191486 Geography 2019 v1.1 IA3 high-level annotated sample response February 2020 Investigation — data report (25%) This sample has been compiled by the QCAA to assist and support teachers to match evidence in student responses to the characteristics described in the instrument-specific marking guide (ISMG). Assessment objectives This assessment instrument is used to determine student achievement in the following objectives: 1. explain geographical processes by describing the features, elements and interactions of demographic processes that shape the identity of places and result in patterns of population change 2. comprehend geographic patterns by recognising spatial patterns of demographic change for places at a local scale of study, identifying relationships and the implications for people and places 3. analyse geographic data and information by selecting and interpreting demographic data to infer how patterns, trends and relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia 4. apply geographical understanding by extrapolating from their analysis to generalise about the impacts of demographic change for people and places 5. synthesise information from their analysis to propose justified action/s in response to managing the impacts of demographic change 6. communicate geographical understanding of demographic change and the challenge for sustainable management for a place in Australia, by selecting and using cartographic, graphic, written and mathematical skills in a data report.
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Geography 2019 v1.1 IA3 high-level annotated sample response February 2020
Investigation — data report (25%) This sample has been compiled by the QCAA to assist and support teachers to match evidence in student responses to the characteristics described in the instrument-specific marking guide (ISMG).
Assessment objectives This assessment instrument is used to determine student achievement in the following objectives:
1. explain geographical processes by describing the features, elements and interactions of demographic processes that shape the identity of places and result in patterns of population change
2. comprehend geographic patterns by recognising spatial patterns of demographic change for places at a local scale of study, identifying relationships and the implications for people and places
3. analyse geographic data and information by selecting and interpreting demographic data to infer how patterns, trends and relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia
4. apply geographical understanding by extrapolating from their analysis to generalise about the impacts of demographic change for people and places
5. synthesise information from their analysis to propose justified action/s in response to managing the impacts of demographic change
6. communicate geographical understanding of demographic change and the challenge for sustainable management for a place in Australia, by selecting and using cartographic, graphic, written and mathematical skills in a data report.
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Instrument-specific marking guide (ISMG) Criterion: Explaining and Comprehending
Assessment objectives 1. explain geographical processes by describing the features, elements and interactions of demographic
processes that shape the identity of places and result in patterns of population change
2. comprehend geographic patterns by recognising spatial patterns of demographic change for places at a local scale of study, identifying relationships and the implications for people and places
The student work has the following characteristics: Marks
• in-depth explanations describing features and elements of demographic processes that shape the identity of places and result in patterns of population change
• comprehensive recognition of spatial patterns of demographic change • identification of significant relationships and implications of demographic change for people and places.
3–4
• clear explanations describing features and elements of demographic processes that shape the identity of places and result in patterns of population change
• fundamental recognition of spatial patterns of demographic change • identification of simple relationships and implications of demographic change for people and places.
2
• vague explanations describing features and/or elements of demographic processes that shape the identity of places and result in patterns of population change
• unclear recognition of spatial patterns of demographic change. 1
• does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0
Criterion: Analysing and Applying
Assessment objectives 3. analyse geographic data and information by selecting and interpreting demographic data to infer how
patterns, trends and relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia
4. apply geographical understanding by extrapolating from their analysis to generalise about the impacts of demographic change for people and places
The student work has the following characteristics: Marks
• discerning selection of demographic data and information • astute interpretations and inferences that identify how patterns, trends and
relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia
• sophisticated extrapolation from the analysis to make generalisations about the impacts of demographic change for people and places.
9–10
• considered selection of demographic data and information • coherent interpretations and inferences that identify how patterns, trends and
relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia
• effective extrapolation from the analysis to make generalisations about the impacts of demographic change for people and places.
7–8
• appropriate selection of demographic data and information • basic interpretations and inferences that identify how patterns, trends and
relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia
• sufficient extrapolation from the analysis to make generalisations about the impacts of demographic change for people and places.
5–6
• narrow selection of demographic data and information • obvious interpretations and inferences that identify how patterns, trends and
relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia
• cursory extrapolation from the analysis to make generalisations about the impacts of demographic change for people and places.
