YEAR 11 & 12 Information Evening for Students and Parents of class of 2017 and 2018
WELCOME PARENTS & STUDENTS Mr Chris Noonan
Principal
Senior Information Evening
Please turn off your mobile phones
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
Senior Information Evening
Prayer of St Francis of Assisi
O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be
consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life.
Senior Information Evening
Prayer of St Francis of Assisi
A word from the Principal
Senior Information Evening
Agenda
1.Vision for Learning
• Mr Chris Noonan - Principal
2.Senior Education Profile
• Mr Peter Shaw
3. Student Connect & LUI’s
• Mr Peter Shaw
4.Pathways
• Mr Peter Shaw
5. TERTIARY ENTRANCE
• Mr Jason Hamilton
6. QCS
• Mr Peter Shaw
7.Other Tertiary Pathways
• Mr Jason Hamilton
8.Vocational Education &
Training & Careers
• Mr Jason Hamilton
9.Assessment Policy &
Procedures
• Mr Peter Shaw
Senior Information Evening
SENIOR EDUCATION PROFILE Mr Peter Shaw
Assistant Principal Senior Secondary
Senior Education Profile
Queensland Certificate of Education
Senior Statement OR Statement of Results
everyone receives
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
for eligible students
Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA)
for eligible students
Tertiary Entrance Statement
for eligible students
Certificates or Statements issued to Year 12 Students upon completion of Year 12. Included in this profile could be:
Senior Education Profile
Queensland Certificate of Education
Literacy
Numeracy
20 Units of Study
Queensland Certificate
of Education
Senior Education Profile
Planning your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Pathway
Senior school subjects
University subjects done
while at school
Recognised workplace learning
Recognised certificates and
awards
Apprenticeships and
traineeships
Vocational education and training (VET)
Senior Education Profile
The Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) lets you choose your own pathway to suit your further education, training or employment goals. Choose from a wide range of learning options, including:
Planning your QCE Pathway
Example 1
• English
• Mathematics B
• Modern History
• Biology
• Economics
• Accounting
Example 2
• English Communication
• Mathematics A
• Hospitality
• School based apprenticeship:
• On the job training
• Partial Certificate III in Hospitality
• Structured workplace learning
Example 3
• English
• Mathematics A
• Technology Studies
• Certificate II in IT
• Certificate I in Work Readiness
Senior Education Profile
There are hundreds of possible course combinations that may lead to a QCE:
What pathway will you take to your QCE? Check out the Planning Your QCE fact sheet at www.qsa.qld.edu.au
Planning your QCE Pathway
Senior Education Profile
Subject Level of Achievement QCE Points
English Sound 4 points
Mathematics A High 4 points
Certificate II Business Completed 4 points
Drama Very High 4 points
Religion & Ethics Sound 4 points
Marine & Aquatic Practices Low 0 points
Film & Television Very High 4 points
Example:
✔ Literacy ✔ Numeracy ✔ 20 points
STUDENT CONNECT & LEARNING UNIQUE IDENTIFIER (LUI)
Mr Peter Shaw
Assistant Principal Senior Secondary
Student Connect & Learning Unique Identifier (LUI)
Log in to Learning Account
Student Connect & Learning Unique Identifier (LUI)
Provisional Statements
• Issued in July and November of Year 12
• Allow students to check the
accuracy of enrolments, the achievements for completed courses and personal information such as address and the spelling of names.
