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BONNYRIGG HIGH SCHOOL - Year 9 2020 Assessment Information & Task Schedule
BONNYRIGG HIGH
   SCHOOL

        Year 9

        2020

Assessment Information
    & Task Schedule
Contents

Contents ............................................................................................................. 2        MATHEMATICS - 5.2 ..................................................................................15
  NSW Educations Standards Authority and Departmental Requirements...... 3                                                      MATHEMATICS - 5.3 ..................................................................................16
  School Assessments and Academic Reporting ............................................... 3                                   PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION..............17
Assessment Procedures Document .................................................................... 4                           SCIENCE .....................................................................................................18
  The Purpose of Assessment ........................................................................... 4                  Elective Subjects ................................................................................................19
  Student’s Responsibilities Regarding Assessment ......................................... 4                                   CHINESE .....................................................................................................19
  Submission of Tasks ........................................................................................ 5                COMMERCE ...............................................................................................20
  Assessment Notification ................................................................................. 5                   DANCE .......................................................................................................21
  Late Tasks ....................................................................................................... 6          HISTORY ELECTIVE .....................................................................................25
  Acknowledging Sources in Assessment Tasks ................................................ 7                                  INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY- Engineering ..................................................26
  NAPLAN........................................................................................................... 7           INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY- Multimedia ...................................................27
Weekly Study Planner......................................................................................... 8                 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY- Timber ..........................................................28
Year Planner ....................................................................................................... 9          INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY ........................................29
A Glossary of Key Words .................................................................................. 10                   JAPANESE...................................................................................................30
Core Subjects .................................................................................................... 11           MUSIC ........................................................................................................31
     ENGLISH .................................................................................................... 11            PHOTOGRAPHIC AND DIGITAL MEDIA ......................................................32
     GEOGRAPHY/ HISTORY ............................................................................. 12                        PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS STUDIES ................................................33
     HISTORY/ GEOGRAPHY ............................................................................. 13                        VISUAL ARTS ..............................................................................................34
     MATHEMATICS - 5.1 ................................................................................. 14                     WORK EDUCATION ....................................................................................35

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NSW Educations Standards Authority                                                       School Assessments and Academic
and Departmental Requirements                                                            Reporting
During Year 7 to Year 10 the NSW Educations Standards Authority                          Course outcomes are used to prescribe what a student must achieve
requires that students substantially participate in the study of a                       and how their levels of achievement are assessed. Tasks are set to
minimum of:                                                                              help assess the extent of your skills and knowledge.

 •   400 hours of English                                                                Teachers have many different ways of measuring and assessing the
                                                                                         achievement of outcomes. The tasks used to assess achievement
 •   400 hours of Geography and History
                                                                                         should vary and may include the following:
 •   400 hours of Mathematics
 •   400 hours of Science                                                                •   Presentations – digital, oral, multimodal, viva voce
 •   300 hours of PDHPE                                                                  •   Reports – analytical, fieldwork, research, written
 •   200 hours of Creative Arts                                                          •   Practical Work – experiments, improvisation, projects,
 •   200 hours of Technological and Applied Studies                                          performances
 •   100 hours of Languages                                                              •   Portfolios, journals, log books, process diaries
 •   Band 8 or above in NAPLAN                                                           •   Compositions
                                                                                         •   Class and/or cohort tests
A student is considered to have satisfactorily completed a course if
                                                                                         •   Formal examination (half yearly, yearly or trial HSC)
they have:
                                                                                             Only one formal written examination can contribute to a formal
 • followed the course developed by the NSW Educations Standards                             assessment schedule.
   Authority
 • applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set                     For further information about the new HSC requirements, which will
   tasks and experiences provided in the course by the school                            apply to students starting year 9 in 2020, please see the NSW
 • achieved some or all of the course outcomes                                           Educations Standards Authority website:

Substantial participation and completion is dependent on your                            http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/about/initia
attendance at school and in classes. It is also judged on your level of                  tives/stronger-hsc-standards
involvement in class and the efforts you make in completing and
presenting assignments and homework and any other experiences
provided in each subject.                                                                The school is currently awaiting the new guidelines for testing in Year
                                                                                         10 for the HSC. Once this is finalized students and parents will be
                                                                                         informed

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Assessment Procedures Document

The Purpose of Assessment                                                            Student’s Responsibilities Regarding
Assessment is the broad name for the collection and evaluation of
                                                                                     Assessment
evidence of a student’s learning. It is integral to teaching and learning            Students are responsible for:
and has multiple purposes. Assessment can enhance student
engagement and motivation, particularly when it incorporates                         •   demonstrating through application and achievement that they have
interaction with teachers, other students and a range of resources.                      met requirements
                                                                                     •   meeting all course requirements including attendance at class
Assessment provides:                                                                 •   applying themselves with diligence and sustained effort, to the best
 • opportunity for teachers to gather evidence about student                             of their ability, to the set tasks and experiences provided in each
    achievement in relation to outcomes                                                  course
 • opportunity for students to demonstrate what they know and can                    •   making a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks
    do                                                                               •   their personal honesty-work submitted must be the student’s own
 • ability to clarify student understanding of concepts and promotes                     work and sources consulted or quoted must be acknowledged
    deeper understanding                                                             •   submitting all tasks on or before the due date
 • evidence that current understanding is a suitable basis for future                •   being present for all in class assessment tasks and examinations
    learning.                                                                        •   understanding this document

Gathered evidence is used by teachers for assessment of learning to rank             To help meet these responsibilities each student will receive:
or grade students. This usually takes place at key points in the learning
cycle. Students receive reports identifying the levels of skill, knowledge           •   an assessment schedule and course requirements for each course
and understanding they have achieved.                                                •   at least two weeks notification that an assessment task will take
                                                                                         place or be due on a particular date
                                                                                     •   feedback on each assessment task as soon as possible
                                                                                     •   a Mid-Course and Yearly Report, which will indicate to them, their
                                                                                         level of success in attaining the outcomes of each course, as
                                                                                         required by the NSW Educations Standards Authority

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Submission of Tasks
It is the student’s responsibility to perform/submit all tasks, which are            Students cannot submit an appeal on the basis of:
part of the Assessment Schedule.
                                                                                     •   Difficulties in preparation or loss of preparation time
If a task is submitted late, there will be a deduction of marks for that task        •   Alleged deficiencies in teaching
unless prior approval for extension has been given by the appropriate                •   Misreading examination timetables
Head Teacher. If an extension has been granted, there is no mark                     •   Misreading assessment task instructions/examination instructions
penalty, unless the task is submitted later than the extension given.                •   Other commitments such as participation in entertainment, work or
                                                                                         sporting events, unless prior arrangements have been made with
The student may have to sit for a substitute task if a task has been                     the relevant Head Teacher
missed. The student’s final ranking for the substitute task will be                  •   Problems related to technical malfunctions (lost files, lack of paper).
determined in conjunction with other comparable tasks.                                   Students should save work that has been completed on a computer
                                                                                         on both the hard drive and a USB/external hard drive and print
In circumstances where a substitute task is not feasible, unreasonable or                before the due time
where the conditions of the missed task are difficult to duplicate, the
Head Teacher may authorise the use of an estimate based on other
appropriate evidence.                                                                Assessment Notification
Where an absence is known beforehand (for example, an overseas trip)                 All students must receive written notification from their teacher of the
the student must make arrangements for the task to be submitted on or                actual due date and details of an assessment task at least two weeks
before time. It can be handed in on time by an agent for the student.                prior to the task. Students will be asked to sign an Assessment
                                                                                     Notification form to state that they have received notification of the
If a student is suspended from school at the time an assessment is due,              task.
they must notify the Principal at the time of suspension. It remains the
student’s responsibility to complete the task on time, unless it is an in-           Only two assessment tasks will be due on any one day.
class assessment. In that circumstance, alternate arrangements can be
made in consultation with the relevant Head Teacher.                                 The written notification has precedence over the information listed in
                                                                                     the assessment schedule contained in the student assessment booklet.

