Year 9 2011 Assessment Schedule FINAL

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KNOX GRAMMAR

SCHOOL


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KNOX GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Year 9 2011

Assessment Schedule and Assessment Related PoliciesSections of this Booklet

Year 9 & 10 Assessment and Application to Work Policy Plagiarism and Malpractice Policy Class Placement Policy Examination Code of Conduct Year 9 Assessment Schedule

Knox Assessment Policy


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At Knox, we are moving towards developing assessment tasks forlearning that are engaging and

challenging for all boys. The teaching programs are conceptually driven and employ the model of

backward mapping that features a combination of formative and summative assessment.

Assessment tasks are conducted progressively throughout the year and contribute to each students

Standard of Academic Achievement in the Half Yearly and Yearly Reports. Examinations for Year

9 form part of the assessment program and are conducted in Term 4 in most subjects. Progressive

assessment marks are reported on the Half Yearly Report and the final assessment mark on the

Yearly Report. The final assessment mark includes all assessment tasks, including examinations.

Students will normally be required to complete three to five assessment tasks (including

examinations) throughout the year with tasks in most courses worth 10% to 40% of the final

assessment mark. Class marks or progressive class work marks are not included in this formal

assessment program. The assessment schedule may be varied with notification from the Head of

Department.

Teachers will inform students of each task at least two weeks in advance, including the date and

time it is due, task name, task outcomes, description of the task, marking criteria and/or marking

scheme.

Teachers will ensure all students in a course are assessed comparably by using common tasks

and/or a standardised marking scale on formal assessment occasions. The relevant Head of

Department or teacher will inform each student of his results on tasks. They may also provide him

with an indication of where his overall performance places him in relation to the course

performance descriptors.

This polic sho ld be read in conj nction ith the Reporting to Parents Polic and Plagiarism


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outcomes can result in the student being required to re-sit the examination to demonstrate

they have met some or all of the course outcomes. If after two re-sits of the examination the

student cannot demonstrate they have met some or all of the course outcomes they may

receive an N Determination in this course.

Instances where THREE or more Formal Assignments or THREE or more substantialhomework tasks (i.e. tasks designated as Formal Tasks with notification issued OR large

pieces of homework set over some weeks or as holiday homework) including Exams (NOTE:

in this instance a Formal Assignment that is an exam can equal THREE Formal

Assignments) is submitted late or not handed in and zero marks awarded or is incomplete or

not completed to a satisfactory level that would indicate they have not applied themselveswith diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences in the course.

SIX or more pieces of regular homework (or equivalent in some courses e.g. Nine instancesof Maths Homework) not completed or not completed on time or not completed

satisfactorily that would indicate they have not applied themselves with diligence and

sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences in the course. Faculty notices of non-

completion of homework will normally be issued after three non-completions.

SIX or more documented instances of non-completed work in class (or equivalent in somecourses e.g. Nine instances of Maths work in class) that would mean they have not met some

or all of the outcomes and/or that would indicate they have not applied themselves with

diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences in the course. Faculty notices

of non-completion of class work will normally be issued after three non-completions.

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possible and advise the parent or guardian in writing. This warning should be given in time for the

problem to be corrected and should provide advice about the possible consequences of an N

determination in a course.

The Headmaster must:

a) advise the student in writing of the tasks or actions to be undertaken in time for the problemto be corrected

b) advise the parent or guardian in writingc) request from the student/parent a written acknowledgement of the warningd) issue at least one follow-up warning letter if the problem has not been correctede) retain copies of the warning notice(s) and other relevant documentation.

Students who have not complied with the requirements for satisfactory completion of a course at the

time of finalising assessments cannot be regarded as having satisfactorily completed the course.

The Headmaster will then issue an N determination.

Re-sits or Re-Submission of Unsatisfactory Work

Where a student has been deemed to not have satisfactorily completed class work, homework,

assessment tasks or examinations as per the guidelines above may be required to re-submit or re-sit

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If the students appeal is upheld then the school will re-enter the course results on the students

Yearly Report.

Consequences of N Determination

A student who does not satisfactorily complete a Year 9 course may be required to complete

additional work prior to or during the following year to satisfy the course requirements. In some

cases students may be required to repeat the course/s or the work and assessments in the course/s

prior to or during the following year. In extreme cases a student may only have the option of

repeating the whole year again if they wish to remain at Knox.

Students who do not satisfactorily complete Year 9 School Certificate mandatory courses in Stage 5

will have No Award recorded beside that course on their School Certificate Record of

Achievement at the completion of Year 10.

Continuation at Knox Grammar School following an N Award

Any student at Knox Grammar School who receives an N Award in one or more course/s in any

one year may also have to attend discussions at the school with his parents concerning his future at

Knox.

Year 10General Policy on the Awarding of School Certificate Grades

Introduction

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The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of

competence in the process and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and

these skills to most situations.

Grade C Sound

The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has

achieved an adequate level of competence in the process and skills.

Grade D Basic

The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limitedlevel of competence in the processes and skills.

Grade E Elementary

The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has

achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.

The Awarding of School Certificate Grades

Assessment tasks will be used to rank students in each course. The subject teacher will assess eachstudents level of achievement in consultation with other teachers of the course and the Head of

Department and Grades will be awarded accordingly. Full details on the awarding of Grades in

each course can be found in each Departments Assessment Policy.

