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RECORD OF SCHOOL

ACHIEVEMENT

Preliminary HSC

Student Assessment Handbook

2017

2017 Preliminary HSC Student Assessment Handbook page 2 Published: February 2017

Table of Contents

What is the Record of School Achievement? (RoSA) 3

How will the RoSA report on student achievement? 3

Issue of credentials 4

Common Grade Scale for Preliminary Courses 5

Course Completion 5

Satisfactory Completion of a Course 6

Preliminary Course Completion Requirements 7

School Based Assessment 7

Examinations 7

Student Responsibilities 8

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses 9

Absence/Illness/Misadventure 10

Application for Illness/Misadventure 10

Assessment Ranking Appeals 11

Disability Examination Provisions 12

A Glossary of Key Words 13

Study Skills 15

Aboriginal Studies 18

Ancient History 19

Biology 20

Business Studies 21

Catholic Studies 22

Chemistry 23

Community and Family Studies 24

Computer Applications 25

Drama 26

Earth and Environmental Science 27

English Advanced 28

English Extension 1 29

English Fundamentals 30

English Standard 31

English Studies 32

Geography 33

Indonesian Continuers 34

Industrial Technology – Timber 35

Legal Studies 36

Mathematics 37

Mathematics General 38

Mathematics Extension 1 39

Modern History 40

Music 1 41

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education 42

Physics 43

Society and Culture 44

Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation 45

Studies of Religion 1 47

Studies of Religion 2 47

Visual Art 48

BSB20115 Certificate II in Business Services 49

CPC20211 Certificate II Construction 50

SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations 51

Year 11 Assessment Calendar 52


1. What is the Record of School Achievement? (RoSA)

The RoSA is a cumulative credential in that it allows students to accumulate their academic results until they leave school.

The RoSA records completed Stage 5 and Preliminary Stage 6 courses and grades, and participation in any uncompleted Preliminary and HSC courses.

It is of specific use to students leaving school prior to the HSC.

The Record of School Achievement (RoSA) is the credential. It will:

• be a record of achievement for students who leave school prior to receiving their HSC • report results of moderated, school based assessment, not external tests • be available when a student leaves school any time after they complete Year 10 • be cumulative and recognise a student’s achievements until the point they leave

school • show a result for all courses completed in Year 10 and Year 11 • be able to be reliably compared between students across NSW • give students the option to take online literacy and numeracy tests • be comprehensive and offer the ability to record a student’s extracurricular

achievements.

To receive a RoSA, students are required to study mandatory courses in each of Years 7-10 English, Mathematics, Science, Human Society and its Environment and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. During Years 7-10, other courses in Creative Arts, Technology and Applied Studies and Languages Other Than English must also be studied.

For a student to qualify for the award of a RoSA, a student must have:

• attended a government school, an accredited nongovernment school or a recognised school outside NSW

• undertaken and completed courses of study that satisfy the Board’s curriculum and assessment requirements for the RoSA

• complied with any other regulations or requirements (such as attendance) imposed by the Minister or the Board and

• satisfactorily completed Year 10.

2. How will the RoSA report on student achievement?

Stage 5 – Year 10

• The RoSA will report on student achievements in Stage 5 using A to E grades (or equivalent) at the end of Year 10.

• Core and elective subjects that have been satisfactorily completed in Stage 5 will be reported with a school determined grade. The other mandatory curriculum requirements that have been met would also be listed.

Stage 6 – Year 11

• The Common Grade Scale for Preliminary courses will be used to report on student achievement

• If a student completes Preliminary courses, a result in the form of an A to E grade (or equivalent) will be recorded on the RoSA.


• If a student partially completes a Preliminary or HSC course the RoSA will record the courses that the student has undertaken up until the point of departure from school, with the date of leaving shown.

• If a student takes HSC courses but is not entitled to an HSC, those HSC results would be recorded on their RoSA.

3. Issue of credentials

• The RoSA will be awarded to students upon leaving school prior to completing their HSC and will be a cumulative record of achievements until that date. In this respect it will include a record of Year 10 grades and could include a record of courses studied at Preliminary level and those commenced at HSC

• When a student has completed the HSC courses and has met eligibility requirements they receive the HSC testamur and would have their Preliminary and HSC results recorded on the HSC Record of Achievement. This credential would supersede the RoSA.


4. Common Grade Scale for Preliminary Courses

The Common Grade Scale shown below should be used to report student achievement in the Preliminary Stage 6 year in all NSW schools. The Common Grade Scale describes performance at each of five grade levels.

A The student demonstrates extensive knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies highly developed skills and processes in a wide variety of contexts. In addition the student demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills using perceptive analysis and evaluation. The student effectively communicates complex ideas and information.

B The student demonstrates thorough knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies well-developed skills and processes in a variety of contexts. In addition the student demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills using analysis and evaluation. The student clearly communicates complex ideas and information.

