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HSC ASSESSMENT POLICY

2010/2011

Information Handbook on Assessment Components, Weightings and Tasks for Students, Staff and Parents/Carers

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INDEX

Page Assessment Policy 3-6 Late Assessments 7-8 Rights of Appeal 9 HSC Assessment Task Calendar 10-13 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES :

English Studies 14

Standard 15 Advanced 16 Extension 1 17 Extension 2 18

Mathematics 2 Unit; Extension 1; & Extension 2 19 General 20

Science Biology 21 Chemistry 22 Physics 23 Earth and Environmental Science 24

TAS Engineering Studies 25 Food Technology 26 Information Processes & Technology 27 Software Design & Development 28

HSIE Ancient History 29 Business Studies 30 Legal Studies 31 Modern History 32 Society & Culture 33

CAPA Photography 2 Unit 34 Music 35 Visual Arts 36

PD/H/PE

PD/H/PE 37 Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation 38 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COURSES Construction 39 Hospitality Operations 40

Metal & Engineering 41 Primary Industries 42


RICHMOND RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

2011 HSC ASSESSMENT POLICY

WHAT ARE ASSESSMENTS? At the completion of Year 12, schools are required to submit an assessment of student achievement in each subject. The exceptions are those Vocational Education subjects which are competency based. In this case, the student’s log book which records achievement of competencies is submitted to the Board of Studies. Assessments are: • a measurement (mark) of student achievement in the Higher School Certificate courses attempted, measured at points throughout the course. • moderated to adjust the pattern of assessment from individual schools on the basis of total performance in the external Higher School Certificate examination. As assessments are moderated, the school’s final Higher School Certificate assessment mark is confidential and is not given to students. Students receive only their ranking in each subject. Students will be notified officially by the Board of Studies of their ranking through an official ranking notification which is to be collected from the school at the conclusion of the last Higher School Certificate examination. Students may appeal against this rank. (Refer to ‘N’ Determination Appeals, Page 5.)

WHY HAVE ASSESSMENTS?

• Assessments give credit for achievement in some areas of study that are not tested by the external Higher School Certificate examination e.g. laboratory work, oral expression and research skills.

• Students are given credit for their progressive efforts in addition to their performance at a single examination.

COMMENCEMENT OF HSC ASSESSMENTS Assessments will commence in Term 4, 2010 and continue in Terms 1, 2, and 3, 2011. Note: These assessment programs are subject to change if circumstances warrant. If it becomes necessary to

make any change, students will be notified in accordance with the requirements of the Senior Assessment Policy.


COMPLETION OF HSC ASSESSMENT

• The Board of Studies expects students to attempt all assessment tasks set. The minimum requirement is that each student makes a genuine attempt at assessment tasks which contribute in excess of 50% of available marks in that course.

• Where a candidate has been given zero marks because of failure to complete assessment tasks totalling 50% or

more of the final course assessment mark, the Principal must certify that the course has not been studied satisfactorily. (Refer to ‘N’ Determinations, Page 5.) If such a disqualification reduces the total number of units to below 10, then the student would not be eligible for a Higher School Certificate for that year.

STUDENTS STUDYING COURSES WITH REDUCED FACE TO FACE

At times, students may be studying a course which contains a small number of candidates. In this case, the student may have reduced face to face periods. Any student with reduced face to face periods is to follow the procedure set out below: • each student is to supply the Deputy Principal with a copy of their timetable. • periods nominated for study of the course with reduced face to face are to be spent in the Library on work set by the

course teacher. • on entering the Library for each study period, students are to sign an attendance register.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES

• Assessment is based on the attainment of competencies which are recorded in a student Log Book. • Work Placement is mandatory. • Examinations - students who wish to have a VET course included in their ATAR will be required to sit for both the

school examinations and HSC examinations in that course, so that a ranking and school mark can be entered to the Board in case they have a misadventure on the day of the exam.

NOTIFICATION, ORGANISATION AND COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS

At the commencement of each course each teacher will provide students with an assessment task outline which includes the syllabus outcomes to be assessed. Students will be given two weeks written notice of an assessment task. They will also be given information on: • the knowledge/skills outcomes from the syllabus document that the task will assess and type of task, e.g. research,

assignment, oral, test, practical, etc. • arrangements for the task, e.g. the time of day that an out of class task is to be submitted. • the weighting of the task (that is, its relative value in the course). • marking criteria for the task. • feedback on performance in the task. Students should: • ensure that they have a full understanding of the requirements of the assessment task. • attend all lessons so that the necessary knowledge and skills for the task are gained. • plan in advance and start the task as soon as possible rather than leave it to the last minute.


• aim to achieve their best by drawing on previous experience with non-assessable tasks in the subject. • ensure that any work missed due to illness or other approved leave is completed as soon as possible. It is the

student’s responsibility to find out what has been missed in preparation for an assessment task.

Submission/Completion of Tasks

• tasks which require ongoing work and which are submitted on a set date (“hand-in” tasks) must always be submitted before Roll Call on Monday morning – the specific date being specified on the task notification.

