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Year 10 Assessment Policy and Guide to the School Certificate 2011 Information Handbook for Students, Staff & Parents/Carers
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CONTENTS
School Certificate Assessment Introduction Course Completion Criteria School Certificate Credentials School Assessment Program
3 4 5 6-10
Assessment Task Calendar
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Assessment Outlines and Descriptors English Mathematics Science
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HSIE History Geography
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CAPA Music Drama Visual Arts Photography
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PDHPE Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Physical Activity & Sport Studies (PASS)
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TAS Food Technology Textiles Technology Industrial Technology - Metal Industrial Technology - Timber Information and Software Technology Agriculture
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Sample Calendar/Diary of Assessment Tasks
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SCHOOL CERTIFICATE ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION The NSW Board of Studies awards the School Certificate to eligible students at the end of Year 10. Students need to meet requirements to a satisfactory level in relation to effort, attendance and achievement.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF STAGE 5 STUDENTS Students in Stage 5 are responsible for: ensuring that they obtain and understand the Board of Studies and the school’s policies on assessment attempting each assessment task to the best of their ability so that they demonstrate maximum level of achievement ensuring that any questions that they may have about the marks or grades awarded or comments made for an individual piece of work are resolved at the time the work is handed back demonstrating, through application and achievement, that they have met the requirements of the course having an appropriate pattern of attendance which ensures that course outcomes are achieved. To receive the School Certificate students must have: Satisfactorily completed Board of Studies tests as required in Year 10 Satisfactorily completed the minimum pattern of courses required by the Board of Studies Satisfactory attendance and application Satisfactorily completed the school assessment program.
BOARD OF STUDIES TESTS State-wide tests in English Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Australian History/Australian Geography incorporating civics and citizenship, and Computing Skills are conducted in November. Students will receive a mark indicating their own achievement in each test, together with their placement in a band of achievement. Students must sit for these external tests in order to receive a School Certificate.
MINIMUM PATTERN OF COURSES REQUIRED In Years 7-10 students need to have studied the following: English, Maths and Science - throughout each of Years 7 - 10 History and Geography - across Years 7 - 10 Languages Other Than English - over one continuous 12 month period, completed in Year 8 at Richmond River High School Technology and Applied Studies - studied over two years, completed in Years 7 and 8 at Richmond River High School
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Visual Arts and Music - one year of continuous study for each subject, completed in Year 7 at Richmond River High School Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - an integrated course studied from Years 7 to 10.
In addition students complete TWO electives at Richmond River High School in Years 9 and 10.
COURSE COMPLETION CRITERIA 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; 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.
ATTENDANCE Students are required to attend regularly and complete all assessment tasks in order that an appropriate grade is given for the School Certificate in each course. Leave may be granted by the Principal provided that the reason for the absence is substantial and that the progress of the student towards course outcomes will not be duly affected. All absences should be explained and accompanied by a note from parent/carers or a medical certificate if applicable.
‘N’ Determinations and the Non-Award of the School Certificate/Record(s) of Achievement Students who are not meeting the requirements set out in the introduction of this booklet and who have received at least two official school warning letters are regarded as not having satisfactorily completed a course. These letters are sent so that the student can correct the problem. If course requirements are not met, the Principal may apply for an ‘N’ determination. The student will be notified and informed of the appeal process. If a student receives an ‘N’ Award, it will appear on the student’s School Certificate Record of Achievement Part A. Students should note that an ‘N’ Award in a core subject (English, Mathematics, Science or Australian History/Geography) will make a student ineligible for the award of the School Certificate for that year. The Board of Studies has also determined that a School Certificate may not be awarded if the student: a) was found to have engaged in malpractice during the School Certificate tests b) made a non-serious attempt at a School Certificate test c) did not attempt a School Certificate test because of unauthorised absence d) left school before the final date for Year 10.
