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2018 Year 12 HSC Internal Assessment Booklet

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Key Contacts:

Dr Nancy Hillier

Principal

[email protected]

Mrs Kelly Muffett

Learning Support Co-ordinator

[email protected]

Mr James Walmsley

Deputy Principal

[email protected]

Ms Olivia Boyle

School Counsellor

[email protected]

Mrs Lorna Probst

Head of College

[email protected]

Mr Sean Panambalana

School Counsellor

[email protected]

Mr Mark Trollope

Head of Grammar

[email protected]

Mrs Mellissa Murray

Stage 6 Co-ordinator and

Careers and Tertiary Advisor

[email protected]

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Contents Proposed Internal Examination Dates ............................................................................................. 4

Information on NESA HSC Examinations ...................................................................................... 4

Support for Higher School Certificate Examinations ..................................................................... 5

Assessment and Reporting ................................................................................................................. 6

Study Expectations in Years 11 and 12 ............................................................................................ 7

Malpractice and Breaches of Examination and Assessment Rules ............................................... 9

Referencing and Bibliography Policy ............................................................................................. 12

Submission of Tasks ......................................................................................................................... 13

International Students Satisfactory Academic Performance ....................................................... 14

HSC Assessment Schedules and Scope and Sequences ................................................................. 17

Year 12 Assessment Timetables ...................................................................................................... 18

Year 12 Assessment Timetable - Term 4, 2017 ................................................ 18 Year 12 Assessment Timetable - Term 1, 2018 ................................................ 19 Year 12 Assessment Timetable - Term 2, 2018 ................................................ 20 Year 12 Assessment Timetable - Term 3, 2018 ................................................ 21

HSC Assessment Schedules and Scope and Sequences ................................................................. 22

Year 12 Ancient History ................................................................................... 22 Year 12 Biology ................................................................................................ 24 Year 12 Business Studies .................................................................................. 26 Year 12 Chemistry ............................................................................................ 28 Year 12 Chinese Background Speakers ............................................................ 30 Year 12 Dance ................................................................................................... 32 Year 12 Drama .................................................................................................. 34 Year 12 Earth and Environmental Science ....................................................... 36 Year 12 Economics ........................................................................................... 38 Year 12 English Standard .................................................................................. 40 Year 12 English Advanced ................................................................................ 42 Year 12 English as a Second Language (ESL) ................................................. 44 Year 12 English Extension 1 ............................................................................. 46 Year 12 English Extension 2 ............................................................................. 48 Year 12 French Continuers ............................................................................... 50 Year 12 Geography ........................................................................................... 52 Year 12 Extension History ................................................................................ 54 Year 12 Industrial Technology Multimedia ...................................................... 56 Year 12 Information Processes and Technology .............................................. 58 Year 12 Legal Studies ....................................................................................... 60 Year 12 General Mathematics 2 ........................................................................ 62 Year 12 Mathematics ........................................................................................ 65 Year 12 Mathematics Extension 1 .................................................................... 68 Year 12 Mathematics Extension 2 .................................................................... 70 Year 12 Modern History ................................................................................... 72 Year 12 Music 2 ................................................................................................ 74 Year 12 Music Extension .................................................................................. 76 Year 12 PDHPE ................................................................................................ 78 Year 12 Physics ................................................................................................. 80 Year 12 Senior Science ..................................................................................... 82 Year 12 Studies of Religion 1 ........................................................................... 84 Year 12 Visual Arts ........................................................................................... 86


Proposed Internal Examination Dates

(These examinations form a heavily weighted component of the School’s assessments which in turn

contribute to 50% of the final HSC mark)

Mid-Year Examinations

Term 1 – Weeks 10 and 11

Trial HSC Examinations

Term 3 – Weeks 3 and 4

Information on NESA HSC Examinations

Practical Examinations and Submissions

The following HSC courses require the students to undertake a Practical Examination and/or submit

HSC Major Works / Projects in Third Term. Students will be advised during the year as to the

actual completion and submission dates of the assessments:

• Drama – Core Group Practical Performances, Individual Performance and Individual

Submitted Projects, Process Diaries

• Languages (All) – Speaking/Oral Components

• Design and Technology – Major Design Works and Folios

• Visual Arts – Bodies of Work and Process Diaries

• Music 2 – Core and Elective Compositions, Performances and Musicology Essays

• Music Extension – Individual and Group Performances, Composition Portfolios and

Musicology Essays

• English Extension 2 – Major Works and Journals

• Industrial Technology Multimedia – Major Works

• History Extension 1

Written HSC Examinations

These take place early in Term 4, 2018. Students will be advised of the exact dates during the

course of the year after dates have been published by the NSW Education Standards Authority

(NESA).

For more details on the HSC Examinations and examination timings please visit the following

website:

Official NESA Website: http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au

Other useful websites:

UAC - University Admissions Centre: www.uac.edu.au

NSW HSC Online: http://hsc.csu.edu.au

Bored of Studies (unofficial Site): www.boredofstudies.org

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/

http://www.uac.edu.au/

http://hsc.csu.edu.au/

http://www.boredofstudies.org/


Support for Higher School Certificate

Examinations

Information for Students and Parents

NESA has a program to help students with practical support in their Higher School Certificate

examinations. This practical support, known as provisions, assists students to read examination

questions and to write their answers. Provisions include rest breaks and extra time. The use of any

provision is not written on the student’s results.

Students may need provisions for:

• a permanent condition, such as diabetes or reading difficulty

• a temporary condition, such as a broken arm, or

• an intermittent condition, such as back pain when sitting for long periods.

It is not embarrassing to apply for or use provisions. More than 5000 HSC students apply for

provisions each year. Provisions help students to show the markers what they know and can do.

To apply for provisions, the school submits an online application to NESA. This application tells us

which provisions the student is requesting and includes recent evidence. Evidence may include

medical reports, reading results, spelling results, writing samples and teacher comments. Much of

the evidence can be collected by the school, but the parents’ role is welcome and needed. Parents

help by talking with the school, describing the student’s needs, and providing the school with

medical or other reports.

Applications for provisions should be submitted by the school to NESA by the end of Term 1. Late

applications are accepted for an emergency, such as a broken arm, until the time of the

examinations. Once NESA has made a decision about which provisions are approved or declined, a

decision letter is provided to the school. The school will provide the student with a copy of the

letter.

If you or the school are not satisfied with NESA’s decision, it is possible for the school to lodge an

appeal. Appeals must state why NESA’s decision is unsuitable and must include new evidence to

support the appeal.

If you think that you or your child may require support in completing the Higher School Certificate

examinations, please discuss the matter with the Learning Support Team.

Mrs Kelly Muffett

Learning Support Co-ordinator

[email protected]

Miss Jessica Kellaway

Learning Support Teacher

[email protected]




Assessment and Reporting

• The HSC reports issued by NESA provide detailed descriptions of the knowledge, skills and

understanding that the student has attained in each subject.

• School-based assessment tasks will contribute up to 50% of the HSC mark. A student's

school assessment mark will be based on the student's performance in assessment tasks

undertaken during the course. An assessment schedule for each course is contained in this

booklet, detailing how the school-based assessment mark will be calculated.

• The other 50% will come from the HSC examination.

• A student's HSC mark for 2 unit courses will be reported on a scale of 0 to 100. A mark of 50

will represent the minimum standard expected. If a student achieves the minimum standard

expected in a course he/she will receive a mark of 50. There will be five performance bands

above 50 that correspond to different levels of achievement in knowledge, skills and

understanding. The band from 90 - 100 will correspond to the highest level of achievement.

• On satisfactory completion of the HSC, each student will receive a portfolio containing:

• The HSC Testamur (The official certificate confirming the achievement of all

requirements for the award).

• The Record of Achievement (This document lists the courses studied and reports the

marks and bands achieved).

• Course Reports (For every HSC NESA Developed Course the student will receive a

Course Report showing his/her marks, the Performance Scale and the band

descriptions for that course.

A graph showing the state-wide distribution of marks in the course is also shown).


Study Expectations in Years 11 and 12

1. Satisfactory Application

NESA stipulates that Students must demonstrate a satisfactory level of application. An

essential component of satisfactory application is a satisfactory attendance pattern at school.

In cases of serious illness or injury, a medical certificate and covering letter must be presented

to the Principal. As well students must attempt assessment tasks totalling more than 50% of

the available marks, participate meaningfully in all school activities and make a genuine

attempt at all examinations.

2. An Assessment Calendar is enclosed in this booklet. This calendar details the dates of

Internal Assessment tasks and Examinations.

3. Students should complete 3 hours of homework and/or study per subject per week. They

should plan to organise approximately 20 hours per week of homework/study.

4. Vacations will be used for study and assignment work. Students must not seek to extend their

vacation by taking extra time before or after the actual school vacation.

5. Punctuality is expected when attending School and when handing in assigned work. Marks for

late work without an upheld appeal supported by a valid doctor's certificate will receive zero.

Note: NESA insists that a minimum number of hours of practical work in Science Courses

must be covered.

6. All research based assessment tasks are to be submitted through Turnitin via Canvas to assist

both the student and the teacher in checking for plagiarism.

7. A hard copy of all tasks must be submitted to reception, with a completed assessment cover

sheet (see attached), by 8.30am on the due date. This is to ensure that some students do not

get an unfair advantage by having more time than others to complete a task. If teachers are

requesting submission via Canvas only, 8:30am is still the cut off time.

8. Students seeking leave due to sporting or other commitments must apply in writing prior to

the leave being taken and ensure that they have handed in all due tasks prior to taking the

leave.

9. Students must seek help when any problems arise by consulting subject teachers, Heads of

School or their mentors.


Appeal Procedures

• Students who fail to submit or attend a task on the advised date will receive a mark of zero

for that task. The student may choose to appeal this mark if they consider that they have

reasonable grounds for appeal. A Medical Certificate must accompany all medical related

appeals.

• These may include illness and misadventure as defined in the ACE Manual, absence due to

an approved school activity or exchange provided that the time lost does not prevent the

student from completion of the course requirements.

• Appeals should be submitted on the School Appeals Form to the Deputy Principal within 48

hours of the task or the student’s return to school. The student and staff member concerned

should complete the appeal before submitting it to the Deputy Principal.

• The School’s Appeals Committee includes the Deputy Principal, the Head of School and the

Faculty Co-ordinator.

• If the Appeals Committee grants the appeal, they may suggest an extension, or an alternate

date for the task, or a substitute task. If all of these are not feasible, then the Committee may

advise the teacher on how a satisfactory estimate might be achieved.

Medical Certificates

Medical Certificates written by a doctor closely related to the student will not be accepted as valid

documentation. Medical certificates:

• Should be issued during the period of illness

• Should state the nature of the illness

• Should state the date the student visited the doctor.

Medical Certificates must be submitted with an Assessment Appeals Form within 48 hours of the

student returning to school. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the Deputy Principal with the

appropriate misadventure documentation for consideration to be given to the task.

Non-Completion of Course Requirements (“N Awards”)

NESA requires that students must attempt assessment tasks totalling more than 50% of the available

marks in each HSC subject. Failing to complete the minimum requirement may result in “N”

warning letters being sent. Further delay of submission may jeopardise a student’s eligibility to

count the subject as a part of the HSC and they therefore may not receive an HSC.

The School will determine if there is sufficient evidence that each student has applied themselves

with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the

school. Students must exhibit an appropriate attendance pattern(s) that will allow each student to

achieve the outcomes of each course being studied. This includes attendance at before or after

school classes.

Science Practical Work

A special requirement has been set down by NESA for all HSC Science subjects. A minimum of 45

hours of practical work must be completed for the preliminary course and a minimum of 35 hours

completed in the HSC course.

Compulsory TVET Work Placement

Students enrolled in TAFE must complete successfully 80 hours of structured work placement in

the industry in order to obtain their VET accreditation and pass the HSC. This normally takes place

during one of the school vacation periods.


Malpractice and Breaches of Examination

and Assessment Rules

All work presented in assessment tasks and external examinations (including submitted works and

practical examinations) must be a student’s own work. Malpractice, including plagiarism (see

below), could lead to a student receiving zero marks and may jeopardise a student’s HSC results.

