22237VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults

VU21354 Implement and review a project
VU21364 (2.1, 2.3, 2.4) / Investigate numerical and statistical information in a range of contexts
Name: ID:
Signature: Assessor:
Date: Satisfactory / Not Satisfactory
1. Propose a project / 1.1 Investigate and select an area of interest or need
Compare a “Developing Country” to a “Developed Country”
Collect information, take notes and then present your information
What two countries will you compare?
Developing country……………………………………………………………………………..
Developed country……………………………………………………………………………… □
1.2 Identify and confirm proposed goals with appropriate people - teacher □
1.3 Current skills, knowledge, interests and learning are evaluated
Write 2 things you already know about your:
Developing Country / Developed Country
1. / 1.
2. / 2.
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2. Prepare resources
3. Document the project
VU21364
(2.1, 2.3, 2.4)
Numeracy
VU21364
(2.1, 2.3, 2.4)
Numeracy / 2.1 Confirm the elements of the project
a.  Research 2 countries – one that is “developing” and one that is “developed” □
b.  Use “Google” and “Wikipedia” □
c.  Record the information in a grid – (number “3.2”) □
d.  Choose a method of presenting the information □
e.  Learn how to use Power point / Microsoft Word / Internet etc. □
f.  I know who can help me □
g.  I understand why I am doing this project □
h.  I know when the project is due □
2.2 Determine the processes for completing the project
a. What are the advantages of working with other students?
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b. What are the disadvantages of working with other students?
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2.3 Identify responsibilities of those involved in the project
For the student
a.  To follow and do all the steps □
b.  To help other students □
c.  ………………………………………………………………………………………….
For the teacher
a.  Teach me how to use the internet, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word □
b.  Give support and advice □
c.  ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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3.1 Develop and complete an action Plan
Start Date:
End Date:
Presentation Date: □
3.2 Record work undertaken to meet project goals in your journal / log book
Present the following in your project:
Compare a “Developing Country” to a “Developed Country”
Use Google to help you answer these questions:
a.  Define a “developing” country
A “developing country” is a country that…
b.  Define a “developed” country
A “developed country” is a country that…
c.  My “developing” country is……………
It is located…
d. ______is located …
______is located … □
Google: Type in your country
Go to the Wikipedia link and write your information in your journal / log book:
“Developed” country: / “Developing” country:
Flag
Language
Capital City
Population
Area (sq km)
Ethnic Groups
Currency
Drives on the left / right
Unemployment Rate
Human Rights Issues
Life Expectancy-male/female
VU21364
(2.1, 2.3, 2.4)
Numeracy
Literacy Rates – male/female
VU21364
(2.1, 2.3, 2.4)
Numeracy
Education – secondary/tertiary
VU21364
(2.1, 2.3, 2.4)
Numeracy
Infant Mortality
VU21364
(2.1, 2.3, 2.4)
Numeracy
2.1 Collect and represent data in tables and in graphical form, using appropriate scales and axes.
Collect data to complete the table above. Graph the data using appropriate scales. Ensure graph has all appropriate labels etc. Present □
2.3 Use the descriptive language of graphs, tables and averages
Make some statements about the differences in the data between the two countries. □
2.4 Interpret the results of the investigation in terms of the meaning of the data and / or accompanying texts, tables and graphs and in terms of any personal, social or work consequences.
State some conclusions that can be drawn from the data. □
4. Coordinate and complete activity
VU21364
(2.1, 2.3, 2.4)
Numeracy /
Checklist for the student and teacher:
4.1 Conduct research and gather relevant information
4.2 Project tasks are undertaken efficiently
4.3 Monitor activities against action plan
4.4 Revise and amend action plan as needed
List any amendments……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Create graphs showing all required information
Interpret the information in the graphs
Describe what information may be drawn from the graphs
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Presenting your project:
(i) Choose a means of presenting your research – poster, power point, word document
(ii) Remember to use:
·  Colour
·  Good design
·  Clear layout
·  Pictures
·  Maps
·  Images from Google – write down where you got your information/ images from (the source):
5.Evaluate the project / 5.1 Identify and analyse factors which contributed to success in meeting goals:
The project written instructions helped me□
The teacher demonstrations helped me□
Working with other students helped me□
My computer skills were good and this helped me□
I attended / came on time to all classes and this helped me□
Other………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5.2 Examine barriers to success and ways to address them:
I was absent a lot / late for class and this made it difficult for me□
I had trouble using the computer□
Other…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Next time I do a project I should……………………………………………………………………………………… □
5.3 Determine strategies which can be applied to other contexts
I have learnt how to ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I have learnt that………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The ways this project has helped me in other areas:
a. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......
b…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………□

Evaluation

Name of presenter:

Date:

Developing country: Developed Country:

Organisation
Was the presenter organized? / 1 - 10
Presentation
How well did the presenter explain things? / 1 – 10
Learning
Did you learn something new? / 1 - 10
Total:

Name of presenter:

Date:

Developing country: Developed Country:

Organisation
Was the presenter organized? / 1 - 10
Presentation
How well did the presenter explain things? / 1 – 10
Learning
Did you learn something new? / 1 - 10
Total:

Presenter’s Self Evaluation

Name:

Date:

Developing country: Developed Country:

Organisation
Was I well organized? / 1 - 10
Presentation
How well did I explain things? / 1 - 10
Learning
Did the students learn something new? / 1 - 10
Total:

Language Studies Certificate II in General Education for Adults Version 3 2013