VCAA Bulletin P-10

The aim of the VCAA Bulletin P–10 (previously known as P-10 Supplement) is to keep schools informed of important Prep to Year 10 issues. A VCAA Bulletin P-10 is not produced every month.

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P-10 Supplements

2008
2007

2006

November

VCAA Bulletin P–10, Issue 26 (PDF - 220KB)

Implementing the Standards, enhancing the outcomes 2
Year 9 AIM markers required 3
National literacy and numeracy testing to commence in 2008 3
2007 AIM pre-enrolment 3
New assessment maps online 4
Revised English and Mathematics progression points 5
AIM Data Reports 2006 professional development workshops 6
INDEX: October 2005 to October 2006 7
Important dates for AIM test 2007 8
DISTRIBUTION: 14 September to 25 October 2006 8

October

VCAA Bulletin P–10, Issue 25 (PDF - 235KB)

AIM Data Service
Enhanced security measures for the Achievement Improvement Monitor tests
AIM Data reporting 2006
On Demand Testing
Sessional Staff Management System
AIM Data Service professional development 2006
Important dates for AIM test 2007
Publication of Victorian Essential Learning Standards assessment support materials – Errata
Victorian Essential Learning Standards progression points online
INDEX: September 2005 to September 2006
DISTRIBUTION: 29 June to 13 September 2006

July

VCAA Bulletin P–10, Issue 24 (PDF - 278KB)

AIM State-wide Testing Program 2
AIM test package delivery 3
Years 9 and 10 student programs – Frequently asked questions 4
Progression points 6
Publication of Victorian Essential Learning Standards assessment support materials 7
Exploring aspects of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards – Science 8
On Demand Testing 9
AIM Teacher Assessed Writing Task 9
AIM Teacher Assesed Writing Task – Marking Guide 10
AIM Pre-printed student details 12
AIM Data Reports 12
Enhanced security measures and observation visits for AIM tests 13
AIM Support DVD 13
2007 AIM Review 13
GENERAL: Payments to sessional staff employed by the VCAA 14
Index: June 2005 to June 2006 15
Distribution: 25 May to 28 June 2006 16

April

Change of title

Beginning with the April 2006 VCAA Bulletin, the two main components of the Bulletin will be retitled. The new titles are VCAA Bulletin VCE, VCAL and VET and VCAA Bulletin P–10. Issue numbering for both VCAA Bulletin VCE, VCAL and VET and the VCAA Bulletin P–10 will continue from previous editions. Other supplements and liftouts will remain unchanged.

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P-10 Supplement, Issue 22 (PDF - 226KB)

Participation in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 AIM testing – 2006
AIM Markers required for August 2006
Innovation and Excellence Project uses the On Demand Testing program
AIM Year 9 Testing 2006
National tests in literacy and numeracy pilot
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)
Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Assessment and reporting support materials
Progression points
Index
Distribution: 16 February 2006 to 29 March 2006
Victorian Essential Learning Standards publications
Student Learning February 2006 DVD

The Design Awareness poster was published as an insert to the April 2006 VCAA Bulletin P–10 Issue 22. In its original format the poster was A2 (594 mm x 420 mm) but it available here in an A3 (420 mm x 297 mm) format.

Design Awareness in Schools A3 Poster (PDF - 103KB)