School Cert Assessment Booklet

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Year 10 Assessment Policy and Guide to the School Certificate

2011

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CONTENTS

School Certificate Assessment Introduction 3 Course Completion Criteria 4 School Certificate Credentials 5 School Assessment Program 6-10 Assessment Task Calendar 11-13 Assessment Outlines and Descriptors English 14 Mathematics 15 Science 16 HSIE History 17 Geography 18 CAPA Music 19 Drama 20 Visual Arts 21 Photography 22 PDHPE Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) 23 Physical Activity & Sport Studies (PASS) 24 TAS Food Technology 25 Textiles Technology 26 Industrial Technology - Metal 27 Industrial Technology - Timber 28 Information and Software Technology 29 Agriculture 30 Sample Calendar/Diary of Assessment Tasks 31


SCHOOL CERTIFICATE ASSESSMENT

INTRODUCTION The NSW Board of Studies awards the School Certificate to eligible students at the end of Year 10. Students need to meet requirements to a satisfactory level in relation to effort, attendance and achievement. RESPONSIBILITIES OF STAGE 5 STUDENTS Students in Stage 5 are responsible for:

ensuring that they obtain and understand the Board of Studies and the school’s policies on assessment

attempting each assessment task to the best of their ability so that they demonstrate maximum level of achievement

ensuring that any questions that they may have about the marks or grades awarded or comments made for an individual piece of work are resolved at the time the work is handed back

demonstrating, through application and achievement, that they have met the requirements of the course

having an appropriate pattern of attendance which ensures that course outcomes are achieved.

To receive the School Certificate students must have:

Satisfactorily completed Board of Studies tests as required in Year 10 Satisfactorily completed the minimum pattern of courses required by the Board

of Studies Satisfactory attendance and application Satisfactorily completed the school assessment program.

BOARD OF STUDIES TESTS State-wide tests in English Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Australian History/Australian Geography incorporating civics and citizenship, and Computing Skills are conducted in November. Students will receive a mark indicating their own achievement in each test, together with their placement in a band of achievement. Students must sit for these external tests in order to receive a School Certificate. MINIMUM PATTERN OF COURSES REQUIRED In Years 7-10 students need to have studied the following:

English, Maths and Science - throughout each of Years 7 - 10 History and Geography - across Years 7 - 10 Languages Other Than English - over one continuous 12 month period,

completed in Year 8 at Richmond River High School Technology and Applied Studies - studied over two years, completed in Years 7

and 8 at Richmond River High School


Visual Arts and Music - one year of continuous study for each subject,

completed in Year 7 at Richmond River High School Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - an integrated course

studied from Years 7 to 10.

In addition students complete TWO electives at Richmond River High School in Years 9 and 10.

COURSE COMPLETION CRITERIA A student will be considered to have satisfactorily completed a course if, in the Principal’s view, there is sufficient evidence that the student has:

a) followed the course developed or endorsed by the Board; and b) applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks

and experiences provided in the course by the school; and c) achieved some or all of the course outcomes.

ATTENDANCE Students are required to attend regularly and complete all assessment tasks in order that an appropriate grade is given for the School Certificate in each course. Leave may be granted by the Principal provided that the reason for the absence is substantial and that the progress of the student towards course outcomes will not be duly affected. All absences should be explained and accompanied by a note from parent/carers or a medical certificate if applicable.

‘N’ Determinations and the Non-Award of the School Certificate/Record(s) of Achievement Students who are not meeting the requirements set out in the introduction of this booklet and who have received at least two official school warning letters are regarded as not having satisfactorily completed a course. These letters are sent so that the student can correct the problem. If course requirements are not met, the Principal may apply for an ‘N’ determination. The student will be notified and informed of the appeal process. If a student receives an ‘N’ Award, it will appear on the student’s School Certificate Record of Achievement Part A. Students should note that an ‘N’ Award in a core subject (English, Mathematics, Science or Australian History/Geography) will make a student ineligible for the award of the School Certificate for that year. The Board of Studies has also determined that a School Certificate may not be awarded if the student:

a) was found to have engaged in malpractice during the School Certificate tests

b) made a non-serious attempt at a School Certificate test c) did not attempt a School Certificate test because of unauthorised absence d) left school before the final date for Year 10.


