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Girraween High School

2020

Year 12

Assessment Policy Booklet (Revised) as at 3/4/2020

Girraween High School HSC Assessment 2019 - 2020 Page 31

Part B: Individual Subject

Assessments

Girraween High School HSC Assessment 2019 - 2020 2 YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: ANCIENT HISTORY 2 Unit

Ancient History TASK Type of Task and

Description Knowledge and understanding of course content

Historical skills in the analysis and evaluation of sources and interpretations

Historical inquiry and research

Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

1. Source Analysis

Students will analyse sources derived from the topic "Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra 371 BC" and write responses to questions based on the provided sources and their own knowledge.

5 5 5 5 20% AH12-3 AH12-4 AH12-5 AH12-6 AH12-7 AH12-9

Term 4, Week 7

2. Research and Essay

Students will undertake independent research on the topic “Julio-Claudians” and will write a response to an unseen question under at home test conditions.

5 5 10 5 25% AH12-3 AH12-4 AH12-5 AH12-6 AH12-7 AH12-9

Term 1, Week 9

3. Historical Analysis

Students will undertake an historical analysis task on the topic of “Agrippina II”. This will be an online submission.

10 5 5 5 25% AH12-1 AH12-2 AH12-3 AH12-4 AH12-5 AH12-6 AH12-7 AH12-8 AH12-9

Term 2, Week 6

4. Trial HSC Examination

Students will undertake a 3hr + 5minute Trial Examination which will test all aspects of the Year 12 Ancient History course. The examination will consist of short answer, source-based and essay responses.

20 5 5 30% AH12-1 AH12-2 AH12-3 AH12-4 AH12-5 AH12-6 AH12-7 AH12-9 AH12-10

Term 3, Weeks

3-5

40% 20% 20% 20% 100%

Girraween High School HSC Assessment 2019 - 2020 Page 33 Year 12 Assessment Schedule: 2019 - 2020 Subject: Biology 2 Unit

TASK Type of Task and Description Knowledge &

Understanding Skills in Working

Scientifically

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

1. Topic test

This task will be conducted during the school’s assessment period in weeks 8 and 9 of term 4. Students will complete a test that assesses their Knowledge and Understanding of the content covered in Module 5. Questions will incorporate some Working Scientifically Skills outcomes.

15% 5% 20% BIO12-12 BIO11/12(1-7)

Term 4 Weeks 8-9

2. Depth study

Students will conduct research on a given area related to the course. A range of task types may be used for the formal assessment of a student’s depth study. Examples include a written report, digital or multimedia products, or data analysis.

10% 20% 30%

BIO11/12 (1, 7) Two of BIO11/12 (2-6) One of BIO12 (12-13)

Term 1 Week 11

3. Trial examination

The trial examination is a formal, 3 hour written examination comprising 20 multiple choice questions and 80 marks of short and long response questions, assessing all Knowledge and Understanding content covered prior to its completion. Questions relating to Working Scientifically Skills will also be incorporated throughout the examination.

35% 15% 50% BIO11/12(1-7) BIO12(12-15)

Term 3 Weeks 3-5

60% 40% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Business Studies 2 Unit

Business Studies TASK Type of Task and Description Knowledge and

understanding of course content

Stimulus- based skills

Inquiry and

research

Communication of business

information, ideas and issues in appropriate

forms

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

Extended Response

Students will complete an in-class response on the topic of Operations. In the response students will be required to support their theory understanding with case study application

10% 5% 5% 20% H2, 4, 5, 6 and 8

Term 4 Week 8

Financial Interpretation Report

Students will be required to complete research on the financial information of a selected business. From this research students will then need to interpret and make recommendations based on this financial information and calculations.

5% 5% 10% 5% 25% H5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10

Term 1 Week 8

Marketing Plan

Students will be required to complete a marketing plan through research and application. The plan will be on a business which is provided to the students and will cover a variety of marketing concepts and strategies. Online submission.