• Check carefully • Students must contact the College
regarding any incorrect or missing enrolments and results
Student Connect & Learning Unique Identifier (LUI)
PATHWAYS Mr Peter Shaw
Assistant Principal Senior Secondary
Pathways
Eligibility for OPs
• 20 Semester Units of Authority Subjects
• Sit Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test
OP Eligible
• Fewer than 20 Semester Units of Authority Subjects
• Sitting Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test is optional
OP Ineligible
Pathways
Pathways
Senior Information Evening Pathways
ACADEMIC
VHA, HA Nothing less
than a SA
OP 1-15
QCS: A, B Nothing less
than a C
Pathways
Senior Information Evening Pathways
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING
(VET)
Completion of Qualifications
e.g. Diploma Cert III/IV Cert I/II
Literacy Qualification
English, English Communication
At least SA
Numeracy Qualification
Maths A Prevocational Maths
At least SA QCE
Achieved
No OP
Pathways
Senior Information Evening Pathways
INTEGRATED PATHWAY
Completion of Qualifications
e.g. Diploma Cert III/IV Cert I/II
Literacy Qualification
English At least SA
Numeracy Qualification
Maths A At least SA
QCE Achieved
OP 1-15 OR
No OP
Pathways
OP Eligible OR
OP Ineligible (Ranking)
Vocational Education &
Training
School Based Apprenticeships &
Traineeships
Certificate Courses
Tertiary Studies
Pathways
Pathways
• Agricultural Science
• Business Management
• Economics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Dance
• Drama
• English
• English Extension
• French
• Film, Television & New Media
• Geography
• Graphics
• Hospitality Studies
• Information Processing &Technology
• Information Technology Systems
• Japanese
• Legal Studies
• Mathematics A
• Mathematics B
• Mathematics C
• Modern History
• Marine Studies
• Music
• Physical Education
• Philosophy and Reason
• Physics Study of Religion
• Technology Studies
• Visual Art
OP Eligible must study at least 20 Semesters of Authority Subjects
OP Ineligible must study NO MORE than 19 Semesters of Authority Subjects
Authority Subjects
• Arts in Practice • English
Communication • Marine &
Aquatic Practices
• Prevocational Mathematics
• Religion & Ethics
• Certificate I in Construction • Certificate I in Financial Services • Certificate II in Business • Certificate II in Engineering • Certificate II in Electro Technology • Certificate II Sport & Recreation/Certificate III
Fitness • Certificate III in Early Childhood • Certificate III in Hospitality • Certificate III in Dance • Diploma in Business
External Certificate Courses e.g. Cert II in Retail Operations
Authority Registered Subjects School Based Certificate Courses
Pathways
OP Ineligible – may choose up to 24 Semesters of Authority Registered or Certificate Course
OP Eligible – may choose only 4 Semesters of these subjects
What are OPs?
An OP or Overall Position is a student's statewide rank based on overall achievement
It indicates how well the student has done in comparison to all other OP-eligible students in Queensland.
It gives a students rank order based on overall achievement in Authority subjects for the purposes of tertiary entrance only.
Pathways
Calculating OPs
Scaling uses QCS test means (averages) and mean differences (measures of spread) - A student's individual QCS Test result is not used in the calculation of their OP.
A student's grade on the QCS Test will increase or decrease the mean for the groups they are part of. They must do their best to maximize the increase or minimize the decrease to the mean caused by their result.
The best 5 re-scaled SAIs are added and averaged to calculate a student’s Overall Achievement Indicator – OAI.
The best re-scaled OAIs get OP1. The next best get OP2 and so on based on the spread of Ops shown earlier. There are 25 OP bands.
Subject Achievement Indicators (SAIs)
• SAIs are calculated by school for large groups (14 or more) and submitted to QCAA
• Small and intermediate groups the Level of Achievement (LOA) and rung number (1 – 10) are submitted for the calculation process
• Shows one student’s achievement in relation to the achievement of other students in that subject in that school. (400 – 200)
Pathways
Pathways
OP Comparison
Student A
Pathways
Same School, different subjects, different LOAs, Same OP
OP Comparison
Student B
Pathways
Same School, different subjects, different LOAs, Same OP
OP Comparison
Student C
Pathways
Z scores the key to calculation
How do students find out their SAIs?
Each OP-eligible student is awarded an SAI for each subject studied.
