The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority is conducting a three year trial, from 2011 to 2013, for computer-based delivery and student response to the extended answer section of VCE Mathematical Methods (CAS) Examination 2. The trial involves seven schools across government, Catholic and independent sectors and aims to develop and support effective alignment between the use of technology in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, using the computer algebra system software Mathematica, from Wolfram Research.
The VCAA is providing participating schools and teachers with comprehensive professional learning tools and resources using this software for implementation of Mathematical Methods (CAS) Units 1-4. Wolfram Research is supporting the trial with access to the software, training, technical support and resource materials. The first two years will be testing proof of concept including operational requirements, and the trial will culminate with digital delivery and response to the extended answer section of Mathematical Methods (CAS) Examination 2 in 2013, for participating students from trial schools.
For further information please contact Dr David Leigh-Lancaster, VCAA Mathematics Curriculum Manager, telephone (03) 9651 4537 or email leigh-lancaster.david.d@edumail.vic.gov.au