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The Scots School

Bathurst

Stage 6 (Year 12)

Assessment Programmes 2012

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THE SCOTS SCHOOL STAGE 6 ASSESSMENT POLICY

YEAR 12 – 2011/2012 INTRODUCTION The Scots School Assessment Policy has been designed to ensure:

Open and accountable procedures for all students consistent with the BOS requirements.

A fair and equitable environment in which each student can achieve individual excellence.

1. Assessment The School is required to calculate an assessment mark for every student in applicable HSC courses. This mark ranks the students, relative to each other, in each course. Tasks may be theoretical or practical, short or long term and individually or group achieved. Individual academic departments at The Scots School develop separate assessment strategies according to syllabus requirements. Each strategy involves a specific weighting. The number, weighting and general description of each task for each course is included in this booklet. 2. Assessment Method Assessment tasks may take various forms. Tasks may be tests or examinations that are intended to be taken on a specific date. Other tasks may involve assignments or cumulative attention to the task. Whilst every attempt is made to ensure that students complete such assessment tasks on time, the due date is not flexible under normal circumstances. Prior notice of the date is given at least two weeks prior to an assessment task. The content, syllabus outcomes, weighting and marking guidelines of the task are also stated.

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3. Failure to Complete Assessment Tasks by Due Date a) Illness or Misadventure

Illness and misadventure implies situations beyond a student‟s control. Valid reasons must be supplied, in writing, to the Director of Teaching and Learning if a student fails to complete a task on or by the due date.

In the case of illness, day students must supply verification of illness from a doctor. Boarders‟ verification of illness can be supplied by the school sister or a doctor. Parents should notify the school before 9.00am on the day of the student‟s absence.

Misadventure may be verified by an independent adult or by direct consultation with the Director of Teaching and Learning or designated representative. When students supply adequate evidence one or more of the following may occur:

i. the due date may be extended ii. the same task may be undertaken at a later date

iii. an alternative but equivalent task may be undertaken at a later date

iv. an estimate may be given based upon previous work, interview or a majority of

previously completed tasks representing a model b) Endorsed Absences

In the case of absence endorsed by the school such as sport, co-curricular activities, excursions or suspension, the following will apply:

i. The Director of Teaching and Learning (or representative) should be notified as soon as details are available and permission is sought to be absent for that period of time.

ii. If approval is granted, staff should be notified before the event of possible

missed tasks or the inability to submit tasks.

iii. Cumulative tasks should be submitted early, prior to the leave.

iv. Tasks should be posted by registered mail or email to be received at the school no later than the due date.

In the event that a student is suspended away from the school, the following will apply:

i. Students must not receive advantage in assessment tasks due to suspension.

ii. Cumulative tasks should be posted via registered mail or email to be received at the School by the due date.

iii. Tests on a specific date may be taken upon return to School or alternative tasks

may be given.

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4. Unsatisfactory Completion of Assessment Tasks In the event that tasks are not completed on or by the due date without a valid reason the following will occur:

i. The subject teacher will immediately notify the Director of Teaching and Learning.

ii. An “unsigned prep” will also be placed in the student‟s prep diary by the Subject

Teacher. iii. The Director of Teaching and Learning will notify parents or guardians by

phone, fax or email.

iv. For a project/assignment type of task the mark awarded will be reduced by 10% for the first day, 20% for the second, 40% the third day and a zero mark awarded if the task is not completed by the fourth day following the due date. (Note: A weekend counts as one day for the purpose of assessing penalties). This is calculated as a depreciation of the mark given as if no penalty applied. If a holiday period intervenes the penalties are applied as if the student was attending school.

v. Students may appeal to the Headmaster (or designated representative) within

48 hours of receiving a zero mark or reduced mark if they believe exceptional circumstances have occurred.

vi. When a student receives a zero mark an Official Warning – Non Completion of

Higher School Certificate Course (N-Award letter) will be issued. A second N-Award warning in a subject will result in a school instigated investigation and student/parent or guardian interview with the Headmaster (or representative) and Head of Department. When a student has not completed, satisfactorily, tasks comprising 50% of the marks awarded for the course they may be withdrawn from the course (N-Award).

vii. When a student‟s work is found to be other than their own (plagiarism,

malpractice, etc) a zero mark may be awarded or a reduced mark depending on circumstances. Students have the right of appeal to an academic committee convened by the Headmaster.

viii. Non-serious attempts at assessment tasks may be regarded as unsatisfactory

completion of assessment tasks. These will be determined by the HOD in consultation with the Director of Teaching and Learning. Students have the right of appeal to an academic committee convened by the Headmaster.

5. Other Matters

i. During examination periods usual homework and assessment tasks must be suspended completely for a period of one week prior to the commencement of the examination period.

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ii. Students will receive a copy of assessment requirements at the commencement of the course. This will include times, weightings of tasks, a general description of the assessment task and other details as determined by academic departments. All course requirements will be in this booklet which is available in all academic areas, the School Library and the School Intranet.

6. Method of Appeal Students may appeal against the final HSC course rank, zero or reduced marks, incorrectly placed assessment tasks and non-completion or malpractice claims. The process involves:

i. A student presenting the Headmaster or representative with a clearly stated written appeal.

ii. The Headmaster or representative obtains similar evidence from the Subject

Teachers and Heads of Departments.

iii. The Headmaster or representative convenes an “Appeals Committee” to meet with parents or guardians.

iv. The Headmaster‟s judgement is usually supported by the Board of Studies.

The Board will not intervene into appeals for a specific subject. In exceptional cases The Board of Studies will ensure that appeals have been fairly managed by schools.

v. In an assessment review the Headmaster or representative will ensure that:

a) Weightings used conform to those published by an academic department b) Procedures used to determine a final assessment rank conform to Board

of Studies policy and c) There are no computational or clerical errors.

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Assessment Schedule – Year 12 Higher School Certificate 2011

Term 4

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1 11 – 14 Oct.

2

17 – 21 Oct.

3 24 – 28 Oct.

4 31 Oct – 4 Nov.

Physics 20% First hand investigations, secondary source investigations and problem solving skills

5 7 – 11 Nov. Biology 25% Plan, Perform and Report on First Hand Investigation

6 14 – 18 Nov.

Modern History 15% World War 1 Source-Analysis questions

Legal Studies 15% Crime: Case Study

Maths Ext 1 10% In Class Assessment

General Maths 10% In Class Assessment

Maths 2 Unit 10% In Class Assessment

7 21 – 25 Nov.

Drama 20% Australian Theatre Directing Workshop

ESL 15% Speech and Research


8 28 Nov. – 2 Dec.

Visual Arts 10% Development of body of work investigating art making practice evident in VAPD

Agriculture 20% Farm Product Study Task Technology

PD/H/PE 20% Research task on Health Priority Issue

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Term 1

Week Subject

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1 31 Jan – 3 Feb.

English Standard 25% Speaking / Reading

English Advanced 25% Speaking / Reading 2

6 – 10 Feb.

History Ext. 5 Project Proposal

3 13 – 17 Feb.

4 20 – 24 Feb.

Drama 10% Individual Project Development

SDD 20% Audiovisual Presentation 5 27 Feb. – 2

Mar. Music 2 10% Solo or ensemble performance and Viva representing

the mandatory topic

Visual Arts 20% Art criticism and art history. In class essay. Case Study.

Business Studies 25% Marketing – Marketing plan analysis

Legal Studies 15% Human Rights: Presentation on a current issue and class test

6 5 – 9 Mar. Physics 20% Practical Activity – First hand investigations – Motors and Generators

English Ext 1 15 Seminar supported by Powerpoint

PD/H/PE 15% Response to Sports Medicine Scenario 7 12 – 16

Mar. Drama 20% Irish Drama Performance

Music 2 10% Development of Core Composition Portfolio

ESL 15% Presentation/Folio of Stories about Belonging

English Standard 15% Visual Representation (Viewing/Representing)

English Advanced 15% Viewing/Representing

Modern History 20% National Study – Germany 1918-1939 Perspectives and Interpretations

Chemistry 25% Acid/Base Titration Practical Task 8 19 – 23

Mar. No assessments

9 26 - 30 Mar. Examinations 10 2 – 4 Apr. Examinations

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Term 2

Week Subject

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1 24 - 27 Apr.

