 11 - Lisa O’Neill & Monica Craft
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3:30 - 4:30
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NESA: Using the Science Standards Materials to improve student outcomes in INS - Joanne McFarland & Corinna Noble |
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| Time |
Day 2 - Friday 24 March
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9:00 - 11:00
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Biology Exam Analysis |
11:30 - 12:30
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NESA: Using your students’ HSC results to improve teaching with RAP - Liesl Williamson & Stella O’Toole
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11:30 - 12:30
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NESA: HSC Examination Development Processes and Test Item Design - Daisy Alleyn & Corlina Ho
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| 11:30 - 12:30 |
NESA Marking Matters - Andrew Weeding
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| 11:30 - 12:30 |
NESA: Using the Science Standards Materials to improve student outcomes in Biology - Joanne McFarland & Corinna Noble
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1:00 - 3:00
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Earth and Environmental Science Exam Analysis |
| 3:30 - 4:30 |
NESA: Consistency of Allocating Grades for Year 11 - Lisa O’Neill & Monica Craft
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| 3:30 - 4:30 |
NESA: Using the Science Standards Materials to improve student outcomes in EES - Joanne McFarland & Corinna Noble |
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| Time |
Day 3 - Saturday 25 March
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9:00 - 11:00
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Chemistry Exam Analysis |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
NESA: Using your students’ HSC results to improve teaching with RAP - Liesl Williamson & Stella O’Toole |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
NESA: HSC Examination Development Processes and Test Item Design - Jenny Hart |
11:30 - 12:30
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NESA: Using the Science Standards Materials to improve student outcomes in Chemistry - Joanne McFarland & Corinna Noble |
| 1:00 - 3:00 |
Science Extension Exam Analysis |
3:30 - 4:30
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NESA: Consistency of Allocating Grades for Year 11 - Lisa O’Neill & Monica Craft |
3:30 - 4:30
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NESA: Marking Matters & Science Extension writing and marking 15 mark questions holistically - Andrew Weeding |
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Registration is now closed
NESA Accredited PD
Completing Meet the Markers Exam Analysis (per subject)
will contribute 2 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of NSW
Curriculum addressing standard descriptor 5.4.2 from the Australian
Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient
Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Registration and payment must be received prior to the event commencing. The cancellation must be in writing to the following email address [email protected] 14 days before the event. No refunds will be given after this date.
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