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<DIV>16 - 24% of the exam questions will be based around the theory of Unit 4 Outcome1. Amongst other things, this required the use of either spreadsheets or databases, so I assume that if there were exam questions on the theory associated with outcome 1, then one possible exam question might be an "a) spreadsheet or b) database (please choose one)" option although many other theory aspects could also be tested. I wouldn't completely rule out spreadsheets. </DIV>
<DIV>A question like this was provided in the VITTA sample exams.</DIV>
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<DIV>Bill</DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>From:</B></I> <A href="mailto:ipm4breakfast@iinet.net.au">Luke</A></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>Date:</B></I> 10/11/05 14:36:04</DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>To:</B></I> <A href="mailto:ipm@edulists.com.au">ipm@edulists.com.au</A></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><I><B>Subject:</B></I> [Year 12 IPM] Re: IPM Spreadsheet exam questions?</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>I wouldn't think there would be any questions on spreadsheets. As you said,</DIV>
<DIV>it is not a requirement to use spreadsheets in IPM.</DIV>
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<DIV>Luke Monty</DIV>
<DIV>IPM teacher</DIV>
<DIV>Mooroolbark college</DIV>
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<DIV><<A href="mailto:tbolte@mercycollege.melb.catholic.edu.au">tbolte@mercycollege.melb.catholic.edu.au</A>> wrote in message</DIV>
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<DIV>> Hello all,</DIV>
<DIV>> Is it a possibility that there would be a question on the exam that refers</DIV>
<DIV>> to a specific spreadsheet problem and requires the students to come up</DIV>
<DIV>> with a formula? It is possible for Units 3 and 4 to have been completed</DIV>
<DIV>> without using a spreadsheet. (as far as I know) So a more technical</DIV>
<DIV>> question should have an option where they can answer from a spreadsheet</DIV>
<DIV>> point of view or a database p.o.v.</DIV>
<DIV>> Please set me straight on this.</DIV>
<DIV>> Cheers</DIV>
<DIV>> Trent Bolte</DIV>
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<DIV>> "Christophersen, Paula P" <<A href="mailto:christophersen.paula.p@edumail.vic.gov.au">christophersen.paula.p@edumail.vic.gov.au</A>> on</DIV>
<DIV>> Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:55:12 +1000 wrote:</DIV>
<DIV>>> Dear Debra and colleagues</DIV>
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<DIV>>> There is no testing program for ICT and the VELS. The testing program is</DIV>
<DIV>>> a national one, which is currently being conducted. Eighty one Victorian</DIV>
<DIV>>> schools have been randomly selected, and 15 students from each are being</DIV>
<DIV>>> tested. These students (from both grade 6 and year 10) have also been</DIV>
<DIV>>> randomly selected. Testing is cyclical, and not due again until 2008. If</DIV>
<DIV>>> you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.</DIV>
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<DIV>>> Regards</DIV>
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<DIV>>> Paula Christophersen</DIV>
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<DIV>>> From: <A href="<A href=" mailto:ipm-bounces@edulists.com.au?>ipm-bounces@edulists.com.au</A> [mailto:ipm-bounces@edulists.com.au">mailto:ipm-bounces@edulists.com.au">ipm-bounces@edulists.com.au</A> [mailto:ipm-bounces@edulists.com.au</A>]</DIV>
<DIV>>> On Behalf Of McDonald, Debra A1</DIV>
<DIV>>> Sent: Monday, 10 October 2005 5:24 PM</DIV>
<DIV>>> To: Year 12 Information Technology Processing and Management</DIV>
<DIV>>> Teachers'Mailing List</DIV>
<DIV>>> Subject: RE: [Year 12 IPM] RE: Integrating ICT and VELS</DIV>
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<DIV>>> does anyone know how to find out if our school is testing ICT and VELs?</DIV>
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<DIV>>> Debra McDonald</DIV>
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<DIV>>> From: <A href="mailto:ipm-bounces@edulists.com.au">ipm-bounces@edulists.com.au</A> on behalf of Meadows, Roslyn M</DIV>
<DIV>>> Sent: Mon 03/10/05 2:22 PM</DIV>
<DIV>>> To: Bacon, Christopher R; IPM List</DIV>
<DIV>>> Subject: [Year 12 IPM] RE: Integrating ICT and VELS</DIV>
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<DIV>>> Thank you so so much to all those people who have offered support,</DIV>
<DIV>>> encouragement, arguments which can be used for our 'cause' and documents</DIV>
<DIV>>> which I can refer to. Especially to Margaret who provided me with her</DIV>
<DIV>>> documents.</DIV>
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<DIV>>> One issue that has been raised is that students will be required to do</DIV>
<DIV>>> an IT exam (similar to the AIM tests) for students next year and</DIV>
<DIV>>> thereafter. I do remember hearing about this, but cannot find any</DIV>
<DIV>>> details of who will run it or what year levels it will apply to. Can</DIV>
<DIV>>> anyone out there in IPM land help me?</DIV>
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<DIV>>> I will put together a submission to go to our Junior School committee in</DIV>
<DIV>>> the next week or so, when I have done so I will make it available to</DIV>
<DIV>>> everyone, and get your feedback if that is ok.</DIV>
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<DIV>>> Take care everyone - isn't it just DIVINE to be back (she says with</DIV>
<DIV>>> throbbing headache!!)</DIV>
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<DIV>>> Ros Meadows</DIV>
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