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Curriculum Booklet

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Swansea High School Years 7-10 Assessment Guidelines

A. The Purpose of Assessment Assessment is the broad name for the collection and evaluation of evidence of a student's learning. It is integral to teaching and learning and has multiple purposes. Assessment can enhance student engagement and motivation, particularly when it incorporates interaction with teachers, other students and a range of resources.

The key reasons for assessment are to:

• provide opportunities for teachers to gather evidence about student achievement in relation to syllabus outcomes

• enable students to demonstrate what they know and can do

• clarify student understanding of concepts and promotes deeper understanding

• provide evidence that current understanding and skills are a suitable basis for future learning. B. Outcomes Based Assessment

All schools are required to deliver programs of study that comply with the requirements of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabuses. More detailed information concerning each course and syllabus outcomes are available on the NESA website or use the following link:

https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home

For each course taught, it is a requirement of the assessment program that schools establish a program of assessment tasks. These tasks are conducted throughout the year and each have a weighting which is used as a component of the reporting process.

School-based assessment tasks are linked to performance descriptors (grades) because the task focuses on outcomes. They are valid instruments for what they are designed to assess, and the marking guidelines relate to the outcomes and the NESA performance standards.

The assessment program at SHS incorporates the principles of assessment for learning, assessment as learning and assessment of learning.

• Assessment for learning involves teachers using evidence about students' knowledge, understanding and skills to inform their teaching. Sometimes referred to as ‘formative assessment', it usually occurs throughout the teaching and learning process to clarify student learning and understanding.

• Assessment as learning occurs when students are their own assessors. Students monitor their own learning, ask questions and use a range of strategies to decide what they know and can do, and how to use assessment information for new learning.

• Assessment of learning assists teachers in using evidence of student learning to assess achievement against outcomes and standards. Sometimes referred to as ‘summative assessment', it usually occurs at defined key points during a teaching work or at the end of a unit, term or semester, and may be used to rank or grade students.

https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home

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This assessment booklet contains detailed assessment schedules and scope and sequences that clearly indicate:

● syllabus outcomes relevant to each course

● content being studied

● timing of the individual assessment task (weeks/ terms only)

● weightings of each task

C. Satisfactory Completion of Course Assessment Tasks are mandatory for each course. In addition, students are expected to apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort to all set tasks and experiences provided in the course in order to be considered as having satisfactorily completed the course.

A variety of assessment task styles- for example speaking, listening, reading and writing- are included in assessment programs to provide students with varied opportunities to demonstrate achievement of outcomes.

D. Procedures Relating to the Administration of Tasks 1. Conducting Assessment Tasks- What Students Can Expect • Assessment tasks will focus on specified course outcomes. • Tasks will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate what they know and can do and

will assist their learning. • Tasks will be valid and reliable, measure what the task is designed to assess and will provide

accurate information on each student’s achievement. • Tasks and mark ranges will allow for discrimination between the performances of individual

students. • Students will receive marking guidelines or criteria that provide clear descriptions of the quality of

the response required to receive each mark. • There will be consistent application of marking guidelines. • Feedback on all tasks will be meaningful and constructive, designed to assist students to improve

performance. • will be linked to the specific outcomes and will be provided in a timely fashion.

2. Student Absences

● Student is absent on the day that assessment task information is given out

It is the responsibility of the student, upon return to school, to check with each teacher about missed task information (if any) and course work or download a copy online. In the event of absence, students should also refer to the Assessment Schedules and Scope and Sequence for each course as a guide to possible tasks.

● Student knows in advance that he/she will be absent on the day of a task If the student knows in advance that, because of a school endorsed activity or leave, he/she will be absent on the designated day for the completion of a task, then the student must arrange for the task to be submitted or completed on or before the due date.

● Student is unexpectedly absent on the day of a task

An Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form must be submitted. This form requires an explanation and parent signature. The Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form must be submitted to the teacher or head teacher on the

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student’s first day back at school or within ONE week of the task. Unless there is written notification indicating otherwise, the student should expect to complete the task on the first day of return to school.

3. Class Assessment Tasks

● Notification of a Task All faculties support student learning by adopting a consistent approach to assessment by ensuring that:

● all students receive at least two weeks’ notice of an assessment task, including the syllabus outcomes, timing and specific nature of the task, weightings, marking criteria (and marking guidelines where appropriate to the nature of the task).

