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YEAR 10 HALF-YEARLY EXAMS 2012

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EXAM RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS

• Between recess and lunch each day will be SILENT STUDY periods. You must bring books for study.

• There will be no study prior to an exam’s scheduled start time in the morning or afternoon sessions.

• All students are to take a novel into the exams to read once the scheduled exam time is complete.

• ATTENDANCE AT ALL EXAMS IS COMPULSORY. A STUDENT SHOULD ONLY BE ABSENT FROM EXAMS FOR SERIOUS

ILLNESS OR EXTENUATING FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES.

• In the event of ABSENCE the absence from an exam requires a phone call to the front office by 8.30am on the morning

of the exam and students must see Mr West prior to PC on the day of their return to organise catch up exams. Catch ups

will take place on the day of return in addition to Friday of Week 7. Failure to follow these procedures may result in loss

of marks.

• Students must line up alphabetically outside their exam room 5 minutes prior to the commencement of the exam and

need to have all equipment for exams as you will not be able to borrow calculators or any other equipment for exams.

• There will be no sport during exams however students may wear sports uniform on Tuesday.

NOTE: All exams will be done in your class as per your normal timetable.

All study will be done in your RE class group.

ELECTIVE 1 will be 1.15-2.15pm and ELECTIVE 2 will be 2.15-3.15pm Tuesday

St. Joseph’s Regional College

TASK NAME:

Half Yearly Examination DATE: During Timetabled Examinations Week 7

TASK NO: 2 WEIGHTING: 25%

LENGTH: 45 minutes

Task Requirements: You have to complete a 45 minute examination which will be structured as follows:

• Multiple choice • Short answers • Extended responses.

The topics for this examination will include: (All references from Commerce.dot.com text book) Law and Society

• Glossary (p 60) • Legal Framework (p 60-61) • Court Structure (p 61-63) • Juries (p 64) • Areas of Law (p 65-70) • How laws are made (p 70-72) • Law reform (p 72-75) • Examples of law reform (from your assessment)

Employment

• Glossary(p82) • Workplace (p 82–87) • Resumes (see moodle) • Cover letters (see moodle) • Types of employment(p 82-87) • Benefits of Education/Training (p 88-90) • Unemployment (p 94-95) • Employment Relations p 96-106) • Unions/employer groups(p 107-110) • Taxation/superannuation (p 111-115)

Please Note:

The examination will be completed under formal examination conditions and college policies will apply. Please refer to your student diary.

Year 10 Commerce 2012

Outcomes Assessed

5.1 applies consumer, financial, business, legal and employment concepts and terminology in a variety of contexts

5.2 analyses the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a range of consumer, financial, business, legal and employment contexts

5.3 examines the role of law in society 5.8 explains commercial and legal information using a variety of forms

YEAR 10 ENGLISH

SEMESTER ONE EXAMINATION - STUDY GUIDE • Exam Structure

- Time: 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time - Three sections:

Section 1: Reading/Viewing (Multiple Choice) 50 minutes Part A – Comprehension (20 marks) Part B – Language Skills (20 marks)

Section 2: Short Answer Analysis 30 minutes

Part C – Critical Thinking (10 marks) Part D – Critical Thinking (10 marks)

Section 3: Writing 40 minutes

Part E – Writing Task 1(15 marks) Part F – Writing Task 2 (15 marks)

Terms you may be asked about: • Purpose – Why was the text composed? • Audience – Who was the text written for? • Context – circumstances that surround the composing of the text • Written and visual techniques used to convey meaning (TQE), including:

- Generalisation - Hyperbole - Cliché - Appeal to popularity - False advertising - Stereotyping - Irony - Subjective - Selective information - Parody - Black humor - Caricature - Invective - Bias - Anti-climax - Imagery (aural, visual) - Metaphor - Motif - Personification - Onomatopoeia - Adjective - Adverb - Abstract noun - Accumulation - Caesura - Ellipsis - Modality (low & high) - First person - Second person - Tone - Simile - Symbolism - Juxtaposition - Binary opposition - Extended metaphor