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one or more courses is poor. This may take the form of informal or formal monitoring or

even weekly or daily reporting or in extreme cases, discussions concerning the students

future at Knox.

How we use the APA

As explained above, the Knox APA measures Application to Study. There is a close correlation

between application and academic outcomes.

The school has refined the use of APAs over the past few years and it is well understood by boys,

staff and parents.

The APA is used to:

1) Advise boys and parents of a boys positive approach to study and reinforce this.2) Advise boys and parents of a boys lack of application and commitment and assist indeveloping intervention programs.3) Determine the awarding of all Academic Colours. Students eligible for White and Silver

Colours must also have an APA of 1.50 or less.

4) Determine places in the elite sporting teams at all age levels or co-curricular programs(including optional excursions) or student exchange or GAP programs.

5) Determine leadership positions for boys at all levels in the Senior School including Cadetsd SRC


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Support the learning of others and behave in an ethical fashion.

Assessment Task Process

Non-Assessment Weeks

In most instances, other assessment tasks would not be set to be completed in class or handed in

during the week before or after a formal exam period. This may be varied where the assessment

task is one that is linked to the actual examinations in that subject such as speaking tasks in

Languages or performances in Music or the task requires no prior learning, preparation or study

time such as a listening or viewing task or a laboratory practical examination.

Illness and Misadventure

If a student is absent for an assessment task or unable to submit it through illness or misadventure,

he must speak with his teacher. The late Work and Absence Section below gives guidelines for this

situation.

Misconduct in an Assessment Task

Students are subject to normal rules throughout the period of an assessment task. In the case of in-

class tasks, the Knox Examination Code of Conduct (found in the Examination Policy) applies.

Those who do not comply with these rule or who are responsible for malpractice (see below) in an

assessment task may receive a zero mark.

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A task which has not been submitted by 4.00pm on the due date is late. A task submitted incomplete on the due date is late. If a student submits a task late without a genuine reason as per Illness/Misadventure

guidelines (i.e. Medical or acceptable parent note), or his teacher does not accept the

explanation, he will be penalised 10% of the marks awarded the first day, 20% of the marks

awarded for the second day, 30% of the marks awarded for the third day, 40% of the marks

awarded for the fourth day and 50% of the marks awarded for the fifth day. If the task has

not been submitted by 4.00pm on the fifth day after the due date, zero marks will beawarded.

All tasks will be marked, regardless of any penalties imposed for lateness. Marks will showwhat the task would have received if the work had not been late as well as the penalties

imposed.

Negotiating Extensions

If a student has difficulties meeting a due date, he should discuss the situation with his teacher

before the due date. An alternative due date may be set at this time without penalty.

When a piece of work is not submitted on the due date, a student may bring a note explaining the

circumstances and signed by his parent or Boarding Housemaster. He must show this note to his

teacher on the due date. If a teacher accepts the explanation, the student and his teacher may

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When printers do not work, he should bring the work in on a memory stick or card or hard disk or

via email and arrange to have the work printed. If he does not bring in a backed-up version of his

work when a technical problem occurs on the due date, standard last penalties will be applied.

Technology failure is not an acceptable excuse for non-submission of an assessment task even if

it involves the schools network drives. However, in the event of technology failure the student

must attempt to follow the procedures set out below:

In the event of network drive failure the student should ask IT Helpdesk to supply emailverification of the network drive failure to the class teacher and Head of Department.

In the event of PC failure the student should take his laptop to the IT Helpdesk to verify thedate and time of the failure and to attempt to recover the assessment task. The student

should ask the IT Helpdesk to provide an email verification of such failures to the class

teacher and Head of Department.

The student should then meet with his teacher to discuss the next steps in the process.You must take backup copies of your work and the school provides multiple printing options.

Special Provisions for Students on In Class Tasks and Examinations

Full information concerning Special Provisions can be found on pages 159160 of the Board of

Studies ACE (Assessment, Certification and Examination) Manual at

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Submitting work to which another person such as a parent, tutor, coach or subject expert hascontributed substantially.

Using words, ideas, designs or the workmanship of others in practical and performance taskswithout appropriate acknowledgement.

Paying someone to write or prepare material. Breaching school examination rules (refer to the Knox Examination Code of Conduct in the

Knox Examination Policy in the Parent and Student Handbook or online).

Using non-approved aides during assessment tasks. Contriving false explanations to explain work not handed in by the due date. Assisting another student to engage in malpractice.

Disclosing Assessment Task or Examination Details

If details of Assessment Tasks or Examinations are disclosed to other student/s who have not

already sat the task or examination, penalties may be imposed on all parties involved and/or entire

task declared invalid and an alternate task set, other tasks re-weighted or another task counted twice.


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The website www.plagiarism.org has a Research Resources section which contains further

information on plagiarism and information to help students develop quality writing and research

skills. The Board of Studies site HSC: All my own work has a six part course that all Year 10 or 11

students must complete prior to enrolling in their HSC year.

Plagiarism does not include:

Discussing an assignment with others for clarification or exchanging ideas or dot points anddiscussing the work provided it does not involve copying the work of others directly.

Copying a graph or chart or illustration provided you acknowledge the source in yourBibliography.

Receiving advice from or discussing with other students, staff, parents or others provided itdoes not include actual direct input from them. If unsure about this, see your teacher.

