Examination Notification - Norwest Christian College · 2019-07-01 · Read through course notes, Depth study notes and complete past paper questions. Self-mark using the online marking

Examination Notification FOCUSED TRIAL HSC AUGUST 2019

Focused HSC Trial Examination

Timetable 2019

Students:

• Must sign in/out from the LRC before and after EVERY examination.

• Must be ready at the examination room at least 15 min prior to the start time.

• Check rooming for each examination.

• Are required to comply with the College uniform guidelines during the examination period.

• Are not permitted to leave an examination early.

• Are responsible for bringing the required equipment into the examination room. The sharing of items

will not be permitted.

• Deemed to not have made a serious attempt at any paper will receive an N-Determination Warning.

Please note:

• Focus Trial exams are staggered according to the course requirements determined by the course

coordinator.

Date Exam Time Length

(+ reading time) Course Venue

COMPULSORY

FOCUS CLASS*

WEEK 4

Monday,

19 August

9:00am –

12:05pm

3 hours

(5 mins)

Software Design &

Development D114

Classes resume

at the end of

the exam 9:00am –

10:35am

1 ½ hours

(5 mins)

Design &

Technology D112

WEEK 6

Monday,

2 September

9:00am –

12:05pm

3 hours

(5 mins) Physics D114

Classes resume

at the end of

the exam

9:00am –

12:05pm

3 hours

(5 mins)

Modern History

SOR II D113

Design and Technology

Focused Trial HSC Examination

Assessment Task Number: 3

Weighting: 30%

Exam Length: 90 minutes (plus 5 minutes reading time)

Course Specific Criteria

• Knowledge and understanding about design theory and emerging technologies in a variety of settings

• Creativity, research, communication and management skills in the application of design processes to

design, produce and evaluate quality design projects

Outcomes

H1.1 critically analyses the factors affecting design and the development and success of design projects

H1.2 relates the practices and processes of designers and producers to the major design project

H2.1 explains the influence of trends in society on design and production

H2.2 evaluates the impact of design and innovation on society and the environment

H3.1 analyses the factors that influence innovation and the success of innovation

H3.2 uses creative and innovative approaches in designing and producing

H4.1 identifies a need or opportunity and researches and explores ideas for design development and

production of the major design project

H4.2 selects and uses resources responsibly and safely to realise a quality major design project

H4.3 evaluates the processes undertaken and the impacts of the major design project

H5.1 manages the development of a quality major design project

H5.2 selects and uses appropriate research methods and communication techniques

H6.1 justifies technological activities undertaken in the major design project through the study of

industrial and commercial practices

H6.2 critically assesses the emergence and impact of new technologies, and the factors affecting their

development

BPL Dispositions

Examination Components

Total marks: 40

Section I – 10 marks (pages 2–4)

• Attempt Questions 1–10

• Allow about 15 minutes for this section

Section II – 15 marks (pages 5–8)

• Attempt Questions 11–13


Section III – 15 marks (page 9)

• Attempt Question 14


Design and Technology

Examination Study Guide

Key D&T Study Strategies:

• Past examinations

• Practice Questions and self-assess then compare to model answers

• Linking revision notes with the HSC syllabus

• Palm cards and self-testing

• Practice multiple choice online- Board Of Studies - and https://mcq.nesa.nsw.edu.au/course/higher-

school-certificate/design-and-technology/

In order to prepare for this examination students should focus their study on the following topics:

• factors affecting designing and producing, including:

- appropriateness of the design solution

- needs

- function

- aesthetics

- finance

- ergonomics

- occupational, health and safety

- quality

- short and long term environmental consequences

- obsolescence

- life cycle analysis

• examples of success and failure in design

- the work of designers

- design practice

- processes used by designers

• trends in designing and producing, including those which are influenced by social, global, political,

economic and environmental issues

• historical and cultural influences on designing and producing, including:

- changing social trends

- cultural diversity

- the changing nature of work

- technological change

- ethical and environmental issues

- ethical and environmental considerations for designers and society

- sustainable technologies

- protection of intellectual property

- rights and responsibilities of the designer

- impact on Australian society

• factors that impact on success of innovation including;

- timing, available and emerging technologies, historical and cultural, political, economic and legal

factors, marketing strategies

- the role of a variety of agencies that may impact upon the success of innovation

- entrepreneurial activity

- nature of entrepreneurial activity

- role in design and technological activity

- agencies which affect entrepreneurial activity,

- management and entrepreneurial activity

- legal and ethical issues

- creativity and innovative design practice

- processes undertaken to develop innovations

- success of innovation

https://mcq.nesa.nsw.edu.au/course/higher-school-certificate/design-and-technology/

https://mcq.nesa.nsw.edu.au/course/higher-school-certificate/design-and-technology/

- adaptation and development of ideas

- responding to motivational stimuli

- creative thinking

It is suggested that students use/access the following resources:

• BOS –HSC examinations and model answers

• Text book

• Revision notes and slides on Canvas

• Relevant powerhouse innovation websites and IP Australia

• Practice Questions – given in class

Key Study Strategies:

