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YEAR 9 2018
ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING PROCEDURES
Pennant Hills High School Responsibility Integrity Achievement
Laurence Street, Pennant Hills NSW 2120
Phone: (02) 9473 5000
Fax: (02) 9473 5099
Email: pennanthil-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
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Table of Contents
HOW WILL ASSESSMENT BE UNDERTAKEN? ................................................................................................................2
SUBMISSION OF TASKS ...............................................................................................................................................2
ASSESSMENT TASKS THAT ARE COMPLETED IN CLASS ..................................................................................................2
ONE DAY LATE: 100% OF TOTAL MARKS ......................................................................................................................2
GENERAL COMMENTS ON ASSESSMENT ......................................................................................................................3
EXAMINATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................3
ABSENCE FROM AN ASSESSMENT TASK / EXAMINATION .............................................................................................3
ATTENDANCE BEFORE A TASK IS DUE ..........................................................................................................................4
MOBILE PHONES AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ..........................................................................................................4
MALPRACTICE ............................................................................................................................................................4
STEPS TO MANAGE ASSESSMENT TASKS ......................................................................................................................5
TASKS SUBMITTED LATE .............................................................................................................................................5
NON-COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS .................................................................................................................5
INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS ...........................................................................................................6
PENNANT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL SAMPLE ASSESSMENT TASK NOTIFICATION ...................................................................7
PDHPE........................................................................................................................................................................8
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS .....................................................................................................................................................8
SPORT ........................................................................................................................................................................9
WHAT ARE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTORS? ..................................................................................................................9
OUTLINE OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTORS ...................................................................................................9
MANDATORY COURSE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES ....................................................................................................... 10
GEOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
AREAS OF ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................................ 11
HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
STAGE 5 OUTCOMES ................................................................................................................................................. 12
PROPORTION OF MARKS .......................................................................................................................................... 13
AREAS OF LEARNING ............................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
ELECTIVE COURSE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES .............................................................................................................. 16 DRAMA .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
FOOD TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................................................................................. 21 PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA (PDM) ............................................................................................................................. 30
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES ................................................................................................................. 31
TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................. 31
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YEAR 9 ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
The purpose of assessment
Assessment is the process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information about student learning. Assessment is designed to provide information on student achievement and progress in each subject in relation to syllabus standards, and to report on the standard of performance reached. Assessment measures performance throughout the whole course in each subject, including knowledge, understanding, skills and processes. Students are assessed on what they understand, know and can do.
This booklet lists formal assessment items that are common to all students in that course. Students will also be given tasks that do not appear in this booklet, and are required to complete them. They contribute to students’ ability to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding just as much as formal tasks. The Years 7–10 syllabuses advocate assessment for learning and these tasks are important to the development of student awareness about their progress.
The evidence teachers gather about student achievement is used for assessment of learning, which takes place at key points in the assessment cycle, such as at the end of each semester, when students receive academic reports indicating their levels of achievement.
How will assessment be undertaken?
The NSW Education Standards Authority [NESA] has provided a syllabus and a set of performance descriptors for each subject. Syllabuses are available on the NESA website, and can be accessed at: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au .The syllabus contains a statement of outcomes and content for each course.
Each subject will require a different number of assessment tasks to adequately assess the course. Assessment tasks may include tests, assignments, projects, research tasks, class presentations, practical tests, class exercises and examinations
Submission of tasks
Assessment tasks that are completed outside the classroom Assessment Tasks completed outside the classroom are to be submitted by the designated day and time as specified on the task notification sheet. They may be submitted early. Any task submitted after the designated day and time will be deemed to be late, unless the student has been granted an extension, or is absent on the day due to illness or other acceptable reason, as indicated in a letter from a parent.
Assessment tasks that are completed in class Assessment tasks completed in class, such as tests and examinations, practicals, performances, speeches, presentations and so on, must be completed on the designated day. Failure to do so, without the provision of documentary evidence, will result in zero marks being awarded. Failure to submit a task on time will result in a mark deduction as follows:
One day late: 100% of total marks In Year 9, failure to sit an assessment task without valid reasons will lead to an ‘N’ award warning letter being issued.
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General comments on assessment
1. Information is provided in this booklet about the types of tasks which will be set in each subject.
2. There may be variation in the number of tasks set or in the description of the task, but students will always be given notice of any change, in advance.
3 .Two weeks WRITTEN notice will be given of the date for a set task. Read carefully the information on LATE tasks and MISSED tasks.
4. If a student is suspended when an assessment task is due/taking place the student must not attend school for the duration of the suspension. Assessment tasks are to be submitted on time either by email or by delivery to the Administration Office or to the respective faculty Head Teacher.