Some Examples of Plagiarism:

Copying sections from a textbook is plagiarism. You should try to extract useful pieces ofinformation but if you need to use sections of the textbook or the source then use invertedcommas to indicate you are quoting and cite the text in the assignment and in the

bibliography even ifyou didnt use direct quotes.

Handing in parts or all of another students assignment as your own work even if part or allof the assignment have been reworded.
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Process for Dealing with Plagiarism or Malpractice

The class teacher identifies malpractice or possible plagiarism in a student s assignment orassessment task, and then attempts to identify the source of plagiarism. The teacher marksplagiarised sections in the task.

The class teacher discusses possible plagiarism or malpractice briefly with the student. Ifthe student admits to plagiarism or malpractice then discussion with the student, teacher and

Head of Department and then proceeds to Consequences of Plagiarism or Malpractice. (See

below for details). Parents should be notified of plagiarism or malpractice by the class

teacher or HOD at this point.

The Head of Department and class teacher interview: If the student denies plagiarism ormalpractice, then discussion of possible plagiarism or malpractice with the student occurs in

an interview situation. The student is advised of their right to a formal review of the matter

with parent and student nominated staff member present in supporting role. If the student

has admitted to the plagiarism or malpractice and declines a Formal Review then the staff

member proceeds to consequences of plagiarism. If the student requests a Formal Review

then the interview is not to continue and the Formal Review is implemented.

Formal Review of Plagiarism and Procedural Fairness

The student accused of plagiarism is entitled to a fair hearing as part of procedural fairness which is

described as the hearing rule and the right to an unbiased decision.

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Consequencesof Plagiarism or Malpractice:

The Dean of Studies (or another Senior Executive in their absence) and the relevant Head ofDepartment and/or teacher will meet with the student to discuss the consequences ofplagiarism or malpractice.

The penalty for plagiarism or malpractice will usually be a reduction in overall marks ormarks for the section where plagiarism or malpractice occurred. This may include a

reduction of marks to zero.

Any student who assists a student to cheat either knowingly or unknowingly may also incura penalty on their task as a consequence of their actions.

Letters will be written to the parents and/or the student with a brief statement concerning thecircumstances and penalty for plagiarism or malpractice.

The student will also usually receive an N Award Warning Letter for not sa tisfactorilycompleting the task.

Class Placement and ad Vinci Program Policy and Procedures 2010

Class Placement Years 712 2010

Students at Knox are placed in classes appropriate to their current academic development so that

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advised if this is occurring. In Mathematics in Year 9 & 10 students complete some common

assessment tasks based on the 5.1 syllabus content and differentiated assessment tasks depending on

their level of Mathematics study i.e. Separate 5.1 or 5.2 or 5.3 (da Vinci) assessment tasks.

Changes to classes may occur after the Half Yearly Reporting period.

Year 11 & 12In Year 11 & 12 English and Mathematics classes are grouped based on students performances in

the Year 10 or Year 11 assessments in English and Mathematics the previous year. All other Year

11 & 12 subject classes are formed based on the students subject choices.

Educational Testing and Profiling

Year 9 all students sit the NAPLAN (National Assessment ProgramLiteracy and Numeracy).

Other diagnostic testing is conducted when appropriate. Reading testing includes assessment for

reading comprehension and tactics (content, central focus and inference).

In Term 4 of Year 9 Vocational Assessments are offered to all students as part of the mentoring

process for subject choice and course selection for Years 11 and 12.

Students who feel they have been incorrectly placed in classes may discuss this issue at any time

with the Dean of Studies in the case of initial Year 7 placement of with the particular Head of

Department in the case of English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography class placements

after the commencement of Year 7 or the da Vinci Co-ordinator in the case of specific da Vinci

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KNOX GRAMMAR SCHOOL

EXAMINATION CODE OF CONDUCT

It is important that you are aware of the following requirements for exams, otherwise you may

jeopardise your performance.

Examination supervisors are in charge of students:

When assembling before an examination During the examination After the examination until students have left.

You must follow the supervisors instructions at all times.

KNOX GRAMMAR SCHOOL

SPECIFIC EXAMINATION RULES AND PROCEDURES


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You are not allowed to leave the exam early. If you finish your paper early you are to sitquietly and not disturb other students.

Should you need to go to the toilet, you will be accompanied. Supervisors cannot interpret questions or provide meaning for you. Supervisors have the authority to exclude anyone from the exam centre for rude or

inappropriate behaviour.

You must be ready to enter the examination centre 15 minutes prior to the exam. Read your timetable carefully. If you arrive late to an exam you will not receive additional

time allowance.

Once you enter the examination room you are to sit quietly and not talk until you leave theexamination centre.

If you are unable to attend an exam due to illness, your parents must phone Mrs Collinson,the Year 7 & 8 Student Administration Officer, phone no: 9487 0429, BEFORE 8:30am on

the day of the examination. You are to bring a note from your parents or doctors certificate

on your return.

If you miss an exam through misadventure, you are to arrange, as soon as you are well


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Additional Information for Year 9 and their Parents

The School Diary is a valuable means of communicating between parents and teachers.Students should be writing their homework and assignments into theirdiary and parents are

asked to view the diary weekly and to write any notes for teachers into the diary so that

students can show the notes to their teachers.

