Key skills. Example portfolio. Level. Information technology

Key skills 2003 Level 1 Example portfolio Information

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Contents Foreword Overview Commentary iii v vi Portfolio 1 Assessment checklist 1 Location of evidence 1 Location of additional evidence 2 Assessment record IT1.1 3 Assessment record IT1.2 4 Candidate s evidence 5 20 i

Foreword Key skills are for everyone, from learners in the workplace to chief executives in large companies. They are the skills most commonly needed for success in education, training, work and life in general. The six key skills are: application of number communication improving own learning and performance information problem solving working with others. In developing key skills, people improve the quality of their learning as well as their performance in the world of work. When QCA completed its review of the key skills qualifications and units, it was clear that there was a need for examples of key skills portfolios. We have now produced example portfolios in application of number, communication and information. Example portfolios for improving own learning and performance, working with others and problem solving are being developed. The example portfolios provide practical guidance on organising and referencing portfolio evidence, and on the kind and amount of evidence required. They are intended, along with the publication The key skills qualifications specifications and guidance, to help assessors interpret the key skills. They are based on the September 2000 key skills and show real work from real candidates. Their production is supported by the key skills awarding bodies. Ken Boston AO Chief Executive iii

Overview The key skills awarding bodies and the regulatory authorities (QCA, ACCAC and CCEA) have produced this example portfolio as a result of a collaborative project. The purpose of the project was to produce a set of portfolios that would give practitioners a clear understanding of the requirements for key skills portfolios. There are portfolios for the following key skills and levels: application of number, levels 1 to 3 communication, levels 1 to 3 information (IT), levels 1 to 3. The project group selected a range of learning and vocational contexts to show application of the skills across the nine portfolios. While a specific context may not be directly relevant to all sectors, the principles of approach, recording and assessment apply, and should prove useful to all. Key skills chief moderators for the awarding bodies have met and scrutinised the portfolios. They agree that the portfolios meet the specifications for the key skills qualifications. QCA chaired and facilitated the meetings. These portfolios went through an internal assessment by a centre and then an external verification/moderation process by the centre s awarding body. Each of them met the standard and received a pass. They should be viewed as such, not as perfect examples of work. You will see that improvements could be made to the portfolios. For example, evidence could be more effectively or logically presented. However, room for improvement is to be expected: candidates develop skills over time, reflecting and progressing as they do so. Key skills are free-standing qualifications open to everyone at any age. This means that portfolios of evidence are created in a range of academic, occupational and vocational contexts. Also included in the portfolios are: record sheets that make the feedback and assessment decisions clear; commentaries that outline some of the issues and describe the context in which the candidate gathered the evidence. The commentaries were written by chief moderators involved in the project group. Some of these portfolios have been created from more than one portfolio. Some have been reworked to avoid benefit of the doubt situations. The record sheets have been rewritten to make decisions clearer to the reader. During the copying process, some loss of clarity may have occurred, especially in images that were originally in colour. These example portfolios should be read with reference to The key skills qualifications specifications and guidance (QCA, 2002), which provides advice and guidance on the assessment of key skills. QCA and the key skills moderators and external verifiers would like to acknowledge the valuable contribution of centres and students in the production of these materials. v

Commentary The portfolio is well organised. It has been assessed and some feedback has been provided by the assessor to the candidate. The assessor has also authenticated final documents as the candidate s own. The candidate has produced evidence for two clearly stated, different purposes, and there is a sense of ownership of the evidence by the candidate in the annotations she provides. Both the scenarios are relevant and interesting for demonstrating the effective use of IT at this level. The presentation is clear and straightforward. Purpose 1 fireworks display IT1.1 Information has been taken from a memorandum, a telephone call and the internet, evidence of which is included in the portfolio. IT1.2 Annotated drafts explain development. The product a poster contains text and images, although there is no requirement to combine these at this level. The candidate has provided a screen shot as evidence of saving. Purpose 2 costings IT1.1 The candidate has used information provided, including a spreadsheet, to carry out calculations. IT1.2 The calculations are developed into a pie chart. The final version of the pie chart is presented. The candidate has provided a screen shot as evidence of saving. vi

Level 1 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 1 ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST IT1.1 Find, explore and develop information for two different purposes. 1.1.1 Find and select relevant information; and 1.1.2 enter and bring in information, using formats that help development; and 1.1.3 explore and develop information to meet your purpose. IT1.2 Present information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 1.2.1 Use appropriate layouts for presenting information in a consistent way; and 1.2.2 develop the presentation so it is accurate, clear and meets your purpose; and 1.2.3 save information so it can be found easily. LOCATION OF EVIDENCE Page List items of evidence and where they IT1.1 IT1.2 are located in the portfolio 1 2 3 1 2 3 3 Assessment record for IT1.1 x x x 4 Assessment record for IT1.2 x x x 5 6 Purpose 1 task sheet own notes x 6 Information entered for poster x x 9 Word Art screen dump x 10 Word-processed information with changes and drafts x x 10 Draft design x x 11 Internet picture x 12 Draft poster x x x 13 Final poster x 14 Screen dump with file names x Assessor Declaration: I confirm that the details above are correct and that the evidence submitted is the candidate s own work and the candidate meets all the requirements for certification of this key skill. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 1

Level 1 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 1 LOCATION OF ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE Page List items of evidence and where they IT1.1 IT1.2 are located in the portfolio 1 2 3 1 2 3 15 Purpose 2 task sheet investigate costs of leaving home x 16 Table and pie chart of weekly living costs draft x x x x 17 Final pie chart x x 18 19 Adverts with cost of housing x 20 Screen dump with file names x Indicate the location of evidence of the following: Purpose 1 Purpose 2 Text Image Number 7, 10, 12 12 Text Image Number 16 16 16 Assessor Declaration: I confirm that the details above are correct and that the evidence submitted is the candidate s own work and the candidate meets all the requirements for certification of this key skill. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 2 2

Level 1 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 1 ASSESSMENT RECORD IT1.1 Find, explore and develop information for two different purposes. What was the subject and purpose of the task? Purpose 1: Design a poster for a firework display with the proceeds going to Oxfam Purpose 2: Investigate the costs of leaving home and feed back to your group Supplementary evidence (if included): Did the candidate Find and select relevant information? Enter and bring in information, using formats that help development? Explore and develop information to meet their purpose? Yes Yes Yes (tick) No No No Comments and examples You found a useful image on the internet and used the information given to you by Oxfam. You keyed in the text for the poster, formatted the image and information and then successfully combined the two, although you did not need to at this level. You organised the text information so that it would be easily understood by the reader. You resized the image. You provided two or three drafts with notes explaining what changes you made and why you made them. Did the candidate Find and select relevant information? Enter and bring in information, using formats that help development? Explore and develop information to meet their purpose? Yes Yes Yes (tick) No No No Comments and examples You have found additional, helpful information for the spreadsheet. It would have been useful if you had included a note of how you found this. You have also selected possible rented properties from the pages provided. You have entered the additional information into the pre-prepared spreadsheet. You then entered the relevant information onto a new sheet so that you could produce a chart. The weekly total in your spreadsheet and the chart you have produced show how you have explored and developed the number. The chart also provides an appropriate image. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 3

Level 1 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 1 ASSESSMENT RECORD IT1.2 Present information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. What was the subject and purpose of the task? Purpose 1: Design a poster for a firework display with the proceeds going to Oxfam Purpose 2: Investigate the costs of leaving home and feed back to your group Supplementary evidence (if included): Did the candidate Use appropriate layouts for presenting information in a consistent way? Develop the presentation so it is accurate, clear and meets their purpose? Save information so it can be found easily? Yes Yes Yes (tick) No No No Comments and examples The screen print from Word Art shows that you looked for appropriate ways to present your information. The final poster shows consistency of presentation. The annotated drafts show the changes you made to the way your poster looked. You have corrected spelling errors made in your earlier drafts. A screen print of file names used is included. Did the candidate Use appropriate layouts for presenting information in a consistent way? Develop the presentation so it is accurate, clear and meets their purpose? Save information so it can be found easily? Yes Yes Yes (tick) No No No Comments and examples You have used the spreadsheet template to enter all your information. The presentation of the new sheet that you set also shows consistency. You have revised your chart so that it is clear and accurate. Your notes also show that you have checked your figures for accuracy. A screen print of file names used is included. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 4 4

Level 1 IT1.1 Find, explore and develop information for two different purposes. 1.1.1 Find and select relevant information. Page 5

Level 1 IT1.1 Find, explore and develop information for two different purposes. 1.1.2 Enter and bring in information, using formats that help development; and 1.1.3 explore and develop information to meet your purpose. Page 6

Level 1 IT1.1 Find, explore and develop information for two different purposes. 1.1.3 Explore and develop information to meet your purpose. Page 9

Level 1 IT1.1 IT1.2 Find, explore and develop information for two different purposes. Present information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 1.1.3 Explore and develop information to meet your purpose; and 1.2.1 use appropriate layouts for presenting information in a consistent way. Page 10

Level 1 IT1.1 Find, explore and develop information for two different purposes. 1.1.1 Find and select relevant information. Page 11

Level 1 IT1.2 Present information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 1.2.2 Develop the presentation so it is accurate, clear and meets your purpose. Page 13

Level 1 IT1.2 Present information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 1.2.3 Save information so it can be found easily. Page 14

Level 1 IT1.1 Find, explore and develop information for two different purposes. 1.1.1 Find and select relevant information. Page 15

Level 1 IT1.1 IT1.2 Find, explore and develop information for two different purposes. Present information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 1.1.2 Enter and bring in information, using formats that help development; and 1.1.3 explore and develop information to meet your purpose; and 1.2.1 use appropriate layouts for presenting information in a consistent way; and 1.2.2 develop the presentation so it is accurate, clear and meets your purpose. Page 16

Level 1 IT1.2 Present information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 1.2.1 Use appropriate layouts for presenting information in a consistent way; and 1.2.2 develop the presentation so it is accurate, clear and meets your purpose. Page 17

Level 1 IT1.1 Find, explore and develop information for two different purposes. 1.1.1 Find and select relevant information. Page 18

Level 1 IT1.1 Find, explore and develop information for two different purposes. 1.1.1 Find and select relevant information. Page 19

Curriculum and Standards Audience Key skills candidates, practitioners, assessors and moderators, external verifiers and others involved in the delivery of key skills Circulation lists Key skills awarding bodies and the Key Skills Support Programme Type Exemplification Description Exemplification of the requirements for key skills portfolios Cross ref The key skills qualifications specifications and guidance (QCA/02/896) Example portfolio: information level 2 (QCA/04/1217) Example portfolio: information level 3 (QCA/04/1218) Contact The Key Skills Team (020 7509 5611; key-skills@qca.org.uk) Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 2004 For more information, contact: Customer Services, QCA, 83 Piccadilly, London W1J 8QA (tel: 020 7509 5556) www.qca.org.uk/ For more copies, contact: QCA Publications, PO Box 99, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2SN (tel: 01787 884444; fax: 01787 312950) Price and order ref: 4 QCA/04/1216 ISBN 1 85838 533 4 This booklet is also available at www.qca.org.uk/

Key skills example portfolios: 2004 standards commentary The key skills example portfolios are based on the key skills standards for programmes starting from September 2000. From September 2004, revised key skills standards come into effect. The standards have been revised to give more flexibility in terms of their assessment requirements and to give more clarity in the way these requirements are specified. The more flexible assessment requirements of the 2004 standards mean that some of the portfolios now more than meet the requirements. Information and communication (ICT) level 1 This portfolio meets the requirements of the 2004 key skills standards for ICT level 1 in all aspects apart from the purposeful use of email. The candidate has: included at least one ICT-based information source included at least one non-ict-based information source used at least one example of text, one example of image and one example of number. The assessment checklists throughout the portfolio would need to be amended to reflect the new standards. Assessors would also need to be aware that level 1 now has three components where previously it had two. Adjustments would therefore be needed in terms of matching the evidence to the new requirements. ICT1.1 The candidate has provided evidence of finding and selecting information. In order to meet the 2004 requirements, the candidate could use email to aid and support the task. For example, the first proof for the poster on page 7 could be in the form of an email sent by the candidate to the tutor for the tutor to comment on. ICT1.2 The candidate has provided evidence of entering and developing information to suit the task. ICT1.3 The candidate has developed the presentation so that the final output is accurate and fit for purpose.

Key skills 2003 Level 2 Example portfolio Information

Contents Foreword Overview Commentary iii v vi Portfolio 1 Assessment checklist 1 Location of evidence 1 Assessment record IT2.1 2 Assessment record IT2.2 3 Assessment record IT2.3 4 Candidate s evidence 5 22 i

Commentary This is a candidate studying an NVQ in Care and operating generally at level 3 but whose IT skills have been assessed at Level 2. The candidate has a sophistication of language not necessarily seen in other portfolios at this level but it must be remembered that we are assessing IT and not Communication skills. An assignment for their NVQ is the vehicle for the key skills. Although the candidate has provided IT and non-it sources of information for both purposes, there is no requirement to do so at this level. An introduction states the two purposes are: 1) A presentation on research into pain relieving medication used in various hospital wards and 2) A report on the causes and effects of strokes. Purpose 1 A presentation on research into pain relieving medication IT 2.1 Sources of information and a plan of how the candidate intends to use the information are identified in the introduction. The letter is used as evidence for the non IT source. Screen shots shows effective use of multiple criteria searches on Google using the keywords prescription and non prescription ibuprofen. IT 2.2 The use of formulae, appropriate for this level, is shown on the spreadsheet to explore numerical data. The data is then further developed to produce new information in the form of a bar chart. The extract of the presentation is sufficient to show the candidate being selective in the information they chose to use and development of that information. IT 2.3 Consistent use of bullet points and indentation in the presentation is appropriate use of formatting at this level. The bar chart in the presentation shows the combination of text and images. Numbers and text are combined on the spreadsheet. There are a few spelling mistakes but within tolerance. A screen shot shows files saved onto floppy disk. Purpose 2 A report on the causes and effects of strokes IT 2.1 The candidate has identified the internet is the IT source for the second purpose while patients on the wards where the candidate works are the non IT source. IT 2.2 Initial, annotated drafts of the report provides evidence of development of the new information. The image has been extracted from a website and further developed by resizing it and placing it within the text. IT 2.3 The report includes the image further developed by use of a border and text wrapping. Consistent use of spacing and font sizes are appropriate for this level. The work is accurate within agreed tolerance. A screen shot shows work saved onto floppy disk. vi The candidate s name is on all work, the assessor has signed, or initialled, all evidence.

Level 2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 2 ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST IT2.1 Search for and select information for two different purposes. 2.1.1 Identify the information you need and suitable sources; and 2.1.2 carry out effective searches; and 2.1.3 select information that is relevant to your purpose. IT2.2 Explore and develop information, and derive new information, for two different purposes. 2.2.1 Enter and bring together information using formats that help development; and 2.2.2 explore information as needed for your purpose; and 2.2.3 develop information and derive new information as appropriate. IT2.3 Present combined information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 2.3.1 Select and use appropriate layouts for presenting combined information in a consistent way; and 2.3.2 develop the presentation to suit your purpose and the types of information; and 2.3.3 ensure your work is accurate, clear and saved appropriately. LOCATION OF EVIDENCE Page List items of evidence and where they IT2.1 IT2.2 IT2.3 are located in the portfolio 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 5 7 Introduction x 8 Google search x 9 Letter x x 10 Spreadsheet text, image, number x x x x 11 Graph text and image x x 12 Powerpoint presentation x x x x x x x 13 Screen shot of saved files x 14 16 Draft report x x x x x x 17 19 Report x x x x x 20 21 Screen shots of search results x x x 22 Bibliography x x x Indicate the location of evidence of the following: Purpose 1 Text Image Number 10 Purpose 2 Text Image Number 16 10 16 10 Assessor Declaration: I confirm that the details above are correct and that the evidence submitted is the candidate s own work and the candidate meets all the requirements for certification of this key skill. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 1

Level 2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 2 ASSESSMENT RECORD IT2.1 Search for and select information for two different purposes. What was the subject and purpose of the task? Purpose 1: To produce a presentation on analgesics Purpose 2: To produce a report on strokes Supplementary evidence (if included): Did the candidate Identify the information they need and suitable sources? Carry out effective searches? Yes Yes (tick) No No Comments and examples A range of suitable sources was identified. The internet and the letter to the specialist nurse provide relevant general information about analgesics and the data from the ward gives specific detailed information on their use. Select information that is relevant to their purpose? Yes No The use of suitable key words, ie prescription and non prescription in the internet search ensured that appropriate sources were targeted. This is evident in the Powerpoint presentation. Did the candidate Identify the information they need and suitable sources? Carry out effective searches? Select information that is relevant to their purpose? Yes Yes Yes (tick) No No No Comments and examples The report shows an awareness of the type of information required and a suitable range of sources was used to obtain this information. Searching was effective in both the internet and from books. The report shows that a number of sources were used in building the report. The suitability and relevance of the information incorporated in the report shows that relevant information was selected from the sources. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 2 2

Level 2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 2 ASSESSMENT RECORD IT2.2 Explore and develop information, and derive new information, for two different purposes. What was the subject and purpose of the task? Purpose 1: To produce a presentation on analgesics Purpose 2: To produce a report on strokes Supplementary evidence (if included): Did the candidate Enter and bring together information using formats that help development? Explore information as needed for their purpose? Develop information and derive new information as appropriate? Yes Yes Yes (tick) No No No Comments and examples Both the spreadsheet and the Powerpoint presentation are examples of entering information in suitable formats that allow development. Information was explored and developed in both the spreadsheet and the presentation and new information was derived from a range of sources in the presentation. Did the candidate Enter and bring together information using formats that help development? Explore information as needed for their purpose? Yes Yes (tick) No No Comments and examples The information was well organised and developed in the report. References were clearly identified in the report in a consistent manner. The formatting of paragraphs etc. in the final report was also accurate. Develop information and derive new information as appropriate? Yes No The information was explored and developed effectively. The drafts show how the content and presentation of the report was developed and there is evidence to show how an image (showing the effect of a stroke on the body) was developed. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 3

Level 2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 2 ASSESSMENT RECORD IT2.3 Present combined information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. What was the subject and purpose of the task? Purpose 1: To produce a presentation on analgesics Purpose 2: To produce a report on strokes Supplementary evidence (if included): Did the candidate Select and use appropriate layouts for presenting combined information in a consistent way? Yes (tick) No Comments and examples The Powerpoint presentation contains combined information and has been produced in a reasonably consistent way. Yes Yes No No The annotated draft of the Powerpoint presentation shows how it was developed. The presentation gives clear information on analgesics and effectively combines general information and the information specific to the ward. A screen print showing the files used for both purposes has been included. Did the candidate Develop the presentation to suit their purpose and the types of information? Ensure their work is accurate, clear and saved appropriately? Yes Yes (tick) No No Comments and examples The report is produced in an effective way and the image is appropriately incorporated into the text. The report has been developed through a series of drafts. Suitable annotation shows how the report has been developed and the report format is suitable for the information involved. The final report is accurate and indicates that the advice about proofreading and using a spell check has been acted upon. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 4 4

Level 2 IT2.1 Search for and select information for two different purposes. 2.1.1 Identify the information you need and suitable sources. Page 5

Level 2 IT2.1 Search for and select information for two different purposes. 2.1.1 Identify the information you need and suitable sources. Page 6

Level 2 IT2.1 Search for and select information for two different purposes. 2.1.1 Identify the information you need and suitable sources. Page 7

Level 2 IT2.1 Search for and select information for two different purposes. 2.1.2 Carry out effective searches. Page 8

Level 2 IT2.1 Search for and select information for two different purposes. 2.1.1 Identify the information you need and suitable sources; and 2.1.2 carry out effective searches. Page 9

Level 2 IT2.2 Explore and develop information, and derive new information, for two different purposes. 2.2.1 Enter and bring together information using formats that help development; and 2.2.2 explore information as needed for your purpose; and 2.2.3 develop information and derive new information as appropriate; and 2.3.2 develop the presentation to suit your purpose and the types of information. Page 10

Level 2 IT2.1 IT2.2 IT2.3 Search for and select information for two different purposes. Explore and develop information, and derive new information, for two different purposes. Present combined information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 2.1.3 Select information that is relevant to your purpose; and 2.2.1 enter and bring together information using formats that help development; and 2.2.2 explore information as needed for your purpose; and 2.2.3 develop information and derive new information as appropriate; and 2.3.1 select and use appropriate layouts for presenting combined information in a consistent way; and 2.3.2 develop the presentation to suit your purpose and the types of information; and 2.3.3 ensure your work is accurate, clear and saved appropriately. Page 12

Level 2 IT2.3 Present combined information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 2.3.3 Ensure your work is accurate, clear and saved appropriately. Page 13

Level 2 IT2.2 IT2.3 Explore and develop information, and derive new information, for two different purposes. Present combined information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 2.2.1 Enter and bring together information using formats that help development; and 2.2.2 explore information as needed for your purpose; and 2.2.3 develop information and derive new information as appropriate; and 2.3.1 select and use appropriate layouts for presenting combined information in a consistent way; and 2.3.2 develop the presentation to suit your purpose and the types of information; and 2.3.3 ensure your work is accurate, clear and saved appropriately. Page 14

Level 2 IT2.1 IT2.2 IT2.3 Search for and select information for two different purposes. Explore and develop information, and derive new information, for two different purposes. Present combined information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 2.1.3 Select information that is relevant to your purpose; and 2.2.1 enter and bring together information using formats that help development; and 2.2.3 develop information and derive new information as appropriate; and 2.3.1 select and use appropriate layouts for presenting combined information in a consistent way; and 2.3.2 develop the presentation to suit your purpose and the types of information. Page 17

Level 2 IT2.1 IT2.2 IT2.3 Search for and select information for two different purposes. Explore and develop information, and derive new information, for two different purposes. Present combined information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 2.1.3 Select information that is relevant to your purpose; and 2.2.1 enter and bring together information using formats that help development; and 2.2.3 develop information and derive new information as appropriate; and 2.3.1 select and use appropriate layouts for presenting combined information in a consistent way; and 2.3.2 develop the presentation to suit your purpose and the types of information. Page 18

Level 2 IT2.1 IT2.2 IT2.3 Search for and select information for two different purposes. Explore and develop information, and derive new information, for two different purposes. Present combined information for two different purposes. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 2.1.3 Select information that is relevant to your purpose; and 2.2.1 enter and bring together information using formats that help development; and 2.2.3 develop information and derive new information as appropriate; and 2.3.1 select and use appropriate layouts for presenting combined information in a consistent way; and 2.3.2 develop the presentation to suit your purpose and the types of information. Page 19

Level 2 IT2.1 Search for and select information for two different purposes. 2.1.1 Identify the information you need and suitable sources; and 2.1.2 carry out effective searches; and 2.1.3 select information that is relevant to your purpose. Page 20

Curriculum and Standards Audience Key skills candidates, practitioners, assessors and moderators, external verifiers and others involved in the delivery of key skills Circulation lists Key skills awarding bodies and the Key Skills Support Programme Type Exemplification Description Exemplification of the requirements for key skills portfolios Cross ref The key skills qualifications specifications and guidance (QCA/02/896) Example portfolio: information level 1 (QCA/04/1216) Example portfolio: information level 3 (QCA/04/1218) Contact The Key Skills Team (020 7509 5611; key-skills@qca.org.uk) Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 2004 For more information, contact: Customer Services, QCA, 83 Piccadilly, London W1J 8QA (tel: 020 7509 5556) www.qca.org.uk/ For more copies, contact: QCA Publications, PO Box 99, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2SN (tel: 01787 884444; fax: 01787 312950) Price and order ref: 4 QCA/04/1217 ISBN 1 85838 532 6 This booklet is also available at www.qca.org.uk/

Key skills example portfolios: 2004 standards commentary The key skills example portfolios are based on the key skills standards for programmes starting from September 2000. From September 2004, revised key skills standards come into effect. The standards have been revised to give more flexibility in terms of their assessment requirements and to give more clarity in the way these requirements are specified. The more flexible assessment requirements of the 2004 standards mean that some of the portfolios now more than meet the requirements. Information and communication (ICT) level 2 This portfolio meets the requirements of the 2004 key skills standards for ICT level 2 in all aspects apart from the purposeful use of email. The candidate has: included at least one ICT-based information source included at least one non ICT-based information source used at least one example of text, one example of image and one example of number. The assessment checklists throughout the portfolio would need to be amended to reflect the new standards. ICT2.1 The candidate has provided evidence of searching for and selecting information to meet their needs. They have used different information sources for each task and used multiple search criteria in at least one case. Page 22 has good examples of the use of non-ict sources. In order to meet the 2004 requirements, the candidate could use email to aid and support the task. For example, the letter on page 9 could be in the form of an email sent by the candidate to the pain specialist nurse requesting information. ICT2.2 The candidate has provided evidence of entering and developing the information to suit the task and of deriving new information. ICT2.3 The candidate has presented combined information such as text with image, text with number, image with number. Evidence of saving is no longer a requirement, so page 13 is not needed.

Key skills 2003 Example portfolio Level 3 Information

Contents Foreword Overview Commentary iii v vi Portfolio 1 Assessment checklist 1 Location of evidence 1 Location of additional evidence 2 Assessment record IT3.1 3 Assessment record IT3.2 4 Assessment record IT3.3 5 Candidate s evidence 7 37 i

Commentary This candidate is a member of staff who has used the creation of a booklet, A Guide to France, for a class going on a trip for the first purpose and research for a sociology course for the second purpose. For both purposes the candidate has provided a plan that clearly states the purpose and the intended audience. Purpose 1 Guide to France IT 3.1 A plan at the front of the evidence clearly identifies possible sources of information. How the information will be used is indicated on the sketch of the booklet layout showing intended content. Screen shots showing the results of searches provide evidence of IT sources; copies of Notes for Guidance and an extract from a guidebook are evidence of non-it sources. IT 3.2 Style sheets and an automated contents sheet are both automated routines appropriate for level 3 IT. An annotated draft of the booklet shows development of the new information derived from the research. The use of VLOOKUP on the spreadsheet for calculating possible day trips is further evidence of automated routines and the type of formula expected at this level. The three trip plans A, B and C are evidence of exploring information. Screen shots of e-mail messages and a statement by the candidate provide evidence of an exchange of information. IT 3.3 The final version of the booklet combines text, images and number. Purpose 2 An article on crime statistics in three cities IT 3.1 The plan at the front of the evidence describes how the candidate intends to locate and use the information needed. Screen shots with statements from the candidate show effective searching and selection. IT 3.2 Data has been downloaded into one package, exported into another and filtered for relevant information providing an abundance of evidence to explore and develop. New information has been created by creating a calculated field showing the percentage difference between the two years and the production of several comparative bar charts. A note by the candidate explains the exchange of information with another student. IT 3.3 The article is presented in its final form and in the development stage with annotations and feedback from the assessor suggesting refinements. Text and images have been combined in the article that is formatted into two columns. vi

Level 3 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3 ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST IT3.1 Plan and use different sources to search for, and select, information required for two different purposes. 3.1.1 Plan how to obtain and use the information required to meet the purpose of your activity; and 3.1.2 choose appropriate sources and techniques for finding information and carry out effective searches; and 3.1.3 make selections based on judgements of relevance and quality. IT3.2 Explore, develop and exchange information, and derive new information, to meet two different purposes. 3.2.1 Enter and bring together information in a consistent form, using automated routines where appropriate; and 3.2.2 create and use appropriate structures and procedures to explore and develop information and derive new information; and 3.2.3 use effective methods of exchanging information to support your purpose. IT3.3 Present information from different sources for two different purposes and audiences. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 3.3.1 Develop the structure and content of your presentation using the views of others, where appropriate, to guide refinements; and 3.3.2 present information effectively, using a format and style that suits your purpose and audience; and 3.3.3 ensure your work is accurate and makes sense. LOCATION OF EVIDENCE Page List items of evidence and where they IT3.1 IT3.2 IT3.3 are located in the portfolio 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 7 8 French exchange guide plan of initial ideas x x and sketch of layout 9 14 Final draft of booklet x x x x x 15 Spreadsheet of possible day trips and data x x sets imported from the internet 16 19 Draft of booklet x x x 20 Screen shot of searches on Google x x 21 Results of searches x x 22 23 Initial sources of information x x 24 25 Style sheets, e-mail re contents page x x x x 26 Crime statistics plan x 27 28 Internet research x 29 Finding and developing research x x 30 Bringing together and developing x x 31 Filtering the query x x 32 Developing and presenting tables x x x 33, 34 Developing and presenting charts x x x 35, 36 Developing the final presentation x x 37 Crime statistics final report x x x Page 1

Level 3 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3 LOCATION OF EVIDENCE Indicate the location of evidence of the following: Purpose 1 Text Image Number 11, 15 Purpose 2 Text Image Number 27, 33 11 27 15 33 Assessor Declaration: I confirm that the details above are correct and that the evidence submitted is the candidate s own work and the candidate meets all the requirements for certification of this key skill. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 2 2

Level 3 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3 ASSESSMENT RECORD IT3.1 Plan and use different sources to search for, and select, information required for two different purposes. What was the subject and purpose of the task? Purpose 1: Creation of a guidebook for students going to France Purpose 2: An article on crime statistics in three UK cities Supplementary evidence (if included): Did the candidate Plan how to obtain and use the information required to meet the purpose of their activity? Choose appropriate sources and techniques for finding information and carry out effective searches? Make selections based on judgements of relevance and quality? Yes Yes Yes (tick) No No No Comments and examples Your list of ideas for research shows where you plan to obtain the information and a rough sketch and notes illustrate your initial plan for the layout. Screen shots of web search results and extracts from relevant websites indicate effective search and selection techniques. The Notes for Guidance and Paris guide provide examples of non-it sources. Did the candidate Plan how to obtain and use the information required to meet the purpose of their activity? Yes (tick) No Comments and examples You have provided a clear plan of how you intend to use the internet and non-it sources to gather your information. Choose appropriate sources and techniques for finding information and carry out effective searches? Yes No Your plan of how you intend to use the information is supported by annotated screen shots of your search results. Make selections based on judgements of relevance and quality? Yes No Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 3

Level 3 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3 ASSESSMENT RECORD IT3.2 Explore, develop and exchange information, and derive new information, to meet two different purposes. What was the subject and purpose of the task? Purpose 1: Creation of a guidebook for students going to France Purpose 2: An article on crime statistics in three UK cities Supplementary evidence (if included): Did the candidate Enter and bring together information in a consistent form, using automated routines where appropriate? Create and use appropriate structures and procedures to explore and develop information and derive new information? Use effective methods of exchanging information to support their purpose? Yes Yes Yes (tick) No No No Comments and examples You have made use of several automated routines, including style sheets, a contents sheet and the VLOOKUP function on your spreadsheet. You have explored various layout options and taken the advice of others via an exchange of e-mail messages. Your annotated drafts of the booklet show the development of new information. Did the candidate Enter and bring together information in a consistent form, using automated routines where appropriate? Create and use appropriate structures and procedures to explore and develop information and derive new information? Use effective methods of exchanging information to support their purpose? Yes Yes Yes (tick) No No No Comments and examples You have used a range of automated spreadsheets and database functions to select, filter and organise the data you extracted from the various websites. Your own calculation of the percentage difference created new information, and working collaboratively with a fellow student provided evidence of an exchange of information. Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 4 4

Level 3 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 3 ASSESSMENT RECORD IT3.3 Present information from different sources for two different purposes and audiences. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. What was the subject and purpose of the task? Purpose 1: Creation of a guidebook for students going to France Purpose 2: An article on crime statistics in three UK cities Supplementary evidence (if included): Did the candidate Develop the structure and content of their presentation using the views of others, where appropriate, to guide refinements? Present information effectively, using a format and style that suits their purpose and audience? Yes Yes (tick) No No Comments and examples The contents sheet, as a result of an exchange of e-mail messages, shows you taking into account the views of others. The final, error-free booklet is presented in a style and language appropriate to the young people going on the trip. Ensure their work is accurate and makes sense? Yes No Did the candidate Develop the structure and content of their presentation using the views of others, where appropriate, to guide refinements? Yes (tick) No Comments and examples Your draft versions of the report show suggestions for improvement and the final version is presented effectively in two columns. Present information effectively, using a format and style that suits their purpose and audience? Yes No Ensure their work is accurate and makes sense? Yes No Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: Candidate Name: Candidate Signature: Date: Page 5

