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HSC Assessment Guide

2012/13

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Section 1: General information for all students beginning HSC courses

1.1 Eligibility requirements for the HSC 41.2 Pattern of study from Year 11 to Year 12 and satisfactory completion of courses 41.3 Changes of subjects/courses/units 41.4 HSC results 51.5 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 51.6 Accumulation of the HSC 51.7 Repeating a course for the HSC 51.8 Acceleration 51.9 Distinction courses 51.10 Illness/Misadventure provisions 51.11 Rules governing HSC examinations 5

Section 2: HSC Assessment2.1 School-based assessment 62.2 Handing in assessment tasks 62.3 Late submission of assessment tasks 62.4 Illness or misadventure 62.5 Absence from an assessment task 72.6 Procedures for prolonged absences 72.7 Absence prior to an assessment task 72.8 Non-completion of an assessment task 72.9 Invalid assessment task 72.10 Computer generated assessment tasks 82.11 Procedures for multiple classes following common course 82.12 Special provisions 82.13 Procedures for reporting on performance 82.14 Malpractice 82.15 Non-serious attempt 82.16 Practical components in HSC courses 82.17 Procedures for appeals and conducting school reviews 92.18 Order of merit 9

Subject specific informationAncient History – 2 Unit 10Biology – 2 Unit 11Business Studies – 2 Unit 12Chemistry – 2 Unit 13Chinese Background Speaker – 2 Unit 14Chinese Beginners – 2 Unit 15Design and Technology – 2 Unit 16Drama – 2 Unit 17Economics – 2 Unit 18English Standard – 2 Unit 19English Advanced – 2 Unit 20English Extension 1 – 3 Unit 21English Extension 2 – 4 Unit 22English ESL – 2 Unit 23French Continuers – 2 Unit 24French Extension – 3 Unit 25Geography – 2 Unit 26History Extension – 3 Unit 27Industrial Technology Timber Products and Furniture Technologies – 2 Unit 28Japanese Continuers – 2 Unit 29Japanese Extension – 3 Unit 30Latin Continuers – 2 Unit 31Latin Extension – 3 Unit 32Legal Studies – 2 Unit 33Mathematics General – 2 Unit 34Mathematics – 2 Unit 35Mathematics Extension 1 36Mathematics Extension 2 37Modern History – 2 Unit 38Music (Course 1) – 2 Unit 39Music (Course 2) – 2 Unit 40Music Extension – 3 Unit 41Photography – 1 Unit 42Personal Development, Health and Physical Education – 2 Unit 43Physics – 2 Unit 44Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies – 1 Unit and 2 Unit 45Visual Arts – 2 Unit 46Visual Design – 1 Unit 47Work Studies – 2 Unit Content Endorsed 48

Table of Contents

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Section 1: General information for all students beginning HSC coursesTo be eligible for the award of the Higher School Certificate, students must comply with the entry requirements, course restrictions, and the rules and regulations set down by the Board of Studies. In addition, students must comply with Cranbrook’s HSC course and assessment requirements.

1.1 Eligibility requirements for the HSCTo be eligible for the award of the Higher School Certificate students must:• have gained the School Certificate or other qualification that the Board of Studies considers satisfactory• have attended a government school, a registered and accredited non-government school, a• school outside NSW recognised by the Board of Studies or a TAFE institute• have satisfactorily completed courses that comprise the pattern of study required by the Board of Studies for the award of the

Higher School Certificate. This includes completion of the practical, oral or project works required for specific courses, and the assessment requirements for each course

• have sat for and made a genuine attempt at the requisite Higher School Certificate examination(s).

1.2 Pattern of study from Year 11 to Year 12 and satisfactory completion of coursesSatisfactory completion of the Preliminary course, usually in Year 11, is a pre-requisite of entry into an HSC course. The pattern of study for Preliminary courses (Year 11) must be as follows:• at least 12 units• at least two units of English• at least four subjects.

The pattern of study for HSC (Year 12) courses must be as follows:• at least 12 units (at Cranbrook)• at least two units of English• at least four subjects.

A student will be considered to have satisfactorily completed a course if he has:• followed the course developed or endorsed by the Board of Studies• applied himself with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course• achieved some or all of the course outcomes.

Students who have not complied with the above requirements cannot be regarded as having satisfactorily completed the course. Courses deemed to have been unsatisfactorily attempted will not appear on the Record of Achievement. The School issues a formal warning to any student who is in danger of being deemed ‘unsatisfactory’ in any course. The warning will be timed so as to allow rectification of the problem. The student has the right of appeal.

1.3 Changes of subjects/courses/unitsPreliminary coursesThe Headmaster has the authority to allow changes of subjects or courses provided that he is satisfied that a student can adequately complete the new course before commencing the study of the HSC course. Normally changes of subject or courses, other than those that cause a reduction in unit value in a course, will not be allowed after Term 1 in the Preliminary year.

Applications for such changes must be made on the official Change of Subject Form available from the Assistant Dean of Studies.

HSC coursesStudents may not change subjects or courses unless the Headmaster is satisfied that they:• have satisfactorily completed the Preliminary course (or equivalent) of the subject/course they wish to enter• will be able to complete all the HSC requirements including assessments.

No changes in HSC entries may occur after 30 June in the HSC examination year unless the Headmaster approves a decrease in unit value within a related course or withdrawal from a course up until the submission of assessments in Term 3.

In Mathematics, changes from 4U (Extension 2) to 3U (Extension 1) or from 2U Mathematics to 2U General Mathematics are permitted only with the approval of the Head of Department who must be able to provide a valid assessment of the student’s achievement in the relevant course(s).

Cranbrook School provides the Board of Studies with a mark for each course to indicate the rank order of students within that course. This assessment mark is then moderated by the Board of Studies against the School’s examination performance in each course.

A Record of Achievement is issued to students at the end of Year 11 for the Preliminary course and again at the end of Year 12 for the HSC course.

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1.4 HSC resultsIf students meet all the requirements as specified above, they will be awarded the Higher School Certificate.

The results of courses satisfactorily completed are recorded on the Higher School Certificate Record of Achievement and on a Course Report. The following results are recorded on the Record of Achievement:• the assessment mark – the moderated mark awarded by the School on the basis of assessment tasks in each course• the examination mark – the mark awarded for the external examination• the HSC mark – the average of the examination mark and the assessment mark• the performance band – shows the student’s level of achievement in each course.

This information will also be contained in a Course Report that is issued for each course. This report includes descriptors for each performance band and provides a summary of what, typically, the student knows and is able to do.

No assessment mark is shown for VET courses. Only the optional examination mark and the performance band is shown.

1.5 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) The Universities Admission Centre (UAC) provides the ATAR on a separate document. The ATAR is confidential to the candidate and the universities applied for by the candidate. Schools do not receive this information with the HSC results.

The ATAR will be calculated on the basis of the aggregate of the scaled marks in ten units of Board Developed Courses comprising the best 2 units of English and the next best 8 units. Up to 2 units of TAFE courses can be included in the ATAR provided the appropriate examination/s is/are sat. The ATAR may include units accumulated by a candidate over a total span of five years.

1.6 Accumulation of the HSCStudents may accumulate HSC courses towards the Higher School Certificate over a five year period.

1.7 Repeating a course for the HSCCourses may be repeated within a five year period, but in calculating an ATAR, the most recent mark only is included. There is no penalty for repeating a course.

1.8 AccelerationSubject to the approval of the Head of Department and the Headmaster, students may elect to accelerate in some courses, i.e. in advance of their usual cohort. These subjects may be counted towards a student’s HSC result.

1.9 Distinction coursesA Distinction Course is only available to students who have accelerated and have completed at least one HSC course at the highest possible level, a year or more ahead of their cohort. In order to enter for such courses, students must have a recommendation from the Headmaster.

1.10 Illness/Misadventure provisionsInjuries and accidents that take place at the time of the HSC examinations must be reported as soon as possible to the Presiding Officer. An Illness/Misadventure Form, held by the Dean of Studies and the Presiding Officer, is filled out, with a section for the Presiding Officer, student, Dean of Studies and doctor/appropriate agent to fill out. The doctor must supply a medical certificate and/or the appropriate agent provide a report and/or fill out the relevant section on the form.

1.11 Rules governing HSC examinationsStudents are advised that the Board of Studies rules that apply for HSC external examinations also apply to all assessment tasks. Cheating will be regarded as a very serious offence. The HSC rules laid down by the Board are as follows. Candidates must not:• smoke or eat in the examination room• speak to any person other than a supervisor during an examination• behave in any way likely to disturb the work of any other candidate or upset the conduct of the examination• attend an examination while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs• take into the examination room any books, notes, paper or any equipment other than the aids specified in the course

requirements.

It is important to follow these rules as failure to observe them may result in a nil score and the possibility of disqualification from the award of a Higher School Certificate.

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Section 2: HSC Assessment2.1 School-based assessment School-based assessment contributes 50% of students’ final HSC marks. It contributes equally with the HSC examination in the calculation of the ATAR.

For each Board Developed Course that the student undertakes, Cranbrook will provide the Board of Studies with a mark for that course, indicating the student’s rank order in the course. This will be a mark out of 100 for 2 Unit courses and a mark out of 50 for 1 Unit courses, including Extension 1 courses. The mark indicates the rank and relative differences between students’ performances against the standards of the course. This mark is moderated by the Board based on the students’ performance in the HSC examination for that course.

The School calculates this mark based on the assessment tasks completed by the student in the HSC course. The assessment tasks incorporate the mandatory components and weightings prescribed in the syllabus. These components and weightings as well as the task weightings are provided for each course.

Students must make a genuine attempt in all assessment tasks and complete them on time.

All assessment tasks are designed to assess what students know and can do in relation to course standards. Each assessment task is linked to syllabus outcomes and students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their level of achievement of the outcomes on a range of different task types such as examinations, tests, oral presentations, performances, essays and research tasks. The nature of assessment tasks varies from subject to subject.

It is important that students approach the teacher and/or relevant Head of Department first should there be any problem regarding an assessment task or subject specific problem. Any problem or misconception can best be rectified at this level. The Dean of Studies is the next person to contact. However, it is assumed that all students will feel free to approach their teachers, the various Heads of Departments and their Housemasters to discuss any problems they may have relating to their HSC program.

This booklet contains advice about all HSC assessment tasks. It includes notification in relation to the timing of the tasks, the component(s) assessed, task weighting and nature of each assessment task.

In the event of a student suffering an illness or misadventure in the final, external HSC examinations, the Board of Studies may use the moderated school based assessment mark instead of the examination mark.

As the school based assessment contributes significantly to each student’s HSC results, it is important that the School’s assessment program is fair to all students and that its integrity is not jeopardised. Students will be penalised if they seek to gain an unfair advantage in an assessment task.

2.2 Handing in assessment tasksIt is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the assessment task is completed and submitted on time. An assessment task must be handed to the designated teacher in charge of the task or Head of Department by 8.15am on the day the task falls due, unless indicated otherwise. Tasks should not be passed to other students for delivery, placed in teachers’ pigeonholes or left on unattended desks.

