2019 year 8 assessment manual

2019 Year 8 Assessment Manual

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ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE – INSPIRING SUCCESS

CONTENTS PAGE Page Number Content

3 • Grades and Performance Descriptors • Aims and Purpose of assessment • Assessment tasks defined

4 • Notice of Assessment tasks • Submission of assessment tasks • Practical tasks – assessments in class

5 • Illness and misadventure • Assignments and Homework • Unsatisfactory attendance and progress • Assessment task template

6 • Plagiarism • Student concerns regarding assessment procedures • Homework Principles

o Definition o Study vs homework o Types of homework activities

7 • Homework Principles (continued) o Purpose of homework o Recommended time for homework o Role of teachers, students, parents/carers in homework o Homework for Hub students

8 • Homework Principles (continued) o School diaries – their role for study and homework o Homework environment o Access to Technology o 30/30 Literacy@home

9 • Examinations and Formal Assessments • Rules for junior examinations • RoSA

10 • Appendix 1 – Sample RoSA (Record of School Achievement)

11 • Situations and solutions which may arise regarding completion of Assessment tasks

12 • Appendix 2- Sample Assessment notification

13-14 • Appendix 3- Procedures – Explanation of absence from an assessment task

15-17 • Appendix 4- Procedures – Explanation of Illness or Misadventure Appeal Form for an assessment task

18-20 • Appendix 5- Procedures – Request for extension of time/alternate date to complete an assessment task

21 • Appendix 6- Sample of Assessment Notification and completion

22-25 • Subject Assessment Schedules

26 • Annual Assessment Schedule

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Rationale Galston High School is focused on raising the academic outcomes and standards for students and preparing them for the challenges and rigours of Higher School Certificate (HSC) study in the senior school. The Junior Assessment and Homework Policy provides a framework for students, parents and staff to assist in the effective delivery and completion of assessable tasks and homework to a high standard.

Grades and General performance descriptors Grades are awarded for all assessment tasks using the New South Wales Educational Standards Association (NESA) General performance descriptors.

The general performance descriptors describe performance at each of five grade levels.

A

The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.

B

The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations.

C

The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills.

D

The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.

E

The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.

http://arc.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/sc/sc-grading/cpds/ Assessment Tasks Assessment Tasks include examinations, assignments and practical demonstrations. They are used to develop and assess a student’s knowledge of content covered in timetabled lessons. Aims and Purpose of Assessment Assessment is the process of identifying, gathering and interpreting information about a student’s learning in relation to the objectives and outcomes of a course. The central purpose of assessment is to provide information on student achievement and progress and set direction for ongoing teaching and learning. The assessment program incorporates the principles of assessment for learning, assessment of learning and assessment as learning. • Assessment for learning involves teachers using evidence about students’ achievement to

inform future teaching. • Assessment of learning is an assessment of what the student has learnt and usually

occurs at key points in a unit, term or semester and may be used to rank or grade students.

• Assessment as learning occurs when students monitor their own learning, ask questions and use a range of strategies to decide what they know and can do, and how to use assessment for new learning. Assessment as learning encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning.

http://arc.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/sc/sc-grading/cpds/

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Notice of assessment All subjects will provide students with an Assessment Schedule at the beginning of the course. The Assessment Schedule outlines the number of tasks, names of tasks and dates for submission/completion of tasks. Submission of Assessment Tasks Unless notified explicitly in the official assessment task notice for that particular task, all assessments tasks must be submitted by 8.50am on the due date, in written hard copy or electronic form, (as stated on the instructions in the assessment task notification) regardless of whether a timetabled lesson for that subject has been set on that day. Students will be required to sign an assessment task notification sheet (see Appendix 6) when:

• Receiving a task • Submitting their task • Receiving their feedback

Specifically, students must:

• Personally deliver assessment tasks to the relevant teacher or delegate before 8.50am on or before the due date – not left at staffrooms or in classrooms or anywhere else.

