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Examination Notification STAGE 5, MARCH 2018

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2018 Stage 5

Half Yearly Examination Timetable

Date Exam Time Length

(+ reading time) Course Venue

Wednesday,

28 March

Period 5

2:00pm – 3:00pm

50 minutes

(5 mins reading time)

Visual Arts

Commerce

Chinese

DT

In normal

classroom

Thursday,

29 March 11:20am – 12:55pm

90 minutes

(5 mins reading time) Geography Auditorium

Tuesday,

3 April

Period 1

9:00am – 10:00am Whole period English Year 9

In normal

classroom

Period 2


In normal

classroom

Wednesday,

4 April

Period 1


In normal

classroom

Period 3

11:20am – 12:20pm Whole period English Year 10

In normal

classroom

Thursday,

5 April

Period 1


In normal

classroom

Period 4

12:20pm – 1:20pm

50 minutes

(5 mins reading time)

Food Technology

Elective History

Music

In normal

classroom

Period 5

2:00pm – 3:00pm Whole period English Year 10

In normal

classroom

Friday,

6 April

Period 2


In normal

classroom

Period 5

2:00pm – 3:00pm Whole period English Year 9

In normal

classroom

Tuesday,

10 April

Period 3

11:20am – 12:20pm 55 minutes Maths 10.3

In normal

classroom

Wednesday,

11 April

Period 1

8:40am – 9:40am 55 minutes

Maths 9.2

Maths 10.2

In normal

classroom

Period 3

11:20am – 12:20pm 55 minutes Maths 9.3

In normal

classroom

• Do your best – your teachers have prepared you well. Spend your time wisely in preparation for these

examinations.

• Be punctual each day.

• Students are not permitted to leave an examination early.

• It is the responsibility of each student to bring the required equipment into the examination room. The

sharing of items will not be permitted.

• Students deemed to not have made a serious attempt at any paper will receive an N-Determination

Warning.

• Students are expected to be in class where there is no examination scheduled

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Chinese Studies

Half Yearly Examination

Assessment Task Number: 2

Weighting: 25%

Exam Length: 50 minutes (plus 5 minutes reading time)

Course Specific Criteria

The topics that will be assessed include: My Family, School Activities, My Moods and My Hobbies

Listening and Responding: 5%

Reading and Responding: 10%

Writing: 10%

Outcomes

Using Language A student:

Listening and Responding 5.UL.1 selects, summarises and analyses information and ideas in spoken

texts and responds appropriately

Reading and Responding 5.UL.2 selects, summarises and analyses information and ideas in written

texts and responds appropriately

Writing 5.UL.4 experiments with linguistic patterns and structures in Chinese to

convey information and to express own ideas

Making Linguistic

Connections

5.MLC.1 demonstrates understanding of the nature of languages as systems

by describing and comparing linguistic features across languages

5.MLC.2 uses linguistic resources to support the study and production of

texts in Chinese

Moving Between Cultures 5.MBC.1 explores the interdependence of language and culture in a range of

texts and contexts

BPL Dispositions

Examination Components

1. There will be Three Sections in the exam paper:

• Section I – Listening and Responding (5%)

• Section II – Reading and Responding (10%)

• Section III – Writing (10%)

2. Section I – Listening and Responding: In this section, you will listen to a recording in class and will answer

a range of questions according to the recording. Your responses will be written in ENGLISH. The recording

will be played three times during the course of the test and you may take notes as you listen.

3. Section II – Reading and Responding: The format of questions in this section will include:

- Translate Chinese words, phrases and sentences into English

- Translate English words and phrases into Chinese

- Read a short article and answer the questions in English

- Fill in the blanks with Chinese characters according to the visual texts

4. Section III – Writing: You will write a paragraph or two in Chinese in approximately 100 characters in

regards to my hobbies and school activities.

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Chinese Studies

Examination Study Guide

Key Chinese Study Strategies:

• Check any revision or class notes taken during the semester align with work covered

• Review and revise the revision notes and class handouts

• Study and memorise the key Chinese characters and symbols

• Summarise the content and vocabulary covered in class using study notes and flash cards

In order to prepare for this examination students should focus their study on the following topics:

• My Family

• School Activities (including extra-curricular activities)

• My Moods

• My Hobbies

It is suggested that students use/access the following resources:

• Review notes and exercises you have completed in class

• Revision sheets and handouts

• Class notes and dialogues, and other online resources

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Commerce



Weighting: 30%



• Knowledge and understanding of consumer and financial matters

• Skills in decision-making and problem-solving in relation to consumer and financial issues

• Skills in effective research and communication

Outcomes

5.1 applies consumer, financial, business, legal and employment concepts and terminology in a variety of

contexts

5.2 analyses the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a range of consumer, financial, business, legal

and employment contexts

5.3 examines the role of law in society

5.4 analyses key factors affecting commercial and legal decisions 5.5 evaluates options for solving

commercial and legal problems and issues

5.6 monitors and modifies the implementation of plans designed to solve commercial and legal problems

and issues

5.7 researches and assesses commercial and legal information using a variety of sources

5.8 explains commercial and legal information using a variety of forms

5.9 works independently and collaboratively to meet individual and collective goals within specified timelines

BPL Dispositions


• Multiple Choice

• Short Responses

• Extended Response

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Commerce


Key Commerce Study Strategies:

• Review your class notes and ensure that you have the content covered by the syllabus. Eliminate any gaps

in your work using Canvas and your textbook

• Pay attention to the syllabus dot points – use this to create summaries, mind maps, etc.

• Collaborate with others and share summary notes. Ask each other questions and create a shared response

that build each other’s knowledge and understanding of key terms and content

• Create summary notes that are actually summaries! You need a bank of go-to resources to revise up until

the night before – you do not want to re-read your entire semester of notes.

• Use post-it notes, prepare posters, mind-maps, etc. to create visual displays around the house – these will

act as prompts and ‘incidental experiences’ with your content

• Use a voice recording app to record your notes, and play them back while you, for example, travel on the

bus! Use incidental ‘down time’ to your advantage.

• Be familiar with the most popular Commerce directive terms – assess, compare, describe, discuss,

evaluate, examine, identify. This will tell you HOW the question wants you to respond! This is just as

important as WHAT it wants you to respond to.

• Practice PEEL paragraphs using questions from your textbook as revision.


• Core 1.1 Consumer Choice - Students learn how to identify, research and evaluate options when making

decisions related to solving those problems and issues that confront consumers.

• Core 1.2 Personal Finance - Students develop knowledge, understanding and skills that assist them to

achieve financial independence by developing the ability to make informed judgements and to take

effective decisions regarding the use and management of money.


• Canvas, including links to other websites

• Semester Notes

• Textbook

• Each other!

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Design and Technology



Weighting: 20%



Knowledge 20%

Outcomes

5.2.1 evaluates and explains the impact of past, current and emerging technologies on the individual,

society and environments

5.3.1 analyses the work and responsibilities of designers and the factors affecting their work

5.3.2 evaluates designed solutions that consider preferred futures, the principles of appropriate

technology and ethical and responsible design

BPL Dispositions


The paper will consist of two sections.

Section I (20 marks) Short-answer questions. Questions may contain parts

Section II (10 marks) Structured extended response question/s.

These question/s will have an expected length of response of approximately 1 page each

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Design and Technology


Key Design and Technology Study Strategies:

• Relate class notes to practical project constructed during this semester

• Review and revise Design Folio to fully understand design and construction techniques

• Create flash cards to review content, and specific design-related terminology

• Use a study checklist to ensure you have reviewed all course content.


• The nature of design, technology and appropriate technology

• Purpose of design

• Elements and principles of design

• Disciplines of design

• Developing design solutions

• Identifying needs

• Identifying opportunities

• Design considerations

• Criteria for success

• Experimentation

• The work of past and current designers across a range of settings

• Design and manufacturing careers

• Trends in technology and design


• Their Design Folios for the projects they have designed and constructed during Semester One.

• The Text Book – Design and Technology: Stage 5. An electronic copy can be found on Canvas in the Design

and Technology S5 DT1 course. Students should focus on reviewing Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of the text book.