• there may only be two tasks set in any given school week that are to be completed during a specified timetabled

period (“in-class” tasks).

• no assessment tasks of any nature are to be due for completion/submission within two weeks prior to a scheduled examination period.

Change of Date for Assessment If it is deemed necessary for the due date of the task to change the decision will be made in consultation with the Deputy Principal, Head Teacher, class teacher and students. Students will be notified in writing of the change.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AN ASSESSMENT TASK • A student must satisfy the requirements of an assessment task on the day set for submission. Failure by a student to

submit the assessment task on the date set for submission will result in an award of zero marks to the student for that task.

• A task that has been awarded zero marks must still be completed and submitted for marking, in order to satisfy the

syllabus outcomes of the course.

REPORTING The achievement of syllabus outcomes together with information on assessment and exams will be reported on twice a year.

MALPRACTICE

Students must be familiar with the guidelines and standards established by the BOS program, “All My Own Work”. This is a compulsory program for all senior students. Any malpractice in examinations, tests or assessment tasks or any attempt to gain unfair advantage over one’s peers will be treated severely and the student may therefore face an ‘N’ determination. Malpractice includes such things as: • cheating of all kinds • plagiarism • missing days or parts of days without good reason immediately before assessment due dates or examinations. If

malpractice in this regard is suspected, a medical certificate may be required and a Application for Late Assessment form must be submitted.

If a whole class or whole course assessment task has been compromised a panel consisting of the senior Executive and Head Teacher will review the circumstances and may deem the task to be void. In this case students may be given an alternative task or the weighting of the original task may be spread across future tasks. The original task will still contribute to class work. Where a student truants a lesson in order to prepare for an assessment task or is identified as preparing for a task in another lesson, the student will be given zero for the task.


DISABILITY ASSISTANCE

Some students because of serious disability may be eligible for assistance. This assistance would apply to in-school assessment tasks under examination conditions, as well as examinations and could include: • extra time • oral interpreter or reader • dictionary or Thesaurus

“N” DETERMINATION

A student will be considered to have satisfactorily completed a course if, in the Principal’s view, there is sufficient evidence that the student has: (a) Followed the course developed or endorsed by the Board of Studies, and (b) Applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course

by the school, and (c) Achieved some or all of the course outcomes. To satisfactorily complete a course with the above requirements, the school determines that a student must attend 85% or over of lessons in each course. Class teachers will check attendance each lesson. Remember, that in relation to assessment tasks, the Board also determines that students must complete assessment tasks which contribute in excess of 50% of the final assessment marks in that course. If course outcomes are not being met, due to absences or lack of a sustained and diligent effort, or because assessment requirements are not being met, students will receive warning letters. Students studying Vocational Education and Training Courses Note that: 1. the above Board of Studies rules apply to these courses 2. work placement is a mandatory component of these courses. A student who does not complete their work placement component will be deemed as not having satisfactorily completed the course.

WARNING LETTERS

The purpose of warning letters is not only to inform students of the possibility of an ‘N’ determination but also to make students aware that they need to take immediate action to rectify the situation. On receiving any warning letter, students should discuss their progress with their teacher and/or Year Adviser. Students should note that the Board requires that only two official letters be sent before the Principal may determine an ‘N’ Award. If a student is to be given an ‘N’ determination, the student will be advised by the Principal.

Note: You will be required to complete and/or submit tasks in each Higher School Certificate course which may not be assessment tasks. Such tasks will be set to ensure that you meet all the course outcomes and will add to your learning for the Higher School Certificate examination. When certifying for the award of the Higher School Certificate a student’s satisfactory progress and completion of course work, principals must consider involvement in both assessments and non-assessment tasks.

A Special Note If you are having any trouble with your work and need to talk to someone,

please approach your Year Adviser or subject teacher.


APPLICATION FOR LATE ASSESSMENT

Students may apply for late submission or extension of an assessment task date in the following circumstances: i) Illness If a student misses a task through illness, a medical certificate should be supplied verifying the illness. Students are to supply the certificate immediately on return to school. The doctor’s (medical) certificate must be dated at the time of the illness. In exceptional circumstances where a student is unable to supply a medical certificate they or their parent must immediately contact the Head Teacher of the subject on the day the task is due. Students must apply for late assessment on the day of their return after an illness. If students are applying for late assessment due to illness the following process must be followed: • The teacher/Head Teacher is to be kept informed as soon as students are aware of events/illness that may affect their

performance/completion of the task. • Complete section 1 of the “Application for Late Assessment” form and attach the medical certificate.

(Forms are available from the subject Head Teacher. An example is shown on page 6.) • The Head Teacher must sight all work completed to that date, demonstrating the progress the student has made. • Take the form to the Head Teacher of the subject to complete. The Head Teacher will make a decision in consultation with the Principal if

appropriate. If the application is approved the Head Teacher will either: a) allow the student to do the same task, if applicable, or b) allow the student to do a suitable replacement task, or c) give an estimate for that task only, based on the quality of the student’s work in the components being assessed.

