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Subset 3 of the Rica consists of one huge case study. Here I have provided multiple case study example prompts with responses. As well as provided a case study format guide to help you in writing up the prompt you may be given for Rica Subset 3 case study. This PDF is 9 pages long. These prompts are examples of case studies that have been used in Rica Subset 3.

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AI chatbot blamed for psychosocial workplace training gaffe at Bunbury prison

By Bridget McArthur

ABC South West WA

Topic: Artificial Intelligence

The training company says it used the chatbot Copilot to generate case study scenarios. ( ABC South West: Bridget McArthur )

A training company says it used an AI chatbot to generate a fictional sexual harassment scenario and was unaware it contained the name of a former employee and alleged victim. 

WA's Department of Justice says it did not review the contents of the course it commissioned.

What's next?

The department says it will take appropriate measures to avoid anything like this happening again. 

The psychosocial safety training company that used the full name of an alleged sexual harassment victim in a course at her former workplace says artificial intelligence (AI) is to blame.

Psychosocial Leadership trainer Charlotte Ingham said she used Microsoft's Copilot chatbot to generate examples of psychosocial hazards employees might face at Bunbury prison, where she was delivering the course.

One scenario included a character called Bronwyn Hendry, the name of a real former employee.

"I walked in there thinking I had a fictional scenario," Ms Ingham said. 

"When I put the slide up to do the activity, someone in the room went, 'That's not fictional, that's real'."

Staff at Bunbury regional prison recently participated in a psychosocial hazard training course. ( ABC South West: Georgia Hargreaves )

Ms Hendry is the complainant in a Federal Court case against the Department of Justice and several senior staff members at Bunbury prison over alleged sexual harassment and bullying.

"I had no idea [the chatbot] would use real people's names," Ms Ingham said. 

"I mean, should I have known?"

Ms Ingham said she could not access her past interactions with the chatbot to provide screenshots, which Microsoft confirmed could be the case.

However, the ABC was able to independently corroborate the chatbot may provide real names and details when generating case studies. 

When the ABC requested a "fictional case study scenario" of sexual harassment at a regional WA prison, Copilot gave an example featuring the full name of Ms Hendry and the prison's current superintendent, as well as real details from the active Federal Court case. 

Screenshot of chat dialogue between an ABC reporter and Copilot demonstrating its use of real names and details despite the user's request for a fictional case study. ( Supplied: Copilot )

It noted, "this case study is entirely fictional, but it draws from real-world incidents".

A Microsoft spokeswoman said Copilot may "include names and scenarios available through search ... if prompted to create a case study based on a specific situation".

Alleged victim calls training 'contradictory' 

Ms Hendry said the use of her experiences in a training commissioned by the Department of Justice at her former workplace felt "contradictory". 

"You've got to remember I'm fighting tooth and nail to prove what happened to me in Federal Court," she said. 

"It's very triggering."

Ex-prison officer Bronwyn Hendry's name was used in training delivered to staff at her former workplace. ( Supplied: Bronwyn Hendry )

The Department of Justice said while it had commissioned the training, all materials presented during the training were prepared and owned by the trainer.

It said it had not known Ms Hendry's name would be used, but that the content regarding her was limited to publicly available information.

"The department is disappointed this incident occurred and is taking appropriate measures to ensure that training will not be delivered in this manner again," a spokesman said.

Ms Hendry said that was not good enough.

"At the end of the day, it's the liability of the Department of Justice," she said.

"They procured her. They paid her for her consultancy. They should have done those checks and balances."

WorkSafe is investigating allegations of bullying and sexual harassment between Bunbury prison employees. ( ABC News: Amelia Searson )

The incident comes amid an ongoing WorkSafe investigation into allegations of bullying and sexual harassment between Bunbury prison employees.

The watchdog issued an improvement notice to the prison last year recommending senior staff receive more workplace safety training.

AI expert warns companies to tread carefully

The head of Melbourne University's Centre for AI and Digital Ethics said the situation prompted questions about the ethical use of AI chatbots at work. 

Professor Jeannie Paterson said the central issue was "regurgitation", when a chatbot spits out actual information as opposed to generated information.

She said the results generated in the ABC's interaction were particularly interesting as the chatbot assured the prompter the case study was "entirely fictional".

Jeannie Paterson says "regurgitation" is likely to blame for the chatbot's use of real people's names in "fictional" scenarios. ( Supplied: Jeannie Paterson )

"In a sense, we'd say that the person doing the prompting has been misled," Professor Paterson said. 

"Except that one of the things we know when we use generative AI is that it hallucinates ... it can't be relied on."

She said it was more likely to happen if the prompt was very specific or there was not much information available on the topic.

"That's why I would say firms shouldn't say, 'Don't use it'. Firms should say, 'Here's our policy on using it'," she said. 

"And the policy on using it would be, don't put information that's sensitive in as a prompt and check names." 

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https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/20/gcse-results-day-2024-number-grading-system/

GCSE results day 2024: Everything you need to know including the number grading system

Thousands of students across the country will soon be finding out their GCSE results and thinking about the next steps in their education.   

Here we explain everything you need to know about the big day, from when results day is, to the current 9-1 grading scale, to what your options are if your results aren’t what you’re expecting.  

When is GCSE results day 2024?  

GCSE results day will be taking place on Thursday the 22 August.     

The results will be made available to schools on Wednesday and available to pick up from your school by 8am on Thursday morning.  

