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Assessment Outlines – Semester Two

Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning and is on‐going at ISS. Assessment

tasks for Semester Two 2018 are contained in this booklet and they are listed by subject. The

tasks are also ordered by week due at the end of the booklet.

Please note the following points:

The weeks are ordered over the entire semester, weeks 1– 19.

Student task sheets should be printed out and given to students, with the relevant marking criteria included. Not all tasks are done at home. Some are done in class or under examination conditions at school. In addition to these major assessment tasks, smaller, formative tasks may be issued in the intervening weeks as well as regular homework. Due dates are approximate and are provided as a guide for when the assessments should take place. Dates may change if unforeseen circumstances prevent them from happening. Submission of assessment items is according to policy outlined in the student diary. Marks for Assessment Items will be posted on PowerSchool Gradebook which parents / guardians can access via the Parent Portal using their password.

Please do not hesitate to contact the teacher concerned or myself for clarification if required.

Megan Navunisaravi

Head of High School

Week DueTopic Assessment Item

Year: 10

International School SuvaAssessment Outlines - Semester Two, 2018

Option Name: Teacher(s):

Weighting towards

Final Grade

Accounting H Murphy

3Limited liability companies and manufacturing accounts In-Class Activity (short responses and vocabulary) 50

5Ratio Analysis Test 50

7All Topics Mock Examination 0

Course Outline

This semester the students will continue to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the principles and purposes of Accounting for limited liability companies and manufacturing businesses. Students will demonstrate improved skills in the analysis and interpretation of information and present accounting information in appropriate form and notation.


Year: 10



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Final Grade

Art K Reimann

13IGCSE Examination IGCSE-Examination Final Piece 50

13IGCSE Examination IGCSE-Examination Support Material 50

Course Outline

The course of study this semester involves the conclusion of coursework and twelve weeks of preparation for the broad-based assignment required for the IGCSE Art examination. Students will develop ideas based on the criteria, experiment with materials and complete two A2 sheets (four sides) of supporting studies for the examination. During the examination students will have eight hours to complete their final response to their chosen topic.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Business Studies B Harris

2Analysis of Accounts In Class Examination Questions 50

5External Influences on Business Activity. In Class Activity - Paper 2 Questions 50


Course Outline

Students will study the impact of government control on business activity. They will look at government economic objectives and their possible influence on the business environment. Students will examine environmental concerns and ethical issues as both opportunities and constraints for business, look at the international economy in relation to a business and discuss the importance of globalization. Additionally, students will study multinational companies (growth and global impact) and the impact changing an exchange rate has on business. The work this semester also focuses on preparation and revision for the final examination in October.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Chinese C Chen

5Pesonal life

School life

Leisure life

Holiday experiences

Autobiography Part 1 50

10Living surroundings and Habits

Media influence

Future plan

Autobiography Part 2 50

Course Outline

This semester students will focus on improving their writing skills by producing an autobiography of themselves in Chinese. They are required to integrate all they have learnt in terms of vocabulary, sentence structure and idioms for the duration of the course and write their life stories to Chinese audiences. Students will improve their confidence in presenting their ideas realistically and creatively in the language.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Coordinated Science A Bijay/F Stevens/M Lewis

4Ecology (Biology) Designed Experiment 30

5Fertilizers (Chemistry) PowerPoint Presentation / video 30


9Semester content for Coordinated Science Examination 40

Course Outline

In Biology, the semester begins with environmental studies. Students look at the interactions of an organism with its environment, conservation issues and selected cycles (water, carbon and nitrogen). They then engage with climate science and the enhanced green-house effect. Finally, the students revise evolution and inheritance.

In Physics, students begin the semester by looking at the relation between electricity and magnetism, then they move on to radioactive decay and the uses of radioactive isotopes. They compare alpha, beta and gamma radiation. This then leads into discussion of half-life and the dangers of ionising radiation. The semester ends with revision of all topics.