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THE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE CREDENTIALS The School Certificate credentials are a portfolio of two documents: 1. The School Certificate Testamur, awarded only on satisfactory completion of all mandatory School Certificate courses attempted and a serious attempt at all School Certificate tests. 2. The School Certificate Record of Achievement Part A which shows course grades for all subjects completed for the School Certificate. These are grades awarded by the school. The School Certificate Record of Achievement Part B which records test results awarded to students for the courses tested externally. These will look similar to the examples shown below: 1. The School Certificate Testamur
2. Record of Achievement Parts A and B
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THE SCHOOL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM School Certificate Grades For each course studied in Years 9 and 10, achievement will be reported as a grade, AE. In Mathematics, the grades have been further differentiated into nine levels: A10, A9, B8, B7, C6, C5, D4, D3, E2. The grade received is determined by the school, based on performance in the course throughout the year. The table below shows the Common Grade Scale, which describes performance at each of the Grade Levels, A to E. There are also sets of Course Performance Descriptors for every subject studied which follow the Common Grade Scale. These can be downloaded from the Board of Studies website at arc.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/sc
The Common Grade Scale A
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the course 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 their knowledge and skills to most new 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 a very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.
NOTE that marks received in the external tests do not relate to the grades awarded for the whole course by the school. The tests in English, Mathematics, Science and Australian History/Geography focus on a narrow range of knowledge and skills outcomes and do not accurately reflect a student’s achievement for the broad range of outcomes incorporated in the study of each subject for the entire year.
LIFE SKILLS COURSES Students undertaking Life Skills courses will not receive a grade for that course. Instead, they will receive a student profile which lists their achievements in each Life Skills course. Providing they satisfy other School Certificate requirements, students undertaking a Life Skills pattern of study will receive a School Certificate Testamur.
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TYPES OF ASSESSMENT Assessment tasks allow students to demonstrate their achievement in a variety of ways that are appropriate for the outcomes being assessed. Each subject faculty has developed its own assessment program which specifies weightings to be given to each part of the course. Teachers may use exam, oral and written reports, practical work, performance tasks and various other ways of evaluating student performance. Formal Tasks The majority of courses will have some formal assessment tasks in Year 10. Half Yearly, Trial and Yearly Exams may be included in the formal assessment program. The results of these tasks will be used to give students and teachers an indication of their achievement relative to the School Certificate Course Performance Descriptors. Other Assessment Tasks Students will also be required to complete a range of other tasks throughout the year that are less formal but nevertheless important as they assist students to develop and refine skills and knowledge. Performance in these tasks may assist teachers to make an accurate judgement about the level of student achievement of syllabus outcomes. This means that all assessment tasks and class work need to be completed.
NOTIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS An Assessment Outline for each Key Learning Area (KLA) can be found in this booklet. Students should read the outline which applies to each course they are studying. Students will be given at least two weeks notice in writing of a formal assessment task. This notice will also contain information relating to the assessment criteria – outcomes and weighting (if applicable); and how the task is to be presented, e.g. length or design.
STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASKS Students should read carefully the assessment guidelines for each of their subjects. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the guidelines of the task and the date that it is due. Students may apply for late submission or extension of an assessment task date in the following circumstances: 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/carer 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.
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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). 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. 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. 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 Experience, 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
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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 Experience, 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.
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Principal: Mr C Watkins Deputy Principal: Mrs D Williamson Deputy Principal: Mr M.Hensley
P.O.Box 510 Lismore NSW 2480 Tel: (02) 66213456; 66212123 Facsimile: (02) 66222928
APPLICATION FOR LATE ASSESSMENT Student:____________________________________________Year:_________Subject:_______________________ Date: of assessment task:_________________ Type of task ________________________________________________