Malpractice is any activity that allows a student to gain an unfair advantage over other students. It

includes, but is not limited to:

• copying someone else’s work in part or in whole, and presenting it as your own;

• using material directly from books, journals, CDs or the internet without reference to the

source;

• building on the ideas of another person without reference to the source;

• buying, stealing or borrowing another person’s work and presenting it as your own;

• submitting work to which another person such as a parent, coach or subject expert has

contributed substantially;

• using words, ideas, designs or the workmanship of others in practical and performance tasks

without appropriate acknowledgement;

• paying someone to write or prepare material;

• breaching school examination rules;

• using non-approved aides during an assessment task;

• contriving false explanations to explain work not handed in by the due date;

• assisting another student to engage in malpractice.

PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism is the dishonest representation or copying of the whole or part of work,

data or ideas, or presenting substantial extracts from books, articles, computer software or the

Internet without proper acknowledgement.

Where a student’s work is brought under question with regard to malpractice/plagiarism, the School

will examine available evidence and determine the appropriate action (if any) to be taken. Such

action may include:

• The deduction of marks as considered appropriate

• The parent or guardian to be notified

• The assigned work to be redone (or a substitute task done) by the student.

• Suspension or expulsion from the school or course.

• Or any other punishment deemed appropriate by the school.




Referencing and Bibliography Policy

In all research assessment tasks in all subjects it is necessary to clearly identify and reference the

source of all ideas, images, and quotes that you use in your work. This allows the teacher to locate

the original source in the bibliography at the end of your work. All sources used in your research

must be acknowledged in the bibliography.

This is necessary for ethical reasons, to inform the marker of the extent of your research, and often

for reasons associated with copyright. Sources you use that need to be included in your bibliography

might include:

The Pittwater House Schools uses the ‘APA bibliography structure’ this can be accessed through

the ‘citation maker’ web program and Office 2010 also has an option under the ‘References’ tab

that will assist in creating correctly formatted APA style references and bibliographies. It is

necessary that this APA is used for all bibliographies to ensure a standardised format.

Reference:

We need to acknowledge all sources used in all research tasks. We do this when:

• we quote directly from a book or article,

• where your work draws upon the ideas and arguments of others,

• you copy images, pictures or diagrams

• you summarise or paraphrase an author's work.

If you fail to do this you are guilty of plagiarism.

How Do We Reference?

There are many different styles of referencing. The style that is to be used across the Pittwater

House Senior Schools is a simplified version of referencing within the text.

Advertisements Other students' work Others' ideas Blogs

Encyclopaedia articles Personal interviews CDROMs and DVDs Letters

Pictures Magazines Maps TV programs

Pamphlets Journals Newspapers Movies

Artworks Teachers Lecturers Books

Websites Emails Discussion groups Music


Examples:

1. An author being quoted from a book by John Starr:

‘The report was well received by the community’ (Starr, 1990, p.12).

OR

Starr stated that “the report was well received by the community” (1990: p. 12)

2. A web page being quoted from, where there is an author and a date published:

“Hitler was responsible for the anti-Semitism in Germany” (Richards, 1990).

3. A web page being quoted from where there is a title (Hitler’s Germany), but no date or

author:

“Hitler’s policy of Blitzkrieg was responsible for Germany’s initial victories” (Hitler’s

Germany, cited 16.1.05).

4. A web page is being quoted from when there is no date, author or title:

“Hitler committed suicide in 1945” (www.hitler.com.au, cited 01.01.05).

Note: The above are all for quotes. However, if you use the ideas of another source even if it is

written into your own words, then it must be referenced. This is done the same as the

above examples, but just doesn’t have the direct quote “”. You can also see that there is no

need for page numbers for web sites.

(JSW: 2010)

Submission of Tasks

All tasks must be submitted on the due date by 8.30 am. Teachers will indicate whether they want

this submitted as a hard copy or electronic copy, or both. Regardless of format, 8:30am is the final

submission time. All research tasks must be submitted through Canvas, which will run it through

Turnitin. This assists with the electronic checking of plagiarism.

The hard copy is to be placed in the box marked HSC Assessment Tasks, located in Reception. All

tasks will need a correctly filled out cover sheet.

Any tasks submitted after 8:30am will receive zero unless an appeal process is successful.

http://www.hitler.com.au/


International Students Satisfactory

Academic Performance

In order to satisfy the Academic Requirements of your visa the Performance Standards listed below

must be met.

• You must complete all assessment tasks (see explanation below)

• You must achieve C or above for effort.

• You must complete a minimum of 12 units of study in Year 11 and 10 units of study in Year 12.

Academic Probation

If you who fail to meet any of the above criteria will be placed on probation and given a letter of

warning. Failure to meet the criteria by the end of the term will result in termination of enrolment

and visa cancellation. An explanation of the rules relating to Assessment tasks has been provided

below.

Assessment Tasks

• You must complete all assessment tasks.

• You must also show that you have made a serious attempt to complete the task

Please see the explanation below regarding Late Submission of an Assessment Task, Failure to

show a serious attempt, Failure to complete an Assessment task and Medical Certificates.

Failure to Show Serious Attempt in an Assessment Task

• You must attempt every question (allowances will be made during exams if you have clearly

run out of time)

• You must write more than a paragraph in extended response questions (allowances will be made

during exams if you have clearly run out of time)

• Assessments which fail to show a serious attempt will be treated as a failure to submit an

Assessment task.

Consequences for Failing to Submit an Assessment Task

As an international student you must satisfy the requirements of The Department of Immigration

and NESA. Both of these departments apply serious penalties to students who do not meet course

requirements.


DIMIA Related Consequences for Failing to Submit an Assessment

Task

• If you miss one task in any subject you and your guardian will be sent a warning letter for

‘academic work outstanding,’ you will be issued with a detention and counselled by the Head of

College/Grammar and by the International Student Co-ordinator.

• If you miss two assessment tasks in any subject you and your guardian will be sent a second

warning letter for ‘academic work outstanding’, you will be issued with a detention and

counselled by the Principal.

• If you miss three assessment tasks DIMIA will be informed that you are not making Satisfactory

Academic Progress.

NESA Related Consequences for Failing to Complete Assessment Tasks

• If sufficient work is not completed an ‘N’ warning will be issued by NESA.

• A second ‘N’ warning may result in an ‘N’ award and a failure to have the completion of that

subject listed on your Record of Achievement. In this case these units would not be used in the

calculation of your ATAR and could seriously jeopardise your ability to gain entry to an

Australian university.

Medical Certificates

• Medical certificates must be obtained if you miss an assessment task due to illness. They must

be submitted with the Appeals Form. Medical certificates only provide cover for the days they

are issued (i.e. if you have a certificate for 2 days you may apply for a 2 day extension)


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HSC Assessment Schedules and Scope

and Sequences

Assessment Timetables:

Term 4, 2017 ............................................................................................................................. 18

Term 1, 2018 ............................................................................................................................. 19

Term 2, 2018 ............................................................................................................................. 20

Term 3, 2018 ............................................................................................................................. 21

HSC Subject Specific Assessment Schedules and Scope and Sequences:

Ancient History ......................................................................................................................... 22

Biology ...................................................................................................................................... 24

Business Studies ....................................................................................................................... 26

Chemistry .................................................................................................................................. 28

Chinese Background Speakers .................................................................................................. 30

Dance ........................................................................................................................................ 32

Drama ........................................................................................................................................ 34

Earth and Environmental Science ............................................................................................. 36

Economics ................................................................................................................................. 38

English Standard ....................................................................................................................... 40

English Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 42

English as a Second Language (ESL) ....................................................................................... 44

English Extension 1 .................................................................................................................. 46

English Extension 2 .................................................................................................................. 48

French Continuers ..................................................................................................................... 50

Geography ................................................................................................................................. 52

Extension History ..................................................................................................................... 54

Industrial Technology Multimedia ........................................................................................... 56

Information Processes and Technology .................................................................................... 58

Legal Studies ............................................................................................................................. 60

General Mathematics 2 ............................................................................................................. 62

Mathematics .............................................................................................................................. 65

Mathematics Extension 1 .......................................................................................................... 68

Mathematics Extension 2 .......................................................................................................... 70

Modern History ......................................................................................................................... 72

Music 2 ..................................................................................................................................... 74

Music Extension ....................................................................................................................... 76

PDHPE ...................................................................................................................................... 78

Physics ...................................................................................................................................... 80

Senior Science ........................................................................................................................... 82

Studies of Religion 1 ................................................................................................................. 84

Visual Arts ................................................................................................................................ 86


Year 12 Assessment Timetables

Year 12 Assessment Timetable - Term 4, 2017 Line Subject Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9

1 English Stand. Task 1a Speech Task 1b Essay

1 English Adv. Task 1a Speech Task 1b Essay

1 ESL English Task 1 AOS Speech

2 Mathematics

2 General Maths + line 4 ATB

3 Modern History + line 2 In-Class Source

Analysis

3 Ancient History

3 French Oral Exchange

3 Biology

3 Physics Research Task

3 PDHPE + line 6 Research Report

3 Industrial Technology -

Multimedia

Pre-Production

Proposal

4 Chemistry Research Task

4 Business Studies + line 5

4 Drama Task 1

4 Legal Studies + line 6 Crime Case Studies

5 Music 2 Task 1

5 Economics + line 6 Research Task

5 IPT Task 1

5 Senior Science Practical Invest.

5 EES Research Activity

6 Geography Fieldwork Active Inq.

6 Chinese Skills Test: Re,

Wr, Sp

6 Visual Arts Task 1

7 Maths Ext 1 ATB

7 English Ext 1

7 Dance Task 1

7 Studies of Religion

7 Maths Ext 2 ATB

7 English Ext 2

7 History Ext 1 Proposal

7 Music Ext 1


Year 12 Assessment Timetable - Term 1, 2018 Line Subject Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11

1 English Stand. Task 2 M

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1 English Adv. Task 2

1 ESL English Task 2

2 Mathematics Investigation Task

2 General Maths + line 4

3 Modern History + line 2 Task 2

3 Ancient History Source Analysis

3 French

3 Biology Task 1

3 Physics

3 PDHPE + line 6


Multimedia Task 2

4 Chemistry

4 Business Studies + line 5 Operations Task

4 Drama

4 Legal Studies + line 6 Task 2

5 Music 2 Task 2

5 Economics + line 6

5 IPT

5 Senior Science

5 EES

6 Geography Task 2

6 Chinese

6 Visual Arts

7 Maths Ext 1

7 English Ext 1 Task 1

7 Dance

7 Studies of Religion Task 1

7 Maths Ext 2

7 English Ext 2 Task 1 Viva

7 History Ext 1 Log

Book

7 Music Ext 1



1 English Stand. Task 4 Task 5

1 English Adv. Task 4 Task 5

1 ESL English Task 4 Task 5

2 Mathematics ATB

2 General Maths Task 4

3 Modern History + line 2 Task 4

3 Ancient History Task 3 Task 4

3 French Task 3

3 Biology Task 3

3 Physics Task 3

3 PDHPE + line 6 Task 3


Multimedia Task 4

4 Chemistry Practical Task

4 Business Studies + line 5 Task 3

4 Drama Task 9

4 Legal Studies + line 6 Task 4

5 Music 2

5 Economics + line 6 Task 3

5 IPT Task 3

5 Senior Science Task 3

5 EES Field Task

6 Geography Task 4

6 Chinese Skills Test-Re, Wr, Lis


7 Maths Ext 1 ATB

7 English Ext 1 Task 2a Task 2b

7 Dance Task 3 Practical Trial

Exam

7 Studies of Religion Task 2

7 Maths Ext 2 ATB

7 English Ext 2 Task 2 Task 3

7 History Ext 1 Task 3

7 Music Ext 1



1 English Stand.

Tria

l HS

C

Tria

l HS

C

1 English Adv.

1 ESL English

2 Mathematics

2 General Maths

3 Modern History + line 2

3 Ancient History

3 French

3 Biology

3 Physics

3 PDHPE + line 6


Multimedia

4 Chemistry

4 Business Studies + line 5

4 Drama

4 Legal Studies + line 6

5 Music 2

5 Economics + line 6

5 IPT

5 Senior Science

5 EES

6 Geography

6 Chinese


7 Maths Ext 1

7 English Ext 1

7 Dance Appreciation

Trial Exam

7 Studies of Religion

7 Maths Ext 2

7 English Ext 2

7 History Ext 1

7 Music Ext 1


HSC Assessment Schedules and Scope and Sequences

Year 12 Ancient History – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Spartan Society

Task 2

Spartan

Society

&

Roman

Republic

Task 3

Roman

Republic

Task 4

Pompeii and

Herculaneum

Task 5

All HSC Topics Total

Component Source Analysis Mid-Year

Examination Research

Source based

research Trial HSC

Date 2018, Term 1

Week 2

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

2018, Term 2

Week 2

2018, Term 2

Week 9

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4

Outcomes

H1.1, H3.1,

H3.2, H3.3,

H3.4, H3.6, H4.2

H1.1, H2.1,

H3.1, H3.3,

H3.4, H4.1,

H4.2

H1.1, H2.1,

H3.1, H3.4,

H3.6, H4.1,

H4.2

H3.1, H3.3,

H3.6, H4.2

H1.1, H2.1,

H3.1, H3.3,

H3.4, H4.1,

H4.2

Knowledge and Understanding of course content 5 10 5 20 40

Source-based skills 5 10 5 20

Historical Inquiry and Research 10 10 20

Communication of historical information in

appropriate forms 5 5 5 5 20

Weighting: 15 10 20 25 30 100


Year 12 Ancient History – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

9 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 - 9

Topic 1: Part II: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra

The investigation of key features of ONE ancient society through a

range of archaeological and written sources and relevant

historiographical issues.