2.3 Late submission of assessment tasksA submitted assessment task will be deemed late if it reaches the teacher in charge of the task or the Head of Department after 8.15am, or the scheduled time, on the date the task falls due. In this case, 10% will be deducted from the total marks assigned to the task each day it remains late, based on a seven-day week. Teachers will not be available to receive late work on weekends.

If a student is absent for any reason when a task needs to be submitted, it is the responsibility of the student to arrange that the task reach the teacher in charge of the task or Head of Department by the due date and on time.

2.4 Illness or misadventure If a student is ill or suffers a misadventure immediately prior to a scheduled assessment task that causes him to be unfit to sit or submit the task, he must notify the teacher or the Head of Department in charge of the task prior to the administration of the task. The Head of Department, or the Assistant Dean of Studies in the case of examinations, will arrange a substitute task and date, as appropriate.

Absence from the task due to illness or misadventure must be accompanied by appropriate documentation such as a medical certificate or appropriate agent’s report, eg police report, dated on or before the due date of the task and covering the date of the task, and must be submitted immediately on or before the student’s return to school. The documentation must indicate how the illness or misadventure impacted on the student’s ability to undertake the task. See also 2.5 below.

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2.5 Absence from an assessment taskAbsence from a task due to illness or misadventure must be accompanied by appropriate documentation such as a medical certificate or appropriate agent’s report, eg police report, dated on or before the due date of the task. The documentation must indicate how the illness or misadventure impacted on the student’s ability to undertake the task. An assessment task submitted after the published deadline (both time of day and date) will be awarded a penalty unless:• prior permission to represent the School has been granted by the Dean of Studies, eg at a State sporting event, a significant

cultural event• a medical certificate or agent’s report covering the dates relevant to the assessment task has been submitted to the class teacher or

the Head of Department at, or before, the first timetabled lesson after the student’s return to School• special consideration for extraordinary reasons has been granted by the Dean of Studies at or before the scheduled date of the

test or examination, or the Assistant Dean of Studies has been advised at or before the scheduled date of the test or examination.When the assessment task takes the form of a test or examination, and the student is unable to attend the test or examination, a zero will be awarded unless a medical certificate or official agent’s report covering the relevant date has been submitted to the class teacher or the Head of Department at/or before the scheduled date of the test or examination, or the Assistant Dean of Studies has been advised at or before the scheduled date of the test or examination.

In the event that a student is absent for an assessment task for legitimate reasons, the same task may be rescheduled if security has not been compromised. If the original task is no longer secure then a similar task will be set. The comparable task will measure the same or similar outcomes as the missed task. The student completes the task or comparable task immediately on his return to school. If insufficient time precludes such action then an estimate will be calculated based on other assessment tasks and class work which assess the same or similar outcomes.

Students who complete an assessment task at a different time to that scheduled must not have any contact about the task with students who have completed the task.

The Head of Department together with the Dean of Studies decide on the appropriate action in relation to missed assessment tasks.

2.6 Procedures for prolonged absencesWhere students have a prolonged absence due to illness for example, the School requires documentary evidence of this as outlined in 2.4. If possible, students complete the task or substitute task under supervised conditions in absentia. If not, students complete a comparable task immediately on their return to school. The comparable task will measure the same or similar outcomes as the missed task.

2.7 Absence prior to an assessment taskStudent absences prior to the submission of assessment tasks will be monitored, both days and class time, leading up to the submission of an assessment task. Unexplained absence during class time on the day of a scheduled assessment task is considered fractional truancy and will be considered a one-day absence. Where students are absent prior to submission or the date of assessment tasks, the student will be required to provide documentary evidence of the legitimacy of the absences.

Accelerants are granted study leave immediately prior to some HSC assessment tasks. Study leave times are published for accelerants. Any other absences other than published study leave will be considered unauthorised absence.

2.8 Non-completion of an assessment taskWhere there is no valid reason for not completing an assessment task, a zero mark is recorded for that task. If a student’s attempt at a particular task scores zero, teachers use their professional judgement to determine whether or not the attempt is a genuine one. The minimum requirement is that the student make a genuine attempt at assessment tasks that contribute in excess of 50% of available marks in that course. Students who do not comply with the assessment requirements in any course have neither a moderated assessment mark nor an examination mark awarded for that course.

2.9 Invalid assessment task In the judgement of the Dean of Studies and the relevant Head of Department an assessment task (complete or in part) may be deemed to be invalid if:• it fails to assess the prescribed outcomes• there is a breach in security• inaccurate or conflicting information is published about the task which is deemed to be prejudicial to the conduct of a fair

assessment process• technical or administrative misadventure regarding the production or conduct of an assessment task is deemed to be prejudicial

to a student’s performance.In the event of a task being declared invalid, the department involved sets an alternative task or part task. The original task is given a lower weighting and the substitute task a higher weighting while maintaining the appropriate component weighting/s.

In exceptional circumstances the original task may be discarded. In such a case, a new task assessing the same outcomes is set. Students receive appropriate notification of the substitute task in accordance with the School’s procedures.

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2.10 Computer generated assessment tasksFailure of computer equipment is not considered acceptable grounds for late submission or non-submission of assessment tasks. Where tasks have been produced on computer it is the student’s responsibility to save work at regular intervals, copy or back-up, and/or produce progressive print-outs or drafts. Should failure of computer equipment result in late work, the same penalties apply as for other late submissions.

2.11 Procedures for multiple classes following common courseWhere possible, common assessment programs use common tasks, conditions and marking procedures. Where this is not possible, procedures are put in place to ensure that when marks are aggregated and placed on a common scale, this is done reliably. Procedures may include setting different tasks which are comparable in terms of structure and nature, the outcomes assessed and the marking guidelines used.

Students who complete an assessment task at a different time to others must not have any contact about the task with students who have completed or are yet to sit the task.

Reliable marking procedures are used for all common tasks using common marking guidelines. Procedures may include the use of a single/common marker, double marking and non-identification of student by name.

2.12 Special provisionsFor students with special needs, the School does, in exceptional circumstances, provide for those students in line with the procedures and provisions approved by the Board of Studies for external HSC examinations.

2.13 Procedures for reporting on performance PerformanceStudents are provided with feedback on their performance in assessment tasks and how they might improve on their level of performance. All assessment tasks contain criteria against which performance is judged. Marking schemes are linked to syllabus outcomes and performance descriptors.

RankStudents will be given their rank in each individual task. Cumulative or progressive ranks will not be provided.

2.14 MalpracticeIf a student is involved in a proven case of malpractice in a task, as deemed by the Head of Department and/or Dean of Studies, the student forfeits all marks assigned to the task and risks further disciplinary action.

Malpractice is any activity undertaken by a student that allows him to seek or gain an unfair advantage over others. It includes, but is not limited to:• copying someone else’s work, in part or in whole, and presenting it as his own• using material directly from books, journals, CDs or the Internet without reference to the source• building on the ideas of another person without reference to the source• buying, stealing or borrowing another person’s work and presenting it as his own• submitting work to which another person, such as a parent, coach or subject expert has contributed substantially• using words, ideas, designs or the workmanship of others in practical and performance tasks without appropriate

acknowledgement• paying someone to write or prepare material• breaching school examination rules• seeking or gaining confidential information in relation to an assessment task prior to attempting it• using non-approved aids during an assessment task• contriving false explanations to explain work not handed in by the due date• assisting another student to engage in malpractice.

2.15 Non-serious attemptA non-serious attempt is defined as any task that contains frivolous or objectionable material. This is in accord with Board of Studies’ definitions for the Higher School Certificate tests and examinations. If a student does not make a serious attempt in a task, he may forfeit all marks assigned to the task and risk further disciplinary action.

2.16 Practical components in HSC coursesCourses in Drama, Design and Technology, some English courses, Music and Visual Arts have practical and/or performance components as part of the requirements for the course. A student cannot submit a work for a course which in whole or in part represents his work in another HSC course. A student presenting works for Design and Technology as well as Visual Arts for example, should be aware that that the same work(s) cannot be presented in whole or in part for both subjects. Similarly, a student engaged in performance subjects such as Music and Drama must avoid presenting the same performance piece(s) for these two subjects.

Students preparing for these examinations should consult with the appropriate Heads of Department regarding their choice of work(s) well in advance of any assessments or examinations.

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2.17 Procedures for appeals and conducting school reviewsStudents are assessed on actual performance not potential performance. Assessment marks cannot be modified to take into account possible effects of illness or misadventure. Please see section 2.4 in relation to illness/misadventure.

Students may appeal the result awarded only at the time the task is returned to them. The procedure is as follows:• the student must immediately inform the class teacher• the teacher consults with the Head of Department, who makes an adjustment, if required, based on the specific marking

guidelines and criteria associated with the task.

If the student remains dissatisfied, he may appeal to the Dean of Studies, who makes a ruling. The student is informed of the result of his appeal.

The following are the only grounds for appeal regarding internal School assessments once they have been submitted to the BOS:• clerical error• miscalculation by the department concerned• the weightings specified by the department in its assessment program have not conformed with the Board of Studies

requirements• the procedures used by the department for determining the final assessment marks do not conform with its stated assessment

program.

In the event of an appeal on one or more of the above grounds, a committee comprising the Head of Department, the Dean of Studies and a representative of the Common Room convenes to examine and verify:• the accuracy of the departmental assessment procedures• the accuracy of the calculations carried out on assessment marks• that weightings specified conform with BOS requirements• that procedures used conform with the stated assessment program.

The Dean of Studies informs the student of the outcome of the appeal. In the event of a successful appeal, the Dean of Studies informs the Board of Studies of the change which is to be made.

2.18 Order of meritThe final rank order of students in each course is available to all students after the completion of the final HSC examination at the School.

Tables of subject specific informationThe following tables and supporting documentation provide students with the details of the components, tasks, weightings and timing of assessment tasks in each subject. Additional information is available from the relevant Head of Department and subject teachers and on the portal.

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Ancient History – 2 Unit

Components(syllabus)

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Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5Term 4 2012

Week 8Term 1

Weeks 11/12Term 2Week 8

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Term 3Week 8

Spartan Society – source analysis

Half yearly examination Research task Trial HSC

examination

Oral presentation and source

analysis

Outcomes H3.2, H3.3, H 3.4, H 3.6, H4.1, H4.2

H1.1, H2.1, H3.4, H4.1, H4.2

H1.1, H2.1, H3.1, H3.2, H3.4, H3.6,

H4.1, H4.2

H1.1, H2.1, H3.4, H3.5, H4.1, H4.2

H3.3, H3.2, H3.4, H4.1,

H4.2

Knowledge and understanding of course content

40 5 10 5 15 5

Source based skills: analysis, synthesis and evaluation of historical information from a variety of sources

20 2.5 2.5 5 10

Historical inquiry and research 20 2.5 15 2.5

Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms

20 5 2.5 2.5 5 5

Marks 100% 15% 15% 22.5% 25% 22.5%

Task 1: Source analysis Each student submits written responses to a variety of sources, ancient and/or modern, on the topic: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra 371 BC.

Task 2: Half-yearly examination – 1½ hoursEach student completes two questions.Section I: Option I – Greece: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BC Each student completes a four or five-part question. One part of the question requires reference to a provided source.Section II: will comprise extended responses from the Historical Period topics.

