4.1a How could this assessment task be improved?
Please note that this task has been provided for professional learning purposes only and
should not be used for teaching without improvement and quality assurance.
and Culture
Stage:
2
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Assessment Type:
task 2
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Name of Assessment:
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In this task you are
required
develop
a 12-15 picture Photostory which develops an understanding of the essence of a
culture. Students are to present the multimodal presentation to the class and discuss the essence of their chosen
• In pairs, record your suggestions for the teacher to improve
culture. Students may research and present their own culture. If you wish to develop your essence study on a subculture please discuss
me.
the with
task
Subject:
The pictures need to be carefully selected to best demonstrate the values, beliefs and lifestyle of the culture. Where
possible, the presentation should involve music and other audio to support the slides. The pictures should also have
concise and strategically placed text to elaborate the meaning of the image in regards to the purpose of the task.
The Photostory is to be accompanied by a 800 work (max) documentation of each photo, providing analysis of how the
image shows an aspect of the essence of the culture
The assignment is to be presented as a 7 minute multimodal presentation to class.
Assessment Conditions:
(word length, time allowed, due date)
DUE DATE: Last day of term
Conditions: 7 minutes, 12-15 slides and accompanied by a 800 word (max) write-up on the cultural essence
of each photograph.
Assessment Design Criteria:
Knowledge and Understanding
The specific features are as follows:
KU1 Knowledge and understanding of different aspects of and issues related to contemporary societies and
cultures, in local and global contexts.
Investigation and Analysis
The specific features are as follows:
IA1
Investigation and analysis of different aspects of and issues related to contemporary societies and cultures, in
local and global contexts.
Evaluation and Communication
The specific features are as follows:
EC1
Evaluation and use of evidence from a range of sources and perspectives, with appropriate acknowledgment
of sources.
EC2
Communication of informed ideas about societies and social and cultural issues.
Document1 (see also tools 3.1 and 3.3)
Updated October 2015
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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :This task will be assessing the following design criteria
A
Knowledge and
Understanding
Investigation and Analysis
Collaboration
KU1 In-depth knowledge and
perceptive understanding of a
range of aspects of and issues
related to contemporary
societies and cultures, in local
and /or global contexts.
IC1 Focused investigation and
insightful analysis of a range of
aspects and issues related to
contemporary societies and cultures,
in local and global contexts.
CL1 Productive and inclusive
planning and evaluation of
collaborative social action related to
an inquiry in a chosen topic.
KU2 In-depth knowledge and
understanding of the nature and
causes of social change.
IC2 Focused investigation and wellinformed and critical analysis of ways
in which power structures operate in
societies.
CL2 Insightful and well-informed
collaborative social action.
CL3 Constructive and well-focused
individual contribution to group
activities.
Evaluation and
Communication
EC1 Insightful and focused
evaluation and use of evidence
from a range of sources and
perspectives, with appropriate
acknowledgment of sources.
EC2 Incisive and coherent
communication of informed ideas
about societies and social and
cultural issues.
KU3 Perceptive understanding of
a variety of ways in which
societies and cultures are
connected and interdependent.
B
KU1 Some depth in knowledge
and well-informed understanding
of a range of aspects of and
issues related to contemporary
societies and cultures, in local
and global contexts.
KU2 Some depth in knowledge
and understanding of the nature
and causes of social change.
IC1 Well-organised investigation and
well-considered analysis of a range of
aspects and issues related to
contemporary societies and cultures,
in local and global contexts.
IC2 Well-organised investigation and
informed and critical analysis of ways
in which power structures operate in
societies.
CL1 Productive planning and
evaluation of collaborative social
action related to an inquiry in a
chosen topic.
CL2 Well-organised and informed
collaborative social action.
CL3 Considered and active
individual contribution to group
activities.
EC1 Well-considered and informed
evaluation and use of evidence
from a range of sources and
perspectives, with appropriate
acknowledgment of sources.
EC2Thoughtful and clear
communication of informed ideas
about societies and social and
cultural issues.
KU3 Well-considered
understanding of a variety of
ways in which societies and
cultures are connected and
interdependent.
C
KU1 Some detailed knowledge
and informed understanding of
different aspects of and issues
related to contemporary societies
and cultures, in local and global
contexts.
KU2 Some detailed knowledge
and understanding of the nature
and causes of social change.
IC1 Generally organised investigation
and considered analysis of different
aspects of and issues related to
contemporary societies and cultures,
in local and global contexts.
IC2 Generally organised investigation
and informed analysis of one or more
ways in which power structures
operate in societies.
CL1 Competent planning and
evaluation of collaborative social
action related to an inquiry in a
chosen topic.
CL2 Generally organised and
informed collaborative social action.
CL3 Appropriate individual
contribution to group activities.
EC1 Evaluation and use of
evidence from a range of sources
and perspectives, with mostly
appropriate acknowledgment of
sources.
EC2 Competent communication of
informed ideas about societies and
social and/or cultural issues.
KU3 Considered understanding
of some of the ways in which
societies and cultures are
connected and interdependent.
D
KU1 Identification and
awareness of some aspects of
and/or issues related to
contemporary societies and
cultures, in local and/or global
contexts.
KU2 Some recognition and
awareness of the causes of
social change.
IC1 Partial investigation and
description of some aspects of and/or
issues related to contemporary
societies or cultures, in local and
global contexts.
IC2 Basic investigation and
description of one of the ways in
which power structures operate in
societies.
CL1 Superficial contribution to
planning and evaluation of
collaborative social action related to
an inquiry in a chosen topic.
CL2 Attempted engagement in
collaborative social action.
CL3 Superficial individual
contribution to group activities.
EC1 Superficial and limited use of
evidence from easily accessible
sources, with limited perspectives,
and inconsistent acknowledgment
of sources.
EC2 Communication of basic ideas
about one or more social and/or
cultural issues.
KU3 Identification and
awareness of some of the ways
in which societies and cultures
are connected.
E
KUI Some awareness of one or
more aspects of or issues related
to a contemporary society or
culture, in a local or global
context.
KU2 Limited awareness of any
causes of social change.
IC1 Attempted investigation and brief
description of an aspect of a
contemporary society or culture, in a
local or global context.
CL1 Attempted contribution to
planning and evaluation of
collaborative social action related to
an inquiry in a chosen topic.
EC1 Attempted use of evidence
from one or more easily accessible
sources, with limited
acknowledgment of sources.
1C2 Emerging awareness of one of
the ways in which power structures
operate in societies.
CL2 Limited engagement in
collaborative social action.
EC2 tempted communication about
one or more social and/or cultural
issues.
KU3 Emerging awareness of one
or more ways in which societies
and cultures are connected.
Document1 (see also tools 3.1 and 3.3)
Updated October 2015
CL3 Limited individual contribution
to group activities.
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