• Review a range of text types and their features, in particular:

- Short Stories - Print Advertisements - Political Cartoons - Poetry - Speeches - Newspaper Articles - Letters to the Editor (Writing task 1) - Interviews (Writing task 2)


Examination

STUDY GUIDE

SUBJECT: Food Technology YEAR: 10

TEACHER: Mrs VonHoldt

Exam Information Exam Duration 45 mins

Structure Multiple choice, short answer & extended response

Equipment Required Blue or Black Pen Paper

Unit 1 – Let’s Party • Historical significance of foods – traditional celebrations and related foods • Reasons for Celebrations:

• Social, cultural, religious, historical and family • Religious details – Christian, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam • Cultural details – weddings, France, Ireland, America

• Production and Preparation of Foods

• Food techniques, equipment – small and large • Chef’s uniform – safety and hygiene features • Practical safety and hygiene may be tested • Planning a celebration – factors to consider, invitations

• Menu Planning Considerations

• nutritional value • food appeal - colour, aroma, flavour, texture • occasion and setting • characteristics of diners – age, health, energy levels, cultures, tastes, number • resources – ingredients, equipment, skills, time, money

• Airline in-flight food • Workflow Plans

Unit 2 – Aussie Tucker • Bush Food – traditional and contemporary uses • Aboriginal diet - nutritive value - preparation and cooking • Diet of the early Europeans in Australia

Practical Work Review your recipe book and make sure you understand practical procedures and terminology used in the recipes.


Year 10 Geography Assessment Task 3 Notification

Exam

Term 2, Week 7

Date:_________________________

Weighting: 30%

Time: 1 hour

Outcomes Assessed: 5.2 analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information 5.3 selects and uses appropriate written forms to communicate geographical information 5.4 selects and applies appropriate geographical tools 5.5 demonstrates a sense of place abut Australian environments 5.6 explains the geographical processes that form and transform Australian environments 5.7 analyses the impacts of different perspectives 5.8 accounts for differences within and between Australian communities 5.9 explains Australia’s links with other countries and its role in the global community 5.10 applies geographical knowledge Task Outline: Section 1 – Multi-choice 20 Marks Section 2 – Short answer 15 Marks Section 3 – Extended response 15 Marks Total 50 Marks

Topics Covered: When studying refer to your notes, all your assessments completed so far, all homework sheets and pages from the textbook outlined below. Issues in Australian Environments Coastal Management / Land and Water Management - Pages 193 – 229 of text

o Geographical processes o Perceptions of different groups o Individual, group and government responses o Decision making processes involved in the management

• Research Action Plans – Pages 45 / 46 of text

o Steps to undertaking a research action plan o Lake Cathie Research Action Plan

Australia in its Regional and Global Context

• Trade / Aid – Pages 256 – 270

o The nature of the link o Treaties and or agreements relevant to the link o Cultural, economic and geopolitical advantages and disadvantages to Australia o Social justice and equity issues in Australia and other countries

Future Challenges for Australia

• Population – Pages 288 – 305

o Current and future population trends o Implications for population trends


Examination

STUDY GUIDE

SUBJECT: Graphics Technology YEAR: 10

TEACHER: Mr Colin Mackay


Structure All work to be done on computer

Equipment Required Sketch Book Led Pencil Coloured Pencils Calculator Paper

Please turn over

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YEAR 10 HISTORY

ASSESSMENT TASK NO. 3 NOTIFICATION

HISTORY EXAMINATION

Term 2 – Week 7

WEIGHTING 30%

OUTCOMES ASSESSED 5.1 explains social, political and cultural developments and events and evaluates

their impact on Australian life 5.2 assesses the impact of international events and relationships on Australia’s

history 5.4 sequences major historical events to show an understanding of continuity,

change and causation 5.5 identifies, comprehends and evaluates historical sources 5.7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations The exam will consist of questions which will focus on the following topics of study: Multiple Choice and Short Answer Responses

- Topic 5: Australia in the Vietnam War Era - Topic 6: Changing Rights and Freedoms - Aborigines - Prime Ministers and Policies - Decade Study: 1960’s

Extended Response

• Topic 5 – Australia in the Vietnam War Era

DESCRIPTION OF TASK During Week 7, Term 2 you will sit an HSIE History Exam. The exam will be ONE HOUR in duration Sections of the Exam:

• 20 multiple choice (20 marks) • Short answer questions (15 marks) • ONE 15 mark extended response question

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YEAR 10 HISTORY ~ STUDY GUIDE ~

Use the following notes as a guide for your exam preparation!

