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Northern Beaches Secondary College
Balgowlah Boys Campus
Year 10 2015
Half Yearly Examination Study Guide
CONTENTS
CORE SUBJECTS
English .......................................................................................................... 1
Maths 5.1 ..................................................................................................... 2
Maths 5.2 ..................................................................................................... 3
Maths 5.3 ..................................................................................................... 4
History .......................................................................................................... 5
Geography .................................................................................................... 6
PDHPE .......................................................................................................... 7
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Commerce .................................................................................................... 9
Visual Arts .................................................................................................. 10
Music .......................................................................................................... 11
Drama ......................................................................................................... 12
Japanese .................................................................................................... 13
French ........................................................................................................ 14
Information and Software Technology ....................................................... 15
Industrial Technology Timber .................................................................... 16
Food Technology ........................................................................................ 17
Design & Technology .................................................................................. 18
PASS ........................................................................................................... 19
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English
Examination Length
Two periods
Examination Format
2 sections:
Short answer responding to written text. Extended formal Essay based on a study of texts in Term
2
Topic Knowledge Skills
Reading: short answer response. Justice: ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Literacy Language techniques Comprehension Reading/viewing
Understanding & interpreting
Responding to texts in different mediums- visual, literary
Time management
Extended Response: ‘Pathos of War:All Quiet on the Western Front’.
Higher order thinking (abstract)
Comprehending visual and literacy texts
Makes connections between texts and cultural and social world.
Language features appropriate to context
Understanding of the way texts reflect important & universal ideas.
Express themselves and their viewpoint.
Questions, challenges and evaluates cultural assumptions in texts and their effects on meaning
Structures texts according to appropriate purpose, audience and context
Transfers understanding of language concepts into a structured argument.
2
Maths 5.1
Examination Length
Two Periods
Examination Format
1.5 Hours calculator
Topic Knowledge Skills
Number
Integers Fractions, Decimals
Ration & rates Consumer Arithmetic
Basic arithmetic Interest Earning Money Taxation
Algebra
Basic Algebra
Simplify expressions. Operation techniques Symbols and fractional
Measurement
Areas & Perimeters
Circles & Pi Surface Area
Calculations & application Composite Shapes Formulae
Data
Statistical analysis Displays
Measures of location
Frequency distribution tables Mean, median, mode Box and whisker
3
Maths 5.2
Examination Length
Two Periods
Examination Format
1.5 Hour calculator
Topic Knowledge Skills
Number
Consumer arithmetic Taxation Interest Commission
Earning & spending Simple interest Compound Interest Depreciation
Algebra
Algebra
Simplifying Expressions Index laws Algebraic Fractions Binomial factorising
Measurement
Surface area & volume
Area of composite shapes Surface area of prisms, spheres, cylinders and composite solids Volume of prisms, cylinders and Spheres
Data
Representing Data Shape distribution
Mean, mode, range and median Skewness, symmetry and bimodal
4
Maths 5.3
Examination Length
Two Periods
Examination Format
1.5 Hours calculator
Strand Term 1 Term 2
Number
Probability Surds Consumer Arithmetic
Taxation/Deductions Leave loading Simple & compound interest Venn Diagrams Replacement Compound events
Measurement
Trigonometry
Trig ratios, Bearings, Sine & Cosine rule
5
History
Examination Length
50 Minutes
Examination Format
Multiple Choice and Short answer – Terrorism and the Cold War Extended Response – Cold War
Topic Knowledge Skills
The Cold War
Nature of the Cold War The process of growing hostilities
and outbreak of the Cold War
Means of fighting the Cold War including one of each of the following:
Proxy Wars (Korean War) Cultural Conflict/Competition
(space race) Espionage/Revolutions (Chile
1973)
Means of fighting the Cold war including tow of the following:
Political standoffs (Cuban Missile Crisis and The Berlin Blockade)
The End of the Cold War Roles of Ronald Reagan, Mikhail
Gorbachev and the people of the USSR & Eastern Europe
Describe key features of the
Cold War
Account for the changing relationship of the Cold War combatants to the outbreak of the Cold War
Identify & explain key events in the changing relationship of the Cold War combatants
Account for the end of the Cold War
Analyse histocial sources, discuss ideas they incorporate and use historical sources to support ideas and concepts relevant to the Cold War
Thematic Study: Terrorism
The nature of terrorism (definition including methods & aims)
One terrorist groups from the ancient period (The Sicarii)
One terrorist group from the medieval period (The Hashashins)
Identify key features of terrorism & terrorist groups
Discuss the complex nature regarding perceptions of terrorism
Describe the origin, aims, methods & impacts of different terrorist groups
Compare & contrast the actions of ancient and medieval terrorist groups to the modern definition of terrorism
Analyse historical sources, discuss ideas they incorporate and issues in their use in studying.