Homework In the School Diary there is a guide to Homework in Year 9. If a student has notcompleted homework set for the next day in their homework time, parents are asked to writean explanatory note to the class teacher in the students diary.

Knox Net the Knox web site. The front page of the Knox web site atwww.knox.nsw.edu.auhas a section called Knox Net. In the Knox Net section, you will find access to a number

of school documents and publications as well as links to Scholaris (login and password

required, see below) and Student Webmail(students login and password required for this).

To access other sections of the web site from Knox Net you will need to use the user name

knox and the password angus.

Scholaris contains files and other information relating to the school. The Docusharesection contains a range of information including the latest versions of the assessment

schedule and in the Year 9 section of each school course onDocushare you will find more

details about Assessments, as well as course outlines, scope and sequence and other material.

Parent login in for Scholaris requires your Username which is the parent code from your

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Year 9 2011

Assessment Course

Outlines


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Year 9 Core 2011 Assessment Outline - English

TASK

NO

UNIT OF WORK WEIGHT LANGUA

GE

MODES

SYLLABUS

OUTCOMES

DESCRIPTION OF TASK DUE

Task 1 State YourPosition

15% Reading,writing,

representing

and

speaking

1, 3, ,4, 5 Persuasive response: Oration Term 1Week 7

Starts Monday

14th

March

Task 2 Half Yearly

Examinations

Science Fiction

Genre/conventions

20% Reading

and Writing

5, 8, 10 Half Yearly Examination: Short answer: Conventions of the science

fiction genre. Creative/Imagination response: Applying

the conventions of the science fiction genre.

Term 2

Weeks 45

TBC

Task 3 Close Study of

Novel

15% Reading

and Writing

5, 8, 10 Expository essay Term 2Week 9

Thursday

23rd

June

Task 4 The Holocaust

Genre

15% Viewing,

listening

and

Speaking

6, 9 Short answers and synthesis task Term 3Week 8 Thursday

8th

September

Task 5 Reading

Enrichment

10% Reading

and Writing

1, 3, 4, 5 Variety of tasks accessed cumulatively across the

three terms.Term 3

Week 8 Friday

9th

September

Task 6 YearlyExamination

The HolocaustGenre

25%Reading

and Writing4, 7, 9 Yearly Examination:

Analytical response: To stimulus piece Analytical essay: Responding to texts set for

study

Term 4Week 4

TBC

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 da Vinci 2011 Assessment Outline - English

TASK

NO

UNIT OF WORK WEIGHT LANGUA

GE

MODES

SYLLABUS

OUTCOMES


Task 1 State Your

Position

15% Reading,

writing,

representing

and

speaking

1, 3, ,4, 5 Persuasive response: Oration Term 1Week 7

Starts Monday

14th

March

Task 2 Half Yearly

Examinations

Dystopian genre

20% Reading

and Writing

5, 8, 10 Half Yearly Examination: Short answer: Conventions of the dystopian

genre. Creative/Imagination response: Applying

the conventions of the dystopian genre.

Term 2

Weeks 45

TBC

Task 3 Close Study of

Novel

15% Reading

and Writing

5, 8, 10 Expository essay Term 2Week 9

Thursday

23rd

June

Task 4 The Holocaust

Genre

15% Viewing,

listening

and

Speaking

6, 9 Short answers and synthesis task Term 3Week 8 Thursday

8th

September

Task 5 Reading

Enrichment

10% Reading

and Writing

1, 3, 4, 5 Variety of tasks accessed cumulatively across the

three terms.Term 3

Week 8 Friday

9th

SeptemberTask 6 Yearly

ExaminationThe Holocaust

Genre

25%

Reading

and Writing

4, 7, 9 Yearly Examination: Analytical response: To stimulus piece Analytical essay: Responding to texts set for

study

Term 4

Week 4

TBC

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011 Assessment OutlineMathematics Core 5.2

TASK

NO

WEIGHT COMPONENTS SYLLABUS

OUTCOMES


Task 1 15% In class test NS 5.2.1 PAS5.2.1PAS5.2.2

Test:

Basic Skills and Number Algebraic Expressions Equations and Inequations

Term 1

Week 6

Task 2 25% Common Differentiated

NS 5.2.1 PAS5.2.1PAS5.2.2 SGS5.2.1

NS 5.1.1 PAS 5.1.1

PAS 5.2.1

Test: All topics studied this semester Term 2Week 4

Task 3 10% Alternativeassessment

NS5.1.2 NS5.2.2 Consumer arithmetic Term 3

Week 1

Task 4 20% In class test MS5.1.1 MS5.2.2 MS5.2.1PAS5.1.2 PAS5.2.3PAS5.1.2 PAS5.2.3

Core test:

Perimeter Area and Surface Area Graphing Straight Lines Coordinate Geometry

Term 3

Week 7


NS 5.2.1 PAS5.2.1

PAS5.2.2 SGS5.2.1NS 5.1.1 PAS 5.1.1

PAS 5.2.1 NS5.1.2NS5.2.2 PAS5.1.2

PAS5.2.3 PAS5.1.2PAS5.2.3 MS5.1.1

MS5.2.2 MS5.2.1

PAS5.2.1 PAS5.2.2

PAS5.2.5 DS5.1.1

Yearly Examination: This exam will assess

all content covered throughout the year.Term 4

Week 4

TOTAL 100%

Note: **The above schedule is subject to changechanges will be communicated via the Assessment Notice **