C The student demonstrates sound knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies skills and processes in a range of familiar contexts. In addition the student demonstrates skills in selecting and integrating information and communicates relevant ideas in an appropriate manner.

D The student demonstrates a basic knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies skills and processes in some familiar contexts. In addition the student demonstrates skills in selecting and using information and communicates ideas in a descriptive manner.

E The student demonstrates an elementary knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies some skills and processes with guidance. In addition the student demonstrates elementary skills in recounting information and communicating ideas.

5. Course Completion

Eligibility for the award of an HSC

To be eligible for the award of the Higher School Certificate you must have:

● gained the RoSA or such other qualifications as the BOSTES considers satisfactory; ● attended a government school, an accredited non-government school, an institute of

TAFE or a school outside NSW recognised by the Board; ● satisfactorily completed courses that comprise the pattern of study required by the

Board for the award of the Higher School Certificate; ● sat for and made a serious attempt at the required Higher School Certificate

examination(s).


Pattern of Study

To qualify for the RoSA you must have satisfactorily completed a Preliminary pattern of study comprising at least 12 units and an HSC pattern of study comprising at least 10 units. Both patterns must include:

• at least six units of Board Developed Courses; • at least two units of a Board Developed Course in English; • at least three courses of two unit value or greater (either Board Developed or Board

Endorsed Courses); • at least four subjects. • at least one unit of religion (Catholic Studies, Studies of Religion 1, or Studies of

Religion 2)

Satisfactory completion of English Studies fulfils English requirements for the HSC. The course counts towards the six units of Board Developed Courses required for the award of the HSC. English Studies does not meet UAC requirements for two units of English for the calculation of an ATAR.

To satisfy pattern of study requirements for the Higher School Certificate, you may count a maximum of six Preliminary units and six HSC units from courses in Science. You may accumulate HSC courses towards the HSC over a period of up to five years. Preliminary courses may also be accumulated.

You must have also completed the BOSTES HSC: All My Own Work Course.

6. Satisfactory Completion of a Course

The following course completion criteria refer to both Preliminary and HSC courses. A student will be considered to have satisfactorily completed a course, if in the Principal’s view, there is sufficient evidence that the student has:

(a) followed the course developed or endorsed by the Board;

(b) applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the school, and;

(c) achieved some or all of the course outcomes.

The school recognises a minimum of 85% attendance for satisfactory completion of course work. Principals may determine that, as a result of absence, the course completion criteria may not be met. The Principal will regard absences seriously and will give students early warning of the consequences of such absences.

Students who do not comply with the above requirements cannot be regarded as having satisfactorily completed the course. If at any time a student is at risk of an ‘N’ determination (unsatisfactory) they will be warned as soon as possible and parents or guardians advised in writing (if the student is under 18 years of age). This duty is delegated to Head Teachers and class teachers. This warning will be given in time for the problem to be corrected. The Assessment Committee will interviews students at risk of receiving an N determination in any course they are studying. Students who are unable to fulfil course and assessment requirements within a set time period are then referred to the Principal. In the case of a Preliminary Course ‘N’ determination, this may affect entry into the subsequent Higher School Certificate course.


7. Preliminary Course Completion Requirements

If a student makes a non-serious attempt or shows disrespect for a task a Lunchtime Learning and N-Warning may be awarded. For example only attempting the multiple choice section of an Assessment Task.

It is a matter for the teacher’s professional judgment whether the attempt is a genuine one. If it is deemed that the student has failed to make a genuine attempt, the assessment will need to be redone.

Some courses will have additional requirements that relate to their syllabus. For example, students in Science courses must complete 35 indicative hours of practical experience. Until a student presenting for a Higher School Certificate has satisfactorily completed courses totaling at least 12 units of Preliminary courses and 10 units of HSC courses then the student will not be eligible to receive the award of a Higher School Certificate.

8. School Based Assessment

Why are assessments used?

Assessments:

1 give consideration to aspects of the course which can best be demonstrated over time, eg practical skills;

2 cater for elements such as fieldwork which occur as part of the course, and;

3 increase the accuracy of the final assessment of student achievement by using multiple measures.

How to maximise your chance of success

● Attend all timetabled lessons and participate in the provided learning experiences. ● Plan for all set assessment tasks by creating your own schedule. ● Develop appropriate time management skills. ● Read all assessment task instructions carefully and thoroughly. ● Ask questions where possible. ● Be familiar with the glossary of terms. ● Pace in-class tasks and exam style tasks carefully. ● Work consistently over the year for major works. ● Complete all the learning experiences of the course to the best of your ability.

9. Examinations

All examinations are SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT TASKS. Therefore all normal assessment procedures, rules and requirements apply.

Students who are absent during the examination period must ring the school on the day of the missed examination.

