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SACE Change Network | September 2021 update Learning transfer
A project focusing on creating learning experiences and assessments that support students to transfer their learning and apply it in new situations and circumstances.
What did we do?
- We produced a prototype Stage Chemistry exam booklet that included transfer questions and provided it to a small number of Stage 2 Chemistry teachers who tested them with their students
What did we learn?
- High level of student engagement in attempt of all question types, including far transfer questions
- The exam promoted more critical thinking
- Having a group of schools that have been involved in the project and other schools that have no knowledge has shown there is no significant impact to completing the booklet.
- Exemplars and a explanatory video will provide teachers enough confidence in understanding transfer. Professional Learning will still be needed to underpin the practice and provide the structure in transfer and what the questions are doing.
- Teachers accepted far transfer question types
So what?
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The project team will explore expanding the development of prototype examinations in Biology and Physics subject areas for 2022.