Queensland Studies Authority news http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au News at the Queensland Studies Authority. en-au Wed, 09 May 2012 09:51:46 +1000 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:27:53 +1000 Open Text Web Solutions http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss May issue of Student Connect http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/9209.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/9209.html Our new magazine with the latest information and advice for success in Year 12 and beyond.

]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Conference feedback http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/18842.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/18842.html Let us know what you thought of the 2012 QSA conference, Shaping teaching and learning: The assessment factor

]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Get ready for 2012 QCATs http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/18766.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/18766.html Upcoming State wide workshops will assist teachers to implement 2012 Queensland Comparable Assessment Tasks (QCATs) which are aligned to the Australian Curriculum content descriptions and standards. QCATs model quality assessment and provide feedback to teachers and students that can inform future teaching and learning.

]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Professional development opportunities http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/3323.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/3323.html Professional development workshops in Term 2 cover a range of topics across K-12.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Latest NAPLAN newsletter http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/8334.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/8334.html Read the May issue of NAPLAN 12 to ensure correct administration of the tests.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Last chance to register for QSA conference http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/15557.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/15557.html With just over a week to go before Shaping teaching and learning: The assessment factor opens, time is running out for those educators wishing to attend but who are yet to register.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Richard Gerver interview http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/18546.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/18546.html Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 QCIA administration reminder http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/18530.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/18530.html An updated Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA) eligibility form and curriculum plan is now available.

]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Review of random sampling report http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/2135.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/2135.html Random sampling of school judgments of student achievement in Authority subjects is an important part of QSA’s quality-assurance procedures for senior certification. The 2011 random sampling project report is now available.

]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Use NAPLAN marking to inform quality teaching http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/6173.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/6173.html One of the best ways a school can boost its NAPLAN know-how is for at least one of its teachers to take part in the marking of NAPLAN test papers. Apply now.

]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Get the latest advice on QCATs http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/3163.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/3163.html New resources are available to assist schools to prepare for the 2012 Queensland Comparable Assessment Tasks (QCATs).

]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Reports on 2011 moderation process http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/3323.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/3323.html The 2011 State Review Panel Reports document is a collation of reports on the moderation process for Authority syllabuses in general implementation in 2011.

]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Join the QCS Test marking team http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/2326.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/2326.html Improve your assessment skills and contribute to your professional development by joining the QCS Test marking team.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1000 NAPLAN news http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/8334.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/8334.html The March issue of QSA’s NAPLAN newsletter has important updates about alternative test formats, adjustments for students with disability and the availability of information brochures for parents.

]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Australian Curriculum: new resources and workshops http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/10290.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/10290.html The January issue of QSA's Australian Curriculum latest newsletter highlights new and updated resources to support the implementation of the Australian Curriculum.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Revisions made to Literacy and Numeracy Indicators http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/9321.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/9321.html The P–10 Literacy and Numeracy Indicators have been revised to align with the Australian Curriculum.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Professional development in Semester 1 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/3323.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/3323.html The QSA is offering a comprehensive range of workshops in Semester 1 for teachers across Prep to Year 12.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Stay up to date with VET in schools http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/666.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/666.html VET Update will now be published four times per year on the QSA website and emailed to all VET coordinators.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Implementing the Australian Curriculum across P-2 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/9188.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/9188.html Three new information statements provide advice on planning learning, assessment and reporting in P–2 using the Australian Curriculum. The information has been developed by QSA in consultation with Queensland's schooling sectors and early years educators.

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Win an iPad by registering for the QSA conference before the holiday! http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/15557.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/15557.html You can win an iPad 3 simply by registering for the 2012 QSA conference, Shaping teaching and learning: The assessment factor, before the Easter holiday!
All registrations received by Friday 30 March will be entered into a draw to win this fantastic prize.

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