Note: Failure to supply a medical certificate dated at the time of illness and failure to apply for late assessment on the day of return from an illness will lead to a zero for that task. ii) Misadventure or unforeseen circumstance There must be a serious reason in order to be excused from an assessment task. In such cases the following process must be followed: • The teacher/Head Teacher is to be kept informed as soon as students are aware of events/illness that may affect their

performance/completion of the task. • The Head Teacher must sight all work completed to that date, demonstrating the progress the student has made. • Discuss the reason with the Head Teacher of the subject and complete section 2 of the “Application for Late Assessment” form, stating the

reason why an extension or alternative date is sought. (Forms are available from the subject Head Teacher. An example is shown on page 6.) • Take the form to the Head Teacher of the subject to complete. The Head Teacher will make a decision in consultation with the Principal if

appropriate. If approved, the Principal will notify the Head Teacher of the subject who will either:

a) allow the student to do the same task, if applicable, or b) allow the student to do a suitable alternative task, or c) allow for an estimate for that task only, based on the quality of the student’s work in the components being assessed.

Note: Submitting an application for late assessment does not necessarily mean that an extension will be granted. In the case of school endorsed activities - including Work Placement, TAFE mandatory tasks, sporting representation, debating, public speaking etc: If you are involved in a school endorsed activity, it is your responsibility to complete, by the set date, any assessment tasks that may be due in your absence. You must see the teacher/s involved as soon as you are aware of these commitments and negotiate a solution if the task is an in class activity or exam. If this is the case a Late Assessment Application form must be completed and given to the relevant Head Teacher. Any hand in assessment task will be expected on the due date or before. For Work Placement, a document must be signed by all class teachers acknowledging your absence. This will give you an opportunity to speak to all class teachers about work that may be missed and assessment task issues. It is the student’s responsibility to catch up on any work missed. Being involved in a school endorsed activity is not a reason for late assessment. Being able to manage these commitments successfully requires careful forward planning by the student and communication with the teachers involved. It is essential that teachers are aware of your progress and work efforts and they must be informed of your impending absence prior to any school endorsed activity. In the case of a suspension the student must indicate to the Principal, upon being suspended, if they will miss any assessment tasks during the suspension period. They will then be expected to demonstrate to the Head Teacher of the subject the progress that they have made on the task/s prior to leaving the school to begin their suspension. Once the suspension has been resolved the student must make an application for late assessment. Note: It is the student’s responsibility to see the Head Teacher on the day they know of any circumstance which may require them to miss an assessment task. Alternatively, if a task is missed due to an unforeseen circumstance, it is the student’s responsibility to see the Head Teacher the day they return to school after the absence. Failure to do so will result in a zero for that task.


Principal: Mr C Watkins P.O.Box 510 Lismore NSW 2480 Deputy Principal: Mrs D Williamson Tel: (02) 66213456; 66212123 Deputy Principal: Mr M.Hensley Facsimile: (02) 66222928

APPLICATION FOR LATE ASSESSMENT

Student: _________________________________ Year: _______ Subject: _____________________ Date of assessment task: _____________ Type of task: ______________________________________ Reasons for seeking an extension of time: Complete details in either section 1 or section 2.

1. Illness: (A medical certificate is required. Attach the certificate to this form.) Please state the circumstances of your absence in terms of, for example, the number of days sick before a task or absence on the day. Please also state any other reason an extension may be considered, for example, inability to write due to a broken wrist. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Student’s signature: _______________________________ Parent’s signature: _______________________________

* Hand this form to the Head Teacher of the subject.

Head Teacher’s Recommendation: __________________________________________________________________

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Head Teacher’s signature: _______________________________________ Date: ________________________

The Head Teacher will discuss details with the Principal if appropriate and then inform the student of the outcome

before placing this form on the student’s file.

2. Misadventure or unforeseen circumstance: Please give details of the reason(s) you are seeking an extension. _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Student’s signature: _______________________________ Parent’s signature: _______________________________

Teacher’s Recommendation: _______________________________________________________________________

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Teacher’s Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

Head Teacher’s Recommendation: __________________________________________________________________

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Head Teacher signature: _______________________________________ Date:_______________________________

Principal’s determination:_________________________________________________________________________

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Principal’s signature: ___________________________________ Date: __________________________________

* After completing this section the Principal will inform the Head Teacher of the outcome following discussions

with the student and teaching staff as required. This form is to be placed on the student’s file.