5% 5% 10% 5% 25% H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9

Term 2 Week 9

Trial Examination

Students will be tested on all four topics of the HSC course- Finance, Operations, Marketing and Human Resources. The examination will be in the same format at the HSC examination- twenty multiple choice, four short answer responses, one report and one extended response.

20% 5% 5% 30% H1, 2, ,3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10

Term 3 Weeks

3-5

40% 20% 20% 20% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Chemistry 2 Unit

TASK Type of Task and Description Knowledge & Understanding

Skills in Working

Scientifically

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

4. Topic test

This task will be conducted during the school’s assessment period in weeks 8 and 9 of term 4. Students will complete a test that assesses their Knowledge and Understanding of the content covered in Module 5. Questions will incorporate some Working Scientifically Skills outcomes.

15% 5% 20% CH11/12(1-7) CH12-12

Term 4 Weeks 8-9

5. Depth study

Students will conduct research on a given area related to the course. A range of task types may be used for the formal assessment of a student’s depth study. Examples include a written report, digital or multimedia products, or data analysis.

10% 20% 30%

CH11/12 (1, 7) Two of CH11/12 (2-6) One of CH12 (12-13)

Term 2 Week 4

6. Trial examination

The trial examination is a formal, 3 hour written examination comprising of 20 multiple choice questions and 80 marks of short and long response questions, assessing all Knowledge and Understanding content covered prior to its completion. Questions relating to Working Scientifically Skills will also be incorporated throughout the examination.

35% 15% 50% CH11/12(1-7) CH12(12-15)

Term 3 Weeks 3-5

60% 40% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Economics 2 Unit

Economics TASK Type of Task and Description Knowledge

and understand

ing of course content

Stimulus based skills

Inquiry and

Research

Communication of economic information,

ideas and issues in appropriate

forms

Overall Weightin

g

Outcomes Due Date

1. Global Economy

Research, Short Answers and Essays: Students research an economy other than Australia as well as a free trade agreement and international organisation and answer a series of questions based on this research.

3 20 2 25 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6,

H8, H10, H11, H12

Term 4 Week 8

2. Australia’s place in the global economy

Stimulus and Skills based test: Students will undertake a topic test that assesses students understanding of Australia’s place in the Global Economy. Students respond to a series of short answer and multiple choice questions

2 20 3 25 H1, H2, H3, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11,

Term 1 Week 8

3. Economic Issues

Essays: Students write two extended responses addressing Economic Issues. One extended response will include a stimulus whilst the other extended response will not. Online Submission.

15 5 20 H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H7,

H8, H9, H10

Term 2 Week 8

4. Trial Examination

All topics: Students will undertake a 3hr and 5 minute examination which will test all aspects of the Year 12 course. This examination consists of multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions.

20 10 30 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6,

H7, H8, H10, H11

Term 3 Weeks 3-

5

40 20 20 20 100


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 - 2020 SUBJECT: ENGINEERING STUDIES 2 Unit

Engineering Studies

Task Type and Description of Task

Knowledge and Understanding of course content

Knowledge and skills in research problem solving and communication related to engineering practice O

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ting

Outcomes Due Date

1. Civil Engineering Solutions and Report

Students will work collaboratively to design, construct and test to failure a model bridge. They will develop a thorough understanding of the engineering structural design principles through research and class work, with a focus on the analysis of tensile and compressive forces acting on the bridge structural members. Students will evaluate the performance of their design by submitting an engineering report.

15 10 25%

H1.1, H2.1, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.2, H6.1

Term 4, Week 7

3. Aeronautical Engineering Research Task

This task requires students to demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the nature and range of work performed by Aeronautical Engineers. The research will cover the role of engineers as managers, innovators in materials and structural design of aircraft, and ethical decision- makers who are legally and morally responsible for the impact of their decisions. The task will embed student’s practical understanding of engineered flight by requiring them to create and present a flight simulation instructional tutorial.