THE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE CREDENTIALS The School Certificate credentials are a portfolio of two documents:

1. The School Certificate Testamur, awarded only on satisfactory completion of all mandatory School Certificate courses attempted and a serious attempt at all School Certificate tests.

2. The School Certificate Record of Achievement Part A which shows course grades for all subjects completed for the School Certificate. These are grades awarded by the school. The School Certificate Record of Achievement Part B which records test results awarded to students for the courses tested externally.

These will look similar to the examples shown below: 1. The School Certificate Testamur 2. Record of Achievement Parts A and B


THE SCHOOL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM School Certificate Grades For each course studied in Years 9 and 10, achievement will be reported as a grade, A-E. In Mathematics, the grades have been further differentiated into nine levels: A10, A9, B8, B7, C6, C5, D4, D3, E2. The grade received is determined by the school, based on performance in the course throughout the year. The table below shows the Common Grade Scale, which describes performance at each of the Grade Levels, A to E. There are also sets of Course Performance Descriptors for every subject studied which follow the Common Grade Scale. These can be downloaded from the Board of Studies website at arc.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/sc

The Common Grade Scale

NOTE that marks received in the external tests do not relate to the grades awarded for the whole course by the school. The tests in English, Mathematics, Science and Australian History/Geography focus on a narrow range of knowledge and skills outcomes and do not accurately reflect a student’s achievement for the broad range of outcomes incorporated in the study of each subject for the entire year. LIFE SKILLS COURSES Students undertaking Life Skills courses will not receive a grade for that course. Instead, they will receive a student profile which lists their achievements in each Life Skills course. Providing they satisfy other School Certificate requirements, students undertaking a Life Skills pattern of study will receive a School Certificate Testamur.

A The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the course content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.

B The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply their knowledge and skills to most new situations.

C The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills.

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

E The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved a very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.


TYPES OF ASSESSMENT Assessment tasks allow students to demonstrate their achievement in a variety of ways that are appropriate for the outcomes being assessed. Each subject faculty has developed its own assessment program which specifies weightings to be given to each part of the course. Teachers may use exam, oral and written reports, practical work, performance tasks and various other ways of evaluating student performance. Formal Tasks The majority of courses will have some formal assessment tasks in Year 10. Half Yearly, Trial and Yearly Exams may be included in the formal assessment program. The results of these tasks will be used to give students and teachers an indication of their achievement relative to the School Certificate Course Performance Descriptors. Other Assessment Tasks Students will also be required to complete a range of other tasks throughout the year that are less formal but nevertheless important as they assist students to develop and refine skills and knowledge. Performance in these tasks may assist teachers to make an accurate judgement about the level of student achievement of syllabus outcomes. This means that all assessment tasks and class work need to be completed.

NOTIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS An Assessment Outline for each Key Learning Area (KLA) can be found in this booklet. Students should read the outline which applies to each course they are studying. Students will be given at least two weeks notice in writing of a formal assessment task. This notice will also contain information relating to the assessment criteria – outcomes and weighting (if applicable); and how the task is to be presented, e.g. length or design.

STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FORMAL ASSESSMENT TASKS Students should read carefully the assessment guidelines for each of their subjects. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the guidelines of the task and the date that it is due. Students may apply for late submission or extension of an assessment task date in the following circumstances:

Illness If a student misses a task through illness, a medical certificate should be supplied verifying the illness. Students are to supply the certificate immediately on return to school. The doctor’s (medical) certificate must be dated at the time of the illness. In exceptional circumstances where a student is unable to supply a medical certificate they or their parent/carer must immediately contact the Head Teacher of the subject on the day the task is due. Students must apply for late assessment on the day of their return after an illness.


If students are applying for late assessment due to illness the following process must be followed: The teacher/Head Teacher is to be kept informed as soon as students are aware of

events/illness that may affect their performance/completion of the task. Complete section 1 of the “Application for Late Assessment” form and attach the

medical certificate. (Forms are available from the subject Head Teacher). The Head Teacher must sight all work completed to that date, demonstrating the

progress the student has made. Take the form to the Head Teacher of the subject to complete. The Head Teacher

will make a decision in consultation with the Principal if appropriate. If the application is approved the Head Teacher will either:

a) allow the student to do the same task, if applicable, or b) allow the student to do a suitable replacement task, or c) give an estimate for that task only, based on the quality of the student’s work in the components being assessed.