Task 3: Research task Students complete a research paper on an allocated question from the Personalities in their Times or the Historical Period topics.

Task 4: Trial HSC examination – 3 hoursThis paper is made up of four sections.Section I: Core study – Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum Each student completesPart A – Source-based objective responses and short answer questions to the value of 15 marks, including from 5 to 10 objective response questions.Part B – A source-based question to the value of 10 marks.Section II: Option I – Greece: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCEach student completes a four or five-part question. One part of the question will require reference to a provided source.Section III: Personalities in their TimesAncient and modern sources will be required when answering this question. The question will consist of two or three parts, with the last part worth 15 marks.Section IV: Historical PeriodEach student answers one extended response from a choice of two.

Task 5: Oral presentation and source analysisEach student gives a three-minute oral presentation. The focus will be on the nature, context and perspective of primary sources associated with the core study.

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Biology – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Week 8, 27 NovTerm 1

Weeks 11/12Term 2

Weeks 3/4 Term 3

Weeks 1/2Term 3Week 7

Research, written and oral task

Half yearly examination

Research, written and oral task

Part A Trial HSC

examination;Part B Practical

task

Research and written task

Outcomes H1, H2, H5, H6, H12, H13, H14

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13, H14

H1, H4, H5, H6, H8, H10, H11, H12, H13, H14,

H15

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9,

H10, H11, H12, H13, H14

H1, H3, H4, H5, H13, H14

Knowledge and understanding of:• the history, nature, and

practice of biology, applications and uses of biology and their implications for society and the environment and current issues, research and developments in biology

• cell ultrastructure and processes, biological diversity, environmental interactions, mechanisms of inheritance and biological evolution

40 5 10 3 17 5

Skills in planning and conducting investigations 30 3 5 7 10 5

Skills in:• communicating information

and understanding• developing scientific

thinking and problem-solving techniques

• working individually and in teams

30 2 5 5 13 5

Marks 100% 10% 20% 15% 40% 15%

Task 1: Research, written and oral taskStudents complete research and an oral presentation reflecting work from Modules 9.1 and 9.2.

Task 2: Half-yearly examination – 1½ hoursA written examination covering work from the be ginning of the HSC course.The examination consists of multiple choice, short answer and extended responses.

Task 3: Research, written and oral task – progressive + 2 periodsAn assignment covering a recently studied aspect of Biology.Students are given a period of time in which to research this aspect of the course before presenting their findings. This task includes a written follow-up task in class.

Task 4: Trial HSC examinationPart A: Written examination – 2½ hoursA written examination covering work from the beginning of the HSC course.The examination consists of multiple choice, short answer and extended responses.Part B: Practical task – 1½ hoursA task assessing students’ practical skills. Students are required to perform practical tasks which may include the manipulation of subject-related equipment. Questions will be asked about students’ observations and they may be asked to make conclusions based on this work.

Task 5: Research and written taskAn in-class task assessing work from the Option Module: Communication

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Business Studies – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4

Term 1Week 3

Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Term 4Week 5/6

Oral presentation Half yearly examination

Trial HSC examination

Business report and short answer

Outcomes H1, H2, H5, H6, H7, H9

H1, H2, H3, H4,H5, H6, H8,

H9, H10

H1, H2, H3, H4,H5, H6, H7, H8,

H9, H10H2, H4, H5, H8, H9


40 10 5 15 10

Stimulus-based skills 20 10 10

Inquiry and research 20 10 10

Communication of business information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms

20 5 5 5 5

Marks 100% 25% 20% 30% 25%

Task 1: Research task and oral presentationThis task is designed to assess students’ ability to incorporate their research on Qantas operations in the form of an oral presentation.

Task 2: Half-yearly examinationThis examination tests the following topics: Business Operations and Finance. The examination comprises multiple-choice, short answer questions and business report.

Task 3: Trial HSC examinationThis examination tests all topics, including the Qantas case study. It comprises multiple-choice, short answer and business report type test items.

Task 4: Business Report This business report and short-answer question task is designed to assess students’ ability to incorporate their research of Qantas with their knowledge of the topics: Human Resources.

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Chemistry – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Wk 6, 15 NovTerm 1

Weeks 11/12Term 2

Weeks 2/3Term 2

Weeks 6/7Term 3

Weeks 1/2Research

assignmentHalf yearly examination OEI Research

assignmentTrial HSC

examination

OutcomesH1, H3, H4, H5, H8, H9,

H10, H13, H14

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9,

H10

H4, H7, H10, H11, H12, H13,

H14, H15

H1, H3, H4, H13, H14

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8,

H9, H10, H11, H12, H13, H14

Knowledge andunderstanding of:• the history, nature, and

practice of chemistry, applications and uses of chemistry and their implications for society and the environment, and current issues, research and developments in chemistry

• atomic structure and periodic table, energy, chemical reactions, carbon chemistry and stoichiometry

40 1 12 1 1 25

Skills in planning and conducting investigations 30 5 1 10 9 5


and understanding• developing scientific

thinking and problem-solving techniques


30 4 2 9 10 5

Marks 100% 10% 15% 20% 20% 35%

Task 1: Research assignment – progressive + 1 periodA research assignment on syllabus points from module 9.2. Students are required to research a particular topic in Chemistry and then write up their findings in a single period lesson.

Task 2: Half-yearly examination – 1½ hoursA written examination covering work from the beginning of the HSC course.The examination consists of multiple choice, short answer and extended responses.

Task 3: Open-ended investigation (OEI) – progressive + 2 periodsA practical task based on work from Modules 9.1 and 9.3. Students design a practical task including selecting materials and equipment and then perform the experiment during a double period.

Task 4: Research assignment - progressive plus 1 period A research assignment on syllabus points from module 9.4. Students are required to research a particular topic in Chemistry and then write up their findings in a single period lesson.

Task 5: Trial HSC examination – 2½ hoursA written examination covering work from the beginning of the HSC course.The examination consists of multiple choice, short answer and extended responses.

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Chinese Background Speaker – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4Term 4Week 6

Thursday 15/11

Term 1Weeks 11/12 Term 2

Weeks 5/6Term 3

Weeks 1/2

Reading and responding


Spoken and written exchange

Trial HSCexamination

Outcomes3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8,

4.1, 4.2, 4.3

2.1, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 4.2

2.1, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

Listening and responding 20 10 10

Reading and responding 40 5 15 20

Writing in Chinese 20 10 10

Spoken exchangeWritten exchange

1010

1010

Marks 100% 5% 35% 20% 40%

Task 1: Reading and responding – 2 periodsStudents are required to read a text/texts in Chinese related to prescribed themes and give an extended response to it in Chinese. They are expected to demonstrate both an understanding of the written text and the ability to exchange information by responding to the information provided in the text.

Task 2: Term 1 examination – 2½ hoursListening and respondingThis section will consist of two parts. In Part A students hear a text twice and are required to respond to information in the text in English in one or more of the following ways: providing a summary of the main points, ideas, arguments or points of view; analyzing ways in which language is used to convey meaning; or identifying the audience, purpose and context of the text. In Part B students hear two texts related to the same contemporary issues twice and are required to give one extended response in Chinese. Reading and respondingThis section will consist of two parts. In Part A students are given a text or texts related to the prescribed themes or contemporary issues and are required to identify, discuss, analyse the context and evaluate the textual features of the text or texts. They can respond either in Chinese or English. In Part B there is one extended response question requiring a response in Chinese. Students are required to respond to the opinion, ideas and information in a text of approximately 300 characters in Chinese.WritingThere are two extended response questions requiring a response in Chinese. Students are required to answer one question. Questions specify the audience, purpose and context for the response, and will require the same text type. The length of response is approximately 400 characters in Chinese.

Task 3Spoken exchange in Chinese – 1 periodStudents prepare a topic related to the themes and contemporary issues as a motion of a debate. They choose their own standpoints (for or against) and reasons to support it.Written exchange in Chinese – 1 periodStudents are required to write a report or commentary based on the issues raised in the spoken exchange task. The length of response is approximately 400 characters in Chinese.

Task 4: Trial HSC examination – 3 hoursListening and responding, reading and responding, and writing as in Task 2.

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Chinese Beginners – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Wednesday 28/11

Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Weeks 5/6

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Reading and responding


Listening and responding


Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.1, 2.3 , 3.1, 3.2,

4.1, 4.23.1, 3.2

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1,

4.2Speaking 20 10 10

Listening and Responding 30 10 10 10

Reading and Responding 30 10 10 10

Writing 20 5 15

Marks 100% 10% 35% 10% 45%

Task 1: Reading and respondingStudents are given a text/texts in Chinese related to Theme 1, the personal world and Theme 2, the Chinese speaking communities. Questions are phrased in English, for responses in English. Students are required to demonstrate an understanding of written text and to extract, summarise and/or evaluate information from text.

Task 2: Half yearly examinationWritten – 2½ hours; speaking – approx 15 minutesSpeakingThe task consists of a general conversation in Chinese between the student and the teacher, lasting approximately 15 minutes on topics related to Theme 1, The Personal World or Theme 2, the Chinese speaking communitiesListening and respondingStudents are given a text/texts in Chinese related to Theme 1, the personal world and Theme 2, the Chinese speaking communities. Questions are phrased in English, for a response in English. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of general and specific information about the given the texts and the ability to interpret this information with regard to context, purpose and audience.Reading and respondingStudents are given a text/texts in Chinese related to Theme 1, the personal world and Theme 2, the Chinese speaking communities. Questions are phrased in English, for responses in English. Students are required to demonstrate an understanding of written texts and to extract, summarise and/or evaluate information from text.Writing in ChineseStudents are required to produce two original texts related to Theme 1, the personal world or theme 2, the Chinese-speaking communities. the first one being informative and descriptive in nature, eg an email, a description, a recount, and the second being reflective, persuasive or evaluative, eg a speech, diary entry or an article.

Task 3: Listening and responding Students are given a text/texts in Chinese related to Theme 1, the personal world and Theme 2, the Chinese speaking communities. Questions are phrased in English, for a response in English. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of general and specific information about the given the texts and the ability to interpret this information with regard to context, purpose and audience.

Task 4: HSC Trial examination Written 2½ hours; speaking – approx 15 minutesSpeakingAs in Task 2, Theme 1, the personal world and Theme 2, the Chinese-speaking communitiesListening and respondingAs in Task 2Reading and respondingAs in Task 2Writing in ChineseAs in Task 2

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Design and Technology – 2 Unit


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Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6Term 4 2012

Week 4 Term 1 2013Week 3

Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Week 6

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Term 3Week 4

Oral task: project

proposal and management

Case study: Innovation


Visual communication:

idea development, models and prototypes


Presentation: poster and multimedia

task

OutcomesH4.1, H5.1,

H5.2H2.2, H3.1, H5.2, H6.2

H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H2.2, H3.1, H6.2

H1.1, H3.2, H4.1, H4.3, H5.3, H6.1

H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H2.2, H3.1, H6.2

H4.1, H4.2, H5.1, H5.2

Innovation and emerging technologies

40 20 10 10

Designing and producing 60 15 30 15

Marks 100% 15% 20% 10% 30% 10% 15%

Task 1: Oral Task – Project proposal and managementStudents give a seven minute oral presentation, with accompanying PowerPoint, outlining their proposal and management of the chosen Major Design Project, as well as provide evidence of research into existing ideas on the market. Students are expected to use written, oral and graphical communication techniques in conjunction with cognitive organisers. Task 2: Case study – Innovation and emerging technologyStudents produce a 1000-word case study on an innovation. Students are expected to select and use appropriate research methods and communication techniques.