Music Extension 25 Performance and Composition

2

30 Apr. – 4 May

Music 2 25% Trial Performance: Core and Elective

3 7 – 11 May General Maths 10% Practical Assignment 4 14 – 18

May Physics 15% Research and Report Ideas to Implentation

5 21 – 25 May

Visual Arts 15% Development of Body of Work

English Ext 1 20 Writing Folio

Maths Ext 2 20% In Class Assessment 6 28 May – 1

Jun Biology 25% Disease Research Task


Maths 2 Unit 20% In Class Assessment

PD/H/PE 15% Training Programme 7 4 – 8 June Drama 15% Group Performance Development, log book and script

ESL 20% Interview Script

English Standard 15% Prepared Extended Responses (Writing)

English Advanced 15% Listening

Modern History 15% Albert Speer 1905-1981 Research and in-class essay

Agriculture 30% Research and Statistical Analysis

General Maths 15% In Class Assessment 8 11 – 15

June Business Studies 20% Operations – Topic Test

Chemistry 25% Analysis of Ions. Practical Task and Research Activity 9 18 – 22

June Legal Studies 15% Focus Study: Consumers‟ Media file and related

written task

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Term 3

Week Subject

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1 17 – 20 July

ESL 20% Responses to a Listening Task

English Standard 15% Listening Task

English Advanced 15% Writing 2

23 - 27 July Music Ext 25 Performance and Composition

Modern History 20% Conflict in Indochina 1954-1979 Research and Presentation

SDD 35% Major Project

Music 2 25% Trial Performance

History Ext 35 Project Essay Synopsis, Bibliography, Log Book 3 30 July – 3

Aug. Business Studies 25% Finance – Financial Statement Analysis

Legal Studies 15% Focus Study: Family research task 4 6 – 10 Aug. No assessment tasks 5 13 – 17

Aug Trial Examination

6 20 – 24 Aug

Trial Examination

7 27 - 31 Aug.

8 3 – 7 Sept. 9 10 – 14

Sept.

10 17 – 21 Sept.

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ENGLISH

2012

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HSC COURSE ASSESSMENT- 2012 COURSE: English Standard Component Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5

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Speech and Reflection Statement

Visual Representation

Prepared Extended Response

Listening Task Trial HSC Exam

Timing Term 1 Week 1 Commencing 30.1.12

Term 1 Week 7 Commencing 12.3.12




Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,13 1,2,5,7,8,11 1,3,4,6,10,12 5,6,10 1-13

Syllabus Component

Area of Study 25 15 40

Module A 15 5 20

Module B 15 5 20

Module C 15 5 20

Marks 25 15 15 15 30 100

Language Modes

Listening 15 15

Speaking 15 15

Reading 10 15 25

Writing 15 15 30

Viewing/ Representing

15 15

Marks 25% 15% 15% 15% 30% 100%

OTHER INFORMATION All HSC assessment information was accurate at the time of publication. Students will be immediately notified of any changes to the subject schedule.

All assessment information will be provided to students at least two weeks in advance of a Task Due Date.

Extensions will only be considered where exceptional circumstances exist and when the student applies before the due date.

An outcome document has been issued to each student and is to be read in conjunction with this assessment schedule.

