This task can be used for formative assessment purposes or as a summative assessment to assess what students have learned as a result of investigating digital systems and the way they are connected to form networks.
Ask students to think about the school network and how they use the network for a range of purposes. After allowing time for an initial individual brainstorm, set the task of creating a mind map or concept map to describe aspects of the network including types of digital systems, components and what role they play, benefits of the network and other ideas that come to mind.
Use the mind map or concept map to find out what students know about digital systems. Use the following questions or ones similar to these to guide discussion:
Use the assessment checklist provided to record comments for each student.
This assessment checklist provides a guide to record the student’s demonstrated skills and knowledge.
Word and pdf versions of the checklist can be dowloaded in the resources section.
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The student creates a concept map or mind map that includes the fundamentals of digital system components such as:
The student includes reference to benefits of a network.
The student includes reference to security measures.
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The students use their concept map or mind map to explain such things as:
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The student can: |
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The student would benefit to next work on: |