20 18 38%

H1.1, H1.2, H2.2, H3.2, H4.3, H5.1, H5.2, H6.1

Term 2, Week 8


Students will sit for the Trial HSC Examination. This is a HSC style examination covering all topics studied in this course. This includes: Civil Structures, Personal and Public Transport, Aeronautical Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering.

25 12 37%

H1.1, H2.2, H3.3, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3, H5.1, H5.2, H6.2

Term 3, Weeks 3-5

60% 40% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: English Advanced 2 Unit

English Advanced TASK Type of Task and Description Skills Content Overall

Weighting Outcomes Due Date

1.Common Module Test

Paper 1 Reading Writing This task is a test that will require short and/or medium length responses to unfamiliar texts and/or the prescribed text. One section of this test will require an extended response to “The Crucible”.

15 10 25% 1, 3, 6.7 Term 4 Week 8

2.Module A Multi-modal Presentation

Speaking Representing Students will plan and present a multi-modal presentation in response to a question on “The Tempest” and “Hag-seed”.

10 15 25% 4, 6, 8 Term 1 Week 10

3.Module C Extended Response

Writing – Open book / online test

Students will respond to one or more questions related to the Craft of Writing module.

10 10 20% 5, 6, 9, Term 2 Week 8


Paper 1 Reading (5%) Writing (5%) Paper 2 Mod A (5%) Mod B (10%) Mod C (5%) The Trial Examination consists of TWO examination papers. Paper 1 assesses the Common Module – Human Experience. Paper 2 assesses Modules A, B and C.

15 15 30% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9

Term 3 Weeks 3-5

50% 50% 100%

Girraween High School HSC Assessment 2019 - 2020 Page 39 YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: ENGLISH EXTENSION 1 1 Unit

English Extension 1 TASK Type of Task and Description Skills Content Overall


1.Common Module

Literary Worlds Creative and or Critical Response(s) This is a test in which students could be required to compose medium length and/or extended creative composition in response to quotes, questions and/or stimuli. A short critical/reflective response may be required as part of the task.

20 15 35% 1, 2, 3, 5 Term 4 Week 9

2. Elective Worlds of Upheaval Critical Response – online test; open book This test requires students to respond to a question in essay form and make detailed reference to a related text of their own choosing.

15 20 35% 1, 2, 3, 4 Term 2 Week 10


Literary Worlds

Students will be provided with stimulus material or a question/quote and be required to respond with either an imaginative creative or a critical composition or a combination of these forms.

Worlds of Upheaval

Students will be required to write a critical essay in response to a question using two prescribed texts and at least one text of their own choosing. Students will be expected to answer in the form of an essay.

15 15 30% 1, 2, 3, 4 Term 3 Weeks 3-5

50% 50% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: English Extension 2 1 Unit

English Extension 2

TASK Type of Task and Description Skills Content Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

1.Viva Voce Presentation and explanation of the written proposal

15 15 30% 1, 2, 4 Term 4, Week 10

2.Literature Review

Research, reflection and evaluation of related literature Monitoring of the Major Work Journal

20 20 40% 1, 2, 3, 4 Term 2, Week 1

3.Critique of the Creative Process

An evaluation of and reflection on the features of the Major Work and the processes of revision and editing. Online submission.

15 15 30% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Term 2, Week 7

50% 50% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: HISTORY EXTENSION 1 Unit

History Extension

TASK Type of Task and Description Knowledge and understanding about significant historiographical ideas and processes

Skills in designing, undertaking and communicating historical inquiry and analysis

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

1. Historical Process Task

Students complete the proposal, process log and annotated sources for the History Project. Online submission.

15 15 30% MH12-3 MH12-4 MH12-5 MH12-6 MH12-7 MH12-9

Term 2, Week 5

2. Essay Students complete a 2500 word History Project, including a bibliography of all sources used. Online submission.

10 30 40% MH12-2 MH12-3 MH12-4 MH12-5 MH12-7 MH12-8 MH12-9

Term 2, Week 7


Students complete a 2 hour written examination with 10 minutes reading time.

