MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
ASSESSMENT
WMAT123 MATHEMATICS123
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Unit Name:
Assessment Task:
Total # Pages:
Mathematics 123
Group Work Video
5
Total Marks:
20 marks
Unit Code:
Term & Year:
Weighting:
WMAT123
Term 2, 2019
10%
NATURE OF THE TASK
Students will produce a 5-7 minute video on any mathematical concept relevant to the topics of
WMAT123.
This is a group assessment task. Your teacher will assist you to form a group of 3-5 people from students
enrolled within your class in WMAT123.
This task is worth 10% in total, with the group video worth 5% and the remaining 5% allocated to each
student’s individual performance.
INSTRUCTIONS
As a group, create a video describing an aspect or application of mathematics. This could include an
economic model, or a more in-depth analysis of a topic treated in the unit. Each group will choose their
own topic.
Note that students are expected to share research and preparation duties and to create a coherent
video.
Your video should:
• Contain a slide listing all students’ full names and student IDs in the order that students
appear in the video.
•
Each student should appear in the video (this means that each student must appear in person,
and each student should clearly identify themselves) and their part in the video should be clearly
defined.
•
Demonstrate collaboration between the group members.
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Provide some background on the topic.
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Contain a conceptual explanation of the mathematical model being used, including any
assumptions.
•
Contain an interpretation of the results/conclusions of the mathematical model, and the insight
this provides.
•
Include some comments on the implications of the results and conclusions, including relevant
comments on any social, environmental and/or ethical implications.
Students do not need to include in “full detail” the mathematics underlying the model studied —
emphasis should be on the concepts.
The video should be 5-7 minutes long. The maximum duration allowed is 8 minutes.
A penalty of 20% per minute will apply to videos of more than 8 minutes and less than 5 minutes.
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Please note:
• You are not allowed to be in more than one group.
•
Group members who have not contributed or do not appear to have contributed will not receive
marks. It is essential that the contribution of each individual can be clearly identified.
•
Group members will not necessarily receive the same marks.
MATERIALS REQUIRED / SUGGESTED RESOURCES
For this assessment you will need to create a video:
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A Video is a narration with fast moving images. e.g. http://goo.gl/yrn4eA
Students will need to use a Windows PC/Apple Mac and a digital video camera, which you can find on
many devices, such as most modern smart phones and laptops.
To find out more about what a video is and how to create one click on the appropriate instructions in the
link below.
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Video instructions — http://digiexplanations.com/video.html
If you are using a Windows machine you may need to download a movie editor. If you do not already
have one – look in the Windows App Store for free movie editors.
If you are using a Mac, you may need to download iMovie. If you do not already have it, go to:
http://www.apple.com/au/mac/imovie/
If you already have or like different software, feel free to use it.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Only one group member can upload.
Upload the video or link to iLearn.
Please note that the maximum file size is 500MB.
If your file is greater than 500MB then use a YouTube link.
LATE SUBMISSIONS
Late submissions are possible and will be penalised according to the rules stipulated in the Unit Guide up
to 3 days (weekend inclusive). If a student submits an assessment task 3 or more days after the due
date without grounds for special consideration (See Special Consideration Policy), a record of
submission will be made but the student will receive zero marks for the assessment task.
RETENTION OF RECORDS
Students are required to keep a copy of all items submitted or completed for the purpose of assessment
or evaluation until the end of the grade appeal period.
INFORMATION ABOUT HOW AND WHEN FEEDBACK WILL BE PROVIDED
The marks for the Group Work Video will become available by Monday Week 7 in Gradebook in iLearn.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Using the work or ideas of another person, whether intentionally or not, and presenting them as your
own without clear acknowledgement of the source is called Plagiarism.
Macquarie University promotes awareness of information ethics through its Academic Integrity Policy.
This means that:
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all academic work claimed as original must be the work of the person making the claim
all academic collaborations of any kind must be acknowledged
academic work must not be falsified in any way
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when the ideas of others are used, these ideas must be acknowledged appropriately.
All breaches of the Academic Integrity Policy are serious and penalties apply. Students should be
aware that they may fail an assessment task, a unit or even be excluded from the University for
breaching the Academic Integrity Policy.
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
Students are responsible for their learning and are expected to:
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Actively engage with assessment tasks, including carefully reading the guidance provided,
understanding criteria, spending sufficient time on the task and submitting work on time.
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Actively engage in activities designed to develop assessment literacy, including taking the
initiative where appropriate (e.g. seeking clarification or advice, negotiating learning contracts,
developing grading criteria and rubrics).
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Ensure that their work is their own; and
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Be familiar with University policy and faculty procedures and act in accordance with those policy
and procedures.
•
Provide constructive feedback on assessment processes and tasks through student feedback
mechanisms (e.g. student surveys, suggestions for future offerings, student representation on
committees).
•
Read, reflect and act on feedback provided.
MARKING CRITERIA
You will be assessed according to the criteria provided on the next page.