RIGHTS OF APPEAL 1. N’ DETERMINATION APPEALS for NON COMPLETION of COURSE REQUIREMENTS

If an ‘N’ Award has been determined, the student has the right to appeal. A review panel consisting of the Principal, Deputy Principal, Year Adviser and the Head Teacher of the subject will be formed. Students who wish a review of an ‘N’ determination must do so by applying to the Principal by the due date listed by the Board of Studies for 2011. This date may be obtained from the Principal. Students will be notified of the outcome of the appeal and of any continuation of the appeal process. 2. APPEALS AGAINST ASSESSMENT RANKING in HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

COURSES

(a) School Policy Students will be notified of their final ranking for each course studied in their final school report. Students who then consider that their placement in the rank order for any course is not correct, on the basis of feedback on their performance during the course, should appeal to the Principal immediately. Students should note that an assessment review will focus only on the school’s procedures for determining the final assessment mark. Students are not entitled to seek a review of teacher’s judgments of the worth of individual performance in assessment tasks. The marks awarded will not be subject to review as part of this process as students are not given their final assessment mark. Students will be informed of the outcome of the review and be advised of any subsequent appeal to the Board of Studies. (b) Board of Studies The Board of Studies supplies to the school an individual sheet which indicates the final ranking in each course studied. This sheet will be dispatched from the Board of Studies in late October of your HSC year. If there is any variation between the ranking in this sheet and what is on the final school report, the students should appeal to the Principal immediately. Students must adhere to the closing date for such appeals.

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RICHMOND RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

HSC ASSESSMENT TASK CALENDAR 2010 – 2011

Students should note that this booklet covers HSC courses delivered at Richmond River High School. Assessment schedules for courses studied at other LCoSS (Lismore Community of Secondary Schools) campuses will be provided by those schools. In 2010 - 11 this affects students studying Textiles, Drama and Information Processes & Technology at Kadina High School. Students studying courses through Distance Education will be issued assessment schedules by the course provider, usually based at Southern Cross School in Ballina.

Term 4 2010 Week Subject Task Weighting

5 Visual Arts Photography

Case Study 1 Special Effects Stage 2

10% 25%

6 Eng. Ext. 2 Biology Physics Ancient History Information Processes & Technology

Proposal Practical Skills Test (in class) Research Report Research Presentation Pt. 1 Project

10% 15% 25% 15% 10%

7 PDHPE Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation

Health Priorities Report Develop Training Program

20% 20%

8 English Studies Eng. Ext. 1 Eng. St. & Adv. Food Technology Business Studies Society & Culture Music

Unit 1 Writing Portfolio Area of Study (in class) Case Study Management Change Depth Study 1 Oral Presentation (in class)

15% 10% 30% 10% 10% 20% 10%

9 Maths Gen & Adv Earth & Environmental Science Modern History VET Hospitality Legal Studies VET Construction VET Metal & Engineering VET Primary Industries

Assessment (in class) Tectonic Event Report Research / Oral Report (in class) Competencies / Work Placement Research / Oral Competencies Competencies Environmental Project

10% 20% 15% N/A 20% N/A N/A N/A

10 Maths Ext 1 & 2 Chemistry Software Design & Development

Assessment (in class) Research Task Class Project

10% 25% 20%


Term 1 2011

Week Subject Task Weighting

2 VET Hospitality Competencies N/A 3 Eng. St. & Adv.

Eng. Ext. 1 Visual Art

Area of Study Writing Portfolio Case Study 2

30% 10% 20%

4 5 Physics

Modern History Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation Engineering Studies

First Hand Investigation (in class) Research / Essay Skills Assessment Report

25% 15% 20% 10%

6 English Studies Food Technology Information Processes & Technology Ancient History Business Studies PDHPE

Unit 2 Report / Practical (in class) Project Research Presentation Pt. 2 Financial Statements Improving Performance Report

15% 25% 10% 15% 10% 15%

7 PRE EXAMINATION PERIOD ASSESSMENT TASK MORATORIUM 8 9 EXAMINATION PERIOD 10


Term 2 2011

Week Subject Task Weighting

1 Eng. Ext. 2 Eng. Ext. 1 Legal Studies VET Construction VET Metal & Engineering VET Primary Industries VET Hospitality

Viva Voce (in class) Speaking & Listening (in class) Research Option 1 Competencies Competencies Livestock Record Papers Competencies

10% 10 20% N/A N/A N/A N/A

2 Eng. St. & Adv. Module B (in class) 15% 3 Music Composition & Performance 10% 4 Chemistry

Society & Culture Practical Assessment (in class) Core Task

25% 20%

5 English Studies Photography Engineering Studies

Unit 3 Thematic Study Appropriation / Research Topic Test (in class)

15% 25% 15%

6 Society & Culture Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation

Oral Task (in class) Carnival Organisation & Evaluation

10% 20%

7 Business Studies Visual Art

Market Research (in class) Case Study 3 (in class)

15% 20%

8 Eng. Ext. 1 Biology Food Technology Ancient History Modern History Photography

Speaking & Listening First Hand Investigation Experimentation (in class) Research / Essay Response Research / Oral Report (in class) 1st Thematic Study Special Effects Stage 4

10% 20% 25% 15% 15% 20%

9 English Studies Eng. St. & Adv. PDHPE

Unit 4 Module C Training Analysis

15% 15% 20%

10 Eng. Ext. 2 Information Processes & Technology Software Design & Development VET Hospitality VET Construction VET Metal & Engineering VET Primary Industries