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HSC COURSE ASSESSMENT- 2012

COURSE: English Advanced Component Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5

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Speaking / Reading

Viewing / Representing

Listening Writing Reading / Writing

Timing Term 1 Week 1 Commencing 30.1.12





Outcomes 6,7,8,10,11,12, 12A,13

4,5,9,11,12,12A, 13

2,3,4,5,10 1,2,2A,3,4,6,8 1-13

Syllabus Component

Area of Study 25 15 40

Module A 15 5 20

Module B 15 5 20

Module C 15 5 20

Marks 25 15 15 15 30 100

Language Modes

Listening 15 15

Speaking 15 15

Reading 10 15 25

Writing 15 15 30


15 15

Marks 25% 15% 15% 15% 30% 100%





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HSC COURSE ASSESSMENT – 2012

COURSE: English Extension 1

Syllabus Content/ Components

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Task 1

Seminar supported by Powerpoint

Task 2

Writing Folio

Task 3

Trial Examination

Term 1 Week 6 Commencing: 5.3.12



Outcomes Assessed

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 4

Knowledge and understanding of complex texts and of how and why they are valued

25

5

10

10

Skills in:

Complex analysis

Sustained composition

Independent investigation

25

10

10

5

TOTAL MARKS

50

15

20

15

OTHER INFORMATION

All HSC assessment information was accurate at the time of publication. Students will be immediately notified of any changes to the subject schedule.


Extensions will only be considered where exceptional circumstances exist and when the student applies before the due date. An outcome document has been issued to each student and is to be read in conjunction with this assessment schedule.

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HSC COURSE ASSESSMENT- 2012 COURSE: English Second Language Component Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5

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Speech & Research

Presentation/ Folio of Stories about Belonging

Interview Script Responses To A Listening Task

Trial HSC Exam

Term 4, 2010

Week 7 Commencing 14.11.11





Outcomes 3,4,5,11,12 2,3,4,5,12,13,14 1,3,4,5,1213,14 11,12,13,14 1-14

Syllabus Component

Area of Study 15 15 20 50

Module A 20 5 25

Module B 20 5 25

Marks 15 15 20 20 30 100

Language Modes

Listening

10

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20

Speaking 10 10 20

Reading 5 5 10 20

Writing 10 5 10 25


10 5 15

Marks 15% 15% 20% 20% 30% 100%





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MATHEMATICS

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COURSE: General Mathematics

Outcomes

Syllabus Content/

Components

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Task 1

In Class

Assessment (H2, H5, H6, H7,

H8, H11)

Task 2

Half Yearly

Examinations (P2, P3, P4, P5, H2, H3, H5, H6, H7, H8,

H11)

Task 3

Practical

Assignment (P2, H2, P11, H11)

Task 4

In Class

Assessment (P2, P3, P4, P5, H2,

H5, H8, H11)

Task 5

Trial HSC Examination

(P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P 10, H3, H7, H8, H11, P2, P3, P11, H2, H4, H5, H6, H9, H10)

Term: 4, 2011 Week: 6 Commencing 14.11.11

Term 1 Week 9/10 Commencing 26.03.12


Term 2 Week 7 Commencing 04.06 .12


P4, P5, P6, P7, P8,P 9, P 10, H3, H7, H8, H11

Knowledge and skills

40%

5

10

5

5

15

P2, P3, P11, H2, H4, H5, H6, H9, H10

Applications

60%

5

15

5

10

25

TOTAL MARKS

100%

10%

25%

10%

15%

40%





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COURSE: Mathematics (2 Unit)

Outcomes Syllabus Content/ Components

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Task 1

In Class Assessment (P2, P3, P4, P5)

Task 2

Half Yearly Examination

(P3, P4, P7, P8, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9)

Task 3

In Class Assessment

(P3, P4, H2, H4, H5, H9)

Task 4


(P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9)

Term 4, 2011 Week 6 Commencing 14.11.11




H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8

Component A Knowledge, understanding and skills

80% 10 25 15 30

H1, H2, H4, H5, H9

Component B Application of knowledge

20% 5 5 10

TOTAL MARKS 100% 10% 30% 20% 40%





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COURSE: Mathematics Extension 1 Outcomes

Syllabus Content/

Components

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Task 1

In Class Assessment (HE2, HE3, HE7)

Task 2


(HE2, HE3, HE4, HE6, HE7, PE3, PE4, PE5,

PE6)

