Science 10 Pilot

The Curriculum Development Exam Centre is excited to update you on the Science 10 Pilot!

We are piloting the common format for the exams (4 unit and 1 final), as well as customized answer sheets created in Form Return. The purpose is to gather instructor and student feedback on the new format and the answer sheets, and to gather and share item analysis with the instructors and coordinators.

Hopefully you have all met Karim Jaber, Exam Support Assistant, and Karlie Wimble, Exam Officer. They both have key roles in the pilot. Karim has created custom answer sheets in Form Return and Karlie has converted the exams to the new common format. Karlie and Karim spoke with Science 10 instructors and students to explain the project. 

  

Each unit exam and the final is part of the pilot. Karlie and Karim responsible for printing and distributing the exams. For self paced students, Karlie ensured the test centre is aware of the pilot and brings the exams and answer sheets to the test room. 

When students write the exams, Karlie uses the photocopier and Form Return to mark the exams and gather item analysis.The answer sheets have a unique bar code that allows Form Return to mark the exam and provide statistics. 

We have collaboration from across the program delivery areas. Big thanks to Neil Summers in Flex, Penny Marcotte in Aboriginal Upgrading, Lawrence Ko in Trad, and Julie Hill in ATOL for being participants in the pilot.

At the end of the project, we will conduct a survey of students and instructors on the new format and answer sheets.

Many thanks to the Penny, Neil, Julie, Lawrence, Karim, and Karlie! Also a big thank you to Carey Hilgartner for his guidance and leadership on this and all Exam Development projects and initiatives. 

Karlie and Karim with fancy new exams