Core Skills and DATs.
DATs: Digital Achievement Tasks
Core Skill DATs (Digital Assessment Tasks) is a computer-based learning and assessment package that covers all the necessary Learning Outcomes for the Core Skills of Communication, Numeracy and Information Technology at Access or Intermediate levels.
This package has been recognised by the SQA as meeting their criteria for
moderation.
What is Core Skills DATs?
Core Skill DATs has been designed to engage learners who may have been turned off by learning approaches experienced at school. Screens are engaging, tasks are relevant, navigation is simple.
Within tasks clear information is given about which Learning Outcomes are being addressed.
Users can save and print the work that they produce as evidence towards completion of specific Learning Outcomes.
eDATs is now available on the web.
SQA
The Scottish Qualification Authority's Core Skills of Communication, Numeracy and Information Technology are increasingly being adopted by training organisations, employers and other post-16 providers as significant base line measures of employability.
This is particularly true for the many youngsters who leave compulsory education without having achieved their potential in the school learning climate, but also applies to adults returning to education.
The SQA's Higher Still framework provides opportunities for these learners to attain recognised qualifications, at an appropriate level, which can be seen as relevant by learner and potential employers alike.