Posted up by Wednesday after final day for Year 12
students
Students and their parents are encouraged
to check SAI’s and discuss any queries they may
have with their teachers and their school administration
Pathways
More information will be provided in Term 4 with the
Provisional Statement - don’t ignore must check
Field Positions (FPs)
Field Positions (FPs) are additional rank orders that supplement an Overall Position (OP)
The term "field" refers to areas of emphasis in the senior curriculum
FPs are used by tertiary institutions to provide greater differentiation between students in an OP band, for example, when the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places for a course
Pathways
Field Positions (FPs)
Pathways
Field A extended written expression involving complex analysis and synthesis of
ideas
Field B short written communication involving reading, comprehension and
expression in English or a foreign language
Field C basic numeracy involving simple calculations and graphical and tabular
interpretation
Field D solving complex problems involving mathematical symbols and abstractions
Field E substantial practical performance involving physical or creative arts or
expressive skills.
A student may receive up to 5 FPs, depending on subject choices. FPs are reported in 10 bands, from 1 (the highest) to 10 (the lowest) in the following fields:
TERTIARY ENTRANCE
Mr Jason Hamilton
Head of Careers & Vocational Education
QTAC Selection Rank
Complete Year 12
Either OP or OP Ineligible
Minimum entry requirements
• Subject Prerequisite
• Portfolio
• Audition
Tertiary Entrance Application and Admissions Process
OP INELIGIBLE STUDENTS COULD SIT THE QCS TEST TO IMPROVE RANK RESULT
How are you considered for tertiary entry?
QTAC Selection Rank
Tertiary Entrance Application and Admissions Process
OP ELIGIBLE
• Selected based on Overall Position (OP)
OP INELIGIBLE
• Selected based on Ranks from other qualifications
QTAC Selection Rank
Tertiary Entrance Application and Admissions Process
Rank
Queensland Tertiary
Admissions Centre (QTAC
Selection) Rank
Australian Tertiary
Admissions Rank
http://www.qtac.edu.au
OP and QTAC Selection Ranking
Tertiary Entrance Application and Admissions Process
OP QTAC Selection Ranking OP QTAC Selection Ranking
1 99 13 71
2 97 14 69
3 95 15 67
4 93 16 65
5 91 17 63
6 89 18 61
7 87 19 60
8 84 20 59
9 81 21 58
10 79 22 57
11 76 23 56
12 74 24 55
25 54
Data current at Feb 2017
QTAC Selection Rank
Tertiary Entrance Application and Admissions Process
Qualification Ranking Overall Position
(OP)
Certificate III 68 14/15
Certificate IV 77 10/11
Diploma of Business 81 9/10
Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) 7 or 8
84 8
School Based Apprenticeship/ Traineeship (SAT) with Cert III only
68 14/15
Data current at June 2015
QTAC Selection Rank
Tertiary Entrance Application and Admissions Process
• No statement mailed home
OP Ineligible (Ranking)
• QTAC selection ranks for Year 12 Applicants will be available via QTAC online
service
OP Eligible
QUEENSLAND CORE SKILLS (QCS) TEST Mr Peter Shaw
Assistant Principal Senior Secondary
Queensland Core Skills (QCS)
The Queensland Core Skills Test (QCS) is:
• Developed by the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment
Authority(QCAA)
• Administered by schools
• A statewide scaling test for Queensland Year 12 students
• An achievement test, not an intelligence or aptitude test
• Used in the calculation of OPs and QTAC Selection Ranks
Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test
Queensland Core Skills Test (QCS)
OP STUDENTS
Group results used in OP calculation
A student's individual result on the QCS Test (from A to E) is reported on the student's Senior Statement or Statement of Results.
OP INELIGIBLE STUDENTS
Individual results are used in the Selection Rank calculation
A student's individual result on the QCS Test (from A to E) is reported on the student's Senior Statement or Statement of Results.
