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South Australian Certificate of Education ....................................................................................................... i

University and TAFE Entry ..................................................................................................................................... iv

Vocational Education and Training .................................................................................................................. iv

Careers Education ..................................................................................................................................................... iv

Stage 1 Subject Outlines:

Biology ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Business and Enterprise ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Chemistry ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Chinese (Background Speakers) ......................................................................................................................... 4

Chinese (Continuers) ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Drama ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6

English .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

English as a Second Language .............................................................................................................................. 8

French (Continuers) ................................................................................................................................................... 9

Geography .................................................................................................................................................. 10

History ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Information Processing & Publishing (Stage 1 or 2) ........................................................................... 12

Legal Studies ............................................................................................................................................................... 14

Mathematics .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Specialist Mathematics ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Mathematical Studies ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Mathematical Applications ............................................................................................................................. 18

Music .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Philosophy (Stage 2) ................................................................................................................................ 20

Physical Education - Stage 1 ...................................................................................................... 21

Physics ........................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Psychology .................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Research Project B (Stage 2) ............................................................................................................................. 24

Visual Arts - Art ........................................................................................................................................................ 25

Workplace Practices ................................................................................................................................ 26

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

SACE Information The SACE is an internationally recognised qualification. To gain the SACE, students undertake Stage 1 and Stage 2, which most students complete over three years. The usual pattern is shown below:

Stage 1 which most students complete in Year 11, apart from the Personal Learning Plan, which most students do in Year 10

Stage 2 which most students complete in Year 12. At Wilderness the Personal Learning Plan is generally undertaken in Year 10. Each subject or course successfully completed earns ‘credits’ towards the SACE, with a minimum of 200 credits required to gain the certificate. Students will receive a grade from A to E for each Stage 1 subject and A+ to E- at Stage 2. For compulsory subjects they must achieve a C grade or better. The compulsory subjects are

Personal Learning Plan (10 credits at Stage 1)

Literacy – at least 20 credits from English (Stage 1)

Numeracy – at least 10 credits from Mathematics subjects (Stage 1). (At Wilderness all students study 20 credits in Mathematics at Stage 1)

Research Project – an in-depth major project (10 credits at Stage 2)

Other Stage 2 subjects totalling at least 60 credits. The remaining 90 credits can be gained through additional Stage 1 or 2 subjects or Board-recognised courses (such as VET or community learning) of a student’s choice. Minimum Requirements Credits Year 10 Personal Learning Plan 10 Year 11 (Stage 1) Literacy (from English) 20 Numeracy (from Mathematics subjects) 10 Years 11 or 12 (Stages 1 or 2) Other subjects and courses of the student’s choice up to 90 Year 12 (Stage 2) Research Project 10 Other Stage 2 subjects and courses 60 or more

Total 200 There is no time limit imposed on the completion of the SACE. Assessment and Reporting Assessment and reporting in the SACE are based on performance standards. These standards, which teachers will provide for each subject, describe in detail the level of achievement required for each grade, from A to E for Stage 1, and from A+ to E- for Stage 2. Teachers and assessors will use these standards to decide how well a student has demonstrated her learning. Stage 1 Overview

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At Stage 1, schools assess student performance. The SACE Board will approve learning and assessment plans for Stage 1 subjects. The SACE Board will moderate the Personal Learning Plan and the English and Mathematics subjects at the C/D borderline. The Board will also undertake some monitoring of student results to ensure consistent application of performance standards. List of Stage 1 and Stage 2 Subjects

Stage 1 Stage 2 Biology Biology Business and Enterprise Business and Enterprise Chemistry Chemistry Chinese (Background Speakers) Chinese (Background Speakers) Chinese (Continuers) Chinese (Continuers) Drama Design & Technology – Interactive Website Development English Drama English as a Second Language English Communications French (Continuers) English Studies Geography English as a Second Language History French (Continuers) Information Processing & Publishing (Stage 1 or 2) Geography Legal Studies Legal Studies Mathematical Applications Mathematical Applications Mathematical Studies Mathematical Methods Specialist Mathematics Mathematical Studies Music Specialist Mathematics Philosophy (Stage 2) Modern History Physical Education (Stage 1) Music Physics Physical Education (Stage 2) Psychology Physics Research Project B (Stage 2) Psychology Visual Arts - Art Society and Culture Workplace Practices Visual Arts - Art Workplace Practices

Please read the Subject Choice Outlines carefully, taking note of the fact that eligibility for some subjects is determined by grades achieved in the previous year. These subjects include Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English Studies.