Note: Failure to supply a medical certificate dated at the time of illness and failure to apply for late assessment on the day of return from an illness will lead to a zero for that task. Misadventure or Unforeseen Circumstance There must be a serious reason in order to be excused from an assessment task. In such cases the following process must be followed: The teacher/Head Teacher is to be kept informed as soon as students are aware of

events/illness that may affect their performance/completion of the task. The Head Teacher must sight all work completed to that date, demonstrating the

progress the student has made. Discuss the reason with the Head Teacher of the subject and complete section 2 of

the “Application for Late Assessment” form, stating the reason why an extension or alternative date is sought.

Take the form to the Head Teacher of the subject to complete. The Head Teacher will make a decision in consultation with the Principal if appropriate.

If approved, the Principal will notify the Head Teacher of the subject who will either: a) allow the student to do the same task, if applicable, or b) allow the student to do a suitable alternative task, or c) allow for an estimate for that task only, based on the quality of the student’s work in the components being assessed.

Note: Submitting an application for late assessment does not necessarily mean that an extension will be granted. In the case of school endorsed activities, including Work Experience, sporting representation, debating, public speaking etc: If you are involved in a school endorsed activity, it is your responsibility to complete, by the set date, any assessment tasks that may be due in your absence. You must see the teacher/s involved as soon as you are aware of these commitments and negotiate a solution if the task is an in class activity or exam. If this is the case a Late


Assessment Application form must be completed and given to the relevant Head Teacher. Any hand in assessment task will be expected on the due date or before. For Work Experience, a document must be signed by all class teachers acknowledging your absence. This will give you an opportunity to speak to all class teachers about work that may be missed and assessment task issues. It is the student’s responsibility to catch up on any work missed. Being involved in a school endorsed activity is not a reason for late assessment. Being able to manage these commitments successfully requires careful forward planning by the student and communication with the teachers involved. It is essential that teachers are aware of your progress and work efforts and they must be informed of your impending absence prior to any school endorsed activity. In the case of a suspension the student must indicate to the Principal, upon being suspended, if they will miss any assessment tasks during the suspension period. They will then be expected to demonstrate to the Head Teacher of the subject the progress that they have made on the task/s prior to leaving the school to begin their suspension. Once the suspension has been resolved the student must make an application for late assessment. Note: It is the student’s responsibility to see the Head Teacher on the day they know of any circumstance which may require them to miss an assessment task. Alternatively, if a task is missed due to an unforeseen circumstance, it is the student’s responsibility to see the Head Teacher the day they return to school after the absence. Failure to do so will result in a zero for that task.


Principal: Mr C Watkins P.O.Box 510 Lismore NSW 2480 Deputy Principal: Mrs D Williamson Tel: (02) 66213456; 66212123 Deputy Principal: Mr M.Hensley Facsimile: (02) 66222928

APPLICATION FOR LATE ASSESSMENT

1. Illness: (A medical certificate is required. Attach the certificate to this form.) Please state the circumstances of your absence in terms of, for example, the number of days sick before a task or absence on the day. Please also state any other reason an extension may be considered, for example, inability to write due to a broken wrist. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Student’s signature: _______________________________ Parent’s signature: _______________________________

* Hand this form to the Head Teacher of the subject.

Head Teacher’s Recommendation: __________________________________________________________________

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Head Teacher’s signature: _______________________________________ Date: ________________________

The Head Teacher will discuss details with the Principal if appropriate and then inform the student of the outcome

before placing this form on the student’s file.

2. Misadventure or unforeseen circumstance: Please give details of the reason(s) you are seeking an extension. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Student’s signature: _______________________________ Parent’s signature: _______________________________

Teacher’s Recommendation: _______________________________________________________________________

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Teacher’s Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

Head Teacher’s Recommendation: __________________________________________________________________

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Head Teacher signature: _______________________________________ Date:_______________________________

Principal’s determination:_________________________________________________________________________

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Principal’s signature: ___________________________________ Date: __________________________________

* After completing this section the Principal will inform the Head Teacher of the outcome following discussions with

the student and teaching staff as required. This form is to be placed on the student’s file.

Student:____________________________________________Year:_________Subject:_______________________

Date: of assessment task:_________________ Type of task ________________________________________________

Reason for seeking an extension of time: Complete details in either section 1 or section 2.