Presentation Major Work Major Project Major Project Competencies Competencies Competencies Repair Fences Project

20% 25% 35% N/A N/A N/A N/A


Term 3 2011

Week Subject Task Weighting 1 PRE EXAMINATION PERIOD ASSESSMENT TASK MORATORIUM 2 EXAMINATION PERIOD 3 4 Eng. Ext. 1

Earth & Environmental Science Viewing & Representing Response Research Report

10% 15%

5 Eng. St. & Adv. Module A 15% 6 Biology

Information Processes & Technology Ancient History Business Studies Modern History Society & Culture

Research Task Project Structured Essay Response Global International Study Depth Study 2

25% 15% 15% 15% 15% 10%

7 Maths Adv, Ext 1 & 2 Maths General Legal Studies Music Visual Art PDHPE Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation Engineering Studies

Assessment (in class) Assessment (in class) Research Options 1 & 2 Performance (in class) Case Study 4 Preventative Action Plan Training Journal Report

30% 25% 20% 10% 30% 20% 20% 20%

8 Food Technology Investigation / Practical (in class) 10% 9 VET Hospitality

VET Metal & Engineering VET Construction VET Primary Industries Livestock Handling Tests

Competencies Competencies Competencies Competencies

N/A N/A N/A N/A

10 Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation Practical Participation (ongoing) 20%


SUBJECT: ENGLISH STUDIES – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2 TASK 3 TASK 4 TASK 5 TASK 6

Term 4 Week 8

2010

Term 1 Week 6

2011

Term 1 Week 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 5

2011

Term 2 Week 9

2011

Term 3 Week 5

2011

Unit 1

Unit 2 Exam One Unit 3 Unit 4 Personal Project

Forms of texts: Language & Techniques

30

5

5

10

5

5

Listening & Viewing, speaking & Representing

30

5

10

10

5

Reading & Writing

25

5

10

5

5

Planning & Working Individually & Collaboratively

15

15

Marks

100 15 15 20 15 15 20


SUBJECT: ENGLISH STANDARD – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASKS 1 & 2

TASK 3 TASK 4 TASK 5 TASK 6 TASK 7

Term 4 Week 8

2010 & Term 1

Week 3 2011

Term 1 Weeks 9 &

10 2011

Assessing AOS

Term 2 Week 2

2011

Term 2 Week 9

2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Term 3 Week 5

2011

Area of Study Exam One

Module B Close Study of

Text

Module C Texts & Society

Exam Two

Module A Experience

Through Language

Listening

15

15

Term 4

Speaking

15

15

Writing

30

10

AOS 5

MOD B 5

10

Reading

25

5

AOS 5

MOD C 5

10

Viewing &

Representing

15

15

Marks

100 30 10 15 15 10 20


SUBJECT: ENGLISH ADVANCED – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS WEIGHTINGS TASK 1 & 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5

TASK 6

TASK 7

Term 4 Week 8 2010

& Term 1 Week 3

2011

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011 Assessing

AOS

Term 2 Week 2

2011

Term 2 Week 9

2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011 Assessing All Units

Term 3 Week 5

2011

Area of Study Exam One

Module B Critical Study

of Text

Module C Representation and Texts

Exam Two

Module A Comparative Text Study

Listening

15

15

Term 4

Speaking

15

15

Writing

30

10

AOS 5

MOD B 5

10

Reading

25

5

AOS 5

MOD C 5

10

Viewing &

Representing

15

15

Marks

100

30

10

15

15

10

20


SUBJECT: ENGLISH EXTENSION 1 – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2 TASK 3 TASK 4

TASK 5

Term 4 Week 8 2010 &

Term 1 Week 3 2011

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 1 2011&

Term 2 Week 8 2011

Term 3 Week 4

2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Writing Portfolio

Exam One Speaking and Listening

Viewing & Representing

Response

Exam Two

Speaking & Listening

10

10

Reading & Writing

30

10

10

10

Viewing & Representing

10

10

Marks

50 10 10 10 10 10


SUBJECT: ENGLISH EXTENSION 2 – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

Term 4 Week 6

2010

Term 2 Week 1

2011

Term 2 Week 10

2011

Proposal Vive Voce: Interview &

Discussion of Progress of Project

Presentation of Report for Major

Work

50

10

20

20

Marks

50 10 20 20


SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS (2 UNIT) – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

Term 4 Week 9 (Adv)

Week 10 (Ext 1 & 2) 2010

TASK 2

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

TASK 3

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

TASK 4

Term 3 Week 7 2011

Assessment

Exam One Assessment

Exam Two Major Assessment

Assessment

Mathematics Advanced

100

10

25

40

25

Mathematics Extension 1

50

5

15

15

15

Mathematics Extension 2

100

10

30

30

30


SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS GENERAL – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

