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    VCE FOUNDATION

    MATHEMATICS UNITS 1–4


    STUDY REVIEW PLAN
    Background
    The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is the statutory authority responsible
    for the development, approval, monitoring, evaluation and review of curriculum and assessment for
    the VCE and its studies. The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) is the
    statutory authority responsible for the accreditation of the VCE and its studies, including periods of
    accreditation.
    The current VCE Foundation Mathematics Study Design is due to expire on 31 December 2021.
    In 2019, it was determined that VCE Foundation Mathematics would proceed with the major review
    in 2020 and that a Unit 3 and 4 sequence would be developed.
    A major review may involve consideration of:
     changes to the rationale for and focus of the study
     introduction of substantial new content and new skills arising from contemporary
    developments in the discipline: for example, with respect to new knowledge, techniques or
    approaches
     substantial reorganisation of knowledge and skills between units, areas of study or outcomes
    as a result of monitoring and evaluation during the accreditation period
     the number, type and weighting of school-based and/or external assessments.

    Terms of Reference
    The review is conducted according to the Terms of Reference and the Principles and procedures
    for the development and review of VCE studies.
    The Terms of Reference for the VCE Foundation Mathematics review can be found in
    Attachment 1.

    Study Review Panel


    A Study Review Panel for VCE Foundation Mathematics will meet regularly during 2020 to develop
    a draft study design proposal.
    The VCE Foundation Mathematics Study Review Panel consists of members from a range of
    sectors including: schools (government, Catholic and independent), tertiary, industry,
    training/TAFE and a representative from The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV).

    Study Review Timeline


    The schedule for the review can be found in Attachment 2.

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    VCE FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS UNITS 1–4 STUDY REVIEW PLAN

    Consultation
    Consultation is an important part of the VCAA’s curriculum and assessment development and
    review processes. Consultation informing a review process is broad, and consultation material is
    freely available to members of the public.
    Consultation on the draft VCE Foundation Mathematics Study Design will be conducted from 1
    June to 3 August 2020. The draft study design and consultation questionnaire will be available for
    consideration on the VCE Foundation Mathematics study webpage during that time.
    To register your interest for the public consultation, please complete the registration form.

    Further information
    For further information, please contact the Curriculum Manager responsible for the review:

    Dr. David Leigh-Lancaster, Mathematics Curriculum Manager


    leigh-lancaster.david.d@edumail.vic.gov.au

    VCE Curriculum Unit


    vcaa.vce.curriculum@edumail.vic.gov.au

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    VCE FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS UNITS 1–4 STUDY REVIEW PLAN

    Attachment 1: Terms of reference

    VCE FOUNDATION
    MATHEMATICS UNITS 1–4
    REVIEW PANEL
    TERMS OF REFERENCE
    (Major Review)
    The VCE Foundation Mathematics Review Panel will undertake the review of the VCE Foundation
    Mathematics Study Design, and will develop a draft study design proposal in accordance with the
    VCAA’s Principles and procedures for the development and review of VCE studies. The role of the
    panel is advisory and the proposed study design will be subject to endorsement by the Senior
    Secondary Curriculum and Assessment Committee (SSCAC) and approval by the Board of the
    VCAA.
    When reviewing VCE Foundation Mathematics, the Review Panel is required to consider the
    following in relation to the existing study:
    • study-specific issues identified prior to commencing the review, including:
    - enrolments and enrolment trends by unit and year level (including gender, sector and
    location)
    - satisfactory completion rates by unit (including gender, sector and location)
    - feedback from stakeholders including teachers and students
    - data from monitoring and evaluation activities.
    • any proposed changes to the study
    • benchmarking against similar subject curriculum and assessments in other high performing
    national and global jurisdictions
    • the work of the VCE Mathematics Expert Panel
    • directions following Stage 1 consultation
    • developments in numeracy expectations with respect to the VCE and VCAL
    • coherence with other VCE studies within the same discipline and related disciplines
    • the relationship between the Victorian Curriculum F–10 and the VCE study
    • the relationship between the study and post-schooling pathways including employment and
    further education
    • the extent to which current research and developments in the discipline are appropriately
    reflected in the study
    • overlap or duplication within the study, with other VCE studies, VCE VET programs or VCAL
    units
    • the coherence of the overall structure of the study and consistency with its aims
    • the appropriate relationship between the areas of study and outcomes, school-based
    assessment and external assessment

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    VCE FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS UNITS 1–4 STUDY REVIEW PLAN

    • the effectiveness of the assessment program in measuring student performance against the
    learning outcomes
    • the implications of any proposed changes for the assessment program
    • the appropriate use of ICT in school-based and external assessment
    • the appropriateness of the weighting of school-based and external assessment
    • how the study enables broad participation and the achievement of excellence
    • teacher and student workload
    • sources of gender, cultural or socioeconomic bias
    • any specific facilities and resources required to deliver the study, including implications for the
    professional learning requirements for teachers.

    Consultation
    In the development of the proposal, the Review Panel will ensure that it consults with key interest
    groups including:
    • teachers and others on the VCE Study Register, interested in being consulted on VCE
    Foundation Mathematics
    • relevant VCAA personnel
    • The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV)
    • Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI)
    • Employer, business and industry groups
    • the university and TAFE sectors
    • teacher networks
    The consultation draft study design and questionnaire will be made available on the VCAA website
    during the consultation period.

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    VCE FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS UNITS 1–4 STUDY REVIEW PLAN

    Attachment 2: Timeline for the VCE Review

    VCE FOUNDATION
    MATHEMATICS UNITS 1–4
    REVIEW TIMELINE
    Milestone Date
    VCE Mathematics approved by the VCAA Board to undergo a major review October 2018

    Schools notified in the VCAA Bulletin of VCE Mathematics major review November 2018

    Stage 1 Phase 1 consultation March – May 2019

    Expressions of Interest sought for VCE Foundation Mathematics Review Panel April and November 2019

    VRQA approved the extension to the accreditation period of the current VCE July 2019
    Mathematics Study Design until 31 December 2021
    Stage 1 Phase 2 consultation August – September 2019

    Benchmarking report completed November 2019

    VCE Foundation Mathematics Review Panel selected December 2019

    Study Review Panel commence work February 2020

    Public consultation on draft VCE Foundation Mathematics Study Design 1 June – 3 August 2020

    Feedback from the public consultation and Independent Reviewer considered August – October 2020
    by the Review Panel
    VCAA Board approval of revised study design December 2020

    VRQA approval of the accreditation period of the revised study design December 2020 – January 2021

    Study design published for 2022 implementation Term 1, 2021

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