Getting to know your TAS Syllabus

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Getting to know your

Technological and Applied Studies

Year 7-10 Syllabus

Resource	Task
TAS Syllabus Specialisation	http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au /syllabus_sc/pdf_doc/info_soft_tech_710_syl.pdf
Rational	Ÿ Rational located on Page 8 Ÿ Information Technology Years 7-10 syllabus provides students with the knowledge of past, current and emerging technologies, data, hardware and software.
Aim	Ÿ Page 10 Ÿ The aim of the Information and Software Technology Years 7–10 Syllabus is to develop students’ knowledge and understanding, confidence and creativity in analysing, designing, developing and evaluating information and software technology solutions. Ÿ IST skills will be used in every field students undertake in their future studies or work place, these skills are a necessity and are taught during the years 7-10 IST course.
Objectives	Ÿ Page 11 Knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes Students will develop: 1 knowledge and understanding of a range of computer software and hardware 2 problem-solving and critical thinking skills in order to design and develop creative information and software technology solutions for a variety of real-world problems 3 responsible and ethical attitudes related to the use of information and software technology 4 knowledge and understanding of the effects of past, current and emerging information and software technologies on the individual and society 5 effective communication skills and collaborative work practices leading to information and software technology solutions for specific problems.
Outcomes	Ÿ Page 12 Students will develop: Ÿ Knowledge and understanding of a range of computer software and hardware Ÿ Problem solving and critical thinking skills in order to design and develop creative information and software technology solutions for a variety of real world problems Ÿ Responsible and ethical attitude related to the use of information and software technology Ÿ Knowledge and understanding of the effect of past, current and emerging information software technologies on the individual and society Ÿ Effective communication skills and collaborative work practices leading to information and software technology solutions for specific problems
Content	Ÿ Page 14 Ÿ Core Topic 1: Design, Produce and Evaluate Ÿ Core Topic 2: Past, Current and Emerging Technology Ÿ Core Topic 3: Data Handling Ÿ Core Topic 4: Hardware Ÿ Core Topic 5: Issues Ÿ Core Topic 6: People Ÿ Core Topic 7: Software Ÿ Option 1: Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Modelling Ÿ Option 2: Authoring and Multimedia Ÿ Option 3: Database Design Ÿ Option 4: Digital Media Ÿ Option 5: The Internet and Website Development Ÿ Option 6: Networking Systems Ÿ Option 7: Robotics and Automated Systems Ÿ Option 8: Software Development and Programming
Life Skills	Ÿ Page 42 Ÿ For some students with special education needs, particularly those students with an intellectual disability, it may be determined that the above content is not appropriate. For these students, Life Skills outcomes and content can provide the basis for the development of a relevant and meaningful program
Continuing of Learning K-10	Ÿ Page 48 Ÿ This section states in summary form how the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes have been developed by students after successfully achieving course outcomes and for which stage of learning it applies.
Assessment and Reporting	Ÿ Page 54 Ÿ emphasises the interactions between learning and manageable assessment strategies that promote learning Ÿ clearly expresses for the student and teacher the goals of the learning activity Ÿ reflects a view of learning in which assessment helps students learn better, rather than just achieve a better mark Ÿ provides ways for students to use feedback from assessment Ÿ helps students take responsibility for their own learning Ÿ and is inclusive of all learners