Task 3

In Class Assessment (PE2, PE6, HE2, HE4,

HE7)

Task 4


(HE2, HE3, HE4, HE5, HE6, HE7, PE2, PE3,

PE4, PE5, PE6)





HE2, HE3, HE4, HE5, HE6


70% 10 20 15 25

HE1, HE7

Component B Application of knowledge

30% 10 5 15

TOTAL MARKS

100%

10% 30% 20% 40%





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COURSE: Mathematics Extension 2 Outcomes Syllabus

Content/ Components

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Task 1

In Class Assessment (E2, E3, E6, E9)

Task 2


(E2, E3, E4, E6, E9)

Task 3

In Class Assessment (E2, E3, E4, E6, E9)

Task 4


(E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, E8, E9)

Term: 4, 2011 Week 7 Commencing 21.11.11




E3, E4, E5, E6, E7, E8


60% 5 20 10 25

E1, E2, E9 Component B Application of knowledge

40% 5 10 10 15

TOTAL MARKS

100%

10% 30% 20% 40%





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SCIENCE

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COURSE: Biology


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Task 1

Plan, Perform and Report on First Hand

Investigation

Task 2


Task 3

Disease Research Task

Task 4

Trial HSC

Examination





H2, H4, H5, H6, H7 H10, H11

Knowledge and Understanding

40% 5 5 10 20

H3, H6, H8, H11, H12, H14, H15

Skills in planning and conducting first-hand investigations and communicating information based on these investigations

30% 15 5 10

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H13, H14, H15

Skills in scientific thinking, problem-solving, and in communicating understanding and conclusions

30% 5 5 15 5

TOTAL MARKS 100% 25% 15% 25% 35%





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COURSE: Chemistry Outcomes Syllabus Content/

Components

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Acid/Base Titration

Practical Task

Task 2

Mid-Course Examination

Task 3

Analysis of Ions Practical Task and Research Activity

Task 4

End of Course Examinations





H2, 4, 5, 7, 10.

Knowledge and Understanding

40% 5 10 5 20

H11, 12, 13, 14, 15.

Skills in planning and conducting first-hand investigations and communicating information based on these investigations

30% 15 15

H1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15.

Skills in scientific thinking, problem-solving, and in communicating understanding and conclusions

30% 5 5 5 15

TOTAL MARKS 100% 25% 15% 25% 35%





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HSC COURSE ASSESSMENT – 2012 COURSE: Physics

TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3 TASK 4 TASK 5

Term 4 Week 4 Starting: 31.10.11


Term 1 Weeks 09-10 Starting: 26.3.12


Term 3 Week 5-6 Starting: 13.8.12

Components (Syllabus)

Weightings (Syllabus)

1st hand investigations,

secondary source investigations & problem solving skills

Practical Activity 1

st hand investigation

Motors & Generators

Half Yearly Exam Research & Report Ideas to Implementation

End-Course Examination Trials

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H12, H13, H14

H11, H12, H13, H14, H15

H3, H4, H6, H7, H9, H13, H14

H1, H2, H3, H4, H8, H9, H10, H11, H12

H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H13, H14

Knowledge and understanding of:

the history, nature, and practice of physics, applications and uses of physics and their implications for society and the environment, and current issues, research and developments in physics

kinematics and dynamics, energy, waves, fields and matter

40% 5 - 10 5 20

Skills in:

planning and conducting first-hand investigations

gathering and processing first-hand data

gathering and processing relevant information from secondary sources

30% 10 10 - 10 -

Skills in: • communicating information and

understanding in Physics • developing scientific thinking and

problem-solving techniques • working individually and in teams

30% 5 10 5 - 10

TOTAL 100% 20% 20% 15% 15% 30%

OTHER INFORMATION:





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HSC COURSE ASSESSMENT – 2012 COURSE: PD/H/PE


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Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

