Student folio of evidence: Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievment (QCIA)

Student folio of evidenceQueensland Certificate of Individual AchievementThis presentation will provide school staff with information about how to prepare the student folio of evidence for the Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement district verification meetings.

1QCIA contributing studiesEvidence is collected for the students achievements in the two QCIA contributing studies areas: Statement of AchievementStatement of Participation.

These contributing studies are part of the eligible students individual learning program.

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The format of the QCIA issued to eligible students.

3PurposeThe student folio of evidence is used to substantiate the learning achievements reported on the QCIA.Evidence of learning achievements match the intended learning outcomes outlined in the curriculum plan.

The student folio of evidence validates and ensures the integrity of the QCIA.

4What schools must do:Collect evidence throughout the students senior schooling phase.Collect evidence for all nominated eligible students.Collect evidence for each proposed Statement of Achievement and Statement of Participation.

It is a requirement that evidence is collected for all eligible students. Schools submit a sample of their schools student folio of evidence at the QCIA district verification meetings.

5Ways to gather and record evidenceDirect evidence could include:annotated work samples, worksheets, learning logs, diary or journal entries, work experience reports, certificates of participation photographs, DVDs or videos, audio recordings.

Indirect evidence could include:teacher observations, interviews with student, discussions with employerpeer checklists.

A balance of direct/indirect evidence is needed.

The QCIA provides great opportunity for recording the diverse and real-life achievements of students.Folios of student evidence allow others to understand how the recording instruments demonstrate the achievements.

6How should the folio be organised?May be hard copy, digital format, PowerPoint, etc.Best organised in the two QCIA reporting areas.Should be organised under the six curriculum organisers.Should include a variety of direct or indirect evidence across statements.

Schools collect evidence of achievement throughout the students senior schooling phase. This evidence from the intended learning outcomes outlined in the students curriculum plan is used to substantiate the final certificate information in the students exiting year.

7Statement of AchievementThe six curriculum organisers are:Areas of study and learning (ASL)Communication and technologies (CT)Community, citizenship and the environment (CCE)Leisure and recreation (LR)Personal and living dimensions (PLD)Vocational and transition activities (VTA)

8Areas of Study and Learning (ASL)This section includes information about:performance in subject-specific programs orbroad areas of learning that the school identifies and develops to meet the educational needs of the student.

Some students study subjects or specific learning programs that might be fully school developed for the individual student or groups of students within a school. Some students might participate in Authority and Authority-registered subject classes, working on modified or personal goals and assessment. These knowledge and skills may be captured in comments for this organiser.Equally, it could be the case that there are no clearly defined subjects but rather a single program that covers a number of areas.

9ASL Statement example 1Statement of Achievement:Completes forms requiring personal details with assistance.

Consider the types of evidence you could collect to support this outcome.10ASL Statement example 1 (cont.)Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement:photograph with annotationswork sample/worksheet

Filling in personal details on worksheet

Each Statement of Achievement requires a minimum of one piece of evidence to substantiate the achievement of the learning outcome. Photographs should be annotated.

11ASL Statement example 2Statement of Achievement:Uses concrete materials to add and subtract numbers up to ten.

ASL Statement example 2 (cont.)Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement:photograph with annotationsvideo evidence

Completing a counting worksheet with concrete materials.

Click picture to play video (18 secs)

Each Statement of Achievement requires a minimum of one piece of evidence to substantiate the achievement of the learning outcome. Photographs should be annotated.

13Communication and technologies (CT)performance in language and literacy the use of adaptive and augmentative devices across calculation, reading, writing, listening, speaking or speech equivalentthe use of computer and communication technologies.

CT Statement exampleStatement of Achievement:Uses the computer to practice reading skills.

CT Statement example (cont.)Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement:photograph with annotationsvideo evidence Uses familiar computer reading programs without teacher assistance.

Click picture to play video (10 secs)

Each Statement of Achievement requires a minimum of one piece of evidence to substantiate the achievement of the learning outcome. Photographs should be annotated.

16Community, citizenship and the environment (CCE)This section could include information about:involvement in and contribution to the local and wider communityactivities that focus on the environmentaccessing and using community facilities.