In Chemistry, students begin by looking at the chemistry of water. This is followed by investigation of the manufacture of ammonia and sulfuric acid both which use gases from the air as reactants and then the chemical composition of fertilizers and their effects on plants. Towards the end of the semester, students will study the variety of purification techniques available to chemists. The course is completed by looking at reaction rates and factors affecting the rates of reactions.

Revision will be ongoing in the lead up to both the Mock Examination in Week 7 and the final examinations with IGCSE papers from previous years being used as preparation.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Drama A Karountzos

3Scripted performance Element and Character Design Brief 30

9Scripted Performance Performance 50

11Scripted Performance Performance Evaluation 10

12Scripted Performance Journal 10

Course Outline

Students will be working on selecting and interpreting a theatrical script in preparation for a performance. Their study will focus on style, characterization, genre and the unity of dramatic elements. Students will be given the opportunity to work extensively on a collaborative project, enabling them to create a performance for a specific audience. Through this experience they will develop their interpretive skills that will help them effectively and critically reflect evaluate theatrical performances.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

English Language and Literature E Sims

5Revision Test Revision Test 50

7All Topics Language and Literature Mock Examinations 0

11All topics Revision Assessment 50

Course Outline

In the third term, students begin by reviewing Shakespeare's Henry V followed by revision of the short stories from the anthology 'Stories of Ourselves'. Focus will be placed on anaylzing the works as well as developing a personal response to the various characters, conflicts, and themes presented. In addition, students will continue to prepare for their IGCSE examinations and complete a full set of formal mock examinations. Extensive practice papers and supervised revision will prepare all students for their externally moderated assessments.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

English Language N Raj

3Issues in Life of Pi Written Response 35

5Various Topics Narrative/Descriptive Writing 35

10Various Topics Directed Writing 30

Course Outline

This semester students will have the opportunity to read, interpret, evaluate and respond to a range of text types in English. The range includes news articles, novel, letters, feature articles and documentaries. It is expected that students will deepen their understanding and appreciation of the ways in which writers use English to express meaning and achieve effects. The aim of the program is to encourage students to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and to further their awareness of the ways in which English can be used. It is hoped that students will develop more general analysis and communication skills such as synthesis, inference, and the ability to order facts and present opinions effectively.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

French S Bale/L Delneuville

3Term 3 Topics Writing, Listening, Speaking 20

5All Topics Reading, Writing, Speaking 30


10All Topics Speaking 30

11All Topics IGCSE Final Speaking 0

11All Topics Listening, Reading & Writing 20

Course Outline

The focus this semester will be on revision for the external examination. The following themes will be covered: life in school and extra-curricular activities, future plans and employment, housing, and protection of the environment. These themes allow students to communicate their ideas and further develop their skills in the French language. All four language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening will be assessed and students will look at past papers when revising for the final examinations.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Global Perspectives M Waqainabete

4Team Project Team Element 30

5Team Project Team Element - Personal Element 40

7All Topics Source based Question 4 30


Course Outline

Students will focus on completing their Team project in the first 5 weeks based on any ONE of the following topics: conflict and peace, disease and health, human rights, language and communication, poverty and inequality, sport and recreation, tradition, culture and identity and water, food and agriculture. A compulsory component of Internal Assessment, the Team project carries a 35% weighting toward the final grade. Revision lessons will then focus on examination preparation so that students are well equipped with the demands of the assessment objectives.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

History M Waqainabete

3Paper 1 Topic In-Class Essay 50

5Causes of World War II Source Evaluation 50


Course Outline

Students will gain an understanding of the nature of Saddam Hussein's rule in Iraq, as well as an understanding of the causes and consequences of the Iran - Iraq war in 1980 - 1988. They will also revise all the 20th Century topics in preparation for the IGCSE examinations. In particular, they will revise Russia 1905 - 41 as their in-depth study, and learn to write well structured paragraphs and essays for Papers 1 and 4. They will also revise the key events that led to World War II in 1939, focusing on strengthening skills in source evaluation and analysis in preparation for Paper 2. Revision lessons and assessments will build on examination techniques such as completing essays within a specified time frame.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Information & Communication Technology M Khatri