● Immediately on return to school, students must see the Curriculum Coordinator to provide an Application for Illness/Misadventure Form with supporting documentation. Do not assume the appeal will be successful.


10. Student Responsibilities

Expectations of all Preliminary HSC students

Students are expected to:

● attend all timetable periods for each of their subjects ● complete all class and assessment tasks to the best of their ability ● make a serious attempt of all tasks, as a non-serious attempt will result in an N-

Warning. ● Submit work which is entirely their own, as if malpractice is proven, an N-Warning will

result. ● Submit all hand-in tasks by 8.27am unless otherwise stated on the assessment

notification. Handing in a task after this time will result in an N-Warning. ● Complete an ‘Application for Illness/Misadventure Form’ if they are absent on the day

of an assessment, examination or the day before an examination. Please note, in the HSC course, instances noted above of a non-serious attempt, malpractice and late submission all result in a mark of zero for that task.

Failure to meet the expectation of the Preliminary HSC and RoSA requirements may result in an N-Determination. As a result, the course will not appear on your Record of Achievement. It is then likely you will not meet the pattern of study requirements (eg not have enough units) and hence be ineligible to commence HSC that year.

What is a non-serious attempt?

The submission of a task with little attempt at completing it i.e. only completing the multiple choice section.

What is malpractice?

Malpractice is any activity undertaken by a student that allows him/her to gain an unfair advantage over others or places other students at a disadvantage. It includes, but is not limited to:

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

substantially ● using words, ideas, designs or workmanship of others in practical and performance

tasks ● paying someone to write or prepare material ● not making a genuine effort with an assessment task ● contriving false explanations to explain work not handed in by the due date ● assisting another student to engage in malpractice.


What will put me at risk of an “N” determination?

If you are not making a genuine attempt to complete the course requirements. This could occur if you:

● are frequently absent ● are frequently late to class ● frequently fail to complete homework or class tasks ● behave in a manner which does not reflect diligence.

11. Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses

Competency Based Assessment

VET courses including Hospitality and Information Technology are competency-based courses. In a competency- based course, assessment of competencies is standards-referenced. This means that students are judged against a prescribed standard not against the performance of other students. Demonstrating competency means that students can perform the task or show an understanding to the level required by the industry standards.

When students successfully demonstrate competence against a particular standard they will be judged as ‘competent’. There is no pass/fail. Students are either ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’. The units of competency students achieve will be recognised on a vocational qualification. Students therefore are being continually assessed and attendance in each lesson is extremely important.

Hospitality students will be assessed in every practical lesson. It is expected that students be in full chef uniform and have relevant equipment to complete the practical lesson. Students failing to bring correct equipment will be issued with an ‘N’ Warning Letter.

If at any time it appears that a student is at risk of being given an N determination in any vocational course, the Principal will follow the same procedure as for any other HSC course. The student will be given written warning in sufficient time to correct any problems regarding the completion of course requirements.

Where a student receives an N determination in a VET course, that course will not appear on the student’s record of achievement. No VET Certificate or Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who receive an N determination.

Mandatory Work Placement

Work placement is a mandatory requirement for completion and accreditation of your VET course. Students who do not complete at least 70 hours of work placement over the two years will not have the course recognised by the Board of Studies and will not receive a certificate or statement of attainment. This might mean that students will receive an N award determination for the Preliminary Course or the HSC.

Work placement requires students to participate in relevant industry placement for up to one week of both years. During work placement students are expected to practise and develop the competencies that are part of the course. Teacher and/or workplace supervisor will assess your performance on the job. Work Placement is a privilege offered by employers in the community. Employers are under no obligation to assist in work placement.


It is each student’s responsibility to submit assessment tasks on time. Negotiation between student and class teacher/KLA Coordinator will be required for any assessment tasks scheduled during the work placement week. Students will be required to hand in the completed task before you commence Work Placement. Alternate arrangements for any in‐class assessment tasks must also be negotiated with your teacher BEFORE Work Placement.

Work Placement is not a reason for non‐completion of assessment tasks.

12. Absence/Illness/Misadventure

Absence from/Non Completion of an Assessment Task

Absence from an assessment task on a specific date will mean a student shall receive "zero" for that task. Such a result will only be reviewed in the light of an Illness/Misadventure claim. The student must complete an Illness/Misadventure Form. Each task must be completed, and to support this, a student who fails to submit or submits a task late will be placed on Lunchtime Learning to complete the task.

Absence/Non Completion Due to Illness or Misadventure

Assessment at school takes the form of tasks, projects, process diaries and examinations. If a student is absent on the day a task, project, performance or diary is due or an examination is to be held, the student will make sure that the office is notified by 8.30am by a parent / caregiver clearly on or before the due date. The following information should be provided: student's name, the name(s) of the task or tasks that will be missed because of the absence. This message will be given to the relevant KLA Coordinator.