• Preferably present a doctor’s certificate, or alternatively a note from home if the student is absent on the day a task is due accompanied by the ‘Explanation of absence from an assessment task form’ (see Appendix 3).

• Attend classes ALL DAY on days with scheduled assessment tasks. Students who arrive significantly late to school or take a morning off to prepare for a mid morning or afternoon assessment task will be awarded a zero mark for the task.

• Where a task requires an oral presentation, all students must be prepared to present the task on the due date, regardless of whether the oral presentations are completed in one lesson or a series of lessons.

No extensions will be granted if a student claims on the day a task is due that they are unable to submit or complete a task because “the computer broke down”, “the printer won’t work”, or other similar excuse. The malfunction or unavailability of computing equipment cannot be used as a legitimate excuse for the late submission of work. To overcome possible problems, students are encouraged to:

• start assignments early • submit draft copies of tasks to the teacher before the due date • back up electronic/digital files to more than one source including a cloud based source

such as google apps available through the student portal. • make and keep printouts of their work during the process of completing the assignment

as evidence of what they have completed • keep an up-to-date diary and/or log book (including problems experienced) as required in

subjects such as design and technology, visual arts and computing subjects • be prepared to use non-computing methods if all else fails.

Practical Task – Assessments in class Subjects that have a practical component, students are required to attend the lesson for the practical assessment component. Students absent on the day must provide adequate documentation to support their absence. If the teacher is agreeable to the reason for the absence, one more date will be scheduled for the completion of the task. If the student is absent again, they will receive an average mark based on the work they have completed in the semester. No other opportunities will be provided for students to sit the practical component of the assessment after two (2) opportunities have been provided.

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Illness and Misadventure Appeals Throughout the year a student may experience difficulty attending school for an assessment task; completing an Assessment Task by the due date; or their performance in an Assessment Task may be affected by illness or misadventure. The school has a process to support these students. A student may submit an Illness and Misadventure Form (See Appendix 4) if they are affected by:

o Illness – either personal or the illness of a family member o Bereavement o Sporting representation – for school approved activities o School Excursions o Other – events that have adversely affect a student’s completion or performance in a

task that are worthy of consideration. Students are required to support their application with relevant and appropriate documentation. Depending on the nature of their illness or misadventure, this may include:

o Medical Certificate o Funeral Notice o Statutory Declaration o School representation Note o Sport representation Note

Assignments and Homework One of the conditions of completing a course satisfactorily is that the student must apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the school. This includes not only assessment tasks, but also assignments and homework. Class work and assignment work may also be based on mandatory experiences as described by the syllabus for that course and as such it is a requirement of the RoSA that students have a satisfactory attendance record and the complete all set class work and homework. Unsatisfactory Attendance and Progress Poor attendance and unsatisfactory progress are closely linked. Attendance in each course needs to meet satisfactory levels in order to complete sufficient course outcomes. Where attendance and/or course outcome completion are of concern the student will be notified in writing with an ‘Unsatisfactory Academic Performance’ Warning Letter that they are jeopardising their achievement due to non-attendance in class and / or non-completion of work missed due to absence. Ongoing poor attendance at school, which results in non-completion of class work, means that course outcomes are not being met. Assessment Task Template All Assessment Tasks issued at Galston High School use a common Assessment Task Template (see Appendix 2). The Assessment Task provides students with all of the information they need to complete the task including the task weighting, due date, a description of the task, an assessment criteria, the syllabus outcomes assessed, submission instructions, and the marking guideline the teacher will use to assess the completed task. Students are also required to sign that the work they are submitting is their own and is not plagiarised.