Can only improve students Selection Rank
Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test
QCS – Test Format
One Grade
2x Multiple Choice
Short Response
Paper
Writing Task
Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test
The results achieved for each of the four test papers are combined into one grade, ranging from A (highest) to E (lowest)
QCS – Test Format
Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test
Prose Passages
Poetry
Graphs
Tables
Maps
Mathematical Data
Scientific Data
Cartoons
Artistic Works
Those sitting the test are asked to respond to a variety of stimulus materials
QCS – Test Eligibility
OP ELIGIBLE
Must sit test
Included in group results
Results used in calculating individual result
OP INELIGIBLE
May choose to sit test
Not included in groups results
Results may improve individual result - cannot lower
Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test
QCS Test Dates 2017
Tuesday 29 August
Morning: Writing Task (2 hours)
Afternoon: Multiple Choice I (1 hour 30 minutes)
Wednesday 30 August
Morning: Short Response (2 hours)
Afternoon: Multiple Choice II (1 hour 30 minutes)
Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test
Special Provisions for QCS
Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test
• The Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority recognises that some students may not be able to sit or can sit only if special arrangements are made for them.
Varying the conditions for sitting the test
• The Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority recognises that some students may be absent from all or part of the test because of illness or unexpected exceptional circumstances.
Exemption for unexpected absence on the days of the test
Examples of Special Provision Include:
Note: Only the QCAA can grant special provision. For detailed information about special provision refer to the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test: Special provisions handbook on the QCAA’s website <https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au> select Assessment > Queensland Core Skills Test > Special provisions
Learning Enhancement Program 2017
Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test
Term 2
• Exam Block Practices
Term 3
• Full Day Rehearsals
• Writing Task • Short Response • Multiple
Choice • Literacy • Numeracy • Visual Literacy
Term 1-3
OTHER TERTIARY PATHWAYS Mr Jason Hamilton
Head of Careers & Vocational Education
Tertiary Prerequisites
A QTAC Summary of Selection Criteria for entry to Universities, TAFE QLD, and Colleges
•Year 11 students . . . Tertiary Prerequisites 2019
•Year 12 students . . . Tertiary Prerequisites 2018
In institutional order
Tertiary Entrance Systems
Tertiary Prerequisites
Year 11 Students Year 12 Students
Tertiary Entrance Systems
Tertiary Entrance
• QTAC books – June 2017 - in discipline/faculty order with last year’s (2016) OP/Ranking Cut-offs
• KEY DATES: Applications for 2018 will OPEN August 2017
• September 29: due date for on-time applications
Tertiary Entrance Systems
Undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences Admission Test (UMAT)
Tertiary Entrance Systems
2018 Registrations
now open
Registrations close June 8
Test Date Wednesday 26
July
Results released Late
September
Test developed and used specifically to assist with the selection of students into medicine & health science degree programs at undergraduate level Used By:
Bond – Medicine Griffith – DID NOT USE UMAT UQ - Medicine & Dental Science
The UMAT 2017 Information Booklet available NOW online at http://umat.acer.edu.au or visit Careers Centre via Quicklink at www.marymount.qld.ed.au
Tertiary Entrance Additional Requirements
Performing & Creative Arts
• Music, Drama, Dance, Art
• Check QTAC Guide or Institution website for additional entry requirements such as portfolio or audition
• Various dates for applications
Tertiary Entrance Systems
Tertiary Entrance- Alternative Entry
GCIT – Direct Entry to Diploma courses at Gold Coast Institute of TAFE, with university articulation
STAR – Southern Cross – Early entry
GUARANTEED ENTRY – Griffith partnership schools
GUESTS – Griffith University
SFS – Bond Student for a Semester
Tertiary Entrance Systems
Check Careers section of Marymount Newsletter for details and application dates or visit institution websites
University Subjects for Seniors
GUESTS Program – Griffith University
• Year 12 students who wish to undertake a single course subject at Griffith University in semester one or two, of the year prior to commencing at Griffith.
Student for a Semester (SFS) – Bond University
• Year 11 and 12 students who are in top 30% of year level, study one subject and gain credit towards future university studies.