The student must complete an Application for Illness/Misadventure Form on their return.

13. Application for Illness/Misadventure

Student must have ALL sections of the Application for Illness/Misadventure Form completed before it will be considered by the Assessment Committee. No class teacher or KLA Coordinator can approve an Application for Illness/Misadventure. This responsibility lies with the Assessment Committee who will inform the relevant student and teacher once a decision has been reached.

● The student must fill out Section 1 indicating why they are applying for Illness/Misadventure and how it has affected their ability to complete a task.

● A parent/guardian must sign the form.

● The student must get their class teacher to complete and sign Section 2.

● An independent authority must complete Section 3 (either Part A OR B). An independent authority could include a doctor, psychologist, counsellor, priest or police officer. They must indicate how an illness/event has affected the student’s ability to complete the task. The independent authority cannot be related to the student. Documentation must be provided.

● Once Sections 1-3 have been completed and documentation attached, the student is to submit the form to the Curriculum Office for consideration by the Assessment Committee.


Holidays, routine medical or dental appointments, driving test, part-time work, sporting commitments, long term illness, broken limbs (if it did not occur on the day) etc are examples of grounds likely to be unsuccessful when applying for illness/misadventure. Technical problems concerning computers or printers or internet access will not be considered to be an acceptable form of misadventure for the late submission of an Assessment Task.

DO NOT ASSUME ILLNESS/MISADVENTURE FORMS WILL BE APPROVED

14. Assessment Ranking Appeals

Extract from Rules and Procedures for Higher School Certificate Candidates. http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus hsc/pdf doc/hsc-rules-procedures-11 .pdf

(i) There is no provision for a review of the marks you received for individual assessment tasks. Reviews are limited to the assessment process. The only matters that the school will consider are whether or not:

(a) the weightings specified by the school in its assessment program conform with the BOSTES's requirements as detailed in the relevant syllabus

(b) the procedures used by the school for determining the final assessment mark comply with its stated assessment program

(c) computational or other clerical errors have been made in the determination of the assessment mark.

(ii) If you wish to apply for a review you must do so by the date specified by the BOSTES. The school will advise you of the outcome of its review, and will advise the BOSTES of any changes to assessment marks.

(iii) If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the school review, you may advise your principal that you wish an appeal to be sent to the BOSTES. You cannot appeal against the marks awarded for individual assessment tasks. BOSTES will consider only whether:

(a) the school review process was adequate for determining items (a), (b) and (c) above

(b) the conduct of the review was proper in all respects.

(v) BOSTES will not revise the assessment marks or rank order. If the appeal is upheld, BOSTES will direct the school to carry out a further review. Further details about reviews and appeals are on the assessment appeal form which can be obtained from your school. Appeals to the BOSTES must be lodged at the school by the date on the form. No extension will be considered.

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus%20hsc/pdf%20doc/hsc-rules-procedures-11%20.pdf

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus%20hsc/pdf%20doc/hsc-rules-procedures-11%20.pdf


15. Disability Examination Provisions

Disability examination provisions are granted to address the effects of a special need on test performance. Provisions may include Braille papers, large print papers, use of a writer, use of a reader, extension of test time, rest breaks, use of a personal computer, establishment of a special test centre, separate supervision, permission to take medication, or others judged necessary.

The school coordinates and makes the application for disability provisions to the Board of Studies on behalf of the student and their parents. It is submitted on the form sent to schools with reference to the accompanying information guide. Applications will be acknowledged and principals, parents, students (via the principal) and presiding officers will be advised of the decision. Applications must be submitted with evidence indicating the precise nature of the special need and the consequent effect on examination performance. Please see the Learning Support Team for further information regarding disability provisions.


16. A Glossary of Key Words

This glossary contains key words that appear frequently in Board of Studies syllabuses, performance descriptions and examinations.

The purpose behind the glossary is to help students prepare better for the HSC by showing them that certain key words are used similarly in examination questions across the different subjects they are studying.

It is important to note that examination questions for the HSC will continue to use self-explanatory terms such as 'how', or 'why' or 'to what extent'. While key words have a purpose, they will not set limits on legitimate subject-based questions in examination papers.