● All students sign a register to acknowledge receipt of their official assessment schedule and individual task notifications. If the student is absent when assessment task information is given out, it is the responsibility of the student, upon return to school, to check with the teacher about missed task information. Assessment Tasks can also be accessed from the SHS Website. Students should refer to Assessment Schedules and Scope and Sequence documents for each course as a guide to possible tasks.

● all students sign when the task is returned and to acknowledge the receipt of feedback.

4. Submitting Assessment Tasks Tasks must be handed to the designated person, usually the class teacher or as stipulated on the assessment task notification. The student will sign a register to indicate that the task has been submitted and the date of submission. Tasks requiring submission via Google Classroom will be date and time stamped automatically. No responsibility will be taken for tasks which are not submitted according to these procedures. Electronic submission by email or fax only be accepted if that is the prearranged method of submission or in rare circumstances with the prior and documented consent of the school. Any approved email submission must be received by the designated person by the date/time required. If submission is required by email, the time stamp on the teacher’s email will be designated as the submission time. In the event of email submissions, the school takes no responsibility for technology problems or failure of transmission.

5. Illness/Misadventure

● Obtaining an Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form It is the responsibility of the student to obtain and submit an Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form in the appropriate circumstances. Forms can be obtained from the classroom teacher, staffrooms, the front office, Deputy Principals or downloaded from the SHS website. Copies are attached to this document.

● The purpose of the Illness/Misadventure Appeal process The purpose of the Illness/Misadventure Appeal process is to ensure that students are not disadvantaged by circumstances which could not be reasonably predicted, and which are beyond their control.

Examples of Illness/ Misadventure include:

illness

accident

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attending a funeral

a student will miss an assessment task because of an approved school activity, or a student is absent because of illness on the day of an exam.

Examples where Illness/Misadventure would not be approved: a student truanted from school during the period when a task was held or a student forgets to bring an assessment task on the due day.

● Management of the Illness/ Misadventure Process For Years 7-10, the Illness/Misadventure application will be managed within the faculty concerned- it will be considered and decided by the classroom teacher and head teacher and approved by the Deputy Principal. If the Illness/Misadventure Appeal is upheld, the teacher and head teacher will arrange for one of the following options:

i. Student will complete the original assessment task or ii. an extension of time for completion of the original task or iii. completion of an alternate task or

iv. an estimate (only if a similar-style task assessing the same outcomes under the same conditions has been completed earlier in the year).

Students should expect to complete the tasks on the day they return to school and submit the Illness/ Misadventure Appeal Form within ONE week of their return to school.

● Computer/Printer Failure Computer/printer failure will not be accepted as a reason for failing to submit an assessment task. It is expected that all computer generated work should be saved in more than one format. In the event of computer/printer failure, the student is required to submit the work as saved. Hard copies of the task in progress may also be required.

● Submitting the Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form For an Illness/Misadventure Appeal to be considered, it must be submitted to the class teacher or relevant Head Teacher within the required time.

● Result of Illness/Misadventure Appeal Students will receive notification of the result of the Illness/Misadventure Appeal by the classroom teacher.

6. Late Submission and Penalties for Late Submission of Tasks

● Assessment Tasks submitted late will lose marks unless an Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form has been submitted with legitimate reasons to adequately explain the reason the task is late and signed by all relevant parties.

● Where no Illness/ Misadventure form is submitted and approved, a penalty of 50% will be applied if the task is submitted within ONE week of the submission date.

● After ONE week, a maximum of 30% of the marks will be awarded.

7. Extensions Unless there are exceptional circumstances due to illness or misadventure, an extension of time for the task will not be granted. In this exceptional circumstance, the student must consult with their class teacher and submit an Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form.

8. Parental Notification of Non-Submission of Assessment Tasks

Late or non- submission of assessment tasks will result in a phone call home or Note of Concern being sent within 7 days.

9. Malpractice in Tasks

Malpractice is any activity undertaken by a student that allows them and/or others to gain an unfair advantage over others. It includes but is not limited to:

• copying someone else’s work in part or in whole, and presenting it as their own • using material directly from books, journals, CDs or the internet without reference to the source • building on the ideas of another person without reference to the source • buying, stealing or borrowing another person’s work and presenting it as their own • submitting work to which another person such as a parent, coach or subject expert has contributed

substantially • using words, ideas, designs or the workmanship of others in practical and performance tasks

without appropriate acknowledgement • paying someone to write or prepare material • using non-approved aids during an assessment task • contriving false explanations to explain work not handed in by the due date • assisting another student to engage in malpractice • breaching examination rules

Where cheating is detected, a penalty may be imposed, such as a reduced or zero mark for the task to each student involved.