3–4
• vague interpretations and inferences that identify how patterns, trends and relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia and/or make generalisations about the impacts of demographic change for people and places.
2
• unclear interpretations and inferences that identify how patterns, trends and relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia and/or make generalisations about the impacts of demographic change for people and places.
1
• does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0
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Criterion: Synthesising
Assessment objectives 5. synthesise information from their analysis to propose justified action/s in response to managing the
impacts of demographic change
The student work has the following characteristics: Marks
• insightful synthesis of information from the analysis • makes justified proposal/s to manage the impacts of the identified challenge • uses convincing evidence
3–4
• coherent synthesis of information from the analysis • makes informed proposal/s to manage the impacts of the identified challenge • uses credible evidence
2
• elementary synthesis of information from the analysis • makes proposal/s that are vague or unclear.
1
• does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0
Criterion: Communicating
Assessment objectives 6. communicate geographical understanding of local demographic change and the challenge for
sustainable management for a place in Australia by selecting and using cartographic, graphic, written and mathematical skills in a data report
The student work has the following characteristics: Marks
• proficient transformation and representation of geographical data and information
• creates sophisticated cartographic and graphic forms • accomplished use of geographical terminology and the conventions of written
communication.
6–7
• competent transformation and representation of geographical data and information
• creates purposeful cartographic and graphic forms • considered use of geographical terminology and the conventions of written
communication.
4–5
• adequate transformation and representation of geographical data and information
• creates simple cartographic and graphic forms • appropriate use of geographical terminology and the conventions of written
communication.
2–3
• minimal transformation and representation of geographical data and information in cartographic and graphic forms
• inconsistent use of geographical terminology and the conventions of written communication.
1
• does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0
Task Subject Geography Instrument no. IA3
Technique Investigation — data report
Unit 4: Managing population change
Topic 1: Population challenges in Australia
Context
Places in Australia experience a range of demographic challenges as a result of demographic change. When a community’s population changes, that community’s needs and resources also change. The needs and resources of the community must be managed as the population changes to ensure the community remains liveable and sustainable.
Task
Select one place from the attached datasets and identify a demographic challenge for your selected place. Propose action/s in a report for managing the impacts of the identified challenge.
To complete this task, you must:
• select one of the locations from the attached datasets and create an initial population graph for that location to describe the population structure and identify a demographic challenge/s for that place
• identify and collect further data, using the ABS community profile, to represent the demographic characteristics, demographic change and the demographic challenge/s for the place
• transform primary data using common formulas, including dependency ratio, spatial technologies and ICTs to create cartographic and graphical representations (maps and graphs)
• analyse and interpret your data representations to explain the features, elements and interactions of demographic processes that have shaped the identity of your selected place
• extrapolate from your analysis to make generalisations about the impacts of the demographic challenge/s for people and environments in the selected place
• propose action/s for managing the impacts of the identified demographic challenge to create a more liveable and sustainable community
• justify the proposed action/s using evidence from your analysis • present your findings using the report writing structure.
Sample response Criterion Allocated marks Marks awarded
Explaining and Comprehending Assessment objective/s 1, 2
4 4
Analysing and Applying Assessment objective/s 3, 4
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The annotations show the match to the instrument-specific marking guide (ISMG) performance-level descriptors.
Communicating [6–7] accomplished use of geographical terminology and the conventions of written communication Uses the report writing structure including use of appropriate sections, sub-sections and figures.
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Communicating [6–7] accomplished use of geographical terminology and the conventions of written communication Uses the report writing structure including use of appropriate sections, sub-sections and figures.
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Communicating [6–7] accomplished use of geographical terminology and the conventions of written communication Uses the report writing structure including use of appropriate sections, sub-sections and figures. Uses geographical terminology appropriately and effectively to convey meaning, e.g. demographic pattern, urban sprawl, urban infill. Minimal spelling and grammatical errors. Communicating [6–7] proficient transformation and representation of geographical data and information Creates maps suited to the data type and effectively uses the relevant conventions. creates sophisticated cartographic and graphic forms Creates a complex map of land use using appropriate technologies (Figure 1.2). Explaining and Comprehending [3–4] in-depth explanations describing features and elements of demographic processes that shape the identity of places and result in patterns of population change Provides a comprehensive explanation of the findings of the investigation.