2Expert Systems Short Test 15

3Systems Analysis and Design Case Study - Analysis 25

4Systems Analysis and Design Case Study - Design & Implementation 30

5Systems Analysis and Design/Expert systems Short Test 30

7Word Processing & Database

Application

Practical Test1 (Mock Examination) 0

7Website, Data Analysis & Powerpoint Practical Test 2 (Mock Examination) 0

7All Topics Theory Test (Mock Examination) 0

Course Outline

The students spend this semester looking at six stages in the process involved in systems analysis and expert systems. They will learn to create appropriate screen layouts and design field validation for data accuracy and security. The students will also identify the components that are different in the user and technical documentation. In the system analysis process students get a chance to explore four different methods of system implementation and choose the best option based on the case study given.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Mathematics 1 N Dianimoto

All Topics Weekly Quizzes 20

4Algebra Test 20


11Algebra and Trignometry Assignment 60

Course Outline

This semester students will cover topics in geometry (including the properties of circles) and topics in trignometry. Apart from the scheduled assignment tasks, completion of ongoing homework, weekly quizzes and worksheets will be a compulsory component of this course and will count towards a percentage of their final grade. The purpose of the weekly quizzes and homework assignments is to keep the students engaged with the material being learned in class, and to use time outside of class to practice the material.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Mathematics 2 Y Maharaj

All Topics Quizzes & Worksheets 20

4Probability & Statistics Test 1 20


11All Topics Assignment 60

Course Outline

Students will examine topics in statistics (the last topic of the 0580 Mathematics course). After this, students will start their revision for the Mock examination and the final IGCSE examination. Apart from the scheduled assignment tasks, completion of ongoing homework, weekly quizzes and worksheets will be a compulsory component of this course and will count towards a percentage of their final grade. The purpose of the weekly quizzes and homework assignments is to keep the students engaged with the material being learned in class, and to use time outside of class to practice the material. Students are also expected to do intensive self-directed revision at home as preparation for the Mock and external examinations.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Mathematics 3 L Thomas

All Topics Weekly Quizzes and Homework 20

4Statistics, Numbers and Algebra Test 20


11All Topics Assignment 60

Course Outline

This semester students will review all topics: numbers, algebra, mensuration, trigonometry, geometry, probability and statistics. Tests and revision will be ongoing in the lead up to the final examination with papers from previous years being used for preparation. Apart from the scheduled assessment tasks, ongoing homework and work sheets will be part of the work they are required to complete as preparation for the external examinations and will count as a part of their grade. The purpose of the weekly quizzes and homework assignments is to keep the students engaged with the material being learned in class and to use time outside of class to practice the material.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Music C Yao

6Creating Composition Part 1 and 2 30


9Solo and Ensemble Performance Performance 30

10Musicology and Theory Listening Examination 40

Course Outline

This semester students study aspects of the theme Western Music. They will be taught to analyse form, structure and dynamics of music from different periods and study the development of western music by looking at the lives and works of a variety of composers. Throughout the course, students are expected to look for similarities and differences between classical and contemporary music and apply their understanding through practical performances.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Physical Education J Liew

8Drugs Use and Abuse Research and Oral Presentation (ongoing group presentations) 35

10Body Management Activities: Athletics Practical Skill Development 40

11Body Management Activities: Athletics Factors affecting Performance: written evaluation 25

Course Outline

This semester students will complete a study related to drug use and abuse. A researched topic and oral presentation related to this will be part of the assessment for this semester. In practical sessions they will be looking at the biomechanics of movement and how it helps to improve their skills in the body awareness activity of athletics. Skill acquisition and application, maintaining correct form will be the focus of learning. Factors affecting performance will be tested at the school's Interhouse Athletics Meet which is a compulsory activity for this class. Participation in school and club teams, sport training and competition will provide valuable information for personal self-evaluation. Attendance, participation and overall personal fitness remains an important focus and fitness tests each term will be part of the assessment.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