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Elective History



Weighting: 25%



Archaeology of the Ancient World

Outcomes

E5.1 Applies an understanding of history, heritage, archaeology and the methods of historical inquiry

E5.3 Sequences major historical events or heritage features, to show an understanding of continuity, change

and causation

E5.4 Explains the importance of key features of past societies or periods, including groups and personalities

E5.8 Locates, selects and organises relevant historical information from a number of sources, including ICT,

to undertake historical inquiry

E5.10 Selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively

about the past for different audiences

BPL Dispositions


• The examination will cover the content and skills studied in the topic Archaeology of the Ancient World.

• The format of the examination will consist of two sections:

1. Short answer questions

2. Extended response (question provided on the next page)

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Elective History


Key Elective History Study Strategies:

• Revise the content in Antiquity 1 on Canvas and write short summaries on the dot points outlined below

• Collaborate with a partner to define history and archaeology

• Create flashcards on key terminology and test a partner on their knowledge

• Collaborate with a partner or group taking turns to verbally explain key concepts to each other

• Draft an extended response to the question provided, swap this with a partner and provide critical

feedback to each other


• The nature of historical inquiry:

- The definitions of history and archaeology

- The difference between the study of history and archaeology

- The limitations of the study of archaeology, including the complementary nature of history

- Artefact analysis techniques

• Archaeological methodology:

- Locating archaeological sites

- Surveying methods

- Excavation processes, including strata, the grid system and open area excavations

- The archaeological team

- The importance of provenance and dating

• Extended response planning:

- The following extended response question will appear in the examination:

“Explain the archaeological methodology evident in the Time Team Roman Villa case study.”


• Material provided on Canvas

• Exercise book content

• The extended response scaffold sheet

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English – Year 9

Half Yearly Examination – Multimodal Presentation


Weighting: 25%

Exam Length: 4-5 minutes


Speech Multi-modal Presentation – 15%

Reflection Statement – 10%

Outcomes

EN5-3B selects and uses language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to a range of

purposes, audiences and contexts, describing and explaining their effects on meaning

EN5-6C investigates the relationships between and among texts

EN5-8D questions, challenges and evaluates cultural assumptions in texts and their effects on meaning

EN5-9E purposefully reflects on, assesses and adapts their individual and collaborative skills with

increasing independence and effectiveness

BPL Dispositions

Examination Components (see Task Notification for specific details of the task).

• Each student will compose and deliver a 4-5 minute multimodal presentation. This will include both a

spoken component and a visual component.

• Each student will compose a Reflection Statement to accompany the speech.

• Each student will submit a digital copy of their Speech via Canvas.

• Each student will submit a digital copy of their Visual Support Presentation via Canvas.

• Each student will submit a digital copy of their Reflection Statement via Canvas.

• This multimodal presentation and Reflection Statement is the only assessment for this course during the

Half Yearly Examination period. There is no written paper to sit.

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English – Year 9

Examination Study Guide - Multimodal Presentation

Key English Multi-Modal Presentation Preparation Strategies:

• Research the area of interest you plan to write about. Include some brief historical details to outline the

context of the hobby/sport/pursuit in Australia.

• Research and include interesting images / short film clips of material relating to the hobby/sport/pursuit in

Australia.

• Research any interesting images / short clips of YOU involved in the hobby/sport/pursuit to include in your

presentation.

• Draft your speech early.

• Complete the “Speech Draft Submission” checklist and submit your speech for review with your class

teacher.

• Re-draft your speech to adapt to the feedback from the first-round draft. Repeat the process of the

“Speech Draft Submission” checklist and submit your speech for review with your class teacher if required.

• Finalise the visual images for your multi-modal presentation. Remember that this is NOT to be a summary

of your speech. Only include the IMAGES/FILM CLIPS in your visual presentation.

• Complete your speech on a Word Doc for submission.

• Create palm cards / digital notes for your presentation.

• Practise delivering your multi-modal presentation to ensure you meet the time requirements of 4-5

minutes.

• Compose your Reflection Statement to explore how you have employed persuasive techniques in your

presentation to affect the audience.

• Submit your three compositions – speech, visual presentation and reflection statement.


