Senior Courses at Redeemer

Information about senior courses and pathways at Redeemer is available on our College website and on the year level tab in MyRedeemer. The Course Information Handbook includes information about each subject and provides further general information about the QCE and ATAR. Students wishing to change subjects should consult this handbook prior to speaking with the Director of Teaching and Learning.

Assessment

What counts?

All assessment in senior (with the exception of CPE) contributes towards your QCE. Results for Unit 1 and 2 contribute towards the QCE. Results in Units 3 and 4 are combined and contribute towards the QCE and your ATAR score if you are eligible.

Submitting Assessment

The Assessment Procedures Handbook (available on MyRedeemer) is an important source of assessment information for students. This handbook provides detailed explanations of the procedures for drafting, completing and submitting assessment. The handbook also outlines the process for applying for an Application for Assessment Adjustment. There are three broad categories for assessment adjustment. Each require completed applications. All forms are available on MyRedeemer. 1. Existing and Chronic Conditions

These applications are generally processed through the Learning

Enhancement Department and must be supported by relevant documentation including a diagnosis where appropriate.

2. Unplanned Absence

Generally, students who are ill on the day of an exam fall into this category.

Students need to seek medical treatment and have their medical practitioner complete a full QCAA Medical Report.

A Doctor’s certificate will not be enough to process your application. Students also need to complete an Application for

Assessment Adjustment form and submit this on their return to school.

3. Planned Absence If you know you are going to be absent, then you need to complete an Application for Assessment

Adjustment form and submit your task or complete the exam beforehand. No extensions are available in the case of planned absences.

It is important that all students are very familiar with the Assessment Procedures Handbook and know what to do if they are unable to complete assessment by the due date.

“I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it”

Mae West

Exam Dates

General (ATAR) Subjects, Applied Subjects (eg Religion and Ethics), School Subjects (eg CPE) and VET Subjects all operate on different timelines. This means units will start and finish at different times. In the Middle Years, you may have become accustomed to ‘busy’ times in the year where you had multiple assessment items at the end of a term. Assessment periods are a little different in Senior. As different types of courses operate on different timelines, your assessment may be more staggered. The timing of your assessment also depends on the courses you are enrolled in.

It is crucial that you monitor your assessment schedule carefully and plan your work. Be prepared to work on assessment all year. There will still be peak times, but these can be managed if you prepare early. Use MyRedeemer and keep a calendar / diary to help map out how you will tackle each assessment item. There are lasting consequences if you miss assessment deadlines. Refer to the Assessment Procedures Handbook.

The External Exam Timetable, held in October for students who have completed Units 3 and 4 will be available in your MyQCE learning account.