Year 7 Assessment Booklet - 2024

Year 7

Assessment Booklet

2024

Contents Introduction

1

Assessment Tasks

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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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