                                                                                     On some occasions it may be necessary for the type of task, date of the
                                                                                     task, syllabus components for assessment, or weighting of the task to be
                                                                                     changed from what is printed in the assessment booklet, so written
                                                                                     notification given by the teacher will be used to list the correct details for
                                                                                     each assessment task.
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Late Tasks                                                                         Malpractice
All tasks submitted after the designated time will be deemed LATE unless           Malpractice is any activity undertaken by a student that allows them to
there are exceptional circumstances. Failure to submit a task by the               gain an unfair advantage over others. It includes, but is not limited to:
designated time will result in:                                                     • copying someone else’s work in part or wholly, and presenting it as
 • A note being sent home                                                              your own
 • A mark deduction of 10% of the maximum mark per weekday                          • using material directly from books, journals, CDs or the internet
     (including holidays and weekends; a weekend will be treated as one                without reference to the source
     day. After 5 days the student will receive zero.)                              • building on the ideas of another without reference to the source
                                                                                    • buying, stealing or borrowing another person’s work and presenting
A zero mark may be awarded when a student:                                             it as your own
• Submits a task late (without a valid reason)                                      • submitting work to which another person such as a parent, coach,
• Does not attempt a task (non-attempt)                                                tutor or subject expert has contributed substantially using words,
• Does not make a serious attempt at a task (non-serious attempt)                      ideas, designs or the workmanship of others in practical and
• Is found to be involved in malpractice                                               performance tasks without appropriate acknowledgement
                                                                                    • paying someone to write or prepare material
This will result in an official warning letter being sent home to                   • breaching school examination rules
parents/caregivers. Upon satisfactory completion of the task within the             • using non-approved aides during an assessment task
specified time period, as outlined in the warning letter, the task will be          • contriving false explanations to explain work not handed in by the
marked and feedback given. A zero mark will then be awarded.                           due date
Following the first warning letter, if the task is still not satisfactorily         • assisting another student to engage in malpractice
completed within the specified time, then a second warning letter will be
issued.                                                                            Where malpractice is detected, a zero will be given for the task. The
                                                                                   school may apply additional penalties through the school’s disciplinary
                                                                                   measures at the discretion of the Principal.

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Acknowledging Sources in Assessment Tasks
Referencing is a method of acknowledging the variety of sources of                   For further guidance on how to reference correctly, please try:
information and ideas that you have used while completing assessment
tasks outside the classroom. Its purpose is to acknowledge the original              James Cook University Australia, Referencing: Harvard
source of ideas and work that is not your own. Direct quotations, facts              http://libguides.jcu.edu.au/referencing
and figures, as well as ideas and theories, from both published and
unpublished works, must be referenced. Referencing is necessary to
avoid plagiarism, to verify quotations and paraphrasing, and to enable               The Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE NSW, Research help: Referencing
readers (and markers) to follow up and read more fully the cited author's            http://libraries.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/research/referencing
work.

Referencing generally has two key elements:
                                                                                     NAPLAN
•    an in-text reference (that is, within the text of the assessment task)          Students in Year 9 will participate in NAPLAN testing, 12 – 22 May 2020.
     that indicates you have used a phrase, idea or concept from
     someone else                                                                    The NAPLAN student report will show your child's results in the key areas
•    a complete Reference (in alphabetical order) at the end of the                  of reading, writing, language conventions and numeracy. The report will
     assessment task giving full details of all sources referred to in the           also show the national average, the range of results for the middle 60%
     assessment task                                                                 of students nationally and your school's average for each test. This
                                                                                     means you will be able to compare the performance of your child against
Plagiarism is presenting another person's work as your own work by                   other students in the same year of schooling.
copying or reproducing it without acknowledgement of its source.
                                                                                     The additional student report will list all the questions in each test, along
If an assessment task is not referenced in the required format, you may              with a brief description of each question. This report will show you which
be suspected of plagiarism. All work presented in assessment tasks must              questions your child answered correctly.
be a student's own or must be acknowledged appropriately.
Malpractice, including plagiarism, could lead to students receiving ZERO             A common assessment scale is used on each NAPLAN report so that you
marks for that.                                                                      can track your child's progress through the years.

                                                                                     For further information, please go to the NSW Educations Standards
                                                                                     Authority site:
                                                                                     http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/naplan/info-for-parents.html

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Weekly Study Planner
                 7:00-9:00   9:00-11:00   11:00-1:00           1:00-3:00   3:00-5:00   5:00-7:00   7:00-9:00

     Monday

     Tuesday

   Wednesday

    Thursday

      Friday

    Saturday

     Sunday

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Year Planner
                                      Term 1                                    Term 2                                  Term 3                                 Term 4

      Week 1 A

      Week 2 B                                                                                             Food Technology, Textiles Technology

                                                                                                                                                      Science, PDM, PASS, Textiles
      Week 3 A                                                                 Visual Arts
                                                                                                                                                               Technology

                                                                                                                                                     Geography, Mathematics 5.2,
                                                                                                                                                  Mathematics 5.3, Commerce, Dance,
      Week 4 B                                                                                                                                     Japanese, Music, Visual Arts, Work
                                                                                                                                                              Education
                                                                 English, Geography, Mathematics 5.2,
                                                                                                                                                   English, History, Mathematics 5.1,
                                                                 Mathematics 5.3, Science, Commerce,
      Week 5 A                                                   Food Technology, Textiles Technology,
                                                                                                                     Mathematics 5.2               Drama, Food Technology, History
                                                                                                                                                    Extension, IST, PDM, Visual Arts
                                                                            Work Education
      Week 6 B                         History                             History, Japanese                         English, Drama                  PDHPE, Chinese, ITE, ITM, ITT

                                                                  History Extension, ITE, ITM, ITT, IST,   History, Geography, Mathematics 5.3,
      Week 7 A           Geography, PDHPE, ITE, ITM, ITT, IST
                                                                        PDM, PASS, Visual Arts               PDHPE, Science, ITE, ITM, ITT, IST
                                                                                                                                                                 D&T

                          English, Mathematics 5.3, Chinese,                                                Chinese Commerce, Dance, History
      Week 8 B              Commerce, History Extension,                 Chinese, Drama, Music               Extension, Japanese, PASS, Work
                              Japanese, Work Education                                                                   Education

                          PDHPE, Drama, Food Technology,
      Week 9 A                      PDM, PASS
                                                                              Dance, D&T                                  Music

                        Mathematics 5.1, Dance, D&T, Music,
     Week 10 B                Textiles Technology
                                                                            Mathematics 5.1                       Mathematics 5.1, D&T

     Week 11 A                         Science

D&T – Design and Technology                           ITMM – Industrial Technology Multimedia                        PDM – Photographic and Digital Media
IST – Information and Software Technology             ITT – Industrial Technology Timber                             PDHPE – Physical Development, Health and Physical Education
ITE – Industrial Technology Engineering               PASS – Physical Activity and Sports Studies

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A Glossary of Key Words
Syllabus outcomes, objectives, performance bands and examination questions have key words that state what students are expected to be able to do. Using the
glossary will help students understand what is expected in responses to examinations and assessment tasks.