10. Student Right of Appeal

Students have the right to appeal to the Principal for a review of the following: • Illness/Misadventure Appeal decision • Malpractice decision • An unresolved dispute over an assessment task • An “N” determination • A final grade

Appeals will be heard by a panel which typically consists of the Deputy Principal of the appropriate year, the Head Teacher of the subject concerned, the Year Adviser and in some situations, the school’s NESA contact person. This panel will make a recommendation to the Principal.

11. Rules for Examination/Assessment Tasks

To ensure fair and proper administration of examination/assessment tasks, the following rules will apply for all examinations/assessment tasks. Consequences may apply for students who breach these rules. Students will:

• always follow the teacher’s instructions • turn off and place mobile phones and other electronic devices in bags or in the box provided by

the teacher • come prepared for the task and place only required equipment on desks. • place bags at the front of the room or where directed to by the teacher • sit at the desk indicated by the teacher and remain seated for the duration of the task • use the paper provided by the teacher to answer questions

• write in black pen • make a serious attempt at the task • behave in a polite and courteous manner • items such as notes, folders, pencil cases, books and clothing not worn should be either in bags or

on the floor at the front of the room • collect bags only after all the tasks have been collected • be permitted to drink water from a clear container without a label.

Students will not: • be permitted to leave the room except in exceptional circumstances • speak to any person other than the teacher during the task • bring any notes or exam aids into the room, including any written on their person or clothing.

Students who breach any of these rules will have a penalty imposed, such as a reduced or mark of zero for the task.

12. Student Preparation of Assessment Tasks

Our aim at SHS is for all students to become responsible for their own learning. Parents/ carers are

encouraged to support their children in this regard by helping them to establish regular home study/

revision routines.

13. Student Responsibilities

1. Students are expected to complete ALL assessment tasks by the due dates and times specified.

2. Where assessment tasks involve attendance at excursions, field studies etc attendance is

compulsory.

3. All work submitted for assessment must be the student’s own work. (See Malpractice above)

4. It is each student’s responsibility to be aware of assessment task dates for all courses and to

organise a study schedule accordingly.

5. Technology malfunction, including printer failure, is not an acceptable excuse for the non-submission of a task. If this occurs, students should submit the ‘draft’ of the task (labelled as such) to

their teacher by the due date. Students are encouraged to keep copies of all drafts so that evidence of

progress can be shown in the case of a computer/printer/technology USB malfunction.

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Swansea High School Years 7, 8, 9 & 10 Assessment Checklist

SITUATION RESPONSE

A student is absent the day a task is given out. Obtain the task and sign for receipt of the task the next day (this is not grounds for an extension of time to complete the task). Alternatively, obtain a copy of the task from the SHS Website.

Student is not applying himself/herself with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the school.

A phone call home or Note of Concern, indicating work required to rectify the situation.

Repeated failure to complete homework. A phone call home or Note of Concern, indicating work required to rectify the situation.

Student misses class work because of school commitments.

It is the responsibility of the student to inform the teacher in advance, to collect any material issued and to complete set work. Any work missed should be caught up and any formative assessment completed.

Student’s attendance is of concern, eg below 85%. An attendance letter will be issued, indicating work required to rectify the situation.

Non serious attempt at a task A genuine attempt at the task must be made. Zero marks may be awarded if no legitimate reason is provided on an Illness/misadventure Appeal Form. A phone call home or Note of Concern.

Student knows in advance that he/she is unable to sit for a task on the designated day because of a school-endorsed activity or leave.

Via consultation with class room teacher, student sits the task at an alternative time. If before the date, no Illness/ Misadventure Appeal Form is necessary in Years 7-10. If after the due date, an Illness/ Misadventure Appeal Form must be submitted.

Student knows in advance that he/she is unable to submit a task on the designated day because of a school endorsed activity or leave.

Student must submit the task before the due date or arrange for the task to be submitted on the due date. Depending upon the nature of the task, the task may be able to be submitted electronically.

Student fails to sit for a task on the designated date.

Contact the faculty concerned. An Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form must be submitted on the due date or the first day the student returns to class and within one week of the task. The student should expect to complete the task on the first day of return to school.

Task is submitted after the due date. A penalty of 50% will be applied for the late submission of tasks unless there are grounds for Illness/ Misadventure. If absent, the student should expect to submit the task on the first day of return to school with an Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form or within one week of the date of the task. If present, the student should submit an Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form on the day the task is due stipulating reasons for lateness.

