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Stage 2 Marking & Moderation Workshops
These workshops will provide an opportunity for teachers to discuss assessment and the application of the performance standards to samples of work, as well having invaluable professional input with their own student samples. An opportunity to readjust marking standards prior to final moderation.
2025 Stage 2 Psychology Marking & Moderation
Presenters: Carolyn Pinchbeck and Emma Beukema
Intended audience: Stage 2 Psychology teachers and Stage 1 Psychology teachers preparing students for Stage 2 Psychology next year.
This workshop will provide clarity for teachers around assessment standards for the Stage 2 Psychology Curriculum. There will be opportunity for teachers to discuss assessment and the application of the performance standards to Stage 2 work samples, as well as receiving invaluable professional input about their own student samples. This will be a fabulous opportunity for teachers to confirm, clarify, and readjust their own marking standards prior to sending work samples off for final moderation.
Tasks that will be discussed include the deconstruct and design task, science as a human endeavour investigation and marking of SATs, including both short answer and extended response test-style questions, and assignments.
"There was a lot of oppportunity to discuss aspects in table groups which was fantastic. It was useful to see different task sheets and ways of assessing." - 2024 attendee
NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS: Please bring examples of your own students' work of both Investigations Folio and Skills and Applications Tasks
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Venue: Education Development Centre
Bookings close: 07/08/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $55.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Retired member (1 day) | $160.00 |
Description
Presenters: Carolyn Pinchbeck and Emma Beukema
Intended audience: Stage 2 Psychology teachers and Stage 1 Psychology teachers preparing students for Stage 2 Psychology next year.
This workshop will provide clarity for teachers around assessment standards for the Stage 2 Psychology Curriculum. There will be opportunity for teachers to discuss assessment and the application of the performance standards to Stage 2 work samples, as well as receiving invaluable professional input about their own student samples. This will be a fabulous opportunity for teachers to confirm, clarify, and readjust their own marking standards prior to sending work samples off for final moderation.
Tasks that will be discussed include the deconstruct and design task, science as a human endeavour investigation and marking of SATs, including both short answer and extended response test-style questions, and assignments.
"There was a lot of oppportunity to discuss aspects in table groups which was fantastic. It was useful to see different task sheets and ways of assessing." - 2024 attendee
NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS: Please bring examples of your own students' work of both Investigations Folio and Skills and Applications Tasks
"I am so glad I came for this workshop. It was so relevant to marking and moderation for psychology. Carolyn and Emma both did a great job . Very productive day. Thank you, SASTA. What a great platform for productive learning and networking." - 2024 attendee
Program:
9.00am - Registration
9.15am – Understanding the Marking & Moderation Process
9.30am – Design & Deconstruct (Stage 2 work samples provided but please also bring samples from your own school)
11.00am - Morning Tea
11.30am – providing advice and support to students in preparation for the upcoming exam
12noon - Lunch
12.30pm – Science as a Human Endeavour (Stage 2 work samples provided but please also bring samples from your own school)
2.00pm – SAT’s (Stage 2 work samples provided but please also bring samples from your own school)
3.00pm - Close
2025 Stage 2 Chemistry Marking & Moderation
Presenter: Vera Dunaiski, Westminster School
An opportunity for teachers to discuss assessment and the application of the performance standards to samples of work, as well as to have invaluable professional input with their own student samples. An opportunity to readjust marking standards prior to final moderation.
Tasks that will be discussed include the deconstruct and design task, science as a human endeavour investigation and marking of SATs, in particular short answer and extended response questions, including SHE responses.
NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS: Please bring examples of your own students' work.
Intended audience: Stage 2 Chemistry teachers
New expert presenter for 2025
Vera Dunaiski is a highly respected educator at Westminster School and a leader in Stage 2 Chemistry professional learning. With a background as a post-doctoral research fellow, Vera transitioned into teaching to share her passion for science and support student learning. As both a SACE Chemistry marker and moderator, she brings a deep understanding of assessment and curriculum.
Vera is the author and editor of the SASTA Chemistry Study Guide and has delivered highly regarded workshops on SACE Chemistry Practicals. She is passionate about creating meaningful assessment tasks that foster student agency and critical thinking, always striving to develop fresh and engaging investigations.
Details
Date:
Time: 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Venue: Education Development Centre
Bookings close: 20/08/2025
Event Pricing
| Type | Regular price |
|---|---|
| Personal Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Joint Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) | $205.00 |
| Non-Member (1 day) | $250.00 |
| SASTA Student Member (1 day) | $55.00 |
| 1st Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| 2nd Year of Teaching (1 day) | $160.00 |
| Retired Member (1 day) | $160.00 |
Description
Presenter: Vera Dunaiski, Westminster School
An opportunity for teachers to discuss assessment and the application of the performance standards to samples of work, as well as to have invaluable professional input with their own student samples. An opportunity to readjust marking standards prior to final moderation.
Tasks that will be discussed include the deconstruct and design task, science as a human endeavour investigation and marking of SATs, in particular short answer and extended response questions, including SHE responses.
NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS: Please bring examples of your own students' work.
Intended audience: Stage 2 Chemistry teachers
New expert presenter for 2025
Vera Dunaiski is a highly respected educator at Westminster School and a leader in Stage 2 Chemistry professional learning. With a background as a post-doctoral research fellow, Vera transitioned into teaching to share her passion for science and support student learning. As both a SACE Chemistry marker and moderator, she brings a deep understanding of assessment and curriculum.
Vera is the author and editor of the SASTA Chemistry Study Guide and has delivered highly regarded workshops on SACE Chemistry Practicals. She is passionate about creating meaningful assessment tasks that foster student agency and critical thinking, always striving to develop fresh and engaging investigations.
Program:
9.00am - Registration
9.15am - Overview of the performance standards
9.30am - Deconstruction and Design and Science as a Human Endeavour
10.45am - Morning Tea
11.00am - Mock moderation and benchmarking - recognising grade bands in samples
12noon - Lunch
12.30pm - Group marking exercise (bring samples from your school)
1.30pm - Marking exam-style questions (bring test samples from your school)
2.30pm - Questions
3.00pm - Close
* Program may be subject to change
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