Topic 5: Australia in the Vietnam War Era: Theme:

� Fear of communism � Fear of Asian communism in particular � Communists evil/out to destroy our way of life

Australia’s Response to Communism:

A. Internal: � Communist Party of Australia Dissolution Bill 1950 � Referendum 1951 � Petrov Affair

B. External � Korean War � Vietnam War � Defence Treaties � ANZUS 1951 � SEATO 1954 � Colombo Plan 1950

Reasons for Australia’s Involvement in Vietnam

� Big 4:

i. Domino Theory ii. Forward Defence iii. Need for a powerful ally iv. Credit balance of goodwill

� PLUS: i. Fear of Indonesia-Sukarno

ii. Defence obligations-SEATO Differing views about the war

� Initially popular -1966 election All the way with LBJ � Attitudes changed – TV war, Tet Offensive � Rise of protest movement – Conscientious Objectors, SOS, YAC,

Moratorium Movement

Impact of the war on Veterans and their families � Theme- impact of the war been negative/rejection/alienation � Agent Orange-birth defects

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� Family breakdown � Alcoholism � Post traumatic stress disorder � Increased rates of cancer and other diseases

Topic 6: Changing Rights and Freedoms Theme: Less equality to greater equality

� Discrimination and disadvantage � Social/Political and Economic � For women add CHOICE

Change Process- Identify discrimination-action for change-change

Φ Aboriginals Charles Perkins: Key Activist sought change Freedom Ride: Catalyst for Change-1967 Referendum Key Events:

� 1965 Freedom Ride � 1967 Referendum � 1966 Wave Hill/Gurundji walk off (equal pay) leads to land rights movement � 1969 Equal Pay decision � 1970 Gov Land Rights Case � 1971 Tent Embassy � 1973 Woodward Royal Commission � 1976 Land Rights Act � 1992 Mabo-Terra Nullius/Native Title � 1993 Wik decision � 2008 National Apology

Key Policies Assimilation 1951 Integration 1960’s Self Determination 1970’s Reconciliation 1990’s Prime Minister – one post-war Prime Minister of your choice

� Significance � Policies

Decade Study: 1960’s � The social and cultural features of the 1960’s including:

o Fashion o Music o Entertainment o Sport o British or American influences on popular culture


Examination

STUDY GUIDE

SUBJECT: Industrial Technology

METAL YEAR: 10

TEACHER: Mr Colin Mackay


Structure multiple choice, short answer, extended response

Equipment Required Sketch Book Led Pencil Coloured Pencils Calculator Paper

Please turn over


Examination

STUDY GUIDE

SUBJECT: Industrial Technology Timber YEAR: 10

TEACHER: Mr Pares / Mr Moore


Structure 10 Multiple Choice Questions 4 Short Answer Questions 1 Extended Response

Equipment Required Blue or Black Pen Led Pencil Coloured Pencils Calculator Paper

For the exam you will need to revise the following topic areas OHS and Risk Management • the intent of the OHS Act and the role of WorkCover in the workplace

• potential hazards in the work environment

• safe handling of chemicals and machineray

Materials • the properties and applications of solid timbers

• seasoning of timber

• timber defects

• apply techniques to overcome such defects

Design • factors that affect the design of timber products including:

material selection

shaping processes

joining methods

finishing

hardware

• material lists

• project costing

Workplace Communication Skills • industry terminology • interpret and produce isometric drawings related to the development and production of practical projects