Reason 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Student’s signature: _______________________________ Parent’s signature: _______________________________ * Hand this form to the Head Teacher of the subject. Head Teacher’s Recommendation: __________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Student’s signature: _______________________________ Parent’s signature: _______________________________ Teacher’s Recommendation: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Teacher’s Signature: __________________________________________
Date: ____________________________
Head Teacher’s Recommendation: __________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Head Teacher signature: _______________________________________ Date:_______________________________ Principal’s determination:_________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. K:\Policies and Procedures\Assessment Booklets\School Certificate Assessement Booklet 2011.doc
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RICHMOND RIVER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL CERTIFICATE COURSE ASSESSMENT TASK CALENDAR 2011 Term 1 2011 Week 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9
10
11
Subject
Task
Photography
Theoretical Research Assignment
PDHPE Drama Information Software & Technology Visual Arts Agriculture PDHPE Information & Software Technology Science History PASS Food Technology Information & Software Technology Photography Maths Geography Drama Industrial Technology – Metal Industrial Technology – Metal Information & Software Technology
Risky Business Party Analysis Production & Logbook Digital Media Projects Research & Artmaking Assignment Dance Composition & Performance Multimedia Genetics & Evolution Source Interpretation Surf Trip Planning & Evaluation Food for Special Needs (in class) Written Test (in class) Thematic Assignment Moderating Test (in class) Skills Test Production & Logbook (in class) Manufacturing Methods Assignment Initial Project Drawing and Production Written Test (in class)
Term 2 2011 Week 1 2
3 4
5
Subject
Geography Industrial Technology – Timber Visual Arts Textiles Technology Information & Software Technology History Drama Music Agriculture
Task
Research task Breadbox with Folio Research & Artmaking Costume Design
Information Kiosk Research Task Theatrical Style Workshop & Essay (in class) Composition – Listening (in class) Practical Assessments
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6
7 8
9 10
Science PASS Photography English Visual Arts PDHPE
Earth & the Universe Research & Written Report Research Assignment Oral Research & Artmaking Organising & Participating in Physical Activity (in class)
Information & Software Technology Music Food Technology Drama Maths Geography Information & Software Technology Textiles Technology Agriculture
Database Systems Composition Task (in class) Food Service & Catering (in class) Group Performance (in class) Moderating Test (in class) Skills test Written Test (in class) Recycle/Reuse Enterprise Activity
Term 3 2011 Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10
Subject
Task
Geography Fieldwork task Music Listening Task (in class) English Written Task Science Chemistry Drama Group Performance (in class) Science Mandatory Project History Personality Investigation PDHPE Celebrating Diversity PASS Event Management – Group Work Information & Software Technology Creative Code Drama Individual Project Music Musicology / Research Photography Style Assignment Visual Arts Research & Artmaking Food Technology Food Product Development Industrial Technology – Metal Major Project Design Portfolio Agriculture Enterprise Activity / Oral Presentation PRE EXAMINATION PERIOD ASSESSMENT TASK MORATORIUM EXAMINATION PERIOD
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Term 4 2011 Week 1
2
3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10
Subject
Task
Science Music Textiles Technology PASS
Motion Solo Performance (in class) Funky Outfit Lifestyle, Leisure & Recreation – Movement Task Industrial Technology – Major Practical Project & Design Portfolio Timber Drama Research Project Music Solo Performance (in class) Textiles Technology Unit test (in class) Industrial Technology – Meta Major Project – Folio Information & Software Technology Database Design PRE EXAMINATION PERIOD ASSESSMENT TASK MORATORIUM
History Photography Agriculture Visual Arts
EXAMINATION PERIOD Personality Investigation Thematic Assignment Unit Test (in class) Research & Artmaking
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ASSESSMENT OUTLINES AND DESCRIPTORS KLA: ENGLISH Subject:
English
Head Teacher: Mr D Hanley
Assessment Areas: Speaking and Listening Writing Reading Viewing and Representing
Methods of Assessment: Writing Tasks Critique of own writing tasks Review of Visual Text Response to Text Exams
Task 1 2 3 4
Type of Task Oral Half Yearly Exam Written Task Trial School Certificate
Date Week 7, Term 2 In exam period Week 4, Term 3 In exam period
Students must be aware of the importance of “in class” criteria based tasks that are considered assessable items.
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KLA: MATHEMATICS Subject:
Mathematics
Head Teacher: Mr J. Scarrabelotti
Assessment Areas: Working mathematically, Geometry, number, measurement and trigonometry, chance and data, algebra and co-ordinate geometry .
Methods of Assessment: pen and paper written tests samples of student’s work student involvement in explanations, demonstrations and classwork
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
School Certificate Moderating Test
School Certificate Moderating Test
School Certificate Moderating Test
Test 1 Week 10
Test 2 Week 10
Class Assessment tasks
Class Assessment tasks
Test 3-Trial School Certificate Week 10 Class Assessment tasks
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KLA: SCIENCE Subject:
Science
Head Teacher: Mr Z. van den Berg
Assessment Areas: Knowledge and understand of scientific concepts Practical and investigative skills Application of information and problem solving Communication and social interaction skills
Methods of Assessment: Research project Topic assignments Practical assessment Examinations.
