HSC Practical Marking Procedures in Industrial Technology

1. Institute of Industrial Arts Technology Education Conference 2010 HSC Practical Marking Procedures in Industrial Technology Mark Tyler Head Teacher Industrial Arts (Pennant Hills High School) Assistant Supervisor of Marking (Practical)

2. Syllabus Changes • Marking process – Written Examination • Marking process – Major Project • Applying the marking criteria Overview

3. Syllabus changes Note the deletion of Plastics and Building and Construction Change of name • Automotive Technologies • Electronics Technologies • Graphics Technologies • Metal and Engineering Technologies • Multimedia Technologies • Timber Products and Furniture Technologies

4. Syllabus Changes • A revised syllabus was introduced for the preliminary course in 2009 and will be examined for the first time in 2010. • Significant changes have been made to syllabus content, assessment weightings and to the examination specifications. • Includes a study of the history of technology in each of the focus area technologies

5. Change to Components and Weightings - Preliminary

6. Change to Components and Weightings - HSC

7. Written Paper Remember the written exam changes for 2010 HSC Written Paper

8. Changes to the written examination

9. Marking process – written examination • The marking of all student scripts have a number of quality assurance procedures built in, such as pilot marking, common scripts, check marking, double marking and the provision of a number of statistical reports. • Section 1 - multiple choice questions are computer marked. • Section 2 – focus area specific questions are marked by specialist markers for that focus area. • Section 3 - industry study questions from all candidates are marked together by the same teams of markers.

10. The Major Project Major Project Marking Process

11. Marking the major project The project and folio are marked together, reading the folio combined with a visual inspection of the project allows the examiner to arrive at a mark range for each criteria and wholistic marks are determined for the major project production and for the folio.

12. Consider the following Coffee Tables

13. Consider the following Coffee Tables • A project of minimal difficulty, with evidence of basic quality in the application of skills and techniques in the planning and production of the major project • Range 9 - 16

14. Consider the following Coffee Tables • A project of substantial difficulty, with evidence of high quality in the application of most skills and techniques in the planning and production of the major project • Range 25 - 32

15. Consider the following Coffee Tables • A highly demanding project, with evidence of high quality in the application of a wide range of skills and techniques in the planning and production of the major project • Range 33 - 40

16. Sometimes the difference between a complete and incomplete project is quite stark! Incomplete it will mark in the range of 17 -24 When complete and finished properly it will mark in the range of 33 - 40

17. Distinguishing features of a Band 5/6 Project • The project displays a high degree of difficulty, quality and excellent management skills. • Band 6 projects are technically difficult and involve higher order construction skills. They display excellence in the selection of materials, processes and components used in the project’s construction. • A high degree of relevant problem-solving is evident. • The design parameters specified in the Statement of Intent have been successfully addressed. • The finish of the project is excellent and of an ‘industry standard’. • The project makes excellent use of appropriate industrial technologies. • A strong link between the planning and production of the project is clearly evident.

18. Band 6 Projects All of these projects have quality of workmanship, complexity of construction and a high degree of problem solving in common.

19. Band 6 Projects

20. Distinguishing features of a Band 4/5 Project • A high degree of difficulty was displayed in the constitution of the project. • High order skills were involved with the project’s production (dovetails, laminating, curved work, high standard of finish). • Project functioned well demonstrating a high degree of success with construction techniques attempted, e.g. drawers/doors worked correctly. • Above average problem-solving skills demonstrated. • Project was well managed and supported by the Design, Management and Communication (DMC). • Final project bears a strong relationship to the Statement of Intent.

21. Band 5 Projects All of these projects functioned well demonstrating a high degree of success with construction techniques attempted.

22. Band 5 Projects

23. Distinguishing features of a Band 3/4 Project • The Project is completed and is well managed. • An adequate range of skills have been displayed to allow for the construction of the project. • A selection of appropriate materials, processes and components have been used. • Project demonstrates a medium degree of difficulty.

24. Band 4 Projects The project is complete and well managed and demonstrates a medium degree of difficulty.

25. Band 4 Projects Projects lack the complexity to achieve a higher mark range.

26. Unfinished Projects None of these are particularly difficult projects and all could have been completed

27. A Garden Arbor (trellis) using the wrong timber (untreated pine) and far too flimsy. An Entertainment Unit that just didn’t quite make it. An Entertainment Unit that would have looked much better without a rushed stain finish.

