Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/4276
Title: ESSA: Developing and scoping a test to explore scientific literacy and achievement in NSW
Contributor(s): Panizzon, Debra Lee  (author); Arthur, Dagmar (author); Pegg, John Edward  (author)
Publication Date: 2006
Handle Link: https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/4276
Abstract: In 2007, all Year 8 students in Department of Education and Training schools in NSW will complete the Essential Secondary Science Assessment (ESSA) test (NSW DET, 2005). It will complement other assessments currently undertaken in this State in the areas of literacy (English Language and Literacy Assessment - ELLA) and numeracy (Secondary Numeracy Assessment Program - SNAP). In this paper, we outline the focus and structure of the ESSA test, designed as a diagnostic tool to identify what students know and can do and where teaching needs to be directed to enhance scientific understanding. To guide the development of assessment items that would achieve this purpose, the Structure of the Observed Learning Outcome (SOLO) model was utilised as the theoretical framework (Biggs & Collis, 1882; 1991). With a trial and large-scale pilot already completed, this paper outlines the purpose and scope of ESSA and how it will help inform teacher practice.
Publication Type: Journal Article
Source of Publication: Teaching Science, 52(4), p. 22-28
Publisher: Australian Science Teachers Association
Place of Publication: Australia
ISSN: 1839-2946
1449-6313
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: 130212 Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: 930101 Learner and Learning Achievement
Peer Reviewed: Yes
HERDC Category Description: C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal
Publisher/associated links: http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/153073116
http://www.asta.edu.au/resources/teachingscience
Appears in Collections:Journal Article
The National Centre of Science, Information and Communication Technology, and Mathematics Education for Rural and Regional Australia (SiMERR)

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