Term 4 Week 9

2010

Term 1 Weeks 9 &10

2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Term 3 Week 7

2011

Assessment Exam One Assessment

Exam Two Assessment

Assessment

Knowledge Skills

45

5

10

20

10

Applications

55

5

15

20

15

Marks

100 10 25 40 25


SUBJECT: BIOLOGY – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5

Term 4 Week 6 2010

Term 1 Weeks 9 &10

2011

Term 2 Week 8 2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Term 3 Week 6 2011

Practical Skills Test

(In Class)

Exam One First-hand Investigation

(Hand In)

Exam Two Research Task Hand In

Knowledge and understanding The history, nature, and

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

Cell ultrastructure and processes, biological diversity, environmental interactions, mechanisms of inheritance and biological evolution

40

10

5

15

10

Investigation skills Skills in planning and

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

30

10

10

10

Scientific thinking Skills in scientific thinking,

problem-solving, and in communicating understanding and conclusions

30

5

5

5

10

5

Marks

100 15 15 20 25 25


SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3 TASK 4

Term 4 Week 10 2011

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 4 2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Research Task Batteries (Hand in)

Exam One

Practical Assessment Titrations (In class)

Exam Two

Knowledge and understanding

40

10

5

5

20

SKILLS FHIs

30

5

20

5

SKILLS Problem solving,

30

15

15

Marks

100 25 10 25

40


SUBJECT: PHYSICS – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

Term 4 Week 6 2010

Term 1 Week 5 2011

Term 1 Weeks 9 &10

2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011 Space Research

Report (Hand In)

First Hand Investigation Motors and generators (In class)

Exam One

Exam Two

Knowledge and understanding

40

10

5

5

20

SKILLS FHIs

30

15

5

10

SKILLS, – Problem solving,

30

15

5

10

Marks

100 25 25 10 40


SUBJECT: EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3 TASK 4 TASK 5 Term 4

Week 9 2010

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 3 Week 4 2011

Term 3 Weeks 1 & 2

2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Tectonic Event Report

(Hand In)

Exam One Research Report – Mass

Extinctions (Hand In)

Exam Two Exam Two Investigation Gathering/

Interpreting Data (In class)

Knowledge and understanding - History, nature, practice, application, uses, implications, research, development of Earth and Environmental Science and their implications for society and the environment, current issues the resources of Earth, the abiotic features of the environment, models to explain structures and processes of change, Australian resources and biotic impacts on the environment

40

10

5

5

20

SKILLS in - Planning, conducting first-hand investigations and in communicating information and understanding based on these investigations

30

5

5

5

5

10

SKILLS in Science today – Problem solving, scientific thinking, in communicating understanding and conclusions

30

5

5

5

10

5

Marks

100 20 15 15 35 15


SUBJECT: YEAR 12 ENGINEERING STUDIES – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3 TASK 4 TASK 5 Term 1

Week 5 2011

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 5 2011

Term 3 Weeks 7 2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Engineering Report Civil Structures and Personal and Public Transport

Exam One Topic Test Telecommunications

Engineering Report Aerodynamics

Exam Two

Scope of the Profession

20

5

5

5

5

Knowledge of Engineering Principals

40

5

10

10

15

Communication Skills

10

5

5

Understanding the Impacts of Engineering

10

5

5

Management and Problem solving

10

5

5

The application of Engineering Methodology

10

5

5

Marks

100 10

15 15 20 40


SUBJECT: FOOD TECHNOLOGY – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5 TASK 6

Term 4 Week 8 2010

Term 1 Week 6 2011

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 8 2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Term 3 Week 8

2011

The Australian Food Industry

Food

Manufacture

Exam One

Food Product Development

Exam Two

Nutrition

Case Study

Report

Exam

Experimentation

Exam

Investigation

Knowledge

20

5

5

10

Research Communication Analysis

30

10

5

5

5

5

Experimentation Preparation

30

10

15

5

Design Evaluation Implementation

20

5

5

5

5

Marks

100 10 25 10 25 20 10


SUBJECT: INFORMATION PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGY – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5

Term 4 Week 6

2010

Term 1 Week 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 10

2011

Term 3 Week 2 & 3

2011

Term 3 Week 6

2011

Project

Exam One Major Project Exam Two Project

Project Management

20

5

10

5

Information systems & databases

20

10

5

5

Communication systems

20

10

10

Options

40

5

15

5

15

Marks

100 10 25 25 25 15


SUBJECT: SOFTWARE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

Term 4 Week 10

2010

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 10

2011

Term 4 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Class Project Exam One Major Project Exam Two

Development & Impact of Software Solutions

15

10

5

Software Development Cycle

40

10

5

20

5

Developing a Solution Package

25

10

15

Option Topic

20

20

Marks

100 20 15 35 30


SUBJECT: ANCIENT HISTORY ASSESSMENT – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5

TASK 6

Term 4 Week 6 2010

Term 1 Week 6 2011

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 8 2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Term 3 Week 6 2011