PE IGCSE B Barons

Sports Skill 0

3 Sports Skills Mastery Video of Practical Skills 1 15

5Sports Skills Mastery Video of Practical Skills 2 15


8Sports Skills Mastery Video of Practical Skills 3 & 4 30

9Reflecting and Improving Performance Written Analysis and Evaluation of Practical Skills 40

Course Outline

Students this semester will look at the health and safety aspects of physical activity, including the advantages and risks associated with a range of training strategies and techniques. They will also evaluate the reasons for participating in physical activity whilst maintaining their involvement in sport, sport administration, or coaching. Emphasis will be placed on preparation for the IGCSE examinations and regular video preparation is aimed at ensuring students complete internal requirements in a timely fashion.


Year: 10



Weighting towards

Final Grade

Travel and Tourism S Bale

3Content from Units 1 & 2 Class Quiz 30

5Content from Unit 3 In-Class Test 35


12All Units In-Class Test 35

Course Outline

In semester 2, students begin their program of revision to prepare for the upcoming IGCSE examinations. Students revisit concepts and content covered in units 1-5 of the course: the travel and tourism industry, Features of worldwide destinations, Customer care and working procedures, Travel and tourism products and services, and Marketing and promotion. Self-directed learning is vital in this element of the course, and special attentiion should be paid to the assessment items, as they are designed to prepare students for success in the IGCSE examinations.

Year: 10

Topic Assessment Week Due


Option Name Teacher(s)Weight toward

Final Grade

All Topics Weekly QuizzesMathematics 1 N Dianimoto 20

All Topics Quizzes & WorksheetsMathematics 2 Y Maharaj 20

All Topics Weekly Quizzes and HomeworkMathematics 3 L Thomas 20

Sports SkillPE IGCSE B Barons 0

2Analysis of Accounts In Class Examination QuestionsBusiness Studies B Harris 50

2Expert Systems Short TestInformation & Communication

Technology

M Khatri 15

3Limited liability companies and

manufacturing accounts

In-Class Activity (short responses and

vocabulary)Accounting H Murphy 50

3Scripted performance Element and Character Design BriefDrama A Karountzos 30

3Issues in Life of Pi Written ResponseEnglish Language N Raj 35

3Term 3 Topics Writing, Listening, SpeakingFrench S Bale/L Delneuville 20

3Paper 1 Topic In-Class EssayHistory M Waqainabete 50

3Systems Analysis and Design Case Study - AnalysisInformation & Communication

Technology

M Khatri 25

3 Sports Skills Mastery Video of Practical Skills 1PE IGCSE B Barons 15

3Content from Units 1 & 2 Class QuizTravel and Tourism S Bale 30

4Ecology (Biology) Designed ExperimentCoordinated Science A Bijay/F Stevens/M Lewis 30

Year: 10




Final Grade

4Team Project Team ElementGlobal Perspectives M Waqainabete 30

4Systems Analysis and Design Case Study - Design & ImplementationInformation & Communication

Technology

M Khatri 30

4Algebra TestMathematics 1 N Dianimoto 20

4Probability & Statistics Test 1Mathematics 2 Y Maharaj 20

4Statistics, Numbers and Algebra TestMathematics 3 L Thomas 20

5Ratio Analysis TestAccounting H Murphy 50

5External Influences on Business Activity. In Class Activity - Paper 2 QuestionsBusiness Studies B Harris 50

5Pesonal life

School life

Leisure life

Holiday experiences

Autobiography Part 1Chinese C Chen 50

5Fertilizers (Chemistry) PowerPoint Presentation / videoCoordinated Science A Bijay/F Stevens/M Lewis 30

5Various Topics Narrative/Descriptive WritingEnglish Language N Raj 35

5Revision Test Revision TestEnglish Language and Literature E Sims 50

5All Topics Reading, Writing, SpeakingFrench S Bale/L Delneuville 30

5Team Project Team Element - Personal ElementGlobal Perspectives M Waqainabete 40

