New matrix

Fri Nov 14 20:38:42 PST 2008

Hi All

My understanding from NZASE is that the matrix is not yet available.
Francis has seen a draft from what he has indicated to me.  I understand
that it will be posted on the NZASE website some time early next week.

There clearly will need to be changes to the current matrix as there is now
a rule that only 3 externals can be assessed in a 3 hour examination.  There
are also rules relating to credit parity and value, duplication etc.  When
the matrix does arrive it is very important that everyone provides feedback
via the appropriate channels.   NZASE have appointed John Whakamoe from NZIP
to run the consultation.  John will use lists such as this to convey
information etc.

It is also very important that everyone is familiar with the underlying
principles - if you haven't seen a copy this can be downloaded from
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/news/releases/2008/170608.html - these are the
"rules".

All the best

David

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Me too - I cannot find it on the minedu / tki websites....

but then perhaps I have just missed it.

Shouldn't it be out there in big flashing letters, rather than us having to
find it?

(If it is in either large letters or flashing text, but I have missed it,
then accept my humble apologies!)

Cheers

David King

Physics HoD

Christ's College

Private Bag 4900

Christchurch

New Zealand

On 15/11/2008, at 1:55 PM, Jonathan Jaffrey wrote:

I haven't seen this.

I'd be fascinated to have a copy, where can I get one?

Jonathan Jaffrey

HoD Physics

LBC

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Don't know how many people have had a look at the draft of the new matrix

for level 1 science.

Instead of having Physics (science) and also all the separate physics

standards, the proposal is to have only two standards. One internal (4

credit) and one external (5 credit)

The external is demonstrate an understanding of how physical phenomena

impact on everyday life.

The internal is demonstrate an understanding of how physics knowledge is

used in applications

This seems to take away the opportunity we have presently to extend the more

able students. We presently have the flexibility to design courses to suit

different level students.

To me it seems physics is being seriously dumbed down.

Apparently the full Human Bio course is being retained because there "is a

demand for it"

I'd be interested in other people's take on this.

If you are concerned, make sure you get to the consultation meetings being

organised

................ Francis

Francis Bryden

HoD Physics

St Cuthbert's College

122 Market Rd               or Box 26 020

Epsom                              Epsom

Auckland 1051                   Auckland 1344

New Zealand                      New Zealand

ph: 64 9 5204159 ext 7808

fbryden at stcuthberts.school.nz<mailto:fbryden at stcuthberts.school.nz>

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