Student is unable to submit Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form within one week of the task

Contact must be made with the school, preferably on the day but within one week and arrangements must be made for the completion of the task.

Student submits an Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form within the required time.

Class teacher and Head Teacher of the faculty concerned considers the appeal and notifies student of the outcome.

Illness/Misadventure appeal is upheld. Marks awarded for completed task with no penalty.

Illness/Misadventure appeal is rejected. A penalty of 50% will be applied for the late submission of tasks. After one week, a maximum mark of 30% will be awarded and a phone call home or Note of Concern sent within 7 days notifying of this. Student is still required to complete the task or an alternative task.

Student fails to submit an Illness/Misadventure Appeal Form as required above.

A penalty of 50% will be applied for the late submission of tasks. After one week, a maximum mark of 30% will be awarded and a phone call home or Note of Concern sent within 7 days notifying of this. Student is still required to complete the task or an alternative task.

A task is not completed or submitted on the due date and the student has no grounds for illness/misadventure appeal.

A penalty of 50% will be applied for the late submission of tasks. After one week, a maximum mark of 30% will be awarded and a phone call home or Note of Concern sent within 7 days notifying of this. Student is still required to complete the task or an alternative task.

Cheating or evidence of plagiarism is detected A penalty may be imposed, such as a reduced or zero mark for the task to each student involved.

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL YEAR 9 CURRICULUM BOOKLET 2021

The Swansea High School Curriculum Booklet is designed to inform students and their parents about each of the courses they are participating in throughout the year. This includes a general overview of the topics covered each term and the formal assessment associated with each course. It should be noted that all information in this booklet may change and is to be used as a guide only. The timing outlined for each topic within each course may change throughout the year. Similarly, the timing of each assessment task may also change from what is stated in this booklet. Students will receive formal written notification for every assessment task they receive for each subject. This formal notification of assessment will be issued to students a minimum of 2 weeks before the due date of the task.

Summary of Year 9 Assessment Tasks- Term 1, 2021

Subject Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10

English Task 1

Maths

5.1 Assessment dates will vary depending on each class

5.2 Task 2

5.3 Task 2

Science Task 1 Task 2

HSIE Geog Task 1

Hist Task 1a Task 1b

PDHPE Task 1

Students to fill in:

X Elective

Y Elective



English Task 2

Maths


5.2 Task 3

5.3 Task 3

Science Task 3 Task 4 Task 5

HSIE Geog Task 2

Hist Task 2 Task 3

PDHPE


X Elective

Y Elective



English Task 3

Maths


5.2 Task 5

5.3 Task 5

Science Task 6 Task 7

HSIE Geog Task 3 Task 4

Hist Task 4

PDHPE Task 2


X Elective

Y Elective


Subject Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11

English Task 4

Maths


5.2 Task 6

5.3 Task 6

Science Task 8

HSIE Geog Task 5

Hist Task 6

PDHPE Task 3


X Elective

Y Elective

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SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL 2021 YEAR 9 ENGLISH

Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4

Time/ Duration Term 1, Weeks 1 - 10

Term 2, Weeks 1-10

Term 3, Weeks 1 - 10

Term 4 Week 1- 10

Name of Unit

The Power of the Word:

Novel Unit - A Question of

Humanity: Dystopia

A Bard’s Tale

The Seeing Eye

Concepts

Argument, Authority, Code and Convention, Connotation, Imagery and Symbol, Context, Perspective,

Point of View

Character, Connotation, Imagery and Symbol, Genre, Intertextuality, Narrative, Representation, Theme

Character, Connotation, Imagery and Symbol, Context,

Intertextuality, Literary Value, Style, Theme

Argument, Code and Convention, Perspective, Point of View,

Representation

Assessment

Type Timing

Weighting

Assessment Task 1

Writing Task Persuasive with Annotations – Hand-

in + Creative with Reflection – in-class

Term 1 Week 9 25%

Assessment Task 2 Comparative Essay

Term 2 Week 10 25%

Assessment Task 3

Discursive Essay Term 3 Week 10

25%

Assessment Task 4

Yearly Examination – Short Answer Responses

Term 4 Week 3 25%

* The novel for Term 2 will be issued to students and introduced during class in Week 10. Students must have finished reading the novel at home for their first English lesson Week 1, Term 2.

