Year 7
Assessment Booklet
2024
Contents Introduction
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Assessment Tasks
2-3
Am I ready to Learn Checklist
4
Homework Guidelines
5-6
Assessment Schedules
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English French Geography History Mathematics Music PDHPE Science Technology Mandatory - Agriculture & Food Technologies Technology Mandatory - Digital Technologies Visual Arts
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Introduction The purpose of this document is to provide students and their families with the Year 7 Assessment policy and procedures which includes an assessment schedule, task weightings and due dates*. Executive Principal Deputy Principal Head of Senior School Dean of Studies – Senior School
Dr Adrian Johnson Mrs Kathy Fletcher Mr David Smith Mrs Stephanie Davis
Heads of Department CAPA Digital Technology English HSIE Learning Support Mathematics PDHPE Science TAS
Mrs Sarah Bradbury Mrs Tahlia Dahmes Mrs Jessica Alvey Mr Mark Fagan Mrs Kate Robertson Mr Tristan Patralakis Mrs Carissa Furze Ms Beth Yarker Mrs Tanya Mortimer
Heads of House Hoffman Kelton Kimball Lankester Petts Rosborough
Mr James Toohey Mrs Davina Gibb Mrs Karen Ennis Mrs Alison Barrett (acting) Ms Kimberley Graetz Mrs Elizabeth Williams
*All information is correct at the time of distribution and is subject to change. Any changes to the assessment schedule will be provided in writing to students and families at least two weeks prior to the original date with an updated Notification of Assessment.
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Assessment Tasks 1. Notification of Tasks Students will be issued with a Notification of Assessment at least two weeks prior to the sitting or submission of an assessment task. Details will include: 1. the nature of the task 2. the outcomes being assessed 3. the weighting of the task 4. due date for the task Notifications will be available via SEQTA and may also be distributed in class. Sometimes it may be necessary to change the date of a particular task due to unforeseen circumstances. The class will be informed of any change.
2. Submission of Assessment Tasks Details for submission of assessment tasks will be outlined on the Notification to Assessment. Tasks may be required to be submitted: through the SEQTA portal (e.g. written hand-in tasks) during class time (e.g. tests or practical submissions) at the beginning of the day or class(e.g. practical works) It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they understand the submission requirements for each task. Please ask the subject teacher if unsure.
3. Viewing and submitting a task through SEQTA Learn: Log into SEQTA Learn Click on ‘Assessments’ on the right Select ‘Upcoming’ or the relevant semester Select the subject and/or task that you are submitting Use the ‘overview’ and ‘details’ tabs at the top of the screen To submit the task, use the ‘submissions’ tab at the top of the screen Upload your file by dragging and dropping (box will turn orange) OR by clicking ‘add files’ and selecting the file After the file is uploaded, you will see your file listed under ‘submissions’ Repeat to add another file
4. Non-Submission Procedures The school is sympathetic to students experiencing circumstances that could make the completion of an assessment task difficult. However, in fairness to all students, the correct procedure must be followed in all cases where an extension of time is requested.
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Assessment Tasks cont. Students are to email their teacher if any of the following situations apply: If you know you are going to be absent for this task If you are not able to complete the task due to illness or misadventure If you require an extension to the submission date for this task (not within four days of the due date) If you experience illness or misadventure The class teacher will then: 1. Consult with Head of Department to determine new date/variation 2. Enter information on SEQTA Extension of Time: If a student is unable to submit a task by the due date and needs an extension, the student must email the subject teacher outlining the reason(s) at least FOUR days BEFORE the due date. The teacher will email a decision in reply. Illness/Misadventure: If a student is ill or experiences misadventure and is unable to submit a task on the due date, the student must email the class teacher outlining the reason(s) no later than the end of the school day on the due date, except in special cases. The teacher will email a decision in reply. Misadventure refers to any valid reason, other than illness, for not completing, submitting or being present for an assessment task. Whether an event will be a valid misadventure, warranting consideration, will depend on the circumstances of the event and the documentary evidence that is handed in to support the misadventure claim. The following circumstances are examples of situations where considerations cannot be given routine medical appointments lack of organisation too tired misreading of the times or instructions given
5. Penalties for Non-Submission If students fail to submit a task on the due date: The subject teacher will send a reminder email to you, your parents, and the Head of Department. If task is still not submitted after four days, a second email will be sent. If students do not submit on the due date and have not supplied a valid reason, students will receive ‘0’ for the task and will be required to complete the task to demonstrate an understanding of the topic. A new due date will be negotiated with the subject teacher and the Head of Department. Students must attempt all parts of assessment tasks and take care to produce original work. All tasks must be attempted, even if a due date is past and a ‘0’ mark will be awarded.