Task 3: Half-yearly examination – 1½ hoursThe examination will contain:• multiple-choice questions• short answer response(s)• extended response(s).

Students are examined on Innovation and emerging technologies, and Designing and producing.

Task 4: Visual communicationStudents creatively present their idea development, resource possibilities, models and prototypes using a range of techniques.

Task 5: Trial HSC examination – 1½ hoursThe examination will contain:• multiple-choice questions• short answer response(s)• extended response(s).

Students are examined on Innovation and Emerging Technologies, and Designing and Producing.

Task 6: Multimedia presentation and posterStudents produce an A3 poster showing the innovative features of their major design project, and a 4 minute multimedia video explaining how they selected resources and produced their MDPs.

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Drama – 2 Unit


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Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5

Term 4, 2012Week 6

Term 2, Week 6

Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Weeks 3, 6, 9

Term 4 2012, Wk 8

Term 1 Wks, 4, 7; Term 2 Wk 4;

Term 3 Wks 1/2

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Topic Areas performance/

written assessment

Half-yearly examination

Group performance

logbook submissions and progress performances

Individual project logbook

submissions, progress

performances and submissions

Trial HSC written

examination

Outcomes

H1.1-1.3, H1.5, H1.7, H1.9,

H2.3-2.4, H3.1, H3.3-3.4, H3.5

H3.1-3.4, H3.5

H1.1-1.6, H1.8-1.9, H2.1-2.4, H3.2-3.3,

H3.5

H1.1, H1.3, H1.5, H1.7, H1.9, H2.1, H2.4, H3.2-3.3,

H3.5

H3.1-3.4, H3.5

Making 40 20* 10* 10

Performing 30 10* 10* 10*

Critically Studying 30 10 10 10

Marks 100% 40% 10% 20% 20% 10%Workshop/practical 60% 30% 20% 10%

* indicates workshop/practical activities to the value of 60%Task 1: Dramatic Traditions in Australia and Studies in Drama and Theatre - two practical/performance assessments – 3 – 5 minutes eachIn a series of workshops, students devise a performance essay in the style of the set texts.Term 4 2012 – Norm and Ahmed and The RemovalistsTerm 2 – Oedipus Tyrannus and Angels in AmericaThese performance essays and workshops assess students’ ability to appreciate and manipulate the stylistic features and dramatic conventions of the set texts and their ability to bring those texts to life in performance in a believable and theatrically coherent way. Each task also contains a reflective, written component. This task involves making, performing and critically studying drama.

Task 2: Half-yearly examination – 1½ hours Topic areas: Dramatic Traditions in Australia and TragedyIn this examination, students are required to write in response to HSC style questions on these two topic areas. The task involves critically studying drama.

Task 3: Development of group devised project – logbook submissions and performancesOn three specified occasions, students workshop and perform ideas for/scenes from their Group Devised Project for assessment. In the final assessment in Term 2, their performances are expected to meet all syllabus requirements for this component of the course. Students also submit logbooks for assessment at these times.Before each submission, students are given a detailed outline of the specific expectations to be completed in their logbooks at these two stages of the project’s development. On each occasion, students are assessed according to the extent to which they have met these expectations. This task involves making and performing drama.

Task 4: Development of individual project – logbook submissions, project submissions and performancesOn the specified occasions, students submit their logbooks for their Individual Project for assessment. Before each submission, students are given a detailed outline of specific expectations to be completed by each of these five stages of the project’s development. On each occasion, students are assessed according to the extent to which they have met these expectations.On two specified occasions, students either perform or submit their Individual Project for assessment. On both these occasions, it is assessed according to the quality of the student’s completed work and the extent to which it meets syllabus requirements for each project at that stage. In the final assessment, the projects are expected to meet all syllabus requirements for this component of the course. This task involves making and performing drama.

Task 5: Trial HSC examination – 1½ hoursTopic areas: Dramatic Traditions in Australia and TragedyIn this examination, students are required to write in response to HSC style questions on the two topic areas, Dramatic Traditions in Australia and Tragedy.

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Economics – 2 Unit


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Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4Term 4

Week 8, 2012 Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Term 3Week 6/7

Short answer test Half yearly examination


Extended responses

OutcomesH1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H12


40 5 10 20 5

Stimulus-based skills 20 10 5 5


Communication of economic information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms

20 5 5 5 5

Marks 100% 25 20 30 25

Task 1: Short answer responses Students complete short answer question responses on the topic: The Global Economy.

Task 2: Half-yearly examinationThis examination will test the following topics:• The Global Economy • Australia’s Place in the Global Economy• It will comprise multiple-choice, short answer and extended response type test items.

Task 3: Trial HSC examinationThis examination tests all topics. It comprises multiple-choice, short answer and extended response type test items.

Task 4: Extended response taskStudents complete two extended responses on the topics: Economic Issues, and Economic Policies and Management.

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English Standard – 2 Unit


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Term 4 2012Week 5B

Term 1Week 4

Term 1Half-yearlyexamination

periodWeeks 11/12

Term 2Week 6/7

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Module C: Texts and Society

Into the World

Area of Study:Belonginga) Viewingb) Writing

Module A:Experience Through Language:

Distinctively Visual

Module BClose Study of

Text


Outcomes 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12a

1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,

12, 12a, 13

1 2, 2a, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

11,12, 12a, 13

1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,

12, 12a, 13

Listening 15 15

Viewing / Representing 15 15

Speaking 15 15

Reading 25 10 15

Writing 30 10 5 15

Marks 100% 15% 25% 15% 15% 30%

AoS 40 25 15

Modules 60 15 15 15 15

Task 1: Listening task – 40 minutes plus listening timeModule C - A reading of an extract from Educating Rita will be played and students will comment in writing on the reading of the extract. Students will be assessed on their listening skills.

Task 2: Viewing/representing task – 40 minutes plus viewing timeArea of Study Students respond to a segment of a film that represents the concept of belonging from the core text.

Task 3: Speaking task – 5 minutesModule A -Students speak to an audience for approximately 5 minutes on a topic given and prepared in advance, on Run Lola Run and at least one related text.

Task 4: Reading task – 40 minutesModule B - Students respond to a question on reading passages from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Task 5: Trial HSC examination – two 2-hour papersPaper 1: Area of Study• Reading task• Writing task• Area of study response

Paper 2One question on each of the following modules:• A Experience through Language: Elective 2 Distinctively visual: Run Lola Run and related text(s)• B Close Study of Text: Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time• C Texts and Society: Into the World: Educating Rita and related text(s)

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English Advanced – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Term 4 2012Week 5

Term 1Week 4

Term 1Half-yearlyexamination

period Weeks 11/12

Term 2Week 6/7

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Module B: Critical

study of texts

Area of Study:Belonginga) Viewingb) Writing

Module A:Comparativestudy of textsand context:Texts in time

Module CRepresentation

and text:Conflictingperspectives


Outcomes 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12a

1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,

12a, 13

1 2, 2a, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10,

11, 12, 12a, 13

1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,

12, 12a, 13

Listening 15 15

Viewing / Representing 15 15

Speaking 15 15

Reading 25 10 15

Writing 30 10 5 15

Marks 100% 15% 25% 15% 15% 30%

AoS 40 25 15

Modules 60 15 15 15 15

Task 1: Listening task – 40 minutes plus listening timeOne or two readings of a poem will be played and students comment in writing on how the reading affects the interpretation of the poem. Students will be assessed on their skills in listening.

Task 2: Viewing/representing task – 40 minutes plus viewing timeStudents respond to a segment of video or film that represents concepts of belonging in relation to their core text.

Task 3: Speaking task – 7-8 minutesStudents represent their knowledge and understanding of the comparative study of Frankenstein and Blade Runner in an interview situation.

Task 4: Reading task – 40 minutesStudents explain how conflicting perspectives are represented in the core text, Julius Caesar, and other selected texts.

Task 5: Trial HSC examination – two 2-hour papersPaper 1: Area of Study• Reading task• Writing task• Area of Study response

Paper 2One question on each of the following modules:• A Comparative Study of Texts and Context: Texts in Time: Frankenstein and Blade Runner• B Critical Study of Texts: Poetry of W B Yeats• C Representation and Text: Conflicting Perspectives: Julius Caesar and related text(s)

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English Extension 1 – 3 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Term 1Week 4

Term 1Half-yearly

examination periodWeeks 11/12

Term 2Week 7

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Composing Task Viewing Task Speaking Task Trial HSC examination

Outcomes 3, 4 1, 2, 3 1 2, 4 1, 2, 3, 4

Knowledge and understanding of complex texts and how and why they are valued

50 10 10 10 20

Skills in: •complex analysis•sustained composition• independent

investigation

50 10 10 20 10

Marks 100%(50 marks)

20%(10)

20%(10)

30%(15)

30%(15)

Task 1: Composing task – hand inStudents submit an imaginative composition that reflects knowledge and understanding of crime writing conventions. They also submit a draft of the narrative that demonstrates reflection and editing.

Task 2: Viewing task – 1 hour including viewing timeStudents respond in writing to a clip from Hitchcock’s Rear Window.

Task 3: Speaking task – 7 minutesStudents demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Ondaatje’s Anil’s Ghost , Stoppard’s The Real Inspector Hound and related text(s) in an interview situation.

Task 4: Trial HSC examination – one 2-hour paperTwo questions, one hour each, worth equal marksOne is an analytical extended response, the other a more imaginative or creative writing style extended response.

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English Extension 2 – 4 Unit


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Task 1 Task 2 Task 3Term 1Week 3 Term 2

Week 2Term 2Week 8

Viva Voce ReportDraft version of Major Work and Reflection on

progress to date

Objectives 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2

Objective 1Skills in independent investigation

50 10 20 20

Objective 2Skills in sustained composition

50 10 10 30

Marks 100%(50)

20%(10)

30%(15)

50%(25)

Task 1: Viva Voce addressing the proposal for the Major Work – approximately 20 minutesEach student is interviewed about how he intends to realise his project. He explains the concept that underpins the work and how it extends his English studies. He provides information on the choice of text type for the project, research into both the concept and the medium, and the aims and objectives of the work. The student must have his process journal with him for reference during the interview.

Task 2: Report – 1500 wordsEach student submits a report that provides analysis of the impact of independent investigation, into both the medium and the concept, on the development of the work..

Task 3: Draft version of the Major Work and reflection on progress to dateEach student submits a draft of their major work with a reflection that will form the basis of their Reflection Statement. The student must present his process journal with the draft.