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Plagiarism Plagiarism in assessment tasks occurs when students use someone else’s work and claim it as their own. Examples include:

o Using another student’s work or ideas o Copying text or images directly from a book or the internet o Copying text or images directly from a book or the internet and making limited

changes Process for student plagiarism Plagiarism when completing Assessment Tasks will result in:

• zero marks • the student being referred to the Head Teacher for counselling regarding academic

responsibility when completing tasks • a letter issued to parents / carers notifying of ‘Unsatisfactory Academic

Performance’ regarding the student’s plagiarism • the student will need to complete and resubmit all parts of the task where plagiarism

is identified. Student Concerns Regarding Assessment Procedures The information set out in this booklet is provided as a guide. Individual class teachers will provide specific details and dates for the assessment programs in each subject. Students are encouraged to discuss the assessment procedures with their class teacher and/or the Head Teacher concerned. Any concerns about marks awarded for any individual tasks are to be made directly to the teacher concerned at the time the mark is given. Unresolved problems may be dealt with by the Head Teacher responsible for the subject in consultation with the Assessment Registrar (Mrs Andrus). Homework Principles Galston High School is NOT a homework free zone. Galston High School supports homework and recognises the role homework and assignments play in the learning process. Teachers, students and parents/carers should be aware of their responsibilities in relation to homework as outlined in this policy.

Definition Homework includes set assignments or tasks, completion of unfinished class work, performance practice, reading prescribed texts, working on major projects, practical works or revision of the day’s work. Study vs Homework The general purpose of homework assignments is to reinforce the knowledge that you learn in the classroom. These assignments allow for extra practice, so that you can refine your skills and knowledge in a particular area.

Studying, on the other hand, refers to the time students spend on their own to go over material they learned in class. Many students think of studying as what they do to prepare for an exam; however, it is best to set aside regular time to study to be sure you understand all the concepts you are learning in class so you do not fall behind. Studying includes making flashcards, taking detailed notes, making outlines, and reading.

Types of homework activities: o Working on an assessment task o Working on a homework task o Preparing for an exam o Reading a novel o Mathspace activities o Revising/reading over/summarising the day’s notes

o Word Flyer activities o Revising spelling o EDROLO o DuoLingo activities

Undertaking homework enables students to:

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o Manage workload o Overcome procrastination o Develop resilience o Set goals o Manage stress o Strike a balance between, homework, leisure and family responsibilities

Recommended time for homework An example / guideline suggestion - Ten minutes for every school year per night: -

o Year 7 70 minutes o Year 8 80 minutes o Year 9 90 minutes o Year 10 100 minutes o Year 11 110 minutes o Year 12 120 minutes

Teachers Homework will be educationally beneficial and meet the realistic expectations of students, teachers, parents and caregivers. Homework should be a purposeful learning experience which consolidates and/ or enriches the curriculum.

o Teachers will set work for home study. This provides opportunities for consolidation, practice, reflection, revision, research, writing, investigating, reading and enrichment and extension activities.

o Teachers will give clear guidelines on what is expected in terms of purpose, time allocation, processes, product and marking criteria

o Teachers will keep records of work completed. o Teachers will notify parents if homework/assignments are repeatedly unsatisfactory or

not completed.

Students Students have a responsibility to complete homework as part of their course work and to apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the school. Homework assists students to develop independent study and time management skills.

Homework for students in the Hub Parents / care providers with students enrolled in the Hub, will be advised by their class teacher of homework requirements for students in Hub Lessons. Homework goals and expectations will also be negotiated at Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.

Students from the Hub participating in mainstream classes will be required to meet the homework and assessment requirements of the mainstream class teachers.

School Diaries All students are issued with a school diary at the beginning of the school year. Students are expected to use their diary to keep a record of all homework / assessments given in lessons to help them plan their workload and submit tasks at the specified due date. Parents and Caregivers and Homework The following tips were provided by the Department of Education Homework Policy to enable parents and caregivers in the supervision of their children’s homework. o Take an interest in your child’s homework o Support your child to set time aside each day (for homework) o Provide a dedicated place for homework and study if possible o Assist teachers to monitor homework by signing completed work if requested, and be

aware of the amount of homework set

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o Communicate with teachers any concerns about the nature of homework or your child's approach to homework

o Encourage your children to read and take an interest in current events o Alert the school to any domestic circumstances or extra-curricular activities which may

need to be taken into consideration when homework is being set or marked The Homework Environment To effectively complete homework and study, students require a dedicated area within the home. This area must be quiet, comfortable and free from distraction and give students access to materials that they may need including stationery, textbooks and a dictionary.