Task 5

Research Task on Health Priority Issue

Response to Sports Medicine scenario

Mid Course Exam Training Program Trial HSC Exam

Term 4 Week 8 Commencing 28/11/11





H 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 16

H 8, 13, 16, 17 H 1 - 5, H 7 - 11, H 14 -17

H 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 13, 15,17

H 1 - 5, H 7 - 11, H 14-17

Knowledge & Understanding of:-

Factors that Affect Health

The Way the Body Moves

40% 10 5 10 5 10

Skills in:

Influencing personal and community Health

Taking action to improve participation and performance in physical activity

30% 5 5 5 5

10

Skills in critical thinking, research and analysis

30 5 5 5 5

10

TOTAL MARKS 100% 20% 15% 20% 15% 30%





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H.S.I.E.

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COURSE: Business Studies


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Task 1

Marketing Marketing plan analysis

Task 2

Operations Topic test

Task 3

Finance Financial statement analysis

Task 4

All topics Trial HSC examination





H4, H6, H7, H8, H9 H2, H4, H5, H9

H5, H8, H9, H10

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H8, H9, H10

Knowledge and understanding of course content

40% 10 5 10 15

Stimulus – Based Skills

20% 10 10

Inquiry and Research

20% 10 10

Communication of business information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms

20% 5 5 5 5

TOTAL MARKS 100% 25% 20% 25% 30%





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COURSE: Legal Studies

Syllabus Content/

Components

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Task 1

Crime: Case Study

Task 2

Human Rights: Presentation on a current issue and class test

Task 3

Focus Study: Consumers’ Media file and related written task

Task 4

Focus Study: Family research task

Task 5

Trial HSC






Outcomes Assessed

H1, H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9

H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10

H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9

H1, H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H9, H10


60%

5

5

5

5

40

Research

20%

5

5

5

5

Communication

20%

5

5

5

5

TOTAL MARKS

100%

15%

15%

15%

15%

40%





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COURSE: Modern History


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World War 1 Source-Analysis questions

Task 2 National Study Germany 1918 to 1939 Perspectives and Interpretations

Task 3 Albert Speer 1905 - 1981 Research and in-class essay

Task 4 Conflict in Indochina 1954 -1979 Research and Presentation

Task 5 Half-Yearly Examination (10%) Trial HSC (20%)

Term 4, 2011 Week 6 Commencing: 14.11.11




Term 1, Week 9 Commencing: 26.3.12 Term 3, Week 5 Commencing: 13.8.12

Outcomes Assessed

H1.1, H1.2, H3.3, H3.4, H4.1

H1.1, H 3.1, H3.2, H3.4, H3.5, H4.2

H1.2, H2.1, H3.1, H3.2, H4.2

H2.1, H3.3, H3.5, H4.2 H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H3.3, H3.4, H4.1, H4.2


40%

5

10

5

20

Source-based skills 20% 10 10

Historical Inquiry and Research

20%

10

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Communication of historical understanding using appropriate forms.

20%

10

5

5

TOTAL MARKS

100%

15%

20%

15%

20%

30%

OTHER INFORMATION





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HSC COURSE ASSESSMENT – 2011-2012

COURSE: Extension History


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Task 1

Project Proposal

Task 2

Half-Yearly Examination

Task 3 Project Essay, Synopsis, Bibliography, Log Book

Task 4 Trial HSC





Outcomes E2.1 E2.2 E2.3 E1.1 E2.2 E2.3 E2.1 E2.2 E2.3 E1.1 E2.2 E2.3

Case Study/What is History Knowledge and understanding of significant historical ideas and processes

10

5

5

History Project Skills in designing, undertaking and communicating historical inquiry

40 5 35

TOTAL MARKS 50 5 5 35 5





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CREATIVE ARTS

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COURSE: Drama

Syllabus Content/ Component

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Task 1

Australian Theatre Directing workshop

Task 2 Individual Project Development

Task 3 Irish Drama Performance

Task 4 Group Performance Development, log book and script

Task 5 Trial Examination a. Written exam

20% b. Individual

Project 10% c. Group

Performance 5%





Term 3 Week 4 & 5 Commencing 6.8.12

H1.1 H1.5 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3

H1.2 H1.3 H1.7 H1.1 H1.2 H2.1 H2.2 H1.3 H1.4 H1.6 H2.1 H2.2 H2.3 H3.3

H2.1 H2.2 H2.3 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3

Making 40% 10 10 10 10

Performing 30% 10 20

Critically Studying

30% 10 5 15

TOTAL MARKS 100% 20% 10% 20% 15% 35%





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HSC COURSE ASSESSMENT - 2012 COURSE: Music 2

