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A Review of Requirements for the ACT Year 12 Certificate. May 2014. Introduction. What is the BSSS? Functions of the BSSS? Role of the Office. Purpose of Community Forums. Brief the community on the nature and scope of the review Community consultation.
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A Review of Requirements for the ACT Year 12 Certificate May 2014
Introduction • What is the BSSS? • Functions of the BSSS? • Role of the Office
Purpose of Community Forums • Brief the community on the nature and scope of the review • Community consultation
Terms of Reference for the Review • types of certificates • number and scope of packages • minimum requirements, including English and mathematics requirements • recognition of extra-curricular activities and outside learning • recognition of Vocational Education
Overview of the ACT Secondary System • School based • Continuous assessment
Desirable features of a Year 12 Certificate • Relevant and meaningful for learners • Relevant to the challenges of the 21st Century • Rigorous and encourage high levels of learning • Inclusive and equitable • Responsive and flexible • Respected and have public confidence (Source: ACER Review )
Number/purpose and types of certificates • Single page Testamur • Certification of students with intellectual disabilities
Number of different packages • Mature • Older • Repeat
English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy requirements
Recognition of extra-curricular activities and outside learning towards the requirements for the Year 12 Certificate
Recognition of vocational learning towards the requirements for the certificates