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SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL 2021 YEAR 9 MATHS 5.3

(9S/W Classes)

Semester 1

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5

Time Duration

Term 1 Weeks 1-5

Term 1 Weeks 6- 9

Term 1 Weeks 10- Term 2 Week

3

Term 2 Weeks 4-7

Term 2 Weeks 8-10

Name of Unit Computation and Financial

Mathematics

Expressions, Equations and

Inequalities

Right-Angled Triangles Linear Relationships Length , Area, Surface Area and Volume

Semester 2

Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Unit 9 Unit 10 Unit 11

Time Duration

Term 3 Weeks 1-3

Term 3 Weeks 4-6

Term 3 Weeks 7-10

Term 4 Weeks 1-4

Term 4 Weeks 5-8

Term 4 Weeks 9-11

Name of Unit Indices and Surds

Properties of Geometrical

figures

Quadratic Expressions and

Algebraic Fractions

Probability and Single Variable Data Analysis

Quadratic Equations and Graphs of

Parabolas

Consolidation

ASSESSMENT Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6

Nature of Task:

Assignment

15%

Numeracy Test 5%

Semester 1 Test 30%

Assignment

15%

Numeracy Test 5%

Semester 2 Test 30%

Timing: Term 1

Term 1 Week 8/9

Term 2 Week 5

Term 3

Term 3 Week 8/9

Term 4 Week 5

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(9A Classes)

Semester 1

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4

Time Duration

Term 1 Weeks 1-6

Term 1 Weeks 7- 10

Term 2 Weeks 1- 5

Term 2 Weeks 6- 10

Name of Unit Integers, Decimals, Fractions, Ratios and Rates

Numbers of Any Magnitude Expressions and Equations Right-Angled Triangles

Semester 2


Time Duration

Term 3 Weeks 1-5

Term 3 Weeks 6-10

Term 4 Weeks 1- 5

Term 4 Weeks 6 -8

Term 4 Weeks 9-11

Name of Unit Length, Area, Surface Area and Volume

Linear Relationships

Properties of Geometrical figures

Probability Consolidation


Nature of Task:

Assignment

15%

Numeracy Test 5%

Semester 1 Test 30%

Assignment

15%

Numeracy Test 5%

Semester 2 Test 30%

Timing: Term 1

Term 1 Week 8/9

Term 2 Week 5

Term 3

Term 3 Week 8/9

Term 4 Week 5

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(9E Class)

Semester 1


Time Duration

Term 1 Weeks 1-6

Term 1 Weeks 7- 10

Term 2 Weeks 1- 5

Term 2 Weeks 6- 10

Name of Unit Integers, Decimals, Fractions, Ratios and Rates

Numbers of Any Magnitude Right-Angled Triangles Expressions and Equations

Semester 2


Time Duration

Term 3 Weeks 1-5

Term 3 Weeks 6-10

Term 4 Weeks 1- 5

Term 4 Weeks 6 -8

Term 4 Weeks 9-11

Name of Unit Length, Area, Surface Area and Volume

Linear Relationships

Properties of Geometrical figures

Probability Consolidation


Nature of Task:

Assignment

20%

Numeracy Test 10%

Assignment 20%

Assignment

20%

Numeracy Test 10%

Assignment 20%

Timing: Term 1

Term 1 Week 8/9

Term 2

Term 3

Term 3 Week 8/9

Term 4

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SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

2021 YEAR 9 SCIENCE

Semester 1


Time Duration

Term 1 - Weeks 1-5 5 Weeks




Name of Unit Dynamic Earth

Atomic Structure and Periodic Table

Ecosystems and Conservation

Waves and Energy

Assessment Task 1 Dynamic Earth Model

Term 1 - Week 6 15%

Task 2 Changing Model of the Atom Term 1 – Week 9

10%

Task 3 Ecology Task

Term 2 – Week 2 10%

Task 4 Semester 1 Examination


Semester 2


Time Duration





Name of Unit Electricity

Human Biology

Chemical Reactions

STEM

Assessment Task 5 Practical Task

In Class throughout Term 2 Week 9

15%

Task 6 Ohm’s Law Graphing Task


Task 7 Diseases Oral Presentation


Task 8 Semester 2 Examination


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SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

2021 YEAR 9 GEOGRAPHY

Semester 1

Unit 1 Unit 2

Time Duration

Term 1 – Term 2

Term 3 – Term 4

Name of Unit Sustainable Biomes Changing Places

Assessment Task 1: Sustainable Biomes Research and

Respond Task

Term 1 Weeks 8 20%

Task 2: Half Yearly Examination

Term 2 - Week 5

20%

Task 3: Geography Skills Formative

Term 3 Week 2/3 –

Week 5/6 (1double/week)