RICHMOND RIVER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL CERTIFICATE COURSE

ASSESSMENT TASK CALENDAR 2011

Term 1 2011

Week

Subject Task

2 3 Photography Theoretical Research Assignment 4 5 PDHPE

Drama Risky Business Party Analysis Production & Logbook

6 Information Software & Technology

Digital Media Projects

7 Visual Arts Agriculture

Research & Artmaking Assignment

8 PDHPE Information & Software Technology

Dance Composition & Performance Multimedia

9 Science History PASS Food Technology Information & Software Technology Photography

Genetics & Evolution Source Interpretation Surf Trip Planning & Evaluation Food for Special Needs (in class) Written Test (in class) Thematic Assignment

10 Maths Geography Drama Industrial Technology – Metal

Moderating Test (in class) Skills Test Production & Logbook (in class) Manufacturing Methods Assignment

11 Industrial Technology – Metal Information & Software Technology

Initial Project Drawing and Production Written Test (in class)

Term 2 2011

Week

Subject Task

1 2 Geography

Industrial Technology – Timber Visual Arts Textiles Technology

Research task Breadbox with Folio Research & Artmaking Costume Design

3 4 Information & Software

Technology History

Information Kiosk Research Task

5 Drama Music Agriculture

Theatrical Style Workshop & Essay (in class) Composition – Listening (in class) Practical Assessments


6 Science PASS Photography

Earth & the Universe Research & Written Report Research Assignment

7 English Visual Arts

Oral Research & Artmaking

8 PDHPE Information & Software Technology Music

Organising & Participating in Physical Activity (in class) Database Systems Composition Task (in class)

9 Food Technology Drama

Food Service & Catering (in class) Group Performance (in class)

10 Maths Geography Information & Software Technology Textiles Technology Agriculture

Moderating Test (in class) Skills test Written Test (in class) Recycle/Reuse Enterprise Activity

Term 3 2011

Week

Subject Task

1 2 Geography Fieldwork task 3 Music Listening Task (in class) 4 English

Science Written Task Chemistry

5 Drama Science

Group Performance (in class) Mandatory Project

6 History Personality Investigation 7 PDHPE

PASS Information & Software Technology Drama Music Photography Visual Arts Food Technology Industrial Technology – Metal Agriculture

Celebrating Diversity Event Management – Group Work Creative Code Individual Project Musicology / Research Style Assignment Research & Artmaking Food Product Development Major Project Design Portfolio Enterprise Activity / Oral Presentation

8 PRE EXAMINATION PERIOD ASSESSMENT TASK MORATORIUM 9

10 EXAMINATION PERIOD


Term 4 2011

Week Subject

Task

1 Science Music Textiles Technology

Motion Solo Performance (in class) Funky Outfit

2 PASS Industrial Technology – Timber Drama Music Textiles Technology Industrial Technology – Meta Information & Software Technology

Lifestyle, Leisure & Recreation – Movement Task Major Practical Project & Design Portfolio Research Project Solo Performance (in class) Unit test (in class) Major Project – Folio Database Design

3 PRE EXAMINATION PERIOD ASSESSMENT TASK MORATORIUM 4 5 EXAMINATION PERIOD 6 History

Photography Agriculture

Personality Investigation Thematic Assignment Unit Test (in class)

7 Visual Arts Research & Artmaking 8 9

10


ASSESSMENT OUTLINES AND DESCRIPTORS KLA: ENGLISH Subject: English Head Teacher: Mr D Hanley Assessment Areas: Speaking and Listening Writing Reading Viewing and Representing Methods of Assessment: Writing Tasks Critique of own writing tasks Review of Visual Text Response to Text Exams

Task Type of Task Date 1 Oral Week 7, Term 2 2 Half Yearly Exam In exam period 3 Written Task Week 4, Term 3 4 Trial School Certificate In exam period

Students must be aware of the importance of “in class” criteria based tasks that are considered assessable items.