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Am I ready to learn? Before school: I am wearing the correct uniform My computer is charged and updated I have read my timetable and I know what lessons I have today I have packed my bag with everything I need for the day
Before my lesson: I have read my timetable and I know where I am going I have read the notices and I know if there were any room changes I have left my phone locked in my locker I have filled up my drink bottle and been to the toilet I have the correct books for my next lessons I have my computer and it is charged I have my pencil case and calculator I am on time and am waiting outside the classroom for my teacher
During my lesson: I know that my learning is a direct result of my effort I know that I must make mistakes in order to learn I have a positive mindset and know that I can always improve I respect and take care of my learning spaces I respect the right for others to learn and to be safe I know that I can ask my teacher for help if I need it I listen and respond to my teacher’s instructions
At the end of my school day: I have packed all the work I need to do for homework
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Homework Guidelines Year 7 - 12 Homework is an important school routine that provides an opportunity for students to reinforce and practice what has been learned in class, and to create positive study habits. Our focus is to develop a lifelong love of learning therefore homework should be perceived as a positive experience that is valued by both students and parents. Homework tasks can be set to: Consolidate concepts from the lesson which involves reading over the work completed and summarising key points or creating a summary page Continue the work from the lesson by completing questions or skills that are similar to what was completed in class Challenge their understanding by completing an extension ask that applies the skills that have been learned and practised during class time Catch up on work that was missed or work that did not get completed in the lesson Complete assessment tasks To establish an effective homework routine, it is recommended that students allocate time for homework each week according to their year level. The following table provides a guide for homework in the Senior School.
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Homework Guidelines cont.
Year Level
Recommended allocation of time for homework
Year 7
25 minutes per night, approx. 2 hours per week
Year 8
35 minutes per night, approx. 3 hours per week
Year 9
50 minutes per night, approx. 4 hours per week
Year 10
60 minutes per night, approx. 5 hours per week
Year 11 & 12
Minimum 2 hours per night
Our students will always have some form of homework whether it be tasks explicitly set by their teacher or choosing from a range of subject specific activities listed on each subject cover page on SEQTA. Year 7-9 students can expect homework from core subjects (all subjects except CAPA, TAS and elective subjects) and Year 10-12 students can expect homework from all subject areas. Compulsory homework tasks set by the teacher are written on the SEQTA lesson on the day it is given with a due date. Students will be expected to submit the homework by the due date and will be reported in semester reports. Students who find the tasks too challenging or are taking an excessive amount of time to complete, should seek assistance from their teacher. Students may also consider attending the Homework Club/Study Group every Thursday after school in the College Library to seek additional support and advice. At times, teachers may elect not to set homework but rather suggest that students choose from other activities listed on the subject cover page. These alternate activities are designed to improve general subject-specific skills to provide students with greater confidence to engage in their classes. These activities may also be extension and enrichment activities that prepare students for future topics.
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Assessment
Schedules
Assessment Schedules Term 1
Assessment
1
2
Term 2
Assessment
1
Year 7 Camp
2
Agriculture & Food Tech
3
3
Visual Arts French
4
4
Digital Technologies
5
5
History
6
PDHPE
6
English Science
7
NAPLAN
7
Mathematics PHDPE
8
NAPLAN
8
9
History
9
10
Mathematics
10
11
Music Science English
8
Assessment Schedules Term 3
Assessment
Term 4
Assessment
1
1
2
2
3
3
Visual Arts French
4
4
Agriculture & Food Tech
5
Music
5
English Science
6
Geography Mathematics
6
Mathematics Geography
7
PDHPE
7
8
English PDHPE
8
9
Digital Technologies Science
9
10
10
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English Task No.
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Nature of task
Novel Study Creative Response
Poetry Multimodal Presentation
Drama Analytical Response
Film Study Persuasive Response
Timing
Term 1, Week 11
Term 2, Week 6
Term 3, Week 8
Term 4, Week 5
Outcomes assessed
EN4-RVL-01 EN4-URA-01 EN4-ECA-01 EN4-ECB-01
EN4-URB-01 EN4-URC-01 EN4-ECA-01
EN4-RVL-01 EN4-URA-01 EN4-URB-01
EN4-RVL-01 EN4-URA-01 EN4-ECA-01 EN4-ECB-01
Components Total %
Weighting % 25
25
25
25
100
Topics Studied: Novel Study Poetry Drama Film Study
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French Task No.
Task 1
Task 2
Nature of task
In Class Task Starting with French, introducing oneself and simple likes/dislikes Interaction (Speaking), Understanding and Creating Texts
In Class Task Au restaurant – Ordering a meal, discussing food preferences. Interaction (Speaking), Understanding and Creating Texts
Timing
Term 2, Week 3
Term 4, Week 3
Outcomes assessed
ML4-UND-01 ML4-CRT-01 ML4-INT-01
ML4-UND-01 ML4-CRT-01 ML4-INT-01
Components Total %
Weighting % 50
50
100
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Geography - Semester 2 Task No.
