Learning Areas
Teaching Standards
General Description
Investigating science is centre stage of the new science syllabuses. You can create killer depth studies and SRPs. Create a universal rubric, based on syllabus standards, to support students and make consistent judgements about learning.
Audience
Science teachers 7-12
Available Delivery Formats
Format Description
24/7 course access
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Teaching Standards
5.1.2 Proficient Level – Assess student learning
5.3.2 Proficient Level – Make consistent and comparable judgements
6.3.2 Proficient Level – Engage with colleagues and improve practice
Are you in NSW? If so, this is relevant for you
This course contributes to 5.0 professional development hours.
Occurrences
Sessions
Investigations in the Science syllabus
1 hour and 30 minutes
Presentation and reflection
An exploration of the nuances of Working Scientifically skills.
Depth Studies and student research projects
1 hour and 30 minutes
Presentations and reflections on:
Limiting achievement
Assessment frameworks
Assessment task and rubric
Moderating exercise
Poster competition
My depth study
2 hours
Participants work individually or collaboratively to produce a task suitable as a depth study or SRP.
The product will include:
Task
Task description
Task criteria
Syllabus validity
Standards-based rubric
User Rating
4.2Latest Reviews
Please note the feedback listed here is unfiltered, and includes all comments and ratings collected.
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
Quite introductory, would have been good to know before hand
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
The course was of high quality and very relevant. A fantastic course! Natalie Kingscliff High School
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
The course was of high quality and extremely relevant.
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
I thought the relevance of the course was excellent. After having completed 4 years worth of depth studies, it was good to reflect on what else can be done.. There were lots of excellent exemplars also.
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
It was really good. Very detailed and linked to NESA requirements
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
Good information. Luckily had some great examples of depth studies from others who must have attended this course prior to me.
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
It was ok, I still don’t see the difference between a depth study and a regular assessment task.
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
this was a very thorough look at linking the syllabus with depth studies in a creative way
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
The material is highly relevant and the range of exemplars was very helpful, particularly for some staff who don’t look much outside of their 'bubble'
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
good well structured
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
good
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
Relevant information that I will take on board and implement in my programming for stage 6.
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
The quality and relevance of the course content was good.
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
12/04/2021
Good quality
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
08/10/2020
This course was not completely relevant to me as I only teach Year 7 science. However, I can use the content to better my SRP assessment.
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
08/10/2020
It’s completely relevant and the quality is satisfactory.
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
08/10/2020
The course covered all aspects of the depth study and is relevant to the senior science courses.
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
08/10/2020
Highly relevant for standards-based assessment. Less so about getting students excited/inspired to have a go at self-directed scientific inquiry.
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
08/10/2020
Sound ideas, good reminder of what should be in a depth study
Killer Depth Studies and SRPs - Jim Sturgiss
08/10/2020
It was good.
About the team
Jim Sturgiss
Creator
Improving outcomes through aligned teaching practice synergies.
Jim is an educational researcher and independent educational consultant. A recipient of the NSW PTC Distinguished Service Award for leadership in delivering targeted professional learning to teachers, he works with schools to align assessment, reporting and learning practice. He has been a DoE Senior Assessment Advisor where he developed many statewide assessments, (ESSA, SNAP, ELLA, BST) and as Coordinator: Analytics where he developed reports to schools for statewide assessments and NAPLAN.
Selected NSW Department of Education and Communities appointments
2015 Analytics, Systems and Development Coordinator
2012 – 2013 School Assessment Design and Development Acting Coordinator (ESSA)
2007 – 2010 Head Teacher Science, Newtown High School of Performing Arts
2004 – 2005 Senior Assessment Officer, Computer Skills Assessment (CSA6)
2004 Test Development Officer, Secondary Numeracy Assessment Program (SNAP)
2000 – 2004 Head Teacher Science, Concord High School
1998 – 2000 Senior Assessment Officer, English Language and Literacy Assessment (ELLA)
Teaching Qualifications
1993 – 1997 M.Ed. (Hons) University of New England (Thesis: Literacy & learning in Science)
1979 Dip. Ed. University of Wollongong
1976 – 1978 B.Sc. University of Wollongong (Majors in Chemistry and Bioenergetics)