20%

Task 4: The Built Environment Project

Term 3 Week 10

20%

Task 5: Yearly Examination

Term 4 Week 5

20%

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL 2021 YEAR 9 HISTORY

Semester 2


Time Duration

Term 1 Weeks 1- 7

Term 1 Weeks 8- Term 2 Week 3


Term 3 weeks 4-6 Term 3 Weeks 7 = Term 4 Week 11

Name of Unit Depth Study 1 Making a Better World: The

Industrial Revolution

Depth Study 2 Asia and the World: Japan

Depth Study 3 Australians at War: Part 1 WW1

Depth Study 3 Australians at War: Part 2 Between

the Wars

Depth Study 3 Australians at War: Part 3 WW2

Assessment Task 1: Source Analysis Term 1

Part A Week 7 Part B Week 9

20%

Task 2: Topic test Term 2 Week 3

10%

Task 3: In class extended writing task

Term 2 Week 9 20%

Task 4: Media article/opinion piece

Term 3 Week 6 10%

Task 5: Exam Term 4 Week 5

40%

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SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

2021 YEAR 9 PDH

THEORY

UNIT


Time Duration

Term 1 Weeks 1-10

Term 2 Weeks 1-7


Term 3 Weeks 6- Term 4

Week 7

Term 4 Weeks8-11

Name of Unit Everybody’s Different

Commit to be Fit

Nutrition & Body Image Safe Partying

Safety/First Aid

Assessment Task 1 Creative Task & Written

Response Term 1- Week 10

15%

Task 2 Physical Activity SWOT Analysis & Letter


Task 3 Safe Partying In-Class Test


SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL 2021 YEAR 9 PE

PRACTICAL

UNIT

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7

Time Duration

Term 1 Weeks 1-5

Term 1 Weeks 6-10

Term 2 Weeks 1-5

Term 2 Weeks 6-10

Term 3 10 Weeks

Term 4 Weeks 1-5

Term 4 Weeks 6-11

Name of Unit

Square Dance Cross Country & Athletics

Fitness

Court Games

Field Games Modified Games

Gymnastics

Assessment Assessment in PE lessons is ongoing throughout the year and makes up 50% of the overall assessment in PDHPE

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SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

2021 YEAR 9 CHILD STUDIES

Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Time/ Duration Term 1 Weeks 1-10 Term 2 weeks 1-10 Term 3 Weeks 1-10 Term 4 Weeks 1-10

Name of Unit

Reproduction to Conception Newborn Care

Growth and Development Health and Safety/ Nutrition

Concepts Resources available to parents,

Pregnancy and Health, Birthing options. Childbirth preparation

classes,

Immunisation, common Dangers, first aid, setting up a Safe nursery, Advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding, Bonding issues with

the new baby

Sensory Capabilities, Community Support networks, Childhood

Milestones.

Kids safety Road safety, dietary needs and allergies, Promotion of healthy

eating, Dietary needs for children - intolerances

Assessment

Type Timing

Weighting

Assessment Task 1 Conception to Birth

Term 1 Week 8 25%

Assessment Task 2 Newborn care Task

Term 2 Week 4 25%

Assessment Task 3

Practical project Baby Blanket

Term 3 Week 10 25%

Assessment Task 4

Topic Test Term 4 Week 4

25%

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SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

2021 YEAR 9 FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Time/ Duration Term 1 Weeks 1-10 Term 2 weeks 1-10 Term 3 Weeks 1-10 Term 4 Weeks 1-10

Name of Unit

Food in Australia Food Equity Food Product Development Food selection and Health

Assessment

Type Timing

Weighting

Assessment Task 1

Written Task -Food in Australia Term 1 Week 7

20%

Assessment Task 2

Research Task + Practical -Food Equity

Term 2 Week 7 25%

Assessment Task 3

Design Project + Practical -Food Product Development

Term 3 Week 8 30%

Assessment Task 4

Research Task -Food Selection and Health

Term 4 Week 7 25%

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SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

2021 YEAR 9 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - METALS

SEMESTER 2

Time Duration

Term 3 week 7 – Term 4 week 3 Term 4 Weeks 4-7 Term 4 weeks 8-10

Name of Unit Skills Test: Metal Puzzle Completion of project report and practical Student Centred Design Task

