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LEADING STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFUL FUTURES SENIOR STUDIES AT MERICI
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LEADING STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFUL FUTURES SENIOR STUDIES AT MERICI
UNDERSTANDING THE ACT SENIOR EDUCATION SYSTEM
PHIL COE
REST OF THE WORLD
Governing Body
Schools Students
A B C D E
ATAR
ACT
BSSS
Schools Students
Schools
ATAR
BSSS
A B C D EACT Senior Secondary Certificate
& ACT Senior Record of Achievement
GRADE MODERATION
A B C D E
Moderation Day
ACT PACKAGES
Tertiary Package
Accredited Package
ACT Senior Secondary Certificate ACT Senior Secondary Certificate
ATAR
Vocational Certificates Vocational Certificates
ASBA
ACT Senior Record of Achievement ACT Senior Record of Achievement
ACT SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE & RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT
UnitGrade17 x20 x T/A
COURSE TYPES
Major
Semester 1 Yr 11
Semester 2 Yr 11
Semester 1 Yr 12
Semester 2 Yr 12
Minor
Semester 1 Yr 11
Semester 2 Yr 11
Minor
Semester 1 Yr 12
Semester 2 Yr 12
Double Major
Sem1 11
Sem2 11
Sem1 12
Sem2 12
Sem1 11
Sem2 11
Sem1 12
Sem2 12
ACT SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE
ACT SENIOR RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT
CALCULATION OF AN ATAR
RANKING & AST
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74
70
62
58
54
54
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ACT SKILLS TEST
3 Tests
Multiple Choice
Short Response
Essay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43tdR3dlR4s
HIGHER ORDER THINKING
AST
62
68
58
76
70
COURSE SCORE
SCALING
Semester 1 Yr 11 Semester 2 Yr 11 Semester 1 Yr 12 Semester 2 Yr 12
AST Certification
62
68
58
76
70
82
74
70
62
58
54
54
42
96
COURSE CALCULATION
Major
Semester 1 Yr 11
Semester 2 Yr 11
Semester 1 Yr 12
Semester 2 Yr 12
Major
Semester 1 Yr 11
Semester 2 Yr 11
Semester 1 Yr 12
Semester 2 Yr 12
3.5 Units4.0 Units
80% RULE
4.0 UnitsX
80%=3.2 Units
3.5 UnitsX
80%=2.8 Units
Major
COURSE
Sem 1, Yr11 Sem 2, Yr11 Sem 1, Yr12 Sem 2, Yr12
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
2.8 Units
74 76 65 80 = 295 / 4= 73.75
= 76.86
SUBJECT RANKING150 22080
CHANGING COHORT
150 160
FINAL ATAR
143 156 155 120
132 150
151
100% 100% 100% 60% 360%
300
360
5
6=
151 156 155 90+ + + = 542
LOOKUP TABLEATAR Av Aggregate Score Av Course Score
99 699 194.2
95 646 179.4
90 612 170.0
85 580 161.1
80 557 154.7
75 534 148.3
70 514 142.8
65 493 136.9
60 468 130.0
55 439 121.9
50 403 111.9
ESTIMATES
End of Semester 1: 10 point range
End of Semester 2: 5 point range
End of Semester 3: 5 point range
MERICI LEADING STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFUL FUTURES
DR ANN CLEARY
Sector 2016
Percentage of cohort completing
Senior Secondary Certificate
ACT Government 87.0 %
ACT Non-government 98.3 %
Merici College 100.0 %
Sector2016
Percentage of students completing Tertiary
ACT Public 47.4 %
ACT Non-government 77.1 %
Merici College 5 year average
71.0 %76.0 %
ATAR- at or above
Merici Students receiving ATARs (2011-2016)
Average Range
95 5 % 1 % - 9 %
90 12 % 7 % - 18 %
80 32 % 23 % - 46 %
70 56 % 39 % - 69 %
60 81 % 70 % - 91 %
BSSS RELEASE OF DATA: 2016http://www.bsss.act.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/315020/ACS_16‐OBSSS_Reports‐Cohort_Stats_Senior_Secondary_VET_and_TES.pdf
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A. Median74
B. Median74
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A. Median70
Median85.5
B. Median74
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A. Median70
B. Median77.5
Median85.5
Note: Simply moving schools does not improve a student’s results
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A. Median70
B. Median77.5
Median85.5
Note: Excluding students with lower ATARs does not improve the ATAR of individual students.
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1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017
Merici ‐ Median ATAR
WHAT DO WE DO TO PREPARE OUR STUDENTS? FOR SENIOR COLLEGE; FOR THE AST
• Understanding expectations of school and assessment• Unit outlines, to seek assistance
• Critical reading and responding to assessment• Assessment from Year 7; particularly Year 10
• Knowledge of each cohort and use of data
• Student Success Program (Academic Welfare Tracking)
• AST preparation program• 2017 flex program – extended to Year 10 &11
RELIGIOUS STUDIESCatholic Systemic School providing a Catholic Education
• Requirement to complete a course in RE (Major or minor)
• 35.9% of students in the ACT completed a course in RE
• 22.7% of students in the ACT had RE count in the calculation of the ATAR
• 47.8% of students at Merici had RE count in in the calculation of the ATAR
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
• AST preparation• Essay skills•Writing persuasive essays with substantiation of
statements
• Essay topics• Social Justice awareness
1992 Press1993 Sport1994 Pets1995 Capital punishment1996 Modern technology1997 Body image1998 Television violence1999 Science, Progress & Happiness2000 The treatment of animals2001 Civil disobedience2002 Ecotourism2003 The Future2004 Heroes2005 Censorship2007 Governments Controls2009 Media & the Press2010 Education & Training2011 Alternative Medicine2012 Internet/Privacy2013 Science of Happiness2014 Social Media2015 Generation Gap
MERICI’S COMMITMENT• to provide all students with an opportunity to succeed with the
subjects and package of their choice.