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Year 9 2011 Assessment OutlineMathematics Core 5.3

TASK

NO


OUTCOMES


Task 1 15% In class test NS 5.2.1 PAS5.2.1PAS5.3.1 PAS5.2.2PAS5.3.2

Test:

Basic Skills and Number Algebraic Expressions Equations Inequations and Formulae

Term 1

Week 6


NS 5.2.1 PAS5.2.1PAS5.3.1 PAS5.2.2

PAS5.3.2 SGS5.2.1

SGS5.2.2 SGS5.3.1

SGS5.3.2 PAS5.1.1PAS5.2.1 NS5.1.1 NS5.3.1




Week 1

Task 4 20% In class test MS5.1.1 MS5.2.1MS5.2.2 MS5.1.2

MS5.2.3 MS5.3.2

PAS5.1.2 PAS 5.2.3PAS5.3.3

Core test:

Measurement Trigonometry Coordinate Geometry

Term 3

Week 7


NS 5.2.1 PAS5.2.1

PAS5.3.1 PAS5.2.2PAS5.3.2 SGS5.2.1

SGS5.2.2 SGS5.3.1

SGS5.3.2 PAS5.1.1

PAS5.2.1 NS5.1.1 NS5.3.1NS5.1.2 NS5.2.2 MS5.1.1MS5.2.1 MS5.2.2 MS5.1.2

MS5.2.3 MS5.3.2

PAS5.1.2 PAS 5.2.3

PAS5.3.3



Week 4

TOTAL 100%



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Year 9 da Vinci 2011 Assessment OutlineMathematics

TASK

NO


OUTCOMES


Task 1 15% In class test NS 5.2.1 PAS5.2.1PAS5.3.1 PAS5.2.2PAS5.3.2

Test:

Basic Skills and Number Algebraic Expressions Equations Inequations and Formulae

Term 1

Week 6


NS 5.2.1 PAS5.2.1PAS5.3.1 PAS5.2.2

PAS5.3.2 SGS5.2.1

SGS5.2.2 SGS5.3.1

SGS5.3.2NS5.1.1 NS5.3.1NS5.1.2 NS5.2.2




Week 1

Task 4 20% In class test MS5.1.1 MS5.2.1 MS5.2.2MS5.1.2 MS5.2.3 MS5.3.2

PAS5.1.2 PAS5.2.3

PAS5.3.3

Core test:

Measurement Trigonometry Coordinate Geometry

Term 3

Week 7


NS 5.2.1 PAS5.2.1PAS5.3.1 PAS5.2.2

PAS5.3.2 SGS5.2.1SGS5.2.2 SGS5.3.1

SGS5.3.2 NS5.1.1

NS5.3.1 NS5.1.2 NS5.2.2MS5.1.1 MS5.2.1 MS5.2.2

MS5.1.2 MS5.2.3 MS5.3.2

PAS 5.1.2 PAS 5.2.3PAS5.3.3 PAS5.2.1

PAS5.3.1 PAS5.2.2

DS5.1.1 MS5.2.2 MS5.3.1



Week 4

TOTAL 100%



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Year 9 2011 Assessment OutlineScience

TASK NO WEIGHT COMPONENTS SYLLABUS

OUTCOMES


Task 1

Research

20% Knowledge andUnderstanding

Investigating andresearching

Communicating Interpreting data Problem solving

5.16, 5.17, 5.18,

5.19

Research Task: Students will use the Values

Exchange Website to generate data. Studentswill research current developments and make

a structured set of referenced notes to write a

report based on their analysis of this data.

Term 1

Week 9Wednesday

30th

March

Task 2

Half Yearly

Exam

20% Knowledge andUnderstanding


5.1 5.20 Half Yearly Examination: Modelled on the

School Certificate exam - multiple choice

questions, one word/number questions andshort and extended answer questions that

contain a mix of questions that address

Prescribed Focus Area, Knowledge and Skilloutcomes.

Term 2

Week4

Task 3 20% Knowledge andUnderstanding

Investigating andresearching


5.20, 5.21, 5.22 Research Project: Builds on the first

assessment task and the Stage 4 Student

Research Project - a combination of

individual and group work. The SkillsPortfolio developed throughout terms 1-3 is

part of this assessment. Includes formative

components 3 x 2.5% submitted as Skills

Portfolio completed throughout Terms 1-3

Term 3

In class

throughout

Week 6

Task 4Yearly

Examination

40%

Knowledge andUnderstanding


5.1

5.20 Yearly Examination: Modelled on theSchool Certificate exama component of

this exam is also a practical task.