Schools will issue their own instructions on how and when to collect your results.   

When did we change to a number grading scale?  

The shift to the numerical grading system was introduced in England in 2017 firstly in English language, English literature, and maths.  

By 2020 all subjects were shifted to number grades. This means anyone with GCSE results from 2017-2020 will have a combination of both letters and numbers.  

The numerical grading system was to signal more challenging GCSEs and to better differentiate between students’ abilities - particularly at higher grades between the A *-C grades. There only used to be 4 grades between A* and C, now with the numerical grading scale there are 6.  

What do the number grades mean?  

The grades are ranked from 1, the lowest, to 9, the highest.  

The grades don’t exactly translate, but the two grading scales meet at three points as illustrated below.  

The bottom of grade 7 is aligned with the bottom of grade A, while the bottom of grade 4 is aligned to the bottom of grade C.    

Meanwhile, the bottom of grade 1 is aligned to the bottom of grade G.  

What to do if your results weren’t what you were expecting?  

If your results weren’t what you were expecting, firstly don’t panic. You have options.  

First things first, speak to your school or college – they could be flexible on entry requirements if you’ve just missed your grades.   

They’ll also be able to give you the best tailored advice on whether re-sitting while studying for your next qualifications is a possibility.   

If you’re really unhappy with your results you can enter to resit all GCSE subjects in summer 2025. You can also take autumn exams in GCSE English language and maths.  

Speak to your sixth form or college to decide when it’s the best time for you to resit a GCSE exam.  

Look for other courses with different grade requirements     

Entry requirements vary depending on the college and course. Ask your school for advice, and call your college or another one in your area to see if there’s a space on a course you’re interested in.    

Consider an apprenticeship    

Apprenticeships combine a practical training job with study too. They’re open to you if you’re 16 or over, living in England, and not in full time education.  

As an apprentice you’ll be a paid employee, have the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff, gain job-specific skills, and get time set aside for training and study related to your role.   

You can find out more about how to apply here .  

Talk to a National Careers Service (NCS) adviser    

The National Career Service is a free resource that can help you with your career planning. Give them a call to discuss potential routes into higher education, further education, or the workplace.   

Whatever your results, if you want to find out more about all your education and training options, as well as get practical advice about your exam results, visit the  National Careers Service page  and Skills for Careers to explore your study and work choices.   

You may also be interested in:

• Results day 2024: What's next after picking up your A level, T level and VTQ results?
• When is results day 2024? GCSEs, A levels, T Levels and VTQs

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RICA Subtest 3 Study Guide

Subtest 3 of the RICA, or Reading Instruction Competence Assessment, is a test required for individuals seeking to become teachers in California.

This subtest covers content and skills related to the assessment and evaluation of reading development, including the ability to use a variety of assessment tools and techniques to monitor and track student progress.

In other words, Subtest 3 covers important topics like principles of standards-based reading instruction, organizing instruction that meets the needs of all learners in the classroom, alternative assessments for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan, much more.

In order to pass Subtest 3, individuals must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles of reading assessment and evaluation and be able to apply this knowledge to the reading instruction process.

This includes being able to select and use appropriate assessment tools and techniques, interpret assessment results, and use assessment data to inform instruction and make decisions about student progress.

It is important for teachers in training who are preparing for a career in education to understand the content and skills covered in Subtest 3 of the RICA, as the ability to effectively assess and evaluate student reading development is a critical component of effective reading instruction.

By understanding the principles of reading assessment and learning how to use assessment data to inform instruction, you will be well-prepared to support the reading development of the students in your future classrooms.

In summary, Subtest 3 not only includes a lot of terminology that you’ll need to know, but it is also the subtest where you will write your case study written response.

Challenges of Subtest 3

Through our extensive experience preparing students for the RICA, I can confidently say that the challenges most students experience when taking Subtest 3 are as follows:

Difficulty selecting and using appropriate reading assessment : One common challenge for students taking Subtest 3 is the ability to select and use appropriate assessment tools and techniques to monitor and track student progress. This includes understanding the different types of assessments available and how to use them effectively in the reading instruction process based on individual student’s needs.

Difficulty interpreting assessment results : Another challenge that many students face when taking Subtest 3 is the ability to interpret assessment results and use the data to inform instruction and make decisions about student progress. This requires a thorough understanding of the principles of reading assessment and evaluation and the ability to apply this knowledge to real-world situations.

Time management : The RICA is a timed test, and some students may struggle with managing their time effectively in order to complete all of the questions within the allotted time frame.

Test anxiety : Finally, some students may experience test anxiety, which can impact their performance on the RICA. It is important for students to find strategies to manage their test anxiety and stay focused during the exam.

Overall, these are the main challenges that most students experience when taking Subtest 3 of the RICA. It is important for students to be well-prepared and familiar with the key concepts and principles covered on the test in order to succeed.

To help aspiring teachers fulfill their dream of becoming a credentialed teacher, we have written a study guide that fully prepares teachers in training the techniques to passing the multiple choice and written response sections of the exam.

Here, you can see a preview of the study guide.

Keep in mind that our RICA Test Prep program includes not only the study guide, but self-paced video lessons, interactive quizzes, full-length practice tests, digital flashcards, and even a Subtest audio masterclass for when you’re on the go.

You’re going to love this prep, because it’s going to be your key to pass your RICA!

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