Notes re Major WorkStudents’ attention is drawn to the English Stage 6 Syllabus requirement:

15.19 Submitted major workThe submitted work must be conceived and executed by the student under the supervision of the English teacher.Certification of HSC submitted major work Certification of HSC submitted major works is required to ensure that each submitted work is wholly the work of the student entered for the HSC and has been completed under the supervision of the English teacher. (English Stage 6 Syllabus, 1999, pages 129-130)

The School requires that each student regularly submit drafts of the Major Work-in-progress, according to a scheduled program. If a student does not meet this program requirement, the School may not be in a position to certify the Major Work in the terms of the syllabus requirements.

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English ESL – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Term 4 2012November 15

Term 1Week 5

Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Week 6

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Area of Study: Belonging

Module BAcademic English

Research Folio

Half-yearlyexamination:

Area of Study Extended

Response and Listening Task

Module A Imaginative

Reconstruction


Outcomes H5, H7, H9, H12 H8, H10, H14 H1, H4, H6, H13 H3, H5, H7, H12

H1, H2, H4, H6, H11

Listening 20 5 10 5

Speaking 20 10 10

Reading 20 15 5

Writing 25 10 5 10

Viewing / Representing 15 10 5

Marks 100% 20% 25% 10% 25% 20%

AoS 50 20 5 10 15

Modules 50 20 25 5

Task 1: Oral/viewing/representing task Students represent their ideas about the Area of Study concept of belonging as it is revealed in their set poetry collection of Immigrant Chronicle. Their representational text can explore or reveal a key element in either the individual poems or their broader, thematic concerns. Students are free to use any graphic medium, ie photography, collage, montage, animation in video or film format, a web page composition, or a multimedia text development. They must use this text as the basis for an oral presentation which seeks to communicate the significance of their text to the meaning of the poems and the concept of belonging in general.

Task 2: Submission of research folder on the Area of Study concept of BelongingStudents collect a variety of texts in a variety of media, written, spoken, sketched, painted, recorded or filmed. The materials should be submitted with a commentary which explains clearly at least three points relating to Belonging from each text and relates the information to one of the core prescribed texts. This folio is to be submitted with an essay of no less than 1,000 words. The essay needs to reflect knowledge of supplementary material, the core poetry text, Immigrant Chronicle and the feature film text, Billy Elliot.

Task 3: Half-yearly examination Part A: Writing task (formal essay)Students are asked to write about the topic of belonging as it is revealed in:• the poetry and feature film texts• two or more texts chosen from individual research

Part B: Listening task – 30 minutesA previously unheard audio text, usually a radio interview or talkback segment, will be played and students answer questions about the speakers’ tone, register, the audience and purpose.

Task 4: Imaginative reconstructionStudents are asked to prepare a multimedia text of a spoken text of their own devising where they take on the role of a character from the non-fiction text The Stolen Children – Their Stories. Students’ text will assume an audience that is sympathetic to their views. To provide some cultural context for this task, students are first required to complete a listening log. The chief focus of the task is for the students to show how their chosen character has found a voice to express their newfound identity. Students must speak for approximately five minutes, and may include any number of sound effects and supporting music in the recording.

Task 5: Trial HSC examinationPaper 1 – Language Study within an Area of Study• Reading/Viewing task of previously unseen material on belonging• Writing task – expressing/identifying aspects of belonging• Area of Study – extended essay response on belonging in the prescribed texts

Paper 2 – Modules• Writing: one response required for each of Modules A and B:

• A: Australian voices• B: Academic English

• Listening – as for Task 3

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French Continuers – 2 Unit 1


Weighting(syllabus)


Term 4Week 6

Friday 16/11Term 1

Weeks 11/12Term 2

Weeks 5/6 Term 3

Weeks 1/2

Reading and responding task


Writing and speaking tasksThemes 1, 2, 3


Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.42.1, 2.1, 2.3

3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.42.1, 2.1, 2.3

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.42.1, 2.1, 2.3

3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2

Speaking 20 5 5 10

Listening and responding 25 10 15

Reading and responding 40 10 15 15

Writing in French 15 5 5 5

Marks 100% 10% 35% 10% 45%

Task 1: Reading and responding – 1 periodStudents are given text/texts in French related to the topic, The World of Work. Questions are phrased in English, for responses in English or French as specified. Students are required to demonstrate an understanding of written text/s, and to extract, summarise and/or evaluate information from the text/s.

Task 2: Half-yearly examination – Written – 2½ hoursListening and respondingStudents are given a passage/passages in French related to Themes 1 and/or 2 and/or 3. Questions are phrased in either English or French, for a response in English or French, as specified. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of general and specific information given in the text and the ability to interpret this information with regard to context, purpose and audience of the text. Reading and respondingPart A: Students are given passage/passages in French related to Themes 1 and/or 2 and/or 3. Questions are phrased in English, for responses in English. Students are required to demonstrate an understanding of written text and to extract, summarise and/or evaluate information from the text. Part B: Students are required to read a short text in French related to Themes 1 and/or 2 and/or 3, and give an extended response to it in French. They are expected to demonstrate both an understanding of the written text and the ability to exchange information by responding to the information provided in the text. Writing in FrenchStudents are required to produce an original text in French of 100-150 words, eg a diary entry, a letter, a report, related to Themes 1 and/or 2 and/or 3. They are expected to demonstrate an ability to present ideas, information and opinions in French. Speaking examination – 10 minutesThe task consists of a general conversation between the student and the teacher on a range of topics related to the student’s personal world.

Task 3: Speaking and writing task Speaking – 10 minutesThe task consists of a general conversation between the student and the teacher on a range of topics related to the student’s personal world.Writing – 1 periodStudents are required to produce an original text in French, eg a diary entry, a letter, a report, related to Themes 1 and/or 2 and/or 3. They are expected to demonstrate an ability to present ideas, information and opinions in French.

Task 4: Trial HSC examination – Written – 3 hours; Speaking – 10 minutesSpeaking - as for Task 2Listening and responding - as for Task 2 Reading and responding - as for Task 2 Writing in French - Students are required to produce two original texts of approximately 100 and 150 words respectively, related to any of the three themes, the first one being informative or descriptive in nature, eg: an e-mail, a description, a recount, and the second one reflective, persuasive or evaluative, e.g. a speech, diary entry or an article.

1 Themes: The Individual French-speaking Communities The Changing World

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French Extension – 3 Unit 2


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3Term 1

Weeks 11/12 Term 2Weeks 3/4

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Half yearly examination Speaking/written task Trial HSC examination

Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Speaking 20 5 5 10

Analysis of written text 30 10 10 10

Response to written text 20 10 10


Marks 100%(50)

25%(12.5)

35%(17.5)

40%(20)

Task 1: Half-yearly examinationOral presentation – 3 minutes + 7 minutes preparationIn the form of a monologue, students respond to one question from a choice of two and speak in French for approximately 3 minutes. Students are required to present and support a point of view related to the prescribed issues. They will be given 7 minutes preparation time and may take notes. The use of dictionaries will NOT be permitted.Written examination – 1½ hoursAnalysis of written textStudents are given a short extract from the set text and are required to analyse and evaluate some of its aspects. There will be four to six questions on the text, phrased in English, for responses in English.Writing in FrenchStudents will be required to present and support a point of view related to the prescribed issues by writing an original text, e.g. short essay, script of a talk, report, an article, a speech, a formal letter, of approximately 300 words in French. They will select one of two questions. Each question will specify an audience, a text type, a purpose and a context. Both questions will require the same text type.

Task 2: Speaking – 10 minutes; Writing – 2 periodsOral presentation - as in Task 1Written - Analysis of written textPart A: Students are given a short extract from the set text and are required to analyse and evaluate some of its aspects. There will be four to six questions on the text, phrased in English, for responses in English.Part B: Students are given a short extract from the prescribed text. The extract will be different from the extract in Part A. Students are required to respond to an aspect of the set text by writing a letter, diary entry, description, narrative account or the script of a conversation of approximately 200 words in French.Writing in French - as in Task 1

Task 3: Trial HSC examinationOral – 10 minutes - as in Task 1Written – 2 hoursAnalysis of written texts Part A and Part B - as in Task 2Writing in French - as in Task 1

2 Prescribed Text: Jean de Florette – M Pagnol Prescribed Issues: The outsider versus social order, The power of attachment, Our relationship with the environment

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Geography – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Week 7

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Fieldwork essay Half yearly examination Case study essay Trial HSC

examination

OutcomesH1 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9H10 H11

H12 H13

H1 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H10 H11 H12

H13

H1 H3 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 H10 H11

H12 H13

H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H10 H11 H12

H13


40 10 10 10 10

Geographic tools and skills 20 10 10

Geographic inquiry and research including fieldwork

20 5 5 10

Communication of information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms

20 5 5 5 5

Marks 100% 20 25 20 35

Task 1: Fieldwork essayThis is an in-class essay based on the Hunter Valley fieldwork. This task covers the topic, People and Economic Activity.

Task 2: Half-yearly examination The paper will be a combination of the demonstration of skills based on a Geography broadsheet and two essays based on the topics, People and Economic Activity and Urban Places.

Task 3: Case study essay In-class essay based on the topic Urban Places

Task 4: Trial HSC examination A combination of broadsheet skills, short answer questions and essay-style questions assessing all topics.

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History Extension – 3 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3

Term 1Week 11

Term 2Week 8

Term 3Week 1/2

Research log History project Trial HSC examination

Outcomes E1.1, E2.1 E1.1, E2.1, E2.2, E2.3 E1.1, 2.2, E2.3

Knowledge and understanding of significant historiographical ideas and processes

20 20

Skills in designing, undertaking and communicating historical inquiry – the History Project

80 20 60

Marks 100%(50)

20%(10)

60%(30)

20%(10)

Task 1: Research log Each student submits his research log. The research log should contain detailed, dated records, commentary and reflection on the research undertaken during Term 4 of 2012 and Term 1 of 2013. The focus is on each student’s engagement with the research process and his formulation of the final research question.

Task 2: History project submissionEach student submits the final History project. The final History project has three parts: a 300-word synopsis, the 2,500 word essay and a 600-word annotated bibliography.

Task 3: Trial HSC examination – 2 hoursSection IOne extended response. The question will use an unseen passage as a stimulus for exploration of issues of historiography.Section IIOne extended response. The question will require students to analyse a historiographical issue with specific reference to the case study.

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Industrial Technology Timber Products and Furniture Technologies – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Week 7Term 1Week 5

Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Week 8

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Research and Planning Task:

preliminary planning

Research and Planning Task: major project

planning


Production and evaluation task


OutcomesH1.2, H3.1, H3.2, H5.1, H5.2, H6.1

H1.2, H3.3, H4.2, H4.3, H5.1, H5.2

H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H3.1, H6.1, H7.1,

H7.2

H1.2, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.3, H6.2

H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H3.1, H6.1, H7.1,

H7.2Knowledge and understanding of the organisation and management of, and manufacturing processes and techniques used by, the focus area

40 5 5 10 5 15

Knowledge, skills and understanding in designing, managing, problem-solving, communicating and the safe use of manufacturing processes and techniques through the design and production of a quality Major Project

60 20 20 20

Marks 100% 25% 25% 10% 25% 15%

Task 1: Research and planning task: major project preliminary planningStudents submit documented: statement of intent; management, planning and justification; research and contacts; initial ideas, workshop drawings and calculations.