Term 4Week 4

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 Assessment Outline 2011 - Core History


OUTCOMES


Task 1 30% Knowledge Research Literacy &

Communication Source Analysis

5.1 5.6 5.7 5.8

5.9 5.10

Personal Interest Project: A famous

Australian 19011945 - Hand in task with in-class component

Term 1

Week 5

Task 2 20% Knowledge Literacy &

Communication

Source Analysis5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4

5.5 5.6 5.7 5.85.9 5.10

Half Yearly Examination Term 2Week 4


Communication Source Analysis

5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4

5.9 5.10

1920s & 30s Table of Tasks: Hand in task Term 3Week 7


Communication

Source Analysis5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4

5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8

5.9 5.10

Yearly Examination Term 4Week 4

TOTAL 100%

Task 5 10%NB: This task

countstowards Yr 10

CoreAssessment

2012

Knowledge Literacy &

Communication

Source Analysis

5.1 5.2 5.4 5.7

5.9 5.10

Paragraph Responses: WW2 - In class task Term 4Week 7


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Year 9 2011 Assessment Outline - Geography

TASK NO WEIGHT TOPIC SYLLABUS

OUTCOMES


Task 1 20% 5A1-InvestigatingAustralias

Physical

Environments

5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 In-class test Term 1Week 7

Task 2 20% 5A1-Investigating

Australias

Physical

Environments

5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5,

5.6, 5.10

Half Yearly Examination: Based on Australia

and its physical environment and Natural

Hazards

Term 2

Week 4

Task 3 40% 5A2- Changing

Australian

Communities

5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,

5.10

Research Action Plan: Based on change in

local communityTerm 2

Week 9

Task 4 20% 5A2- Changing

Australian

Communities

5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7,

5.8, 5.10

Unit test: Includes skills components Term 3

Week 9

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011 Assessment Outline - PDHPE


OUTCOMES


Task 1 20% Dietaryanalysis

5.8, 5.12, 5.15,

5.16

Dietary analysis: Students analyse their diet

over a 5 day period and compare with the Daily

Recommended Intake.

Term 2

Week 2

Task 2 10% Fitness testingBEEP test

5.9, 5.10 Multistage fitness test: For cardiorespiratory

enduranceTerm 2

Week 2

Task 3 10% Practical skillstest

5.9, 5.10, 5.14 Practical skills test: Students are assessed in

their participation and skill level in a range of

sports covered in class

Term 2

Week 4

Task 4 10% Fitness testing- Aquathon

5.9, 5.10 Aquathon test: Comprises a run and swim

component

Term 3

Week 5

Task 5 10% Practical skillstest

5.9, 5.10, 5.14 Practical skills test: Students are assessed in

their participation and skill level in a range of

sports covered in class

Term 3

Week 5

Task 6 40% End of yearexamination

5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6,5.7, 5.8, 5.11,

5.12, 5.13, 5.14,

5.16

Yearly Examination: Students are assessed ontheir knowledge gained throughout the year in

theory classes in an end of year examination.

Covers topics 1-3

Term 4

Weeks 2/3

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011 Assessment Outline - Languages


OUTCOMES


Task 1 20% Listening and Responding Speaking

5.UL.1

5.UL.3

Listening comprehension10%

Speaking 10%Term 1

Week 8w/c 21

stMarch

Task 2 20% Writing Moving Between Cultures 5.UL.45.MBC.1

5.MBC.2

Writing skills 10% Research and presentation

10%

Term 2

Week 3

w/c 9th

May

Task 3 10% Reading and Responding 5.UL.2 Reading 10% Term 2Week 7

w/c 6th

June

Task 4 25% Listening and Responding Speaking 5.UL.15.UL.3 Listening 15% Speaking 10% Term 3Week 7

w/c 29th August

Task 5 25% Reading and Responding Writing 5.UL.25.UL.4

5.MLC.1

5.MLC.2

Yearly Examination:

Reading skills 15% Writing skills 10%

Term 4 Yearly

Examinations

Week 4

w/c 31st

October

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011 Assessment OutlineMusic


OUTCOMES

DESCRIPTION OF TASK DUE DATE

Task 1 20% Performance P5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Performance: Students will perform

one piece indicative of the activities

and topic studied. It must be an

ensemble performance.

Term 2

Week 4

(Exam Block)

Task 2 10% Listening L5.7, 5.8, 5.9,

5.10

Topic test: Students will respond to

questions related to the topics

studied. The test will include a

concept based listening question.

Term 2

Week 4

(Exam Block)

Task 3 25% Composition C5.4, 5.5, 5.6 Composition: Submitted by students Term 3Week 9

14th SeptemberTask 4 45%

(Performan

ce 25%,

Listening

20%)

Yearly Examinations L5.7, 5.8, 5.9,

5.10

P5.1, 5.2, 5.3

Yearly Examination:

Perform two pieces indicativeof the topics studies

Written responses to auraland composition components

in topics studied

Term 4

Performance: Week 2

17th

October

Written:

Week 4 (Exam Block)

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011 Assessment Outline - PASS


OUTCOMES


Task 1 20% Structure andFunction of

the Body

1.1, 4.4 Laboratory Report: Analysing the effects of

exercise on the bodys responses

Term 2

Week 2

Task 2 20% Sports Skills 4.3 Practical sporting skills tests: Based on twounits

Terms 1-2

Task 3 30% Coaching 3.1, 4.2, 4.4 Coaching Tasks: Students, in pairs, teach theclass a 30 minute lesson on a chosen sport.

Terms 2-3

Task 4 30% All topics Yearly Examination Term 4Week 4

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011 Assessment Outline - Agriculture


OUTCOMES


Task 1 25% Portfolio and

PracticalAssessment

5.1.1 5.1.2

5.2.1,5.3.1.5.4.2, 5.3.2

5.4.3, 5.4.1,

5.6.1, 5.6.2, 5.5.1

Portfolio and Practical Assessment: Australian

Agriculture includes in class work and a FarmDiary which records practical work.