Research Project The Research Project is a compulsory Stage 2 subject, worth 10 credits. Students must gain a C grade or better in the Research Project to achieve the SACE. The Research Project gives students the opportunity to study an area of interest in depth. It allows them to use their creativity and initiative, while developing the research and presentation skills they will need in further study or work. The Research Project can take many forms, for example:

community-based projects

technical or practical activities

work-related research

subject-related research.

Other Stage 2 Requirements In addition to the Research Project, students must achieve at least 60 credits in their choice of Stage 2 subjects or courses. Students wishing to apply for university entry must also meet some other requirements (see next page).

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Stage 2 Assessment At Stage 2, assessment will be 70% school-based, with the remainder assessed externally. Central moderation will confirm that school-based assessment levels are consistent with each subject’s performance standards.

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University and TAFE entry Comprehensive information is available from the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) and is detailed in its booklet Tertiary Entrance in South Australia and the Northern Territory 2016, 2017, 2018, copies of which girls will receive this term. University entry To obtain a university aggregate and an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) a student must:

qualify for the SACE

comply with the rules regarding precluded combinations

comply with the rules regarding counting restrictions

complete at least 90 credits of study in Tertiary Admissions Subjects (TAS) and Recognised Studies at Stage 2 from a maximum of three attempts.

Students who intend applying to the University of Adelaide, Flinders University or the University of SA should check the bonus points scheme that is currently in place. Each of these universities offers bonus points for a range of Stage 2 subjects. Please check with the Careers Counsellor or the university websites. TAFE entry Completion of the SACE can meet the Minimum Entry Requirements for most of TAFE SA’s courses. TAFE also considers a variety of other qualifications in its entry and selection processes. Minimum Entry Requirements differ according to the level of the TAFE course. Further information is available from the Careers Counsellor.

Vocational Education and Training

Students may undertake VET as part of the SACE. This provides them with the opportunity for contextual learning and enables them to gain a better understanding of the world of work while in the caring environment of the school. Students who are considering VET subjects should check that the scheduled class time does not clash with after-school commitments in other subjects, e.g. sport, drama, music. VET provides a pathway to tertiary education. Girls who study VET modules at Wilderness will be registered with TAFE SA and receive a TAFE identity number which is valid for all TAFE institutes throughout Australia. The subject offering varies from year to year but may include Retail, Business, Hospitality, Architectural Drafting, Event Management and Childcare. The Careers Counsellor has more detailed information about VET and the pathways that it offers.

Careers Education Guest speakers, university and TAFE visits and individual counselling sessions are arranged to help girls with decisions regarding subject choices and career pathways. The Careers Counsellor and the Head of Senior School are available to assist with appropriate course choices and will interview every girl in Term 3.

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BIOLOGY (SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Biology Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)

Learning Area Sciences

Prerequisite B grade or better is recommended

Semester 1 Ecology, Physiology, Macromolecules

Semester 2 Cellular Biology, Physiology, Ecology

In Biology students learn about the cellular and overall structures and functions of a range of organisms. They have the opportunity to engage with the work of biologists and to join and initiate debates about how biology impacts on their lives, on society and on the environment. Students design and conduct biological investigations and gather evidence from the investigations and field work. As they explore a range of biology-related issues, students recognise that the body of biological knowledge is constantly changing and increasing through the applications of new ideas and technologies. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication and Learning. Content

Semester Core Topics

1 Ecology

The Excretory System

The Digestive System

Enzymes and DNA

2 Cellular Biology

The Human Respiratory System

The Cardiovascular System

Ecology

Assessment Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

Investigations Folio

Skills and Applications Tasks.

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BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE (SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Business and Enterprise Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)

Learning Area Business, Enterprise and Technology

Prerequisites Nil

Semester 1 Introduction to Business and Enterprise

Semester 2 Business and Enterprise in Practice

Business and Enterprise focuses on learning about the successful management of business and enterprise issues in personal, business and social contexts, locally, nationally and globally. Students gain an understanding of business operations and practice, develop an awareness of business, financial and technological skills, participate in planning, developing and controlling business activities and evaluate decisions on business practices. They have the opportunity to reflect on current issues in business and enterprise and make informed decisions. Students evaluate the impact and effect of business, enterprises and technology on the well-being and lifestyle of individuals, communities, the economy and the environment. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship and Learning.

