[Year 12 IPM] Re: IPM Spreadsheet exam questions?

[Luke]

I wouldn't think there would be any questions on  spreadsheets. As you said, 
it is not a requirement to use spreadsheets in IPM.

Luke Monty
IPM teacher
Mooroolbark college

<tbolte at mercycollege.melb.catholic.edu.au> wrote in message 
news:mailman.1182.1128988285.3349.ipm at edulists.com.au...
> Hello all,
> Is it a possibility that there would be a question on the exam that refers 
> to a specific spreadsheet problem and requires the students to come up 
> with a formula?  It is possible for Units 3 and 4 to have been completed 
> without using a spreadsheet. (as far as I know) So a more technical 
> question should have an option where they can answer from a spreadsheet 
> point of view or a database p.o.v.
> Please set me straight on this.
> Cheers
> Trent Bolte
>
>
> "Christophersen, Paula P" <christophersen.paula.p at edumail.vic.gov.au> on 
> Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:55:12 +1000 wrote:
>> Dear Debra and colleagues
>>
>>
>>
>> There is no testing program for ICT and the VELS. The testing program is
>> a national one, which is currently being conducted. Eighty one Victorian
>> schools have been randomly selected, and 15 students from each are being
>> tested. These students (from both grade 6 and year 10) have also been
>> randomly selected. Testing is cyclical, and not due again until 2008. If
>> you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Paula Christophersen
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au]
>> On Behalf Of McDonald, Debra A1
>> Sent: Monday, 10 October 2005 5:24 PM
>> To: Year 12 Information Technology Processing and Management
>> Teachers'Mailing List
>> Subject: RE: [Year 12 IPM] RE: Integrating ICT and VELS
>>
>>
>>
>> does anyone know how to find out if our school is testing ICT and VELs?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Debra McDonald
>>
>> E-Learning Coordinator
>>
>> Lyndhurst Secondary College
>>
>> Cranbourne
>>
>> (03) 5996 0144
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
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>> From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Meadows, Roslyn M
>> Sent: Mon 03/10/05 2:22 PM
>> To: Bacon, Christopher R; IPM List
>> Subject: [Year 12 IPM] RE: Integrating ICT and VELS
>>
>> Thank you so so much to all those people who have offered support,
>> encouragement, arguments which can be used for our 'cause' and documents
>> which I can refer to. Especially to Margaret who provided me with her
>> documents.
>>
>>
>>
>> One issue that has been raised is that students will be required to do
>> an IT exam (similar to the AIM tests) for students next year and
>> thereafter. I do remember hearing about this, but cannot find any
>> details of who will run it or what year levels it will apply to. Can
>> anyone out there in IPM land help me?
>>
>>
>>
>> I will put together a submission to go to our Junior School committee in
>> the next week or so, when I have done so I will make it available to
>> everyone, and get your feedback if that is ok.
>>
>>
>>
>> Take care everyone - isn't it just DIVINE to be back (she says with
>> throbbing headache!!)
>>
>>
>>
>> Ros Meadows
>>
>> Bentleigh SC
>>
>> 9579 1044
>>
>> meadows.roslyn.m at edumail.vic.gov.au
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>>
>>
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