Research/oral

report/media presentation Core Study-Pompeii and Herculaneum

Research/oral report/media presentation

Part II Core Study-Pompeii and Herculaneum

Exam One

Research/ essay response

Part III Historical Period- Greece – 500-440 BC

Exam Two Structured essay response Part IV

Ancient Society – Spartan society

Knowledge and understanding of course content

40

10*

30

Source-based skills: analysis, synthesis and evaluation of historical information from a variety of sources

20

15

5

Historical inquiry and research

20

15 5

Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms

20

5

15

Marks

100 15 15 10 15 30 15


SUBJECT: BUSINESS STUDIES – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5 TASK 6

Term 4 Week 8

2010

Term 1 Week 6

2011

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 7

2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Term 3 Week 6

2011

Management Change

Financial Statements

Exam One Market Research

Exam Two Global

Knowledge and Understanding

40

20

20

Inquiry and research

20

10

10

Stimulus-based skills

20

10

10

Communication of business information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms

20

5

10

5

Marks

100 10 10 20 15 30 15


SUBJECT: LEGAL STUDIES – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5

Term 4 Week 8

2010

Term 1

Weeks 9 & 10 2011

Term 2 Week 1

2011

Term 3

Weeks 2 & 3 2011

Term 3 Week 7

2011

Research/Oral Human Rights

Crime

Exam One

Research

Crime/Option 1

Exam Two

Research

Options 1 & 2


60

5

20

5

20

10

Research

20

5

10

5

Communication

20

10

5

5

Marks

100 20 20 20 20 20


SUBJECT: MODERN HISTORY – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5

TASK 6

Term 4 Week 9 2011

Term 1 Week 5 2011

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 8 2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Term 3 Week 6 2011

Research/ oral report/media presentation

The Core –WW1 and its Aftermath

Research/ Essay

National Study Germany

Exam One

Research/ Oral report

Personality- Albert Speer

Exam Two International Study


40

5

5

5

20

5

Source-based skills: analysis, synthesis and evaluation of historical information from a variety of sources

20

5

5

10

Historical inquiry and research

20

10

10

Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms

20

5

10

5

Marks

100 15 15 10 15 30 15


SUBJECT: SOCIETY AND CULTURE – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5

TASK 6

Term 4 Week 8 2010

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 6

2011

Term 2 Week 4

2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Term 3 Week 6

2011

Depth study one

Exam One Oral Task Core Task Exam Two Depth Study 2


50

5

5

5

30

5

Application and evaluation of social and cultural research methodologies

30

10

5

10

5

Communication of information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms

20

5

10

5

Marks

100 20 10 10 20 30 10


SUBJECT: PHOTOGRAPHY 2 UNIT – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

Term 4 Week 5

2010

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 2 Week 5

2011

Term 3 Week 6

2011

Special Effects Stage 1 & 2

Written Test Exam One

Thematic Study Appropriation/

Research

Special Effects Stage 3

D11,D12,D13, D14,D15,D16, WP2,WP3,WP4,WP6,M6

25

25

D11,D12,D13, D14,D15,WP2,WP3,WP4,WP6,M6

25

25

D11,D12,D13 D14,D15,WP2,WP3,WP4,WP6

25

25

D11,D12,D13, D14,D15,WP2,WP3,WP4,WP6,M6

25

25

Marks

100 25 25 25 25


SUBJECT: MUSIC – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5

Term 4 Week 8

2010

Term 2 Week 3

2011

Term 1 Weeks 9 & 10

2011

Term 3 Weeks 2 & 3

2011

Term 3 Week 7

2011

Exam One

Exam Two

Performance Core

10

10

One Performance

Composition Core

10

10

Composition & Performance

Musicology Core

10

10

Portfolio & Viva/Oral

Presentation

Aural Core

25

10

Written Response

15

Written Response

Electives

45

30

(Depends on Elective)