The video submission will be marked out of 20, but has a 10% weighting.
(10 marks) Content: The topic, application, or mathematical model being presented is relevant to
WMAT123. Sufficiently complex material is included to provide useful insights into the topic. Relevant
social, environmental, or ethical implications are addressed as appropriate. The content is wellresearched, accurate, and backed up with referenced evidence and sources.
(5 marks) Communication and interest: The video is a well-constructed, cohesive, interesting and
engaging explanation of the material. Is the explanation clear? Logical? Complete? Is it understandable
and interesting to a general first-year university student?
(5 marks) Digital Media Proficiency and Presentation: The video is well made, with clear video, sound
and transitions. Is there unwanted background noise? Are all diagrams/text clear and legible? Has an
appropriate presentation style been used for the content?
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WMAT123 Group Work Video Rubric – GROUP MARKING SHEET
WMAT123 Group Number:
Marker’s Name:
Fail
•
Content
relevant to
WMAT123
(10 marks)
GROUP
COMPONENT
Presentation
consists of a
series of points
unrelated to the
topic
Marker’s Initial:
Pass
•
Content generally
relevant to the
topic
Credit
•
Content relevant
to the topic
Distinction
•
Content clearly
and logically
organised
High Distinction
•
Content expertly
selected &
organised
Group Mark
•
Some points
adequately
developed and
complex
•
All points generally
adequately
developed and
complex
•
All points well
developed, good
level of complexity
•
All points very well
developed and
complex
No figures or
inappropriate
figures
•
Figures generally
appropriate but
contribute little to
the argument
•
Appropriate
figures contribute
somewhat to the
argument
•
Figures contribute
to overall
argument
•
Figures greatly
contribute to
overall argument
•
Relevant social,
environmental or
ethical
implications are
not covered or
covered
superficially
•
Relevant social,
environmental or
ethical
implications are
covered
adequately
•
Relevant social,
environmental or
ethical
implications are
covered with a
good level of
depth
•
Relevant social,
environmental or
ethical
implications are
covered with a
very good level of
depth
•
Relevant social,
environmental or
ethical
implications are
covered with an
excellent level of
depth
•
Sources included
are irrelevant
and/or unreliable.
•
Some sources are
used, but they are
not all reliable or
relevant.
•
Relevant/reliable
sources are
used.
•
Relevant/reliable
sources are
used.
•
Relevant/reliable
sources are
used.
•
Points inadequately
developed
•
(0 – 4 marks)
MARKS
(4.5 – 6 marks)
(6.5 – 7 marks)
(7.5 – 8 marks)
_____/10
(8.5 – 10 marks)
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WMAT123 Group Work Video Rubric – INDIVIDUAL MARKING SHEET
Student ID:
Name:
Fail
Communication
and Interest
Pass
Credit
Distinction
Individual
Mark:
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Somewhat
interesting and
engaging
•
Usually interesting
and engaging
•
Most of the time
interesting and
engaging
•
Very interesting
and engaging
throughout
•
Explanation is not
clear, logical or
complete
•
Explanation is
clear, logical
and complete
with some
mishaps
•
Explanation is
clear, logical and
complete with few
mishaps
•
Explanation is
generally clear,
logical and
complete
•
Explanation of the
material is clear,
logical and
complete
throughout
(0 – 1 marks)
•
The video is poorly
constructed and
not cohesive
(2.5 – 3 marks)
(1.5 – 2 marks)
•
The video is
generally well
constructed and
cohesive with
occasional mishaps
•
(3.5 – 4 marks)
The video is
generally well
constructed and
cohesive with very
few mishaps
•
The video is
generally well
constructed and
cohesive
(4.5 – 5 marks)
•
The video is
very wellconstructed and
cohesive
•
Visual aids largely
unrelated to the
topic
•
Visual aids
generally related
to the topic
•
Visual aids related
to the topic
•
Visual aids
contribute
clearly to the
topic
•
Visual aids
contribute
expertly to the
topic
•
Large amounts
of information
presented on
visual aids
•
Some visual aids
over-loaded with
information
•
Visual aids contain
appropriate
amounts of
information
•
Visual aids are well
designed & clear
•
Visual aids are very
well designed &
clear
•
Poorly coordinated with
oral presentation
•
Generally coordinated with
oral presentation
•
Visual aids coordinated with oral
presentation
•
Visual aids are well
co-ordinated with
oral presentation
•
Visual aids are
expertly coordinated with
oral presentation
(0 – 1 marks)
(1.5 – 2 marks)
(2.5 – 3 marks)
_____/5
Individual
Mark:
_____/5
(5 marks)
INDIVIDUAL
COMPONENT
MARKS
Not very
interesting and
engaging
INDIVIDUAL
COMPONENT
/10
High Distinction
•
(5 marks)
Digital Media
Proficiency and
Presentation
Mark:
(3.5 – 4 marks)
(4.5 – 5 marks)
5
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