• Class notes on Persuasive Language techniques (e.g. ethos / pathos/ logos)

• Class notes on other techniques used in language to impact an audience (e.g. imperative tone, superlatives,

modality, humour)

• Sample speeches examined in class (e.g. Kevin Rudd, Eddie Woo, Paul Keating)

• “Draft Speech Submission Form” – Canvas notes

• PowerPoint / Google slides / Prezi

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English – Year 10

Half Yearly Examination – Debate


Weighting: 25%

Exam Length: Each student to deliver a 3 minute speech in a debate

(with one minute for rebuttal)

Course Specific Criteria:

Presentation: 10%

Content :15%

Outcomes:

3. Selects and uses language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to a range of purposes,

audiences and contexts, describing and explaining their effects on meaning

4. Effectively transfers knowledge, skills and understanding of language concepts into new and different

contexts

7. Understands and evaluates the diverse ways texts can represent personal and public worlds

8. Questions, challenges and evaluates cultural assumptions in texts and their effects on meaning

BPL Dispositions


In pairs you will be asked to prepare a debate-style, persuasive argument, based on a detailed reading of To Kill

A Mockingbird. Both you and your partner will take one side of one of the topics listed below:

• Atticus is portrayed as a hero.

or

• Tom Robinson’s premature death was inevitable.

or

• Boo Radley is a better person than many in Maycomb.

or

• Calpurnia’s role confirms racist stereotypes.

You will hand in a written version of your own prepared 3 minute speech on Monday, 26 March.

The debate will take place during the Half Yearly Examination period. You will deliver the speech you have

prepared – and have additional time to rebut your opponents’ arguments during the live debate.

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English – Year 10

Examination Study Guide - Debate

Key English Study Strategies:

• Read through your text To Kill A Mockingbird

• Revise your class notes on the text

• Revise class notes on persuasive writing

• Collaborate with your partner to establish a strong thesis

• Plan, draft and review your persuasive writing points for the debate

• Prepare palm cards with key points noted

• Practise speech to others

• Consider counter arguments so that you are prepared with rebuttal statements


• To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

• Debate question allocated

• Arguments for affirmative & negative that pertain to the allocated question


• Google classroom or CANVAS (as directed by class teacher)

• Class notes

• Crash Course Literature: To Kill A Mockingbird https://youtu.be/3xM8hvEE2dI – Transcript –

https://nerdfighteria.info/v/3xM8hvEE2dI/

• Crash Course Literature – To Kill A Mockingbird – Race, Class & Gender – https://youtu.be/mDS32LEe1Ss

(Transcript https://nerdfighteria.info/v/mDS32LEe1Ss/)

https://youtu.be/3xM8hvEE2dI

https://nerdfighteria.info/v/3xM8hvEE2dI/

https://youtu.be/mDS32LEe1Ss

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Food Technology



Weighting: 25%



Knowledge and understanding of nutrition and food consumption and an appreciation of the consequences of

food choices on health 10%

Skills in researching, evaluating and communicating issues in relation to food 5%

Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the significant role of food in society 10%

Outcomes

5.3.2 justifies food choices by analysing the factors that influence eating habits

5.4.1 collects, evaluates and applies information from a variety of sources

5.4.2 communicates ideas and information using a range of media and appropriate terminology

5.6.1 examines the relationship between food, technology and society

5.6.2 evaluates the impact of activities related to food on the individual, society and the environment

BPL Dispositions


The paper will consist of three sections.

Section I (10 marks) Ten multiple choice questions

Section II (20 marks) Three short-answer questions. Questions may contain parts

Section III (10 marks) One structured extended response question.

The question will have an expected length of response of approximately 2-3 pages.

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Food Technology


Key Food Technology Study Strategies:

• Review class notes, news articles and case studies - check that you have completed all questions and

activities.

• Revise questions based on handouts

• Use the look, cover, and remember strategy to assist revision

• Relate class notes to practical activities e.g. analyse the content of specific nutrients in relation to menu

items created or designed during class

• Create mind maps to see the links between content and topics studied

• Create flash cards to review content, and specific Food Technology terminology

• Use a study checklist to ensure you have reviewed all course content


• Unit 1 Focus: Food in Australia

• Unit 1 Core: Food Preparation and Processing

• Unit 2 Focus: Food Selection and Health

• Unit 2 Core: Nutrition and Consumption


• Class notes, news articles and case studies

• Notes found on Canvas – Stage 5 Food Technology

• Recipes, including related activities and questions.

• YouTube Video links and simulations from notes and handouts

• Mind maps and flashcards

• Extension: Enquire further by researching additional information from Australian Websites in relation to

the topics studied e.g. www.nutritionaustralia.org

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Geography

Yearly Examination


Weighting: 50%



Environmental Change and Management

Outcomes

GE5.1 Explains the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments

GE5.2 Explains processes and influences that form and transform places and environments

GE5.6 Analyses differences in human wellbeing and ways to improve human wellbeing

GE5.7 Acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant

geographical tools for inquiry

GE5.8 Communicates geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of strategies

BPL Dispositions


• The examination will cover the content, skills and tools covered in Environmental Change and

Management, which you have studied during Term 1 2018.

• The examination will be 90 minutes in length and will consist of three sections:

- Multiple choice

- Short answers

- Extended response

• You will be assessed on your ability to:

- Explain the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments (GE5.1)

- Explain processes and influences that form and transform places and environments (GE5.2)

- Analyse differences in human wellbeing and ways to improve human wellbeing (GE5.6)

- Acquire and processes geographical information by selecting and using appropriate and relevant

geographical tools for inquiry (GE5.7)

- Communicate geographical information to a range of audiences using a variety of strategies (GE5.8)

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Geography


Key Geography Study Strategies:

• Revision of skills, notes, handouts and other resources covered in class.

• Look carefully at the dot points below and ensure you have revised each of them. If you are missing

classwork for any of these dot points, please ensure you see your teacher and catch up.

• Summarise the content below using study notes, flash cards, mindmaps, etc – whichever strategy works

best for you to remember the content covered.


Environmental Change and Management (Term 1 2018)

• Introducing Environmental Change and Management (Geoactive 2 Chapter 12):

- Key terms and their definitions, using the unit glossary.

- Types of environmental change, both positive and negative.

- The four spheres (biosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere) and the processes within

them that form and transform environments.

- The natural and human factors that cause environmental change.

- The different environmental worldviews (egocentric, anthropocentric, stewardship, biocentric and

egocentric) and their impact upon a case study completed in class.

- Sustainable management, including the four S functions (source, sink, service and spiritual) and the

Sustainable Society Index (SSI).

- An ecological footprint and how it can be measured.

• Focus Area: Inland Water (Geoactive 2 Chapter 14):

- The sources and uses of inland water

- The inland water environment, including water flow and environmental health

- The reasons for and impacts of dams, particularly on the Murray-Darling Basin and ONE other

international example studied in class (e.g. Three Gorges Dam in China or Belo Monte Dam in Brazil).

• Skills Revision

- Food chains and food webs

- Column, bar and pie graphs

- Topographic and choropleth maps

- Area and grid references


• GeoActive 2 Chapters 12 and 14.

• Additional handouts and resources you have been given by your class teacher.

• Notes you have taken and exercises you have competed in class.

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Mathematics – 9.2

Task 2


Weighting: 30%

Exam Length: In-Class Examination – 55 minutes

Outcomes

MA4-6NA solves financial problems involving purchasing goods

MA4-8NA generalizes number properties to operate with algebraic expressions

MA5.1-4NA solves financial problems involving earning, spending and investing money

MA5.1-5NA operates with algebraic expressions involving integer and zero indices

MA5.2-6NA simplifies algebraic fractions, and expands quadratic expressions

MA5.2-1WM selects appropriate notations and conventions to communicate ideas and solutions

MA5.2-2WM interprets real-life situations, applying appropriate strategies to solve problems

BPL Dispositions

Test Components

1. This is a written test to be completed as follows:

- Part A Multiple Choice (7 marks)

- Part B Short Response (8 marks)

- Part C Longer Response (35 marks)

2. Total is 50 marks.

3. Length is 55 minutes with no Reading Time

4. One single-sided A4 Summary Sheet is permitted to be used during the test.

5. Follow exam guidelines

- Use black pen for your working

- Use a pencil and ruler for diagrams or sketches

- Do not use liquid paper or white out tape

- Approved Board Calculators may be used

6. Marks are awarded for good mathematical thinking. Show your working.

7. Marks may be lost for poorly organised or written work.

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Mathematics

Task Study Guide

Key Mathematics Study Strategies:

1. Always revise your work daily, weekly and then do a major review one week before your test.

Use study checklists and flash cards.