Assessment Assessment Task 3 PROJECT REPORT

Tackhammer Term 4 Week 5

30%

Assessment Task 4

PRACTICAL PROJECT Metal Puzzle

Term 4 Week 5 25%

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

2021 YEAR 9 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - METALS

SEMESTER 1 Time/ Duration Term 1 Weeks 1-2 Term 1 weeks 3-10 Term 2 Weeks 1- 5 Term 2 Weeks 7- Term 3 Week 6

Name of Unit

Introduction and Safety Practical Project – Towel Hanger & Project Report

Practical Project – Centre Punch

& Project Report

Practical Project – Sheetmetal Toolbox

& Project Report

Skills Projects; may include e.g. Tack Hammer

Assessment

Type Timing

Weighting

Assessment Task 1 PRACTICAL PROJECT & REPORT

Towel Hanger & Centre Punch Term 1 Week 10

20%

Assessment Task 2 PRACTICAL PROJECT & REPORT

Toolbox Term 2 Week 10

25%

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SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL 2021 YEAR 9 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - TIMBER

SEMESTER 2

Time Duration

Term 3 Weeks 1-3 Term 3 Weeks 4-8 Term 3 weeks 9 – Term 4 Week 2

Term 4 Weeks 3-6 Term 4 weeks 7-10

Name of Unit DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICAL SKILLS

JOINT EXERCISE

COMMENCEMENT OF PRACTICAL

PROJECT SINGLE SPINDLE

TABLE

COMMENCEMENT OF PROJECT

REPORT

COMPLETION OF TASK

PRACTICAL PROJECT

COMPLETION OF PROJECT REPORT.

STUDENT CENTRED DESIGN TASK

Assessment Assessment Task 3

PROJECT REPORT Term 3 Week 5

20%

Assessment Task 4

PRACTICAL PROJECT Term 4 Week 5

30%

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

2021 YEAR 9 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - TIMBER

SEMESTER 1 Time/ Duration Term 1 Week 1 Term 1 Weeks 1-2 Term 1 weeks 3-5 Term 1 Weeks 6-7 Term 1 Weeks 8- Term

2 Week 2 Term 2 Weeks 3-10

Name of Unit

Intro DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICAL SKILLS

JOINT EXERCISE

COMMENCEMENT OF PRACTICAL

PROJECT -TRAY.

COMMENCEMENT OF PROJECT

REPORT

COMPLETION OF PRACTICAL TASK 1

SKILLS TASKS

Assessment

Type Timing

Weighting

Assessment Task 1


20%

Assessment Task 2 PROJECT REPORT

Term 2 Week 3 30%

31

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL 2021 YEAR 9 PASS

PRACTICAL

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8

Time Duration

Term 1 Weeks 1- 5

Term1 weeks 6-10

Term 2 Weeks 1-5

Term 2 Weeks 6-10

Term 3 Weeks 1-5

Term 3 Weeks 6-10

Term 4 weeks 1-5

Term 4 Weeks 6-11

Name of Unit Archery

World Games Tennis Indoor Sports Badminton World Games Table Tennis Beach sports

Assessment Assessment in Practical lessons is ongoing throughout the year and makes up 50% of the overall assessment in PASS

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL 2021 YEAR 9 PASS

THEORY Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4

Time/ Duration Term 1 Weeks 1-10 Term 2 weeks 1-10 Term 3 Weeks 1- 10 Term 4 Weeks 1-10

Name of Unit

Event Management

Body Systems

Technology in Sport

Sports Nutrition

Assessment

Type Timing

Weighting

Assessment Task 1

Design and implementation of event Term 1 Week 10

15%

Assessment Task 2

Research Task Term 2 Week 7

20%

Assessment Task 3

Technology in Sport Presentation Term 3 Week 7

15%

32

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

2021 YEAR 9 VISUAL ARTS

Semester 1

Unit 1 Unit 2

Time Duration

Term 1 - Weeks 1-10

Term 2 – Weeks 1-10

Name of Unit What is Art: Exploring the Elements and Principles when Making Art

Pots & Vessels’- Ceramics

Assessment Task 1 VAPD cOVER

Term 1 - Week 10 25%

Task 2 Ceramics – artist study


Semester 2

Unit 4 Unit 5

Time Duration

Term 3 - Weeks 1-10

Term 4 - Weeks 1-10

Name of Unit ‘City in Decline’- Painting & Collage ‘What to do With One Object’ - Mixed Media