15 15 30% MH12-2 MH12-3 MH12-4 MH12-5 MH12-7 MH12-8 MH12-9

Term 3, Weeks 4-5

40% 60% 100%

Girraween High School HSC Assessment 2019 - 2020 Page 42 YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Japanese Beginners 2 Unit

Japanese Beginners TASK Type of Task and Description Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall


Response in English to Spoken texts Conversation

Topic: Education and Work Students listen to 10 items and answer questions in English. Students have a 4-minute conversation with examiner on topics relating to their personal world

20% 10% 30% 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

Term 4 Week 8

2. Response to written texts in English Response in Japanese to a written text

Topic: Friends, Recreation and Pastimes and Holidays and Travel Students read 3 passages and answer in English to written texts. Students write one passage from the above topics in Japanese.

20% 10% 30% 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2,

3.3

Term 1 Week 9

3. Oral interaction

Topic: The Personal World

A 5-minute conversation with examiner on all topics relating to their personal world (online).

10% 10% 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

Term 2 Week 8


One written examination on all themes consisting of: Responses in English to Aural Texts (up to 11 items) Response to written texts in English (Approximately 4 -5 passages) Writing in Japanese (3 passages: 100ji, 150ji, 250ji)

10% 10% 10% 30% 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2,

3.3

Term 3 Weeks 3 -

5

30% 30% 20% 20% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019-2020 SUBJECT: Japanese Continuers 2 Unit

Japanese Continuers Task Type and Description of Task Listening Reading Speaking Writing Overall


1.Response in English to spoken texts

Listening: Respond to audio texts and answer questions. Write answers in English. Reading: Read a text written in Japanese on the topic learnt in class. Write answers in English.

20 10 30% 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.2

Term 4, Week 8

2. Reading and responding in English, Writing in Japanese

Reading and Responding: (Done online – Google Form) Read a text written in Japanese. Write approx. 400 ji in Japanese to respond to the text. Writing: Create a written document in Japanese related to the topic learnt in class. Write approx. 400 ji. all together. Speaking: Make a video related to the topic learnt in class. Speak for approx. 7-10 minutes altogether.

10 10 10 30% 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.2, 4.3

Term 1, Week 10

3. Conversation

Speaking: (online) Make a conversation with a teacher for 10 minutes. No preparation time.

10 10% 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1

Term 2, Weeks 8-9


Written: Students will complete a written examination which will assess all aspects of the course.

10 10 10 30% 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1

Term 3, Weeks 3-5

30 30 20 20 100


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 - 2020 SUBJECT: JAPANESE EXTENSION 2 Unit

Japanese Extension Task Type and Description of Task Text analysis

(Part A, Part B) Writing (on Issues)

Speaking (on Issues)

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

1. Analysis and Response to Prescribed Text and Prescribed Issues

Anime magazine articles (preparation for Part A): Questions to complete a magazine article in English to analyse an extract from the prescribed Japanese Anime. Manga scripts (preparation for Part B): Complete your Manga for an extract from the prescribed Anime. Write approx. 300 ji altogether in Japanese. Writing: See a visual stimulus with short texts and write a required text in Japanese. Write approx. 400 ji.

30 10 40% 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Term 1, Week 5

2 Personal Response on Prescribed Issues

Writing: (online: Google Form) There will be 2 writing questions. Choose one question and write app.600 ji essay in Japanese. Drama Production Project: (online submission) Create a short drama in Japanese related to an Issue from the prescribed Japanese Anime. Videotape the roleplay and submit. The length should be approx. 5 minutes.

20 10 30% 1.1, 1.2 Term 1 Week 10

3. Trial Examination Written: Students will complete a written examination which will assess all aspects of the course. Speaking: There will be two speaking topics. Choose one question. Present your speech for approx. 3 minutes with 7 minutes for prepare.

10 10 10 30% 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Term 3 Weeks 3-5

NB: While tasks are similar, the content assessed varies. 40% 40% 20% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Legal Studies 2 Unit

Legal Studies TASK Type of Task and Description Inquiry

& Research

Communication Analysis and Evaluation

Knowledge & understanding

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

1. Client Advice (Role play/ speech)

Students will undertake independent research on either “Workplace” or “Family” and will role play a lawyer in an unseen scenario.

10 5 5 5 25% H1, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10

Term 4, Week 8-9 (Assessment week)

2. Research, multiple choice and extended response

Students will undertake independent research on the topic “Crime” and will do multiple choice questions as well as write a response to unseen question under test conditions.

5 5 5 5 20% H1, H3, H4, H7, H9

Term 1, Week 11

3. Research and Essay

Students will undertake independent research on either “Workplace” or “Family” and will write an essay to unseen questions under test conditions. (online submission).

5 5 5 10 25% H1, H4, H7, H8, H9

Term 2, Week 8


Students will undertake a 3hr + 5 minute Trial Examination which will test all aspects of the Year 12 Legal Studies Course. The examination will consist of multiple choice, short answer, extended response and essay questions.

5 5 20 30% H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10

Term 3, Weeks 3-5

20% 20% 20% 40% 100%

Girraween High School HSC Assessment 2019 - 2020 Page 46 YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Mathematics Advanced 2 Unit

Mathematics Advanced TASK Type of Task and Description Understanding,

Fluency and Communication

Problem Solving, Reasoning and

Justification

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

1. Test: 90 Minute test during the Assessment period on Probability, Probability Distributions, Sequences and Series. This will cover the syllabus components S1.1, S1.2, M1.2 and M1.3.

12.5% 12.5% 25%

MA 11-7, MA 12-4, MA 12-8, MA 12-10

2019 Term 4 Week 8

2. Two part investigation on Bivariate Data Analysis Part A: (2 Weeks) Take home investigation on the Bivariate Data Analysis. Part B: (55 minutes) Use the results of their investigation in Part A to solve problems in class. This will cover the syllabus components S2.1 and S2.2.

10% 10% 20%

MA 12-8, MA 12-9, MA 12-10

2020 Term 2 Week 1

3. In Class Test: 90 Minute Test covering the topics of Graphs and Equations, Curve Sketching, Integration, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric Functions. This will cover the syllabus components of E1.3, E1.4, C2.1, C2.2, C3.1, C3.2, C4.1, C4.2 and F2.

12.5% 12.5% 25%

MA 12-1, MA12-3, MA 12-5, MA 12-6, MA 12-7, MA 12-10

2020 Term2 Week 7

4. Trial Examination: 3 hour Examination covering all components of the Y12 Advanced Mathematics Course. 15% 15% 30%

All outcomes to be assessed. MA 12-1 to MA 12-10

2020 Term 3

Weeks 3 - 5

50% 50% 100%

Girraween High School HSC Assessment 2019 - 2020 Page 47 YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Mathematics Extension 1 1Unit

Mathematics Extension 1 TASK Type of Task and Description Understanding,



Justification

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

5. Test: 90 Minute test during the Assessment period on Binomial Expansion, Further Trigonometry, Mathematical Induction. This will cover the syllabus components ME P1, ME T2, ME T3, A1.1, A1.2

12.5% 12.5% 25% ME 12-3,ME 12-7

2019 Term 4 Week 8

6. In Class Test: 90 Minute Test covering the topics of Vectors, Harder 2unit.

This will cover the syllabus components of V1.1, V1.2.