• document the development of practical projects, identifying the materials, processes and equipment used • produce drawings to visualise, generate, understand and record ideas of projects

Equipment, Tools and Machines • the care and maintenance of edge tools

• a variety of power and machine tools including:

sanders

band saw

router

biscuit jointer

drills

Techniques • a range of processes and techniques used in cabinet-making

• a range of framing joints:

Timber joining methods associated with project 1 – Wall Clock)

• surface preparation and timber finishing

Links to Industry • industrial manufacturing techniques in the wood machining industry including the application of

computer-aided manufacture

• compare and contrast industrial processes with those undertaken in the classroom


Examination

STUDY GUIDE

SUBJECT: Information and Software Technology YEAR: 10

TEACHER: Mr Watson

Exam Information

Exam Duration 45 mins

Structure • Part A – Online multiple choice.

• Part B - Pen and paper. Short answer responses.

Equipment Required Blue or Black Pen, Calculator

Overview

Your test will be based on the current unit on Computer Solutions.

You will be tested on

• your knowledge of algorithms, flowcharts, pseudocode

• identifying control structures

• interpreting flowcharts and algorithms written in pseudocode and Small

Basic

• knowledge of keywords and phrases and their function in Small Basic

• writing simple programs in a programming language (Small Basic) to

produce given screen outputs.

Study Hints

• Go through moodle quizzes related to this topic.

• Review worksheets from moodle related to this topic

• Review KEYWORDS/PHRASES in MS Small Basic.


Examination

STUDY GUIDE

SUBJECT: Marine YEAR: 10 TEACHER: R.Battiston

Exam Information

Exam Duration 45 mins

Structure Will contain multiple choice, short answers, labelling of diagrams etc

Equipment Required Blue or Black Pen Led Pencil Eraser Sharpener Coloured Pencils Ruler

For the exam you will need to revise all the work we have done this year. The following outline will help you in your revision:

• Management and Employment o statutory bodies and volunteer organisations that regulate and o manage aquatic habitats o manage fish stocks o protect marine mammals and reptiles o aquaculture o employment opportunities for both females and males within these

organizations

• Anatomy of a Crayfish o Parts of a crayfish o Morphology of a crayfish o life cycle of a crayfish o eating habits of a crayfish

• Underwater Farming

o Importance of underwater farming o Different forms of underwater farming principles o Where they are found geographically o Disease and problems associated with underwater farming

• Trout Farming Procedures from excursion

o Importance of trout farming o Differences between Rainbow and Brown Trout o Grow out stages of trout o Breeding principles o Design and layout of hatchery

St Joseph’s Regional College

Port Macquarie

ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION

2012

Course: Year 10 Pathways 1

Task: Semester 1 Task 2

Time Allowed: 90 minutes

Date: Exam Week (Week 7) 2012

Weighting: 25%

Equipment: Calculator, Pen, Pencil, Ruler

Exam Format: Common SECTION A (20 min) NON- calculator SECTION B (70 min) calculator allowed

Content: Topics to be tested Suggested Revision

Number Skills

Consumer Arithmetic Investing

Right Angled Trigonometry

Data/Statistics

Algebra and indices

Maths Quest Chapter 1 Spectrum Gold Chapter 7 Spectrum Gold Chapter 10 Spectrum Gold Chapter 11 (Also Yr 9 Spectrum Ch 8)

Spectrum Gold Chapter 3

Chapter Reviews Rule Book

Syllabus Outcomes

NS4.1 Recognises the properties of special groups of whole numbers and applies a range of strategies to aid computation

NS4.2 Compares, orders and calculates with integers

NS4.3 Operates with fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and rates

NS5.1.2 Solves consumer arithmetic problems involving earning and spending money.

