YEAR 9 2018 ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING ...

YEAR 9 2018

ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING PROCEDURES

Pennant Hills High School Responsibility Integrity Achievement

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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


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.

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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.


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


Topic Test Term 1 Week 3

Farm Safety


Apiculture

Assignment – Hand in Term 2 Week 3

Apiculture


Sheep


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


Languages Other Than English - CHINESE

Areas of Assessment

Proportion of Marks


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


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


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


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

Pennant Hills High School – Year 9 Assessment and Reporting Procedures, 2017 –

DRAMA

Areas of Assessment

Knowledge and Understanding Analysis

Investigation Research

Performing Speaking Skills

Written Skills Movement Skills

Presentation Making

Appreciating/Reflecting

Proportion of Marks


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


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


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


Week 3 Appreciating/Reflection


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


Practical 35

Research 30

Tests / Examinations 20

Classwork 5

Time and resource management 10


Task Schedule

Task Approximate


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


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


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


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


Semester Exam – Half-Yearly and Yearly

Term 2 Term 4


Topic Tests

Term 1


Topic Tests

Term 3



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


Pencil Drawings 35

CAD Drawings 35

Assignment 15

Class Test 15

Task Schedule – SEMESTER 1


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.



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.


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


Practical Tasks 60

Storyboarding 15

Research Task 10

Semester Test 15

Task Schedule

Task Approximate


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.


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.


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


Bookwork 15

Design Folios 10

Class Test 15

Practical Projects 60

Task Schedule

Task Approximate


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


Knowledge of materials, tools and processes


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


Practical tasks 70

Research assignments 30



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



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


JAPANESE

Areas of Assessment

Speaking skills Listening skills

Reading skills Writing skills

Proportion of Marks


Speaking assignment (1 per semester) 20

Listening test (1 per semester) 30

Reading and writing examination (1 per semester) 50

Task Schedule

Task Approximate


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


MUSIC

Areas of Assessment

Knowledge and Understanding Analysis

Research Performance Skills

Aural Skills Written Skills

Composition and Class Presentation

Proportion of Marks


Performing 25

Composing 25

Listening (incorporating musicology, aural skills and theory) 50

Task Schedule

Task Approximate


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


Photographic and Digital Media (PDM)

Areas of Assessment

Knowledge and Understanding Practical skills

Written skills Problem solving

Research and investigation

Proportion of Marks


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


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



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


Yearly Examination: in-class Term 4

Week 4




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


Written tasks 10

Coursework 20

Examinations 30

Practical – Movement Competencies 40

Task Schedule

Task Approximate


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


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


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


VISUAL ARTS

Areas of Assessment

Knowledge and Understanding Practical skills

Written skills Problem solving

Research and investigation

Proportion of Marks


Body of Work (BOW) 40

Process Diary (VAPD)/ Case Study 40

Essay/Short Answer Response/Yearly Examination 20

Task Schedule

Task Approximate


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


Process Diary: hand-in task Terms 1,2,3,4


Body of Work: in-class task Terms 1,2,3,4


Yearly Examination: in-class Term 4

Week 4


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