12.5% 12.5% 25% ME 12-2, ME 12-7 2020

Term 2 Week 1

7. Two part investigation on Projectile Motion Part A: (2 Weeks) Take home investigation on the basics and applications of Projectile Motion. Part B: (55 minutes) Use the results of their investigation in Part A to solve problems in class. This will cover the syllabus components V1.3

10% 10% 20% ME 12-1, ME 12-2, ME 12-6, ME 12-7

2020 Term2

Week 10

8. Trial Examination: 3 hour Examination covering all components of the Y12 Mathematics Extension 1 Course. 15% 15% 30%

All outcomes to be assessed.

ME 12-1 to ME 12-7

2020 Term 3

Weeks 3 - 5

50% 50% 100%

Girraween High School HSC Assessment 2019 - 2020 Page 48 YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Mathematics Extension 2

Mathematics Extension 2 TASK Type of Task and Description Understanding,



Justification

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

9. Test: 90 Minute test during the Assessment period on Complex Numbers This will cover the syllabus components N1.1, N1.2, N1.3, N2.1, N2.2

12.5% 12.5% 25%

MEX12 – 1 MEX12 – 4 MEX12 - 7 MEX12 - 8

2019 Term 4 Week 8

10. Two part investigation on Proof Part A: (2 Weeks) Take home investigation on the basics and applications of Proof. Part B: (55 minutes) Use the results of their investigation in Part A to solve problems in class. This will cover the syllabus components MEX - P1, MEX - P2

10% 10% 20%

MEX12 – 1 MEX12 – 2 MEX12 - 7

MEX12 – 8

2020 Term2 Week 1

11. In Class Test: 90 Minute Test covering the topics of Vectors and Integration.

This will cover the syllabus components of V1.1, V1.2, V1.3, MEX – C1

12.5% 12.5% 25%

MEX12 – 1 MEX12 – 3 MEX12 – 5 MEX12 - 7 MEX12 - 8

2020 Term2 Week 7

12. Trial Examination: 3 hour Examination covering all components of the Y12 Mathematics Extension 2 Course. 15% 15% 30%

All outcomes to be assessed. MEX12 – 1 to

MEX12 – 8

2020 Term 3

Weeks 3 - 5

50% 50% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: MODERN HISTORY 2 Unit

Modern History TASK Type of Task and Description Knowledge and

understanding of course content

Historical skills in the analysis and evaluation of sources and interpretations

Historical inquiry and research

Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

1. Research and Short Answer Questions

Students will undertake independent research on the topic “Apartheid in South Africa” and will write a response to unseen HSC style short answer questions under test conditions.

5 10 5 20% MH12-1 MH12-2 MH12-3 MH12-4 MH12-5 MH12-8 MH12-9

Term 4, Week 8

2. Source Analysis

Students will analyse sources derived from the topic “Power and Authority in the Modern World” and write responses to questions based on the provided sources and their own knowledge. (online submission)

10 10 5 25% MH12-3 MH12-4 MH12-5 MH12-6 MH12-7 MH12-9

Term 1, Week 8

3. Historical Analysis

Students will gather and collate a portfolio of sources based on the topic “Russia and the Soviet Union”. Students will then complete a historical analysis task based on the information they have gathered. (Online Submission)

5 5 10 5 25% MH12-2 MH12-3 MH12-4 MH12-5 MH12-7 MH12-8 MH12-9

Term 2, Week 4

4. Trial HSC Examination

Students will undertake a 3hr + 5minute Trial Examination which will test all aspects of the Year 12 Modern History course. The examination will consist of short answer, source-based and essay responses.

20 5 5 30% MH12-2 MH12-3 MH12-4 MH12-5 MH12-6 MH12-7 MH12-9

Term 3, Weeks

3-5

40% 20% 20% 20% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: PDHPE 2 Unit

PDHPE TASK Type of Task and Description Skills Content Overall


1. Core 2 Factors Affecting Performance

In class topic test on the content and concepts studied throughout the unit

5 10 15% H7-11, H16, H17

Term 4 Week 8

2. Core 1 Health Priorities in Australia

Research task (word limit included) on the content and concepts studied throughout the unit.

