http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au News at the Queensland Studies Authority. en-au Mon, 13 May 2013 14:52:24 +1000 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:27:53 +1000 Open Text Web Solutions http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/24951.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/24951.html To inform the redevelopment of study area specifications as subject area syllabuses, QSA invites teachers to:

• respond to a survey
• participate in targeted consultation meetings.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/8334.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/8334.html The latest issue of QSA’s NAPLAN newsletter will be the last one before the tests are administered on 14–16 May. It includes a reminder about test security protocols and the process for returning testbooks.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/9209.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/9209.html The May issue of Student Connect magazine has been sent to all senior secondary schools. The magazine gives Year 12 students important information about their senior studies and future education, training and career pathways.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/617.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/617.html The 2012 Year 12 Outcomes report shows student achievement on a school-by-school basis.

]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13658.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13658.html An updated range of resources for the P–10 Science learning area assists schools to teach, assess and report using the Australian Curriculum.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/8334.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/8334.html The April issue of QSA's NAPLAN newsletter includes information about the distribution of test materials, answers to frequently asked questions and advice on teaching persuasive writing.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/670.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/670.html A comprehensive range of teaching and learning resources is available to support schools that will be implementing the new Drama and Technology Studies syllabuses with Year 11 students in 2014.

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13656.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13656.html An updated range of resources for the Mathematics learning area has been added to the QSA's P–10 curriculum and assessment hub. The resources assist schools to teach, assess and report using the Australian Curriculum.

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/1102.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/1102.html To support equitable access to the Queensland Core Skills Test, schools are reminded that special provision is available for students affected by a medical condition, impairment or exceptional circumstances.

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-committees/committees/EIC/inquiries/current-inquiries/QldAssessment http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-committees/committees/EIC/inquiries/current-inquiries/QldAssessment Queensland Parliament's Education and Innovation Committee is conducting an inquiry into the assessment methods for senior Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. The closing date for public submissions is Monday 13 May.

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/3323.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/3323.html Workshop places are filling up fast. Don't miss your chance for quality professional development before the holidays.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/8334.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/8334.html QSA's NAPLAN newsletter for March highlights the availability of test preparation materials, and the importance of being familiar with the National Protocols for Test Administration contained in the 2013 Handbook for Principals.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13655.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13655.html QSA's online hub for P–10 curriculum and assessment now includes the English learning area. Its convenient structure combines content and achievement standards, and QSA's advice, guidelines and resources.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/20124.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/20124.html Join QSA staff and guest speakers from kindergartens, schools and universities on Saturday 9 March in Cairns for the final conference in our series, Exploring what's new in K–2.

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13659.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13659.html New sample assessments for Prep, Years 2, 5, 6 and 7 assist schools to implement the Australian Curriculum: History.

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/1105.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/1105.html QSA memo 012/13 has essential information to assist schools with administration of the 2013 Senior External Examinations.

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13659.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13659.html Our new online hub for P–10 History combines content and achievement standards with advice, guidelines and resources to support all schools using the Australian Curriculum.

]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13653.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/13653.html The revised Standards elaborations  for P–10 English, Mathematics, Science and History assist teachers to make A–E judgments against the Australian Curriculum achievement standards. Standards elaborations were formerly named Learning area standards descriptors.

]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/1105.html http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/1105.html Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +1000 https://studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au/622.html https://studentconnect.qsa.qld.edu.au/622.html Student Connect hotline staff are available to assist with your queries following the release of Year 12 results.

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