NS5.1.1 Applies index laws to simplify and evaluate arithmetic expressions; uses scientific notation to write large and small numbers

MS2.5 Reads and records time in one-minute intervals and makes comparisons between time units

MS5.1.2 Applies trigonometry to solve problems (diagram given) including those involving angles of elevation and depression

DS4.1 Constructs, reads and interprets graphs, tables, charts and statistical information

DS4.2 Analyses data using measures of location and range

DS5.1.1 Groups data to aid analysis and constructs frequency and cumulative frequency tables and graphs

PAS5.1.1 Applies the index laws to simplify algebraic expressions

Number Skills - Revision from Task 1

Consumer Arithmetic - Revision from Task 1 Right Angled Trigonometry

• what is trigonometry

• naming sides of a right-angled triangle

• finding the sine, cosine and tangent ratios for a given angle in

a right-angled triangle

• recognising and using the correct trigonometric ratio for a

given right angled triangle

• finding trigonometric ratios using a calculator

• using the sine, cosine and tangent ratios to find the missing

sides of a right angled triangle

Data/Statistics

• understand and evaluate mean, mode, median from a set of

data

• use a table to organise a set of data

• constructing a cumulative frequency table for ungrouped data

• display data in a variety of ways including frequency histograms, polygons, cumulative frequency

histograms & ogives, dot plots, stem and leaf plots

Algebra and Indices

• Addition, Subraction, Multiplication and division of algebraic terms

• Expanding and simplifying expressions involving algebra

• understanding and using index notation, and be able to evaluate numerical expressions involving positive integral indices

• using the index laws to simplify expressions

• investigating the meaning of the zero index

• understanding and using negative indices to simplify

expressions

• simplifying expressions involving a mixture of whole, negative,

zero and fractional indices

• evaluate fractional indices with a calculator

MARKING CRITERIA

2 Mark Question 2 Marks- Correct answer with working

1 Mark- Correct bald answer OR

incorrect answer with one significant

mathematical process correct.

1 Mark Question 1 Mark- Correct answer OR correct

solution

St Joseph’s Regional College

Port Macquarie

2012

ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION

Course: Year 10 Pathways 2

Task: Semester 1 Task 2

Time Allowed: 90 minutes

Date: Week 7 Term 2 2012

Weighting: 25%

Equipment: Calculator, Pen, Pencil, Ruler & Geometry Set

CONTENT: Topics to be tested TEXT REF SUGGESTED REVISION

- Number Skills

- Probability

- Consumer Arithmetic

- Algebra, Equations, Inequations

- Coordinate Geometry

- Graphs of Physical Phen.

Ch 12

Ch 8

Ch 2

Ch 5

Ch 11 & 13

Bookwork

Topic Tests,

Textbook Chapter Reviews

G:\ Assignment drive

TASK DESCRIPTION Part A: 20 mins Non-Calculator

Part B: 70mins. Calculator Allowed. 3 Questions of equal value

Outcomes assessed: NS5.2.2 Solves consumer arithmetic problems involving compound interest, depreciation and successive discounts

PAS5.2.1 Simplifies, expands and factorises algebraic expressions involving fractions and negative and fractional indices

PAS5.2.2* Solves linear equations and linear inequalities

PAS5.2.3 Uses formulae to find midpoint, distance and gradient and applies the gradient/intercept form to interpret and graph straight lines

PAS5.2.4* Draws and interprets graphs

PAS5.2.5 Draws and interprets graphs of physical phenomena

Knowledge and Skills Number skills

Assumed knowledge from stage 4 and 5 including working mathematically

Probability

• solve simple probability problems arising in games

• use language associated with chance events appropriately

• apply relative frequency to predict future experimental outcomes

• design a device to produce a specified relative frequency eg a four-coloured circular spinner

• apply the formula for calculating probabilities to problems related to card, dice and other games

Consumer Arithmetic

• calculating a ‘best buy’ and

• using the formula for compound interest

• using the compound interest formula to calculate depreciation

• compare simple interest with compound interest in practical situations eg loans

• make informed decisions related to purchases e.g. determining the best mobile phone plan for a given situation

• explain why, for example, a discount of 10% following a discount of 15% is not the same as a discount of 25%

• question the advantages of interest being calculated on the basis of different time periods eg monthly rather than yearly