Component

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Task 1 Solo or ensemble performance and Viva representing the Mandatory topic

Task 2 Development of Core Composition Portfolio. Elective-either Performance, Musicology or Composition

Task 3 Integrated Musicology and Aural task Half Yearly Exam

Task 4 Trial Performance: Core and Elective - Either Performance, Musicology or Composition

Task 5 Trial Examination d. Written exam e. Core

Composition and Portfolio

Term 1 Week 5 28.2.12

Term 1 Week 7 12.3.12

Term 1 Week 9/10 26.3.12

Term 3 Week 2 23.7.12

Term 3 Week 5 13.8.12

H 1, H8 H1, H2, H3 H4 H5, H6, H 7 H1, H2 , H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9

H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9

Performance Core 20% 10 10

Composition Core 20% 5 15

Musicology Core 20% 10 10

Aural Core 20% 10 10

Elective-Either Performance Composition or Musicology

20% 5 15

TOTAL MARKS 100% 10% 10% 20% 25% 35%





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HSC COURSE ASSESSMENT – 2012 COURSE: Music Extension

Students select from Performance, Composition or Musicology Component (Students have selected Performance or Composition)

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TASK 1- Performance Performance of selected sections of repertoire and viva on research of selected repertoire

Task 2 – PERFORMANCE Of repertoire and critical appraisal of own concert program

Task 1 – Composition Development and discussion of compositional process to date

Task 2 – Composition Development and discussion of the composition and compositional process to date

Term 2 Week 1 24.4.12

Term 3 Week 2 23.7.12

H 1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6

H 1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6

Performance/ Composition

50 25 25

MARKS

50

25

25

OTHER INFORMATION





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COURSE: Visual Arts

Component

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Task 1 Development of body of work investigating art making practice evident in VAPD involving experiments with materials, written reflections and explanations, research about related artists

Task 2 Art criticism and art history. In class essay relating to gallery visit on contemporary indigenous art. Case Study-Australian Modernism and the art making practice of the Angry Penguins.

Task 3 Development of Body of Work, including VAPD. and works under development

Task 4 Art criticism art history. HSC Trial

Task 5 Development of Body of Work. VAPD -Written presentation about processes and ideas. Body of Work complete-28.8.2011

Term 4, 2011 Week 8 Commencing: 28.11.11





H1,H2,H3,H4.

H7,H8,H9. H1,H2,H3,H4,H5.

H7,H8,H9,H10. H1,H2,H3,H4,H5.

Art Making 50% 10 15 25

Art Criticism and History

50% 20 30

TOTAL MARKS 100% 10% 20% 15% 30% 25%





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HSC COURSE ASSESSMENT – 2012 COURSE: Agriculture


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Task 1

Farm Product Study Task Technology

Task 2

Half Yearly Exam

Task 3

Research and Statistical Analysis

Task 4

HSC Trial Exam





H1.1, H5.1 (Plant/Animal Production and Elective)

Knowledge and understanding of:

the physical, chemical, biological, social, historical and economic factors that interact in agricultural production systems

the impact of innovation, ethics and current issues on Australian agricultural systems

40% 5

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H2.1, H2.2 H3.1, H3.2 H3.3, H3.4 (Plant/Animal Production and Farm Product Study)

Knowledge, understanding and skills required to manage agricultural production systems in a socially and environmentally responsible manner

Knowledge of, and skills in, decision-making and the evaluation of technology and management techniques used in sustainable agricultural production and marketing

40%

15

10

5

10

H4.1 (Plant/Animal Production and Elective)