5. Remember, work done in assignments, etc., must be the student’s efforts. It easily becomes apparent to teachers if this is not so. If work is proven to be other than the student’s efforts, a zero mark may be awarded. Ignorance of the rules regarding plagiarism is not a defence: it is the student’s responsibility to read all information provided.
6. Please note that not all tasks are weighted equally and a poor level of achievement in a major task can have significant consequences. At the same time, it should be recognised that significant variation in a student’s rank may occur as a consequence of relatively small mark differences.
7 .Finally, learn to organise your time and efforts, so that deadlines and other aspects of the assessment scheme do not cause unnecessary stress. If problems seem insurmountable, there are people in the school who will be available to provide advice and guidance. Don’t stew - ask for help!
Examinations
Towards the end of Year 9 students will sit Yearly Examinations in core subjects. In 2018, these examinations will be held in Week 4 of Term 4 (Monday October 30 – Friday November 3).
Absence from an assessment task / examination It is the student’s responsibility to submit/complete all formal assessment tasks at the specified time. Unless prior application for an extension has been approved by the relevant Head Teacher, late submission will result in a zero mark. If an extension has been granted, and the task is submitted/ completed on the new date, no penalty applies.
When students are absent on the day of a formal examination, the same procedures are to be followed as for missed assessment tasks: i.e. in Year 9, a medical certificate is to be provided. This documentation is to be brought to the Head Teacher on the first day of return to school, irrespective of whether the student has a timetabled period in that subject that day.
If a student is to be absent from an assessment task for any reason other than illness, he or she must inform the class teacher prior to this absence (e.g. if the student is to represent the school in a curriculum enrichment event such as sport, debating or music, etc. on that day) to make alternative arrangements.
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In the event of an unexpected issue (e.g. family illness), contact should be made with the school as soon as conveniently possible given the particular circumstance. The Head Teacher of the subject concerned will:
allow the student to undertake the same task; or
allow the student to undertake a suitable replacement task; or
Give an estimate for that task only, based on the quality of the student’s work in the components being assessed, if the Principal permits.
Students are advised that no adjustment of assessment marks is possible if a task has been attempted. If you are sick and have a medical certificate covering the period of the task, you are advised to stay at home and attempt the task upon your return to school. If a student will miss an assessment task due to going on vacation, approval must be given by the Principal prior to the event.
Attendance before a task is due Where an assessment task is to be held in class or submitted on a due date, students MUST attend ALL prior lessons on that day to be eligible to sit for or submit the task. If students are to be absent from an assessment task for any reason, they must explain the situation to the Head Teacher prior to the event.
Mobile phones and electronic equipment Mobile phones must be switched off and placed in their bag at the start of an examination. Other than NESA-approved calculators (when required), no other electronic equipment or instruments (e.g. iPods and MP3 players, smart watches, portable video players) will be permitted in examinations, or during in-class assessment tasks. Essential medical appliances need prior approval before the examination/assessment.
Malpractice Malpractice or cheating is dishonest behaviour by a student that gives them an unfair advantage over others. Most students understand what cheating in an examination means, but there are other types of behaviour that are also considered cheating. Please note that any malpractice in any task may result in zero being awarded for the task in its entirety. Here are some examples of behaviour considered to be cheating:
copying, buying, stealing or borrowing someone else's work in part or in whole, and presenting it as your own;
using material directly from books, journals, newspapers, CDs or the internet without acknowledging the source;
submitting work that contains a large contribution from another person, such as a parent, tutor, coach or subject expert, that is not acknowledged
The examples above are generally referred to as plagiarism.
Consequences of malpractice All assessment tasks done at school or at home must be the student’s own work. If any malpractice is proven, the task concerned scores zero. Allegations of malpractice will be investigated by the Head Teacher of the faculty concerned.
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The NESA treats malpractice in written tasks, examinations and practical work very seriously and takes measures to deal with students who are caught. Depending on the circumstances of the case, one or more of the following may apply:
zero marks will be awarded for the examination/task in its entirety;
You may be required to have an interview with a 'malpractice' panel.
Note: the act of bringing notes, etc. into a task/examination will attract a 100% penalty, irrespective of whether those notes were used.
Steps to manage assessment tasks
Start tasks early so that you can ask for help if you need it.
Read the task notification sheet carefully, so you are aware of all requirements.
Be aware of due dates. Keep your school diary up-to-date with all assessment activities and other commitments.
Break tasks into a series of smaller steps and set deadlines for completing each step.
Record the sources of information you use as you find them so that acknowledgements do not become a major task at the end.
Frequently save, back up and print any work completed on a computer. The failure of technology is NOT an acceptable reason for the late submission of work.
Keep all your earlier drafts and copies of your resources.
Keep a copy of any work you submit for marking.
Tasks submitted late
Tasks submitted late without approved extension of time from the relevant Head Teacher will incur a 100% penalty. Even though late tasks may not be awarded marks, tasks must still be completed and submitted in order to meet course outcomes.
Head Teachers may accept tasks submitted late as long as the student requests consideration in writing BEFORE the date that the task is due. This also includes circumstances that occur on the evening prior to the submission date where prior written application cannot be made. Any extension time will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
Failure of computer equipment is NOT an acceptable reason. Students should develop a pattern of regularly backing up work on a transportable storage device which can be brought to school in the event of any computer failure e.g. printer out of ink. If late submission of a task is due to sickness, a medical certificate will be required.
Non-completion of assessment tasks Students must complete all assessment tasks. If tasks are not completed, the Principal may determine that the course has not been studied satisfactorily.
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Information to be provided to students Each school has the responsibility to tell the students the following information:
what aspects of the course will be assessed;
how they will be assessed (the criteria for marking the task), e.g. what essays, tests, practical will be used;
the marks and the weighting given to each task; and
when they are going to be assessed.
Your class teacher will hand out a task notification with written details of each assessment task at least two weeks before the date that the task is due. A sample notification is found on the following page of this booklet. The notification sheet must contain the following:
Topic/s being assessed
Outcomes being assessed
Assessment criteria
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Pennant Hills High School SAMPLE Assessment Task Notification
Course:
Stage: 5
Year: 9
Areas of study:
Date issued: Task date: Task number: Mark out of: Weighting:
Task type: For example: research project, performance, test in class, practical, etc.
Task description: Any information that helps students understand what is expected of them. For example: a formal examination of 60 minutes duration, made up of multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and an extended response.
Outcomes being assessed by this task: For example: 5.1 explains social, political and cultural developments and events and evaluates their impact on
Australian life 5.3 explains the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia
Criteria for assessment: For example: marking guidelines, where appropriate.
Additional information: This is a formal assessment item. Absence due to illness must be supported by a letter from a parent, presented to the Head Teacher on the first day of your return to school, irrespective of your timetable for this subject. You must be prepared to attempt/submit the task on the first day of your return to school.
If you are going to be absent for a legitimate reason known in advance, (such as representing the school in a curriculum enrichment event) you must discuss this with your teacher as soon as possible, and provide the Head Teacher with a letter from your parent.
This section will also contain any relevant details about submission, equipment needed, how the presentation order will be determined for speeches, etc.
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Reporting on student progress
How will students be graded?
English, Mathematics, Science, Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) Throughout the year teachers will:
devise and administer assessment tasks that address the knowledge and skills objectives and outcomes of the syllabus;
use assessment information to make a summative judgement of each student’s overall level of achievement at the end of the course;
Refer to the Course Performance Descriptors to award a grade that most appropriately describes a student’s achievements.
Grade A Outstanding Grade B High Grade C Sound Grade D Basic Grade E Limited Grade N Unsatisfactory attendance and/or
application. No award
PDHPE Grade awarded (A-E) as above – Satisfactory completion of 200 hours of PDHPE.
Elective Subjects Grades A to E will be awarded for elective subjects. The grades in these subjects will be awarded by the school on the basis of performance descriptors issued by the NESA. These grades will indicate the student’s level of achievement relative to the knowledge and skills objectives of the course.
Grades in these subjects are:
Grade A Outstanding Achievement Grade B High Level of Achievement Grade C Sound Achievement Grade D Basic Achievement Grade E Limited Achievement Grade N Unsatisfactory attendance and/or
application. No award
The grade a student receives in these subjects will be the one which best relates to the description of the student’s achievement given in the Course Performance Descriptors.
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Sport Students are reminded that they must satisfactorily meet the requirements for Thursday Sport. This means attendance each week is compulsory.
What are performance descriptors? A performance descriptor is a statement about a student’s level of achievement related to the knowledge and skills objectives of each course.
Outline of General Performance Descriptors
A The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.
B The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.
C The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills.
D The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.
E The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.
N An ‘N’ ranking may be applied, meaning the student has failed to meet requirements relating to attendance and/or participation in assessment, has shown limited effort or failed to reach course goals.
The following pages outline the assessment items for each Year 9 course.
Note that the dates listed in the Schedules are APPROXIMATE, And are subject to change.
Students will be informed by their teacher of the ACTUAL date and details
of the assessment task at least TWO WEEKS before the task.
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MANDATORY COURSE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES
ENGLISH
Task Number
Task Description
Topic
Weighting
Term
Week
1
Creative Writing
Genre
20%
1
9
2
Performance and Reflection
Close Study: Romeo and Juliet
20%
2
8
3
Essay
Looking Outwards – Novel Study
20%
3
7
4
Short answer analysis
Experiences
of War
20%
4
Yearly Exam Period
Note: In addition to the formal assessment tasks shown above, 20% of the final assessment mark in English will
come from classwork and homework set by the teacher throughout the year.