Access to a computer and the internet is highly desirable, however, this is not essential. Access to Technology Whilst most students have access to computers and the internet at home, those who are not able to use this technology will not be disadvantaged when completing homework and assignments. Students are able to access computers, the internet and printing facilities in the school library before school, at recess and lunch. If students or parents have concerns about the requirements of a particular task, please contact your child’s teacher. 30/30 Literacy@home

Examinations and Formal Assessments

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Examinations (exams) and Formal Assessments are used to assess student knowledge. Examinations may be written or verbal and vary in the length of time. Formal assessments may include a presentation, speech or practical demonstration. These forms of assessment may be conducted throughout the year, from in-class topic tests to more formal Yearly Examinations at Galston High School. Rules for Junior Examinations Timetables for the formal yearly examinations are communicated to students, parents and carers in the last week of term 3 Examination procedures will be reviewed in weeks 1 and 2 of term 4 with students and communicated to parents / carers at this time too.

RoSA The RoSA is a cumulative credential for students. All students in Years 7-10 are working towards the completion of their RoSA. The RoSA lists all mandatory and additional Stage 4 and 5 courses and, where applicable, Stage 6 courses completed by the student, along with the grade awarded. The RoSA credential also lists any courses commenced but not completed and the date of leaving school. NESA issues the formal RoSA credential to students who satisfy the eligibility requirements when they leave school (see Appendix 1) School leavers who are not eligible for the RoSA will receive a Transcript of Study.

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Appendix 1

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Appendix 2

ASSESSMENT TASK NO: ?? DUE DATE: 8.50am - ?? July 20??????? WEIGHTING: ???????

SUBJECT: ??????? STUDENT NAME:

FACULTY: ??????? CLASS: ??????? TEACHER: ??????? SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: It is essential that this task be completed by 8.50am on the due date. Failure to hand in this task by the due date will ensure that you receive Zero (0) mark. A note will also be sent home informing parents / care providers of your failure to complete the task, and indicating that you are jeopardising your Preliminary Course for this subject. Refer to Assessment handbook for requests for extension of time, due dates, grounds for appeal etc

OUTCOME / S: ??????? ??????? ???????

RUBRIC: ⇒ ??????? ⇒ ??????? ⇒ ??????? ⇒ ???????

TASK DESCRIPTION:

o ???????

STUDENT CONFIRMATION / CHECKLIST: I certify that;

The following assignment is all my own work I have not copied any material from other sources No one else (including tutors, parents or other family or friends) have completed work for

me I have provided a list of sources (bibliography) that I have used to help me to complete my

assignment / assessment task I have provided referencing throughout the assignment / assessment task to indicate

where I have quoted someone else’s work I have kept a copy of my work

Student signature: ____________________

YEAR ?? ASSESSMENT TASK NOTIFICATION

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Situations which may arise regarding tasks SITUATION BACKGROUND CONSEQUENCE APPEAL and / or PROCESS

Absence on the day of notification of an assessment task

If a student is absent on the day of notification of the task the onus is on the student to find out about the task on their first day back at school

Zero mark if student does not hand in task

No appeal – onus on student to find out what work they have missed

Late arrival on the day of an assessment task due to be handed in

School records must show that a student attended a full day of school on the day of an assessment task. This is to ensure that no student is advantaged by using school time to work on an assessment task.

Zero mark Request an appeal via Assessment registrar using Illness/Misadventure form – meet with Assessment Registrar – Refer Appendix 4

Absent with reason and student is still able to get the task to the teacher

If a student is away from school on the day of a hand-in task, it is their responsibility to arrange for someone to fax, email or deliver their work to the school.