Account              Account for: state reasons for, report on. Give an                      Distinguish   Recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or
                     account of: narrate a series of events or                                             different from; to note differences between
                     transactions
                                                                                             Evaluate      Make a judgement based on criteria; determine
Analyse              Identify components and the relationship                                              the value of
                     between them; draw out and relate implications
                                                                                             Examine       Inquire into
Apply                Use, utilise Employ in a particular situation
                                                                                             Explain       Relate cause and effect; make the relationships
Appreciate           Make a judgement about the value of                                                   between things evident; provide why and/or how
Assess               Make a judgment of value, quality, outcomes,                            Extract       Choose relevant and/or appropriate details
                     results or size
                                                                                             Extrapolate   Infer from what is known
Calculate            Ascertain/determine from given facts, figures or
                                                                                             Identify      Recognise and name
                     information
                                                                                             Interpret     Draw meaning from
Clarify              Make clear or plain
                                                                                             Investigate   Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about
Classify             Arrange or include in classes/categories
                                                                                             Justify       Support an argument or conclusion
Compare              Show how things are similar or different
                                                                                             Outline       Sketch in general terms; indicate the main
Construct            Make; build; put together items or arguments
                                                                                                           features of
Contrast             Show how things are different or opposite
                                                                                             Predict       Suggest what may happen based on available
Critically          Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge                                     information
(analysis/evaluate) and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and
                     quality to (analyse/evaluation
                                                                                             Propose       Put forward (for example a point of view, idea,
                                                                                                           argument, suggestion) for consideration or action
Deduce               Draw conclusions
                                                                                             Recall        Present remembered ideas, facts or experiences
Define               State meaning and identify essential qualities
                                                                                             Recommend     Provide reasons in favour
Demonstrate          Show by example
                                                                                             Recount       Retell a series of events
Describe             Provide characteristics and features
                                                                                             Summarise     Express, concisely, the relevant details
Discuss              Identify issues and provide points for and/or
                     against                                                                 Synthesise    Putting together various elements to make a
                                                                                                           whole

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Core Subjects
                     ENGLISH
                     2020 Assessment Schedule

                           Weighting             Due         Outcomes
          Task                                                                     Syllabus Topic                           Overview of Assessment Task
                           (100% for the year)   Date        Assessed
                                                                                                               Students will compose a persuasive speech to an issue/topic of
          Persuasive                                            EN5-1A,             Non-Fiction Texts              their own choice along with a reflection explaining their
                                                 Term 1
 #1       Speech and             25%                            EN5-7D,              [Argument and                 language choices. This speech will be submitted and not
                                                 Week 8
           Reflection                                           EN5-9E                Perspective]            performed. The reflection will be a response to a series of short
                                                                                                                                            questions
                                                                                                              Students will compose a Digital Text (Poster, PechaKucha) which
                                                                EN5-2A,                 Poetry                         contains a poem that they have composed about
            Poetry                               Term 2
 #2                              35%                            EN5-4B,        [Connotation, Imagery and      Protest/Empowerment. The visual design of the Digital Test will
        Representation                           Week 5
                                                                EN5-5C            Symbol & Authority]          be representative of their poem. Students will also compose a
                                                                                                                Critical Reflection, analysing their language and visual choices
                                                                EN5-1A,                                          Students will complete an in class essay to a seen question,
                                                 Term 3                            Novel and Context
 #3       Novel Essay            25%                            EN5-3B,                                         discussing how context shapes ideas, forms and features of a
                                                 Week 6                            [Context & Theme]
                                                                EN5-5C                                                                      novel
                                                                                                               In this task the students will be required to record a Director’s
                                                                EN5-2A,                   Film
          Directors                              Term 4                                                         Commentary (5-6mins) to analyses at least one scene of their
 #4                              25%                            EN5-4B,         [Perspective & Code and
         Commentary                              Week 5                                                            choice or one chosen from a selection provided by their
                                                                EN5-7D                Convention]
                                                                                                                                      classroom teacher

EN5-1A responds to and composes increasingly sophisticated and sustained texts for            EN5-5C thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information
understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression and pleasure         and increasingly complex ideas and arguments to respond to and compose texts in a
EN5-2A effectively uses and critically assesses a wide range of processes, skills,            range of contexts
strategies and knowledge for responding to and composing a wide range of texts in             EN5-6C investigates the relationships between and among texts
different media and technologies                                                              EN5-7D understands and evaluates the diverse ways texts can represent personal and
EN5-3B selects and uses language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to       public words
a range of purposes audiences and contexts, describing and explaining their effects on        EN5-8D questions, challenges and evaluates cultural assumptions in texts and their
meaning                                                                                       effects on meaning
EN5-4B effectively transfers knowledge, skills and understanding of language concepts         EN5-9E purposefully reflects on, assesses and adapts their individual and collaborative
into new and different contexts                                                               skills with increasing independence and effectiveness

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GEOGRAPHY/ HISTORY
                        2020 Assessment Schedule

                                Weighting                                        Outcomes
           Task                                        Due Date                                                    Syllabus Topic                          Overview of Assessment Task
                                (100% for the year)                              Assessed
           In-class                                    Term 1
  #1                               20%                                             GE5-7                        Changing Places                      Structured research task on a chosen megacity
          Writing Task                                 Week 7

         End of Course                                 Term 2             GE5-1, GE5-2, GE5-3,                Sustainable Biomes                        Multiple Choice, Matching, Short Answer
  #2                               30%
             Exam                                      Week 5                    GE5-7                         Changing Places                               Questions, Geographical Skills

GE5.1 explains the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments          GE5.6 analyses differences in human wellbeing and ways to improve human wellbeing
GE5.2 explains processes and influences that form and transform places and environments                GE5.7 acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and
GE5.3 analyses the effects of interactions and connections between people, places and                  relevant geographical tools for inquiry
environments                                                                                           GE5.8 communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of
GE5.4 accounts for perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues          strategies
GE5.5 assesses management strategies for places and environments for their sustainability

