SCIE1100 - Advanced theory and practice in science
Speaker: Adam Piggott (Mathematics), School of Mathematics and Physics
Abstract
In Semester 1, 2020, the courses SCIE1000 Theory and Practice in Science and SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science were taught as separate courses. This allowed SCIE1100 to be redeveloped to better serve the cohort of Advanced Science students. A key part of the work was the development of ten new formative assessment items known as "weekly tasks". Two tasks addressed exam preparedness, and the remainder were authentic assessment items designed to promote the development of analysis and communication competencies. In this talk, we will describe the redevelopment work. In particular, we will describe the development and implementation of the weekly tasks, and present evidence that the incorporation of these tasks resulted in improved course outcomes for SCIE1100 students.
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