QSA reports and papers
Development of a set of principles to guide a P-12 syllabus framework
This paper discusses the technical form of syllabus documents that contribute to "high quality, high equity" educational outcomes. It presents compelling evidence that the technical form can, when properly supported, set the school and classroom conditions for improving outcomes for all students.
How schools prepare students for the Queensland Core Skills Test
This report provides the results of a survey of what schools commonly do to prepare students for the QCS Test. It also analyses school performance data to see what kinds of preparation yield better performance on the test.
Teacher judgments of student literacy and numeracy performance
This report compares teachers' assessment practices with the outcomes of the Year 3 and 5 literacy and numeracy tests. Published 2006.
Expert report on senior science syllabuses
The QSA engaged Dr Gabrielle Matters from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to investigate concerns raised through the March 2006 Senior Science Forum. Her report explores the issues as identified by the QSA, and also examines connected, broader issues. Published 2006.
Evaluation report of the pilot of the 2005 Queensland Assessment Task (QAT)
The report, by Professor Val Klenowski, James Cook University, evaluates the development, administration, marking, grading and reporting of the 2005 QAT. Published 2006.
Attributes of the lifelong learner
The report reviews the theoretical basis for the attributes of the lifelong learner and analyses the attributes in relation to research on learning, development and teaching. Published 2006.
Strategies for authenticating student work for learning and assessment
It is essential that teachers base their judgments on accurate and authentic assessment information when determining students' achievements. This paper contains strategies to help teachers confirm the authorship of student work.
Last updated: 25 June 2008
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