                              Weighting                                        Outcomes
           Task                                       Due Date                                                 Syllabus Topic                             Overview of Assessment Task
                              (100% for the year)                              Assessed
            Extended                                   Term 3                HT5-1, HT5-8,
  #1                                35%                                                                   The Movement of Peoples                                   Research Assessment
            Response                                  Week 7                    HT5-10
                                                       Term 4             HT5-2, HT5-5, HT5-8,       The Movement of Peoples Australia
  #2      Course Work               30%                                                                                                                     Ongoing coursework in class book
                                                      Week 5-6              HT5-9, HT5-10                       at War
                                                       Term 4                    HT5-4,              The Movement of Peoples Australia
  #3      Course Exam               35%                                                                                                                                  Course Exam
                                                      Week 5                 HT5-7, HT5-9                       at War

HT5-1 explains and assesses the historical forces and factor that shaped the modern world and          HT5-6 uses relevant evidence from sources to support historical narratives, explanations and
Australia                                                                                              analyses of the modern world and Australia
HT5-2 sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the                  HT5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and
development of the modern world and Australia                                                          Australia
HT5-3 explains and analyses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the              HT5-8 selects and analyses a range of historical sources to locate information relevant to an
historical contexts that shaped the modern world and Australia                                         historical inquiry
HT5-4 explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern            HT5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an
world and Australia                                                                                    understanding of the past
HT5-5 identifies and evaluates the usefulness of sources in the historical inquiry process             HT5-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate
                                                                                                       effectively about the past for different audiences

       *Please note History and Geography are taught as a Semester Course

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HISTORY/ GEOGRAPHY
                      2020 Assessment Schedule

                                           Weighting                                  Outcomes
                 Task                                             Due Date                                         Syllabus Topic                           Overview of Assessment Task
                                          (100% per semester)                         Assessed
                                                                    Term 1            HT5-1, HT5-8,
  #1        Extended Response                    35%                                                           The Movement of Peoples                                 Research Assessment
                                                                    Week 6              HT5-10
                                                                                      HT5-2, HT5-5,
                                                                    Term 2                               The Movement of Peoples Australia
  #2             Course Work                     30%                                  HT5-8, HT5-9,                                                            Ongoing coursework in class book
                                                                   Week 6-7                                         at War
                                                                                        HT5-10
                                                                    Term 2              HT5-4,           The Movement of Peoples Australia
  #3             Course Exam                     35%                                                                                                                        Course Exam
                                                                    Week 6            HT5-7, HT5-9                  at War

HT5-1 explains and assesses the historical forces and factor that shaped the modern world and          HT5-6 uses relevant evidence from sources to support historical narratives, explanations and
Australia                                                                                              analyses of the modern world and Australia
HT5-2 sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the                  HT5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and
development of the modern world and Australia                                                          Australia
HT5-3 explains and analyses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the              HT5-8 selects and analyses a range of historical sources to locate information relevant to an
historical contexts that shaped the modern world and Australia                                         historical inquiry
HT5-4 explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern            HT5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an
world and Australia                                                                                    understanding of the past
HT5-5 identifies and evaluates the usefulness of sources in the historical inquiry process             HT5-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate
                                                                                                       effectively about the past for different audiences

                                           Weighting                                   Outcomes
                 Task                                             Due Date                                           Syllabus Topic                          Overview of Assessment Task
                                          (100% per semester)                          Assessed
                                                                    Term 3                                                                                  Structured research task on a chosen
  #1       In-class Writing Task                 20%                                      GE5-7                      Changing Places
                                                                    Week 7                                                                                                megacity
                                                                    Term 4            GE5-1, GE5-2,                Sustainable Biomes                      Multiple Choice, Matching, Short Answer
  #2        End of Course Exam                   30%
                                                                    Week 4            GE5-3, GE5-7                  Changing Places                             Questions, Geographical Skills

GE5.1 explains the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments          GE5.6 analyses differences in human wellbeing and ways to improve human wellbeing
GE5.2 explains processes and influences that form and transform places and environments                GE5.7 acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and
GE5.3 analyses the effects of interactions and connections between people, places and                  relevant geographical tools for inquiry
environments                                                                                           GE5.8 communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of
GE5.4 accounts for perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues          strategies
GE5.5 assesses management strategies for places and environments for their sustainability

       *Please note History and Geography are taught as a Semester Course
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MATHEMATICS - 5.1
                    2019 Assessment Schedule

         Task             Weighting             Due Date       Outcomes Assessed                        Syllabus Topic                     Overview of Assessment Task
                          (100% for the year)
                                                                                                                                              1. 10 Worksheets (20%)
            Treasure                            Term 1       MA5.1-1WM, MA5.1-2WM,
  #1                            25%                                                                     Tools of the Trade                    2. Treasure Hunt (5%)
              Hunt                              Week 10       MA5.1-5NA, MA5.1-9MG

                                                                                                                                              1. 10 Worksheets (10%)
           Container                            Term 2       MA5.1-7NA, MA5.1-8MG,
  #2                            30%                                                                    Build Make Create                      2. Container Challenge (20%)
           Challenge                            Week 10     MA5.1-10MG, MA5.1-11MG

             Excel                                                                                                                            1. 10 Worksheets (10%)
                                                Term 3        MA5.1-3WM, MA5.1-4NA,
  #3       Budgeting            30%                                                                      Money Matters                        2. Excel Budgeting Tool (20%)
                                                Week 10       MA5.1-7NA, MA5.1-12SP
             Tool

           Numeracy                                                                                                                           1. 5 Worksheets (10%)
                                                 Term 4      MA5.1-2WM, MA5.1-3WM,
  #4      Assessment            15%                                                                      Decision Makers
                                                 Week 5      MA5.1-12SP, MA5.1-13SP                                                           2. Online LNN Test (5%)
             Tool

MA5.1-1WM uses appropriate terminology, diagrams and symbols in mathematical               MA5.1-8MG calculates the areas of composite shapes, and the surface of rectangular
contexts                                                                                   and triangular prisms
MA5.1-2WM selects and uses appropriate strategies to solve problems                        MA5.1-9MG interprets very small and very large units of measurement, uses scientific
MA5.1-3WM provides reasoning to support conclusions that are appropriate to the            notation, and rounds to significant figures
context                                                                                    MA5.1-10MG applies trigonometry, given diagrams, to solve problems, including
MA5.1-4NA solves financial problems involving earning, spending and investing money        problems involving angles of elevation and depression
MA5.1-5NA operates with algebraic expressions involving positive- integer and zero         MA5.1-11MG describes and applies the properties of similar figures and scale drawings
indices, and establishes the meaning of negative indices for numerical bases               MA5.1-12SP uses statistical displays to compare sets of data, and evaluates statistical
MA5.1-6NA determines the midpoint, gradient and length of an interval, and graphs          claims made in the media
linear relationships                                                                       MA5.1-13SP calculates relative frequencies to estimate probabilities of simple and
MA5.1-7NA graphs simple non-linear relationships                                           compound events

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MATHEMATICS - 5.2
                   2020 Assessment Schedule

         Task             Weighting            Due Date        Outcomes Assessed                            Syllabus Topic                      Overview of Assessment Task
                         (100% for the year)