10 10 20% H1-5, H14-16

Term 2 Week 2

3. Option 3: Sports Medicine

Research task (word limit included) combined with an in-class written response on the content and concepts studied throughout the unit

20 10 30% H8, H13, H16, H17

Term 2 Week 8


Formal examination on all content and concepts studied throughout the year up until this point.

20 15 35% H1-5, H7-11, H14-17

Term 3, Weeks 2-4

55% 45% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Physics 2 Unit

Physics TASK Type of Task and Description Knowledge &

Understanding Skills in Working

Scientifically

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

1.Topic test This task will be conducted during the school’s assessment period in weeks 8 and 9 of term 4. Students will complete a test that assesses their Knowledge and Understanding of the content covered in Module 5. Questions will incorporate some Working Scientifically Skills outcomes.

15% 5% 20% PH11/12(1-7) PH12-12

Term 4 Weeks 8-9

2.Depth study Students will conduct research on a given area related to the course. A range of task types may be used for the formal assessment of a student’s depth study. Examples include a written report, digital or multimedia products, or data analysis.

10% 20% 30% PH11/12 (1, 7) Two of PH11/12 (2-6) One of PH12 (12-13)

Term 2 Week 5

3.Trial examination

The trial examination is a formal, 3 hour written examination comprising of 20 multiple choice questions and 80 marks of short and long response questions, assessing all Knowledge and Understanding content covered prior to its completion. Questions relating to Working Scientifically Skills will also be incorporated throughout the examination.

35% 15% 50% PH11/12(1-7) PH12(12-15)

Term 3 Weeks 3-5

40% 60% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Science Extension 2 Unit

Science Extension TASK Type of Task and Description Communicating

Scientifically Gathering, recording, analysing

and evaluating

data

Application of scientific

research skills

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

1. Scientific Research Portfolio Section 1 Skills Assessment

This task assesses the skills developed in Section 1 of the Scientific Research Portfolio. The student log and one or more activities that assess the skills developed in Section 1 of the portfolio may provide a basis for assessment. Examples of tasks include a poster or oral presentation of the research proposal or a literature review. The focus of the task is to demonstrate the research process and application of skills developed in the planning stages of scientific research.

15 10 5 30% SE-2,SE-3, SE-5, SE-7

Term 1, Week 4

2. Scientific Research Report

Students submit a scientific research report or paper (approximately 2500–3000 words) adhering to a formal structure. The Portfolio is used to evidence students’ original work and maintain records of teacher feedback, comments and observations; it comprises three sections.

17.5 17.5 35 70% SE(1-7) Term 3, Week 3

30 30% 40% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Society and Culture 2 Unit Society & Culture

TASK Type of Task and Description Knowledge and Understanding

of Course Content

Application & Evaluation of

Social and Cultural

Research Methods

Communication of information, ideas

and issues in appropriate forms

Overall Weighting

Outcomes Due Date

1. Core: Personal Interest Project (process) & Social Continuity & Change.

Oral Presentation Students will participate in a presentation where they will discuss the process they have undertaken in order to select a research question for their Personal Interest Project.

10 10 10 30% H6, H7, H8 Term 4, Week 5

2. Depth Study: Popular Culture

Research Task Students will be studying the Depth Study Popular Culture. They will be researching Hip Hop.

10 10 20% H1, H2, H3, H5, H7, H9,

H10

Term 1, Week 7

3. Depth Study: Belief Systems and Ideologies.

Essay

Students will be studying the Depth Study Belief Systems and Ideologies. They will be studying Buddhism in more detail. This is the Belief System and Ideology they will be completing their essay on. (Online Submission)

10 10 20% H1, H2, H3, H5, H7, H9,

H10

Term 2, Week 7


The students will be examined on Social and Cultural Continuity and Change with China as the selected country. They will also be examined on Research Methods and the two Depth Studies Popular Culture and Belief Systems and Ideologies (Buddhism).