Assessment Tasks Topic 1 - Genetics and Evolution Topic 2 - Earth and the Universe Topic 3 - Chemistry Topic 4 - Motion Mandatory Science Project Trial School Certificate
Date due for completion Week 9 Term 1 Week 6 Term 2 Week 4 Term 3 Week 1 Term 4 Week 5 Term 3 Exam Period
All of the tasks above are of equal value The mandatory major project must be completed for the award of a School Certificate
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KLA: HSIE Subject:
History
Head Teacher: Mr S Dawson
Assessment Areas: a knowledge and understanding of significant developments in Australia’s social, political and cultural history a knowledge and understanding of Australia’s international relationships a knowledge and understanding of the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia the skills to undertake the process of historical inquiry the skills to communicate their understanding of history
Method of Assessment Research project Source interpretation Examinations
Task 1 2 3 4
Type of Task Source interpretation Research task Personality investigation Trial School Certificate
Date Week 9 Term 1 Week 4 Term 2 Week 6 Term 3 Week 10 Term 3
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Subject:
Geography
Head Teacher: Mr S Dawson
Assessment Areas: skills in acquiring, processing and communicating geographical information skills in choosing and applying appropriate geographical tools knowledge and understanding about the characteristics and spatial distribution of environments knowledge and understanding about how people and communities modify, and are affected by, the environment knowledge and understanding about how physical, social, cultural, economic and political factors shape communities, including the global community knowledge and understanding about civics for informed and active citizenship
Methods of Assessment: Research project Examinations Skills based tests Fieldwork
Task 1 2 3 4
Type of Task Skills test Research task Fieldwork task Trial School Certificate
Date Week 10 Term 1 Week 2 Term 2 Week 2 Term 3 Week 10 Term 3
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KLA: CAPA Subject:
Music
Head Teacher: Mr P Howes
Assessment Areas: Performance Musicology Aural Composition
Methods of Assessment: Analysis of the written score Verbal and written response to musical concepts Performance with emphasis on the style and interpretation Original composition using notation skills Aural recognition of concepts
Task 1 2 3 4 5 6
Type of Task Class performances Composition Task Half Yearly assessment – Composition, Listening Listening Task Class test – Musicology/Research Solo Performance
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Date Ongoing Term 2 Week 8 Term 2 Week 5 Term 3 Week 3 Term 3 Week 7 Early Term 4
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Subject:
Drama
Head Teacher: Mr P Howes
Assessment Areas: Improvisation Theatrical Styles and Traditions Playbuilding Design
Methods of Assessment: Making, Appreciating and Critical Study: Practical Workshops Performance Research Project Essay
Task 1 2 3 4 5 6
Type of Task Production & Logbook Theatrical Style Workshop & Essay Scenework Group Performance Individual Project Research project
Date Term 1 Week 5 & Week 10 Term 2 Week 5 Term 2 Week 9 Term 3 Week 5 Term 3 Week7 Term 4 Week 2
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Subject:
Visual Arts
Head Teacher: Mr P Howes
Assessment Areas: Art Criticism & Art History Art Making
Methods of Assessment: Practical – Recorded in Visual Arts Diary/Physical Artworks Research Theory – Recorded in Visual Arts Diary
Task 1 2 3 4 5
Type of Task Research & Artmaking Research & Artmaking Research & Artmaking Research & Artmaking Visual Arts Diary
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Date Term 1 Week 7 Term 2 Week 7 Term 3 Week 7 Term 4 Week 7 Term 4 Exam
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Subject:
Photography
Head Teacher: Mr P Howes
Assessment Areas: Camera Assignment Personal Thematic Style Research Assignment Personal Thematic Digital Imagery
Methods of Assessment: Making and Interpreting Practical – Recorded in Photographic Diary Research – Recorded in Photographic Diary
Task 1 2 3 4 5 6
Type of Task Theoretical Research Assignment Thematic Assignment Research Assignment Style Assignment Thematic Assignment Photographic Examination
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Due date Term 1 Week 3 Term 1 Week 9 Term 2 Week 6 Term 3 Week 7 Term 4 Week 6 Term 4
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KLA: PDHPE Subject:
PDHPE
Head Teacher: Mr T Laverty
Assessment Areas: 5.1 Analyses how a student can support their own and others’ sense of self 5.2 Evaluates their capacity to reflect on and respond positively to challenges 5.3 Analyses factors that contribute to positive, inclusive and satisfying relationships 5.4 Adapts, transfers and improvises movement skills and concepts to improve performance 5.5 Composes, performs and appraises movement in a variety of challenging contexts 5.6 Analyses attitudes, behaviours and consequences related to health issues affecting young people 5.9 Formulates goals and applies strategies to enhance participation in lifelong physical activity 5.10 Adapts roles to enhance their own and others’ enjoyment of physical activity