                                                Term 1        MA5.2-7NA, MA5.2-2WM,            Number and Measurement, Financial
 #1     Term 1 Quiz            20%                                                                                                                             Topic Test
                                                Week 8             MA5.2-1WM                       Mathematics and Indices

        Semester 1                              Term 2                                             Algebra, Area, Surface Area and
 #2                            25%                           MA5.2-11MG, MA5.2-12MG                                                             Worded problem solving questions
          Exam                                  Week 5                                                         Volume

                                                                                                  Formulas and Problem Solving,
                                                Term 3         MA5.2-6NA, MA5.2-8NA,           Equations, Inequations and Formulae,
 #3     Term 3 Quiz            25%                                                                                                                    Investigative in class task
                                                Week 5              MA5.2-10NA                      Coordinate Geometry and
                                                                                                     Simultaneous Equations
        Semester 2                              Term 4       MA5.2-13MG, MA5.2-17SP,
 #4                            30%                                                              Trigonometry, Probability, Statistics               Cumulative assessment task
          Exam                                  Week 4             MA5.2-15SP

MA5.2-1WM selects appropriate notations and conventions to communicate                       MA5.2-10NA connects algebraic and graphical representations of simple non-linear
mathematical ideas and solutions                                                             relationships
MA5.2-2WM interprets mathematical or real-life situations, systematically applying           MA5.2- 11MG calculates the surface areas of right prims, cylinders and related
appropriate strategies to solve problems                                                     composite solids
MA5.2-3WM constructs arguments to prove and justify results                                  MA5.2- 12MG applies formulas to calculate the volumes of composite solids composed
MA5.2-4NA solves financial problems involving compound interest                              of right prisms and cylinders
MA5.2-5NA recognises direct and indirect proportion, and solves problems involving           MA5.2- 13MG applies trigonometry to solve problems, including problems involving
direct proportion                                                                            bearings
MA5.2-6NA simplifies algebraic fractions, and expands and factorises quadratic               MA5.2-14MG calculates the angle sum of any polygon and uses minimum conditions to
expressions                                                                                  prove triangles are congruent or similar
MA5.2-7NA applies index laws to operate with algebraic expressions involving integer         MA5.2-15SP uses quartiles and box plots to compare sets of data, and evaluates
indices                                                                                      sources of data
MA5.2-8NA solves linear and simple quadratic equations, linear inequalities and linear       MA5.2-16SP investigates relationships between two statistical variables, including their
simultaneous equations, using analytical and graphical techniques                            relationship over time
MA5.2-9NA uses the gradient-intercept form to interpret and graph linear relationships       MA5.2-17SP describes and calculates probabilities in multi-step chance experiments

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MATHEMATICS - 5.3
                    2020 Assessment Schedule

         Task            Weighting             Due Date       Outcomes Assessed                           Syllabus Topic                     Overview of Assessment Task
                         (100% for the year)

                                                Term 1                                           Indices and Surds, Expressions,
 #1          Quiz              20%                            MA5.3-6NA, MA5.3-7NA                                                                          Topic Test
                                                Week 8                                             Equations and Inequalities

                                                                                                Quadratic Equations, Coordinate
        Semester 1             25%              Term 2
 #2                                                           MA5.3-5NA, MA5.3-8NA              Geometry and revised questions               Worded problem solving questions
          Exam                                  Week 5
                                                                                                      from Term 1 Quiz

                                                Term 3       MA5.3-9NA, MA5.3-12NA,            Quadratic equations of a Parabola
 #3          Quiz              25%                                                                                                                 Investigative in class task
                                                Week 7            MA5.3-16MG                       and Geometrical figures

                                                                                                  Right Angles, Probability and
        Semester 2                              Term 4       MA5.3-15MG, MA3-18SP,
 #4                            30%                                                            Statistics and revised questions from              Cumulative assessment task
          Exam                                  Week 4             MA3-19SP
                                                                                                           Term 3 Quiz

MA5.3-1WM uses and interprets formal definitions and generalisations when                   MA5.3-11NA uses the definition of a logarithm to establish and apply the laws of
explaining solutions and/or conjectures                                                     logarithms
MA5.3-2WM generalises mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse and solve                MA5.3-12NA uses function notation to describe and sketch functions
problems efficiently                                                                        MA5.3-13MG applies formulas to find the surface areas of right pyramids, right cones,
MA5.3-3WM uses deductive reasoning in presenting arguments and formal proofs                spheres and related composite solids
MA5.3-4NA draws, interprets and analyses graphs of physical phenomena                       MA5.3-14MG applies formulas to find the volumes of right pyramids, right cones,
MA5.3-5NA selects and applies appropriate algebraic techniques to operate with              spheres and related composite solids
algebraic expressions                                                                       MA5.3-15MG applies Pythagoras’ theorem, trigonometric relationships, the sine rule,
MA5.3-6NA performs operations with surds and indices                                        the cosine rule and the area rule to solve problems, including problems involving three
MA5.3-7NA solves complex linear, quadratic, simple cubic and simultaneous equations,        dimensions
and rearranges literal equations                                                            MA5.3-16MG proves triangles are similar, and uses formal geometric reasoning to
MA5.3-8NA uses formulas to find midpoint, gradient and distance on the Cartesian            establish properties of triangles and quadrilaterals
plane, and applies standard forms of the equations of a straight line                       MA5.3-17MG applies deductive reasoning to prove circle theorems and to solve related
MA5.3-9NA sketches and interprets a variety of non-linear relationships                     problems
MA5.3-10NA recognises, describes and sketches polynomials, and applies the factor           MA5.3-18SP uses standard deviation to analyse data
and remainder theorems to solve problems                                                    MA5.3-19SP investigates the relationships between numerical variables using lines of
                                                                                            best fit, and explores how data is used to inform decision-making processes

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PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
                    2020 Assessment Schedule

                                              Weighting                                   Outcomes
                  Task                                               Due Date                                     Syllabus Topic               Overview of Assessment Task
                                              (100% for the year)                         Assessed
                                                                        Term 1            PD5-2, PD5-8,                                         Students analyse food choices and
 #1              Nutrition Plan                     25%                                                          Lettuce Be Healthy
                                                                        Week 7               PD5-9                                                    design nutrition plan
                                                                       Term 1                                                                  Students assessed on skills & tactical
 #2              Flag Football                      25%                                   PD5-4, PD5-11              Mod Games
                                                                      Week 6-9                                                                                play

                                                                        Term 3            PD5-1, PD5-6,                                         Students research current issues in
 #3              Research Task                      25%                                                               # No Filter
                                                                        Week 7               PD5-9                                                       social media use

                                                                       Term 3                                                                 Students assessed on skills and tactical
 #4                 Netball                         25%                                   PD5-5, PD5-11               Net Set Go
                                                                      Week 6-10                                                                               play