Skills in effective research, experimentation and communication

20%

5

10

5

TOTAL MARKS

100%

20%

20%

30%

30%





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HSC COURSE ASSESSMENT 2012

COURSE: Software Design and Development

Outcomes Components (Syllabus)

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Task 1

Audiovisual Presentation

Task 2 Half Yearly Exam

Task 3 Major Project

Task 4

Trial HSC





H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H2.1, H2.2, H3.1, H3.2 H4.1, H6.1

Knowledge and understanding about the development and impact of software solutions Software development cycle

20% 5 5 10

H3.1, H3.2, H4.1, H4.2, H5.2, H6.2

Design and development of software solutions

35% 15 5 10 5

H5.1, H5.2, H5.3, H6.2

Project management techniques including documentation, teamwork and communication

20% 5 10 5

H4.3, H5.2, H6.3, H6.4

Projects 25% 5 10 10

TOTAL MARKS 100% 20% 15% 35% 30%





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Dear [Parent/Guardian]

Re: OFFICIAL WARNING - Non-completion of a Higher School Certificate Course I am writing to advise that your son/daughter ______________________________ is in (student name) danger of not meeting the Course Completion Criteria for the Higher School Certificate course ________________________________ . (course name) The Board of Studies requires schools to issue students with official warnings in order to give them the opportunity to redeem themselves. Please regard this letter as the ______ (eg 1st, 4th) official warning we have issued concerning _____________________________________. (course name) A minimum of two course-specific warnings must be issued prior to a final „N‟ non-completion of course) determination being made for a course. Course Completion Criteria The satisfactory completion of a course requires principals to have sufficient evidence that the student has: a) followed the course developed or endorsed by the Board; and 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. Where it is determined that a student has not met the Course Completion Criteria, they place themselves at risk of receiving an „N‟ determination. An „N‟ determination will mean that the course will not be listed on the student‟s Record of Achievement and may affect the student‟s eligibility for the Higher School Certificate. In Year 12, students must make a genuine attempt at assessment tasks that contribute in excess of 50% of available marks. Completion of tasks worth exactly 50% is not sufficient; tasks worth in excess of 50% must be completed. To date, __________________________ has not satisfactorily met _______ of the (student name) indicate a), b) or c) Course Completion Criteria. The table overleaf lists those tasks, requirements or outcomes not yet completed or achieved, and/or for which a genuine attempt has not been made. In order for _________________________ to (student name) satisfy Course Completion Criteria, the tasks, requirements or outcomes listed overleaf need to be satisfactorily completed and/or achieved. Please discuss this matter with_________________________________ and contact the (student name) school if further information or clarification is needed. Yours sincerely Headmaster

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To satisfy the Course Completion Criteria, the following tasks, requirements or outcomes need to be satisfactorily completed by __________________________. (student name)

Task Name(s) / Course Requirement(s) / Course Outcome(s)

Percentage weighting (if applicable)

Original due date (if applicable)

Action required by student

Revised date to be completed by (if applicable)

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Please detach this section and return to the school

Requirements for the satisfactory completion of a Higher School Certificate Course

I have received the letter dated _____________ indicating that _____________________ (student name)

is in danger of not having satisfactorily completed ____________________. (course name)

I am aware that this course may not appear on his/her Higher School Certificate Record of Achievement.

I am also aware that the „N‟ determination may make him/her ineligible for the award of the Higher School Certificate.

Parent/Guardian‟s signature:_____________________________ Date: ___________ Student‟s signature:____________________________________ Date: ___________

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COURSE: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENT TASK NO.: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSMENT TASK TITLE: ___________________________________________________________________________________ TEACHER: ___________________________________________________________________________________

DATE OF ISSUE

STUDENT SIGNATURE

DATE RETURNED

STUDENT SIGNATURE

PENALTY (if applicable)

STUDENT SIGNATURE

____________________________________ ____________________________________ Head of Department Director of Teaching and Learning/Deputy Head

Parent Notification (if applicable) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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