Account Account for: state reasons for, report on. Give an account of: narrate a series of events or transactions

Analyse Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications

Apply Use, utilise, employ in a particular situation

Appreciate Make a judgment about the value of

Assess Make a judgment of value, quality, outcomes, results or size

Calculate Ascertain/determine from given facts, figures or information

Clarify Make clear or plain

Classify Arrange or include in classes/categories

Compare Show how things are similar or different

Construct Make; build; put together items or arguments

Contrast Show how things are different or opposite

Critically (analyse/evaluate) Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to (analyse/evaluate)

Deduce Draw conclusions

Define State meaning and identify essential qualities

Demonstrate Show by example

Describe Provide characteristics and features

Discuss Identify issues and provide points for and/or against

Distinguish Recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences between

Evaluate Make a judgment based on criteria; determine the value of


Examine Inquire into

Explain Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how

Extract Choose relevant and/or appropriate details

Extrapolate Infer from what is known

Identify Recognise and name

Interpret Draw meaning from

Investigate Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about

Justify Support an argument or conclusion

Outline Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of

Predict Suggest what may happen based on available information

Propose Put forward (for example a point of view, idea, argument, suggestion) for consideration or action

Recall Present remembered ideas, facts or experiences

Recommend Provide reasons in favour

Recount Retell a series of events

Summarise Express, concisely, the relevant details

Synthesise Putting together various elements to make a whole


17. Study Skills

Note‐taking

Note‐taking is a valuable study skill because it allows you to organise material in your own way using your own words. Notes are particularly important where the information is difficult to get again such as in a class or from a borrowed book. Skills for good note‐taking

Preview

● When reading, preview first to get a general outline of the information Setting out ● Notes should be made on one side of a page ● Notes should be well spaced with wide margins. Avoid doodling or fantasy artwork

Headings

● Use headings to separate each section ● Write down 4 to 8 subheadings (main ideas) for the questions that you want the

reading material to answer for you ● When you come across important points, write them down under the appropriate

subheading

What to write

● Write anything written on a blackboard or an overhead transparency ● Write everything, except definition, in your own

words ● Ignore words like ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ ● Skip unnecessary words How to write notes ● Use point form when writing notes ● Use personal but readable shorthand ● Print names ● Use abbreviations and punctuation eg ‐ .dots,

&and, ‐dash, +plus, /slashes, *asterisk, >leads to, CAPITALS, ...therefore

Using your own words

● Translating material into your own words means you don’t just write – you think ● It is easier to remember your own words rather than words of others ● Using your own statement ensures you can simplify and condense ● Cut out unnecessary words by asking yourself how you would write the material on a

postcard

Underline

● Underlining is a good way to mark the most important notes you are reading. When you want to underline notes remember to:

● Underline the most important parts separately and carefully ● Do not underline too much of the material ● Use colours to show different types of information (eg main ideas, details, questions)


Annotate

As well as underling you can annotate and mark the most important information:

● Place a box around the main ideas ● Place a circle around details ● Put and asterisk next to important points ● Tick a good idea ● Write a summary note in the margin ● Put a question mark? next to something you don’t

understand

Referencing

● Always reference your notes – date, title, author, chapter, page numbers, etc

● Key words should be highlighted for easy checking ● Underline and number in sequence when you edit ● File your notes away in a folder for later revision ● Keep course notes separate

Follow Up

● Keep a ‘problem book’ in which you write down things you don’t understand. As soon as possible research your ‘problems’ and add to your notes if necessary. Once you have taken notes from a number of sources you are ready to arrange and organise them

Studying actively

● You don’t need to like studying in order to do it – focus on study, not because you like it but because you like where it is going to get you

● There are no rules for studying – work out a system that works for you

● You can work out a system of making study work for you – don’t be a victim! (eg ‘It’s not fair, I’ve got 3 essays due tomorrow’). Take responsibility for what you are doing instead of just letting things happen, and reshape your studying into something that makes sense to you and suits you.

Test Preparation

Make an early start

● Begin your preparation for Examinations, tests and quizzes as soon as you are given new material

● Make summaries of the most important information on cards and revise them at various stages throughout the term


Do not waste time

● Avoid rereading sections of your work that you already know ● Concentrate on the concepts, definitions and special vocabulary that you need to

know ● Draw diagrams wherever possible and label the parts

Ask for help

● Do not hesitate to ask your teacher to explain or clarify anything that you don’t understand

● In particular, be certain that you know exactly what is required in an Examination or test

● Double‐check the material that will be included and the types of answers (multiple choice, true/false, short answers or written passages) that are expected

Practice

● Spend some time practicing your Examination skills under timed conditions

● If you are going to have to write an essay in thirty minutes, practice the skill by choosing a topic and attempting to write an essay on it in the given time

● Check your written work for correct setting out and spelling, but make sure that you have answered the question or written on the topic


PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

Aboriginal Studies

Learning Experiences

A range of learning experiences that will contribute towards the ROSA grade may include:

● Pre-test

● Mind map

● Glossary

● Guest speaker reflection

● International comparison table

● Topic test

● Research proposal ● Booklet reflection

● Examination

● Report writing

● Comparative study

● Class discussion/debate

Common Tasks

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3

Research poster with short answer question

Mini Major Yearly Examination

Term 1

Week 8

Term 2

Week 7

Term 3

Week 8

Hand in Hand in Examination

P2.1,P3.2 P4.1, 4.2, 4.3 P1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2