Algebra, Equations & Inequations

• using index notation and the index laws

• applying the index laws to simplify algebraic expressions

• solving linear equations

• solving inequalities

• solve equations that arise from substitution in a formula

• exploring the number of solutions that satisfy simple quadratic equations of the form cx =2

• solve non-routine problems using algebraic methods

• explain why a particular value could not be a solution to an equation

• create equations to solve a variety of problems and check solutions

Co-ordinate Geometry

• graphing a variety of linear relationships on the number plane by constructing a table of values and plotting coordinates using an appropriate

scale

• determining whether a point lies on a given line

• applying the formula for the midpoint of an interval

• applying the formula for the distance between two points

• applying the formula for the gradient of a line passing through two points

• recognising equations of the form y = mx + b as representing straight lines and interpreting the x -coefficient (m) as the gradient and the

constant (b) as the y –intercept

• rearranging an equation in general form (ax + by + c = 0) to the gradient/intercept form

• graphing equations of the form y = mx + b using the y -intercept (b) and the gradient (m)

• determining that two lines are parallel if their gradients are equal

• finding the gradient and the y -intercept of a straight line from the graph and using them to determine the equation of the line

• describe horizontal and vertical lines in general terms

• determine the difference between equations of lines that have a negative gradient or a positive gradient

• use the appropriate formulae to solve problems on the number plane

• match equations of straight lines to graphs of straight lines and justify choices

• compare similarities and differences between sets of linear relationships

• explain the effect on a graph of a line of changing the gradient or y-intercept

• apply knowledge and skills of linear relationships to practical problems

Graphs of Physical Phenomena

• Identifying graphs of straight lines, parabolas and hyperbolas

• Matching graphs of straight lines, parabolas, hyperbolas to the appropriate equations

• describe the effect on a graph of multiplying or of adding different constants

• distinguish between positive and negative gradients from a graph

MARKING CRITERIA 3 Mark Question

3 Marks- Correct answer with working

2 Marks- Correct answer with insufficient working or incorrect answer with 2 parts correct working

1 Mark- Incorrect answer with one significant mathematical process correct OR correct bald answer.

2 Mark Question

2 Marks- Correct answer with working

1 Mark- Correct bald answer OR incorrect answer with one significant mathematical process correct.

1 Mark Question

1 Mark- Correct answer OR correct solution

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St Joseph’s Regional College Port Macquarie 2012

ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION Course: Yr 10 Mathematics Pathway 5.3 Date: Exam period week 7 Term 2 Weighting: 25% Task: Half year Exam (+ study notes) Time Allowed: 90 Minutes

Equipment required: Pen, pencil, calculator, You are allowed to take into the task ONE A4 SHEET OF PAPER. The

study notes on this sheet of paper MUST be hand written. You may use

both sides of the sheet of paper. Exam Format: Common SECTION A (20 min) NON- calculator SECTION B (70 min) calculator allowed

Content: Topics to be tested Textbook Reference

Maths Quest Suggested Revision

• Rational and Irrational Numbers • Consumer Arithmetic • Equations and Inequations • Data Analysis and Evaluation • Quadratics Equations • Number skills (7-10)

• Chapter 1 • Chapter 9 • Chapter2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4

Theory notes in rule book, Chapter reviews, Topic Tests Gdrive:Assignment;Year10;mathsP3;2012; Task2 folder

Knowledge and Skills

Algebra

• Solves linear equations and inequations

• Uses algebraic techniques to simplify expressions, expand binomial products and factorise quadratic expressions

• rearranges literal equation and states restrictions to equations

Quadratic Equations

• solving equations of the form 02 =++ cbxax using factors,

completing the square, quadratic formula

• identifying whether a given quadratic equation has no solution,

one solution or two solutions

• checking the solutions of quadratic equations

• generating quadratic equations from problems

• solving problems involving quadratic equations

• using variable substitution to simplify expressions and assist in

solving equations.

Rational and Irrational Numbers:

• using the four operations of to simplify expressions involving surds

• expanding expressions involving surds

• rationalising the denominators of surds

• problem solving

Consumer Arithmetic

• calculating simple interest, compound interest,

depreciation using the formula

• Solving a variety of problems related to this topic.