KLA: MATHEMATICS Subject: Mathematics Head Teacher: Mr J. Scarrabelotti Assessment Areas: Working mathematically, Geometry, number, measurement and trigonometry,

chance and data, algebra and co-ordinate geometry . Methods of Assessment: pen and paper written tests samples of student’s work student involvement in explanations, demonstrations and classwork

Term 1

Term 2 Term 3

School Certificate Moderating Test

Test 1

Week 10


Test 2

Week 10


Test 3-Trial School

Certificate Week 10

Class Assessment tasks

Class Assessment tasks Class Assessment tasks


KLA: SCIENCE Subject: Science Head Teacher: Mr Z. van den Berg Assessment Areas: Knowledge and understand of scientific concepts Practical and investigative skills Application of information and problem solving Communication and social interaction skills Methods of Assessment: Research project Topic assignments Practical assessment Examinations. Assessment Tasks Date due for completion Topic 1 - Genetics and Evolution Week 9 Term 1 Topic 2 - Earth and the Universe Week 6 Term 2 Topic 3 - Chemistry Week 4 Term 3 Topic 4 - Motion Week 1 Term 4 Mandatory Science Project Week 5 Term 3 Trial School Certificate Exam Period All of the tasks above are of equal value

The mandatory major project must be completed for the award of a School Certificate


KLA: HSIE

Subject: History Head Teacher: Mr S Dawson Task Type of Task Date

1 Source interpretation Week 9 Term 1 2 Research task Week 4 Term 2 3 Personality investigation Week 6 Term 3 4 Trial School Certificate Week 10 Term 3

Assessment Areas: a knowledge and understanding of significant developments in Australia’s social,

political and cultural history a knowledge and understanding of Australia’s international relationships a knowledge and understanding of the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal

peoples and other groups in Australia the skills to undertake the process of historical inquiry the skills to communicate their understanding of history

Method of Assessment Research project Source interpretation Examinations


Subject: Geography Head Teacher: Mr S Dawson Assessment Areas: skills in acquiring, processing and communicating geographical information skills in choosing and applying appropriate geographical tools knowledge and understanding about the characteristics and spatial distribution of

environments knowledge and understanding about how people and communities modify, and are

affected by, the environment knowledge and understanding about how physical, social, cultural, economic and

political factors shape communities, including the global community knowledge and understanding about civics for informed and active citizenship Methods of Assessment: Research project Examinations Skills based tests Fieldwork Task Type of Task Date

1 Skills test Week 10 Term 1 2 Research task Week 2 Term 2 3 Fieldwork task Week 2 Term 3 4 Trial School Certificate Week 10 Term 3


KLA: CAPA Subject: Music Head Teacher: Mr P Howes Assessment Areas: Performance Musicology Aural Composition

Methods of Assessment: Analysis of the written score Verbal and written response to musical concepts Performance with emphasis on the style and interpretation Original composition using notation skills Aural recognition of concepts

Task Type of Task Date 1 Class performances Ongoing 2 Composition Task Term 2 Week 8 3 Half Yearly assessment – Composition, Listening Term 2 Week 5 4 Listening Task Term 3 Week 3 5 Class test – Musicology/Research Term 3 Week 7 6 Solo Performance Early Term 4


Subject: Drama Head Teacher: Mr P Howes Assessment Areas: Improvisation Theatrical Styles and Traditions Playbuilding Design

Methods of Assessment: Making, Appreciating and Critical Study: Practical Workshops Performance Research Project Essay

Task Type of Task Date 1 Production & Logbook Term 1 Week 5 &

Week 10 2 Theatrical Style Workshop & Essay Term 2 Week 5 3 Scenework Term 2 Week 9 4 Group Performance Term 3 Week 5 5 Individual Project Term 3 Week7 6 Research project

Term 4 Week 2


Subject: Visual Arts Head Teacher: Mr P Howes Assessment Areas: Art Criticism & Art History Art Making

Methods of Assessment: Practical – Recorded in Visual Arts Diary/Physical Artworks Research Theory – Recorded in Visual Arts Diary

Task Type of Task Date 1 Research & Artmaking Term 1 Week 7 2 Research & Artmaking Term 2 Week 7 3 Research & Artmaking Term 3 Week 7 4 Research & Artmaking Term 4 Week 7 5 Visual Arts Diary Term 4 Exam


Subject: Photography Head Teacher: Mr P Howes Assessment Areas: Camera Assignment Personal Thematic Style Research Assignment Personal Thematic Digital Imagery

Methods of Assessment: Making and Interpreting Practical – Recorded in Photographic Diary Research – Recorded in Photographic Diary