Ancient History



● Comprehension

● Historical investigation proposal ● Case study comparison

● Extended response

● Fresco analysis

● Progress report ● Archaeological Evidence Analysis

● Research

● Significant buildings research

Common Tasks


Half Yearly Examination Historical Investigation Submission

Yearly Examination

Term 2

Week 3

Term 3

Week 4

Term 3

Week 8

Examination Hand in Examination

P2.1, P3.2, P3.5 P3.3, P3.4, P3.5, P3.6, P4.1, P4.2

P1.1, P2.1, P3.1, P3.2, P3.4, P4.1, P4.2



Biology


A range of learning experiences that will contribute towards the semester grade may include:

● Collaborative presentations

● Research skills

● Presentation

● Group discussions

● Analysis/Discussion

● Fieldwork

● Practical reports

● Collaborative work

Common Tasks


Practical Assessment Evolution of Australian Biota Field Report

Examination

Term 2

Week 3

Term 3

Week 4

Term 3

Week 8

Practical Exam Hand in/In Class Examination

P1, P3, P5, P6, P12, P14, P16

P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P7, P9, P10, P12, P13, P14

All outcomes assessed



Business Studies



● Powerpoint presentations

● Research skills

● Presentation


● Media Analysis ● Hypothetical Business Plan

● Reflection

● In class essay

● Design booklets


● Case study analysis

Common Tasks


Business Issue Media Analysis

Half Yearly Examination

Yearly Examination

Term 1

Week 8

Term 2

Week 3

Term 3

Week 8

Hand in (written)

In class (oral)

Examination Examination

P7, 8 P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 P1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 10



Catholic Studies



● Extended writing

● Research skills

● Presentation


● Reflection


● Written responses

Common Tasks

Task 1: Nature of Religion Task 2: Christology

Media Study Research and Written Response

Term 1

Week 8

Term 2

Week 8

Hand in In class

C6-2 A6-1



Chemistry




● Research skills

● Presentation



● Water Analysis



Common Tasks


Diagnostic Modelling Practical Task

Examination

Term 2 Week 3

Term 3 Week 7

Term 3 Week 8


P1, P2, P3, P4, P6, P10, P11, P12, P13, P14

P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12, P13, P14, P15




Community and Family Studies




● Research skills

● Presentation


● Reflection

● In class essay

● Design booklets


Common Tasks


Written Report Observation Task

Examination

Term 1

Week 10

Term 2

Week 7

Term 4

Week 8


4.1, 4.2, 1.2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 6.1 All outcomes assessed



Computer Applications



Slide presentations

Research skills

Group discussions

Reflection

In class essay

Collaborative work

Common Tasks


Term 1

Week 7

Term 2

Week 6

Term 3

Week 8

Written report Create a spreadsheet Online test

Hand in In class In class

1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1 1.2, 1.3, 3.3 All outcomes assessed



Drama



● Improvisation

● Group performance

● Script analysis

● Stanislavsli’s techniques

● Play building methods

● Acting methods

● Boal workshop techniques

● Image theatre exercises

● Presentation of group performance

● Production roles

● Research

● Speech writing

Common Tasks


Improvisation, Playbuilding and Acting Methods - Practical with Journal

Individual Project - Practical with Journal

Yearly Examination

Term 1

Week 8

Term 3

Week 6

Term 3

Week 8

Hand in/In class Hand in Examination

P1.1, P1.4, P1.5, P1.6, P1.8, P2.1

P2.1, P2.3, P4.2, P4.1 P3.2, P3.3



Earth and Environmental Science




● Research skills

● Presentation



● Fieldwork



Common Tasks


Field Report Practical Report

Examination

Term 1

Week 10

Term 2

Week 10

Term 3

Week 8

Hand in In class

Skills & Knowledge

Examination

P1, P2, P5, P8, P10 P11, P12, P13, P14, P15 All outcomes assessed



English Advanced



● Vocabulary Tests ● Creative Responses ● Critical Responses ● Related Text Analysis ● Concept of Belonging

Presentation

● Technique Quizzes ● Listening Test ● Literary Movement Research ● Novel Quiz and Questions ● Context Research

Common Tasks


AOS Speech Half Yearly Examination

Yearly Examination

Term 1

Week 9

Term 2

Week 3

Term 3

Week 8

Hand in/In class Examination Examination

P4, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12A

All outcomes assessed All outcomes assessed



English Extension 1



● Critical responses ● Appropriated composition ● Reflection statement ● Feature article ● Comparative review ● Responses to appropriated tales

● Essay writing ● Collaborative learning tasks ● Critical reviews ● Comprehension tasks ● Film reviews ● Oral presentations