2. Construct a list of topics to review and DRAFT and FINALISE an A4 SUMMARY SHEET

3. Do not expect to be able to work out very difficult problems on a test if you have not practiced working out

these kinds of problems ahead of time. Do one topic at a time.

4. Redo any in-class topic tests and Chapter Revision sets.

5. Often speed counts on a test. You may have to practice some types of problems over and over again until

you can work them in less time.

6. Remember, it is not possible to study too much for a math test. Doing more work can only help you to gain

greater mastery of your material. But do not study until the last minute and be sure to get a good night

sleep the two previous nights before your test.

In order to prepare for this test, students should focus their study on the following topics:

Financial Mathematics

1. Salaries and Wages

2. Commission and Piecework

3. Overtime and Holiday Pay

4. Deductions and Income Tax

5. Simple Interest

6. Borrowing Money

Index Laws and Algebra

a) Index Notation and all Index Laws

b) Negative Indices and Scientific Notation

c) Adding and Subtracting Like terms in Algebraic Expressions

d) Removing grouping symbols

e) Simplifying algebraic fractions

f) Expanding Binomial Products

g) Factorising algebraic expressions


Topic Notes in Workbook, Worksheets, Topic Tests, Khan Academy, WooTube, Jacplus Online and LearnOn,

After School Maths Club.

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Mathematics – 9.3

Task 2


Weighting: 30%


Outcomes

MA5.1-4NA solves financial problems involving earning, spending and investing money

MA5.2-4NA solves financial problems involving compound interest

MA5.2-6NA simplifies algebraic fractions, and expands and factorises quadratic expressions

MA5.3-5NA selects and applies appropriate algebraic techniques to operate with algebraic expressions


MA5.2-2WM interprets real-life situations, applying appropriate strategies to solve problems

MA5.2-3WM constructs arguments to prove and justify results

BPL Dispositions

Test Components















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Mathematics

Task Study Guide














Financial Mathematics

a) Salaries and Wages

b) Commission and Piecework

c) Overtime and Holiday Pay

d) Deductions and Income Tax

e) Simple Interest

f) Borrowing Money and Home Loans

Algebra: Products and Factors

a) Simplifying algebraic Expressions using the four operations

b) Removing grouping symbols

c) Substituting into algebraic expressions

d) Simplifying algebraic fractions

e) Expanding Binomial Products – including perfect squares and difference of two squares

f) Factorising algebraic expressions

g) Factorising Quadratic Expressions using grouping, difference of two squares, trinomials




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Mathematics – 10.3

Task 2


Weighting: 30%


Outcomes

MA5.2-4NA solves financial problems involving compound interest

MA5.2-6NA simplifies algebraic fractions, and expands and factorises quadratic expressions

MA5.2-8NA solves linear and simple quadratic equations and linear inequalities

MA5.3-5NA selects and applies appropriate algebraic techniques to operate with algebraic expressions

MA5.3-6NA performs operations with surds and indices


MA5.2-3WM onstructs arguments to prove and justify results

MA5.3-2WM generalises mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse and solve problems efficiently

BPL Dispositions

Test Components















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Mathematics

Task Study Guide














Surds and Indices

a) Irrational Numbers and Surds

b) Four operations with Surds

c) Surds and Indices

d) Rationalising the Denominator

Financial Mathematics – Interest and Depreciation

a) Simple and Compound Interest

b) Buying on terms

c) Depreciation and the compound interest formula

Products, Factors and Quadratic Equations

a) Simplifying algebraic fractions

b) Expanding brackets and factorising with a common factor

c) Expanding Binomial Products – include perfect squares and difference of two squares

d) Factorising Quadratic Expressions – include grouping, two squares, prefect squared, trinomials

e) Solving Quadratic Equations, including completing the square and the quadratic formula




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Mathematics – 10.2

Task 2


Weighting: 30%


Outcomes

MA4-10NA use algebraic techniques with substitution

MA5.2-7NA apply index laws to operate with algebraic expressions involving integer indices

MA5.2-6NA simplify algebraic fractions, expand brackets and solve simple quadratic equations

MA5.2-8NA solves linear and literal equations with fractions

MA5.1-6NA determine the midpoint, gradient and length of an interval and plots linear graphs