Task 2: Research and planning task: major project planningStudents submit documented: selection and justification of components; processes and other resources; time plan and finance plan.

Task 3: Half-yearly examination – 1½ hoursThe examination has three sections:Section I: Objective responses on the Industry Focus area – Timber products and furniture technologiesSection II: Short answer questions on the Industry Focus area – Timber products and furniture technologiesSection III: Extended response based on the Industry Study.

Task 4: Production and evaluation Task: Major project Students submit documentation including record of procedures used during production of Major Project (two industrial processes; two technical problems) and a record of on-going evaluation for Terms 4 (2012), and Terms 1 and 2 (2013). Students also present a 4-minute video.

Task 5: Trial HSC examination – 1½ hoursThe examination has three sections:Section I: Objective responses on the Industry Focus area – Timber products and furniture technologiesSection II: Short answer questions on the Industry Focus area – Timber products and furniture technologiesSection III: Extended response based on the Industry Study.

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Japanese Continuers – 2 Unit 3


Weighting(syllabus)


Monday 19/11

Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Weeks 5/6

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Reading and Listening task


Oral and Written task


Outcomes1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.42.1, 2.1, 2.3

3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.42.1, 2.1, 2.3 , 4.1,

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.42.1, 2.1, 2.3

3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2

Speaking 20 5 5 10

Listening and responding 25 5 10 10

Reading and responding 40 10 10 10 10

Writing in Japanese 15 5 5 5

Marks 100% 15% 30% 20% 35%

Task 1: Reading and listening taskReading and respondingStudents are given passage/passages in Japanese related to Theme 1. Questions are phrased in English, for responses in English. Students are required to demonstrate an understanding of written text and to extract, summarise and/or evaluate information from the text. Listening and respondingStudents will listen to spoken texts in Japanese and respond in English or Japanese, as specified, to questions phrased in English or Japanese. Topics will be from Themes 1 and 2.

Task 2: Half-yearly examination – Written – 2½ hours Listening and respondingStudents listen to spoken texts in Japanese and respond in English or Japanese, as specified, to questions phrased in English or Japanese. Topics are from Themes 1 and/or 2 and/or 3. Reading and respondingPart A: Students are given a passage/passages in Japanese related to Themes 1 and/or 2. Questions are phrased in English, for responses in English. Students are required to demonstrate an understanding of written text and to extract, summarise and/or evaluate information from the text. Part B: Students are required to read a short text in Japanese related to Themes 1 and/or 2 and give an extended response to it in Japanese. They are expected to demonstrate both an understanding of the written text and the ability to exchange information by responding to the information provided in the text.Writing in JapaneseStudents are required to produce one original text of approximately 100 – 200 ji in length related to Theme 1. It will be informative and/or descriptive in nature, eg an e-mail, a description, a recount.Speaking – 10 minutesThe task consists of a general conversation between the student and the teacher on a range of topics related to the student’s personal world.

Task 3: Speaking and written taskSpeaking – 10 minutesThe task consists of a general conversation between the student and the teacher on a range of topics related to the student’s personal world.Reading and responding – 2 periodsStudents are given a passage in Japanese related to Themes 1 and/or 2 and/or 3. There will be questions of interpretation and analysis in English for a response in English. There will be a question requiring an extended response in Japanese related to the text. Writing – one periodStudents will also be required to respond to one question which will be phrased in English for responses in Japanese of approximately 200-300 ji. It will be reflective, persuasive or evaluative. The question will be related to Themes 1 and/or 2, and/or 3.

Task 4: Trial HSC examination – Written – 3 hours; Speaking – 10 minutesSpeaking - as for Tasks 2 and 3Listening and responding - as for Tasks 1 and 2 but encompassing all three themesReading and responding - as for Task 2 but encompassing all three themesWriting in Japanese - Students will be required to produce two original texts related to any of the three themes, the first one being informative and descriptive in nature, eg: an e-mail, a description, a recount, and the second one reflective, persuasive or evaluative, eg a speech, diary entry or an article. The length required will be 120-150 and 300 – 400 ji respectively.

3 Themes: The Individual Japanese-speaking Communities The Changing World

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Japanese Extension – 3 Unit 4


Weighting(syllabus)


Weeks 11/12Term 2

Weeks 3/4Term 3

Weeks 1/2

Half yearly examination Speaking/written task Trial HSC examination

Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Speaking 20 5 5 10

Analysis of written text 30 10 10 10

Response to written text 20 10 10


Marks 100%(50 marks) 25% 35% 40%

Task 1: Half-yearly examinationOral presentation – 3 minutes + 7 minutes preparationIn the form of a monologue, students respond to one question from a choice of two and speak in Japanese for approximately 3 minutes. Students are required to present and support a point of view related to the prescribed issues. They will be given 7 minutes preparation time and may take notes. The use of dictionaries will NOT be permitted.Written examination – 1½ hoursAnalysis of written textStudents are given a short extract from the set text and are required to analyse and evaluate some of its aspects. There will be four to six questions on the text, phrased in English, for responses in English.Writing in Japanese Students will be required to present and support a point of view related to the prescribed issues by writing an original text, eg short essay, script of a talk, report, an article, a speech, a formal letter, of approximately 600 ji in Japanese. They will select one of two questions. Each question will specify an audience, a text type, a purpose and a context. Both questions will require the same text type.

Task 2: Oral/WrittenOral presentation as in Task 1Written – 2 periodsAnalysis of written textPart A: Students are given a short extract from the set text and are required to analyse and evaluate some of its aspects. There will be four to six questions on the text, phrased in English, for responses in English.Part B: Students are given a short extract from the prescribed text. The extract will be different from the extract in Part A. Students are required to respond to an aspect of the set text by writing a letter, diary entry, description, narrative account or the script of a conversation of approximately 400 ji in Japanese.

Task 3: Trial HSC examinationOral - 10 minutes - as in Task 1Written – 2 hoursAnalysis of written texts Part A and Part B - as in Task 2Writing in Japanese - as in Task 1

4 Prescribed Issues: The impact of change on society Relationships The search for personal identity Prescribed Text: Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki

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Latin Continuers – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5Term 4Week 7

Tuesday 20/11

Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Week 3

Term 2Week 6

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Translation Half yearly examination Grammar/Unseen

Literary comment and

analysis


Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.31.1, 1.2, 1.3,

2.1, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

2.1 2.1, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

1.1, 1.2, 1.3,2.1, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,

3.2, 3.3

Set text translation 25 5 5 15

Grammar 15 5 5 5

Commentary A 25 5 10 10

Commentary B 10 5 5

Unseen Translation 25 5 10

Marks 100% 5% 20% 15% 15% 45%

Task 1: TranslationStudents translate one or more extracts taken from either of the prescribed texts into English.

Task 2: Half-yearly examination – 1½ hoursStudents translate extracts from both prescribed texts into English. They analyse and identify grammatical features and comment on aspects of the texts. Students translate one prose or poetry unseen.

Task 3: Written task – 1½ hoursStudents analyse and identify grammatical features from an extract from either of the prescribed texts. They also translate one prose or poetry unseen.

Task 4: Literary comment and analysis – 1½ hoursStudents complete a written analysis of an extract from the prescribed texts. Students are required to comment on the literary features of the chosen passage or passages as well as placing them in their context. Students are also required to comment upon the broader themes dealt with by the prescribed authors in their works.

Task 5: Trial HSC examination – 3 hoursThere are four components:• prescribed text translation• grammar• commentary on the prescribed texts• an unseen poetry and an unseen prose translation.

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Latin Extension – 3 Unit 5


Weighting(syllabus)


Weeks 11/12 Term 2Week 7

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Half yearly examination Written translation/Literary criticism/Unseen Trial HSC examination

Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1

Translation/comprehension of prescribed Latin text

40 10 15 15

Analysis of prescribed Latin text 40 10 15 15

Translation of unseen text 20 5 5 10

Marks 100%(50 marks) 25% 35% 40%

Task 1: Half-yearly examination – 1½ hoursStudents translate two passages of the prescribed text into English, and evaluate the ideas and arguments presented in another extract from the prescribed text. Students respond to extracts from the prescribed text and write an extended essay. They also translate an unseen passage into English.

Task 2: Written and oral task – approximately 1½ hoursStudents translate two passages into English, explain the content of another extract and place it in its context. Students respond to extracts from the prescribed text and write an extended essay. They translate an unseen passage into English.

Task 3: Trial HSC examination – 2 hoursSection 1: Prescribed texts – translation, comprehension, and analysis; commentary as well as an essay based upon the prescribed texts. Section 2: Unseen texts – translation, comprehension and analysis of two unseen texts.

5 Prescribed texts: Horace Odes Catullus, Poems

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Legal Studies – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Week 6 Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Week 6

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Term 3Week 6

Test Half –yearly examination Research task Trial HSC

examination Oral presentation

OutcomesH1, H3, H4,H5, H6, H7, H8, H9,

H10

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H9,

H10

H1, H3, H4,H5, H6, H7, H8, H9,

H10

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H9, H10

H1, H2, H3, H4,H5, H6, H7,

H8, H9, H10


60 5 15 5 30 5


Communication of legal Studies information, issues and ideas in appropriate forms

20 5 2.5 5 2.5 5

Marks 100% 10% 17.5% 25% 32.5% 15%

Task 1: Test This task involves knowledge and understanding from the core: Crime and Human Rights. Students complete an extended piece of writing under test conditions.

Task 2: Half-yearly examination – 1½ hoursSection I: Core - Crime and Human RightsThere will be objective response questions to the value of 20 marks(Human Rights 5; Crime 15)Section II: Core - Crime and Human RightsPart A – short answer questions to the value of 15 marks on Human RightsPart B – one extended response to the value of 15 marks on Crime

Task 3: Research taskThis task involves research from one of the Options. Students write an extended response in class.

Task 4: Trial HSC examination – 3 hoursSection I: Core - Crime and Human RightsThis consists of objective response questions to the value of 20 marks. (Human Rights 5; Crime 15)Section II: Core - Crime and Human RightsPart A – short answer questions to the value of 15 marks on Human RightsPart B – one extended response to the value of 15 marks on CrimeSection III: OptionsTwo extended responses to the value of 25 marks each

Task 5: This task requires students to present an oral report on one of the Options.

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Mathematics General – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5Term 4 2012Weeks 5-7 Term 1 Term 2

Weeks 5/6 Term 3 Term 3Weeks 6/7

Finance and measurement task

Half-yearly examination Test Trial HSC

examination Test

Outcomes P2, P6, P7H6, H7

P2 – P11H2 – H11 H2, H5, H8, H11 P2 – P11

H2 – H11P2 – P11H2 – H11

Use of concepts, skills and techniques to solve mathematical problems and interpret practical situations

50 5 15 5 20 5

Application of reasoning and communication in appropriate forms to construct mathematical arguments and to interpret and use mathematical models

50 5 15 5 20 5

Marks 100% 10% 30% 10% 40% 10%

Precise information giving dates and topics to be tested in the tasks will be given each term.Topics covered in the assessment programme are:

Financial Mathematics1. FM4 Credit and borrowing2. FM5 Annuities and loan repayments3. FM6 Depreciation

Data Analysis4. DA5 Interpreting sets of data5. DA6 The normal distribution6. DA7 Correlation

Measurement7. M5 Further application of area and volume8. M6 Application of trigonometry9. M7 Spherical geometry

Probability10. PB3 Multi-stage events11. PB4 Applications of probability

Algebraic Modelling12. AM3 Algebraic skills and techniques13. AM4 Modelling linear and non-linear relationships

Task 1: Finance and MeasurementStudents complete a class test on these topics: Topics 1, 7

Task 2: Half-yearly examination Topics 1, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13

Task 3: TestStudents complete an in-class test on: Topics 2, 11

Task 4: HSC trial examinationTopics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13

Task 5: TestTopics 6, 9

HSC notifications giving full details of outcomes and topics assessed will be issued by the Mathematics Department prior to each task.