Zero mark if student does not hand in task

NA

Absent with reason and student is NOT able to get the task to the teacher

If the absence is due to a medical condition that prevented them from completing the task. The assessment task is to be submitted on the first day of their return to school

Zero mark if inappropriate paper work provided and evidence not substantiated.

Explanation of Absence from an Assessment Task to be submitted to class teacher or HT KLA. A student who misses an assessment task for medical reasons must have a Medical Certificate or parent note as documentation. Refer Appendix 3

Requesting leave of absence on the day of an in-class assessment task

Requesting leave of absence, outlining the reason for the absence and attaching supporting evidence. If the reason is accepted, a substitute task or an alternate date will be given, whichever is appropriate. Under exceptional circumstances, the Principal may authorise the use of an estimated mark.


Use Explanation of Absence and/or Request for an extension of time form. Discuss with HT KLA and / or Assessment registrar. Refer Appendix 3 and 5

Absence on the day of an in-class assessment task due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances

A student who is absent due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances on the day of an assessment task.


Use Explanation of Absence Form. In the case of a medical reason a student must have a Medical Certificate or parent note as documentation. This is to be attached to the Explanation of Absence from an Assessment Task form and submitted to class teacher or HT KLA. Refer Appendix 3

On the day of return to school students should arrive ready to sit the assessment task

If the reason for the absence is accepted, a substitute task may be given or the Principal may authorise the use of an estimated mark.

If a student misses an assessment task without a genuine reason, supported by written evidence, they will be given a ZERO.

See above

Illness/misadventure on the day of an assessment task

If a student feels well enough to do a task but believes that circumstances occurring immediately prior to the day or on the day of an assessment task may have diminished their performance, they should inform the relevant KLA Head Teacher prior to the task.

If a student misses an assessment task without a genuine reason, supported by written evidence, they will be given a ZERO.

Illness/Misadventure Appeal form and hand it to the KLA Head Teacher with the appropriate documentation. For medical reasons a student must have a Medical Certificate as documentation. Illness/Misadventure Forms must be submitted on the day of the assessment task or on the first day of return to school following the assessment task. No Illness/Misadventure Appeal will be considered after results of the assessment task have been distributed to students Refer Appendix 4

Work on assessment tasks in class time

Students are not permitted to miss class to complete assessment tasks and major works for other courses.

Potential zero mark in other subject

Request an appeal via Assessment registrar using Illness/Misadventure form – meet with Assessment Registrar Refer Appendix 4

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Appendix 3

Years 7 to 12 Explanation of absence from an Assessment Task

Absent on the day of an assessment task

Completion of form needed to explain absence from an assessment task. You have evidence of circumstances that have impacted upon your ability

to hand in the task on the due date.

Form submitted to class teacher with associated evidence upon immediate return to school

All applications reviewed within a 24-hour period. The student and class teacher will be informed of the outcome request.

Successful Application 1. Determination that student is not

penalised and mark allocated. OR

2. Student completes task on return date or has a new date allocated for the task

OR 3. Estimate given based on evidence

(to be finalised at the end of the course based on performance across the course)

Unsuccessful Application 1. Student is informed that they

have received a zero (0) mark and ‘‘Unsatisfactory Academic Performance’ Warning Letter for the assessment task if it is not submitted by the due date

2. Students referred to Assessment Registrar for advice of appeal if task not handed in on the due date.

3. KLA Head Teacher completes data record entry onto Sentral.

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Student Name: ............................... Year: .......... Task Due Date: .........................

Subject: .......................................... Class Teacher: .....................................

Assessment task description: ...........................................................................

.......................................................................................................................

Explanation for absence from task:

...................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................

Attach appropriate documentation (please tick and complete relevant information)

Medical Certificate Statutory Declaration Supporting Letter from parent / care provider

Other (please describe) ..............................................................................

Student Signature: ..................................................... Date: ......................

Parent/Care Provider Signature: ............................................. Date: ...................... Panel Recommendation: Panel consists of KLA Head Teacher (Assessment Registrar where required) Upheld Declined

Panel Comments

......................................................................................................................