H1.1, H2.1, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H3.4, H3.6,

H4.1, H4.2

14 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 - 9

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 - 5

Mid-Year Exam: Term 1:

Weeks 10 - 11

(Topics 2 & 3 taught

concurrently)

Topic 2: Part IV: Historical Periods

The Fall of the Roman Republic 78 – 31 BC

Through an investigation of the archaeological and written sources of

ONE historical period, students learn about significant developments

and issues that shaped the historical period as well as relevant

historiographical issues.

H1.1, H2.1, H3.1, H3.2, H3.4, H3.6, H4.1,

H4.2

Topic 3: Part III: Personalities in Their Times – Julius Caesar

Students gain an understanding of the personality in the context of

their time.

H1.1, H2.1, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H3.4, H3.6,

H4.1, H4.2

11 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 6 - 9

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 - 9

Trial Exam: Term 3: Weeks 3 - 4

Topic 4: Core Study: Pompeii and Herculaneum

Students investigate the range and nature of archaeological and

written sources available for the study of the cities of Pompeii and

Herculaneum through an exploration of issues relating to

reconstruction, ownership and custodianship of the past.

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

H3.6, H4.1, H4.2


Year 12 Biology – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Communicating

Scientific

Information

Task 2

Knowledge and

Application

Process Task

Task 3

Open-Ended

Investigation

Task 4

Knowledge

Application

and Process

Task

Total

Component

Research and

presentation of a

process (es)

involving DNA

Mid-Course

Examination

Student directed

practical

investigation

Trial HSC

Date

2018, Term 1

Week 1

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 4

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3-4

Outcomes H4, H5, H6, H11,

H12, H13, H14 H1-H10, H11-H14

H6, H11, H12,

H13, H14

H1-10,

H11-H14

Knowledge and understanding of:

The history of biology, the nature and practice of biology,

applications and uses of biology, implications of biology for

society and the environment, current issues, research and

developments in biology, cell ultrastructure and processes,

biological diversity, environmental interactions, mechanisms

of inheritance, biological evolution

10 10 20 40

First-hand investigations

Planning first hand investigations

Conducting first hand investigations

Gathering and processing first-hand data

10 20 30

Scientific thinking, problem-solving and communication

Communicating information and understanding,

Developing scientific thinking and problem-solving

techniques, Working individually and in teams

5 10 5 10 30

Weighting: 25 20 25 30 100


Year 12 Biology – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes Mandatory Requirements

8 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 - 9

Hours: 30

Topic 1: Blueprint of Life

Evidence of evolution, Gregor Mendel’s experiments,

Chromosomal structure, how it can be changed and its

effects, Current reproductive technologies and genetic

engineering

H1, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8,

H9, H10, H11, H12, H13, H14,

H15, H16

Presentation Task

8 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 - 9

Hours: 30

Topic 2: Genetics – The Code Broken

Gene expression, polypeptide coding, multiple alleles,

inheritance, HGP and gene therapy, selective breeding

and mutations

H1, H2, H3, H5, H7, H8, H9,

H11, H12, H13, H14, H15, H16 Mid-Course Examination

9 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 - 8

Hours: 30

Topic 3: Maintaining a Balance

Organisms are active in a limited temperature range,

Plants and animals transportation of materials

Plants and animals regulating their internal environment

H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H11, H12,

H13, H14, H15, H16 Open-ended Investigation

10 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Week 8-9

2018, Term 3: Week 1-2

2018, Term 3: Weeks 5-9

Hours: 30

Topic 4: The Search for Better Health

Health, what is it, The history of its study, the

identification of pathogens, the immune response; the

development of epidemiology and disease control

H1, H2, H4, H6, H8, H11, H12,

H13, H14, H15, H16 Trial HSC Examination


Year 12 Business Studies – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Operations

Task 2

Finance and

Operations

Task 3

Marketing Task 4


Component Operations task Mid-Year

Examination

Research Task:

Marketing Trial HSC

Date

2018, Term 1

Week 2

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 7

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3-4

Outcomes H2, H4, H5, H9 H2, H4, H5, H6,

H8, H9

H4, H5, H7, H8,

H9

H1, H2, H3, H4,

H5, H6, H7, H8,

H9, H10

Knowledge and understanding of course content 5 10 10 15 40

Stimulus-based skills 5 10 5 20

Inquiry and research 5 15 20

Communication of business, information, ideas and

issues in appropriate form 5

5 10 20

Weighting: 20 20 30 30 100


Year 12 Business Studies – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

9 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 - 9

Topic 1: Operations

The focus of this topic is the strategies for effective

operations management in large businesses.

H2, H4, H5, H9

9 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 - 9

Mid-Year Exam: Weeks 10 - 11

Topic 2: Finance

The focus of this topic is the role of interpreting financial

information in the planning and management of a business.

H2, H4, H5, H6, H8, H9

8 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 - 8

Topic 3: Marketing

The focus of this topic is the main elements involved in the

development and implementation of successful marketing

strategies.

H4, H5, H7, H8, H9

7 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Week 9

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 - 9

Trial Exam: Weeks 3 - 4

Topic 4: Human Resources

The focus of this topic is the contribution of human resource

management to business performance.

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10


Year 12 Chemistry – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Research Task

Task 2

Mid-Course

Examination

Task 3

Practical and

Processing Task

Task 4

Knowledge

Application and

Process Task

Total

Component

Research Task

based on uses of

isotopes

Mid-Course

Examination based

on first two units

Practical Task based

on using practical

knowledge and skills

Trial HSC

Examination

based on all four

units

Date

2017: Term 4

Week 9

2018: Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018: Term 2

Week 7

2018: Term 3

Weeks 3-4

Outcomes

H11, H12, H13,

H14, H15

H3, H4, H6, H7, H8,

H9, H10, H13, H14

H2, H9, H11, H12,

H13, H14

H1, H4, H6, H7,

H8, H9, H10,

H13, H14


The history, nature and practice of chemistry, applications

and uses of chemistry and their implications for society and

the environment, and current issues, research and

development in chemistry

Atomic structure, the periodic table and bonding, energy,

chemical reactions, carbon chemistry and stochiometry

10 10 20 40

First-hand Investigations

Planning first-hand investigations

Conducting first-hand investigations


10 20 30


Communicating information and understanding, Developing

scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques

Working individually and in teams

5 10 5 10 30

Weighting: 25 20 25 30 100


Year 12 Chemistry – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes Mandatory Requirements

8 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 – 9

Hours 30

Topic 1: Production of Materials

Humans have always exploited their natural

environment for all their needs including food,

clothing and shelter. This module increases student’s

understanding of the implications of chemistry for

society and the environment and the current issues,

research and developments in chemistry.

H1, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9,

H10, H11, H12, H13, H14, H15,

H16

Research Task


7 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 – 7

Hours 30

Topic 2: The Acidic Environment

Acidic and basic environments exist everywhere.

This module increases students’ understanding of the

history, nature and practice of chemistry, the

applications and uses of chemistry and implications

of chemistry for society and the environment.

H2, H4, H5, H6, H8, H9, H10,

H11, H12, H13, H14, H15, H16


Case Study

7 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 8 – 9

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 – 5

Hours 30

Topic 3: Chemical Monitoring and Management

This module encourages discussion of how chemists

can assist in reversing or minimising the

environmental problems caused by technology and

the human demand for products and services. This

module increases students’ understanding of the

nature, practice, applications and uses of chemistry

and the implications for society and the environment.

H1, H2, H4, H5, H6, H8, H11,

H12, H13, H14, H15, H16


Case study

7 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 6 – 9

2018, Term 3: Week 1 – 2

2018, Term 3: Weeks 5 – 6

Hours 30

Topic 4: Industrial Chemistry

This module increases students’ understanding of the

history, applications and uses of chemistry on an

industrial scale, and current issues, research and

developments in chemistry, particularly relating to

the production of sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide,

soaps and sodium carbonate.

H1, H2, H3, H5, H7, H8, H9,

H11, H12, H13, H14, H15, H16


Case study


Year 12 Chinese Background Speakers – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Total

Component Speaking, Writing and

Reading Mid-Year Examination

Speaking, Writing and

Reading Trial HSC

Date

2017, Term 4

Week 6

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 5

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4

Outcomes: 1.1-1.3,

4.1-4.3

1.1-1.3,

2.1-2.3,

3.1-3.4

1.1-1.3,

3.1-3.4

1.1-1.3,

2.1-2.3,

3.1-3.4

Spoken and Written Exchange 10 10

20

Listening and Responding 10 10

20

Reading and Responding 10 10 10 10

40

Writing 10 10

20

Weighting: 20 30 20 30 100


Year 12 Chinese Background Speakers – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

9 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 2 - 9

Theme 1: The Individual and Community

This theme enables students to examine the relationship between individuals and

groups. This theme will explore changing attitudes towards family and gender groups.

1.1 The role of the individual in today’s society

1.2 Changing gender roles in today’s society

1.3 The role of family and marriage in contemporary society

1.1-1.4

9 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 - 9

Theme 2: Youth Culture

This theme examines the role of young people in society and takes into account social

and educational perspectives.

2.1 Pressure on young people today

2.2 The place of education in young people’s lives

2.3 The impact on young people of changes in traditional social values

2.1, 2.2, 2.3

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6

4.2, 4.3

9 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 - 6

Weeks 7 – 9

Theme 3: Chinese Communities Overseas

This theme enables student to examine Chinese culture as it is experienced in non-

Chinese cultural settings.

3.1 Adapting to new culture (education, leisure, lifestyle)

3.2 The maintenance of Chinese culture in non-Chinese cultural contexts

Theme 4: Global Issues

This theme looks at aspects of the changing world, such as economic growth, the

environment and the global community.