Common Tasks

Task 1 Task 2

Feature Article - Comparative Review Examination

Term 2

Week 9

Term 3

Week 8

Hand in Examination

P1, P2, P3

P1, P2, P3



English Fundamentals



Language technique quizzes

Film analysis

Creative writing techniques

Essay writing

Speaking tasks

Comprehension activities

Debates

Collaborative learning tasks

Mind Maps

Creating a study planner

Common Tasks

Task 1 Task 2

Language Techniques Test Creative Writing

Term 1

Week 10

Term 3

Week 8

Hand in/In class In class

P4, P5, P6, P8, P9 All outcomes assessed



English Standard



● Listening task

● Letter writing

● Play analysis

● Script writing

● Analysis of a range of text types

● Development of literacy skills

● Essay writing

● Collaborative tasks

● Novel analysis

● Investigating the art of rhetoric

● Creative writing skills

● Oral presentation

Common Tasks


Speech Listening Task

Yearly Examination

Term 1

Week 9

Term 2

Week 8

Term 3

Week 8

Hand in/In class In class Examination

P1, P2, P3, P4, P6, P7

P6, P7, P11 All outcomes assessed



English Studies



● Application letter

● Resume writing

● Job interview practice

● Film analysis

● Viewing and representing tasks

● Comprehension activities

● Collaborative learning tasks

● Research activities

Common Tasks


Comparative Film Review Viewing and Representing task

Wedding Planner

Term 2

Week 9

Term 3

Week 3

Term 3

Week 9

In class In class In class

P1.1, P1.2, P1.3, P1.4, P2.1, P2.2, P3.1, P 3.2, P4.1, P4.2

P1.1, P2.3, P3.1, P4.2 All outcomes assessed



Geography



● Process of the four spheres

● Coastal fieldwork report

● Oral presentations

● Independent research

● Population Geography ● Cabramatta Fieldwork workbook

● Development Geography

Common Tasks


Half Yearly Examination Senior Geography Project

Yearly Examination

Term 2

Week 3

Term 3

Week 4

Term 3

Week 8

Examination In class Examination

P2, P3, P10, P12 P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11, P12 P1, P4, P5, P10, P12



Indonesian Continuers



● Letter writing

● Speech

● Reading

● Responding

● Listening exercises

● Comprehension questions

● Writing task on holidays

● Speaking task

● Vocabulary quiz

● Peer feedback

Common Tasks


Half Yearly Examination Listening task

Yearly Examination

Term 2

Week 3

Term 3

Week 6

Term 3

Week 8

Examination In class Examination





Industrial Technology



● Onguard

● Quiz

● Drawings

● Puzzle Production

● Designing studio furniture

● Industry study

● Project based work

● Skills exercises

● Production of studio furniture

Common Tasks


Submission of practical project and folio: Puzzled

Research/Examination

Submission of practical project and folio: Studio

Furniture

Term 1

Week 10

Term 2

Week 7

Term 3

Week 6

Hand in Examination Hand in


P3.2, P5.1, P7.1, P.2 P5.2, P6.1, P6.2



Legal Studies



● Vocabulary tests

● Media analysis

● Research

● Group work

● Oral presentation

● Source work

● Classification of law

● Analysis of individuals rights and responsibilities

Common Tasks


Research task Half Yearly Examination

Yearly Examination

Term 1

Week 8

Term 2

Week 3

Term 3

Week 8

Hand in Examination Examination

P1, P2, P3

P5, P6, P7 P7, P8, P9, P10



Mathematics



● Topic tests

● Class activities

● Assignments

● Classroom observations

● Textbook exercises

● Use of mathematical software including

● Algebra and Excel

Common Tasks


Plane Geometry Assignment Trigonometry test Yearly Examination

Term 2

Week 3

Term 3

Week 3

Term 3

Week 8

In class In class Examination

P2, P4 P2, P3, P4, P5 All outcomes assessed



Mathematics General



● Topic tests


● Assignments





Common Tasks


Costs of Purchase and Insurance Assignment

Topic test

Yearly Examination

Term 1

Week 11

Term 2

Week 6

Term 3

Week 8


P1, P2, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9

P1, P2, P5, P7, P9, P10 All outcomes assessed



Mathematics Extension 1



● Topic tests


● Assignments





Common Tasks


Arithmetic, Algebra and Polynomials Test

Series and Trigonometry test

Yearly Examination

Term 2

Week 3

Term 2

Week 10

Term 3

Week 8


P2, P3, P4 PE3

P2, P3, P4, H4, H5 All outcomes assessed



Modern History



● Source analysis

● Research skills

● Presentation

● Historical proposal

● Reflection

● In class essay

● Fact file


Common Tasks


Half Yearly Examination Historical Investigation

Yearly Examination

Term 2

Week 3

Term 3

Week 2

Term 3

Week 8

Examination Hand in Examination

All outcomes assessed P2, P3, P4 P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7



