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Information Processes and Technology

Board of Studies 
This link will take you to the syllabus section of the Board of Studies website where you will have access to the syllabus, specimen papers, marking guidelines, support documents and resource lists. These can be downloaded and printed where required. 

Course plans and units of work

Programming support for the new Preliminary course is available in the Support Document For Preliminary on the Board of Studies web site. New programs are being developed and should be available in early 2009.

Electronic content allocation tool (ECAT)

The electronic content allocation tool (ECAT) is an Excel spreadsheet which allows the user to allocate content across the course and check that syllabus content is covered fully and evenly across a course plan, program or unit of work.

IPT Preliminary electronic content electronic tool (xls - 316KB)

IPT HSC electronic content electronic tool (xls - 1848 KB)

This document provides information on how to use ECAT.

ECAT instructions (Word - 108 KB)

Assessment and reporting

General Assessment and Reporting information
This link will provide you with access to a wealth of information on assessment and reporting available at various web sites and in a number of newsletters and bulletins. 

Teaching ideas 

Case studies in design, technology and cultural diversity

These case studies support the Design and Technology, Engineering Studies, Information Processes and Technology, and Textile and Design syllabuses and are a collaborative development between the DET and the Powerhouse Museum.

Go to the Powerhouse Museum site to view the case studies. For subject specific articles written by practising teachers which demonstrate how the case studies can be used, click here. 

NSW HSC Online

NSW HSC Online/IPT is a valuable site for both students and teachers. It includes teaching and learning ideas, activities and resources for a number of HSC subjects. You can also download copies of the syllabus and specimen exam papers.

HSC Study Guide

The HSC Study Guide is published each year by the Sydney Morning Herald. The articles are then uploaded to NSW HSC Online for twelve months.

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