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Geography
Examination Length
50 Minutes
Examination Format
Short response, source based questions Extended response, source based question
Topic Knowledge Skills
Australian Geographical Issues - Coastal Management
interpreting and responding to sources and images relating to causes, impacts and management strategies for coastal environmental issues
Evaluates the restoration and management strategies for an environment at risk
Explains the impacts of Urban development
Effectively interprets and uses geographical sources and tools
Effectively communicates using geographic writing conventions
Urban Growth and Decline
extended response question relating to a the identification and explanation of one social, economic or environmental impact resulting from urban development support by a source
7
PDHPE
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
15 Multiple Choice, 5 T/F 9 short and 1 extended response questions
Topic Knowledge Skills
Health issues Affecting young People Sexuality
Understanding sexual terms
What forms our sexuality Sexual behaviour Homophoboia
Reading and responding to newspaper articles. Extended response
Health issues Affecting young People Safe partying
Drug use Harm minimisation Binge drinking Cannabis
Ecstasy/Amphetamines
Development of spelling, grammar punctuation.
9
Commerce
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Matching terms and definitions (10) Short answer responses/Paragraphs (4) Extended written response (1)
Topic Knowledge Skills
Law and Society
Reasons for laws The legal system Common and statute law Court Structure Court Personnel The Jury System Civil and criminal law Making Laws Changing the Law The constitution
Matching terms and definitions Short answer responses which demonstrate deep knowledge of topic areas Extended written response Comprehension, application and analysis of all content in the given topic areas
The Law In Action
Roles of the Police Accessing the law Punishment Methods of resolving disputes
10
Visual Arts
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Questions 1-5 are all extended answer responses ranging from ½ page to 1 page.
Topic Knowledge Skills Marks
The conceptual framework - Hokusai’s Great Wave and audience response.
You will need to describe the impact of the Great Wave on the people in the boats in the work, as well the impact of the work on the audience. You will be given a series of descriptive words to form your response.
Knowledge, observation, description and application of art content.
5 (½ page response)
The Structural Frame - the artwork of Jasper Knight
You will need to write about, and analyse, an artwork by Jasper Knight from the point of view of the structural frame.
Knowledge, observation, analysis and application of art content.
5 (½ page response)
The Conceptual Framework – Pop Art and the world
You will need to know, write about and analyse how Pop artists Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol represent the world using everyday subjects from popular culture
Knowledge, observation, analysis and application of art content.
8 (¾ page response)
Practice - Samuel Tupou
You will need to know about the practice of Samuel Tupou and how he represents his own mixed cultural heritage in his works.
Knowledge, interpretation, observation, analysis, synthesis and application of art content.
12 (one page response)
Practice – Your own practice
You will need to write an artist’s statement for an exhibition about one artwork you have completed in class. You will need to include the title of the work, the materials and techniques used, and a description of your work.
Knowledge, interpretation, observation and description of art content.
5 (½ page response)
11
Music
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Examination Timetabled for Room G1 Written Examination based on audio stimuli 5 minute Reading time at the start Three Questions
Topic Knowledge Skills
Concepts of Music
Music Vocabulary / Compositional Devices
Pitch Duration Texture Structure Dynamics and Expressive
Techniques Conceptual Links: Unity,
Contrast, Variety, Balance, Interest
Analysis through the ALARM Model: Name and Define: The
different musical elements/events (from the Concepts of Music) according to structure of the piece
Describe: For each musical element describe the Features/Characteristics/Roles (performing media) of EACH musical element (event), including examples from the piece
Explain Significance: Explain the purpose/function of EACH Feature/Characteristic/Role. What is being achieved; cause and effect (use eg’s). →Conceptual Links
Analyse: Explain How/Why EACH Feature/Characteristic/Role achieves its purpose. Relate the response to the question. Explain how/why the element/event creates sustained interest/unity/contrast/variety/balance (This is the “so what/why?”).
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Drama
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Written
Topic Knowledge Skills
Playbuilding Improvisation The Elements of Drama Transitions
What is playbuilding What role does improvisation and The Elements of Drama have in the playbuilding process. What are some techniques that could be used within your playbuilt performance What is the definition
Ability to define playbuilding and the playbuilding process Ability to identify the Elements of Drama Ability to communicate the importance of improvisation and The Elements of Drama in the playbuilding process Ability to describe techniques and terminology appropriate to playbuilding. These would include words such as technical transitions, linear, non-linear.
Small Screen
Terminology relevant to small screen drama.
Ability to communicate and define terminology relevant to small screen drama. Ability to define the symbolic meaning or the way in which we communicate with the audience through film.
Evaluation/ Reflection Comprehension
Reflective and experiential language
Ability to reflect and evaluate the processes developed in the drama classroom. Short answer questions relating to a selected passage.
13
Japanese
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Section 1: Culture Section 2: Reading Section 3: Writing *A separate speaking and listening assessment will also be conducted in class on the same topics as listed below (with the exception of culture).
