School Projects: An Overview
School projects fell into one of two categories: pre-existing, well-tried projects with a defined outcome original projects, designed to appeal to the interests of students or to respond to a particular school or local context. Pre-existing projects …
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Introduction
Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and STEM education have become the focus of considerable political, industry and media commentary. Widespread concern about Australia’s performance in STEM disciplines and take-up of STEM careers …
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Advice for Implementation
Advice School reports and surveys for students and staff members provided valuable insight into what contributes to a successful project. Schools Strong commitment from the school as a whole is vital for the success of such a project. Key to project success …
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Report Findings: Qualitative Data
Participating schools were asked to report against the project aims as part of their evaluation. This section provides a summary of their responses and outlines additional benefits of the project.
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References & Appendices
Australian Curriculum and Assessment Reporting Authority (ACARA) F–10 Curriculum. www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/mathematics/curriculum/f-10 (viewed November 2014) www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/science/curriculum/f-10 (viewed November 2014)www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/technologies/design-and-technologies/curriculum/f-10 (viewed …
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Northcote High School (Years 7 to 10)
Northcote High School is located in Northcote, Victoria on the Traditional Lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. The focus of their Years 7-10 STEM Connections illustration of practice was enabling student agency through environmental action. …
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Product
This portfolio shows that the student can implement a modular program using an object-oriented programming language. The student uses efficient coding practice principles, calls a function to reduce complexity, defines the function to perform complex …
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Force and motion
In this portfolio, the student shows understanding of the factors that impact on the motion of a model car and of the mechanical forces acting on it. They use knowledge of material properties to improve performance. Students describe Newton’s Second Law …
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