Grafton High School 2018 HSC Assessment Task Schedule

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Achieving Excellence

Table of Contents

HSC ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES 3

A GLOSSARY OF KEY WORDS 7

AGRICULTURE 8

ANCIENT HISTORY 8

BIOLOGY 8

BUSINESS STUDIES 9

CHEMISTRY 9

COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES 9

CONSTRUCTION - VET 9

DANCE 10

DRAMA 10

EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 10

ENGINEERING STUDIES 11

ENGLISH ADVANCED 12

ENGLISH STANDARD 12

ENGLISH STUDIES 13

ENGLISH EXTENSION 1 13

ENGLISH EXTENSION 2 13

GEOGRAPHY 14

HOSPITALITY – VET 14

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TIMBER 14

LEGAL STUDIES 15

LIFESTYLE STUDIES 15

MATHEMATICS 15

MATHEMATICS GENERAL 1 16

MATHEMATICS GENERAL 2 16

MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1 16

MODERN HISTORY 17

MUSIC I 17

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & HEALTH / PHYSICAL EDUCATION 17

PHYSICS 17

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - VET 18

SENIOR SCIENCE 18

SPORT LIFE & RECREATION 18

TEXTILES 19

VISUAL ARTS 19

WORK STUDIES 19

GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT CALENDAR 20

PERSONAL ASSESSMENT PLANNER 23

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HSC ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES 1. What is the purpose of this booklet?

To provide information about: ● School assessment of your progress in Year 12

● Your rights and responsibilities under this system

2. What is an assessment mark? ● An assessment mark represents your achievement of outcomes listed in the syllabus for each course

studied. 3. What is the purpose of assessment marks?

● To allow a wide range of subject skills and knowledge to be assessed ● To measure skills that are not easily measured by a written examination

4. Are non-assessable tasks important?

● Yes! You must satisfy all the requirements of a syllabus – this includes all in-class and homework tasks set by your teachers.

● Failure to complete non-assessable tasks may mean that the Board of Studies requirements for completing a HSC course are not satisfied.

5. How will assessment marks be compiled?

● Each Faculty, using Board of Studies guidelines, has developed procedures for compiling an assessment mark by the end of each course.

● Assessment schedules for each subject specify the nature of each task, the outcomes to be assessed, weighting in the final assessment for that course and the timing of each task.

● The assessment schedule for each subject is included in this booklet. 6. When will assessment take place?

● Assessment will begin in Term 4 and will be completed by the end of Term 3 in Year 12. ● A period of one week prior to the exams will be kept free of other assessment tasks.

7. How will I be notified of impending assessment tasks?

● You will receive written notice of every assessment task at least two weeks before the due date. The only exception to this is for the exams where students are informed many weeks in advance.

● Notice will be given in a standardised format across all subjects. It will include information regarding task number, task weight, outcomes, due date and time, assessment criteria, marking scheme and clearly outlined expectations.

● For each task, you will be expected to sign to acknowledge that you have received it. ● If you are absent on the day the class is notified of an assessment task, it is your responsibility to

inform your teacher immediately on your return to school. They will then issue you with the task, which you will be expected to complete by the original due date.

8. How will results be reported back to students?

● Meaningful feedback will be given on the outcomes you have achieved. You will also be awarded a mark and rank for each assessment task completed (with the exception of some competency-based VET courses).

● Each school report will contain your current assessment rank in each course.

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9. When should an assessment task be submitted?

● Take-home tasks must be submitted on or before the due date stated on the assessment notification.

● In-class tasks must be completed at the time and date stated on the assessment notification. ● Students must attend all timetabled classes and will not be granted leave of absence to prepare for

other assessment tasks in these times. 10. What do I do if I know I am going to be absent for an assessment task?

● Either hand in the task before the absence or negotiate alternative arrangements with your teacher and/or Head Teacher of the faculty.

● You must complete an Illness/Misadventure/Absence Form to explain why you will be absent and you may be asked to produce evidence of the progress you have made on the set task.

11. What is an Illness/Misadventure/Absence Form and where do I get one?

● This is a form that must be completed whenever student participation and/or performance in a task has been affected by unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the student including: illness and unavoidable lateness or absence. Supporting documentation, such as a doctor’s certificate, should be attached to the form.

● The forms are available from your class teacher, subject Head Teacher or Deputy Principal. 12. What happens if my assessment task is late?

● Unless there are extenuating circumstances, a zero mark may be awarded. ● You will still be required to complete the task so that you satisfy mandatory HSC course

requirements. By completing the task, you will still receive valuable feedback. ● Students using computers to prepare and present an assessment task must accept responsibility for

the loss of any data or the non-completion of tasks due to computer related problems. Save your work regularly and always keep a backup!

13. What happens if a student is on suspension at the time a task is due?

● The student must make arrangements to submit the task by the due date. ● If the task occurs in class, then the parent/carer of the student will need to seek permission from the

Deputy Principal or Principal for the student to attend school to sit the task. Where a student is not permitted to attend school, the Deputy Principal or Principal will ensure alternate arrangements are made for completion of the task.

14. What if I am absent on the day an assessment task is scheduled?

● You must contact the school and explain the reason for your absence to your teacher or the Head Teacher of the relevant faculty.

● On the day you return to school, report to the Head Teacher of the subject concerned and complete an Illness/Misadventure/Absence Form.

● Supporting evidence (such as a medical certificate) should be attached and the form returned to the Head Teacher.

● The Head Teacher will consider the application and a decision issued promptly to the student and to the class teacher.

● The Illness/Misadventure/Absence Form will be referred on for the Principal’s signature and then filed in your student record.

● An alternate assessment task may be issued for you to complete or an estimated result may be given at the discretion of the subject Head Teacher.

15. What about assessment work that is not handed in?

● If you fail to complete an assessment task and have not been granted special consideration, a zero must be recorded for it.

● Parents will be notified in writing by the Head Teacher, using a HSC N-Warning letter. You will still have to complete the task for zero marks.

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● If you do not make a genuine attempt at assessment tasks that total more than 50% of the available

marks, then you are deemed not to have studied the course satisfactorily. 16. What happens in the case where a teacher is concerned about cheating or malpractice in an assessment task?

● In such cases, the teacher will immediately bring this to the attention of the student(s) involved and make a report to the Head Teacher.

● If malpractice is identified, the student may be penalised marks accordingly or even receive a mark of zero for the task. Students may then be required to re-complete the task properly in order to meet course requirements.

● BOSTES requires that schools with HSC candidates maintain a register of all instances where a student was found to have engaged in malpractice in a school-based assessment task, the subject concerned, the nature of the offence and the penalty applied.

17. Must I attend school regularly?

● Yes! You are expected to be present on each school day unless you are ill. It is not possible for any student to successfully complete the outcomes of the courses if they do not attend school regularly.

● If a student’s attendance is unsatisfactory in a particular course, the class teacher – in consultation with the faculty Head Teacher – will issue an N-Warning letter.

18. What do I do if I am dissatisfied with an assessment procedure or disagree with an assessment mark?

● In the first instance, you should discuss the situation with your classroom teacher. ● You may refer the matter to a school review panel (comprising the Year Adviser, Head Teacher

Teaching and Learning and a Deputy Principal) as soon as possible after the assessment task. ● The panel will make a decision and the result will be reported to you. ● In the event that a student is not satisfied with their final assessment rank, an appeal to the Board of

Studies is then possible. ● Any decisions regarding whether or not a task was satisfactorily completed, the subsequent marks

awarded to students and any requirements to re-submit work are at the discretion of the Head Teacher of the subject concerned in the first instance. Any appeal of this decision is to be presented to the School Review Panel.

19. What do I do if I feel that a course has not been taught as per the requirements of the syllabus?

● In the first instance, you should discuss the situation with your classroom teacher. ● Should the classroom teacher be unable to satisfy your queries, you must talk with the KLA Head

Teacher and the Deputy Principal or Principal. 20. What happens when the date of the task has been changed?

● If a task’s due date is to be changed this must be agreed upon by all students in consultation with the course teacher and approved by the Head Teacher for that course.

● Students will be issued with a copy of the task with the new due date and must sign the Assessment Task Variation form (shown on the right). This form outlines the changes made, reason for change and signatures of all affected parties.

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ILLNESS/MISADVENTURE/ABSENCE FORM – STAGE 6 Where student participation and/or performance in a task has been affected by unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the student including: illness, unavoidable lateness or absence.

Student’s name: Year:

Subject: Faculty:

Teacher:

Task: Date due:

Reason:

Supporting evidence attached:

In applying for this special consideration, I assure the Principal that I am not seeking unfair

advantage over other students in this course.

Student’s signature: Date:

Student’s signature Recommendation of Head Teacher:

Head Teacher’s Signature: Date:

I have noted the above request and have taken the following action:

Signature of Principal: Date: Copy of completed form to: ⬜ Student ⬜ Head Teacher ⬜ Class Teacher ⬜ Student’s file

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A GLOSSARY OF KEY WORDS This glossary contains key words that appear frequently in Board of Studies syllabuses, performance

descriptions and examinations.

The purpose behind the glossary is to help students prepare better for the HSC by showing them that certain

keywords are used similarly in examination questions across the different subjects they are studying.

It is important to note that examination questions for the HSC will continue to use self-explanatory terms

such as 'how', or 'why' or 'to what extent'. While key words have a purpose, they will not set limits on

legitimate subject-based questions in examination papers.

Account Account for: state reasons for, report on. Give an account of: narrate a series of events or transactions Analyse Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications Apply Use, utilise, employ in a particular situation Appreciate Make a judgement about the value of Assess Make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results or size Calculate Ascertain/determine from given facts, figures or information Clarify Make clear or plain Classify Arrange or include in classes/categories Compare Show how things are similar or different Construct Make; build; put together items or arguments Contrast Show how things are different or opposite Critically (analyse/evaluate) Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to (analyse/evaluate) Deduce Draw conclusions Define State meaning and identify essential qualities Demonstrate Show by example Describe Provide characteristics and features Discuss Identify issues and provide points for and/or against

Distinguish Recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences between Evaluate Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of Examine Inquire into Explain Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how Extract Choose relevant and/or appropriate details Extrapolate Infer from what is known Identify Recognise and name Interpret Draw meaning from Investigate Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about Justify Support an argument or conclusion Outline Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of Predict Suggest what may happen based on available information Propose Put forward (for example a point of view, idea, argument, suggestion) for consideration or action Recall Present remembered ideas, facts or experiences Recommend Provide reasons in favour Recount Retell a series of events Summarise Express, concisely, the relevant details Synthesise Putting together various elements to make a whole

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AGRICULTURE TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Farm Product

Marketing Practical H2.2 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 T4 W7 15%

2 Experimental Design & Graphing Practical

Research Assignment

H4.1 T1 W7 25%

3 All topics up to Mid-course

Mid-Course Exam

H2.1 H3.4 T1 W10/11 15%

4 Data Analysis Oral Presentation

H3.4 H2.2 H3.3 T2 W9 20%

5 All topics Trial HSC Exam H1.1 H2.1 H2.2 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4 H4.1 H5.1

T3 W4/5 25%

Total 100% ANCIENT HISTORY TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Core Study - Cities of

Vesuvius Source Analysis

H1.1 H3.1 H3.3 H3.5 H4.1 H4.2

T4 W9 25%

2 Spartan Society Source Analysis

H1.1 H1.2 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4 H4.2

T1 W7 25%

3 Historical Periods - Egypt from Amenhotep III to the death of Ramesses II

Research Essay H1.1 H2.1 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4 H3.6 H4.1 H4.2

T2 W9 25%

4 All Topics Trial HSC Exam All T3 W4/5 25% Total 100% BIOLOGY TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Maintaining a Balance Practical Test H5 H6 H11 H12 H13

H14 H15 T4 W5 25%

2 Maintaining a Balance Blueprint of Life

Mid-Course Exam

H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H9 H10

T1 W10/11 15%

3 The Search for Better Health Communication

Research Project

H4 H11 H12 H13 H14 T2 W9 25%

4 All Trial HSC Exam H1-H12 T3 W4/5 35% Total 100%

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BUSINESS STUDIES TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Human Resources Research

Business Report

H2 H4 H5 H7 H8 H9 T4 W8 25%

2 Finance Stimulus Based Skills

H2 H10 T1 W8 25%

4 Marketing Research Case Study & Extended Response

H1 H4 H5 H9 T2 W8 25%

5 All Trial HSC Exam H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H8 H9 H10

T3 W4/5 25%

Total 100% CHEMISTRY TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Production of Materials Research Task H1 H4 H13 T4 W6 20% 2 The Acidic Environment Topic Test H1 H2 H4 H5 H6 H7

H8 H9 H10 H13 T1 W10/11 15%

3 Chemical Monitoring and Management

Data Analysis Task

H4 H10 H11 H13 H14 H15

T2 W6 20%

4 Option Practical Assessment

H1 H3 H4 H11 H12 H13 H14 H15

T2 W10 15%

5 HSC Trial Examination Examination H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 H10 H11 H12 H13 H14 H15

T3 W4/5 30%

Total 100% COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Research Methodology Independent

Research Project

H1.1 T1 W3 30%

2 All Mid-Course Exam

H2.2 H3.1 H4.1 H4.2 H5.1 H5.2 H6.1 H6.2

T1 W10/11 20%

3 Groups in Context Case Study H3.2 H3.3 H3.4 T2 W7 20% 4 All Trial HSC Exam H2.2 H3.1 H4.1 H4.2

H5.1 H5.2 H6.1 H6.2 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4 H2.3

T3 W4/5 30%

Total 100% CONSTRUCTION – VET Competency Based Assessment - A competency-based approach to assessment will be used and will be ongoing through the course. A participant is judged either competent or not yet competent. If a student does not obtain a satisfactory standard in their first attempt they may attempt that competency again by making the necessary arrangements with the assessor. 35 hours of work placement is a mandatory component during the HSC year. Students have the option of electing to undertake a HSC examination with results able to contribute towards a ATAR. In the case of illness or misadventure during or prior to the HSC examination an accurate estimate based on the Trial examination (or similar exam) will be submitted to the Board of Studies.

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DANCE TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Core Performance

Major Study Practical and Interview

H1.1 H1.2 H2.1 H2.2 H2.3

T1 W6 20%

2 Core Appreciation Essay H1.3 H4.2 H4.2 H4.3 H4.4 H4.5

T1 W10 10%

3 Core Composition Major Study

Practical Interview

H1.1 H1.2 H2.1 H2.2 H2.3 H1.3 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4

T2 W4 25%

4 Exam - Practical (Core Performance, Core Composition, Major Performance, Major Composition) Exam - Theory

Practical Interview Essay

H1.1 H1.2 H1.3 H2.1 H2.2 H2.3 H1.3 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4 H4.1 H4.2 H4.3 H4.4 H4.5

T2 W10 T3 W4/5

35% 10%

Total 100% DRAMA TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Studies in Drama

(Making, Performing and Critically Studying)

Essay, Logbook and Performance

H1.1 H1.2 H1.3 H1.5 H1.7 H1.9 H2.3 H2.4 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4 H3.5

T4 W10 15%

2 Contemporary Australian Theatre Practice (Making, Performing and Critically Studying) Individual Project

Essay, Logbook and Performance and Presentation of IP

H1.1 H1.2 H1.3 H1.4 H1.5 H1.6 H1.7 H1.8 H1.9 H2.1 H2.2 H2.3 H2.4 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4 H3.5

T1 W8 30%

3 Group Devised (Making and Performing)

Logbook and Performance

H1.1 H1.2 H1.3 H1.4 H1.6 H1.8 H1.9 H2 H3.2 H3.3 H3.5

T2 W8

15%

4 Exam – Practical (Performing) Exam –Theory (Critically Studying)

IP/GD & Logbook Trial HSC Exam

H1 H2 H3.3 H3.5 H3.1 H3.2 H3.4 H3.5

T3 W1 T3 W4/5

30% 10%

Total 100% EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Topic 1 – Tectonic

Impacts Research H2 H3 H4 H5 H10

H12 H13 H14 H16 T4 W5 25%

2 Tectonic Impacts Environments through Time

Mid-Course Exam

H1 H2 H3 H6 H7 H8 H9 H13 H14

T1 W10/11 25%

3 Topic 3 – Caring for the Country

Practical Skills H1 H4 H10 H11 H12 H13 H14 H1 5 H16

T2 W3 25%

4 Topics 1, 2, 3 + Option Trial HSC Exam H1 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 H10 H14

T3 W4/5 25%

Total 100%

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ENGINEERING STUDIES TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Civil Structures Report H1.2 H2.1 H2.2 H3.1

H3.2 H4.1 H5.1 H6.1 T4 W9 20%

2 Personal and Public Transport

Mid-Course Exam

H3.1 H3.3 H4.1 H4.2 H6.2

T1 W10/11 20%

3 Aeronautical Report H1.1 H2.1 H2.2 H3.2 H3.3 H4.1 H4.3 H5.1 H5.2 H6.1

T2 W7 20%

4 Telecommunications + all others

Trial HSC Exam All T3 W4/5 40%

Total 100%

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ENGLISH ADVANCED TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Area of Study -

Discovery -The Tempest Representing / writing

H1 H3 H4 H7 H8 H10

T4 W6 10%

2 Area of Study- Discovery- The Tempest

Writing H1 H3 H4 H7 H8 H10

T4 W8 10%

3 MODULE B : Critical Study of Texts- Speeches

Listening /Viewing

H1 H2 H3 H6 H7 H19

T1 W8 20%

4 MODULE A : Comparative Study of Texts and Context- Novel / Poetry

Reading / Writing H1 H2 H5 H10 H11 T2 W6 15%

5 MODULE C : Representation and Text- The Crucible

Speaking / Viewing

H1 H2 H5 H10 T2 W10 20%

6 All Trial HSC Exam Reading/ Writing

H3 H4 H7 H12A H13 T3 W4/5 25%

Total 100% ENGLISH STANDARD TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Area of Study -

Discovery ( Drama) Representation / writing

H3 H8 H10 H11 T4 W6 10%

2 Area of Study – Discovery ( Drama)

Writing H3 H8 H10 T4 W8 10%

3 Close Study of Text (Poetry)

Reading/ Viewing

H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 T1 W6 20%

4 Texts and Society ( Novel)

Oral

H9 H11 H12 H13 T2 W6 15%

5 Experience through language ( Film)

Listening/ Viewing

H1 H2 H3 H4 H6 H7 T2 W10 20%

6 ALL Trial HSC Exam Reading/ Writing

H1 H2 H3 H8 H10 T3 W4/5 25%

Total 100%

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ENGLISH STUDIES TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 English and the family

Life Listening H1.3 H3.1 T4 W4 10%

2 English and the family Life

Reading/ Writing H1.1 H1.2 H2.3 T4 W8 15%

3 English in Sport

Oral/ Writing H11 H1.4 H3.2 T1 W8 20%

4 English in Citizenship, Community and Cultural Identity.

Reading/ Writing/ Representing

H2.2 H4.1 H4.2 T2 W8 15%

5 Portfolio Writing H1.4 H2.2 H3.2 T3 W2 20% 6 Trial HSC exam Reading/ writing H1 H2 H3 T3 W4/5 20% Total 100% ENGLISH EXTENSION 1 (Total marks are out of 50) TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Module A: Genre

Elective 3 - Science Fiction

Oral/ Reading/ Representing/ Writing

H1 H2 H3 T1 W4 30%

2 Module A: Genre Elective 3 - Science Fiction

Writing Portfolio H1 H2 H3 T2 W8 40%

3 All

Trial HSC Exam Reading/Writing

H1 H2 H3 T3 W4/5 30%

Total 100% ENGLISH EXTENSION 2 (Total marks are out of 50) TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Major Work Oral/Viva Voce H1 H1.1 H1.2 H1.3 T1 W6 20% 2 Major Work Report H1 H1.1 H1.2 H1.3

H2 H2.1 H2.2 H2.3 T2 W6 30%

3 Major Work Draft – Major Work

H1.1 H1.2 H1.3 H2.1 H2.2 H2.3

T3 W2 50%

Total 100%

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GEOGRAPHY TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Ecosystems at Risk Report H1 H2 H5 H8 H9 H13 T4 W8 25% 2 Urban Places In Class Exam H3 H5 H9 H10 H11

H12 H13 T1 W8 20%

3 People and Economic Activity

Research Essay H3 H4 H6 H7 H9 H13 T2 W10 25%

4 All Trial HSC Exam H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H9 10 H11 H12 H13

T3 W4/5 30%

Total 100% HOSPITALITY – VET Competency Based Assessment - A competency-based approach to assessment will be used and will be ongoing through the course. A participant is judged either competent or not yet competent. If a student does not obtain a satisfactory standard in their first attempt they may attempt that competency again by making the necessary arrangements with the assessor. 35 hours of work placement is a mandatory component during the HSC year. Students have the option of electing to undertake a HSC examination with results able to contribute towards an ATAR. In the case of illness or misadventure during or prior to the HSC examination an accurate estimate based on the Trial examination (or similar exam) will be submitted to the Board of Studies. INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TIMBER TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Major Project Planning &

Portfolio H1.2 H2.1 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H4.1 H4.2 H4.3 H5.1 H5.2

T4 W8 15%

2 Industry Study Industry Study H1.2 H1.3 H4.3 H7.1 T1 W6 10%

3 Major Project Practical and Portfolio

H1.2 H2.1 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H4.1 H4.2 H4.3 H5.1 H5.2 H6.1 H6.2

T2 W10 45%

4 Examination Trial HSC Exam H1.1 H1.3 H3.1 H7.1 H7.2

T3 W4/5 30%

Total 100%

LEGAL STUDIES TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Human Rights Short Answer

Take Home H1 H3 H4 H6 H7 T4 W9 20%

2 Crime Essay Take Home

H2 H8 H9 H13 T1 W7 25%

3 Consumers Essay Take Home

H3 H4 H6 H8 H9 H10 T2 W7 25%

4 All Trial HSC Exam H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H9 H10

T3 W4/5 30%

Total 100%

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LIFESTYLE STUDIES TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Lifestyle Choices and

Management Research H1.1, H2.1, H3.2 Week 9,

Term 4 25%

2 Budgeting and Personal Finance

Topic Test H1.3, H2.2, H3.2 Week 9, Term 1

25%

3 International Travel Research H4.1, H4.2, H4.3, H5.2 Week 7, Term 2

25%

4 Personal Safety Topic Test H1.1, H4.1, H5.1 Week 2, Term 3

25%

Total 100%

MATHEMATICS TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Geometric Applications

of the Derivative, Integration

Class Test H1 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 T4 W9 15%

2 All Topics to date Mid-Course Exam

H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9

T1 W10/11 30%

3 Series and Sequences Calculus of the Physical World

Class Test H1 H2 H5 H9 T2 W7 15%

4 All Trial HSC Exam H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9

T3 W4/5 40%

Total 100% MATHEMATICS GENERAL 1 TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Completion of 1st four

Work Booklets Classwork MG1-H

1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 VA T4 W9 20%

2 All Topics to date Mid-Course Examination

MG1-H 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 VA

T1 W10/11 30%

3 Electricity and Sustainability of Energy Interprets Distributions and Sets of Data

Class Unit Test MG1-H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VA

T2 W7 10%

4 Completion of six Work Booklets

Classwork MG1-H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VA

T2 W9 30%

5 Statistics Probability Body Measurement

Class Unit Test MG1-H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VA

T3 W2 10%

Total 100% MATHEMATICS GENERAL 2 TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Credit and Borrowing

Area and Volume Algebra

Test MG2-H 4 5 6 VA

T4 W9 10%

2 Mathematics and Resources

Independent Learning Task

MG2-H 2 3 4 5 6 10 VA

T1 W3 10%

3 Credit and Borrowing Area and Volume Algebra Resources

Mid-Course Examination

MG2-H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VA

T1 W10/11 30%

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Data Trigonometry Probability

4 Mathematics and Health Independent Learning Task

MG2-H 1 2 3 5 7 9 10 VA

T2 W9 10%

5 All of the above plus Annuities, Loan Repayments, Normal Distribution Modelling Linear and Spherical Geometry

Trial HSC Exam MG2-H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 VA

T3 W4/5 40%

Total 100% MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1 TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Mathematical Induction

and Binomial Theorem Class Test HE1 HE2 HE3 HE7 T4 W8 15%

2 All Topics to date Mid-Course Exam

HE1 HE2 HE3 HE4 HE6 HE7

T1 W10/11 30%

3 Integration Exponential Growth and Linear Motion Polynomials

Class Test HE1 HE2 HE3 HE5 HE6 HE7

T2 W8 15%

4 All Topics Trial HSC Exam HE1 HE2 HE3 HE4 HE5 HE6 HE7

T3 W4/5 40%

Total 100% MODERN HISTORY TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 World War I Source Analysis H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H3.4

H3.5 T4 W8 20%

2 National Study – South Africa 1960-1994

Research/Essay H1.1 H1.2 H2.1 H3.2 H3.4 H3.5 H4.1 H4.2

T1 W6 25%

3 Personality Nelson Mandela

Research/Oral H1.1 H1.2 H2.1 H3.2 H3.4 H3.5 H4.1 H4.2

T2 W8 25%

4 All Trial HSC Exam H1.1 H1.2 H2.1 H3.3 H4.1 H4.2

T3 W4/5 30%

Total 100% MUSIC I TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 An Instrument and its

Repertoire Written and Practical

H1 H2 H5 H9 T4 W9 20%

2 Music for Small Ensemble

Written and Practical

H1 H6 H7 H9 H10 T1 W9 25%

3 Own Choice from Syllabus

Written and Practical

H1 H2 H3 H8 T2 W9 25%

4 All Topics Trial HSC Exam H1 H4 H6 H11 T3 W4/5 30% Total 100%

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & HEALTH / PHYSICAL EDUCATION TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Sports Medicine Demonstrate and

Construct H13 H17 H8 T4 W6 20%

2 Health Priorities Analysis & Interpretation

H1 H2 H4 H14 H15 T1 W6 25%

3 Factors Affecting Performance

Research & Evaluate

H7 H8 H10 H11 H16 H17

T2 W6 25%

4 All Areas + Options

Trial HSC Exam H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 H10 H11 H13 H14 H15 H16 H17

T3 W4/5 30%

Total 100% PHYSICS TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Space Independent

Research H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H13

T4 W7 15%

2 Skills Practical H11 H12 H13 H14 H15

T1 W7 25%

3 Space/Motors Mid-Course Exam

H6 H7 H9 T1 W10/11 20%

4 Ideas to Implementation Independent Research

H3 H4 H5 H13 H14 H16

T2 W7 10%

5 All Trial HSC Exam H6 H7 H8 H9 H10 T3 W4/5 30% Total 100% PRIMARY INDUSTRIES – VET Competency Based Assessment - A competency based approach to assessment will be used and will be ongoing through the course. A participant is judged either competent or not yet competent. If a student does not obtain a satisfactory standard in their first attempt they may attempt that competency again by making the necessary arrangements with the assessor. 35 hours of work placement is a mandatory component during the HSC year. Students have the option of electing to undertake a HSC examination with results able to contribute towards an ATAR. In the case of illness or misadventure during or prior to the HSC examination an accurate estimate based on the Trial examination (or similar exam) will be submitted to the Board of Studies. SENIOR SCIENCE TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Lifestyle Chemistry Practical H4, H7, H8, H11, H12,

H13, H14 T4 W6 20%

2 Medical Technology - Bionics

Analysis of Secondary Sources

H1, H3, H4, H12, H13 T1 W5 20%

3 Lifestyle Chemistry and Medical Technology - Bionics

Mid-Course Exam

H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H12, H13, H14

T1 W10/11 20%

4 Information Systems and Disasters

Research and Speech

H3, H4, H10, H12, H13 T2 W9 20%

5 All topics Trial HSC Exam H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H12, H13, H14

T3 W4/5 20%

Total 100%

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SPORT LIFE & RECREATION TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT 1 Sport Administration Report 1.2 1.4 5.1 5.4 T4 W8 20% 2 Sport Coaching &

Training Planning and Application

1.3 3.1 3.2 T1 W8 20%

3 Movement Skills Skill Evaluation 1.1 3.4 4.1 4.4 4.5 5.2 5.5

T2 W10 30%

4 Trial HSC Exam All Outcomes included T3 W4/5 30% Total 100%

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TEXTILES TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT

1 Contemporary Designer Research

Task

H1.1. H1.2 H2.1 H6.1 T1 W6 25%

2 Cultural Study Research Task H1.2H2.1 H6.1 T2 W6 25%

3 Experimentation Investigation H3.1 H3.2 H4.1 H4.2 T3 W2 30%

4 Trial HSC Exam Trial HSC Exam H1.1 H1.2 H2.1 H3.2

H3.1 H4.1 H4.2 H6.1

T3 W4/5 20%

Total 100%

VISUAL ARTS TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT

1 Written Research Task: Artist’s Practice

Research Task H7 H8 T4 W7 10%

2 Development of the BOW

Journal H1 H3 H4 T1 W7 30%

3 Extended Written Response

Essay H9 T2 W7 20%

4 Trial HSC Examination Major BOW & Written Exam

H2 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 H10

T3 W1 T3 W4/5

20% 20%

Total 100% WORK STUDIES TASK TOPIC FORMAT OUTCOMES DUE WEIGHT

1 Managing Work and Life Commitments

Research Task H5 H8 H9 T4 W9 20%

2 Personal Finance Class Test H4 H7 T1 W7 20% 3 Workplace Issues Research/

Presentation H1 H5 T2 W7 15%

4 Self-Employment Interview/ Report

H2 H4 H6 T3 W6 15%

5 Workplace Reports Timesheets/ Reports

H1 H2 H3 End of T4,1,2,3

30%

Total 100%

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GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT CALENDAR Term 4 2017

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4 Earth and Environmental Science, English Studies, Lifestyle Studies, Modern History

Week 5 Biology

Week 6 Chemistry, English Advanced, English Standard, PDHPE, Senior Science

Week 7 Agriculture, Physics, Visual Arts

Week 8 Business Studies, English Advanced, English Standard, Geography, Mathematics Ext 1, Sport Life & Recreation

Week 9 Ancient History, Engineering Studies, Legal Studies, Lifestyle Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics General 1, Mathematics General 2, Music 1, Work Studies

Week 10 Drama

Week 11

Term 1 2018

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3 Community & Family Studies, Mathematics General 2

Week 4 English Extension 1

Week 5 Senior Science

Week 6 Dance, English Advanced, English Standard, English Extension 2, Modern History, PDHPE, Textiles

Week 7 Agriculture, Ancient History, Legal Studies, Physics, Visual Arts, Work Studies

Week 8 Business Studies, Drama, English Studies, Geography, Sport Life & Recreation

Week 9

Music 1, Lifestyle Studies

Week 10/11

Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Dance (Wk10), Community & Family Studies, Earth and Environmental Science, English Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics General 1, Mathematics General 2, Mathematics Extension 1, Physics, Senior Science

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Week 4 Dance

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Week 6 Chemistry, English Standard, English Extension 2, PDHPE, Physics, Textiles

Week 7 Community & Family Studies, Engineering Studies, Legal Studies, Lifestyle Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics General 1,Physics, Visual Arts, Work Studies

Week 8 Business Studies, English Studies, English Extension 2, Mathematics Extension 1, Modern History

Week 9 Agriculture, Ancient History, Biology, Mathematics General 1, Mathematics General 2, Music 1, Senior Science

Week 10 Chemistry, Dance, English Standard, Geography, Sport Life & Recreation

Term 3 2018

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Week 2 English Studies, English Extension 2, Lifestyle Studies, Mathematics General 1, Textiles

Week 3 ASSESSMENT FREE PERIOD

Week 4/5 Trial HSC Examinations

Agriculture, Ancient History, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Community & Family Studies, Drama, Earth & Environmental Science, Engineering Studies, Dance, English Advanced, English Standard, English Ext 1, Geography, Industrial Technology Timber, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics General 1, Mathematics General 2, Mathematics Ext 1, Modern History, Music 1, PDHPE, Physics, Senior Science, Sport Life & Recreation, Textiles, Visual Arts

Week 6 Work Studies

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Grafton High School

For further information Grafton High School

Mary St Grafton NSW 2460

T. 6642 3355

www. grafton-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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