Data Analysis and Evaluation

• determining the mean, mode, median, range, IQR,

standard deviation (population)

• constructing graphs

• using the cumulative frequency polygon to estimate the median

• determining the upper and lower quartiles

• constructing a box-and-whisker plot

• using the mean and standard deviation to compare two sets of data

• comparing the relative merits of measures of spread

• using terms ‘skewed’ or ‘symmetrical’ when a describing a distribution

MARKING CRITERIA

3 Mark Question - 3 Marks- Correct answer with working (lose marks for insufficient/incorrect working) 2 Mark Question - 2 Marks- Correct answer with working (lose marks for insufficient/incorrect working) 1 Mark Question – 1 Mark – Correct answer OR correct solution

Study Guide, Semester 1

MUSIC Year 10

AURAL SKILLS � Play these scales at home, Major, Harmonic minor, Blues, Chromatic. � Recognising Major and Minor Chords e.g. DF#A, DFA � Rhythm dictations including syncopated rhythms � Recognising Pitch intervals; Unison, Tone (M2), Semitone (m2), Perfect 5th and Octave TOPIC AND MUSICOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

Composing skills Four skills to check off � Can draw crotchets, minims, semibreves, quavers, rests � Write chords on manuscript � Know Treble Clef AND Bass Clef notes � Write a walking bass

Study required for... � Major key signatures - sharps and flats � What is a major scale? What is its pattern? � What is a key signature for? � Chords, name all triads eg GBD � Jazz styles cool, swing, free, blues, ragtime � 12 Bar blues chord pattern using Roman

numerals and in a key. � Revise Jazz terms e.g. syncopation, scat,

bebop, improvise,

PDHPE Assessment for Learning Task

Year: 10 Unit: Overcoming Adversity Date handed out: Week 3 Term 2 Date due: Week 7 Part A – Friday Wk 7, before 8:45am in the library Part B – Friday Morning Wk 7 Weighting: 20% Task duration: Part A Research - 3 weeks Part B Exam – 45 minutes Context: Students have been studying factors that affect all components of good health and the manner

in which they inter-relate. This assessment task aims to develop a greater understanding of mental illness and the role a person’s attitude and behaviour may have on their health and the health of others.

Outcomes: A Student: 5.3 analyses factors that contribute to positive, inclusive and satisfying relationships.

5.6 analyses attitudes, behaviours and consequences related to health issues affecting young people.

Description of Activity:

You will be required to select and research ONE of the following mental illnesses: - Bipolar Disorder - Schizophrenia - Depression - Anxiety Disorders During your exam in Week 7 you will be asked to answer two extended response questions about your chosen mental illness. To assist you in preparing for the task you are required to do background research by completing the attached document. You will be given a computer lesson to begin your research. The completed background research sheet must be handed in at the Library before 8:45am on the day of the task. You will be given a mark out of four for your research and will not be permitted to take it into the exam. Criteria for Assessing Learning- You will be assessed on your ability to research a variety of sources to create an understanding of the impact of mental illness on individuals and our society. Resources: Students should visit the Assessment page within the 10PE School Moodle course. Assessment Policies Students should make themselves familiar with the relevant College policies outlined in the student diary, including:

• Assessment Policy page 22 (front) • Plagiarism pages 13-14 (back)

St Joseph’s Regional College Year 10 Science Assessment

Task 2 2012

Task Outline

The task is a half yearly examination, based on all work that has been completed in year 10 this year. This includes the following topics: • Topic 1 – In the Beginning • Topic 2 – Gripped by Gravity (Motion) • Topic 3 – Getting into Genes • Year 9 – Any of this work can also be examined • Skills – You will be asked some skills questions that you have learned in years 7-

10. For example you could be asked to read and interpret tables or graphs or answer questions based on given information.