As with the other organisers, this one suggests a very broad field for comment.There is potential overlap with other organisers. It is possible that the best solution to this problem is to adjust each set of comments for each student to avoid repetition. This organiser could include work on a school-based recycling program or accessing local community facilities. It may also include understandings about rights and responsibilities.

17CCE Statement exampleStatement of Achievement:Uses the public library with peers to borrow and return items.

CCE Statement example (cont.)Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement: photograph with annotations

Organising books at library checkoutScanning barcodes of library books

Each Statement of Achievement requires a minimum of one piece of evidence to substantiate the achievement of the learning outcome. Photographs should be annotated.

19Leisure and recreation (LR)This section could include information about:performance in activities such as competitive individual and team sports, outdoor pursuits, and fitness and physical development programsthe use of school-based leisure time in active and constructive ways.

20LR Statement exampleStatement of Achievement:Identifies and engages in preferred leisure and recreational pursuits.

LR Statement example (cont.)Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement: photograph with annotations

Playing Nintendo Wii Sport games Enjoying painting activity

Each Statement of Achievement requires a minimum of one piece of evidence to substantiate the achievement of the learning outcome. Photographs should be annotated.

22Personal and living dimensions (PLD)This section could include information about:personal development and management, goal setting, decision making, budgeting and community mobility

health, nutrition, interpersonal skills and independent- and cooperative-living skills.

Care needs to be taken with highly personal matters that would not be appropriate for a general audience. It is a timely reminder that this certificate is intended to fulfil a particular role, not attempt to repeat or replace school reports. Achievement information should demonstrate knowledge and skills.

23PLD Statement exampleStatement of Achievement:Makes snacks, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks with assistance.

PLD Statement example (cont.)Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement:photograph with annotations

Buttering bread and making a sandwichPouring hot water with supervision

Each Statement of Achievement requires a minimum of one piece of evidence to substantiate the achievement of the learning outcome. Photographs should be annotated.

25Vocational and transition activities (VTA)This section could include information about:performance in vocational and work-oriented activities undertaken in school-based coursesaccessing local and community resources for planning life pathways and post-school options.

Any modules or competencies of vocational education and training (VET) certificate qualifications, and core or preparatory learning areas of the QCE, will be recorded on the Senior Statement and should not be duplicated here.

26VTA Statement exampleStatement of Achievement:Applies current occupational health and safety procedures at school and work experience.

VTA Statement example (cont.)Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement:photograph with annotationschecklist

Using safety gear at school workshop

Each Statement of Achievement requires a minimum of one piece of evidence to substantiate the achievement of the learning outcome. Photographs should be annotated.

28Statement of Participation

Statement of ParticipationIncludes the names or titles of activities students have undertaken.May include community-based learning, extra-curricula activities, work experience, enrichment programs or community-access programs.Has no provision for explanation of the activity.

There is an extensive list of the many activities that schools have available for their students. There is no indication of the nature of any achievements or standards for the activity. The list is incorporated in the QCIA Editor program.

30Statement of Participation ExamplesCoffee shop programFundraisingGraduation ceremonyLawn bowlsHorticulture program

Statement of Participation ExamplesEach Statement of Participation requires one piece of evidence to substantiate the participation. Photographs should be annotated.

Delivering a coffee order in the Coffee shop programEngaging in lawn bowls with club membersWeeding and caring for plants in the Horticulture programEach Statement of Participation requires a one piece of evidence to substantiate the participation. Photographs should be annotated.

32Retaining evidence of achievementLegislation states that students are entitled to query the results on their certificates.Evidence of achievement must be kept for:verification of certificate information at district meetingsresponse to any student queries to verify certificate informationone term after the students have been issued their certificates.

A QCAA memo alerts schools to the date of retention for Year 12 exiting students work.33More informationQCAAs website: www.qcaa.qld.edu.auEmail: qcia@qcaa.qld.edu.auDirect link to QCIA information: www.qcaa.qld.edu.au > Senior Secondary > Certificates & qualifications > Queensland Certificate of Individual AchievementDirect link to QCE information: www.qcaa.qld.edu.au> Senior Secondary > Certificates & qualifications > Queensland Certificate of Education