PD5-1 assesses their own and others’ capacity to reflect on and respond positively to           PD5-7 plans, implements and critiques strategies to promote health, safety, wellbeing
challenges                                                                                      and participation in physical activity in their communities
PD5-2 researches and appraises the effectiveness of health information and support              PD5-8 designs, implements and evaluates personalised plans to enhance health and
services available in the community                                                             participation in a lifetime of physical activity
PD5-3 analyses factors and strategies that enhance inclusivity, equality and respectful         PD5-9 assesses and applies self-management skills to effectively manage complex
relationships                                                                                   situations
PD5-4 adapts and improvises movement skills to perform creative movement across a               PD5-10 critiques their ability to enact interpersonal skills to build and maintain
range of dynamic physical activity contexts                                                     respectful and inclusive relationships in a variety of groups or contexts
PD5-5 appraises and justifies choices of actions when solving complex movement                  PD5-11 refines and applies movement skills and concepts to compose and perform
challenges                                                                                      innovative movement sequences
PD5-6 critiques contextual factors, attitudes and behaviours to effectively promote
health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity

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SCIENCE
                      2020 Assessment Schedule
                        Weighting              Due                                                                                                                                Overview of
       Task               (100% for the                                          Outcomes Assessed                                        Syllabus Topic
                              year)            Date                                                                                                                             Assessment Task
                                                              May contain a combination of any of the following outcomes
         Research                             Term 1                           1.2: SC5-4WS, SC5-5WS                               Genetics and Evolution, Models
 #1                           30%                                                                                                                                                        Research
           Task                               Week 11                          1.3: SC5-7WS, SC5-9WS                                   that Matter, or Waves
                                                                        1.4: SC5-10PW, SC5-15LW, SC5-16CW
                                                              May contain a combination of any of the following outcomes
                                               Term 2                                                                              Genetics and Evolution, Models                Knowledge and Process
 #2     Topic Test            20%                                         1.3: SC5-7WS, SC5-8WS, SC5-9WS
                                              Week 5- 6                                                                                that Matter, or Waves                      Working Scientifically
                                                                        1.4: SC5-10PW, SC5-15LW, SC5-16CW
                                                              May contain a combination of any of the following outcomes                                                            Analytical Task
         Analytical                            Term 3
 #3                           30%                                         1.2: SC5-4WS, SC5-5WS, SC5-6WS                              Working Scientifically Skills            Working Scientifically (may
           Task                               Week 7- 8
                                                                          1.3: SC5-7WS, SC5-8WS, SC5-9WS                                                                           include practical)
                                                              May contain a combination of any of the following outcomes
                                               Term 4                     1.3: SC5-7WS, SC5-8WS, SC5-9WS                          Genetics and Evolution, Disasters,
 #4    Yearly Exam            20%                                                                                                                                                Knowledge and Process
                                              Week 3- 4       1.4: SC5-10PW, SC5-11PW, SC5-12ES, SC5-13ES, SC5-14LW,                Waves, Models that Matter
                                                                           SC5-15LW, SC5-16CW, SC5-17CW

1.1 builds positive values and attitudes towards Science in their lives and every day society:           1.4 knowledge of the physical world and/or Earth and Space and/or Living World and/or
SC5-1VA appreciates the importance of science in their lives and the role of scientific inquiry in       Chemical World, and understanding about the nature, development, use and influence of
increasing understanding of the world around them                                                        Science:
SC5-2VA shows a willingness to engage in finding solutions to science-related personal, social and       SC5-10PW applies models, theories and laws to explain situations involving energy, force and
global issues, including shaping sustainable futures                                                     motion
SC5-3VA demonstrates confidence in making reasoned, evidence-based decisions about the                   SC5-11PW explains how scientific understanding about energy conservation, transfers and
current and future use and influence of science and technology, including ethical considerations         transformations is applied in systems
1.2 knowledge, understanding of and skills in applying the processes of working scientifically:          SC5-12ES describes changing ideas about the structure of the Earth and the universe to illustrate
SC5-4WS develops questions or hypotheses to be investigated scientifically                               how models, theories and laws are refined over time by the scientific community
SC5-5WS produces a plan to investigate identified questions, hypotheses or problems,                     SC5-13ES explains how scientific knowledge about global patterns of geological activity and
individually and collaboratively                                                                         interactions involving global systems can be used to inform decisions related to contemporary
SC5-6WS undertakes first-hand investigations to collect valid and reliable data and information,         issues
individually and collaboratively                                                                         SC5-14LW analyses interactions between components and processes within biological systems
1.3 presents science and evidence for a particular purpose and to a specific audience, using             SC5-15LW explains how biological understanding has advanced through scientific discoveries,
appropriate language, conventions and representations:                                                   technological developments and the needs of society
SC5-7WS processes, analyses and evaluates data from first-hand investigations and secondary              SC5-16CW explains how models, theories and laws about matter have been refined as new
sources to develop evidence-based arguments and conclusions                                              scientific evidence becomes available
SC5-8WS applies scientific understanding and critical thinking skills to suggest possible solutions      SC5-17CW discusses the importance of chemical reactions in the production of a range of
to identified problems                                                                                   substances, and the influence of society on the development of new materials
SC5-9WS presents science ideas and evidence for a particular purpose and to a specific audience,
using appropriate scientific language, conventions and representations

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Elective Subjects
                    CHINESE
                    2020 Assessment Schedule

                             Weighting                               Outcomes
          Task                                     Due Date                                        Syllabus Topic                        Overview of Assessment Task
                             (100% for the year)                     Assessed
            Comic                                   Term 1       LCH5-1C, LCH5-3C,
 #1                                25%                                                          Schedule and Hobbies                       Writing, Listening and Reading
         Conversation                               Week 8       LCH5-6U, LCH5-7U

         If You’re The                              Term 2       LCH5-1C, LCH5-4C,         Body Features, Personality and
 #2                                25%                                                                                                           Writing and Speaking
              One                                   Week 8           LCH5-9U                      Give Opinions

            What’s                                  Term 3       LCH5-4C, LCH5-5U,          Clothing and Body Features,
 #3                                25%                                                                                                           Speaking and Writing
            Trendy?                                 Week 8           LCH5-9U                Colours and Give Suggestions

          Gap Year in                               Term 4       LCH5-2C, LCH5-3C,           House Plan and Directions,
 #4                                25%                                                                                                           Reading and Writing
            China                                   Week 6       LCH5-8U, LCH5-9U                    Lifestyles

LCH5-1C manipulates Chinese in sustained interactions to exchange information, ideas         LCH5-6U demonstrates understanding of how Chinese writing conventions are used to
and opinions, and make plans and negotiate                                                   convey meaning
LCH5-2C identifies and interprets information in a range of texts                            LCH5-7U analyses the function of complex Chinese grammatical structures to extend
LCH5-3C evaluates and responds to information, opinions and ideas in texts, using a          meaning
range of formats for specific contexts, purposes and audiences                               LCH5-8U analyses linguistic, structural and cultural features in a range of texts
LCH5-4C experiments with linguistic patterns and structures to compose texts in              LCH5-9U explains and reflects on the interrelationship between language, culture and
Chinese, using a range of formats for a variety of contexts, purposes and audiences          identity
LCH5-5U demonstrates how Chinese pronunciation and intonation are used to convey
meaning

