Student folio of evidence Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement

QCIA contributing studies Evidence is collected for the student’s achievements in the two QCIA contributing studies areas: Statement of Achievement Statement of Participation.

Purpose The student folio of evidence is used to substantiate the learning achievements reported on the QCIA. Evidence of learning achievements match the intended learning outcomes outlined in the curriculum plan.

What schools must do: Collect evidence throughout the student’s senior schooling phase. Collect evidence for all nominated eligible students. Collect evidence for each proposed Statement of Achievement and Statement of Participation.

Ways to gather and record evidence Direct evidence could include: annotated work samples, worksheets, learning logs, diary or journal entries, work experience reports, certificates of participation photographs, DVDs or videos, audio recordings. Indirect evidence could include: teacher observations, interviews with student, discussions with employer peer checklists. A balance of direct/indirect evidence is needed.

How should the folio be organised? May be hard copy, digital format, PowerPoint, etc. Best organised in the two QCIA reporting areas. Should be organised under the six curriculum organisers. Should include a variety of direct or indirect evidence across statements.

Statement of Achievement

Areas of Study and Learning (ASL) This section includes information about: performance in subject-specific programs or broad areas of learning that the school identifies and develops to meet the educational needs of the student.

ASL ― Statement example 1 Statement of Achievement: Completes forms requiring personal details with assistance.

ASL ― Statement example 1 (cont.) Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement: photograph with annotations work sample/worksheet Filling in personal details on worksheet

ASL ― Statement example 2 Statement of Achievement: Uses concrete materials to add and subtract numbers up to ten.

ASL ― Statement example 2 (cont.) Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement: photograph with annotations video evidence Completing a counting worksheet with concrete materials. Click picture to play video (18 secs)

Communication and technologies (CT) performance in language, literacy and numeracy the use of adaptive and augmentative devices across calculation, reading, writing, listening, speaking or speech equivalent the use of computer and communication technologies. This section could include information about:

CT ― Statement example Statement of Achievement: Uses the computer to practice reading skills.

CT ― Statement example (cont.) Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement: photograph with annotations video evidence Uses familiar computer reading programs without teacher assistance. Click picture to play video (10 secs)

Community, citizenship and the environment (CCE) This section could include information about: involvement in and contribution to the local and wider community activities that focus on the environment accessing and using community facilities.

CCE ― Statement example Statement of Achievement: Uses the public library with peers to borrow and return items.

CCE ― Statement example (cont.) Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement: photograph with annotations Organising books at library checkoutScanning barcodes of library books

Leisure and recreation (LR) This section could include information about: performance in activities such as competitive individual and team sports, outdoor pursuits, and fitness and physical development programs the use of school-based leisure time in active and constructive ways.

LR ― Statement example Statement of Achievement: Identifies and engages in preferred leisure and recreational pursuits.

LR ― Statement example (cont.) Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement: photograph with annotations Playing Nintendo Wii Sport games Enjoying painting activity

Personal and living dimensions (PLD) This section could include information about: personal development and management, goal setting, decision making, budgeting and community mobility health, nutrition, interpersonal skills and independent- and cooperative-living skills.

PLD ― Statement example Statement of Achievement: Makes snacks, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks with assistance.

PLD ― Statement example (cont.) Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement: photograph with annotations Buttering bread and making a sandwichPouring hot water with supervision

Vocational and transition activities (VTA) This section could include information about: performance in vocational and work-oriented activities undertaken in school-based courses accessing local and community resources for planning life pathways and post-school options.

VTA ― Statement example Statement of Achievement: Applies current occupational health and safety procedures at school and work experience.

VTA ― Statement example (cont.) Possible evidence of Statement of Achievement: photograph with annotations checklist Using safety gear at school workshop

Statement of Participation

Includes the names or titles of activities students have undertaken. May include community-based learning, extra- curricula activities, work experience, enrichment programs or community-access programs. Has no provision for explanation of the activity.

Statement of Participation ― Examples Coffee shop program Fundraising Graduation ceremony Lawn bowls Horticulture program

Statement of Participation ― Examples Each Statement of Participation requires one piece of evidence to substantiate the participation. Photographs should be annotated. Delivering a coffee order in the Coffee shop program Engaging in lawn bowls with club members Weeding and caring for plants in the Horticulture program

Retaining evidence of achievement Legislation states that students are entitled to query the results on their certificates. Evidence of achievement must be kept for: verification of certificate information at district meetings response to any student queries to verify certificate information one term after the students have been issued their certificates.

More information QSA website: Direct link to the QCIA information: Certificates & qualifications > Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement