| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Members | $80.00 |
| Non-Members | $120.00 |
Description
This face-to-face workshop is designed for both new and experienced ATAR Physics teachers, with a strong focus on effective assessment practices. The session will support teachers to better align in-school assessments and marking keys with the expectations of SCSA examinations, ensuring greater consistency and validity in student evaluation.
Participants will explore strategies for designing high-quality, discriminating assessment items that accurately differentiate student performance, alongside targeted discussions around physics-specific content, common misconceptions, and marking expectations. The workshop will also unpack SCSA statistical data, building teachers’ understanding of standardisation and moderation processes and how these inform assessment decisions in ATAR Physics.
Led by Jacob Marai, current Head of Physics at CCGS, with 12 years in the classroom and a strong track record of achieving top-performing results, the session will combine expert insight with practical application. Opportunities will be provided for collegial discussion, reflection, and the sharing of resources to support ongoing improvement in assessment design and practice.
Outcomes
- Design aligned, discriminating assessment tasks and marking keys that reflect the standards and expectations of ATAR Physics examinations.
- Interpret SCSA statistical data to inform assessment design.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve consistency and quality of assessment practices.
Presenters
Jacob Marai
Jacob Marai is an experienced Physics teacher with nearly 20 years of teaching in Western Australia. He holds a double bachelor’s degree in Physics and Secondary Education and is passionate about fostering deep understanding and engagement in his students and colleagues. Jacob is currently Head of Physics at Christ Church Grammar School and has extensive experience as an exam writer, author of several ATAR Physics textbooks, and WACE Physics marker, including having served as a team leader. This experience has enabled him to develop a strong understanding of WACE expectations, particularly in designing high-quality assessment questions and applying consistent, rigorous marking standards. He uses this expertise to develop assessment resources that effectively support students in achieving success in their ATAR Physics studies.
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Segments
Understanding Assessment in ATAR Physics
Date / Time
30 Jul 2026 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 12:00Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA
Address41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia