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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SUVA World Class Citizens ~ Lifelong Learners

24 July, 2014

Assessment Outlines – Semester Two

An Introduction Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning and is on-going at ISS. Assessment

tasks for Semester Two are contained in this booklet and they are listed by subject. The tasks

are also ordered by the week when they are due; you will find this at the back of the book.

Please note the following points:

The weeks are ordered over the entire semester, weeks 1 – 18.

Student task sheets should be printed out and given to students, with the relevant

marking criteria included.

Not all tasks are done at home. Some are done in class and these are indicated by an

asterisk. In addition to these major assessment tasks, smaller, formative tasks may be

issued in the intervening weeks.

Due dates are approximate and are provided more as a guide for when the assessments

should take place. They may change if unforeseen circumstances prevent them from

happening.

The Arts in year 6 are offered over a 12 week period each. The weeks indicated as due

dates correspond to the duration of the course.

Please do not hesitate to contact the teacher concerned or either of us, for clarification if

required.

Mere Fong Megan Navunisaravi

Head of Middle School Head of High School

Week DueTopic Assessment Item

Year:10

International School SuvaAssessment Outlines - Semester Two, 2014

Criteria:

Option Name: Art Teacher(s):K Reimann

3Sources Written Task- Artwork Analysis Knowledge and Understanding

11Sources *Practical- Examination Practical Application Personal Reflection and Evaluation

11Sources Visual Art Process Diary- Examination support evidence

Practical Application Knowledge and Understanding Personal Reflection and Evaluation

Course Outline

The course of study this semester involves preparation for the two external IGCSE Art examinations. Eight weeks are spent in preparation. Students will develop ideas based on the criteria, experiment with materials and complete two A2 sheets (four sides) of supporting studies for each examination. Each examination is eight hours long.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Biology Teacher(s):K Stice

4Drugs and Socitey Debate Research and Presentation of Sourced Information

5Plant Nutrition Experiment Experimental Skills and Investigation

6Semester Content *Examination Knowledge and understanding

Course Outline

Students start the semester by reviewing topics related to the nervous system and aspects of nervous control. They then learn about homeostasis and the endocrine system. Topics in plant science are introduced, including fertilizers and their use and misuse. The students will review all topics in the process of preparation for the external examinations.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Business Studies Teacher(s):S Baleilevuka

3Human Resource Management Powerpoint presentation Knowledge and understandingApplications and SkillsJudgement and DecisionmakingResearch and Presentation

4HRM, Location decisions and workforce environment

Fieldwork report Knowledge and understandingApplications and SkillsJudgment and Decision-making

6Exchange rates and international trade. Role of Trade Unions and collective bargaining.

*Examination (Mock) Knowledge and understandingApplications and SkillsJudgment and Decision-makingResearch and Presentation

Course Outline

This semester students will examine business topics related to human needs and rewards. Students will look at the role of a human resources department, motivation and rewards, management styles and manpower. They will also study the relationship between business and government which entails looking at the impact of business on society and the regulation of businesses by government. Students will learn about location decisions, the workforce and the working environment, employment, external costs and benefits, exchange rates and the business cycle. There will be an excursion to the Flour Mills of Fiji where students will observe different methods of production and also find out more on how the business carries out its different functions.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Chinese Teacher(s):C Chen

9All Topics * Oral presentation Oral Expression

9All Topics * Listening Listening Comprehension

10All topics Reading assignment Reading Comprehension

10All topics Writing Assignment Written Expression

Course Outline

This semester will focus on the improvement of speaking and writing skills. Five topics will be introduced to develop the students’ vocabulary, sentence structure and accuracy in grammar. Students will be required to conduct listening exercises and oral presentations on a variety of different topics in class. Reading and writing assignments will be given as homework. These tasks will contribute to the students final achievement grade for this semester. By the end of the course, students will improve their confidence in presenting their ideas in oral and written language.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Coordinated Science Teacher(s):A Bijay/A Damuyawa/S

Veisamasama

4Fertilizers (Chemistry) PowerPoint Presentation Research and Presentation of Sourced Information

5Ecology (Biology) Designed Experiment Experimental Skills and Investigation

6Semester Content for Coordinated Science

*Term Test Knowledge and Understanding

Course Outline

In Biology, the semester begins with population studies. An ecology focus comes next, where students look at the interactions of an organism with its environment, conservation issues and selected cycles (water, carbon and nitrogen). Finally, the students revise evolution and inheritance.

In Physics, students begin the semester by looking at the relation between electricity and magnetism, then they move on to radioactive decay and the uses of radioactive isotopes. They compare alpha, beta and gamma radiation. This then leads into discussion of half-life and the dangers of ionising radiation. The semester ends with revision of all topics.

In Chemistry, students begin by looking at physical and chemical changes and reversible reactions. This is followed by investigation of the manufacture of ammonia and sulfuric acid both which use gases from the air as reactants and then the chemical composition of fertilizers and their effects on plants. Towards the end of the semester, students will study the variety of purification techniques available to chemists. The course is completed by looking at common polllutants.

Revision will be ongoing in the lead up to both the Mock Examination in Week 7 and the final examinations with IGCSE papers from previous years being used as preparation.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Dance Teacher(s):C No

5Contemporary Dance Research Assignment Knowkedge and Understanding

8Contemporary Dance Group Performance Practical Application

8Contemporary Dance Solo Performance Practical Application

9Contemporary Dance Journal Personal Reflection and Evaluation

Course Outline

The Year 10 Dance course explores the study of different contemporary dance styles. Students will undergo a detailed study which will encompass research and practical application of principles of contemporary dance in workshops. Group activities will link the theory and practical application, preparing students for group performances in the fourth term.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Drama Teacher(s):A Karountzos/A Mahoney

3Scripted performance Character construction Knowledge and Understanding

6Scripted performance *Performance Practical Application

10Assessing performances Essay Personal reflection and evaluation

11Assessing performances Journal Personal reflection and evaluation

Course Outline

Students will examine the developing a script for performance. This will incorporate features such as style, characterization, genre and the unity of dramatic elements. Students will be given the opportunity to work extensively on a collaborative project, enabling them to create a performance for a specific audience. Through this experience, they will learn methods to help them effectively and critically evaluate theatrical performances.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: English Language and Literature Teacher(s):L Fuller/L Rushon/N Raj

5Drama Study - 'The Tempest' *In Class Unit Test Knowledge and understandingThinking and InquiryCommunication Skills

7Writing and Comprehension Skills *Mock IGCSE ExaminationLanguage

Knowledge and understandingThinking and InquiryCommunication Skills

7All Units:Poetry (Year 9)Novel StudyShort Story StudyDrama Study

*Mock IGCSE ExaminationLiterature

Knowledge and understandingThinking and InquiryCommunication Skills

Course Outline

In the third term, students begin by studying William Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest'. A unit test mid-term will assess reading/listening comprehension and personal response to the various issues presented. In addition, students will continue to prepare for their IGCSE examinations and complete a set of formal mock examinations. In the early weeks of the final term, students will participate in a writing skills unit. They will engage in a non-assessed series of interactive seminar-style oral presentations. This intensive focus on punctuation, grammar, word choices, and structure will enhance the students' ability to make sentences and paragraphs clear and interesting as they continue to prepare for their IGCSE externally moderated assessments. Finally, students will sit their IGCSE examinations.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: French Teacher(s):A Neirinck

7Term 3 topics *Reading comprehension Comprehension

7Term 3 topics *Writing Vocabulary, grammar, communication

8Term 3 topics *Listening Comprehension

8Term 3 topics *Speaking Vocabulary, grammar, communication, comprehension

Course Outline

This semester students will discuss life in school and extra-curricular activities. The theme 'Future Plans and Employment' will allow students to have insight on work experience. Two other themes to be explored are 'Housing' and 'Protecting the Environment'. All four language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening will be practised and assessed.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Global Perspectives Teacher(s):M Masonis

1Global Issues Group Project Researching, understanding and presenting issuesAnalysing and evaluating issues and sourcesExploring and reflecting on perspectivesCollaborating with others and evaluating outcome

8Global Issues Individual Research Study Researching, understanding and presenting issuesAnalysing and evaluating issues and sourcesExploring and reflecting on perspectives

15Global Issues *Written Examination Researching, understanding and presenting issuesAnalysing and evaluating issues and sourcesExploring and reflecting on perspectives

16Global Issues *Personal Evaluation Researching, understanding and presenting issuesAnalysing and evaluating issues and sourcesExploring and reflecting on perspectives

Course Outline

This semester students will undertake and complete their Group Project report and the second of their Individual Research Studies. Both of these assessment items are internally assessed and then moderated by Cambridge International Examinations. Students are free to choose their own topics to research and report upon, however they must choose a topic from the prescribed list and they cannot study the same topic for the project and the study. In addition, students will undertake regular examination practice with a focus on developing their skills of interpretation and time management. Students will also take their final IGCSE wriiten examination and give their own personal evaluation of their Global Perspectives experience.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: History Teacher(s):M Waqainabete

3Peace Treaties, Russia 1905 - 1941, Collapse of International order; UN

UN research paper Knowledge and understandingApplications and SkillsJudgment and Decision-makingResearch and Presentation

7All Topics *IGCSE Mock Examination Knowledge and understandingApplications and SkillsJudgment and Decision-making

Course Outline

Students will learn about the United Nations and then focus on revision and examination preparation. Their course of study will focus on Russia 1905 - 1941, the peace treaties of 1919 - 1923, the League of Nations, the collapse of the international order in the 1930's and the Cold War up to 1989.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Information & Communication Technology Teacher(s):M Khatri

5Systems Analysis and Design Assignment Knowledge and UnderstandingProblem-solving & RealizationResearch & Communication

7All Topics * Theory Test (Mock Examination) Knowledge and Understanding

7Website, Data Analysis & Powerpoint * Practical Test 2 (Mock Examination)

Knowledge and UnderstandingPractical Skills

7Word Processing & Database Application

* Practical Test 1(Mock Examination)

Knowledge and UnderstandingPractical Skills

Course Outline

The focus for this semester is on systems analysis. Students will learn the difference between the user and technical documentation and in doing so, learn how to create these documentations. They will then be able to sugget improvements to a given existing system. Students will be assessed using IGCSE-ICT style examinations in week 6 and 7 that will include all topics covered in Year 9 and 10.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Accelerated Mathematics Teacher(s):S Sharma

4Binomial ExpansionDifferentiation

*Test Knowledge and Understanding, Application and Reasoning

9Applied DifferentiationIntegration

*Test Knowledge and Understanding, Application and Reasoning

11Whole semester's work *Unit Examination Knowledge and Understanding, Application and Reasoning

Course Outline

This semester students will cover topics from AS and A Level mathematics offered by Cambridge University. The main focus will be on Differentiation and Integration. Students will learn the various rules of differentiation and the use of calculus to solve graphical and related rate problems.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Extended Mathematics Teacher(s):J Chandra

5Paper 6 Type Questions *Modelling and Investigation Test Application and Reasoning

5All Topics *Non Calculator Test Knowledge and Understanding

7All Topics *Mock Examination Knowledge and Understanding, Application and Reasoning

Course Outline

The second semester will focus on covering topics in transformations, vectors, two variable statistics, further functions and logarithms. Unit tests will be ongoing up to the final examination with IGCSE papers from previous years being attempted as the course progresses. This will help students work on their examination skills in readiness for the external examination.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Core Mathematics Teacher(s):A Marsden

All topics Ongoing Past Examination Papers Knowledge and UnderstandingApplication and Reasoning

5Symmetry, transformations, probability and statistics.

*Test 1 Knowledge and UnderstandingApplication and Reasoning

7All topics *Mock Examination Knowledge and UnderstandingApplication and Reasoning

Course Outline

The second semester will focus on covering topics in statistics and probability. Unit tests and revision will be ongoing in the lead up to the final examination with IGCSE papers from previous years being used as preparation.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Music Teacher(s):C Yao

6Solo and Ensemble performance Performance Practical Application Personal Reflection and Evaluation

9Historical Development *Research Knowledge and Understanding

9Creating Composition Practical Application

10Theory Musicology *Semester Exam Knowledge and Understanding Personal Reflection and Evaluation

Course Outline

This semester the students will develop an understanding of Western music. They will cover the basic stylistic elements of melody, rhythm, harmony, performance media, texture and timbre related to this genre. Major composers and their works will also be discussed. The students will continue to study music theory and composition, writing a sixteen bar melody. Practical work will continue, in both a solo and ensemble capacity.


Year:10


Criteria:

Option Name: Physical Education Teacher(s):J Liew/F Mario

2Net/Wall Games:Large ball skills required for volleyball.Game senseCompetition

Ongoing Practical AssessmentParticipation in lunchtime Competitions.Participation in school team squad training sessions

Practical Skills and ApplicationPersonal Development Evaluation

5Invasion/ territory Games:Large ball skills related to Basketball and netball.Drills and tactics to develop skill and game sense


Practical Skills and ApplicationPersonal Development Evaluation

12Drug Use and AbuseHuman Reproduction, Sexuality and Intimacy

*Research and presentation*Examination

Practical Skills and ApplicationPersonal Development EvaluationKnowledge and UnderstandingResearch Analysis and Presentation

12Fitness *Beep Test Personal Development EvaluationKnowledge and Understanding

Course Outline

This semester students look at the issues regarding drug use and abuse, human reproduction, sexuality and intimacy. In practical sessions they will be looking at the biomechanics of movement and the physiology of training and how they work to improve skills. Skills mastery, game sense and tactics will be a focus in the net/wall game of Volleyball. Participation in school and club team sport training and competition is considered for assessment and will provide valuable information for personal self evaluation. Personal fitness remains and important focus and fitness test each term will be part of their assessment.