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KLA Head Teacher signature: ............................................. Date: ......................

Assessment Registrar signature (if required): ......................... Date: ......................


Sentral Entry – Data Record: Entry Number:.........................

Paper work uploaded to Sentral: Yes / No

This form is to be submitted to the class teacher on your first day back after an absence.

Years 7-12 Explanation of absence from an Assessment Task

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Appendix 4

Years 7-12 Assessment Task Illness or Misadventure Appeal Form

You believe you have evidence of circumstances that have impacted upon your final assessment task result. You have evidence of circumstances that have impacted upon your

final assessment task result.

See Mrs Andrus for advice on the appeal and discuss procedures associated with the appeals.

Submit appeal form to Mrs Andrus within one week of the students having the task returned to them if known prior to task – appeal form must be handed in with assessment

task

All applications reviewed within a 24-hour period. The student and class teacher will be

informed of the outcome request. h id f i h h i d fi l

Successful Application 1. Determination that student is not

penalised and mark allocated. OR

2. Student mark re-evaluated and recorded in faculty mark book

OR 3. Student completes task on return date or

has a new date allocated for the task OR

4. Estimate given based on evidence (to be finalised at the end of the course based on performance across the course)

you have evidence of circumstances that

Unsuccessful Application 1. Student is informed that they

have received a zero (0) mark for the assessment task

2. The task must be submitted to demonstrate they have achieved the course outcomes.

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A student who believes that circumstances occurring immediately prior to or on the day of an assessment task, and which were beyond their control, leading to a possible diminished result in the task, should complete this form and give it to the Assessment Registrar (Mrs Andrus). In dealing with illness/misadventure there can be no consideration for:

• Difficulties in preparation or general loss of preparation time • Alleged deficiencies in teaching • Loss of study time or facilities prior to the formal assessment • Misreading of the timetable or examination instructions • Long term illness, such as glandular fever, asthma and epilepsy – unless there is evidence of a

sudden recurrence during the examination period • Conditions for which you have been granted disability provisions, unless you experience further

difficulties • Attendance at a sporting or cultural event • Matters that could have been avoided by the student.

Student Name: ............................... Year: ......... Task Due Date: .........................


Assessment task Description: ...........................................................................

Describe how the illness or misadventure you have suffered has affected your performance in the assessment task (to be completed by the student): .....................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................

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Attach a copy of the: • Original assessment task • Completed assessment task

Attach appropriate documentation (please tick and complete relevant information) Medical Certificate

Statutory Declaration

Supporting Letter from parent / care provider

Other (please describe) ...............................................................................

Years 7-12 Assessment Task Illness or Misadventure Appeal Form

This form is to be submitted to the Mrs Andrus within one week of the students having the task returned to them.

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Was the task completed? Yes No

Did you notify the KLA HT and / Assessment Registrar that you were submitting an

Illness/Misadventure prior to or during the task? Yes No

If yes, then who? .......................................


Parent/Care Provider Signature: ............................................. Date: ......................

Panel Recommendation: Panel consists of Deputy Principal, Assessment Registrar, and Faculty Head Teacher Upheld

Declined

Panel Comments

..........................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................

..........................................................................................................................

Assessment Registrar signature: ............................................. Date: ......................


Deputy Principal signature: ............................................. Date: ......................




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Appendix 5

Years 7-12 Assessment Task Request for extension of time/alternate date to

complete task.

You require a date change for an assessment task and you have adequate evidence to support this request

See KLA Head Teacher for advice on the request and discuss procedures associated with the request.

h d f h h d f l

Submit form to KLA Head Teacher at least 2 school days prior to the due date.

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All applications reviewed within a 24-hour period. The student and class teacher will be informed of the outcome request.