4.1 Economic growth and its impact

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

4.2, 4.3

9 Weeks

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 - 5

Weeks 6 - 9

4.2 Environmental Issues

4.3 The impact of international influences on Chinese speaking countries

Revision

2.1, 2.2, 2.3

3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6

4.2, 4.3


Year 12 Dance – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Total

Component Core Performance Progress

and Work 1 Review

Major Project Progress 1 and

Work 2 Exam

Core Composition and

Major Project Progress 2

Trials:

Core Performance

Core Composition

Core Appreciation Exam

Major Study

Date of Task Term 4: Week 9 Term 1: Mid-Year Exam

Week Term 2: Week 5

Term 2: Week 9

(Practicals)

Term 3: Weeks 3-4

(Appreciation)

Outcomes

H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4,

H2.1, H2.2, H2.3, H4.1,

H4.2, H4.3, H4.4, H4.5

H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4,

H2.1, H2.2, H2.3, H3.1,

H3.2, H3.3, H3.4, H4.1,

H4.2, H4.3, H4.4, H4.5

H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4,

H2.1, H2.2, H2.3, H3.1,

H3.2, H3.3, H3.4, H4.1,

H4.2, H4.3, H4.4, H4.5

H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4,

H2.1, H2.2, H2.3, H3.1,

H3.2, H3.3, H3.4, H4.1,

H4.2, H4.3, H4.4, H4.5

Performance 10 10 20

Composition 10 10 20

Appreciation 5 5 10 20

Major Study 10 10 20 40

Weighting: 15 15 20 50 100


Year 12 Dance – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

8 Weeks

2017, Term 4

Weeks 2 – 9

10% CP

5% CA

Topic 1: Revising the Dancing Body- Core Performance: Students develop knowledge, understanding and skills that physically prepare the body for

dance; in which is applied to dance performance in the context of safe dance practice through technique and performance applied to the ‘Core Dance’.

Students revise and engage in the study of classwork and technique, anatomy, safe dance practices, principles of training, injury & injury prevention and

dance performance. Journal focuses on Safe Dance Practice and students learn to physically and orally demonstrate their understanding of Core

Performance.

Topic 2: Prescribed Work 1-Core Appreciation: Students use the skills of analysis as they study the distinguishing characteristics of the prescribed

work, resulting in a critical interpretation and evaluation of the work. Students identify, describe and analyse the elements of dance, composition

structures, theatrical and film techniques in relation to intention of the work. They consider the work as the communication of the choreographer’s ideas

and as a reflection of the society from which it emerged. The work provides a vehicle for students to write about dance as an artform. Students study and

write their interpretations of the work in the form of essay or critical review.

H1.1, H1.2,

H1.3, H2.1,

H2.2, H2.3,

H4.1, H4.2,

H4.3, H4.4,

H4.5

6 Weeks

2018, Term 1

Weeks 1-6

5% CA

10% MS

Topic 3: Prescribed Work 2-Core Appreciation: As above, students study the second prescribed text within the socio-cultural-historic context.

Topic 4: Major Study Students can also choose Dance and Technology, Appreciation or Composition.

Performance: Students are provided with an in-depth study of dance performance, technique and safe dance with a greater focus on interpretation.

Composition: Students are provided with an in-depth study of dance composition. Students will expand the knowledge and understanding and skills

acquired from the study of core composition to choreograph a work for two to three dancers.

Appreciation: Students will undertake a greater amount of theoretical study to expand upon their knowledge and understanding and skills in critical

analysis of dance and its sociocultural context. They will learn about prescribed seminal artists and works from the past 200 years, and the socio-historic

context in which their works exist.

Technology: Students develop skills in the use of computer software as a choreographic tool. Students choose either Choreographing the Virtual Body

(Dance Forms) or Film and Video. They explore the use of computer technology as a medium for artistic expression.

All

Syllabus

Outcomes

9 Weeks 2018

Term 1:

Weeks 6-9

Term 2:

Weeks 1-5

10% CC

10% MS

Topic 5: Exploration & piecing it together -Composition: Provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of the

theories, principles, processes and practices of composition. Students develop skills of choreography through practice, observation and reflection that

enable them to make choices in their own process. Students create a 3-5 minute ‘dance’ to communicate a concept/intent. Students analyse and evaluate

the success of their composition. Students engage in Improvisation & exploration of dance movement, generation of dance movement in response to

stimuli & intent, exploration of elements of dance, creating motifs & developing motifs into phrases through abstraction and manipulation of space, time

and dynamics, organising their dance, adding theatrical components, selection, refinement & evaluation.

Topic 6: Major Study Students continue to work on developing, refining and finalising their Major Study work.

H3.1, H3.2,

H3.3, H3.4,

H4.1, H4.2,

H4.3, H4.4,

H4.5

9 Weeks

2018 Term3

10% CP

10%CC

10%CA

20% MS

Topic 7: Rehearsal and Revision Students prepare for their practical and written examinations.

Performance, Composition & Major Study: Students practice how to physically and orally demonstrate their understanding of each practical

component. Engaging in performance and discussions, observation and reflection. Appreciation: Students revise the two prescribed works for analysis.

Students prepare for their written examination through revising the role of a critic, writing about dance, the critic & performance, types of criticism &

impact of criticism, writing styles and detailed examples of the work. Students focus on various ways to approach or answer the question.

All

Syllabus

Outcomes


Year 12 Drama – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Total

Component

Australian Drama and

Theatre: Dramatic

Traditions in Australia

The Progress: Making

and/or performance

skills for HSC

Individual Project

Studies in Drama and

Theatre: Performance

Task – based on

tradition/style and script

extracts AND Written

Examination

The Progress:

Making and

Performance Skills for

HSC Group

Performance

Trial HSC

Examination:

Practical

The Product:

Presentation of Group

Performance

The Product:

Presentation of

Individual Project

Trial HSC

Examination:

Written Examination

Date of Task 2017, Term 4

Weeks 7 - 8

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 9

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3-4

2018 Term 3:

Weeks 3-4

Outcomes H1.1, H1.2, H1.5, H1.7,

H2.4, H3.1, H3.2, H3.4

H1.1, H1.3, H1.5, H1.9,

H2.3, H3.1, H3.2, H3.4,

H3.5

H1.2, H1.4, H1.6,

H1.8, H2.1, H2.2,

H2.3, H3.2, H3.3,

H3.5

H1.3, H1.4, H1.6,

H1.7, H1.8, H1.9,

H2.1, H2.2, H2.4,

H3.2, H3.3

H1.1, H1.3, H1.5,

H1.9, H2.3, H3.1,

H3.2, H3.4, H3.5

Making 10 10 20 40

Performing 5 5 10 10 30

Critical Studying 5 10 15 30

Weighting: 20 15 20 30 15 100

Note: While there are additional value and attitude outcomes included in the Drama Syllabus (H1.8, H1.9, H2.4, H2.5, H3.4 and H3.5) they are not to be

assessed in the HSC Assessment Program (as per page 13 of the Drama Stage 6 Syllabus).


Year 12 Drama – Scope and Sequence

Time Topics Covered Outcomes

2017, Term 4: Weeks 2-9 Topic 1: Australian Drama and Theatre and

Individual Project H1.1, H1.2, H1.7, H2.4, H3.1, H3.2, H3.4

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1-9 Topic 2: Black Comedy H1.1, H1.3, H1.5, H1.9, H2.3, H3.1, H3.2, H3.4, H3.5

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1-9 Group Performance H1.2, H1.4, H1.6, H1.8, H2.1, H2.2, H2.3, H3.2, H3.3,

H3.5

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1-9 Group Performance and Individual Project H1.3, H1.4, H1.6, H1.7, H1.8, H1.9, H2.1, H2.2, H2.4,

H3.2, H3.3


Year 12 Earth and Environmental Science – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Research Task

Task 2

Mid-Year

Examination

Task 3

Field Task and Practical

Investigation

Task 4

Knowledge

Application and

Process Task

Total

Components

Research activity

involving data

gathering, processing

and analysis

Mid-Year Exam

Presentation Task involving

communication of an EES

concept and/or process

Trial HSC Exam

Date 2017, Term 4

Week 6

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 8

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3-4


H13, H14

H1- H10 H11, H12, H13, H14, H15 H1- H10,

H13, H14

Knowledge and Understanding of:

The history, nature and practice of EES, applications

and uses of EES and their implications for society

and the environment, and current issues, research

and development in EES.

10 10 20 40

First-hand Investigations:

Planning first hand investigations, conducting first-

hand investigations, gathering and processing first-

hand data.

30 30

Scientific thinking, problem-solving and

communication, communicating information and

understanding, developing scientific thinking and

problem-solving techniques, working individually

and in teams.

10 15 5 30

Weighting: 20 25 30 25 100


Year 12 Earth and Environmental Science – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes Mandatory Requirements

7 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 – 9

Hours 30

Topic 1: Tectonic Impacts

The impacts of the movements of the Earth’s plates

exist everywhere. This module increases student’s

understanding of the history, nature and practice of

EES, the applications and uses of EES and

implications of EES for society and the environment.

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7,

H8, H11, H12, H13, H14, H15,

H16

Research Task

7 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 – 7

Hours 30

Topic 2: Environments Through Time

Climate change is the defining process that affects

life on this planet. This module increases student’s

understanding of the implications of EES for society

and the environment and the current issues, research

and developments in EES.

H1, H2, H4, H7, H8, H9, H10,

H12, H13, H14, H15, H16 Practical/Field Work

7 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 8 – 9

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 – 6

Hours 30

Topic 3: Caring For The Country

We live on the oldest, flattest and driest continent.

Understanding the fragility of the land is vitally

important. This module increases students’

understanding of the history, applications and uses of

EES, and current issues, research and developments

in EES.

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7,

H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13,

H14, H15, H16

Research and Open-ended

Investigation

7 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 7 – 9

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 – 2, 5

Hours 30

Topic 4: Oceanography

More than 80% of Australians live within 100 km of

the coast and having an understanding of the

Biology, Chemistry, Geology and Physics of the

oceans is important for coastal dwellers. This module

increases students’ understanding of the nature,

practice, applications and uses of EES and the

implications for society and the environment.

H1, H2, H3, H5, H7, H8, H9,

H10, H11, H12, H13, H14, H15,

H16

Practical Work


Year 12 Economics – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

The Global

Economy

Task 2

Australia’s Place

in the Global

Economy & The

Global Economy

Task 3

Economic Policies

& Management

Task 4


Component

Research and

Extended

Response

Mid-Year

Examination

Extended

Response Trial HSC

Date 2017, Term 4

Week 9

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 8

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3-4

Outcomes H4, H7, H10, H12 H1, H2, H3, H4,

H10, H11

H1, H2, H4, H5,

H6, H7, H8, H9,

H10, H12

H1, H2, H3, H4,

H5, H6, H7, H8,

H10, H11

Knowledge and understand of content 10 10 5 15 40

Stimulus skills 5 5 10 20

Inquiry and Research 10 10 20

Communication of economic information, ideas and

issues in appropriate forms 5 5 5 5 20

Weighting: 25 20 25 30 100


Year 12 Economics – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

9 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1- 9

Topic 1: The Global Economy

The focus of this study is the operation of the global economy and the

impact of globalisation on individual economies.

H4, H7, H9, H10, H12

9 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1-9


Topic 2: Australia’s Place in the Global Economy

The focus of this topic is an examination of Australia’s place in the

global economy and the effect of changes in the global economy on

Australia.

H1, H2, H3, H4, H9, H10, H11

8 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1- 8

Topic 3: Economic Issues

The focus of this topic is the nature, causes and consequences of the

economic issues and problems that can confront contemporary

economies.

H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H12

8 Weeks


2018, Term 3: Weeks 1-9


Topic 4: Economic Policies and Management

This topic focuses on the aims and operation of economic policies in the

Australian economy and hypothetical situations.