15

(Depends on Elective

Marks

100 10 10 10 45 25


SUBJECT: VISUAL ARTS – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK4

Term 4 Week 5

2010

Term 1 Week 3

2011

Term 2 Week 7

2011

Term 3 Week 7

2011

Case Study 1

Case Study 2 and

Exam One

Case Study 3

Case Study 4 and

Exam Two

Art Criticism and Art History

50

5

15

10

20

Artmaking

50

Major Work

Visual Diary

Body of Work

Completed HSC Body of Work

5

5

10

30

Marks

100 10 20 20 50


SUBJECT: PD/H/PE – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4 TASK 5

Term 4 Week 7

2010

Term 1 Week 6

2011

Term 2 Week 9

2011

Term 3 Week 7

2011

Exam period In Term 3 2011

Health Priorities Report

Training Analysis

Preventative Action Plan

Exam Two

Core 1: Health Priorities in Australia

30

20

10

Option 4: Improving Performance

20

15

5

Core 2: Factors Affecting Performance

30

20

10

Option 3: Sports Medicine

20

20

Marks

100 20 15 20 20 25


SUBJECT: SPORT, LIFESTYLE AND RECREATION – 2010/2011

COMPONENTS

WEIGHTINGS TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

TASK 5

Term 4 Week 7

2010

Term 1 Week 5

2011

Term 2 Week 6

2011

Term 3 Week 7

2011

Ongoing

Develop Training Program

Skills Assessment Carnival Organistation & Evaluation

Training Journal Ongoing Practical

Participation

Fitness

20

20

Aquatics 20

20

Games and Sports Applications 1

20

20

Individual Games and Sports Applications

20

20

All Course

20

20

Marks

100 20 20 20 20 20


SUBJECT: YEAR 12 VET CONSTRUCTION – 2010/2011

Assessment Task No 1 TASK 2 TASK 3 TASK 4 TASK 4

Undertake and complete all practical assessments. All booklets and paperwork to be submitted for assessment.

Term 4 Week 9

2010

Term 2 Week 1

2011

Term 2 Week 10

2011

Term 3 Week 9

2011

TBA

Competencies to be assessed

Complete Major Project Tables Competencies assessed CPCCCM1002A CPCCCM1003A CPCCCM1004A CPCCCM2001A CPCCCM1005A CPCCOHS2001A CPCCCA2001A CPCCCA2002A

Complete Saw Horse Competencies assessed CPCCCM1002A CPCCCM1003A CPCCCM1004A CPCCCM2001A CPCCCM1005A CPCCOHS2001A CPCCCA2001A CPCCCA2002A Complete First Aid Unit

Bricklaying/blocklaying Competencies assessed CPCCCM1002A CPCCCM1003A CPCCCM1004A CPCCCM2001A CPCCCM1005A CPCCBL2001A CPCCBL2002A CPCCCM2006A

Finish bricklaying/blocklaying Do projects around school CPCCBL2001A CPCCBL2002A CPCCCM2006A CPCCCM2004A

Work Placement


SUBJECT: YEAR 12 VET HOSPITALITY – 2010/2011

All booklets and paperwork to be submitted for assessment. Undertake and complete all related practical assessments

Assessment Task No

TASK 1

TASK 2

TASK 3

TASK 4

Due Date

Term 4 Week 9

2010

Term 2 Week 1

2011

Term 2 Week 10

2011

Term 3 Week 9

2011

SITXCOM002A Work in a socially diverse environment SITHCCC007A Prepare sandwich Work Placement - 35 hours and all administration

SITXFSA001A Implement food safety procedures SITHFAB003A Serve food and beverage to customers SITHFAB012A Prepare and serve espresso coffee

SITHCCC006A Prepare appetisers and salads SITXENV001A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices SITHFAB010A Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

SITHIND001A Develop and update hospitality industry knowledge SITHIND002A Apply hospitality skills in the workplace

Portfolio

Portfolio

Portfolio

Portfolio


SUBJECT: YEAR 12 VET METAL AND ENGINEERING – 2010/2011

Assessment Task No TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3 TASK 4

Due Date

Term 4 Week 9

2010

Term 2 Week 1

2011

Term 2 Week 10

2011

Term 3 Week 9

2011 MEM 14004A

Plan to undertake a routine task MEM 05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding

MEM 05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding

MEM 05012C Perform routine metal arc welding

MEM 18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

MEM 15002A Apply quality systems

MEM 1024A Apply quality procedures

MEM 16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment.

MEM 5.5B Carry out mechanical cutting

MEM 1111B Undertake manual handling

MEM 16006A Organise and communicate information

MEM 16005A Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

MEM 12023A Perform Engineering Measurement MEM 12024A

Perform computations

Practical Exercises Practical Exercises Practical Exercises Practical Exercises

Major Project Design Major Project Design Major Project Design Major Project Design

School Projects

School Projects School Projects School Projects

Undertake and complete all practical assessments. All booklets and paperwork to be submitted for assessment.


SUBJECT: YEAR 12 VET PRIMARY INDUSTRIES – 2010/2011

Assessment Task No TASK 1

TASK 2 TASK 3 TASK 4

Due Date Term 4 Week 9 2010

Term 2 Week 1 2011

Term 2 Week 10 2011

Term 3 Week 9 2011

Environmental Project – Practical and Assignment

Livestock Record Papers

Repair Fences Project Livestock Handling Tests

RTC 2702A Environmental work practices RTD 2202A Erosion and sediment control RTC 2801A Workplace communication

RTE 2144A Regular livestock observations RTE 2115A Muster and move livestock RTC 2801A Workplace communications RTC 2701A Follow OHS procedures RTE 2136A Load and unload livestock

RTC 2209A Install, maintain and repair fencing RTE 2201A Carry out basic electric fencing operations RTE 2115A Muster and move livestock RTE 2144A Regular livestock observations

RTE 2113A Monitor livestock to parturition RTE 3133A Prepare livestock for competition RTC 2801A Participate in workplace communications RTC 2309A Operate tractors RTE 2308A Operate ride on vehicles

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