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Communicating [6–7] proficient transformation and representation of geographical data and information Creates graphs suited to the data type and effectively uses the relevant conventions. creates sophisticated cartographic and graphic forms Creates a complex graph showing relevant relationships (Figure 1.3). Explaining and Comprehending [3–4] in-depth explanations describing features and elements of demographic processes that shape the identity of places and result in patterns of population change Provides a comprehensive explanation of the relevant methods and data selection used to reflect the identity of Warrnambool.
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Communicating [6–7] proficient transformation and representation of geographical data and information Creates graphs suited to the data type and effectively uses the relevant conventions (Figure 3.4). creates sophisticated cartographic and graphic forms Creates complex graphs showing relevant relationships (Figures 3.2 & 3.3). Analysing and Applying [9–10] discerning selection of demographic data and information Data has been selected for its relevance to that provided in initial datasets. It highlights the spatial, social, and economic identity of Warrnambool — growth, age, family structure. astute interpretations and inferences that identify how patterns, trends and relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia Accurately calculates the dependency ratio; accurately interprets the patterns and trends evident in the data to reflect the relationships between specific age groups in the population structure. Makes inferences about the identified relationship to the changing family structure and how this creates a challenge for housing options.
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Explaining and Comprehending [3–4] comprehensive recognition of spatial patterns of demographic change Thorough description of the changing spatial pattern of density, identifying both increases and decreases in highlighted text and map (Figure 3.5). Analysing and Applying [9–10] astute interpretations and inferences that identify how patterns, trends and relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia Interpretations and inferences are based on the analysis of data for employment and income to identify a challenge, for employment opportunities.
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Analysing and Applying [9–10] discerning selection of demographic data and information Selects data in relation to income, rent and mortgages to make inferences about housing affordability. astute interpretations and inferences that identify how patterns, trends and relationships represent a geographical challenge for a specific place in Australia Interpretations about housing affordability are linked to income of households.
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Analysing and Applying [9–10] effective extrapolation from the analysis to make generalisations about the impacts of demographic change for people and places Makes relevant generalisations about the dominant aspects analysed that are geographical in nature — spatial pattern of development, urban sprawl and housing types, housing affordability, income and types of housing suited to the identified spatial patterns. Communicating [6–7] proficient transformation and representation of geographical data and information Creates maps suited to the data type and effectively uses the relevant conventions. creates sophisticated cartographic and graphic forms Creates complex maps of land use using appropriate technologies (Figures 4.1 & 4.2).
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Synthesising [3–4] insightful synthesis of information from the analysis Uses the relevant relationship between household income, types of housing and spatial information arising from the analysis. makes justified proposal/s to manage the impacts of the identified challenge Housing proposals consider household incomes to propose affordable housing while managing urban sprawl. uses convincing evidence Uses relevant evidence from the analysis to justify proposals such as the dependency ratio, household income, spatial information (Figure 5.1) and types of housing (Figure 5.3)
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Synthesising [3–4] insightful synthesis of information from the analysis Uses the relevant relationship between household income, types of housing and spatial information arising from the analysis. makes justified proposal/s to manage the impacts of the identified challenge Housing proposals consider suitable Council-identified locations and identify other suitable locations within the urban footprint to manage impacts of urban sprawl. uses convincing evidence Uses relevant evidence from the analysis to justify proposals.
Figure 1.2: Created with Victoria State Government Planning Maps Online, used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence, http://services.land.vic.gov.au/maps/imf/map.jsp?site=old-pmo, accessed 14 July 2017.
Figures 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8a, 3.8b: Tables in this document have been created with ABS data.
Figures 3.4, 3.5, 4.2: Figure 3.4 was compiled and presented by .id, the population experts. id.com.au. This material is a derivative of ABS data that can be accessed from the website of the Australian Bureau of Statistics at www.abs.gov.au, and which data can be licensed on terms published on the ABS website.