Successful Application 1. Revised submission date

communicated to student and class teacher


you he evidence of

Unsuccessful Application 1. Student is informed that they will

receive a zero (0) mark and an ‘N’ warning for the assessment task if it is not submitted by the due date

2. Students referred to Assessment Registrar for advice of appeal if task not handed in on the due date.


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Student Name: ............................... Year: ............ Task Due Date: .........................


Assessment task Description: ...........................................................................

Reason for Application (please tick): Absent on the day assessment task will be due, as a result of illness (medical

documentation required) Absent on the day assessment task will be due, as a result of exceptional circumstances

Other school commitment on the day of an assessment task

Other ..................................................................................... Detail needs to be provided in relation to the request for an extension of time (to be completed by the student): .....................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................

Attach appropriate documentation (please tick and complete relevant information) Medical Certificate

Statutory Declaration

Supporting Letter from parent / care provider

Other (please describe) ..............................................................................


Parent/Care Provider Signature: ............................................. Date: ......................

Years 7-12 Assessment Task Request for extension of time/alternate date to complete task.

This form is to be submitted to the KLA Head Teacher at least two (2) school days prior to the due date.

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KLA Head Teacher Recommendation: Upheld –

New date for assessment task to be submitted / completed ................................

KLA Head Teacher comments – (if applicable)

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Declined

KLA Head Teacher comments – ......................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................

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Appendix 6

NAME:

COURSE:

TEACHER: CLASS:

ASSESSMENT TASK DESCRIPTION / NAME/ NUMBER: FACULTY:

DUE DATE:

Student Name Notice Received

(Date/Student Signature)

Task Submitted (Date/Student

Signature) Task Returned

(Date/Student Signature)

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An example of what you will sign when you receive a task from a teacher.

ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION AND COMPLETION

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Subject Assessment Schedules

Year 8 2019 ASSESSMENT ENGLISH Assessment task number 1 2 3 4 5

Due date TERM 1 WEEK 9

2019

TERM 2 WEEK 9

2019

TERM 3 WEEK 8

2019

TERM 4 WEEK 3

2019

TERM 4 WEEK 8

2019

Topic My World, Your World

Consumer Culture

Cartoons and Comics Literacy Genre: Science

Fiction

Type of task Essay Advertisement Creative Adaption

NAPLAN Style Examination

Creative Adaption

Weighting 20% 20% 20% 20% N/A

NB: 20% Semester 2 grade from Term 4 Year 7 task

Year 8 2019 ASSESSMENT HSIE: Geography/History Assessment task number 1 2 3 4 5


2019

TERM 2 WEEK 6

2019

TERM 3 WEEK 9

2019

TERM 4 WEEK 3

2019

3 Homework tasks

Week 3 – term 1 Week 3– term 2 Week 3 – term 3

3 spelling tests

(15 words) Week 2 - term 1 Week 2 - term 2 Week 2 – term 3

2 bookmarks

Week 11 – term 1 Week 1 - Term 4

Topic Geography Geography fieldwork:

Water Medieval Geography and

History Class Portfolio mark:

Type of task Topic Test Research task Research Task Yearly

Examination

Weighting 10% 20% 20% 30% 20%

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Year 8 2019 ASSESSMENT MATHEMATICS Assessment task number 1 2 3 4 5

Due date TERM 1

WEEK 10 2019

TERM 2 WEEK 8

2019

TERM 3 WEEK 5

2019

TERM 4 WEEK 3

2019

Ongoing 2019

Topic

Algebraic Techniques,

Indices & Equations

Measurement, Pythagoras’ Theorem + Fractions, Decimals,

Percentages & Financial

Maths

Ratio & Rates & Geometry

All Previous Topics & Linear

Relationships Class mark

Type of task Examination Examination Examination Examination

Weighting 20% 20% 20% 30% 10%

Year 8 2019 ASSESSMENT MUSIC Assessment task number 1 2 3 4


2019

TERM 2 WEEK 9

2019

TERM 3 WEEK 9

2019

TERM 4 WEEK 3

2019

Topic Ukulele Tuned percussion Guitar Concepts of music,

ukulele, tuned percussion & guitar

Type of task Performance & listening/topic test

Improvisation & composition Performance Yearly examination

Weighting 30% 20% 20% 30%

Year 8 2019 ASSESSMENT PDHPE Assessment task number 1 2 3 4

Due date TERM 1

WEEK 10 2019

TERM 3 WEEK 8

2019

Ongoing assessment

throughout the year

Ongoing assessment

throughout the year Topic Choice &

Consequence Is This Good For

Me?