Methods of Assessment: Group Task Analysis of a Risk Scenario Dance Composition Survey of community values and Oral Presentation Participation in all Practical Activities
Task 1
Type of Task Risky Business Party Analysis (responding to a scenario of risk taking in young people) Dance Composition and Performance (performance of one set dance and one group dance composition) Organising and Participating in Physical Activity (group roles in sport assignment) Celebrating Diversity (survey of community values and oral presentation around groups experiencing inequities Practical Participation (reasonable level of participation in all practical activities)
Due date Week 5 Term 1
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2
3 4
5
Week 8 Term 1
Week 8 Term 2 Week 7 Term 3
Ongoing
Subject:
PASS
Head Teacher: Mr T Laverty
Assessment Areas: Working collaboratively with others to enhance participation, enjoyment and performance Display management and planning skills to achieve personal and group goals Perform movement skills with increasing proficiency Analyse and appraise information, opinions and observations to inform physical activity and sport decisions.
Methods of Assessment: Movement Tasks Presentations Group Work Written Reports Research Projects Examinations Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Task 1 2
Type of Task Surf Trip Planning and Evaluation Nutrition and Physical Activity – Research and written report
Due date Week 11 Term 1 Week 6 Term 2
3
Event Management – Group work
Week 7 Term 3
4
Lifestyle, Leisure and Recreation – Movement Task
Week 2 Term 4
Note: 1. Students select a movement option for each term. The nature of the assessment task will depend upon the selected option. 2. Each term has a PASS theme/topic. An assessment task is given for each of these themes/topics. The timing of these assessment tasks will depend upon the time taken to complete the unit.
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KLA: TAS Subject:
Food Technology
Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton
Subject Co- Ordinators: Ms K Purcell
Assessment Areas: Food properties and preparation Food, nutrition and society Food hygiene and safety Researching and communicating Designing, producing and evaluating
Methods of Assessment: Research projects and written reports Presentation and communication – written, oral, graphic and ICT Problem solving Analysing and evaluating data Observation of practical experiences – skills, techniques, management, hygiene and safety
Task
1
2
3
4
Type of Task Food for Special Needs – research specific group, present a written report including dietary modifications and nutrition, problem solving - plan, prepare, present and evaluate a meal for the specific purpose. Food Service and Catering – research portfolio including: the industry, social and economic contributions, employment and legislation. Design for a food business venture. Food Product Development – research task, product design and evaluation, packaging, legal and environmental issues. Chemical and physical properties of product and oral presentation.
Date
Week 9 Term 1
Week 9 Term 2
Week 7 Term 3
Practical Activities - skills, techniques, management, organisation, hygiene and safety.
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Subject:
Textiles Technology
Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton
Subject Co-ordinator: Ms K Varley
Assessment Areas: Designing Constructing Properties and performance of textiles fibres, yarns and fabrics Communication using a range of methods in a creative manner (including ICT) Historical, cultural, contemporary influences on Textile design.
Methods of Assessment: Design folio/manual and ICT Research Fibre/fabric experimental work and evaluation of results Designing and producing a range of Textile items
Task 1. Costume Design
Type of Task Design a costume for the Fairy Godmother in Ella Enchanted Communicate design process in a portfolio Investigate the costume of a culture
2. Recycle/Reuse Using recycle fabric or clothing remake of recreate an outfit Textile art portfolio demonstrating different technique for embellishing, painting and printing
Date Week 2 Term 2
Week 10 Term 2
3. Funky Outfit
Using a commercial pattern create a trendy, Week 1 Term 4 funky outfit Contemporary designer investigation
4. Testing
Unit test
Week 2 Term 4
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Subject:
Industrial Technology - Metal
Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton
Subject Co-ordinator: Mr K Weir
Assessment Areas: OHS and risk management Properties and applications of materials Designing, communicating and evaluating Producing quality projects.