5Causes of World War II Source EvaluationHistory M Waqainabete 50

Year: 10




Final Grade

5Systems Analysis and Design/Expert

systems

Short TestInformation & Communication

Technology

M Khatri 30

5Sports Skills Mastery Video of Practical Skills 2PE IGCSE B Barons 15

5Content from Unit 3 In-Class TestTravel and Tourism S Bale 35

6Creating Composition Part 1 and 2Music C Yao 30

7All Topics Mock ExaminationAccounting H Murphy 0

7All Topics Mock ExaminationBusiness Studies B Harris 0

7All Topics Mock ExaminationCoordinated Science A Bijay/F Stevens/M Lewis 0

7All Topics Language and Literature Mock

ExaminationsEnglish Language and Literature E Sims 0

7All Topics Mock ExaminationFrench S Bale/L Delneuville 0

7All Topics Mock ExaminationGlobal Perspectives M Waqainabete 0

7All Topics Source based Question 4Global Perspectives M Waqainabete 30

7All Topics Mock ExaminationHistory M Waqainabete 0

7All Topics Theory Test (Mock Examination)Information & Communication

Technology

M Khatri 0

7Word Processing & Database

Application

Practical Test1 (Mock Examination)Information & Communication

Technology

M Khatri 0

Year: 10




Final Grade

7Website, Data Analysis & Powerpoint Practical Test 2 (Mock Examination)Information & Communication

Technology

M Khatri 0

7All Topics Mock ExaminationMathematics 1 N Dianimoto 0

7All Topics Mock ExaminationMathematics 2 Y Maharaj 0

7All Topics Mock ExaminationMathematics 3 L Thomas 0

7All Topics Mock ExaminationMusic C Yao 0

7All Topics Mock ExaminationPE IGCSE B Barons 0

7All Topics Mock ExaminationTravel and Tourism S Bale 0

8Sports Skills Mastery Video of Practical Skills 3 & 4PE IGCSE B Barons 30

8Drugs Use and Abuse Research and Oral Presentation (ongoing

group presentations)Physical Education J Liew 35

9Semester content for Coordinated Science ExaminationCoordinated Science A Bijay/F Stevens/M Lewis 40

9Scripted Performance PerformanceDrama A Karountzos 50

9Solo and Ensemble Performance PerformanceMusic C Yao 30

9Reflecting and Improving Performance Written Analysis and Evaluation of

Practical SkillsPE IGCSE B Barons 40

10Living surroundings and Habits

Media influence

Future plan

Autobiography Part 2Chinese C Chen 50

Year: 10




Final Grade

10Various Topics Directed WritingEnglish Language N Raj 30

10All Topics SpeakingFrench S Bale/L Delneuville 30

10Musicology and Theory Listening ExaminationMusic C Yao 40

10Body Management Activities: Athletics Practical Skill DevelopmentPhysical Education J Liew 40

11Scripted Performance Performance EvaluationDrama A Karountzos 10

11All topics Revision AssessmentEnglish Language and Literature E Sims 50

11All Topics IGCSE Final SpeakingFrench S Bale/L Delneuville 0

11All Topics Listening, Reading & WritingFrench S Bale/L Delneuville 20

11Algebra and Trignometry AssignmentMathematics 1 N Dianimoto 60

11All Topics AssignmentMathematics 2 Y Maharaj 60

11All Topics AssignmentMathematics 3 L Thomas 60

11Body Management Activities: Athletics Factors affecting Performance: written

evaluationPhysical Education J Liew 25

12Scripted Performance JournalDrama A Karountzos 10

12All Units In-Class TestTravel and Tourism S Bale 35

13IGCSE Examination IGCSE-Examination Support MaterialArt K Reimann 50

13IGCSE Examination IGCSE-Examination Final PieceArt K Reimann 50

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