Type of task Take home task In class task Bookwork/ classwork Practical

Weighting 20% 20% 10% 50%

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Year 8 2019 ASSESSMENT SCIENCE Terms 1 & 2

Assessment task number 1 2 3 4 5 6


2019

TERM 1 WEEK 7

2019

TERM 1 WEEK 11

2019

TERM 2 WEEK 5

2019

TERM 2 WEEK 7

2019

TERM 2 WEEK 10

2019

Topic Forces Solar system

Solar system Separation Separations Energy &

Electricity

Type of task Topic Test Assessment Task Topic Test Topic Test Assessment

Task Topic Test

Weighting 9% 7% 7% 9% 7% 7%

Year 8 2019 ASSESSMENT SCIENCE Terms 3 & 4

Assessment task number 7 8 9 10 11 12


2019

TERM 3 WEEK 5

2019

TERM 3 WEEK 10

2019

TERM 4 WEEK 3

2019

TERM 4 WEEK 6

2019

TERM 4 WEEK 9

2019

Topic Systems Systems Resources Yearly Ecosystems Physical and

Chemical change.

Type of task Topic Test Assessment Task Topic Test Examination Topic Test Topic Test

Weighting 9% 7% 7% 6%

2% goes toward year 9 Semester

1 mark

2% goes toward year 9 Semester

1 mark

Year 8 2019 ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY Assessment task number 1 2 3

Due date TERM 2

WEEK 1/2 2019

TERM 3 WEEK 4/5

2019

TERM 4 WEEK 7/8

2019

Topic Food Technologies

Timber Technologies Textile Technologies

Food Technologies Timber Technologies Textile Technologies

Food Technologies Timber Technologies Textile Technologies

Type of task Project-Practical/folio Project-Practical/folio Project-Practical/folio

Weighting 60/40% Semester 1 report

60/40% Semester 2 report N/A

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Year 8 2019 ASSESSMENT VISUAL ARTS Assessment task number 1 2 3 4

Due date TERM 1

WEEK 11 2019

TERM 2 WEEK 9

2019

TERM 3 WEEK 10

2019

TERM 4 WEEK 2

2019

Topic Street Art Art And The Edible The Landscape Drawing

Type of task Theory task & practical unit

(Painting)

In-class assignment & practical unit

(Ceramic)

Theory task & practical unit

(Painting) Drawing unit

Weighting 30% 30% 30% 10%

YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2019

Wk TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

1 • TAS – Project (Practical & folio)

2 • Visual Arts – Practical

3

Yearly examinations: • HSIE • English • Music • Mathematics • Science

4 • TAS – Project (Practical & folio)

5 • Science - Topic test • Mathematics – Examination

• Science - Topic test • Science – Assessment task

6 • Science - Topic test • HSIE – Research task • Science - Topic test

7 • Science – Assessment task • Science – Assessment task • TAS – Project (Practical & folio)

8 • HSIE – Topic test • Mathematics - Examination • PDHPE – Class task

• English – Creative adaption • English – Creative adaption

9

• English – Essay • Music – Performance & topic test

• Visual Arts – Research task & practical

• English – Advertisement • Music – Practical & composition

• HSIE – Research task • Music - Performance

• Science - Topic test

10 • PDHPE - Research task • Mathematics - Examination

• Science - Topic test • Visual Arts – Assignment & practical

• Science - Topic test

11 • Visual Arts – Research task &

practical • Science - Topic test

2019 year 8 assessment manual

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