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GEOGRAPHY
Note: Year 9 students study Geography for one semester and History for the other semester.
Areas of Assessment
Identifies, gathers and evaluates geographical information
Describes the geographical processes that form and transform environments
Organises and interprets geographical information
Identifies and discusses geographical issues from a range of perspectives
Uses a range of written, oral and graphic forms to communicate geographical information
Describes the interrelationships between people and environments
Uses a range of geographical tools Describes differences in life opportunities throughout the world
Demonstrates a sense of place about global environments
Explains how geographical knowledge, understanding and skills combine with knowledge of civics to contribute to informed citizenship
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Research Task Components 40
Test task Components 40
Class based 20
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
1. Research based task:
Assignment submission including bibliography
Semester 1 Term 1 Week 8
Semester 2
5A1 – Australia’s Physical Environments
Geographical Tools and Skills
Term 3 Week 5
ICT Multimedia Presentation
2.End of Semester test:
Semester 1 Term 2
5A1 – Australia’s Physical Environments
Objective responses Short responses
Extended Responses
Week 4
Semester 2
5A2 – Changing Australian Communities
Term 4 Week 4
Geographical Tools and Skills
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HISTORY
Note: Year 9 students study History for one semester and Geography for the other semester.
Stage 5 Outcomes HT5-1 explains and assesses the historical forces and factors that shaped the modern world and Australia
HT5-6 uses relevant evidence from sources to support historical narratives, explanations and analyses of the modern world and Australia
HT5-2 sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the modern world and Australia
HT5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia
HT5-3 explains and analyses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the historical contexts that shaped the modern world and Australia
HT5-8 selects and analyses a range of historical sources to locate information relevant to an historical inquiry
HT5-4 explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern world and Australia
HT5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past
HT5-5 identifies and evaluates the usefulness of sources in the historical inquiry process
HT5-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written visual and digital forms to communicate effectively about the past for different audiences
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Research Essay 30
Examination (Content and Skills) 30
Class Assessment (a range of class tasks will be completed which will vary according to the needs of students)
40
Task Schedule – SEMESTER 1 Classes
Task Approximate Date Areas of Learning
Research Task Week 5 Term 1
Industrial Revolution
Examination (Content and Skills)
Week 4 Term 2
Course content, historical terms and concepts, historical knowledge and understanding
Task Schedule – SEMESTER 2 Classes
Task Approximate Date Areas of learning
Research Task Week 5 Term 3
Industrial Revolution
Examination (Content and Skills)
Examination Week Term 4
Course content, historical terms and concepts, historical knowledge and understanding
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MATHEMATICS
Areas of Assessment
Knowledge, Skills and Understanding
Working Mathematically: communicating
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Number and Algebra
Financial Mathematics
Ratios and Rates
Algebraic Techniques
Indices
Surds
Equations
Linear Relationships
Non-Linear Relationships
Measurement and Geometry
Area and Surface-Area
Volume
Numbers of Any Magnitude
Right-Angled Triangles (Trigonometry)
Properties of Geometrical Figures
Statistics and Probability
Single Variable Data Analysis
Probability
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Term 1 Test 20
Term 2 Test 20
Term 3 Test 20
Yearly Examination 30
Bookwork/Homework 10
Task Schedule
Task Approximate Date Areas of Learning*
Term 1 Test
Week 8 Term 1
Communicating, Problem Solving, Reasoning + Stage 5.1: Revision of Stage 4 number Stage 5.2: Revision of Stage 4 number, Financial Mathematics, Indices Stage 5.3: Revision of Stage 4 number, Financial Mathematics, Indices
Term 2 Test
Week 7 Term 2
Communicating, Problem Solving, Reasoning + Stage 5.1: Financial Mathematics, Algebraic Techniques, Equations Stage 5.2: Algebraic Techniques, Right-Angled Triangles Stage 5.3: Right-Angled Triangles, Linear Relationships
Term 3 Test
Week 6 Term 3
Communicating, Problem Solving, Reasoning + Stage 5.1: Right-Angled Triangles, Linear Relationships, Area and Surface-Area, Volume Stage 5.2: Linear Relationships, Area and Surface-Area, Volume, Indices Stage 5.3: Area and Surface-Area, Volume, Indices, Properties of Geometrical Figures
Yearly Examination
Week 3 Term 4
Communicating, Problem Solving, Reasoning + Stage 5.1: All previously covered topics + Indices, Properties of Geometrical Figures Stage 5.2: All previously covered topics + Properties of Geometrical Figures Stage 5.3: All previously covered topics + Non-Linear Relationships
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Areas of Assessment
Knowledge and Understanding Movement Competencies