Level 3 IT3.1 Plan and use different sources to search for, and select, information required for two different purposes. 3.1.1 Plan how to obtain and use the information required to meet the purpose of your activity; and 3.1.2 choose appropriate sources and techniques for finding information and carry out effective searches. Page 7

Level 3 IT3.2 IT3.3 Explore, develop and exchange information, and derive new information, to meet two different purposes. Present information from different sources for two different purposes and audiences. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 3.2.1 Enter and bring together information in a consistent form, using automated routines where appropriate; and 3.2.2 create and use appropriate structures and procedures to explore and develop information and derive new information; and 3.3.1 develop the structure and content of your presentation using the views of others, where appropriate, to guide refinements; and 3.3.2 present information effectively, using a format and style that suits your purpose and audience; and 3.3.3 ensure your work is accurate and makes sense. Page 9

Level 3 IT3.2 Explore, develop and exchange information, and derive new information, to meet two different purposes. 3.2.1 Enter and bring together information in a consistent form, using automated routines where appropriate; and 3.2.2 create and use appropriate structures and procedures to explore and develop information and derive new information. Page 15

Level 3 IT3.1 Plan and use different sources to search for, and select, information required for two different purposes. 3.1.2 Choose appropriate sources and techniques for finding information and carry out effective searches; and 3.1.3 make selections based on judgements of relevance and quality. Page 20

Level 3 IT3.1 IT3.2 Plan and use different sources to search for, and select, information required for two different purposes. Explore, develop and exchange information, and derive new information, to meet two different purposes. 3.1.3 Make selections based on judgements of relevance and quality; and 3.2.1 enter and bring together information in a consistent form, using automated routines where appropriate. Page 21

Level 3 IT3.2 IT3.3 Explore, develop and exchange information, and derive new information, to meet two different purposes. Present information from different sources for two different purposes and audiences. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 3.2.1 Enter and bring together information in a consistent form, using automated routines where appropriate; and 3.2.2 create and use appropriate structures and procedures to explore and develop information and derive new information; and 3.2.3 use effective methods of exchanging information to support your purpose; and 3.3.1 develop the structure and content of your presentation using the views of others, where appropriate, to guide refinements. Page 24

Level 3 IT3.2 IT3.3 Explore, develop and exchange information, and derive new information, to meet two different purposes. Present information from different sources for two different purposes and audiences. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 3.2.1 Enter and bring together information in a consistent form, using automated routines where appropriate; and 3.2.2 create and use appropriate structures and procedures to explore and develop information and derive new information; and 3.2.3 use effective methods of exchanging information to support your purpose; and 3.3.1 develop the structure and content of your presentation using the views of others, where appropriate, to guide refinements. Page 25

Level 3 IT3.2 IT3.3 Explore, develop and exchange information, and derive new information, to meet two different purposes. Present information from different sources for two different purposes and audiences. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 3.2.2 Create and use appropriate structures and procedures to explore and develop information and derive new information; and 3.3.1 develop the structure and content of your presentation using the views of others, where appropriate, to guide refinements; and 3.3.2 present information effectively, using a format and style that suits your purpose and audience. Page 32

Level 3 IT3.2 IT3.3 Explore, develop and exchange information, and derive new information, to meet two different purposes. Present information from different sources for two different purposes and audiences. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 3.2.2 Create and use appropriate structures and procedures to explore and develop information and derive new information; and A Candidate 3.3.1 develop the structure and content of your presentation using the views of others, where appropriate, to guide refinements; and 3.3.2 present information effectively, using a format and style that suits your purpose and audience. Page 33

Level 3 IT3.2 IT3.3 Explore, develop and exchange information, and derive new information, to meet two different purposes. Present information from different sources for two different purposes and audiences. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 3.2.2 Create and use appropriate structures and procedures to explore and develop information and derive new information; and 3.3.1 develop the structure and content of your presentation using the views of others, where appropriate, to guide refinements; and 3.3.2 present information effectively, using a format and style that suits your purpose and audience. Page 34

Level 3 IT3.3 Present information from different sources for two different purposes and audiences. Your work must include at least one example of text, one example of images and one example of numbers. 3.3.1 Develop the structure and content of your presentation using the views of others, where appropriate, to guide refinements; and 3.3.2 present information effectively, using a format and style that suits your purpose and audience. Page 35