Term 1

Week 8

Task 2 25% Half Yearly

Examination

5.1.1 5.1.2

5.2.1,5.3.1.5.4.2, 5.3.2

5.4.3, 5.4.1,5.6.1, 5.6.2, 5.5.1

Half Yearly Examination: Written, closed book

exam - 45 minutes + 5 minutes reading time. All

work covered in Semester 1 Units of Study,

including both practical and theory content.

Term 2

Week 3

Task 3 20% Poultry

Presentation

5.1.1 5.1.25.2.1,5.3.1.

5.4.2, 5.3.2

5.4.3, 5.4.1,5.6.1, 5.6.2, 5.5.1

Poultry Presentation: Students are to present a 3

minute presentation to the class on any chosen

aspect of Poultry Production. Students will berequired to provide a visual aide to accompany their

presentation. Boys will be assessed on both content,use of visual aide and presentation of material.

Term 3

Week 9

Task 4 30% Yearly

Examination

5.1.1 5.1.25.2.1,5.3.1.

5.4.2, 5.3.25.4.3, 5.4.1,

5.6.1, 5.6.2, 5.5.1

Yearly Examination: Written, closed book exam

- 1 hour + 5 minutes reading time. All work covered

in Semester 2 Units of Study, including both

practical and theory content. Answers will include

diagrams and graphs where appropriate to support

short written responses.

Term 4

Week 4

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011Assessment Outline - Elective History


OUTCOMES



Communication

Source Analysis

E5.1 E5.4 E5.6

E5.7 E5.8 E5.9E5.10

Research Essay: Agricultural and

Industrial Revolution - Hand in task

Term 1

Week 9


Communication

Source Analysis

E5.1 E5.2 E5.3

E5.4 E5.5 E5.6

E5.9 E5.10

French Revolution Workbook: Hand in

task with in-class component

Term 2

Week 7

Task 3 30% Knowledge Research Literacy &Communication Source Analysis

E5.1 E5.2 E5.3

E5.4 E5.5 E5.6

E5.7 E5.8 E5.9E5.10

Personal Interest Project: World History

to 1900 - Hand in task with in-class

component

Term 3

Week 9


Communication

Source Analysis

E5.1 E5.2 E5.3

E5.4 E5.5 E5.6E5.7 E5.8 E5.9

E5.10

Yearly Examination Term 4

Week 4

TOTAL 100%

Task 5 10%NB: This task

counts towards

Year 10 Elective

Assessment

2012

Knowledge Research Literacy &

Communication

Source Analysis

E5.1 E5.3 E5.4

E5.6 E5.7 E5.9

E5.10

Paragraph Responses: Russian

Revolution - In-class taskTerm 4

Week 8


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Year 9 2011 Assessment OutlineDesign and Technology

TASK

NO


OUTCOMES


Task 1 10% Design Project 1 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.4.1

5.5.1, 5.6.1, 5.6.2,

5.6.3

Design Project and Portfolio:

Name PlateTerm 1

Week 6

Task 2 20% Design Project 2 5.2.1, 5.3.1, 5.3.2,

5.4.1, 5.5.1Design Project and Portfolio:

Photon FactorTerm 2

Week 4


5.2.2, 5.3.1, 5.4.1

5.5.1, 5.6.1, 5.6.2,

5.6.3

Design Project and Portfolio:

CandelabraTerm 3

Week 2

Task 4 20% Yearly Examination 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.4.1,

4.6.2

Yearly Examination: Designing

and Producing, Innovation and

Emerging Technologies

Term 4

Week 4


5.4.1, 5.5.1Design Project and Portfolio:

Wind RackTerm 4

Week 2

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011 Assessment OutlineGraphics Technology

TASK

NO


OUTCOMES


Task 1 15% Intro UnitDrawingFundamentals

5.3.1, 5.4.1, 5.5.1,5.5.2.

Project and Portfolio: Intro Basics, CAD andHand Drafting techniques

Term 1Week 7

Task 2 25% Engineered Products 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.3.1,

5.4.1, 5.5.1, 5.5.2,

Project and Portfolio: Engineering

components, Isometric, Rendering andOrthogonal Drawing

Term 2

Week 7

Task 3 30% Image is Everything 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.1,

5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.4.1,

5.6.1.

Presentation: Image use in society

presentation of Logo and MP3 Docking station

Design - Knox Values Exchange survey

Term 3

Week 7

Task 4 10% Keeping it in

Perspective

5.1.1, 5.3.1, 5.5.2. Perspective drawing and Interior room design

using Revit 11Term 4

Week 2


5.2.2, 5.3.1, 5.6.1,

5.6.2

Yearly Examination: Graphics principles and

fundamentalsTerm 4

Week 4

TOTAL


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Year 9 2011 Assessment OutlineInformation and Software Technology

TASK

NO


OUTCOMES


Task 1 15% Database Design 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3,5.3.2, 5.4.1, 5.5.1

Project Term 2Week 2

Task 2 25% Digital Media 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.1,

5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.3.1,5.3.2, 5.5.1

Project Term 3

Week 2

Task 3 35% Yearly Exam 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.1,

5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.3.2,

5.5.1, 5.5.2

Examination Term 3

Week10

Task 4 25% Authoring and

Multimedia

5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2,

5.2.3, 5.3.2, 5.5.2Project Term 4

Week 4

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011 Assessment OutlineIndustrial Technology (Timber)

TASK

NO


OUTCOMES


Task 1 20% Cutting Board 5.1.2, 5.2.2, 5.4.2 Project and Portfolio: Intro Basics, CuttingBoard Project plus portfolio

Term 1Week 6

Task 2 30% Step Ladder 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.2.2,

5.3.1, 5.4.2, 5.5.1,5.6.1, 5.7.1.