H1, H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H10, H11,

H12


Year 12 English Standard – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Discovery

Task 2

Distinctively

Visual

Task 3

Mid-Year

Examination

Task 4

Close Study of

Text

Task5

Exploring

Transitions

Task 6

Trial

Examinations

Total

Component Area of Study Module A Area of Study Module B Module C Trial HSC

Date 2017, Term 4

Weeks 6 & 7

2018, Term 1

Week 6

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

2018, Term 2

Week 5

2018, Term 2

Week 9

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4


H10, H12

H1, H2, H4,

H8, H10

H1, H4, H6,

H10, H11

H1, H6, H9,

H12, H13

H1, H3, H5, H7,

H8, H9, H10

H1, H2, H4, H10,

H11

Area of Study 25 10 5 40

Module A 15 5 20

Module B 15 5 20

Module C 15 5 20

Weighting: 25 15 10 15 15 20 100

Reading 5 5 5 10 25

Writing 5 5 10 10 30

Listening 15 15

Speaking 15 15

Viewing/Representing 15 15

Weighting: 25 15 10 15 15 20 100


Year 12 English Standard – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 – 9 Topic 1: Area of Study Discovery

Core Text: Swallow the Air

H1, H2,H4,H8,

H10, H12

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 – 6 Topic 2: Module A: Experience Through Language –

Distinctively Visual The Shoe-Horn Sonata John Misto H1, H2, H4, H8, H10

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 – 7

2018, Term 1: Week 8 – 9

Topic 3: Module B: Close Study of Text Wilfred Owen

Selected Poems

Revision

H1, H6, H9, H12, H13

2018, Term 1: Weeks 10 – 11 Topic 4: Mid-Year Examination H1, H4, H6, H10, H11

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 – 5 Topic 3: Module B: Close Study of Text

Wilfred Owen’s poetry H1, H6, H9, H12, H13

2018, Term 2: Weeks 6 – 9 Topic 5: Module C: Texts and Society – Exploring

Transitions Billy Elliot Stephen Daldry H1, H3, H5, H7, H8. H9, H10

2018, Term 3: Week 1 – 2 Revision H1, H2, H4, H6, H9, H10, H11

2018, Term 3: Weeks 3 – 4 Trial HSC Examination H1, H2, H4, H10, H11

2018, Term 3: Weeks 5 – 9 Revision H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H7, H8, H9, H11


Year 12 English Advanced – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Area of Study

Task 2

Comparative

Study of Text

and Context

Task 3

Mid-Year

Examination

Task 4

Critical Study

of Text

Task 5

Representation

and Text

Task 6

Trial HSC

Exam

Total

Component Area of Study Module A Area of Study Module B Module C Trial HSC

Date 2017, Term 4

Weeks 6 & 7

2018, Term 1

Week 6

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

2018, Term 2

Week 5

2018, Term 2

Week 9

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3-4

Outcomes H1,H2, H4, H8,

H10, H12

H1, H2, H2A,

H5, H7, H10

H1,H4, H6, H10,

H11

H5, H3, H6, H7,

H8, H10, H12A

H5, H6, H9, H12,

H12A, H13

H1, H2, H2A,

H4, H7, H10,

H11

Area of Study 25 10 5 40

Module A 15 5 20

Module B 15 5 20

Module C 15 5 20

Weighting: 25 15 10 15 15 20 100

Reading 5 5 5 10 25

Writing 5 5 10 10 30

Listening 15 15

Speaking 15 15

Viewing/Representing 15 15

Weighting: 25 15 10 15 15 20 100


Year 12 English Advanced – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1-9

Topic 1: Area of Study Discovery

Prescribed Text: Frank Hurley: The Man Who Made

History

H1, H8, H11, H12

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1-6

2018, Term 1: Week 7-8

Topic 2: Module A: Comparative Study of Text and

Context - Intertextual Perspective

Sonnets from the Portuguese Elizabeth Barrett-Browning

and The Great Gatsby F.Scott.Fitzgerald

Topic 4: Module B: Critical Study of Text

Hamlet William Shakespeare

H1, H2, H12A, H5, H7 H10

H3, H5, H6, H7, H8, H10, H12A

2018, Term 1: Weeks 9 Revision H1, H2, H3, H4, H7, H8, H10

2018, Term 1: Week 10-11 Topic 3: Mid-Year Examination

Area of Study & Module A H1, H4, H6, H10, H11

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1- 5 Topic 4: Module B: Critical Study of Text

Hamlet William Shakespeare H3, H5, H6, H7, H8, H10, H12A

2018, Term 2: Weeks 6-9 Topic 5: Module C: Representation of Text -

People and Landscapes Ten Canoes Rolf de Heer H5, H6, H9, H12, H12A,H13

2018, Term 3: Week 1-2 Revision H1, H2, H4, H6, H9, H10, H11

2018, Term 3: Weeks 3-4 Trial HSC Examination H1, H2, H2A, H4, H10, H11

2018, Term 3: Weeks 5-9 Revision H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H7, H8, H9, H11


Year 12 English as a Second Language (ESL) – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Total

Component

Language Study

within an Area of

Study: Discovery

Language Study

within an Area of

Study: Discovery

Area of Study:

Discovery

Mid-Year

Examination

Module B:

Academic

English

Module A:

Australian

Voices

Language Study

within an Area

of Study:

Discovery

Module A

Module B

Trial HSC

Date 2017, Term 4

Week 7

2018, Term 1

Week 6

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 5

2018, Term 2

Week 9

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4

Outcomes H3, H7, H10,

H11, H13

H1, H2, H4, H5,

H9, H12

H1, H2, H3, H5,

H8, H11

H4, H6, H8,

H10, H11, H14

H3, H5, H6,

H7, H10, H11

H1, H2, H4, H5,

H6

Area of Study 15 15 10 10 50

Module A 20 5 25

Module B 20 5 25

Weighting: 15 15 10 20 20 20 100

Reading 5 10 5 20

Writing 5 5 10 5 25

Listening 5 5 10 20

Speaking 5 10 5 20

Viewing/Representing 5 10 15

Weighting: 15 15 10 20 20 20 100


Year 12 English as a Second Language (ESL) – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1- 9

Topic 1: Language within an Area of Study: Discovery

Prescribed Text: Swallow the Air Tara June Winch

H3, H7, H10, H11, H13

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1-8


Topic 2: Language within an Area of Study: Discovery

Prescribed Text: Rainbow’s End Jane Harrison

Revision

H1, H2, H4, H5, H9, H12

2018, Term 1: Weeks 10-11

Topic 3: Mid-Year Examination

Language within an Area of Study: Discovery

H1, H2, H3, H5, H8, H11

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1-5

Topic 4: Module B: Academic English

H4, H6, H8, H10, H11. H14

2018, Term 2: Weeks 6-9

Topic 5: Module A: Experience Through Language

Australian Voices Prescribed Text: The Castle Sitch et al

H3, H5, H6, H7, H10, H11

2018, Term 3: Week 1-2

2018, Term 3: Weeks 3-4

Revision

Trial HSC Examination

H1, H2, H4, H5, H6


Year 12 English Extension 1 – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Total

Component Spoken Presentation Portfolio of Written Work Trial HSC Examination

Date 2018, Term 1

Week 3

2018, Term 2

Week 2 & Week 8

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4

Outcomes H1, H2, H4 H1, H2, H3 H1, H2, H4

Knowledge and

understanding of complex

texts and of how and why

they are valued

5 10 10 25

Skills in:

• Complex analysis

• Sustained composition

• Independent

investigation

10 10 5 25

Weighting: 15 20 15 50


Year 12 English Extension 1 – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1-9

Module B: Texts and Ways of Thinking

Elective: After the Bomb

Film: George Clooney Goodnight and Goodluck

H1, H2, H3, H4

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1- 9

2018, Term 1: Weeks 10-11

Poetry: Sylvia Plath, Ariel & Imaginative Writing

No Mid-Year Examination

H1, H2, H3

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1- 9 Drama: Samuel Beckett Waiting for Godot H1, H2, H3

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 Revision N/A

2018, Term 3: Weeks 3-4 Trial HSC Examinations H1, H2, H3

2018, Term 3: Weeks 5- 9 Revision H1, H2, H3


Year 12 English Extension 2 – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Total

Component

Viva Voce addressing the

proposal for the

Major Work

Report on the impact of

independent investigation on

the Major Work

Reflection Statement &

Completed version of the

Major Work

Skills in extensive

independent

investigation = 25%

Skills in sustained

composition = 25%

Date 2018, Term 1

Week 3

2018, Term 2

Week 2

2018, Term 2

Week 8

Outcomes H1, H2 H1, H2 H1, H2

Objective 1

Skills in extensive independent

investigation

5 10 10 25

Objective 2

Skills in sustained composition 5 5 15 25



Year 12 English Extension 2 – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

2017, Term 4, Weeks 1 – 9

Topic 1: Research into form and initial drafting of the

Major Work

H1, H2

2018, Term 1, Weeks 1 – 11

Topic 2: Report on the impact of independent

investigation on the Major Work and

Composing the Major Work

H1, H2

2018, Term 2, Weeks 1 – 6

2018, Term 2, Weeks 7 – 9

Topic 3: Reflection on Process and refinement of the

Major Work

Topic 4: Final Drafting and Submission

H1, H2


Year 12 French Continuers – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Young Persons

World

Task 2

All topics studied

Task 3

Travel and

Leisure

Task 4

All topics studied Total

Component Spoken exchange-

conversation

Mid-Year

Examination

Skills - Listening,

Reading, Speaking Trial HSC

Date 2017, Term 4

Week 6

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

2018, Term 2

Week 6

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4

Outcomes 1.1-1.4 2.1-2.3, 3.1-3.6,

4.1-4.3 3.1-3.6

2.1-2.3, 4.1-4.3,

3.1-3.6

Speaking 10 10 20

Listening and Responding 5 10 10 25

Reading and Responding 5 10 25 40

Writing 10 5 15

Weighting: 10 20 30 40 100


Year 12 French Continuers – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

9 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1- 9

Topic 1: Young Persons World

The focus of this topic is to explore the issues faced by

young people in France and elsewhere: self-identity

relationships, family and school problems.

Spoken Exchange – Conversation regarding Young Persons

World

1.1-1.4

11 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 - 11

Topic 2: The Past and the Future, Current Issues

The focus of this unit is to reflect on the past, explore the

theme of immigration both in France and the French

speaking communities and project into the future in regard

to making predictions, plans and the role of technology in

the modern world.

2.1-2.3

3.1-3.6

4.1-4.3

9 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 - 9

Topic 3: Leisure and Travel

In this topic students will explore attitudes to sport and

leisure in France, favourite pastimes, disabled people, and

the language of sports and leisure. Tourism, travel in France,

holidays, seasonal work, advertising and tourist sites and

destinations will be covered in this unit.

Listening, Reading and responding: in class skills test.

Speaking: 10 minute oral exchange on all topics studied.

3.1-3.6

1.1-1.4

9 Weeks

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 - 9

Topic 4: Arts, Media and Entertainment

A range of units will be studied with regard to aspects of

French culture, poetry, novel, film music artistic interests of

young French people, the comic cartoon genre. The

widespread use of technology, social media and current

affairs in France and the world as a whole.

2.1-2.3

3.1-3.6

4.1-4.3


Year 12 Geography – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Ecosystems at

Risk

Task 2

Ecosystems at

Risk

Task 3

Ecosystems at

Risk & Urban

Places

Task 4

Urban Places

Task 5


Component

Fieldwork,

Active Inquiry

(Snowy

Mountains Trip)

Geographical

Skills and Short-

answer

Mid-Year

Examination

Extended

Response:

Report Style

Text Type

Sydney and

Urban

Dynamics of

Change

Trial HSC

Date 2017, Term 4

Week 8

2018, Term 1

Week 6

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

2018, Term 2

Week 9

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 -4


H11

H2, H5, H6,

H10, H11

H1, H2, H5, H6,

H11, H12, H13

H1, H3, H8, H9,

H10, H12, H13

H1, H3, H8, H9,

H10, H12, H13

Knowledge and understanding of course content 5 5 10 5 15 40

Geographical tools and skills 5 5 5 5 20

Geographical inquiry and research including

Fieldwork 5 5 10 20

Communication of geographical, information,

ideas and issues in appropriate forms 5 10 5 20

Weighting: 15 15 20 25 25 100


Year 12 Geography – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

11 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 - 9

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 - 2

Topic 1: Ecosystems at Risk

The focus of this study is a geographical investigation of the functioning

of ecosystems at risk, their management and protection.

Two Case Studies of Ecosystems at Risk

H1, H2, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H12,

H13

11 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 3 - 9

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 - 4

Mid-Year Exams: Week 10 - 11

Topic 2: Urban Places

The focus of this study is a geographical investigation of world cities,

mega cities in the developing world and the urban dynamics of large

cities and urban localities.