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Mathematics – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5Term 4 2012Weeks 5 - 7

Term 1 Term 2Weeks 5/6

Term 3 Term 3Weeks 6/7

Series andcalculus task

Half-yearly examination Test Trial HSC

examination Test

Outcomes P6, P7, P8H2, H6, H7

P2 – P8H2, H4 – H9 H3 – H6, H8, H9 P2 – P8

H2 – H9P2 – P8H2 – H9


50 5 15 5 20 5


50 5 15 5 20 5

Marks 100% 10% 30% 10% 40% 10%

Topics covered in the assessment programme are:1. Preliminary course topics2. Coordinate methods in geometry3. Applications of geometric properties4. Geometrical applications of differentiation5. Integration6. Trigonometric functions7. Logarithmic and exponential functions8. Applications of calculus to the physical world9. Probability10. Series and series applications

Task 1: Series and calculus task Students complete a test: Topic 4, 10

Task 2: Half-yearly examinationTopics 4, 5, 7, 10

Task 3: TestStudents complete an in class test: Topics 6, 7

Task 4: HSC trial examinationTopics 1-8, 10

Task 5: TestTopics 4-9


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Mathematics Extension 1 - 3 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4Term 1 Term 2

Weeks 5/6Term 3 Term 3

Weeks 6/7Half-yearly examination Test Trial HSC

examination Test

OutcomesPE2 – PE6

HE2, HE4, HE6, HE7

HE3 – HE7 PE2 – PE6HE2 – HE7

PE2 – PE6HE2 – HE7


50 15 5 25 5


50 10 10 20 10

Marks 100%(50/100 marks*) 25% 15% 45% 15%

Tasks in CommonExtension 1 students complete all 2 Unit tasks (100 marks) and all Extension 1 tasks (50 marks)Extension 2 students complete all Extension 1 tasks (100 marks) and all Extension 2 tasks (100 marks)

Topics covered in the assessment programme are:1. Methods of integration2. Trigonometric integrals3. Exponential growth and decay extension4. Velocity and acceleration as a function of x5. Projectile motion6. Simple harmonic motion7. Inverse functions and inverse trigonometric functions8. Induction9. Binomial theorem10. Further probability11. Iterative methods for numerical estimation of the roots of a polynomial equation12. Harder applications of 2 Unit topics13. Preliminary Extension 1 topics

Task 1: Half-yearly examination Topics 1, 8, 11, 12, 13

Task 2: TestStudents complete an in class test: Topics 2, 7

Task 3: HSC trial examinationTopics 1–4, 6–8, 11–13

Task 4: TestTopics 5, 9, 10


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Mathematics Extension 2 - 4 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4Term 1 Term 2

Weeks 5 - 7Term 3 Term 3

Weeks 6/7Half-yearly examination Integration task Trial HSC examination Test

Outcomes E2, E3, E4, E6, E8, E9 E3, E7, E9 E2 – E9 E2 – E9


50 10 10 25 5


50 15 5 20 10

Marks 100% 25% 15% 45% 15%

Tasks in CommonExtension 2 students complete all Extension 1 tasks (100 marks) and all Extension 2 tasks (100 marks)

Topics covered in the assessment programme are:1. Graphs2. Complex numbers3. Conics4. Integration5. Volumes6. Mechanics7. Polynomials8. Harder Extension 1 topics

Task 1: Half-yearly examination Topics 2, 3, 7

Task 2: Integration taskStudents complete a test: Topic 4

Task 3: HSC trial examinationTopics 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

Task 4: TestTopics 1, 6


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Modern History – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Week 7 Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Week 5

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Term 3Week 7

World War I – source analysis

Half –yearly examination

Douglas MacArthur -

Oral presentation and source

analysis


Conflict in the Pacific - research task

Outcomes H.1, H1.2, H3.3, H3.4, H4.1, H4.

H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H3.3, H3.4, H4.1,

H4.2

H1.1, H1.2, H3.1, H3.3, H3.4, H4.1,

H4.2

H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H3.3, H3.4, H4.1,

H4.2

H1.1, H1.2, H3.2, H3.4, H3.5, H4.1,

H4.2Knowledge and understanding of course content

40 5 10 5 15 5

Source based skills: analysis, synthesis and evaluation of historical information from a variety of sources

20 2.5 2.5 5 5 5

Historical inquiry and research 20 5 5 10

Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms

20 2.5 2.5 5 5 5

Marks 100% 15% 15% 20% 25% 25%

Task 1: Source analysis Each student submits answers to a number of questions based on historical source material, and his own research and knowledge. The questions assess skills in comprehension, explanation and synthesis, and analysis of perspective. The focus area will be World War I, 1914 – 1919.

Task 2: Half-yearly examination – 1½ hoursSection I - Each student completes a source analysis exercise based on unseen source material relating to World War I, 1914 – 1919.

Part A – Source-based objective response and short answer questions to the value of 15 marks, including from 5 to 10 objective response questions.Part B – A source-based question to the value of 10 marks.

Section II - Each student writes an extended response to one question, from a choice of two, relating to developments in Russia and the Soviet Union 1917 – 1941.

Task 3: Source analysis – oral presentationEach student gives a three-minute oral presentation. It involves each student explaining the nature, context and perspective of visual images drawn from the chosen personality study.

Task 4: Trial HSC examination – 3 hoursSection I – Students complete a source analysis exercise based on unseen source material relating to World War I, 1914 – 1919.

Part A – Source-based objective response and short answer questions to the value of 15 marks, including from 5 to 10 objective response questions.Part B – A source-based question to the value of 10 marks.

Section II – Students write an extended response to one question, from a choice of two, relating to developments in Russia and the Soviet Union 1917 – 1941.Section III – Students write an extended response to one question, from a choice of two, relating to Conflict in the Pacific, 1937 – 1951Section IV – Students write a two-part response about the life and influence of the designated personality.

Task 5: Research taskEach student submits an extended written response based on research using digital, written and visual source material relating to Conflict in the Pacific, 1937 – 1951.

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Music (Course 1) – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Term 4, 2012Week 7

Term 1Week 8

Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Week 7

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Portfolio and Viva Voce

Composition and portfolio


Performance, Musicology or Composition

elective


Outcomes H2, H4, H6, H8 H3, H5, H6, H7, H8

H1, H2, H4,H5, H6, H7, H8

H1, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7,H8

Performance Core 10 5 5

Composition Core 10 10

Musicology Core 10 10

Aural Core 25 20 5

Electives 45 15 30

Marks 100% 10% 10% 25% 15% 40%

Task 1: Topic 1 – portfolio and viva voceThrough research and music analysis, students develop a focus area within a chosen topic. Students submit a portfolio containing collected notes and analysis, and then present in the form of a viva voce, selected listening works. The viva voce will be of 10 minutes’ duration.

Task 2: Topic 2 – composition and portfolioUsing the focus area of a selected topic, students develop a composition. The maximum length of the composition is 4 minutes. Students develop and submit a portfolio showing all of the composition processes. They submit an edited composition which includes full scoring and a recording.

Task 3: Half-yearly examination – aural examination, aural portfolio and Topic 2 performanceAural – 1 hourStudents listen to four excerpts of music with questions relating to the concepts of music. Students submit written responses to these questions.Aural portfolio Students submit compile a collection of musical examples related to nine topic areas (see Music list). Students choose musical concepts and discuss each example.Performance – 5 minutes maximumStudents perform, either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble, a piece related to their Topic 2 study.

Task 4: Topic 3 – performance, musicology or composition electiveStudents develop a Topic 3 performance, either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble, a musicology viva voce or composition (portfolio and edited composition score and recording). Time limits are as follows:• performance (no more than 5 minutes)• musicology viva voce (10 minutes’ duration)• composition (no more than 4 minutes).

Task 5: Trial HSC examinationPerformance core – maximum length 5 minutes Students perform a piece, either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble, which is related to one of the topics studied in the HSC course. Aural core – 1 hourStudents listen to four excerpts of music with questions relating to the concepts of music. Students submit written responses to these questions.Electives Students select a combination of two electives from the performance, musicology or composition components. Marks for electives questions are of equal weighting.• Performance – maximum length 5 minutes

Students perform a piece, either as a soloist or as part of an ensemble, related to one of the topics studied in the HSC course. • Composition – maximum length 4 minutes Students submit a detailed composition portfolio which has been developed from one of the topics studied in the HSC course.• Musicology – 10 minutes Students develop a viva voce and include music examples related to one of the topics studied in the HSC course.

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Music (Course 2) – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5Term 4, 2012

Week 7Term 1Week 7

Term 2Weeks 11/12

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Term 3Week 6

Performance andviva voce

Composition andprocess diary

Musicology, aural, electives

Trial HSC examination Composition

Outcomes H1, H2, H5, H6, H7

H3, H5, H6, H7, H8

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8

H3, H5, H6, H7, H8

Performance Core 20 10 10

Composition Core 20 10 10

Musicology Core 20 10 10

Aural Core 20 10 10

Electives 20 10 10

Marks 100% 10% 10% 30% 40% 10%

Task 1: Performance and viva voceStudents perform one piece representing the mandatory topic: Music of the last 25 years (Australian focus). Students analyse the piece, research the composer and present a viva voce. The viva voce will be of 5 minutes’ duration.

Task 2: Composition and process diaryStudents submit a portfolio of composition exercises, pre-tasks and listening examples completed since the beginning of the HSC course. The portfolio must relate to the mandatory topic: Music of the last 25 years (Australian focus).

Task 3: Musicology, aural and electivesStudents submit an assignment of 1000 words related to the mandatory topic: Music of the last 25 years (Australian focus). Students are to include related listening and score analysis.Electives: students choose one of performance/composition/musicology

Performance: solo/ensemble - Students perform two pieces (one representing the mandatory and one the additional or both from the additional topic; students give a viva voce - a score analysis of one of the works performedComposition - Students compose a piece of 3 minutes’ duration and include a process diary related to the additional topic.Musicology - Students give a viva voce on the focus area of the additional topic, or a comparison of styles between the mandatory and additional topic.

Task 4: Trial HSC examinationAural/musicology Students provide written responses to listening examples; students provide extended written responses to musicology questions.Performance core: Students perform a piece representing the mandatory topic plus sight-seeing exercise.Electives: students choose one of performance/composition/musicology

Performance: solo/ensemble - Students perform two pieces (one representing the mandatory and one the additional or both from the additional topicComposition -Students submit the process diary of the composition related to the additional topicMusicology - Students submit the process diary of the essay - focus area of the additional topic, or a comparison of styles between the mandatory and additional topic.