Research Tactical Movement
Problem Solving Motivation and Behavioural Skills
Personal and Social Attributes
Proportion of Marks
Task type % Weighting
Research Task 20
Coursework 20
Movement Competencies 20
Tactical Movement 20
Motivation and Behavioural Skills 10
Personal and Social Attributes 10
Task Schedule
Task Approximate date Areas of learning
Media Review/Research Report Term 1
Week 10 Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies
Yearly Examination Term 4 Week 3
All Theory and Practical Courses
Practical assessments Ongoing Dance, Cross Country, Athletics, Game Sense and Sport Skills
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SCIENCE
Areas of Assessment
Knowledge
Practical Skills
Process Skills
Communication Skills
Proportion of Marks
Task type % Weighting
Data Processing Skills (Topic 9.1 and Skills)
25
Research Task (Topics 9.1 – 9.2)
25
Practical Examination
ICAS (Topics 9.1- 9.3 and Skills) Compulsary for 9S1 & 9S2, Optional for other classes
25
Yearly Examination (Topics 9.1 – 9.3 and Skills)
25
Task Schedule
Task
Approximate Date
Areas of Learning
Bookmark and Data Processing Skills Term 1 Week 8/9 Topic 9.1 and Skills
Research Task Term 2 Week 5 - 9 Topics 9.1 – 9.2
Practical Examination / ICAS
Term 2 Week 2/6,
ICAS exam on 31 May Topics 9.1 – 9.3 and Skills
Yearly Examination & Bookmark Term 4 Week 4 Topics 9.1 – 9.3 and Skills
In addition to the scheduled formal assessment tasks, students will also be assessed informally during class
activities for successfully achieving all course work requirements and syllabus outcomes.
Students will be notified of any changes that may occur during the 2018.
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ELECTIVE COURSE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES
AGRICULTURE Areas of Assessment
Knowledge and Understanding Oral Skills
Practical Skills Written and ICT Skills
Proportion of Marks
Task Type Weighting
%
Topic Tests 40
Bookwork and Classwork 10
Assignments (Two Research Tasks) 20
Practical Assessment 30
Task Schedule
Task Approximate Date Areas of Learning
Topic Test Term 1 Week 3
Farm Safety
Topic Test Term 1 Week 8
Apiculture
Assignment – Hand in Term 2 Week 3
Apiculture
Topic Test Term 2 Week 8
Sheep
Topic Test Term 3 Week 1
Prime Lamb
Assignment – Hand in and Oral in Class Term 3 Week 9
Sheep
Practical Assessment
Ongoing Practical Skills
Bookwork and Classwork
Ongoing Written and Oral Skills
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Languages Other Than English - CHINESE
Areas of Assessment
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Class Exam – Half-Yearly and Yearly
Listening and responding 15
Reading and responding 25
Speaking 10
Writing 10
Topic Test 25
Writing Assignment 15
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
Half-Yearly and Yearly Examination
Term 2 Term 4
Listening and responding Reading and responding Speaking Writing
Topic Test
Term 1 Term 3
Vocabulary – Chinese pinyin and character Listening and responding Reading and responding
Writing Assignment
Term 1 Term 3
Writing in Chinese character
Reading and responding Writing
Listening and responding Speaking
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COMMERCE
Areas of Assessment
Applies consumer, financial, business, legal and employment concepts and terminology in a variety of contexts
Monitors and modifies the implementation of plans designed to solve commercial and legal problems and issues
Analyses the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a range of consumer, financial, business, legal and employment contexts
Selects and organises commercial and legal information from a variety of sources
Examines the role of law in society Researches and assesses commercial and legal information using a variety of sources
Analyses key factors affecting commercial and legal decisions
Explains commercial and legal information using a variety of forms
Evaluates options for solving commercial and legal problems and issues
Works independently and collaboratively to meet individual and collective goals within specified timelines
Proportion of Marks
Task Type Weighting
%
Research Tasks 50
Tests 50
Task Schedule
Task Approximate Date Areas of Learning
Running a Business Test: test / concepts and comprehension / skills
Term 1 Week 8
Option 11 – Running a Business
Research Task: gathering and communication Term 2 Week 2
Core 2.2 – Employment Issues
Community Participation Test: test / concepts and comprehension / skills
Term 3 Week 9
Option 10 – Community Participation
Travel Itinerary Task: Research Task: gathering and communication
Term 4 Week 2
Option 4 – Global Links Option 7 – Travel
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DRAMA
Areas of Assessment
Knowledge and Understanding Analysis
Investigation Research
Performing Speaking Skills
Written Skills Movement Skills
Presentation Making
Appreciating/Reflecting
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
From the Dreaming to Dramatic Meaning Group Devised Performance 20
Logbook (including research) and Reflection Statement 10
Tear of the Clown- Commedia dell’Arte Performance 20
Logbook and Reflection Statement 10
Physical Theatre Workshop 10
Widening the Lens- Agit Prop Film, Script and Storyboard 20
Logbook 10
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
From the Dreaming to Dramatic
Meaning
Term 2
Week 2
Making
Performing
Logbook and Reflection Statement Term 2