Case Study: Sydney

H1, H3, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10

12 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 5 - 9

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 - 9


Topic 3: People and Economic Activity

The focus of this study is a geographical investigation of economic

activity integrating the local and global context.

Case Study Economic Activity: Global Tourism

Case Study Economic Enterprise: Perisher Blue Resort or Thredbo

Resort.

H1, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H12,

H13


Year 12 Extension History – Assessment Schedule Task 1

History Project

Proposal

Task 2

What is History?

Task 3

History Project

Task 4

What is History?

Case Study

Total

Component Research Mid-Year Examination Research Trial HSC Examination

Date Due 2017, Term 4

Week 7

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

2018, Term 2

Week 7*

*regular submission of

process log also required

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4

Outcomes E1.1, E2.1 E1.1, E2.2, E2.3 E1.1, E2.1, E2.2, E2.3 E1.1, E2.2, E2.3

Knowledge and understanding

of significant historical ideas

and processes

5 5 10

Skills in designing,

undertaking and

communicating historical

inquiry – the History Project.

5 35 40

Weighting: 5 5 35 5 50


Year 12 Extension History – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes Assessed

9 Weeks

2017, Term 4 Weeks 1 - 9

Topic 1: What is History?

+

Project Proposal

E1.1, E2.1, E2.2, E2.3

9 Weeks

2018, Term 1 Weeks 1 - 9


Topic 1: What is History?

+

The Project

E1.1, E2.1, E2.2, E2.3

11 Weeks

2018, Term 2 Weeks 1 - 9

2018, Term 3 Weeks 1 - 4

Trial Examination: Weeks 3 - 4

Topic 2: Case Study

+

The Project

E1.1, E2.1, E2.2, E2.3

5 Weeks

2018, Term 3 Weeks 5 - 9 Revision E1.1


Year 12 Industrial Technology Multimedia – Assessment Schedule Component Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Total

Component

Pre-Production

Presentation of

Major Project

Production

Planning Report

Mid-Year

Examination

Post Production

Report

Yearly

Examination


Week 6

2018, Term 1

Week 6

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 6

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3-4

Outcomes H.3.1, H.3.2,

H.3.3, H.4.2

H.2.1, H.3.3, H.4.1,

H.6.2

H1.1, H1.2, H3.2,

H6.1, H7.1

H.4.2, H.5.1, H.5.2,

H.7.1

H.1.1 ,H.1.2, H.1.3,

H.3.1, H.4.3,

H.6.1,H.7.1,H.7.2

Knowledge and understanding of

the organisation and management

of, and manufacturing processes

and techniques used by, the focus

area industry

5 10 5 20 40

Knowledge, skills and

understanding in designing,

managing, problem-solving,

communicating and the safe use of

manufacturing processes and

techniques through the design and

production of a quality major

project

15 20 25 60

Weighting: 15 25 10 30 20 100


Year 12 Industrial Technology Multimedia – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1-9

Major Work Pre Production

Introduction to Major Work.

Statement of Intent, Research

Students gather ideas and present the initial planning including research and inspiration

Theory

The theory topics are introduced and tasks set (Text, Graphic, Audio, Video and Animation)

Software Skills

Independent software skill development

H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.2,

H4.3 H5.1, H5.2, H6.1,

H6.2

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1-11

Major Project Production

Development of Ideas, Planning, Design

Production of Major Work

Theory

Development of understanding of Key topics

Software Skills

Independent development in line with Major Work

Mid-Year Exam

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

H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.3,

H5.1, H5.2, H6.1, H6.2,

H7.1, H7.2

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1-9

Major Work Post-Production

Sound and Fx Production and evaluation

Post Production editing

Application of the design principles in the production of the Major Work

Theory

Intellectual Property and Ethics

H2.1, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3,

H4.1, H4.2, H4.3, H5.1,

H5.2, H6.1, H6.2, H7.2

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1-9

Multimedia Theory and Trial HSC

Industry Study

Multimedia Elements

Text, Graphics, Audio, Video, Animation

WWW

Intellectual Property and Ethics

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

H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1,

H4.2, H4.3, H5.1, H5.2,

H6.1, H7.1, H7.2


Year 12 Information Processes and Technology – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Total

Component Project Management,

Info Systems & DBMS Mid-Year Examination

Project and

presentation Trial Examination


Week 9

2018, Term 1

Week 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 8

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3-4

Outcomes

H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H5.1,

H2.2

H1.1, H1.2, H2.1,

H2.2, H3.1, H3.2,

H4.1, H5.1, H5.2,

H6.1, H6.2, H7.1, H7.2

H3.2, H5.1, H5.2,

H6.1, H6.2, H7.2

H1.1, H1.2, H2.1,

H2.2, H3.1, H3.2,

H4.1, H5.1, H5.2,

H6.1, H6.2, H7.1, H7.2

Project Management 5 10 5 20

Information Systems and Databases 10 5 5 20

Communication Systems 10 5 5 20

Options 15 15 10 40

Weighting 15 30 30 25 100


Year 12 Information Processes and Technology – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

5 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 4-9

Topic 1: Project

Project Management, Information Systems & Database Management Systems

H1.1

H1.2

H2.1

H2.2

H5.1

2 Week

2018, Term 1: Weeks 10-11

Topic 2: Mid-Year Examination

Information Systems and Databases

Communication Systems

Decision Support Systems

All Outcomes

8 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1-8

Topic 3: Project and presentation

Multimedia Systems with Decision Support System

H5.1

H5.2

H6.1

H6.2

H3.2

H5.1

H5.2

H6.1

H7.2

7 Weeks

2018, Term 3: Weeks 3-9

Trial HSC Examination

All Units and Outcomes All Outcomes


Year 12 Legal Studies – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Core Part I:

Crime

Task 2

Core Part II:

Human Rights

Task 3

Core Part I &

Core Part II

Task 4

Option 3:

Family Law

Task 5


Component Crime: Case

Study

Written

response:

Contemporary

Issue

Mid-Year

Examination

Research task

and Extended

Response

Trial HSC

Date

2017, Term 4

Week 8

2018, Term 1

Week 7

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

2018, Term 2

Week 7

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4


H9

H2, H3, H4, H5,

H8, H9

H1, H2, H3, H4,

H5, H7, H9

H1, H2, H3, H4,

H5, H7, H8, H9

H1, H2, H3, H4,

H5, H6, H7, H9,

H10

Knowledge and Understanding: 10 5 15 10 20 60

Research: 5 5 10 20

Communication: 5 5 5 5 20

Weighting: 15 15 20 25 25 100


Year 12 Legal Studies – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

11 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 - 9

2018, Term 1: Week 1- 2

Core 1: Crime

Students investigate criminal law, processes and institutions and the

tensions between community interests and individual rights and

freedoms.

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9

7 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 3 - 9


Core 2: Human Rights

Students investigate the notion of human rights assess the extent to

which the legal system embodies such human rights and promote them

in practice.

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H9, H10

9 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 - 9

Option 1: Family Law

Through the use of contemporary examples, students investigate the

legal nature of family relationships and the effectiveness of the law in

achieving justice.

H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10

8 Weeks

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 - 9

Trial Exam: Week 3 - 4

Option 1: Consumer

Through the use of contemporary examples, students investigate the

legal rights of consumers and the effectiveness of the law in achieving

justice for consumers

H1, H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10


Year 12 General Mathematics 2 – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Total

Component ATB Test Mid-Year Exam Practical Focus Study Trial Exam

Date of Task 2017: Term 4

Week 7

2018: Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

2018: Term 2

Week 6

2018: Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4

Outcomes FsCo1, FsCo2, AM3,

AM4, MM4

All Preliminary

content, AM1, AM3,

AM4, AM5, MM4,

MM5, DS4

FsRe1, FsRe2, FsRe3

FsHe1, FsHe2, FsHe3

All Preliminary and

HSC content previously

assessed, PB2, DS6,

FM4, FM5

Concepts, Skills and Techniques 10 15 10 15 50

Reasoning and Communication 10 15 10 15 50

Weighting: 20 30 20 30 100

All tasks are written tests or examinations except Task 3 which is a in-class Practical Investigation, with some preparation required in the student’s own time

prior to the task.


Year 12 General Mathematics 2 – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

2017, Term 4 (9 Weeks)

Weeks 1 - 2 Topic 12: Focus Study – Phone plans and downloading data (Chapter 10) FSCo1, FSCo2

MGP-1, MGP-2, MGP-3, MGP-5,

MGP-6, MGP-7, MGP-8, MGP-9,

MGP-10

Weeks 3 - 4 HSC Course Begins - Topic 1: Equations and linear functions

(Chapter 2 - HSC Text) AM3, AM4

MG2H-3, MG2H-9, MG2H-10

Weeks 5 - 6 Topic 2: Area and Volume (Chapter 3) MM4 MG2H-4, MG2H-5, MG2H-10

Week 7 Revision and Assessment Task 1: ATB Test

Week 8 Topic 2: Area and Volume (Chapter 3) MM4 MG2H-4, MG2H-5, MG2H-10

Week 9 Topic 3: Statistical Distribution (Chapter 4) DS4 MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-7,

MG2H-9, MG2H-10

2018, Term 1 (11 Weeks)

Weeks 1 - 2 Topic 3: Statistical Distribution (Chapter 4) DS4 MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-7,

MG2H-9, MG2H-10

Weeks 3 - 4 Topic 4: The Sine and Cosine Rule (Chapter 5) MM5 MG2H-4, MG2H-5, MG2H-10

Weeks 5 - 7 Topic 5: Non-Linear Functions (Chapter 10) AM5 MG2H-3, MG2H-9, MG2H-10

Week 8 Topic 6: Water Usage (Chapter 6) FSRe1, FSRe 2

MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-3,

MG2H-4, MG2H-5, MG2H-7,

MG2H-9, MG2H-10

Week 9 Revision for Mid-Year Examinations

Weeks 10-11 Assessment Task 2: Mid-Year Examinations

(Continued on following page)


Year 12 General Mathematics 2 – Scope and Sequence (cont.) Time Topics Covered Outcomes


Week 1 Topic 6: Water usage (Chapter 6) FsRe1, RsRe2

MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-3,

MG2H-4, MG2H-5, MG2H-7,

MG2H-9, MG2H-10

Week 2 Topic 7: Focus Study: Energy and Sustainability (Chapter 12) FsRe3 MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-5,

MG2H-9, MG2H-10

Weeks 3-4 Topic 8: Focus Study – Health and Medicine (Chapter 8) FsHe1, FsHe2,

FsHe3

MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-3,

MG2H-5, MG2H-7, MG2H-9,

MG2H-10

Weeks 5-6 Topic 9: Probability (Chapter 7) PB2 MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-8,

MG2H-9, MG2H-10

Week 6 Assessment Task 3: Practical Focus Study

Weeks 7-8 Topic 10: Loans and Annuities (Chapter 1) FM4, FM5 MG2H-1, MG2H-3, MG2H-6,

MG2H-9, MG2H-10

Week 9 Topic 11: Sampling and the Normal Distribution (Chapter 11) DS6 MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-7,

MG2H-8, MG2H-9, MG2H-10


Week 1 Topic 11: Sampling and the Normal Distribution (Chapter 11) DS6 MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-7,

MG2H-8, MG2H-9, MG2H-10

Week 2 Revision

Weeks 3-4 Assessment Task 4: Trial HSC

Weeks 5 Exam Debrief and Topic 12: Geometry of the Earth (Chapter 9) MM6 MG2H-4, MG2H-5, MG2H-10

Week 6 Topic 12: Geometry of the Earth (Chapter 9) MM6 MG2H-4, MG2H-5, MG2H-10

Weeks 7-9 HSC Revision


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Year 12 Mathematics – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Total

Component Investigation Task Mid-Year Exam Across the Board Test Trial Exam


Week 2

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

2018, Term 2

Week 7

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3- 4

Outcomes P4, P5, P7, H9, P8, H6,

H7 P1-P8, H3, H5-H9 H2, H1, H4, H5, H9 All



Weighting: 20 30 20 30 100


Year 12 Mathematics – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

2017, Term 4

Weeks 1 - 3 Prelim Course: Quadratic Polynomials Chapter 9 Prelim P5, H9

Weeks 4 - 6 Topic 1: Geometrical Properties of the Second Derivative Chapter 2 HSC P8, H6, H7, H9