Task Type of Task Due date 1 Theoretical Research Assignment Term 1 Week 3 2 Thematic Assignment Term 1 Week 9 3 Research Assignment Term 2 Week 6 4 Style Assignment Term 3 Week 7 5 Thematic Assignment Term 4 Week 6 6 Photographic Examination Term 4


KLA: PDHPE

Subject: PDHPE Head Teacher: Mr T Laverty Assessment Areas: 5.1 Analyses how a student can support their own and others’ sense of self 5.2 Evaluates their capacity to reflect on and respond positively to challenges 5.3 Analyses factors that contribute to positive, inclusive and satisfying relationships 5.4 Adapts, transfers and improvises movement skills and concepts to improve

performance 5.5 Composes, performs and appraises movement in a variety of challenging

contexts 5.6 Analyses attitudes, behaviours and consequences related to health issues

affecting young people 5.9 Formulates goals and applies strategies to enhance participation in lifelong

physical activity 5.10 Adapts roles to enhance their own and others’ enjoyment of physical activity Methods of Assessment: Group Task Analysis of a Risk Scenario Dance Composition Survey of community values and Oral Presentation Participation in all Practical Activities

Task Type of Task Due date 1 Risky Business Party Analysis

(responding to a scenario of risk taking in young people)

Week 5 Term 1

2 Dance Composition and Performance (performance of one set dance and one group dance composition)

Week 8 Term 1

3 Organising and Participating in Physical Activity (group roles in sport assignment)

Week 8 Term 2

4 Celebrating Diversity (survey of community values and oral presentation around groups experiencing inequities

Week 7 Term 3

5 Practical Participation (reasonable level of participation in all practical activities)

Ongoing


Subject: PASS Head Teacher: Mr T Laverty Assessment Areas: Working collaboratively with others to enhance participation, enjoyment and

performance Display management and planning skills to achieve personal and group goals Perform movement skills with increasing proficiency Analyse and appraise information, opinions and observations to inform physical

activity and sport decisions. Methods of Assessment: Movement Tasks Presentations Group Work Written Reports Research Projects Examinations Diaries, Journals and Logbooks

Note:

1. Students select a movement option for each term. The nature of the assessment

task will depend upon the selected option. 2. Each term has a PASS theme/topic. An assessment task is given for each of

these themes/topics. The timing of these assessment tasks will depend upon the time taken to complete the unit.

Task Type of Task Due date 1 Surf Trip Planning and Evaluation Week 11 Term 1 2 Nutrition and Physical Activity – Research and

written report

Week 6 Term 2

3 Event Management – Group work

Week 7 Term 3

4 Lifestyle, Leisure and Recreation – Movement Task

Week 2 Term 4


KLA: TAS Subject: Food Technology Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton Subject Co- Ordinators: Ms K Purcell Assessment Areas: Food properties and preparation Food, nutrition and society Food hygiene and safety Researching and communicating Designing, producing and evaluating

Methods of Assessment: Research projects and written reports Presentation and communication – written, oral, graphic and ICT Problem solving Analysing and evaluating data Observation of practical experiences – skills, techniques, management, hygiene

and safety

Task Type of Task Date

1

Food for Special Needs – research specific group, present a written report including dietary modifications and nutrition, problem solving - plan, prepare, present and evaluate a meal for the specific purpose.

Week 9 Term 1

2

Food Service and Catering – research portfolio including: the industry, social and economic contributions, employment and legislation. Design for a food business venture.

Week 9 Term 2

3

Food Product Development – research task, product design and evaluation, packaging, legal and environmental issues. Chemical and physical properties of product and oral presentation.

Week 7 Term 3

4

Practical Activities - skills, techniques, management, organisation, hygiene and safety.

Terms 1 to 4


Subject: Textiles Technology Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton Subject Co-ordinator: Ms K Varley Assessment Areas: Designing Constructing Properties and performance of textiles fibres, yarns and fabrics Communication using a range of methods in a creative manner (including ICT) Historical, cultural, contemporary influences on Textile design.