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COMMERCE
                   2020 Assessment Schedule

                            Weighting                                    Outcomes
         Task                                     Due Date                                              Syllabus Topic                      Overview of Assessment Task
                           (100% for the year)                           Assessed

          Product                                                                                                                           Create packaging for a product and
                                                    Term 1
 #1      Design and              20%                                  COM5-4, COM5-8          Consumer and Financial Decisions             present a speech addressing its design
                                                    Week 8
           Pitch                                                                                                                                         specifics

         Half Yearly                                Term 2                                         Consumer and Financial               Multiple Choice, Matching, Short Answers,
 #2                              30%                                  COM5-1, COM5-2
           Exam                                     Week 5                                     Decisions, Promoting and Selling                    Extended Response

         In-class                                   Term 3                                                                                 Conduct research to write an in-class
 #3                              20%                                        COM5-7                          Investment
        Writing Task                                Week 8                                                                                              response

            Yearly                                  Term 4                                     Investment, Travel, Law, Society         Multiple Choice, Matching, Short Answers,
 #4                              30%                                        COM5-3
            Exam                                    Week 4                                        and Political Involvement                        Extended Response

COM5.1 applies consumer, financial, economic, business, legal, political and                    COM5.5 evaluates options for solving problems and issues
employment concepts and terminology in a variety of contexts                                    COM5.6 develops and implements plans designed to achieve goals
COM5.2 analyses the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a range of consumer,          COM5.7 researches and assesses information using a variety of sources
financial, economic, business, legal, political and employment contexts                         COM5.8 explains information using a variety of forms
COM5.3 examines the role of law in society                                                      COM5.9 works independently and collaboratively to meet individual and collective
COM5.4 analyses key factors affecting decisions                                                 goals within specified timeframes

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DANCE
                     2020 Assessment Schedule

                                     Weighting                            Outcomes
                 Task                                      Due Date                                     Syllabus Topic                    Overview of Assessment Task
                                     (100% for the year)                  Assessed
                                                           Term 1                                                                           Warm up practical presentation
 #1              Safe Dance                30%                             5.1.1, 5.1.2             Dance Performance
                                                           Week 10                                                                               Safe Dance Exam

                                                                                                                                                 Composition Tasks
                                                            Term 2        5.1.3, 5.2.1,
 #2       Class Composition                25%                                                      Dance Composition                              Journal Entries
                                                            Week 9           5.2.2
                                                                                                                                             Completed Class Composition

                                                            Term 3                            Dance Performance and Dance              Performance at Dance Night and Dance
 #3              Dance Night               20%                             5.3.1, 5.3.2
                                                            Week 8                                    Appreciation                                Analysis Task

          Dance through the                                 Term 4
 #4                                        25%                             5.1.3, 5.3.3             Dance Appreciation                          Research Task Class Task
              Decades                                       Week 4

5.1.1 demonstrates an understanding of safe dance practice and appropriate dance            5.2.2 composes and structures dance movement that communicates an idea
technique with increasing skill and complexity in the performance of combinations,          5.3.1 describes and analyses dance as the communication of ideas within a context
sequences and dances                                                                        5.3.2 identifies and analyses the link between their performances and compositions
5.1.2 demonstrates enhanced dance technique by manipulating aspects of the                  and dance work of art
elements of dance                                                                           5.3.3 applies understandings and experiences drawn from their own work and dance
5.1.3 demonstrates an understanding and application of aspects of performance quality       works of art
and interpretation through performance                                                      5.4.1 values and appreciates their involvement as a dance performer and composer and
5.2.1 explores the elements of dance as the basis of the communication of ideas             audience member and how their involvement contributes to lifelong learning

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DRAMA
                     2020 Assessment Schedule
                          Weighting           Due           Outcomes
         Task              (100% for the                                             Syllabus Topic                                Overview of Assessment Task
                               year)          Date          Assessed
                                                                                                                    Students will perform a short-scripted text allocated by the
          Group                              Term 1                                                                teacher. Groups will be decided by the teacher depending on
 #1                           20%                            5.1.1, 5.1.3                Scripted Drama
       Performance                           Week 9                                                                class sizes and ability levels. This will be submitted the day of
                                                                                                                                           their performance
                                                                                                                  Students will create an individual performance essay. It will be
                                                                                                                  based on an image (media) and created throughout this term.
       Performance                           Term 2         5.1.2, 5.2.1,
 #2                           25%                                                 Mime and Movement               Students will critique their own performance and present this
           Essay                             Week 8            5.3.3
                                                                                                                         to the class. They will also review another student’s
                                                                                                                                performance as an element of their task
                                                                                                                  Students will create a joint production portfolio in which they
        Production                                                                                                    will collaborate with group members to design their own
                                             Term 3         5.1.2, 5.1.4,
 #3        and                25%                                                         Playbuilding            original ‘horror’ play. Each students will be responsible for one
                                             Week 6         5.2.2, 5.3.1
       Performance                                                                                                 design element (hair/makeup/costume/setting/props/sound
                                                                                                                                          and/or promotion)
                                                                                                                    Class performance and logbook. Students will study, design,
                                                                                                                    rehearse and perform the play ‘Frankenstein’ for an end of
          Group                              Term 4         5.1.3, 5.3.1,
 #4                           30%                                                        Scripted Drama           year production. Students will be assessed individually on the
       Performance                           Week 5            5.3.3
                                                                                                                    night of the performance. Students will also be assessed on
                                                                                                                     the collaborative process in class, as well as their logbooks

5.1.1 manipulates the elements of drama to create belief, clarity and tension in                 5.2.2 selects and uses performance spaces, theatre conventions and production
character, role, situation and action                                                            elements appropriate to purpose and audience
5.1.2 contributes, selects, develops and structures ideas in improvisation and                   5.2.3 employs a variety of dramatic forms, performance styles, dramatic techniques,
playbuilding                                                                                     theatrical conventions and technologies to create dramatic meaning
5.1.3 devises, interprets and enacts drama using scripted and unscripted material or             5.3.1 responds to, reflects on and evaluates elements of drama, dramatic forms,
text                                                                                             performance styles, dramatic techniques and theatrical conventions
5.1.4 explores, structures and refines ideas using dramatic forms, performance styles,           5.3.2 analyses the contemporary and historical contexts of drama
dramatic techniques, theatrical conventions and technologies                                     5.3.3 analyses and evaluates the contribution of individuals and groups to processes
5.2.1 applies acting and performance techniques expressively and collaboratively to              and performances in drama using relevant drama concepts and terminology
communicate dramatic meaning

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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
                    2020 Assessment Schedule

