A parliamentary question addresses the use of percentages in assessing student performance under the new outcomes-based education system in Western Australia, specifically regarding the transition to levels and bands and the future of percentage-based assessments beyond 2009. The Minister confirms the initial use of percentages but remains undecided about their future use.

AnsweredQoN 489Legislative Council
Asked
21 June 2006
Portfolio
Education and Training

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OUTCOMES-BASED EDUCATION - ASSESSMENTS
(1) Will the minister please confirm that for the revamped courses of study to be implemented in 2007, teachers will be able to assess in percentages that will swap to a level and band? (2) For the 2009 cohort and beyond, will teachers still be able to assess in percentages within their courses of study? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH

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I thank the member for that question. (1) Yes. (2) That is to be determined.
(2) For the 2009 cohort and beyond, will teachers still be able to assess in percentages within their courses of study? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for that question. (1) Yes. (2) That is to be determined.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for that question. (1) Yes. (2) That is to be determined.
I thank the member for that question. (1) Yes. (2) That is to be determined.
(1) Yes. (2) That is to be determined.
(2) That is to be determined.

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