Task Details

• Date: During week 7. A detailed timetable will be given to you soon. • Weighting : 25% • Time allowed : 90 minutes • What to bring : pens, pencil, rubber, ruler, calculator • How to prepare : read and summarise your prac book and notebook as well as any other

resources you have gathered

Outcomes being assessed

You can find more information on the following syllabus outcomes on the internet at: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_sc/#science

5.9.1 (a) – Big Bang Theory 5.8.3 (a) (b) – Evolution & Natural Selection 5.6.2 (a) (b) (c) – Speed & Acceleration 5.6.6 (a) – Mass & Weight 5.6.2 (d) – Newton’s Laws 5.8.1 (a) (b) – Cell Theory 5.8.2 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) – DNA

Marking Criteria

• Section 1: • Part A – 40 marks (40 x 1 mark multiple choice) • Part B – 20 marks (20 x 1 mark one word response)

• Section 2:

• 40 marks (13 x extended response questions)

Some of the key areas to study include-

• Origin of the Universe • The Theory of Evolution (evidence for, Darwin and Lamarck) • Natural selection • Survival of the fittest • Mass and weight • Force including net force • Speed/velocity • Acceleration • Velocity/time and speed/time graphs • Momentum and inertia • Newtons Laws • Cell Theory • Mitosis & Meiosis • Watson & Crick model of DNA • DNA, chromosomes & genes • Experimental method (variables, controls etc) • There will be some questions based on topics covered in Year 9 (Chemistry,

Ecology, Electricity, Universe, Coordination and Disease, Fossils/Earth Forces)


Examination

STUDY GUIDE

SUBJECT: Textiles YEAR: 10

TEACHER: B Shipton and T Daley


Structure Type here multiple choice, extended response etc

Equipment Required Blue or Black Pen Led Pencil Coloured Pencils Calculator Paper

The Exam. 45 mins There will be 5 sections in the exam: Multiple choice True/ false Word bank Short responses Extended response The exam will be on all work covered this year. All work will need to be revised. The following is an outline to help you study for the exam: Types of Design Aesthetic design Functional Design Structural Design Elements of Design Line, Direction, Shape, Size, Texture, Value, Colour Principles of Design Balance Repetition Rhythm Proportion Emphasis Unity Applying the principles and the elements when analysing a garment/Furnishing item Basic Sewing knowledge Basic Sketching

YEAR TEN VISUAL ARTS

STUDY GUIDE 2012

Section one : Terminology definitions specific to unit 1 and Unit 2

Section two : Short answers on the Frames purpose and function

Section three : Unseen plates- determine the appropriate frame and justify

Section four : The Conceptual Framework- explanation and purpose

Section five : Surrealism- definition, theorists and artists involved, characteristics etc.

Extended response question

And remember…. When studying for your Art exam- no one can hear you scream!!!

Good luck,

Mrs May and Mrs Williams

ST JOSEPH’S REGIONAL COLLEGE

PORT MACQUARIE

YEAR 10 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Semester 1 Examination 2012

Week 7: Time: 1 hour Weighting: 30%

• Topics covered - Personal and Moral Responsibility - The Church in History

• This Task consists of: Part A - Multiple Choice Part B - Close Passage, Mix and Match

Part C – Short Answer Responses The Reformation Ecumenical Movement Vatican II Outcomes to be assessed:

• recognise individual responsibilities for growth in moral character

• analyse examples from particular situations which can be used to assess levels of moral responsibility

• choose those events and movements which significantly affected the history of the Church

• identify distinctive ideas, teachings or practices which arose from a significant event or movement in Church history

The topics to revise are:

Personal and Moral Responsibility (Chapter 9)

• The Ten Commandments page 188

• Beatitudes – Page 189

• General information and definitions from Chapter 9 Church History (Chapters 3,4,5 & 6)

• Multiple choice questions based on general church history

• Vatican II – where, when, who, what was the purpose pages 67-73

• Getting Technical: - sheets provided in class

• Religion in Australia today – A Year of Grace � stimulus material provided in exam

• The Ecumenical Movement pages 121-125

• The Reformation – when, where, why, significant people and events pages 46-55

Happy studying……. Remember you only reap what you sow!!!!!!!!!

Documents

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