                                       Weighting                              Outcomes
                 Task                                       Due Date                                        Syllabus Topic                     Overview of Assessment Task
                                      (100% for the year)                     Assessed
                                                                             DT5-1, DT5-5,                                                     Follow a design process to upcycle
         Loved and Rescued -                                Term 1                                Focus Area of Design: Material
 #1                                         25%                              DT5-6, DT5-7,                                                   textile materials to produce a useable
              Upcycled                                      Week 10                                  Technologies - Textiles
                                                                             DT5-8, DT5-9                                                         and personal carrying device
                                                                             DT5-1, DT5-5,                                                   Follow the process of an architectural
                                                             Term 2                               Focus Area of Design: Material
 #2         Creative Jewels                 25%                              DT5-6, DT5-7,                                                  designer in the process of making a tiny
                                                             Week 9                                  Technologies - Jewellery
                                                                             DT5-8, DT5-9                                                                 house layout
                                                                             DT5-2, DT5-3,
                                                            Term 3           DT5-4, DT5-6,      Focus Area of Design: Engineered              Produce a game board product for a
 #3              Game Board                 25%
                                                            Week 10          DT5-7, DT5-8,                  Systems                                  specific design brief
                                                                               DT5-10
                                                                             DT5-1, DT5-2,
                                                                                                                                              Students to work in a collaborative
                                                             Term 4          DT5-5, DT5-6,         Focus Area of Design: Food
 #4         Snap and Share                  25%                                                                                             environment to produce an appropriate
                                                             Week 7          DT5-7, DT5-8,      Technologies – Food Presentation
                                                                                                                                                           solution
                                                                               DT5-10

DT5-1 analyses and applies a range of design concepts and processes                             DT5-6 develops and evaluates creative, innovative and enterprising design ideas and
DT5-2 applies and justifies an appropriate process of design when developing design             solutions
ideas and solutions                                                                             DT5-7 uses appropriate techniques when communicating design ideas and solutions to
DT5-3 evaluates and explains the impact of past, current and emerging technologies on           a range of audiences
the individual, society and environments                                                        DT5-8 selects and applies management strategies when developing design solutions
DT5-4 analyses the work and responsibilities of designers and the factors affecting their       DT5-9 applies risk management practices and works safely in developing quality design
work                                                                                            solutions
DT5-5 evaluates designed solutions that consider preferred futures, the principles of           DT5-10 selects and uses a range of technologies competently in the development and
appropriate technology, and ethical and responsible design                                      management of quality design solutions

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FOOD TECHNOLOGY
                    2020 Assessment Schedule

                             Weighting                             Outcomes                                                                            Overview of
          Task                                    Due Date                                        Syllabus Topic
                            (100% for the year)                    Assessed                                                                          Assessment Task
                                                                                                                                        Develop a 4 page newspaper/ magazine
                                                                                                                                       article or blog creating awareness around
                                                                   FT5-3, FT5-7,
                                                   Term 1                                                                               food consumption patterns in Australia.
  #1        HelloEats             25%                             FT5-8, FT5-11,            Food Selection and Health
                                                   Week 9                                                                             Students are to design and prepare a ready
                                                                  FT5-12, FT5-13
                                                                                                                                      to eat nutritious meal that can be delivered
                                                                                                                                                           easily
                                                                                                                                      Develop a report describing how Australian
            Australian                                            FT5-8, FT5-9,                                                            food has evolved and the impact of
                                                   Term 2
  #2         Cuisine              25%                            FT5-10, FT5-11,                  Food in Australia                       multicultural influences on our diet.
                                                  Week 5-6
             Reports                                                 FT5-12                                                             Students are to prepare and serve a dish
                                                                                                                                                  from a studied culture
                                                                                                                                         A group task where students develop a
                                                                   FT5-1, FT5-5,                                                      proposal for catering for a Special Occasion
                                                   Term 3
  #3       Party Time             25%                             FT5-9, FT5-10,            Food for Special Occasions                 of their choice. Students design, prepare
                                                   Week 2
                                                                  FT5-11, FT5-13                                                         and present a cake with laser cut cake
                                                                                                                                                          topper
                                                                   FT5-2, FT5-3,       Food Selection and Health, Food in                Students complete a written 1 hour
                 Yearly                            Term 4
  #4                              25%                              FT5-6, FT5-7,        Australia, Food for Special Needs,            examination covering all four units in exam
                 Exam                              Week 5
                                                                  FT5-12, FT5-13           Food for Special Occasions                                conditions

FT5-1 demonstrates hygienic handling of food to ensure a safe and appealing product          FT5-8 collects, evaluates and applies information from a variety of sources
FT5-2 identifies, assesses and manages the risks of injury and WHS issues associated         FT5-9 communicates ideas and information using a range of media and appropriate
with the handling of food                                                                    terminology
FT5-3 describes the physical and chemical properties of a variety of foods                   FT5-10 selects and employs appropriate techniques and equipment for a variety of
FT5-4 accounts for changes to the properties of food which occur during food                 food-specific purposes
processing, preparation and storage                                                          FT5-11 plans, prepares, presents and evaluates food solutions for specific purposes
FT5-5 applies appropriate methods of food processing, preparation and storage                FT5-12 examines the relationship between food, technology and society
FT5-6 describes the relationship between food consumption, the nutritional value of          FT5-13 evaluates the impact of activities related to food on the individual, society and
foods and the health of individuals and communities                                          the environment
FT5-7 justifies food choices by analysing the factors that influence eating habits

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HISTORY ELECTIVE
                    2020 Assessment Schedule

                                 Weighting                                 Outcomes
            Task                                       Due Date                                            Syllabus Topic                     Overview of Assessment Task
                                 (100% for the year)                       Assessed
                                                                                                 Thematic Study: Disasters and
              Research                                  Term 1          HTE5-1, HTE5-8,                                                         Research assignment and Source
   #1                                  25%                                                          History, Heritage and
             Assignment                                 Week 8          HTE5-9, HTE5-10                                                                    Portfolio
                                                                                                         Archaeology
                                                                        HTE5-1, HTE5-3,          Thematic Study: Disasters and
             Half Yearly                                Term 2
   #2                                  25%                              HTE5-4, HTE5-7,             History, Heritage and                             Semester Examination
               Exam                                     Week 7
                                                                        HTE5-9, HTE5-10                  Archaeology
                                                        Term 3          HTE5-1, HTE5-8,
   #3       Presentation               25%                                                      Thematic Study: Sports History                     Research and Presentation
                                                        Week 8          HTE5-9, HTE5-10
                                                                         HTE5-1, HTE5-4,
                                                        Term 4
   #4        Final Exam                25%                               HTE5-7, HTE5-9,        Thematic Study: Sports History                          Yearly Examination
                                                        Week 5
                                                                            HTE5-10

HTE5-1 applies an understanding of history, heritage, archaeology and the methods of           HTE5-6 identifies and evaluates the usefulness of historical sources in an historical
historical inquiry                                                                             inquiry process
HTE5-2 examines the ways in which historical meanings can be constructed through a             HTE5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the past
range of media                                                                                 HTE5-8 selects and analyses a range of historical sources to locate information relevant
HTE5-3 sequences major historical events or heritage features, to show an                      to an historical inquiry
understanding of continuity, change and causation                                              HTE5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating
HTE5-4 explains the importance of key features of past societies or periods, including         an understanding of the past
groups and personalities                                                                       HTE5-10 selects and uses appropriate forms to communicate effectively about the past
HTE5-5 evaluates the contribution of cultural groups, sites and/or family to our shared        for different audiences
heritage

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