The Humanities – Economics Assessment Map – Sample at 5.25
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Samples are available for the following tasks:
Work department investigations
Context
This sample was derived from a teaching and learning program using the Australian Network of Practice Firms as its base. The task was entitled ‘Career Portfolio and Work Department Investigation’.
Prior to undertaking the task, students were introduced to the concepts of career investigation, vocational pathways and further education and training. They developed skills in applying for positions within their ‘practice firm’, including designing curriculum vitaes, application letters and portfolios.
The task required students to conduct an investigation using a range of resources and report on different career opportunities in which they would be interested. Reports were to include a description of what the job was likely to involve, personal requirements, educational qualifications required and advantages and disadvantages of working in the field. Students were also required to identify their main strengths and make connections between these strengths and various career options.
The element of the Economic knowledge and understanding Level 6 standard addressed by the task is:
Students analyse vocational pathways and education and training requirements and identify possible career paths and opportunities. They demonstrate skills required for moving from school to employment or further education.
Sample
The following work sample, and the related Economics 5.25 progression point examples, illustrate the kinds of responses that students produce as they progress towards the Level 6 standard.
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Annotation
Economic knowledge and understanding – 5.25
- Lists possible tasks and duties that may be involved, but does not give reasons.
- Provides, in general, qualifications and skills that someone would require to work in the chosen field, however does not provide details or justification.
- Shows awareness that further education and training is required, but does not provide any details of courses or universities.
- Includes a basic statement showing limited understanding of advantages and disadvantages of working in the selected field.
- Does not include any identification of personal strengths or links to possible career options.
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