• Make sure you are familiar with writing extending responses

• Practice interpreting graphs and tables

• Link concepts to practical examples

Recommended revision strategies:

• Past examinations

• Practice Questions and self-assess then compare to model answers

• Linking revision notes with the HSC syllabus

• Palm cards and self-testing

• Practice multiple choice online- board of studies

Modern History



Weighting: 30%

Exam Length: 3 hours (plus 5 minutes reading time)


Knowledge and understanding of course content (30%)

Outcomes

MH12-1 accounts for the nature of continuity and change in the modern world

MH12-2 proposes arguments about the varying causes and effects of events and developments

MH12-3 evaluates the role of historical features, individuals, groups and ideas in shaping the past

MH12-4 analyses the different perspectives of individuals and groups in their historical context

MH12-5 assesses the significance of historical features, people, ideas, movements, events and

developments of the modern world

MH12-6 analyses and interprets different types of sources for evidence to support an historical account or

argument

MH12-7 discusses and evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past

MH12-8 plans and conducts historical investigations and presents reasoned conclusions, using relevant

evidence from a range of sources

MH12-9 communicates historical understanding, using historical knowledge, concepts and terms, in

appropriate and well-structured forms

BPL Dispositions


The paper will consist of three sections. Questions may include sources and/or interpretations. Questions

may examine Key Features and content from the Survey and Focus of Study. Students will be required to

select the option studied in class from all the possible options in the HSC.

National Study: Option E: Japan 1904 – 1937

Students will be required to complete ONE extended response question. You may have a choice from two

alternatives regarding the question. The expected length of response will be around eight pages of an

examination writing booklet (approximately 1000 words).

Peace and Conflict: Option D: The Cold War 1945 - 1991

Students will be required to complete TWO extended response questions. You will be required to complete

BOTH questions. The expected length of each response will be around eight pages of an examination writing

booklet (approximately 1000 words).

Change in the Modern World: Option E: The Nuclear Age 1945 – 2011

Questions will consist of multiple parts. One part will be worth 10 to 15 marks.

Modern History


Key Modern History Study Strategies:

• Review the Key Features, Survey and Focus of Study components of the syllabus documents to ensure

you are familiar with the options we have selected and that you have notes to cover each section of the

syllabus.

• Create flash cards for key terminology and have a family member test your knowledge.

• Complete discussion posts on Canvas to refresh your knowledge.

• Answer sample extended response questions and submit them to your teacher for feedback.

• Revise textbook content on the topics outlined below.


• National Study: Option E: Japan 1904 – 1937

• Peace and Conflict: Option D: The Cold War 1945 – 1991

• Change in the Modern World: Option E: The Nuclear Age 1945 – 2011


• HSC Syllabus. Take note that questions may examine Key Features and content from the Survey and

Focus of Study. The themes behind the content are just as important as the syllabus dot points.

• Key Features of Modern History Textbook and Digital Resources. If you have purchased the digital

version, there are a number of digital resources which are helpful for revision including flash cards for

terminology, study planners and other reference material.

• Canvas content:

- Review lesson content.

- Contribute to revision discussion posts.

- Engage with the thinking planners and essay planner.

Physics



Weighting: 30%



Stimulus 10%, Knowledge 20%

Outcomes

5 analyses and evaluates primary and secondary data and information

6 solves scientific problems using primary and secondary data, critical thinking skills and scientific

processes

7 communicates scientific understanding using suitable language and terminology for a specific

audience or purpose

12 describes and analyses qualitatively and quantitatively circular motion and motion in a gravitational

field, in particular, the projectile motion of particles

13 explains and analyses the electric and magnetic interactions due to charged particles and currents and

evaluates their effect both qualitatively and quantitatively

14 describes and analyses evidence for the properties of light and evaluates the implications of this

evidence for modern theories of physics in the contemporary world

15 explains and analyses the evidence supporting the relationship between astronomical events and the

nucleosynthesis of atoms and relates these to the development of the current model of the atom

BPL Dispositions


The Examination will cover the following topics

• Advanced Mechanics

• Nature of Light

• From the Universe to the atom

Part A – 20 Multiple Choice Questions

Part B – Questions may contain parts. There will be 20 - 25 items. At least two items will be worth 7-9 marks.

A data sheet, formula sheet and Periodic Table will be provided. NESA approved calculators, a pair of

compasses, a protractor and set squares may be used.

Physics


Key Physics Study Strategies:

Complete all set class work and flipped learning.

Read through course notes, Depth study notes and complete past paper questions. Self-mark using the

online marking criteria and ask peers to peer mark also.