Project and Portfolio: Step Ladder Term 2Week 9

Task 3 30% Dovetail Box 5.1.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.2,

5.4.2, 5.7.1

Project and Portfolio: Dovetail Box Term 4Week 3


5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.6.1,

5.7.1, 5.7.2.

Yearly Examination: Timber Fundamentals

and processesTerm 4

Week 4

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011 Assessment Outline - Visual Arts


OUTCOMES


Task 1 20% Art Making 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,

5.5, 5.6

Art Making & VAPD Term 1

Week 9

Task 2 20% Art Criticism &

Art History

5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10 Research Task Term 2Week 2

Wednesday

4th

May

Task 3 20% Art Making 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,

5.5, 5.6


Week 9

Task 4 20% Art Making 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4,

5.5, 5.6


Week 1

Task 5 20% Art Criticism &

Art History

5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10 Yearly Examination Term 4Week 4

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011 Assessment OutlineCommerce


OUTCOMES


Task 1 10 Inquiry based

research activity

5.1,5.2,5.4,5.7 Research Task: Consumer Choice:Investigation into the production and consumption

processes for a product of choice

Term 1

Week 5

Task 2 10 In-class test 5.1,5.2,5.4,5.8 In-class test: Personal Finance: Multiple

Choice & Short ResponseTerm 1

Week 9

Task 3

(A,B,C,D)

25 Inquiry basedresearch

activity

Presentations Simulation

activities

5.1,5.2,5.4,5.5,

5.6,5.7,5.8, 5.9Market Day: Running a Business/Promoting

& Selling:Business Plan, Market Day selling,

Reflection, Multimedia presentation

Term 2

3AWeek 5

3BWeek 7 &

8

3CWeek 9

3DWeek 10

Task 4 15

Inquiry basedresearch

activity

Essay writingskills

5.1,5.5,5.7,5.8 Research and In-Class Essay: Investing:Produce investment advice for hypothetical clients Term 3Week 6

Task 5 15 Project based ICT skills 5.1,5.6,5.8,5.9 Web page: E-Commerce: Development of aWiki/webpage for hypothetical business Term 4Week 1

Task 6 25 Yearly

Examination

5.1,5.2,5.4,5.8 Yearly Examination: All Topics (1 hour:Multiple Choice, Short-Response, Essay

Term 4

Week 4

TOTAL 100


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Year 9 2011 Assessment OutlineDrama

TASK

NO


OUTCOMES


Task 1 25% Elements of Drama

& Improvisation

5.1.1, 5.2.1,

5.1.2, 5.3.3

Task 1A: Improvisationprocess mark (5%)

Task 1B: research and self-evaluation (5%)

Task 1C: Improvisation (10%)Task 1D: research, peer and self-evaluation (5%)

Term 11A: Week 1-3

1B: Week 423

rdFebruary

1C: Week 8

28th

March

1D: Week 9

30th

March

Task 2 10% Responding to

Drama:

Theatre Criticism

5.3.1, 5.3.2,

5.3.3

Task 2 Written: 500 word review of live theatre

(10%)

Term 2Week 9

21st

June

Task 3 20% Devising &

Performance Style:Greek Theatre

5.1.1,

5.1.3,5.2.1,5.2.3,5.3.1,

5.3.3

Task 3A Performance: 5 minute group

performance (15%)Task 3B Written: research, self and peer

evaluation (5%)

Term 23A: Week 8

17th June

3B: Week 9

21st

June

Task 4 15% Devising &

Performance Style:

Commedia del-arte

5.1.1, 5.1.2,

5.1.4, 5.2.1,

5.2.3, 5.3.3

Task 4A -Perform: 5 minute group performance

(15%)

Task 4B - Written: research, self and peer

evaluation (5%)

Term 3Week 7

31st

August

Week 8

5th

September

Task 5 20% Responding to

drama

5.3.1, 5.3.2,5.3.3

Task 5 Written Examination: Commedia del-arte (10%) & extended responses (10%)

Term 4Week 4

Task 6 10% Dramatic Form:Performance Script

5.1.1, 5.1.3,5.1.4, 5.2.1,

5.2.2, 5.2.3,

5.3.1, 5.3.3

Task 6A - Perform: rehearse and perform ascripted piece to a live audience (5%)

Task 6B - Written: research, self and peer

evaluate (5%)

Term 4Week 8

28th

November

TOTAL 100%


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Year 9 2011 Assessment Outline - Christian Studies

TASK NO WEIGHT COMPONENTS TYPE DESCRIPTION OF TASK DUE

Task 1 50% Knowledge andUnderstanding

Investigation andresearch skills

Communication& presentationskills

Research and

Creative Task

Research and Creative Task:

Research a significant person orFestival within a Religious

Tradition - 20% Create a film about the chosen

topic - 30%

Term 2

Week 7

Documents

Year 9 2011 Assessment Schedule FINAL