Methods of Assessment: Design folio/manual and ICT Research Fibre/fabric experimental work and evaluation of results Designing and producing a range of Textile items

Task Type of Task Date 1. Costume

Design 2. Recycle/Reuse 3. Funky Outfit 4. Testing

Design a costume for the Fairy Godmother in Ella Enchanted Communicate design process in a portfolio Investigate the costume of a culture Using recycle fabric or clothing remake of recreate an outfit Textile art portfolio demonstrating different technique for embellishing, painting and printing Using a commercial pattern create a trendy, funky outfit Contemporary designer investigation

Unit test

Week 2 Term 2 Week 10 Term 2 Week 1 Term 4 Week 2 Term 4


Subject: Industrial Technology - Metal Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton Subject Co-ordinator: Mr K Weir Assessment Areas:- OHS and risk management Properties and applications of materials Designing, communicating and evaluating Producing quality projects.

Methods of Assessment: Research projects Class work observation Practical projects, completed during class time Graphical presentations with a folio for the major project. Assignment work


1

2

3

4

5

Initial Project Drawing and Production Manufacturing Methods Assignment Production of Steel assignment Major project Design folio Major Project Major Project Folio

Term 1 Week 11 Term 1 Week 10 Term 3 Week 7 Term 4 Week 2 Term 4 Week 2


Subject: Industrial Technology - Timber Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton Subject Co-ordinator: Mr M Stegeman Assessment Areas:- OHS and risk management Properties and applications of materials Designing, communicating and evaluating Producing quality projects.

Methods of Assessment: Research projects Class work observation Practical projects, completed during class time Graphical presentations with a folio for the major project.


1

Breadbox with folio

Week 2 Term 2

2

Major practical project

Week 2 Term 4

3

Major project Design folio

Week 2 Term 4


Subject: Information & Software Technology Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton Subject Co-ordinator : Ms P. Moverley Assessment Areas: Computer software and hardware Information and software technologies and society Designing and developing software solutions Communication and collaborative practices Responsible and ethical practices

Methods of Assessment: Project work and problem solving Research tasks and written reports Presentation and communication - portfolio work Written tests

Task Type of Task Date 1. Digital

Media Projects

2. Information

Kiosk 3. Software

Design 4. Database

Design 5. Topic Tests

Multimedia Select and use a range of data types to create digital media products. Information kiosk Plan and design a multimedia information kiosk. Creative code Plan, design and create a software product. Database systems Design a database for a business scenario. Write a report identifying issues arising from the use of the database and explain how these issues will be addressed. Written tests

Week 6 Term1 Week 8 Term 2 Week 7 Term 3 Week 3 Term 4 Week 11 Term 1 Week 10 Term 2


Subject: Agriculture Head Teacher: Mr S Clayton Subject Co-ordinator: Mr L Woodward Assessment Areas: knowledge and understanding of agriculture as a dynamic and interactive system

that uses plants and animals to produce food, fibre and other derivatives knowledge and understanding of the local and global interaction of agriculture with

Australia’s economy, culture and society knowledge of and skills in the effective and responsible production and marketing

of agricultural products an understanding of sustainable and ethical practices that support productive and

profitable agriculture skills in problem-solving including investigating, collecting, analysing, interpreting

and communicating information in agricultural contexts knowledge and skills in implementing cooperative and safe work practices in

agricultural contexts.

Methods of Assessment: Unit Tests Bookwork Practical and Experimental Skills Assignments Use of Farm Equipment

Task Type of Task Date 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Enterprise Activity – carried out over Terms 1, 2 and 3: 35% Oral Presentation of Enterprise Activity: 10% Unit tests and bookmarks: 10% Assignment Practical Assessments

Marked Week 10 Term 2 & Week 7 Term 3 Week 7 Term 3 Week 6 Term 4 Week 7 Term 1 Week 5 Term 2


CALENDAR/DIARY OF ASSESSMENT TASKS

Term _______________

Week MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1

English Assess given Poetry

2

Maths sheet 2 given Finish plan for English Poem

Maths homework sheet 2 due

3

PE push up assignment given

Finish draft and get checked (English)

4

Science – fungal + rocks assignments given

PE push-up assignment due

5

Type final copy – English Poem

Science assignment check rocks for fungal growth

English Poetry Assess due

You should record when all work is given and when all work is due to be handed in as shown in the sample. These calendars will be checked by Ms Glenn-Bland in weeks 5 and 10. You can also plan and map your assessment task to help with time management as shown above. Checked__________________________ Date_______________________

This calendar needs to be accessible at all times, so keep it in a safe place that you use every day

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