Task 5: CompositionStudents submit the process diary of the composition related to the mandatory topic: Music of the last 25 years (Australian focus).

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Music Extension – 3 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2Term 2Week 7 Term 3

Week 1/2

Performance orComposition

Trial HSC Performance Examinationor

Composition and portfolio submission

Outcomes E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6 E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6

Performance 100% 50 50

Composition 100% 50 50

Marks 100%(50)

50%(25)

50%(25)

Task 1: Performance taskStudents perform two solo contrasting pieces plus give a viva voce on the interpretation of the two pieces. Students submit a critical appraisal of the performances and a performance portfolio.

Task 2: Trial HSC examinationStudents perform three pieces (one ensemble and two solo) plus give a viva voce on the interpretation of the ensemble piece and submit a critical appraisal of the performances.

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Photography – 1 Unit Content Endorsed


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3Term 1Week 7

Term 2Week 7

Term 3Weeks 7 and 8

Research Presentation2a Photographic journal

research2b Photography portfolio

Examination

CH1-CH5 M1-M6CH1-CH5 CH1-CH5

Artmaking 70% 2a 302b 40

Art criticism and art history 30% 20 10

Marks 100%(50 marks) 20% 70% 10%

Task 1: Research presentationStudents present research on selected photographer from the traditions, conventions, styles and genres module.

Task 2: Photographic journal and photography portfolio.Students present material evidence of concepts and processes in a photographic journal from the Introduction to wet and digital photography module, including a set of resolved photographs on a set theme in their photography portfolio.

Task 3: Examination – 1 hourThis examines work from the three modules:• Introduction to wet and digital photography• Traditions, conventions, styles and genres• Manipulated forms• OH and S procedures - an integrated module from throughout the course

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Personal Development, Health and Physical Education – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Term 4Week 7

Term 1Week 5

Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Term 3Week 6

Ottawa Charter analysis

Training program analysis

Half yearly examination Trial examination Journal article

analysis

Outcomes H1, H2, ,H3, H4, H5, H15

H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H17

H1, H2, H3, 4H,5 H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H12,

H13, H14,

H1, H2, H3, 4H,5 H6, H7, H8, H9, H10,

H11, H12, H13, H14,

H8, H13, H16, H17

Knowledge and understanding of factors that affect health and the way the body moves

40 6 8 6 12 8

Skills in influencing personal and community health and taking action to improve participation and performance in physical activity

30 5 6 4 9 6

Skills in critical thinking, research and analysis

30 4 6 5 9 6

Marks 100% 15% 20% 15% 30% 20%

Task 1: Ottawa Charter AnalysisStudents select a health promotion initiative and analyse it in terms of its application to the areas of the Ottawa Charter.

Task 2: Training program analysisStudents are required to analyse a training program for a sport or event in terms of the principles of training, using a 1 to 2 week sample.

Task 3: Half-yearly examination – 2 hoursContent covering Core Module 1 and Core Module 2 will be examined:• 20 multiple-choice questions• 2 extended response questions with up to 3 parts in each.

Task 4: Trial HSC examination – 3 hoursContent will be examined covering Core Module 1, Core Module 2 and Option 3 – Sports Medicine and Option 4 – Improving performance:• 20 multiple-choice questions• extended response questions with up to 3 parts in each.

Task 5: Journal article analysis Students are required to analyse a given article in terms of sports medicine considerations.

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Physics – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1(a) and (b) Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5

Term 1 Wks 11/12 Term 3 Wks 1/2

Term 1Weeks 11/12

Term 2Weeks 5/6

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Term 3Weeks 6/7

Practical tasks Half-yearly examination Research task Trial HSC

examination Research task

Outcomes H11, H12, H13, H14, H15

H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H7,

H9, H13

H1, H3, H4, H5, H13, H14,

H15

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H13,

H14

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H8, H10, H12, H13, H14

Knowledge and understanding of:• the history, nature, and

practice of physics, applications and uses of physics and their implications for society and the environment, and current issues, research and developments in physics

• kinematics and dynamics, energy, waves, fields and matter

40 1 1 10 1 20 7

Skills in planning and conducting investigations 30 5 5 2 9 8 1


and understanding• developing scientific thinking

and problem-solving techniques


30 4 4 3 5 7 7

Marks 100% 20% 15% 15% 35% 15%

Task 1 (a) and (b): Practical tasks – 1½ hours eachThe task assesses the student’s practical skills. Each part is scheduled during the examination periods in Terms 1 and 3.Students are required to perform practical tasks which may include the manipulation of subject-related equipment as well as drawing and analysing graphs. Questions will be asked about students’ observations and they may be asked to make conclusions based on this work.

Task 2: Half-yearly examination – 1½ hoursA written examination covering work from the beginning of the HSC course.The examination consists of multiple choice, short answer and extended responses.

Task 3: Research task – progressive + 1 periodStudents are required to research relevant recent aspects of the HSC Physics course. The questions will be given to students for approximately three weeks to enable them to conduct the research. Students will then answer these questions in class and without reference to their notes.

Task 4: Trial HSC examination – 2½ hoursA written examination covering work from the beginning of the HSC course. The examination consists of multiple choice, short answer and extended responses.

Task 5: Research task – 1 periodA written task assessing students’ knowledge and understanding in a component of the module Ideas to Implementation and/or the option Quanta to Quarks. Students are given specific information on the areas they have to address in the task and then answer questions in class without reference to their notes.

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Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies – 1 Unit and 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


Term 1Week 5

Term 2Week 6

Term 3Week 6

Sports nutrition presentation Training program Media study Expedition plan

Outcomes 1.2, 1.5, 2.3, 4.3, 5.1 1.1, 1.3, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 3.2, 4.1, 4.5 1.4, 2.4, 3.7, 4.5 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3,

3.6, 4.1, 4.2

Healthy lifestyle 25 25

Aquatics 25 25

Social perspectives of games and sports 25 25

Outdoor Recreation 25 25

Marks 100%(50*)

25%(12.5*)

25%(12.5*)

25%(12.5*)

25%(12.5*)

*1 Unit course

Tasks are for both the 1 and 2 Unit courses unless indicated otherwise. Overall, tasks comprise 50% knowledge and understanding, and 50% skills.

Task 1: Sports nutrition presentation Students research, prepare and present a nutritious snack for pre-, during, or post- training or competition.

Task 2: Training programStudents plan and implement a series of exercises to develop a specific sporting skill. Students run the session with a group and provide feedback to participants.

Task 3: Media studyStudents collect news items in relation to sociology of sport and collate these in a scrap book. Students write a report based on these articles.

Task 4: Expedition planStudents research and plan an expedition to a location of their choice. Students present the plan to the class.

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Visual Arts – 2 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)


1a-30 Oct Week 41b-9 Nov Week 5

Term 1Weeks 5 and 8

Term 2Week 5

Term 3 Weeks 1/ 2

Term 3 Week 6

VAPD research and theory task

Research task and body of work development

Body of work progress


Final body of work

Outcomes H1, H2, H3, H4 H7, H8, H9 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6

H7, H8, H9, H10

H7, H8, H9, H10

Artmaking 50% 10 10 10 20

Art criticism and art history 50% 15 20 15

Marks 100% 25% 30% 10% 15% 20%

Task 1: VAPD research and Case Study task1a: Art Criticism/HistoryStudents submit a researched essay task of 1500 words with illustrations based upon the Case Study 1 of the HSC course.1b: Artmaking componentA rich and descriptive visual and written proposal for the body of work is to be presented in students’ VAPD. This progress is expected to be significant with concepts resolved and documented in the VAPD. In addition, students will submit works in progress based on their VAPD research.

Task 2: Research and body of work development2a: Art Criticism/HistoryStudents are to complete a set task where they curate their own art show based around a particular theme or topic. Research, evaluation and presentation of findings should be 1500 words in length with visuals.2b: Artmaking componentOn-going assessment of the progress of the body of work

Task 3: Body of work progress – Studio DayMajor assessment of the Body of Work occurs near the end of Term 3. It should be 80–100% complete. A full studio day is set aside and progress made from previous practical assessment is assessed including VAPD and works in progress.

Task 4: HSC trial examination – 1½ hoursSection I – 3 short answer questionsSection II – 1 extended responseStudents are required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the frames, conceptual framework and practice; students are also required to demonstrate an informed point of view about the visual arts in their critical and historical accounts.

Task 5: Body of workPresentation and completion of body of work as evidenced in students’ participation in the Cranbrook Year 12 Body of Work Exhibition

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Visual Design – 1 Unit


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3Term 1Week 8

Term 2Week 7

Term 3Weeks 1/2

Research presentation 2a VAPD research2b Body of work Examination

OutcomesDM1,DM2,DM3, DM4,DM5, DM6

CH1, CH2, CH3,CH4

DM1,DM2,DM3, DM4,DM5, DM6

CH1, CH2, CH3,CH4CH1, CH2, CH3,CH4

Artmaking 70% 2a 302b 40

Art criticism and art history 30% 20 10

Marks 100%(50)

20%(10)

70%(35)

10%(5)

Task 1: Research presentationPreparation and delivery of a critical study based on individual research into a chosen designer and his/her practice.

Task 2: VAPD research and Body of workMaking and VAPD research; students are to present their practical project, VAPD research and support work and experiments.

Task 3: Examination – 1 hourStudents are required to demonstrate practical design skills including typography and graphics, appropriate to the particular product they have developed in their extended module.

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Work Studies – 2 Unit Content Endorsed


Weighting(syllabus)

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4Term 4 2012

Week 8Term 1Week 8

Term 2Week 8

Term 3Week 8

Career portfolio Resume and job interview Examination Work experience

reflection

Module 1: Career planning• research and assess available career,

education and training options• determine personal career, education and

training priorities• develop strategies to implement person

career, education and training decisions

Skills20% 20

Module 2: Job seeking and interviews• write a letter of application, complete

application forms and develop a resume and portfolio for presentation at an interview

• develop appropriate personal presentation in work-related contexts

• assess and use feedback on performance in job-seeking to improve job-seeking skills

Skills20% 20

Modules 4: Equity issues and work• describe the major principles of EEO and

anti-discrimination legislation• acknowledge and respect the ideas, feeling

and attitudes of other in the workplace• show sensitivity to the needs of others• respect individual and cultural differencesModule 6: Workplace issues• describe the roles of unions and

professional associations in the workplace and outline factors that are changing these roles

Knowledge30% 30

Module 12: Work placement• follow workplace instructions• follow safe work practices• follow workplace procedures and routines• work effectively as part of a team• use time effectively• dress appropriately for the workplace

Skills30% 30

Marks 100% 20 20 30 30

Task 1: Career portfolio Students complete a portfolio of career, education and training options.

Task 2: Résumé and interview Students develop a résumé to use in their job-seeking and complete a mock job interview to demonstrate their skills.

Task 3: Examination-type taskStudents complete an examination, consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions on the topics of equity and work issues.

Task 4: Work experience reflectionStudents complete a reflection on their experience of work.

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