Weeks 7 - 9 Topic 2: Integral Calculus (Hand-out Investigation Task - Week 8) Chapter 3 HSC P8, H5, H8, H9

2018, Term 1

Weeks 1 - 2 Topic 2: Integral Calculus Cont. (Investigation Task due Week 2) Chapter 3 HSC P8, H5, H8, H9

Weeks 4 - 6 Topic 3: Logarithms and Exponential Functions Chapter 4 HSC H3, H8, H9, H6

Weeks 7 - 8 Topic 4: Trigonometric Functions Chapter 5 HSC H5, H8, H9

Weeks 9 - 11 Revision and Mid-Year Examinations

2018, Term 2

Weeks 1 - 4 Topic 5: Applications of Calculus to the Physical world Chapter 6 HSC H1, H4, H5, H9

Weeks 5 - 8 Topic 6: Sequences and Series (inc. Assessment Task 3 – Week 7) Chapter 7 HSC H1, H5, H9

Week 9 Topic 7: Geometry (2) Chapter 1 HSC H2, H5

2018, Term 3

Weeks 1 - 4 Revision and Trial HSC Examination

Weeks 5 - 6 Topic 9: Probability Chapter 8 HSC H1, H5, H9

Weeks 7 - 9 Revision for HSC


Year 12 Mathematics Extension 1 – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Total

Component Test Mid-Year Exam Test Trial Exam


Week 7

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 7

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3-4

Outcomes

PE1-PE6, HE2

(and all Preliminary

Course)

HE1, HE2, HE3, HE6


Course)

HE1, HE2, HE3, HE4,

HE5, HE7


Course)

HE1, HE2, HE3, HE4,

HE5, HE6, HE7


Course)

Concepts, Skills and Techniques 5 7.5 5 7.5 25

Reasoning and Communication 5 7.5 5 7.5 25

Weighting: 10 15 10 15 50


Year 12 Mathematics Extension 1 – Scope and Sequence Time Extension 1 Topics Covered Outcomes

Term 4, 2017

Weeks 1 - 4 Preliminary Course: Topic 1: Parametric Equations of the Parabola PE1-PE4, PE6

Weeks 5 - 9 Topic 2: Induction (inc. Assessment Task 1 - Week 7) HE2

Term 1, 2018

Weeks 1 - 2 Topic 3: Methods of Integration I; Integration by Substitution HE6

Weeks 3 - 4 Topic 4: Newton’s Method and Bisection Method (Polynomials, Part II) PE3, HE1

Week 5 - 6 Topic 3: Methods of Integration II: Integration of 𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝑥, 𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝑥 HE6

Weeks 7 - 8 Topic 5: Further Trigonometric Equations HE7

Weeks 9 - 11 Revision and Mid-Year Examinations

Term 2, 2018

Weeks 1 - 4 Topic 6: Inverse Trigonometry HE4

Weeks 5 - 7 Topic 7: Applications of Calculus to the Physical World

(inc. Assessment Task 3 – Week 7) HE3, HE5, HE7

Weeks 8 - 9 Topic 8: Binomial Theorem

Term 3, 2018

Weeks 1 - 4 Revision and Trial HSC Examination

Weeks 5 - 6 Topic 8: Binomial Probability HE3, HE7

Weeks 7 - 9 Revision for HSC


Year 12 Mathematics Extension 2 – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Total

Component Test Mid-Year Exam Test Trial HSC

Date of Task

2017, Term 4

Week 8

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 -11

2018, Term 2

Week 8

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3-4

Outcomes E1, E2, E3, E6, E9, E1, E2, E3, E4, E6, E9 E1, E2, E3, E4, E7,

E8, E9 E1- E4, E6-E9



Weighting: 20 30 20 30 100


Year 12 Mathematics Extension 2 – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

2017, Term 4

Weeks 1 - 7 Topic 1: Complex Numbers E1, E2, E3, E9

Week 8 Revision and Assessment Task 1 E1, E2, E6, E9

Week 9 Topic 2: Curve Sketching

2018, Term 1

Weeks 1 - 2 Topic 2: Curve Sketching E1, E2, E6, E9

Weeks 3 - 5 Topic 3: Polynomials E1, E2, E4, E9

Weeks 6 - 8 Topic 4: Conic Sections E1, E2, E3, E4, E9

Weeks 9 - 11 Mid-Year Examination (Assessment 2)

2018, Term 2

Week 1 Topic 4 Conic Sections Cont. (The Rectangular Hyperbola) E1, E2, E3, E4, E9

Weeks 2 - 5 Topic 5: Integration E1, E2, E8, E9

Weeks 6 - 7 Topic 6: Volumes E1, E2, E7, E9

Weeks 7 - 8 Revision and Assessment Task 3

Weeks 8 - 9 Topic 8: Harder Extension 1 Topics (2): Inequalities, (3) Circle Geometry E1, E2, E9

2018, Term 3

Weeks 1 - 4 Revision & HSC Trial Examinations

(Assessment Task 4)

Weeks 5 - 7 Topic 7: Mechanics E1, E2, E5, E9

Weeks 8 - 9 Topic 8: Harder Ext 1 Topics (1 & 4) Series and Induction, Probability E1, E2, E9


Year 12 Modern History – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Core Study:

World War I

1914 – 1919

Task 2

Germany

1918-39

Task 3

Core Study

and

Part II:

National Study

Germany

1918-39

Task 4

Personality

Task 5


Component In-class

Source Analysis Research task

Mid-Year

Examination

Personality

Research Task Trial HSC

Date 2017, Term 4

Week 7

2018, Term 1

Week 7

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 4

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4

Outcomes H1.1, H1.2, H3.3,

H3.4, H4.1

H1.2, H2.1, H3.1,

H3.2, H3.5, H4.2

H1.1, H1.2,

H2.1, H3.3,

H3.4, H4.1,

H4.2

H1.1, H1.2,

H2.1, H3.3,

H3.4, H3.5,

H4.1, H.4

H1.1, H1.2,

H2.1, H3.3,

H3.4, H4.1,

H4.2

Knowledge and Understanding 5 5 5 10 15 40

Source-based skills 5 5 5 15

Historical inquiry and research 10 10 20

Communication of historical

understanding in appropriate forms 5 10 5 5 25

Weighting: 10 20 20 25 25 100


Year 12 Modern History – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

9 weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 - 9

Core Study: World War I 1914 – 1919:

A Source-based Study

Students use different types of sources and acquired knowledge to investigate key

features, issues, individuals, groups and events in the study of World War I.

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

H4.1, H4.2

9 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 - 9


Part II: National Study

Students investigate key features and issues in the history of Germany/Russia

during a specific period of the twentieth century.

H1.2, H2.1, H3.1, H3.2, H3.5, H4.2

8 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 - 8

Note: This topic is integrated into

both the National and

International Studies

Part III: Personality in the Twentieth Century

Through the study of a modern personality, students gain an understanding of the

role of the individual in a period of national or international history.

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

H3.5, H4.1, H.4

8 Weeks


2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 - 9


Part IV: One International Study in Peace and Conflict:

Conflict in Europe

Students investigate key features and issues of ONE International Study in

Peace and Conflict.

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

H4.1, H4.2


Year 12 Music 2 – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Mandatory

Topic: Music of

the last 25 years

(Australian

Focus)

Task 2

Mandatory

Topic: Music of

the last 25 years

(Australian

Focus)

Task 3

Mandatory

Topic: Music of

the last 25 years

(Australian

Focus)

AND

Additional Topic

Task 4

Mandatory

Topic: Music of

the last 25 years

(Australian

Focus)

AND

Additional Topic

Total

Component

Presentation of

Core

Performance

Composition

Draft

Trial HSC:

Practical

Presentation

of

Elective

Trial HSC

Examination

(including sight

singing)

Date 2017, Term 4

Week 7

2018, Term 1

Weeks 7

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 – 4

(Trial Period)

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 – 4

(Trial Period)

Outcomes H3, H5, H6, H9 H1 - H9 H1 - H9 H2, H4, H5, H6,

H8

Core Performance 20 20

Core Composition 20 20

Core Musicology 10 10 20

Core Aural 20 20

Elective: Performance OR Composition OR Musicology 20 20

Weighting: 20 30 20 30 100

*Depending on the chosen elective


Year 12 Music 2 – Scope and Sequence

Time Topics Covered Outcomes Mandatory

Requirements

8 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 2 – 9

Unit 1 – Mandatory Topic (Part 1)

Music of the past 25 years (Australian Focus)

Pitch: Advanced tonal and atonal harmony, intervallic features, micro tones, non-

western scales; Duration: Polymetre, additive time signatures, ametrical music, range

of duration features as encountered in scores; Structure: Cellular development,

episodic structures, more conventional structure; Texture: Highly complex orchestral

texture, unconventional textual techniques; Tone Colour: impact of technology on

tone colour, unconventional performing media and unusual instrumental

combinations, advanced vocal and instrumental techniques as observed in scores;

Dynamics and Expressive Techniques: variety of dynamic and expressive

techniques instructions as encountered in scores

H1, H2, H3,

H4, H5, H6,

H7, H8, H9,

H10, H11

Music of the past

25 years

(Australian Focus)

9 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 – 9

Unit 2 – Additional Topic (Part 1)

Subject to students individual choice of additional topic

Pitch: Advanced tonal harmony, chromatic harmony; Duration: range of duration

features as encountered in scores; Structure: All structures encountered in scores,

expansion of solo instrumental forms; Texture: Varying levels of instrumental and

orchestral texture; Tone colour: New instruments in the orchestra, advances in

technology, typical and unusual combinations of instrumentation; Dynamics and

Expressive Techniques: a wide range of dynamic and expressive marking as

encountered in scores, novel techniques

H1, H2, H3,

H4, H5, H6,

H7, H8, H9,

H10, H11

Nil

9 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 – 9

Unit 3 – Mandatory Topic (Part 2)

Music of the past 25 years (Australian focus)

As outlined in Unit 1 above encountered in scores

H1, H2, H3,

H4, H5, H6,

H7, H8, H9,

H10, H11

Music of the past

25 years

(Australian Focus)

9 Weeks

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 – 9

Unit 4: Additional Topic (part 2)

Subject to students individual choice of additional topic (as Term 2)

As outlined in Unit 2 above

H1, H2, H3,

H4, H5, H6,

H7, H8, H9,

H10, H11

Nil


Year 12 Music Extension – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Mandatory Topic

Task 2

Additional Topic Total

Component

Performance – performance of repertoire and

background research of repertoire

OR

Composition portfolio – analysis of works and

styles and draft compositions

OR

Musicology portfolio – research and critical

analysis of works

Performance – performance of repertoire and critical

appraisal of own concert practice

OR

Composition portfolio – viva voce including

development and resolution of ideas, musical concepts

and techniques

OR

Musicology portfolio – viva voce including development

and resolution of topic, sources and ideas

Date

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

(Mid-Year Examination Period)

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 – 4

(Trial Examination Period)

Outcomes E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6 E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6

Performance

OR

Composition

OR

Musicology

25 25 50

Weighting: 25 25 50

*Depending on the chosen elective


Year 12 Music Extension – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

8 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 2 – 9

30 Hours

Performance – performance of repertoire and background research of repertoire

OR

Composition portfolio – analysis of works and styles and draft compositions

OR

Musicology portfolio – research and critical analysis of works

E1, E2, E3, E4,

E5, E6

9 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 – 9

Performance – performance of repertoire and background research of repertoire

OR

Composition portfolio – analysis of works and styles and draft compositions

OR

Musicology portfolio – research and critical analysis of works

E1, E2, E3, E4,

E5, E6

9 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 – 9

Performance – performance of repertoire and critical appraisal of own concert practice

OR

Composition portfolio – viva voce including development and resolution of ideas, musical concepts and

techniques

OR

Musicology portfolio – viva voce including development and resolution of topic, sources and ideas

E1, E2, E3, E4,

E5, E6

9 Weeks

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 – 9

Performance – performance of repertoire and critical appraisal of own concert practice

OR

Composition portfolio – viva voce including development and resolution of ideas, musical concepts and

techniques

OR

Musicology portfolio – viva voce including development and resolution of topic, sources and ideas

E1, E2, E3, E4,

E5, E6


Year 12 PDHPE – Assessment Schedule Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Total

Component Research Report Mid-Year Exam Health Promotion

Presentation Trial HSC Exam

Date 2017, Term 4

Week 9

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

2018, Term 2

Week 4

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4


H16, H17

H1, H2, H3, H4,

H5, H7, H8, H9,

H11, H14, H15,

H17

H4, H5, H14,

H15, H16

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5,

H7, H8, H9, H11,

H13, H14, H15, H17


• factors that affect health

• the way the body moves

10 10 20 40

Skills in:

• influencing personal and community health

• taking action to improve participation and

performance in physical activity

10 5 10 5 30

Skills in critical thinking, research and analysis 5 5 15 5 30

Weighting: 25 20 25 30 100


Year 12 PDHPE – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

10 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 - 9


Core 2: Factors Affecting Performance

This compulsory module examines the factors that affect performance. Students explore the

physical and psychological bases of performance. They experience and critically analyse

approaches to training and skill development and investigate the contributions of psychology,

nutrition and recovery strategies to performance.