Module 5 – Advanced Mechanics

Module 7 – Nature of Light

Module 8 – From the Universe to the Atom


• Canvas

• Pearson Physics 12

• Pearson Skills and Assessment Book Physics 12

• Past HSC Papers – NESA

• Education Perfect

• Sample HSC paper questions for 2019 – NESA

• Visual Physics Online - http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/teach_res/hsp/sp/spHome.htm

• Fathoming Physics - https://sites.google.com/fathomingphysics.nsw.edu.au/hscphysics/home

http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/teach_res/hsp/sp/spHome.htm

https://sites.google.com/fathomingphysics.nsw.edu.au/hscphysics/home

Software Design and Development



Weighting: 30%



Development and Impact of Software Solutions 15%

Software Development Cycle 40%

Developing a Solution Package 25%

Option: Programming paradigms 20%

Outcomes

H1.3 describes how the major components of a computer system store and manipulate data

H2.1 describes the historical development of different language types

H2.3 analyses and describes a system in terms of the information processes involved

H3.1 identifies and evaluates legal, social and ethical issues in a number of contexts

H3.2 constructs software solutions that address legal, social and ethical issues

H4.2 applies appropriate development methods to solve software problems

H4.3 applies a modular approach to implement well structured software solutions and evaluates their

effectiveness

H6.2 communicates the processes involved in a software solution to an inexperienced user

BPL Dispositions


SECTION I – Multiple choice

SECTION II – Short answers

SECTION III – OPTION TOPIC

Software Design and Development


Key SDD Study Strategies:

• Revisit NESA subject page

• Re-read Subject Syllabus


• Brush up on your knowledge on development and impact of software solutions:

- Know your social and ethical issues - research and read on current study cases

- Approaches used in the development of software systems

- Trends in the development of software systems

- Knowledge on CASE tools in large system development

• Review your understanding of the Software Development Cycle

- Know strategies used in defining and understanding the problem

- Know thoroughly various modeling tools, diagrams and charts

- Understand your standard algorithms and logical structures

• Understand and apply your implementation of software solutions

- Know elements of effective interface design

- Understand and interpret language syntax required for software solutions

- Know your program development techniques especially errors, error detections and software used

for detecting errors

- be able to differentiate user documentation and technical documentation

• Understand Testing, Evaluation and Maintenance of software solutions strategies

• Summarise and thoroughly go through Option topics 1 (Evolution of programing languages)

- Evolution of programing languages

- Historical reasons for development of different paradigms including emerging technologies

- Paradigm specific concepts


• SUBJECT CANVAS

• SDD YouTube Channel

• NESA Assessment Resource Centre Website for Software Design and Development

• Software Development Forums

Studies of Religion II

Trial HSC Examination


Weighting: 30%



20% Knowledge and understanding of course content

10% Communication of information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms

Outcomes

H1 explains aspects of religion and belief systems H2 describes and analyses the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and society

H3 examines the influence and expression of religion and belief systems in Australia H4 describes and analyses how aspects of religious traditions are expressed by their adherents

H5 evaluates the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents H6 organises, analyses and

synthesises relevant information about religion from a variety of sources, considering usefulness,

validity and bias H8 applies appropriate terminology and concepts related to religion and belief systems H9 coherently and effectively communicates complex information, ideas and issues using appropriate

written, oral and graphic forms

BPL Dispositions


Section I – 30 marks This section has two parts, Part A and Part B

- Allow about 50 minutes for this section

Section II – 30 marks

- Attempt TWO questions

- You must NOT choose the same Religious Tradition in both Section II and Section III

- Allow about 1 hour for this section

Section III – 20 marks

- Attempt ONE question

- You must NOT choose the same Religious Tradition in both Section II and Section III


Section IV – 20 marks

- Attempt ONE question (note: there may not necessarily be a choice of question in this section)


The TRIAL HSC mirrors the HSC examination in format and questions. All components required for the HSC

will be examined in the TRIAL examination. The Paper set for examination will be an Independent Trial paper

that is set by an external panel, not NWCC teaching staff.

Studies of Religion II


Key SORII Study Strategies:

• Review, distil and summarise all class notes and Canvas resources.

• Revise feedback from past assessment tasks to understand where you need to improve.

• Write key quotes and concepts on visual prompts (posters / flashcards) to read often.

• Compile a glossary of names and key terms to memorise

• Engage with past papers and online quizzes


• Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945

• Religious Tradition Depth Study - Buddhism

- Beliefs

- Practices

- Person of significance

- Ethics

• Religious Tradition Depth Study - Islam

- Beliefs

- Practices


- Ethics

• Religious Tradition Depth Study - Judaism

- Beliefs

- Practices


- Ethics

• Religion and Peace


• Class notes

• Assessment Task feedback

• Study resources provided on Canvas

• Past papers (available on Canvas or directly from http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au)

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/

Norwest Christian College Cnr Regent and McCulloch Streets Riverstone NSW 2765 Australia | PO Box 6335 Rouse Hill Town Centre NSW 2155 Australia p 02 8889 4600 f 02 9627 4637 e [email protected] w norwest.nsw.edu.au ABN 38 003 164 136 CRICOS 02257C

Documents

Examination Notification - Norwest Christian College · 2019-07-01 · Read through course notes, Depth study notes and complete past paper questions. Self-mark using the online marking