Methods of Assessment: Research projects Class work observation Practical projects, completed during class time Graphical presentations with a folio for the major project. Assignment work
Task
Type of Task
Date
1
Initial Project Drawing and Production
Term 1 Week 11
2
Manufacturing Methods Assignment
Term 1 Week 10
3
Production of Steel assignment Major project Design folio
Term 3 Week 7
4
Major Project
Term 4 Week 2
5
Major Project Folio
Term 4 Week 2
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Subject:
Industrial Technology - Timber
Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton
Subject Co-ordinator: Mr M Stegeman
Assessment Areas: OHS and risk management Properties and applications of materials Designing, communicating and evaluating Producing quality projects.
Methods of Assessment: Research projects Class work observation Practical projects, completed during class time Graphical presentations with a folio for the major project.
Task
Type of Task
Date
1
Breadbox with folio
Week 2 Term 2
2
Major practical project
Week 2 Term 4
3
Major project Design folio
Week 2 Term 4
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Subject:
Information & Software Technology
Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton
Subject Co-ordinator : Ms P. Moverley
Assessment Areas: Computer software and hardware Information and software technologies and society Designing and developing software solutions Communication and collaborative practices Responsible and ethical practices
Methods of Assessment: Project work and problem solving Research tasks and written reports Presentation and communication - portfolio work Written tests
Task 1. Digital Media Projects
Type of Task Multimedia Select and use a range of data types to create digital media products.
2. Information Kiosk
Information kiosk Plan and design a multimedia information kiosk. Week 8 Term 2
3. Software Design
4. Database Design
Date Week 6 Term1
Creative code Plan, design and create a software product. Week 7 Term 3 Database systems Design a database for a business scenario. Write a report identifying issues arising from the Week 3 Term 4 use of the database and explain how these issues will be addressed. Written tests
5. Topic Tests
Week 11 Term 1 Week 10 Term 2
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Subject:
Agriculture
Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton
Subject Co-ordinator: Mr L Woodward
Assessment Areas: knowledge and understanding of agriculture as a dynamic and interactive system that uses plants and animals to produce food, fibre and other derivatives knowledge and understanding of the local and global interaction of agriculture with Australia’s economy, culture and society knowledge of and skills in the effective and responsible production and marketing of agricultural products an understanding of sustainable and ethical practices that support productive and profitable agriculture skills in problem-solving including investigating, collecting, analysing, interpreting and communicating information in agricultural contexts knowledge and skills in implementing cooperative and safe work practices in agricultural contexts.
Methods of Assessment: Unit Tests Bookwork Practical and Experimental Skills Assignments Use of Farm Equipment
Task 1.
Type of Task Enterprise Activity – carried out over Terms 1, 2 and 3: 35%
Date Marked Week 10 Term 2 & Week 7 Term 3
2.
Oral Presentation of Enterprise Activity: 10%
Week 7 Term 3
3.
Unit tests and bookmarks: 10%
Week 6 Term 4
4.
Assignment
Week 7 Term 1
5.
Practical Assessments
Week 5 Term 2
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SAMPLE CALENDAR/DIARY OF ASSESSMENT TASKS Term _______________ Week
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY English Assess given Poetry
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1 Maths sheet 2 given
Finish plan for English Poem
Maths homework sheet 2 due
2 PE push up assignment given
Finish draft and get checked (English)
3
4
Science – fungal + rocks assignments given
PE push-up assignment due
Type final copy – English Poem 5
Science assignment check rocks for fungal growth
English Poetry Assess due
You should record when all work is given and when all work is due to be handed in as shown in the sample. These calendars will be checked by Ms Glenn-Bland in weeks 5 and 10. You can also plan and map your assessment task to help with time management as shown above. Checked__________________________
Date_______________________
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