MA5.2-9NA use the gradient–intercept form to interpret and graph linear relationships


MA5.2-2WM interprets mathematical or real-life situations, systematically applying appropriate strategies

to solve problems

BPL Dispositions

Test Components















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Mathematics

Task Study Guide














Algebra, Equations and Indices

a) Collecting Like Terms

b) Applying the four basic index laws

c) Substitution into algebraic expressions and formulas

d) Simplifying basic algebraic fractions

e) Solve linear equations, including brackets and fractions

f) Solve literal equations and translate word problems into equations

g) Solve simple quadratic equations

Linear Graphs

a) Calculate the distance between 2 points

b) Find the midpoint of an interval

c) Find the gradient of an interval

d) Graph lines using y=mx+b


Topic Notes in Workbook,

Worksheets, Topic Tests, Khan Academy,

WooTube, Jacplus Online, LearnOn,


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Music



Weighting: 15%


Outcomes:

5.7 demonstrates an understanding of musical concepts through the analysis, comparison, and critical

discussion of music from different stylistic, social, cultural and historical contexts

5.8 demonstrates an understanding of musical concepts through aural identification, discrimination,

memorisation and notation in the music selected for study

5.9 demonstrates an understanding of musical literacy through the appropriate application of notation,

terminology, and the interpretation and analysis of scores used in the music selected for study

BPL Dispositions


• In the listening exam you will be asked to listen to music from the Theatre Genre and use the concepts of

music to analyse it.

• You will be asked three questions focusing on the following Concepts of Music:

- Duration

- Pitch

- Dynamics

- Structure

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Music


Key Music Study Strategies:

• Listen to a variety of different types of Musical Theatre that we have looked at in class.

• Don’t get distracted by the other concepts but focus on each of the ones stated.

• Only give yourself less than 5 playing’s of each song in order to complete the question.

• Practise songs that you are unfamiliar with.

• Familiarise yourself with different uses of terminology used to describe each of the concepts


• Duration

• Pitch

• Dynamics

• Structure


• Research tools such as YouTube, Google, and any other source that can provide you with details of the

concepts

• Take some pictures of the work that has been done on butcher’s paper in the music room and work your

way through understanding what has been written.

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Visual Arts



Weighting: 20%

Exam Length: 50 minutes (5 minutes reading time)


• Portraiture in Art

• 20th Century Artist Giacometti

• Understanding and using the Frames to discuss artworks

• Understanding and using the Conceptual Framework to discuss artworks

Outcomes

5.7 applies their understanding of aspects of practice to critical and historical interpretations of art

5.8 uses their understanding of the function of and relationships between artist – artwork – world –

audience in critical and historical interpretations of art

5.9 demonstrates how the frames provide different interpretations of art

5.10 demonstrates how art criticism and art history construct meanings

BPL Dispositions


This Examination will have two parts.

• Part 1: Short answer questions about specific content we have studied.

Giacometti’s Practice, Gestural Sculpture, The German Expressionist Art Movement & Portraiture (20

minutes)

• Part 2: Extended response questions that refer to coloured plates in the exam booklet. In these responses

you will need to use the Frames & Conceptual Framework to answer. (30 minutes)

You will be assessed on your ability to:

1. Write in a concise and well- reasoned way

2. Use Art terminology/ language to describe and analyse artworks

3. Explain and interpret artworks using the Frames. (Subjective, Structural and Cultural & Post Modern)

4. Present an informed point of view

5. Use the plates and text that accompanies the plates to inform your response.

6. Implement the Conceptual Framework in understanding examples of artworks.

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Visual Arts


Key Visual Arts Study Strategies:

• Complete all study guides and summaries supplied by the teacher

• Read over all notes taken in class

• Complete practice examination questions, given in class.

• Go over notes on the Frames

• Go over notes on The Conceptual Framework


• Portraiture

• Gestural Sculpture

• Giacometti’s Sculpture

• Implementing the Frames in the discussion of Artworks

• Implementing the Conceptual Framework in the understanding Artworks

• Build on Art Vocab and use it is the examination responses.


• All class notes

• All handouts

• All homework tasks

• In class examination prep.

• Vocab List

• Frames Handouts

• The Conceptual Framework Handouts

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