Task 1
Task 2
Nature of task
In class task Skills Landscapes & Landforms Test
In class task Extended Response and Liveable City Design
Timing
Term 3, Week 6
Term 4, Week 6
Outcomes assessed
GE4-7 GE4-8
GE4-1 GE4-3 GE4-4 GE4-6
Components Total %
Weighting % 50
50
100
Topics Studied: Landscapes and Landforms Extended Response and Liveability City Design .
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History - Semester 1 Task No.
Task 1
Task 2
Nature of task
In Class Sighted Extended Response (Investigating the Ancient Past)
Model and In Class Presentation
Timing
Term 1, Week 9
Term 2, Week 5
Outcomes assessed
HT4-1 HT4-6 HT4-8
HT4-2 HT4-9 HT4-10
Components Total %
Weighting % 50
50
100
Topics Studied: Investigating the Ancient Past
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Mathematics Task No.
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Nature of task
In-class test Integers and Indices
In-class test Algebra and Percentages
In-class test Equations and Decimals
In-class test Length and Area
Timing
Term 1, Week 10
Term 2, Week 7
Term 3, Week 6
Term 4, Week 6
Outcomes assessed
MA4-INT-C-01 MA4-IND-C-01
MA4-ALG-C-01 MA4-FRC-C-01
MA4-EQU-C-01 MA4-FRC-C-01
MA4-LEN-C-01 MA4-ARE-C-01
Components Total %
Weighting % 25
25
25
25
100
Topics Studied: Integers Indices Algebra Percentages Equations Probability Decimals Length Area
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Music Task No.
Task 1
Task 2
Nature of task
Listening/ Musicology
Improvising/ Performance
Timing
Term 1, Week 11
Term 3, Week 5
Outcomes assessed
4.7 4.8 4.9
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4
Components Total %
Weighting % 50
50
100
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PDHPE Task No.
Nature of task
Task 1 Collage + In-class Written Response
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Practical Assessment
Topic Test
Practical Assessment
Timing
Term 1, Week 6
Term 2, Week 7
Term 3, Week 8
Term 4, Week 7
Outcomes assessed
PD4-10
PD4-4 PD4-11
PD4-1
PD4-4 PD4-11
Components Total %
25
25
25
Weighting %
Weighting %
25
100
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Science Task No.
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Nature of task
Chemistry: ‘Separating Techniques’Skills Test
Earth Science: ‘Earth & Space’, Chemistry ‘Separating Techniques’Semester 2 Test
Physics: ‘Science of Toys’Research Investigation
Biology: ‘Circle of Life’Fieldwork Analysis
Timing
Term 1, Week 11
Term 2, Week 6
Term 3, Week 9
Term 4, Week 5
Outcomes assessed
SC4-: 6WS 7WS 8WS 9WS 16CW 17CW
SC4-: 7WS 8WS 9WS 12ES 13ES 16CW 17CW
SC4-: 4WS 5WS 6WS 7WS 8WS 9WS 10PW 11PW
SC4-: 4WS 5WS 6WS 7WS 9WS 14LW 15LW
Components Total %
25
25
25
Weighting %
Weighting %
25
100
Topics Studied: Separating Techniques Earth and Space Science of Toys Circle of Life
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Technology Mandatory: Agriculture & Food Technology Task No.
Task 1
Task 2
Nature of task
Food Project 1
Ag Project 2
Timing
Term 2, Week 2
Term 4, Week 4
Outcomes assessed
TE4 3DP TE4-1DP TE4-2DP TE4-6FO
TE4-3DP TE4-5AG TE4-10TS
Components Total %
Weighting % 50
50
100
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Technology Mandatory: Digital Technologies Task No.
Task 1
Task 2
Nature of task
Design Project (Media)
Design Project (Programming)
Timing
Term 2, Week 4
Term 3, Week 9
Outcomes assessed
TE4-1DP TE4-2DP TE4-7DI
TE4-1DP TE4-2DP TE4-4DP
Components Total %
Weighting % 50
50
100
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Visual Arts Task No.
Task 1
Task 2
Nature of task
Lino Print – 30% Animal Line Drawing – 15%
Gargoyle Design & Mask – 20% Photorealistic Portrait – 20% VAPD – 15%
Timing
Term 2, Week 3
Term 4, Week 4
Outcomes assessed
4.1 4.3 4.4 4.6 4.8 4.9
4.1 4.2 4.5 4.7 4.8 4.10
Components Total %
Weighting % 50
50
100
Topics Studied: Line Drawing Lino Printing Gargoyle Design & Mask Photorealistic Portrait VAPD
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