Week 2 Appreciating/Reflecting
Commedia dell’Arte Performance Term 3
Week 5
Making
Performing
Logbook and Reflection Statement Term 3
Week 5 Appreciating/Reflecting
Physical Theatre Workshop
Performance
Term 3
Week 8
Making
Performing
Agit Prop Film, Script and
Storyboard
Term 4
Week 3
Making
Performing
Logbook and Reflection Statement Term 4
Week 3 Appreciating/Reflection
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Areas of Assessment
Knowledge, understanding and skills related to food hygiene, safety and the provision of quality food
Knowledge and understanding of food properties, processing and preparation and an appreciation of their interrelationship to produce quality food
Knowledge and understanding of nutrition and food consumption and an appreciation of the consequences of food choices on health
Skills in researching, evaluating and communicating issues in relation to food
Skills in designing, producing and evaluating solutions for specific food purposes
Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the significant role of food in society
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Practical 35
Research 30
Tests / Examinations 20
Classwork 5
Time and resource management 10
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Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
Written research task
Term 1 Week 8
Skills in researching, evaluating and communicating issues in relation to food Skills in designing, producing and evaluating solutions for specific food purposes Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the significant role of food in society
Unit test
Term 1 Week 9
Knowledge, understanding and skills related to food hygiene, safety and the provision of quality food Knowledge and understanding of food properties, processing and preparation and an appreciation of their interrelationship to produce quality food Knowledge and understanding of nutrition and food consumption and an appreciation of the consequences of food choices on health Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the significant role of food in society
Written research task
Term 3 Week 6
Knowledge and understanding of food properties, processing and preparation and an appreciation of their interrelationship to produce quality food Knowledge and understanding of nutrition and food consumption and an appreciation of the consequences of food choices on health
Written research task
Term 4 Week 2
Skills in researching, evaluating and communicating issues in relation to food Skills in designing, producing and evaluating solutions for specific food purposes Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the significant role of food in society
Yearly examination
Term 4 Week 3
Knowledge, understanding and skills related to food hygiene, safety and the provision of quality food Knowledge and understanding of food properties, processing and preparation and an appreciation of their interrelationship to produce quality food Knowledge and understanding of nutrition and food consumption and an appreciation of the consequences of food choices on health Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the significant role of food in society
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Languages Other Than English - FRENCH
Areas of Assessment
Listening
Reading
Speaking
Writing
Proportion of Marks
Task Type
% Weighting
Class Exam – Half-Yearly and Yearly
Listening and responding 15
Reading and responding 15
Speaking 15
Writing 15
Topic Tests
Listening and Responding 10
Reading and Responding 10
Spelling 10
Writing 10
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
Semester Exam – Half-Yearly and Yearly
Term 2 Term 4
Listening and responding Reading and responding Speaking Writing
Topic Tests
Term 1
Listening and responding Reading and responding Speaking Writing
Topic Tests
Term 3
Listening and responding Reading and responding Speaking Writing
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GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY
Areas of Assessment
Knowledge of drawing types, standards and media Class Test
Quality of drawn and rendered images Pencil Drawings
Ability to produce computer images and drawings CAD Drawings
Analysing and problem solving ability Assignment
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Pencil Drawings 35
CAD Drawings 35
Assignment 15
Class Test 15
Task Schedule – SEMESTER 1
Task Approximate Date Areas of Learning
Assignment 1
Term 1 Week 8
Portfolio submission containing a variety of drawings related to the same article.
Pencil Drawings – Semester 1 (Final Submission Date)
Term 2 Week 3
Manual drawing techniques including lettering, pencil drawings, shading and colour rendering.
CAD Drawings – Semester 1 (Final Submission Date)
Term 2 Week 3
CAD Drawings using AutoCAD and/or Rhino.
Half Yearly Test
Term 2 Week 3
Knowledge of drawing types, standards and media.
Task Schedule – SEMESTER 2
Task Approximate Date Areas of Learning
Assignment 2
Term 3 Week 8
Portfolio submission containing a variety of drawings related to the same article.
Pencil Drawings – Semester 2 (Final Submission Date)
Term 4 Week 3
Manual drawing techniques including lettering, pencil drawings, shading and colour rendering.
CAD Drawings – Semester 2 (Final Submission Date)
Term 4 Week 3
CAD Drawings using AutoCAD and/or Rhino.
Yearly Test Term 4 Week 3
Knowledge of drawing types, standards and media.