Topic Knowledge Skills
Culture
Daily Life and Routines for Japanese High School Students Club Activities School Life in Japan
General knowledge – Short Answer Response in English
Katakana
Identify and write all 46 characters and combination sounds
Reading/Writing/Listening
Time and Days of the Week
Ask and Tell the time in Japanese Talk about what time you do something Days of the Week Talk about what day of the week you do something
Reading/Writing/Listening
Eating
Talk about what you eat at each mealtime
Reading/Writing/Listening
School Life
Talk about your year level Ask and talk about your timetable and the subjects you study Talk about the subjects you like and dislike
Reading/Writing/Listening
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French
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Combination of: - Direct response - Cloze passage - Reading recognition - Writing
Topic Knowledge Skills
French Grammar
Expressions of frequency (days of week, how often something is done) The imperative Present tense verb + infinitive Reflexive verbs Irregular verbs IR verb conjugation Prepositions Future indicators
Reading and Writing
School life/Daily Routine
Talk about school subjects including likes and dislikes, understand school timetables and daily routines, dates and time Instructions
Reading and Writing
Directions
Names of key places Asking for and giving Directions. State where places are in relation to each other
Reading and Writing
Shopping
How to buy/ask about prices and quality. Discuss choosing items
Reading and Writing
People
Detailed description of appearance and character. Express feelings about other people
Reading and Writing
Leisure Activities
Discuss leisure activities Likes and dislikes/frequency.
Reading and Writing
*Speaking and Listening tests will be conducted in class time during the examination period. Speaking and listening will be based on the same topics as listed above.
15
Information and Software Technology
Examination Length
One lesson
Examination Format
Multiple Choice Questions, Short response question, Problem solving questions
Topic Knowledge Skills
General
Basic computer use Primary storage vs. secondary storage File types
System software (operating, utility) Application software including customised Classification of software & software packages
Software Development and Programming
Basic concepts: Input, process output, assignment statements, variables.
IPO diagrams. Read & write. Data types: character, integer, string, floating point,
Boolean
Data operators: relational, logical, arithmetic. Algorithms: pseudo code, flow chart symbols,
keywords and purpose.
Read and write algorithms in flow chart and pseudocode.
control structures: sequence, selection, repetition(post-test & pre-test iteration)
ASCII – how both binary numbers and characters are represented in this coding system.
Binary to Decimal conversions. Programming languages. C++, basic syntax and
features.
Documentation of programming code. Be able to read, interpret and understand basic
code segments.
Comprehension Analysis Evaluation
Database Design
Database development (purpose, components, inputs, outputs, data types).
Data dictionary, form, record, field, character, table. Primary key. Data vs. information.
Comprehension Analysis Evaluation
Internet & Website Development
Internet, History, Uses of the Internet. WWW, Search Engines / Research. Internet Software & Hardware. World Wide Web.
Internet Security. Web Design concepts & features. E-mail.
Comprehension Analysis Evaluation
16
Industrial Technology Timber
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
True/False Questions
Short response question Extended response questions Draw and label graphic
Topic Knowledge Skills
Risk management, work cover and WHS
How work cover legislation is used
Work place responsibilities for employers and employees
Properties of solid timber
Structure of hard and soft timbers
The different techniques used when working with hard and soft timber
Surface preparation and finishing
How to prepare a surface for finishing
Correct procedure for finishing timber
Wood working joints
Different woodworking joints
Selecting the correct wood working joints Recognise the advantage of each joint
Safety
Safety in the workshop
Describing the safety issues in using hand tools, materials, machines for coffee table project
17
Food Technology
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Multiple choice Short response question Extended response questions
Topic Knowledge Skills
Food Preparation and Processing
Food Spoilage Read a case study on a food processing plants refrigeration system and answer questions.
Knowledge Comprehension Analyse
Nutrition and Consumption
Dietary guidelines Six essential nutrients and how they affect your body Read an article on childhood obesity and answer questions on overcoming obesity.
Knowledge Comprehension Analyse
Food Equity
Read an article on a food program and answer questions. Write an article on Food Equity addressing: - Inequities and how they arise,
equity groups, access to aid and malnutrition consequences
Knowledge Comprehension Analyse
Food Trends
Write a response about the changes in food trends over the past 50 years. Can include GM foods/organic foods, technology, food styling/photography.
Knowledge Comprehension Analyse
18
Design & Technology
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Multiple Choice Short Answers Drawings
Topic Knowledge Skills
WHS & Safety
Personal Protective Equipment Classroom rules Safety rules
General machine safety
Demonstrate the appropriate WH and S requirements for timber and metal projects
Portfolio
Design Process
Factors influencing design Impact of designs on society and
the environment
Communicating design ideas Ethics and sustainability
Apply design process concepts to a given situation
Project
Use of technology in the construction of practical projects – materials and tools
Designing with light CAD
Application of these items to a practical project
Design
Application of the Design Process to a problem
Draw and explain a design solution to a given design situation
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PASS
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Multiple choice Short Answers Extended response
Topic Knowledge Skills
Strengthening for Sports
Principles of strength training Training variables Exercise order Recovery time
Interpret graphs Complete table Short Answers Multiple choice Extended response
Pentathlon Event format Point Scoring system 5 x Sports involved History Equipment
Study of the game Ice Hockey
History Rules Equipment
Different types of Hockey
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