28. Projects don’t have to be big! This student came 9th overall in the state in 2008. Making a jewellery box was obviously no disadvantage. The level of difficulty and skills are evident and the folio detailed the planning and processes.

29. A stationery box Secret Compartment

30. What should be included in a project to maximise marks? A range of joints – don’t just keep repeating the same joint A range of construction methods – framed doors, dovetail drawers Use some other features such as inlays, fluting, through tenons, woodturning (try turning your own handles) Include drawers and/or doors – doors that close properly and drawers that slide well show a higher level of skill A quality finish applied well – at least 10% of the construction time should be allowed for final sanding and finishing which means 2 to 3 weeks!

31. Notes from the Marking Centre Each year the Board of Studies releases a report with comments from the HSC markers. The extracts below are from the 2007 HSC Notes from the Marking Centre available from the Board of Studies website. Design and Management Many candidates seemed very capable of producing a quality product, but devoted a disproportionate amount of time and effort to the accompanying folio. Much time and effort, as well as a substantial amount of skill, has been utilised in applying the many different processes involved in the development of these projects. From outside appearances much of this is not apparent in the project itself and it is only through the folio that the examiners are able to understand the full input of the candidate.

32. Design and Management Timelines and finance plans were usually well presented and in an increasing variety of ways. Candidates need to be sure to add detail in these plans and not restrict them to a few general headings... and not be written after the event. Research, for example, needs to include details of type, how and/or where. Communication Sketching of ideas and their development was not particularly strong, with some exceptions. Most candidates included some rough, and in some cases, almost unidentifiable sketches without any annotation. Candidates must remember that this section of the folio communicates to the examiner how they arrived at their final design, or how an original design was modified. All of their sketches should be included and they must be clearly annotated.

33. Production Most candidates were able to satisfactorily manage their time and resources to produce a finished project, albeit of varying quality. The quality of the major projects continues to improve, with far fewer candidates either not attempting the major project or presenting incomplete projects. Projects should also be of sufficient rigour to allow the candidate to fully satisfy the marking criteria for the major project. Weaker Multimedia Industries responses contained downloaded material from sources found on the internet. This is not a recommended practice and should be discouraged. Markers recognise the different standard of the downloaded material compared to a candidate’s own work. Candidates should present as much supporting material as possible with their projects. Jigs, models, prototypes, preliminary sketches, working rods and all other material used during construction identifies a broader range of skills and techniques that may have otherwise been overlooked. Often, Multimedia Industries responses did not fully show how their projects evolved. They need to present the development of the project and not just the final product.

34. Institute of Industrial Arts and Technology Education (IIATE) provides support through resources released on its CD.

35. Major Project Marking Markers use a range of tools to ensure consistency including: • Marking Guidelines • Checklists • Benchmark Books

36. Marking process – practical examination • The major practical projects are marked at the school by a team of two markers and often a senior marker will also visit the school. • All projects are marked independently by each marker and the candidate is given the average mark. • It is important that projects are displayed to show how they are to be used, for example by making up a bed with mattress and bedding. • All test materials and jigs should also be presented as proof of testing and problem solving. • Consider displaying drawings on display boards where they can be easily viewed.

37. Marking process – major project folio • The markers will inspect the project, looking at the construction methods. • The folio will be marked in conjunction with the practical project. • As the markers consider the folio in relation to the project they will make judgements of the quality of each section and note that information on the checklist. They refer to the marking guidelines to assist them in making these judgements. • Within the allocated marking time for each project all presented work will be marked. If there is something that you particularly want the markers to read then make it obvious. • A mark out of 20 will be allocated to the folio.

38. Marking process – major project production • The markers will carefully inspect the project and make judgements according to the marking guidelines. • Markers refer to benchmark and sample booklets developed during the marker briefing process to ensure that candidates receive appropriate marks and to maintain consistency across the state. • Each marker will allocate a mark out of 40 for the production of the major project.

39. Practical marking guidelines Design, Management and Communication Remember that these may change to accommodate syllabus revision

40. Practical marking guidelinesProduction Remember that these may change to accommodate syllabus revision

41. Checklist

44. Major Project Folio Marks Sample 1 4

45. Major Project Folio Marks Sample 2 10

46. Major Project Folio Marks Sample 3 16

47. Major Project Production Marks Sample 1 7

48. Major Project Production Marks Sample 2 14

49. Major Project Production Marks Sample 3 22

50. Major Project Production Marks Sample 4 27