• to promote and support students with extension opportunities.
• to support struggling students to achieve academically through counselling (academic & social) and the student support program
• in consultation with families, to encourage students who are unhappy in their studies to re-evaluate their goals and pathways.
DESTINATIONS GRADUATES 2016PATHWAYS OPTIONS
KERRY MCDONNELL
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Avneet Bakshi
Bachelor of Politics, Economics & Philosophy/Juris Doctor
Australian National University
ATAR 98.4
Maddison BourkeBachelor of Forensic Science
University of Technology, SydneyATAR 87.60
Alice CarstensBachelor of Liberal Arts & Science
University of SydneyATAR 91
Hannah CoffeeBachelor of Psychology/ Bachelor of International Relations and Politics University of CanberraATAR 77.40
Rachel McGeeBachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Asian
StudiesAustralian National University
ATAR 97.80
Grace PatersonBachelor of Applied Economics/Bachelor of
LawUniversity of Canberra
ATAR 90
Natasha RobinsonBachelor of Software Engineering /Bachelor of
Commerce Australian National University
ATAR 94
Katerina TurriseBachelor of Graphic Design with Bachelor of
Communications in AdvertisingUniversity of Canberra
ATAR 72.7
Mercedes BowersBachelor of Aeronautical Engineering University of New South Wales/ADFA
ATAR 90
Look at options available at:
1. Early offers through ANU College
2. Early offers through UOW/ACU/UC
3. School’s Recommendation Scheme
4. Bonus Points
Also Australian School Based Apprenticeship
ANU Extension Program/Early Offer
Offers courses in Astrophysics, , biodiversity, physics, engineering, mathematics, languages and music
If successful, students will receive an early offer into a Bachelor degree program
Equivalent to a minor
BUT you must score a Credit or more!
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Assessment for Early Admissions to UOW
Need:
• Year 11 final report with marks and rank
• Year 12 semester report
• Optional CV
• Additional qualifications
• ATAR is important Plus Interview
UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
Exceptions:PhysiotherapyExercise Physiology & RehabilitationMidwifery
UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
1. 14 week programAs a guide students will be eligible for the 14 wk programIf they have:• ATAR score of 59• ACT Year 12 Certificate with a C Grade average• Successful completion of a Certificate III or higher• You study 3 uni subjects and if you are successful
can apply for chosen Bachelor degree
2. 22 week program
• ATAR score of 54
• ACT Year 12 Certificate with a D Grade average
Not liable for course fees3. Last Semester of 12• Only started last year• PT school and 2 days a week at UC
UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
UC Diploma Courses
Diploma of Business InformaticsDiploma of DesignDiploma of Justice StudiesDiploma of Science
Pathway into relevant degrees
Admission RequirementsYear 12 Certificate with a min ATAR 59 or equivalent quals including a good Accredited package
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
CANBERRA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
You need 72 credit points for A 3 year degree
SCHOOL’S RECOMMENDATION SCHEME
Unconditional offers to:
University of CanberraCharles Sturt University
Conditional offers to:
Australian Catholic University
Australian National University
Nursing, Midwifery, Physio, Law, Education are not included
BONUS POINTS
bonus points can increase the selection rank for a particular course so important when choosing courses
unis allocate bonus points based on different criteria (egsubject bonuses, regional bonuses, Education Access Scheme)
can get offer with ATAR below the cut-off
BONUS POINTS
Australian Catholic University
Campus BonusThese bonus points are automatically applied through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre if you list an ACU course as a preference – there is no need to apply separately.Qualifies for 5 (five) bonus points**A maximum of five bonus points applies across the Schools Relationship, Regional Schools, and Campus Bonus schemes.
BONUS POINTS
Charles Sturt University
Regional Bonus Points – 5
STUDYING A HIGHER QUALIFICATION
Certificate 111
Certificate IV
Diploma
UAC will use these qualifications to calculate an ATAR equivalent score for entry into University of Canberra
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIP
Students can do an ASBA as part of their academic load
Can be either a Certificate II or Certificate III
Merici College is the Registered Training Organisation in
Business Administration
Hospitality
Information Technology
Sport & Recreation
Classes are adjusted depending on commitment in workplace
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL BASED APPRENTICESHIP
ASBAs include:
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Certificate III in Business
Certificate III in Children’s Services
Certificate III in Hairdressing
Certificate III in Aged Care
Additional study while at school:Diploma in Beauty CMACertificate III in Animal ServicesCertificate III in FitnessCertificate III in Agriculture