H7, H8, H9, H10,

H11, H16, H17

10 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 2 - 9

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 - 2

Core 1: Health Priorities in Australia

This compulsory module examines the health status of Australians and investigates, in depth, the

current health priority issues in Australia. Students identify and justify the choice of priority issues

and examine the roles that the health system and health promotion play in achieving better health

for all Australians.

H1, H2, H3, H4,

H5, H14, H15,

H16

7 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 3 - 9

Option 4: Improving Performance

In this module, students investigate approaches to the physiological preparation and skill

development of athletes. Students will experience and analyse a variety of training methods and

look at the application of these methods to improving performance. The effects of planning on

performance and ethical considerations relating to improving athletes’ performance are also

examined.

H7, H8, H9, H10,

H16, H17

7 Weeks

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 - 2

2018, Term 3: Weeks 5 - 9

Option 3: Sports Medicine

This module is concerned with the specific issues of prevention, assessment, management of and

recovery from sports injury. Students examine how the extent and intensity of sports participation

relates to the incidence of sports injuries. They explore the range of technical and scientific

approaches for maintaining the wellbeing of athletes.

H8, H13, H16,

H17


Year 12 Physics – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Research Task

and Presentation

Task 2

Knowledge

Application and

Process Task

Task 3

Practical and

Processing Task

Task 4

Knowledge

Application and

Process Task

Total

Component

Research and

presentation of a

physical process

and/or concept

Mid-Year

Examination

Practical and

Processing Task

involving several

stations

Trial HSC

Date

2017, Term 4

Week 9

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

2018, Term 2

Week 6

2018, Term 3

Weeks 3 - 4


H13, H14, H15

H3, H4, H6, H7,

H8, H9, H10, H13,

H14

H11, H12, H13,

H14, H15

H3, H4, H6, H7,

H8, H9, H10, H13,

H14


The history, nature and practice of physics, applications and

uses of physics and their implications for society and the

environment, and current issues, research and development in

physics.

Kinematics and dynamics, energy, waves, fields and matter

10 10 5 15 40


Planning first-hand investigations, Conducting first-hand

investigations and Gathering and processing first-hand data

10 5 10 5 30


Communicating information and understanding, Developing

scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques and


5 10 10 5 30

Weighting: 25 25 25 25 100


Year 12 Physics – Scope and Sequence

Time Topics Covered Outcomes Mandatory

Requirements

7 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 - 8

Topic 1: Space

Gravitational field, Gravitational potential energy,

Projectile motion, Launching spaceships,

G-forces, Circular motion, Law of universal gravitation,

Kepler’s Laws, Slingshot effect, Ether,

Michelson-Morley experiment and

Special theory of relativity

H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H9,

H11, H12, H13, H14, H15,

H16

First-hand

Investigations

8 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 8 - 9

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 - 6

Topic 2: Motors and Generators

Magnetic fields, forces between parallel conductors, Motor

effect, DC motor, Electromagnetic induction, Lenz’s law,

eddy current, Electric power generating and distribution, AC

and DC generators, Transformers and AC motors

H3, H4, H6, H7, H8,

H9, H10, H11, H12, H13,

H14, H15, H16

Open-ended

Investigation

8 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 7 - 9

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 - 4

Topic 3: From Ideas to Implementation

Cathode rays, Thomson experiment,

Hertz’s experiments with electromagnetic waves, Black

body, Plank’s theory, Photo electric effect Particle wave

duality, Semiconductors, Solid state devices,

Superconductivity and BCS theory

H1, H2, H7, H8, H9, H10,

H11, H12, H13, H14, H15,

H16

First-hand

Investigations

8 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 5 - 9

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 - 2

Topic 4: From Quanta to Quarks

Rutherford’s nuclear atomic model, Bohr’s model of atom,

Atomic spectra De Broglie’s ideas, Davisson-Germer

experiment, Nuclear physics and Standard model of matter

H3, H4, H6, H7, H8,

H9, H10, H13, H14, H15,

H16

First-hand

Investigations


Year 12 Senior Science – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Practical Investigation

Task 2

Knowledge

Application and

Process Task

Task 3

Open-ended

Investigation

Task 4

Knowledge

Application and

Process Task

Total

Practical activity

involving data gathering,

processing and analysis

Mid-Year Examination Student directed practical

investigation and report

Trial HSC

Examination

Date 2017, Term 4

Week 8

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10-11

2018, Term 2

Week 8

2018, Term 3,

Weeks 3-4

Outcomes

H11, H12, H13, H14, H15 H3, H4, H6, H7, H8,

H9, H10, H13, H14

H2, H9, H11, H12, H13,

H14, H15

H1, H4, H6, H7,

H8, H9, H10,

H13, H14

Knowledge and Understanding of:

The history, nature and practice of science, applications

and uses of science and their implications for society and

the environment, and current issues, research and

development in science

The resources of the Earth, internal and external

environments, chemical changes, organs and systems of

the body and energy.

10 10 5 15 40


Planning first hand investigations,

Conducting first-hand investigations


10 5 10 5 30

Scientific thinking, problem-solving and

communication

Communicating information and understanding,

Developing scientific thinking and problem-solving

techniques


10 5 5 10 30

Weighting: 30 20 20 30 100


Year 12 Senior Science – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes Mandatory Requirements

7 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 1 – 7

Hours 30

Topic 1: Medical Technology - Bionics

Replacements for Body Parts, Maintaining blood

flow around the body, artificial vessels and valves,

skeletal system and artificial joints, respiratory

system and life support, non-invasive and diagnostic

medicine.

H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H9, H11,

H12, H13, H14, H15, H16

7 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 8 – 9

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1 – 5

Hours 30

Topic 2: Lifestyle Chemistry

Mixtures (suspensions, solutions & colloids), surface

tension, surfactants, emulsions, biodegradability,

skin (microflora, pH, oils), chemistry of soaps,

cleansers, shampoos, solvents, chemistry of

cosmetics, the digestive system, effects of drugs on

the body & vitamins.

H3, H4, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10,

H11, H12, H13, H14, H15, H16

8 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 6 – 8

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1 – 5

Hours 30

Topic 3: Information Systems

Transfer of information & energy, devices: landlines,

mobiles, television, radios, compact discs,

advantages of technology, electromagnetic spectrum

& communication technologies, properties of waves,

geostationary satellites, optical fibre & cables.

H3, H4, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10,

H13, H14, H15, H16 Open-ended Investigation

8 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 6 – 9

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1 – 2

2018, Term 3: Weeks 5 – 6

Hours 30

Topic 4: Space Science

Empty space, gravity, effect of low gravity on human

physiology, use of materials for rocketry, importance

and function of the International space station and

space exploration.

H1, H2, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11,

H12, H13, H14, H15, H16


Year 12 Studies of Religion 1 – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Religion and belief

systems in Australia

post-1945

Task 2

Religious Tradition

Task 3

All to date Total

Component Oral presentation with

slideshow Research Essay Trial HSC Exam

Date 2018, Term 1: Week 2 2018, Term 2: Week 2 2018, Term 3: Weeks 3-4

Outcomes H1, H2, H6,H7, H8, H9 H1,H2, H4, H5, H6, H7,

H8, H9

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6,

H8, H9

Knowledge and understanding of course content 5 5 10 20

Source-based skills 5 5 10

Investigation and Research 10 10

Communication of information, ideas and issues in

appropriate forms 5 5 10



Year 12 Studies of Religion 1 – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

8 Weeks

Term 4 2017: Weeks 1-8

Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945

The focus of this study is religious expression in Australia’s

multicultural and multifaith society since 1945. The study includes an

appreciation of Aboriginal spiritualities and their contribution to an

understanding of religious beliefs and religious expression in Australia

today.

H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H8, H9

10 Weeks

Term 4 2017: Week 9

Term 1 2018: Weeks 1-11


Religious Tradition 1 - Christianity

The focus of this study is the contribution of significant people (Paul of

Tarsus), ideas, practices (baptism) and ethical teachings (applied to

sexuality) to an understanding of Christianity as a living religious

tradition. The study of Christianity is to be of the WHOLE tradition

where applicable.

H1, H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9

11 Weeks

Term 2 2018: Weeks 1 - 9

Term 3 2018: Weeks 1 - 2


Religious Tradition 2 - Islam

The focus of this study is the contribution of significant people

(Khadijah Bint Khuwaylid), ideas, practices (the Hajj) and ethical

teachings (applied to bioethics) to an understanding of Islam as a living

religious tradition. The study of Islam is to be of the WHOLE tradition

where applicable.

H1, H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9

5 Weeks

Term 3 2018: Weeks 5 - 9 Revision: All to date


Year 12 Visual Arts – Assessment Schedule

Task 1

Artmaking

Task 2

Art History

and Criticism

Task 3

Artmaking

Task 4

Art History

and

Criticism

Task 5

Artmaking Total

Component

Development of body of

work – investigations of

artmaking practice evident

in Visual Arts Process

Diary (VAPD) including

experiments with

materials, written

reflections and

explanations, research

about related artists’

practice

Mid-Year

Examination

Development of body of

work – works under

development; VAPD,

oral or written

presentation about

intentions, conceptual

framework relationships,

and viewpoint/s

Trial HSC Finished and submitted

Body of Work

Date 2017, Term 4

End of Week 6

2018, Term 1

Weeks 10 - 11

(Examination

Week)

2018, Term 2

Week 8

2018, Term 3

Week 3 - 4

2018, Term 3

NESA Submission Date

Approx. Week 6 - 7

Outcomes H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6 H7, H8, H9,

H10 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6

H7, H8, H9,

H10 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6

Artmaking 10 15 25 50

Art History and Criticism 20 30 50

Weighting: 10 20 15 30 25 100


Year 12 Visual Arts – Scope and Sequence Time Topics Covered Outcomes

8 Weeks

2017, Term 4: Weeks 2-9

Art Historical and Critical Case Studies

Unit 1: Case Study 1

Artmaking, Body of Work: Initial Investigations

H1 – H10

9 Weeks

2018, Term 1: Weeks 1-9

Art Historical and Critical Case Studies

Unit 2: Case Study 2

Artmaking, Body of Work: Progress

H1 – H10

9 Weeks

2018, Term 2: Weeks 1-9

Art Historical And Critical Case Studies

Unit 3: Case study 3

Artmaking, Body of Work: Progress

H1- H10

9 Weeks

2018, Term 3: Weeks 1-9

Art Historical And Critical Case Studies

Unit 4: Case study 4 and Case study 5

Artmaking, Body of Work: Progress and Final Submission

H1 – H10


Documents

Year 12 HSC Internal Assessment Booklet - Pittwater House · Support for Higher School Certificate Examinations ... • Music 2 – Core and ... Year 12 HSC Internal Assessment Booklet