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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – MULTIMEDIA
Areas of Assessment
Storyboarding and Documentation Computer and Internet Usage
Demonstrated skills in project production Practical Tasks
Knowledge of technology and its applications Test, Research Task
Quality of documentation of design processes
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Practical Tasks 60
Storyboarding 15
Research Task 10
Semester Test 15
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
Photoshop imagery Term 1 Week 4
Development stencils using Photoshop.
Photoshop (Impossible Photo) Term 1 Week 8
Introduction to Photoshop techniques for enhancement of digital pictures and the creation of new images.
Audio planning and Storyboard Term 1 Week 9
Introduction to the development of a storyline using digital sound as a format.
Sound clip folio Term 2 Week 4
Documentation of design process following in creating digital audio clip
Audio Clip complete Term 2 Week 4
Completed radio advertisement using Audacity.
Short film planning and storyboard Term 2 Week 7
Exploration of Flash techniques for animation.
Short Film complete Term 3 Week 7
Completion of a 3minute short film. Video editing.
Yearly Test Term 4 Week 5
Knowledge of technology and its applications
Flash animation Term 4 Week 6
Development of a short 20 to 30 second animation based on a storyline developed by the student.
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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – WOOD
Areas of Assessment
Demonstration of safe working practices Safety Tests, Workshop Behaviour (Teacher Assessment)
Demonstrated skills in project production Practical
Knowledge of technology and its applications Test , Homework, Bookwork
Quality of documentation of design processes Design Folios
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Bookwork 15
Design Folios 10
Class Test 15
Practical Projects 60
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
Practical Mark (Stationery Organiser) Term 1 Week 6
Initial joint work exercise
Book Mark Term 2 Week 3
Book mark based upon class theory and homework exercises
Half Yearly Test Term 2 Week 3
Knowledge of materials, tools and processes
Design Folio (Stool) Term 2 Week 4
Documentation of the construction and management of the stool including workshop drawings
Practical Mark (Stool) Term 2 Week 4
Final mark based upon the major practical exercise
Practical Mark (Paper Towel Holder or Pencil Holder)
Term 3 Week 5
Initial woodturning exercise
Practical Mark (Small Bowl) Term 3
Week 11 Woodturning exercise
Practical Mark (Decorative Box or similar)
Term 4 Week 3
Box making including decoration and hinging of lid
Design Folio (Decorative Box or similar)
Term 4 Week 3
Documentation of the construction and management of the box including workshop drawings
Book Mark Term 4 Week 3
Book mark based upon class theory and homework exercises
Yearly Test Term 4 Week 3
Knowledge of materials, tools and processes
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INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY
Areas of Assessment
Knowledge and understanding of a range of computer software and hardware.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills in order to design and develop creative information and software technology solutions for a variety of real- world problems.
Responsible and ethical attitudes related to the use of information and software technology.
Knowledge and understanding of the effects of past, current and emerging information and software technologies on the individual and society.
Effective communication skills and collaborative work practices leading to information and software technology solutions for specific problems.
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Practical tasks 70
Research assignments 30
Task Schedule – SEMESTER 1
Task Approximate Date Areas of Learning
Introduction to IT practical tasks (word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software)
Term 1 Week 5
Application Software
Programming (Scratch) Term 1
Week 11 Software Development
Robotic practical tasks Term 2 Week 8
Robotics and automated systems
Robotic research assignments Term 2 Week 8
Robotics and automated systems
Task Schedule – SEMESTER 2
Task Approximate Date Areas of Learning
Movie poster Term 3 Week 6
Digital media – graphics and photography
Website/Multimedia assignment
Term 4 Week 4
The internet and website design/ Authoring and multimedia
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JAPANESE
Areas of Assessment
Speaking skills Listening skills
Reading skills Writing skills
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Speaking assignment (1 per semester) 20
Listening test (1 per semester) 30
Reading and writing examination (1 per semester) 50
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
Speaking test 1 Term 1 Week 9
Milestones/ Languages and nationalities
Speaking test 2
Term 3 Week 9
Foods/ Shops/ Invitations
Listening Test 1
Term 2 Week 3
Celebrations Conversations
Listening Test 2
Term 4 Week 3
Eating habits/ Shopping around/ Arranging outings Conversations
Reading and Writing: Half-Yearly examination (in-class)
Term 2 Week 3
Japanese writing system scripts/ Personal history/ Cultural background/ Differences and similarities between Japan and Australia
Reading and Writing : Yearly Examination
Term 4 Week 4-5
Shopping in Australia and Japan/ Leisure activities/ Cultural background/ Differences and similarities between Japan and Australia
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MUSIC
Areas of Assessment
Knowledge and Understanding Analysis
Research Performance Skills