Music 1



● Composition exercises

● Aural analysis exercises

● Research reports

● Analysis of music styles

● Performance workshops

● Performance journal ● Reflective journal ● Viva voce

● Performance recitals

● Presentations

Common Tasks


Composition folio Half Yearly Examination

Viva Voce

Term 1

Week 10

Term 2

Week 5

Term 3

Week 10

Hand in Examination In class

P3, P4, P6, P7

P1, P2, P9 P4, P5, P6



Personal Development, Health and Physical Education




● Research skills

● Presentation


● Reflection

● In class essay

● Design booklets


Common Tasks


Case Study Essay Biomechanics Questions

Yearly Examination

Term 1

Week 9

Term 2

Week 9

Term 3

Week 8 – Exam Week

In Class In Class In class

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P15

P16

P7 P8 P9 P17 P 14 P 16 P17 P18



Physics




● Research skills

● Presentation



● Fieldwork



Common Tasks


Communication Technology Research

Report

Model House Circuitry

Examination

Term 1 Week 8

Term 2 Week 8

Term 4 Week 8


P1, P3, P4, P5, P8, P13, P16

P1, P2, P4, P7, P11, P12, P15




Society and Culture



● Research

● Questioning

● Creating an Interview

● Creating a Questionnaire

● Case Study – Yolngu Boy

● Other research methodologies eg observation

● Class quizzes - concepts

● Analysis of statistics

● Extended response

Common Tasks


Hand-in Research task Half Yearly Examination

Yearly Examination

Term 1

Week 8

Term 2

Week 3

Term 3

Week 8

Hand in Examination Examination

P3, P4, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10

P1, P3, P5, P9, P10 All outcomes assessed



Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation



● Stroke rehearsal (golf) ● Stimulated golf course ● Coaching strategies ● In class training ● Supporting coaching plan ● Research

● Conducting a seminar

● Observation ● Evaluation ● Analysis of resistance programs for

athletes

● Practical Skill testing

Common Tasks

Task 1 Task 2

Skill Assessment Task Training Seminar

Term 1

Weeks 7-11 (ongoing) Term 2

Week 7-10 (ongoing)

Hand in (Plan W10)

In Class (Skills ongoing)

Hand in (Plan W7)

In Class (Seminar)

5.1,5.2,5.10,5.11 P1.3, P2.1, P3.2



Studies of Religion 1



● Creating own religion

● Visual summary

● Research

● Analysis of Dreaming

● Webquest

● Short Answer Questions - SEAL

● Creating powerpoint

● Timeline

● Process Questions

● Creating Google docs

● Mind maps

● Scaffolds

Common Tasks

Task 1 Task 2

Research Examination

Term 2

Week 6

Term 3

Week 8

Hand in & In-class Examination

P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9 P1, P2, P4, P5, P8, P9






● Research skills ● Presentation



● Reflection

● Short written response ● Essay

● Multiple choice in-class test

Common Tasks


Writing Research

Examination

Term 1

Week 11

Term 2

Week 5

Term 3

Week 8

In Class Hand in Examination

P5, P6, P8, P9 P3, P4, P6, P7, P8, P9 P1, P2, P4, P5, P8, P9



Visual Art



● Art Media Studies

● Photo editing software ● Presentation


● Reflection

● VAPD ● Design


Common Tasks


Essay 2D Portfolio 3D Portfolio

Term 1 Week 7

Term 1

Week 10

Term 2

Week 10

Hand in Hand in Hand in

5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 5.1,5.2,5.10,5.11 5.1,5.2,5.10,5.11


ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL – 2017 PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT CALENDAR

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

Term 1 ComputerApps SLR (ongoing

wks 7-11) Visual Arts

Bus Studies Catholic Studies

Drama Legal Studies

Physics Society & Culture

English Adv English

Standard PDHPE Senior

Science

Community & Family Studies

Earth & Environmental

English Fundamentals Industrial Tech

Music SLR

Visual Arts

Maths General


Term 2 Chemistry English Studies

Examination

Ancient Biology Prac Bus Services Bus Studies Construction English Adv Geography Hospitality Indonesian

Legal Studies Mathematics Maths Extn1

Modern Society & Culture

Music Studies of Religion 2

ComputerApps Maths

General Studies of Religion 1

Community & Family Studies Industrial Tech SLR (ongoing

7-10)

Catholic Studies English Standard

Physics

English Ext 1 English Studies PDHPE

Earth & Environmental Maths Extn1 Visual Arts


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

Term 3 Senior Science

Modern Mathematics Ancient Biology

Geography

Drama Indonesian Industrial

Tech

Chemistry ComputerApps English

Fundamentals

Examination Ancient Biology

Bus Services Bus Studies Chemistry

Community & Family Studies

Construction Drama Earth &

Environmental English Adv

English Ext 1 English Standard

Geography Hospitality Indonesian

Legal Studies Maths General Mathematics Maths Extn1

Modern PDHPE Physics

Senior Science Society & Culture

Studies of Religion 1 Studies of Religion 2

English Studies

Music

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