Assessment Task 3 Painting/collage VAPD Research Term 3 – Week 9

25%

Task 4 Mixed Media

Key Concepts Quiz Term 4 – Week 7

25%

33

Semester 2

Unit 4 Unit 5

Time Duration

Term 3 Weeks 1-5 Term 3 Weeks 5-10 Term 4 Weeks 1-5 Term 4 Weeks 1-5

Name of Unit Mechatronics 1 Mechatronics 2 CAD/CAM 1

CAD/CAM 2

Assessment Task 3 Assessment Task 3 PROJECT REPORT Term 3 Week 10

20%

Assessment Task 4


30%

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL 2021 YEAR 9 iSTEM


Time/ Duration Term 1 Weeks 1-5 Term 1 weeks 6- Term 2 Week 2

Term 2 Weeks 3-5 Term 2 Weeks 6-10

Name of Unit

Structures Challenge & STEM Fundamentals 1

Aerodynamics: CO2 Dragsters & Skylap

Challenges

Aerodynamics STEM Fundamentals 2

Assessment

Type Timing

Weighting

Assessment Task 1


20%

Assessment Task 2 PROJECT REPORT

Term 2 Week 6 30%

34

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL 2021 YEAR 9 MUSIC


Time/ Duration Term 1 Weeks 1-10 Term 2 weeks 1-10 Term 3 Weeks 1-10 Term 4 Weeks 1-10

Name of Unit

Music for Radio, Film, Television and Multimedia

Australian Music Music of a Culture The Concepts of Music

Concepts Pitch, Duration, Tone Colour,

Texture, Structure, Dynamics and Expressive Techniques

Pitch, Duration, Tone Colour, Texture, Structure, Dynamics and

Expressive Techniques





Assessment

Type Timing

Weighting

Assessment Task 1

Composition/Portfolio Term 1 Week 9

20%

Assessment Task 2

Performance/ Concepts Summary Sheet

Term 2 Week 10 25%

Assessment Task 3

Musicology (Viva Voce) Term 3 Week 10

30%

Assessment Task 4 Aural Examination

Term 4 Week 4 25%

35

Semester 2

Unit 4 Unit 5

Time Duration

Term 3 - Weeks 1-5 Term 3 - Weeks 5-10 Term 4 - Weeks 1-5 Term 4 - Weeks 1-5

Name of Unit Rock Platforms

Fish Biology

Fish Harvesting

Tourism

Assessment Assessment Task 4

Presentation of fish biology Term 3 Week 9

20%

Assessment Task 5

Fish harvesting topic test Term 4 Week 5

20%

Assessment Task 6

Classwork and participation in excursion activities

Ongoing 10%

NOTE: Order and/or topics subject to change depending on weather or class interests.

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

2021 YEAR 9 MARINE STUDIES

Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Time/ Duration Term 1 Weeks 1-5 Term 1 week 6- Term 2 Week 2 Term 2 Weeks 3-5 Term 2 Weeks 6-10

Name of Unit

Core 1

Dangerous Marine Creatures

Aquarium Design, Construction and

Maintenance

Designing Systems for Aquaculture

Assessment

Type Timing

Weighting

Assessment Task 1

Dangerous Marine Creatures Presentation Term 1 Week 9

20%

Assessment Task 2

Aquaponics Video Presentation Term 2 Week 5

20%

Assessment Task 3

Classwork and participation in excursion activities

Ongoing 10%

36

Semester 2

Unit 4 Unit 5

Time Duration

Term 3 - Weeks 1-4 Term 3 - Weeks 5- term 4 Week 2

Term 4 - Weeks 3-8 Term 4 - Weeks 9-10

Name of Unit Videos for Change Project continued

Network Primary School Visits/ student led transition

activities

Supporting Vulnerable students at transition

Inclusive Education

Year 7 Orientation Day Peer Support

Assessment Task 3 Assessment Task 3 Videos For Change

Group Project/ Practical Term 3 Week 5

30%

Assessment Task 4 Inclusive Education

Term 4 Week 6 25%

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL

2021 YEAR 9 PEER SUPPORT

Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Time/ Duration Term 1 Weeks 1-5 Term 1 weeks 6- 9 Term 1 Week 10 – Term

2 Week 2 Term 2 Weeks 3-6 Term 2 weeks 7 – 10

Name of Unit

The role of Peer Support Leaders at

Swansea High/ working collaboratively

Restorative Practices

Leadership Lesson Planning Videos for Change Group Project

Assessment

Type Timing

Weighting

Assessment Task 1

Assignment: Leadership Term 1 Week 9

20%

Assessment Task 2

In-class Lesson Plans Term 2 Week 6

25%

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