20 10 30% H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9,

H10

Term 3, Weeks 3-

5

50% 30% 20% 100%


YEAR 12 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2019 – 2020 SUBJECT: Software, Design & Development 2 Unit

Software, Design & Development TASK Type of Task and Description Knowledge

And Understanding

Knowledge and skills

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Outcomes Due Date

1. Group Project – Research Task

This is a Project Based Learning task where students are to work in groups of two/three to research the rights and responsibilities of developers from a number of perspectives. Students are to illustrate the effects both past and current problems arising from the use of software have on society. They are to investigate the following topics: The impact of software, Rights and responsibilities of software developers, Use of networks, The software market, Software piracy and copyright, Legal implications.

10 10 20% H1.1, H2.2, H3.1, H5.1, H5.2

Term 4, Week 7

2. Topic Test – Interrelation ship of Software and Hardware

Students will sit for a Topic Test focused on the Option 2 topic theory. This test will examine the interrelationship of Software and Hardware. Students need to demonstrate an in depth understanding of how software uses hardware to achieve the desired outcomes, including how instructions are processed by the CPU. This test will address how data is stored in binary format, basic arithmetic processes and storage of data, the design process of circuitry and data streams and their use in communication between the CPU and hardware devices. (online)

10 10 20% H1.1, H1.3, H2.2, H4.1

Term 2, Week 3

3. Major Project

This is a Project Base Learning task where students will be given ample time to develop a software solution to an identified need or problem. Students will use their knowledge and skills to develop a portfolio, using the Structured Development approach, outlining the software development process they undertook to develop their software solution. Students will also use a programming language to write the necessary code to realise the solution.

10 20 30% H3.2, H4.2, H4.3, H5.1, H5.2, H5.3, H6.3, H6.4

Term 2, Week 10


Students will sit for the Trial HSC Examination. This is a HSC style examination covering all topics studied in this course. This includes: Development and Impact of Software Solutions, Software Development Cycle, Developing a Solution Package and Option Topic 2 – The Interrelationship Between Software and Hardware.

20 10 30% H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H3.1, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3, H5.1, H5.2, H5.3,

H6.1, H6.4,

Term 3, Weeks 3-

5

50% 50% 100%

Girraween High School HSC Assessment 2019 - 2020 Page 55 Summary of Year 12 Assessment Tasks

Term 4 2019 Term 1 2020

WEEK WEEK

1A 1A

2B 2B

3A 3A

4B 4B Biology, Science Ext

5A SoC 5A Japanese Ext

6B 6B Engineering Studies

7A Ancient History, Engineering Studies, Modern History, SDD

7A Physics, SoC

8B Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, English, , Japanese B, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics Ext 1, Mathematics Ext 2, PDHPE, Physics

8B Business Studies, Economics, Modern History

9A English Ext 1 9A Ancient History, Japanese B

10B English Ext 2 10B and 11A

English, English Ext 1, Legal Studies, PDHPE, Japanese Continuers, Japanese Ext, Biology,

Term 2 2020 Term 3 2020

WEEK WEEK

1A English Ext 2, Mathematics, Mathematics Ext1, Mathematics Ext2,

1A

2B PDHPE 2B

3A SDD 3A Science Ext

4B Modern History, Chemistry 4B Trial HSC Examinations (All Subjects)

5A History Ext, Physics 5A Trial HSC Examinations (All Subjects)

6B Ancient History, Science Ext, PDHPE 6B Visual Arts (HSC)

7A History Ext, SoC, Mathematics, Mathematics Ext2

7A English Ext 2

8B Economics, Engineering Studies, English, Japanese B, Legal Studies, PDHPE

8B

9A Business Studies, Japanese Continuers 9A

10B SDD, Mathematics Ext1 10B

Note that the dates listed in this summary are APPROXIMATE.

Students will be informed by their teacher of the ACTUAL date and details of the assessment task at least TWO WEEKS before the task.

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