Content

Semester Core Topics Option Topics

1 Introduction to Business and Enterprise Establishing a Business

Global Business

2 Business and Enterprise in Practice Marketing

Technology for Business


Assessment Type Semester 1 Semester 2

Folio

Core Topic Test

Business Profile Report or Multi-media Presentation

Ownership and Ethics Test

Core Topic Test

Marketing Mix Test based on theory and practice

Research report on Using Technology as Marketing Tool

Practical Task International Business Report New Product Launch

Issues Study Based on relevant and current issues and trends to do with business ethics

Based on relevant and current issues to do with business ethics and trends particularly to do with marketing and/or technology

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CHEMISTRY (SEMESTER 1 OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Chemistry Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)



The study of Chemistry includes an overview of the matter that makes up materials and the properties, uses, means of production and reactions of these materials. It also includes a critical study of the social and environmental impact of materials and chemical processes. Students consider how human beings make use of the earth’s resources and the impact of human activities on the environment. Through practical studies students develop investigation skills and an understanding of the physical world that enables them to be questioning, reflective and critical thinkers. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication and Learning. Content


1 Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Thermochemistry

2 Periodic Table – Structure and Bonding

Acid/Base Chemistry

Redox Chemistry



Skills and Applications Tasks

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CHINESE (Background Speakers) (FULL YEAR SUBJECT TAUGHT AT THE SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES)

Subject Stage 1 Chinese (Background Speakers) Credits 20 (full year)

Learning Area Languages

Prerequisite Students who have a background in the language and who have had more than one year’s education in a country where the language is spoken

In this subject students develop intercultural communication skills through examining relationships between language, culture and identity and reflecting on the ways in which culture is created, expressed and communicated through language. They develop their capability to communicate, interact and negotiate meanings within and across languages and cultures. Students clarify, extend and develop their ideas and opinions on the prescribed themes and contemporary issues and reach reasoned conclusions through critical engagement with a diversity of sources and perspectives. Content

This course consists of the study of a number of prescribed contemporary issues related to 4 themes:

China and the World

Modernisation and Social Change

The Overseas Chinese-speaking Communities

Language in Use in Contemporary China.


Interaction

Text Production

Text Analysis

Investigation.

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CHINESE (Continuers) (FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Chinese (Continuers) Credits 20 (full year)


Prerequisite Year 10 Chinese (Mandarin) or equivalent

In this course students develop their skills to communicate meaningfully with people across cultures. Students are given opportunities to develop knowledge, awareness and understanding of other languages and cultures in relation to their own. Students reflect on their own attitudes, beliefs and values and develop an understanding of how culture and identity are expressed through language. Students develop and apply linguistic and intercultural knowledge, understanding and skills by:

interacting with others to exchange information, ideas, opinions and experiences in Chinese

creating texts in Chinese for specific audiences, purposes and contexts to express information, feelings, ideas and opinions

analysing a range of texts in Chinese to interpret meaning

examining relationships between language, culture and identity and reflecting on the ways culture influences communication.

In Chinese (Continuers), students develop intercultural communication skills to communicate effectively and appropriately in a variety of contexts for a range of purposes. Content Stage 1 Chinese (Continuers) consists of three themes and a number of prescribed topics and suggested subtopics. Themes:

The Individual

The Chinese-speaking Communities

The Changing World Assessment Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

Interaction

Text Production

Text Analysis

Investigation

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DRAMA (SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Drama Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)

Learning Area Arts

Prerequisites A background in Drama at Year 9 and/or Year 10 and an interest in and dedication to Drama are desirable. There are no prerequisites, tests or auditions to enter the course

Semester 1 1. Presentation of Dramatic Works 2. Dramatic Theory and Practice 3. Individual Investigation and Presentation

Semester 2 The same areas of study as Semester 1

In Drama, students participate in the development, rehearsal and performance of dramatic work in class and for public performance. Students participate in creative problem-solving, they generate, analyse and evaluate their own group presentations and the theories and performances of others. They research, develop and present in an area of their own personal interest which may include acting, set and costume design, playwriting, puppetry, mime and movement. Students develop their curiosity and imagination, creativity, individuality, self-identity, self-esteem and confidence. The course is a mix of group and individual work. Students will be assessed on class contribution and on completed products. Class work will include discussion, improvisation, formal lessons, rehearsal, attending live performances, film analysis, designing and making properties and sets, technical work in lighting, sound and projected images. Content

Semester Main Tasks Detail

1

Involvement in a public performance

Personal project

Written Reviews and Production Report

To be involved as an actor or as a technical/stage crew member

To develop and present in an area of individual interest (e.g. acting, design, technology, script-writing)

To attend and review performances and write a report on the production

2 The tasks are the same as Semester 1 but the content and focus will change


Written Folio

Group Performance

Individual Investigation and Presentation.