Tertiary Entrance Systems
Scholarships
• See individual institutions e.g Griffith, Bond, Southern Cross, Australian Catholic University
• Read Careers Page of Marymount Newsletter for details
Institution Scholarships
• Visit QTAC site for details
Access & Equity Schemes
• Student must apply through QTAC
Special Consideration
Tertiary Entrance Systems
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING (VET), & CAREERS Mr Jason Hamilton
Head of Careers & Vocational Education
Careers Office
Vocational Education & Training (VET), and Careers
Jason Hamilton Head of Careers & Vocational Education Leesa Lutze Career Development Officer TBA Career Development Officer
Careers Centre is located in the Parents & Friends Courtyard
Open 8:00am-4:00pm daily Contact us on phone number 55 861 073
Careers Centre
• School based Traineeship guidance and placement
• Providing a wide range of current University/College/ TAFE resources
• Administering work experience and the Year 10 Work Experience program (block week)
• Providing Job Seeking assistance (Resume writing, letters of application, portfolio preparation)
• Assist with VET Program student enquiries
• Advertising positions vacant, events, and varied opportunities throughout the year
• Co-ordinating the annual Careers Expo (prospective contributors are invited to contact us)
• Administering Early/ Direct Entry program applications
• Providing Career/ Subject Selection advice
Vocational Education & Training (VET), and Careers
Work Experience
One week for Year 10 students only, in the second last week of Term 2
Letters regarding this will be posted home this week
Can be arranged by request outside of this week, e.g. in the lead-up to School Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship (SAT) for students in Years 10 - 12
Students completing Certificate Courses will be required to attend Vocational Placement throughout Years 11 and 12
Vocational Education & Training (VET), and Careers
VISIT THE COLLEGE WEB SITE CAREERS CENTRE TO FIND INFO ON:
• GUIDES FOR YOUNG WORKERS
• CAREER DEVELOPMENT
• ANNUAL MARYMOUNT CAREERS EXPO
• INTERVIEW PREPARATION/TIPS
• STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
• TRAINEESHIPS
• YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE
• …
Vocational Education & Training (VET), and Careers
At the Close Of Business TODAY:
Vocational Education & Training (VET), and Careers
• SATs 37 • Internal VET Courses 207 • External VET Courses 8
Vocational Education & Training (VET), and Careers
CAREERS EXPO 2017 6:00pm Tuesday 1 August
Doyle Centre
ASSESSMENT POLICY & PROCEDURES Mr Peter Shaw
Assistant Principal Senior Secondary
Senior Assessment Policy
Fairness and Equity
A full copy of Senior Assessment Policy is available on the College Website and from Student Administration Office (SAO)
Students must sit exams at the same time – if unable to do so must provide medical certificate
Assignments must be submitted on due date – A draft will be marked if students do not submit Students may submit a copy to the class teacher, at SAO or via the College website. In EACH case a receipt MUST be received by the student for authenticity.
If illness/injury/ family reasons occur students must contact the College, a medical certificate must be obtained, procedures for submission must be discussed with Assistant Principal – Senior Curriculum
Non or late submissions may affect a students OP or tertiary entrance eligibility
Extensions must be completed via the appropriate forms and in consultation with Academic Coordinator or Assistant Principal – Senior Curriculum
Assessment: Policy & Procedures
Exams
Important Notes
Year 11 & 12 students will have an exam block at the end of each term
Exams may occur anytime during the semester – not only in exam block
During exam block students are privileged to attend school only when an exam or session for their subjects is scheduled. This can be revoked if there are outstanding assessment items or other concerns are raised.
Exam blocks may be shorter than the time indicated
Exam timetable issued one week before exam block
Assessment: Policy & Procedures
Advice
Stay informed and seek advice
• Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) website
• Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) web and guide book
• Marymount College Newsletter and Website
Be aware of important dates throughout the
year
• Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
• Exam Blocks
• Scholarship Application Dates
• Queensland Core Skills (QCS) Test
Partnerships
• Any concerns or issues contact College to discuss
Assessment: Policy & Procedures Senior Information Evening
Reference
Assessment: Policy & Procedures Senior Information Evening
Tonight's presentation will be available on the Marymount College website www.marymount.qld.edu.au