Year: 10

Topic Assessment Week Due


Option Name Teacher(s)

All topics Ongoing Past Examination Papers

Core Mathematics A Marsden

1Global Issues Group ProjectGlobal Perspectives M Masonis

2Net/Wall Games:Large ball skills required for volleyball.Game senseCompetition


Physical Education J Liew/F Mario

3Sources Written Task- Artwork AnalysisArt K Reimann

3Human Resource Management Powerpoint presentationBusiness Studies S Baleilevuka

3Scripted performance Character constructionDrama A Karountzos/A Mahoney

3Peace Treaties, Russia 1905 - 1941, Collapse of International order; UN

UN research paperHistory M Waqainabete

4Binomial ExpansionDifferentiation

*TestAccelerated Mathematics S Sharma

4Drugs and Socitey DebateBiology K Stice

4HRM, Location decisions and workforce environment

Fieldwork reportBusiness Studies S Baleilevuka

4Fertilizers (Chemistry) PowerPoint PresentationCoordinated Science A Bijay/A Damuyawa/S Veisamasama

5Plant Nutrition ExperimentBiology K Stice

5Ecology (Biology) Designed ExperimentCoordinated Science A Bijay/A Damuyawa/S Veisamasama

5Symmetry, transformations, probability and statistics.

*Test 1Core Mathematics A Marsden

5Contemporary Dance Research AssignmentDance C No

5Drama Study - 'The Tempest' *In Class Unit TestEnglish Language and Literature L Fuller/L Rushon/N Raj

5Paper 6 Type Questions *Modelling and Investigation TestExtended Mathematics J Chandra

5All Topics *Non Calculator TestExtended Mathematics J Chandra

5Systems Analysis and Design AssignmentInformation & Communication Technology

M Khatri

5Invasion/ territory Games:Large ball skills related to Basketball and netball.Drills and tactics to develop skill and game sense



6Semester Content *ExaminationBiology K Stice

6Exchange rates and international trade. Role of Trade Unions and collective bargaining.

*Examination (Mock)Business Studies S Baleilevuka

Year: 10




6Semester Content for Coordinated Science

*Term TestCoordinated Science A Bijay/A Damuyawa/S Veisamasama

6Scripted performance *PerformanceDrama A Karountzos/A Mahoney

6Solo and Ensemble performance PerformanceMusic C Yao

7All topics *Mock ExaminationCore Mathematics A Marsden

7All Units:Poetry (Year 9)Novel StudyShort Story StudyDrama Study

*Mock IGCSE ExaminationLiterature

English Language and Literature L Fuller/L Rushon/N Raj

7Writing and Comprehension Skills *Mock IGCSE ExaminationLanguage

English Language and Literature L Fuller/L Rushon/N Raj

7All Topics *Mock ExaminationExtended Mathematics J Chandra

7Term 3 topics *Reading comprehensionFrench A Neirinck

7Term 3 topics *WritingFrench A Neirinck

7All Topics *IGCSE Mock ExaminationHistory M Waqainabete

7Website, Data Analysis & Powerpoint * Practical Test 2 (Mock Examination)

Information & Communication Technology

M Khatri

7Word Processing & Database Application

* Practical Test 1(Mock Examination)

Information & Communication Technology

M Khatri

7All Topics * Theory Test (Mock Examination)Information & Communication Technology

M Khatri

8Contemporary Dance Group PerformanceDance C No

8Contemporary Dance Solo PerformanceDance C No

8Term 3 topics *SpeakingFrench A Neirinck

8Term 3 topics *ListeningFrench A Neirinck

8Global Issues Individual Research StudyGlobal Perspectives M Masonis

9Applied DifferentiationIntegration

*TestAccelerated Mathematics S Sharma

9All Topics * ListeningChinese C Chen

9All Topics * Oral presentationChinese C Chen

9Contemporary Dance JournalDance C No

9Historical Development *ResearchMusic C Yao

Year: 10




9Creating CompositionMusic C Yao

10All topics Reading assignmentChinese C Chen

10All topics Writing AssignmentChinese C Chen

10Assessing performances EssayDrama A Karountzos/A Mahoney

10Theory Musicology *Semester ExamMusic C Yao

11Whole semester's work *Unit ExaminationAccelerated Mathematics S Sharma

11Sources Visual Art Process Diary- Examination support evidence

Art K Reimann

11Sources *Practical- ExaminationArt K Reimann

11Assessing performances JournalDrama A Karountzos/A Mahoney

12Drug Use and AbuseHuman Reproduction, Sexuality and Intimacy

*Research and presentation*Examination


12Fitness *Beep TestPhysical Education Liew/F Mario

15Global Issues *Written ExaminationGlobal Perspectives M Masonis

16Global Issues *Personal EvaluationGlobal Perspectives M Masonis

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