Aural Skills Written Skills
Composition and Class Presentation
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Performing 25
Composing 25
Listening (incorporating musicology, aural skills and theory) 50
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
Performance: Solo Performance (Jazz) Term 1 Week 4
Performing
Composition: Blues Composition Term 1 Week 6
Composing
Knowledge Test: Theory Skills Term 1
Week 10 Listening
Listening Test: Aural Skills Term 2 Week 3
Listening
Performance: Group Australian Folk Song Term 2 Week 5
Performing
Composition: Australian Folk Song Term 2 Week 9
Composing
Performance: Film Music - Program Note and Analysis Term 3 Week 8
Performing
Composition: Film Score and Script Term 3
Week 10 Composing
Written Test: Yearly Examination Term 4
Week 4 Listening
Classroom Presentation: Concepts of Music Term 4 Week 9
Listening
Performance: Own Choice Term 4 Week 9
Performing
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Photographic and Digital Media (PDM)
Areas of Assessment
Knowledge and Understanding Practical skills
Written skills Problem solving
Research and investigation
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Making Photographic and Digital works - still, interactive, moving forms (Portfolio) 40
Journal (Process Diary)/Case Study/ Critical and Historical Interpretations 40
Essay/Short Answer Response/Yearly Examination 20
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
Essay/Short Answer Response: in-class Terms 1,2,3
Week 7
Critical and Historical
Interpretation Component
Case Study: hand-in task Terms 1,2,3
Week 8
Critical and Historical
Interpretation Component
Journal (Process Diary): hand-in task Terms 1,2,3,4
Week 8 Practical Component
Photographic and Digital work (Portfolio): in-class task Terms 1,2,3,4
Week 10 Practical Component
Yearly Examination: in-class Term 4
Week 4
Critical and Historical
Interpretation Component
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES
Areas of Assessment
Knowledge and understanding Movement Competencies
Coursework Tactical Movement
Analysis Motivation and Behavioural Skills
Problem solving Personal and Social Attributes
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Written tasks 10
Coursework 20
Examinations 30
Practical – Movement Competencies 40
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
Examination Term 1
Week 10 Body systems and energy for physical activity
Coursework – Semester 1 Term 2 Week 4
Body Systems, Fundamentals of Movement
Written Task Term 2 Week 4
Fundamentals of Movement
Examination Term 4 Week 4
Physical Fitness, Fundamentals of Movement, Body Systems
Coursework – Semester 2 Term 4 Week 4
Physical Fitness, Australian Sporting Identity
Practical assessments Ongoing Volleyball, Netball, Resistance Training, NRL, Goal ball/Wheelchair Sports
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TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY
Areas of Assessment Knowledge and understanding of the properties and performance of textiles
Skills in the creative documentation, communication and presentation of design ideas
Knowledge and understanding of and skills in design for range of textile applications
Skills in the selection and proficient and creative use of textile materials, equipment and techniques to produce quality textile items
Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the significant role of textiles for the individual consumer and for society
Knowledge and skills to evaluate quality in the design and construction of textile items
Proportion of Marks Task Type % Weighting
Practical 40
Research/Assignment 25
Tests / examinations 25
Time and resource management 10
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
Practical Projects
Term1 Week 10
Knowledge and understanding of the properties and performance of textiles
Term 2 Week 10
Knowledge and understanding of and skills in design for range of textile applications Skills in the selection and proficient and creative use of textile
Term 4 Week 5
materials, equipment and techniques to produce quality textile items
Unit test
Term 2 Week 6
Knowledge and understanding of the properties and performance of textiles Knowledge and understanding of and skills in design for range of textile applications Knowledge and skills to evaluate quality in the design and construction of textile items
Written research
Term 2 Skills in the creative documentation, communication and
Week 5
task Term 4
presentation of design ideas
Week 2
Yearly examination
Term 4 Week 5
Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the significant role of textiles for the individual consumer and for society Knowledge and understanding of the properties and performance of textiles Knowledge and understanding of and skills in design for range of textile applications Knowledge and skills to evaluate quality in the design and construction of textile items
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VISUAL ARTS
Areas of Assessment
Knowledge and Understanding Practical skills
Written skills Problem solving
Research and investigation
Proportion of Marks
Task Type % Weighting
Body of Work (BOW) 40
Process Diary (VAPD)/ Case Study 40
Essay/Short Answer Response/Yearly Examination 20
Task Schedule
Task Approximate
Date Areas of Learning
Essay/Short Answer Response: in-class Terms 1,2,3
Week 7
Critical and Historical Studies Component
Case Study: hand-in task Terms 1,2,3
Week 8
Critical and Historical Studies Component
Process Diary: hand-in task Terms 1,2,3,4
Week 8 Practical Component
Body of Work: in-class task Terms 1,2,3,4
Week 10 Practical Component
Yearly Examination: in-class Term 4
Week 4
Critical and Historical Studies Component