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ENGLISH (FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 English Credits 20 (full year)

Learning Area English

Prerequisite Year 10 English

Semester 1 Text Analysis Text Production Extended Study

Semester 2 Text Analysis Text Production Extended Study

The study of English provides students with a focus for informed and effective participation in education, training, the workplace and their personal environment. In Stage 1 English, students read, view, write and compose, listen and speak and use information and communication technologies in appropriate ways for different purposes. Stage 1 English caters for students with a range of learning styles and articulates with the Stage 2 English subjects. Stage 1 English allows students to achieve the literacy requirements in the SACE. Students who achieve a C grade or better in 20-credits of this subject meet the literacy requirement. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning.

Content Option Topics

Text Analysis Students explore a range of texts composed for different purposes and in a range of forms. They develop an understanding of how authors communicate and use examples of these texts to compose their own texts.

Text Production Students provide evidence of the extent and quality of their learning in producing texts in written, oral or multimodal form.

Extended Study

Students complete one of the extended study options in each semester:

Option 1: Language Study

Option 2: Connected Texts Study

Option 3: Student-negotiated Study.

Assessment Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning in Stage 1 English through the following assessment types:

Text Analysis

Text Production

Extended Study.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 English as a Second Language Credits 20 (full year)

Learning Area English

English as a Second Language is designed for students for whom English is an additional language or dialect. Stage 1 English as a Second Language allows students to achieve the literacy requirement in the SACE. Students who achieve a C grade or better in 20-credits of this subject meet the literacy requirements. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning.

Content Option Topics

Text Study

Students explore a range of written, oral and visual texts, constructed for different purposes and in a range of genres. Texts studied could include feature films, web pages, poetry, newspaper or magazine articles, documentaries, talks by guest speakers or news broadcasts.

Investigative Study Students investigate a topic of personal interest by moving beyond the classroom to interview one or more people of their choice.

Communication Study The focus of this study is on written and oral texts as they are used in contexts beyond the classroom and, in particular, the use of texts to persuade, influence and instruct other people.


Text Production

Language Application

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FRENCH (Continuers) (FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 French Credits 20 (full year)


Prerequisite Year 10 French or equivalent

In this subject students interact with others to share information, ideas, opinions and experiences. They create texts in the specific language to express beliefs, information, feelings, ideas and opinions. They analyse texts to interpret meaning and examine relationships between language, culture and identity and reflect on the ways in which culture influences communication. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication and Citizenship. Content

Semester Core Topics include

1

Young people in French-speaking countries

French families

French regions and tourism

The world in the future and career prospects

2 Immigration

The environment

French music


Interaction

Text Production

Text Analysis

Investigation.

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GEOGRAPHY (SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Geography Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)

Learning Area Society and Environment

Prerequisites Nil

Geography students will develop an understanding of how people interact with environments differently in different places and at different times and of the opportunities and challenges for, and constraints on, such interactions. Students develop an appreciation of the interdependencies of physical and human environments and an understanding of geographical differences. Students come to understand the interconnections between environmental and human systems. Students of Geography identify patterns and trends and explore and analyse geographical relationships and interdependencies. To critically analyse located features, spatial arrangements and spatial relationships, students acquire and critically analyse field and other data using a range of field and spatial technology skills. Students use spatial technologies to investigate contemporary issues and develop knowledge and skills that enable them to contribute to the sustainable use of the Earth’s physical and human environments. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning. Content


1 Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

Political Geography and Conflict

2 Natural Resources

Coastal Management and the Biosphere

Assessment

Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

Skills and Application Tasks

Inquiry

Fieldwork

Investigation.

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HISTORY (SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 History Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)

Learning Area Society and Environment

Prerequisites Nil

Semester 1 History Through Film

Semester 2 Human Rights and Revolution

History focuses on learning about important events, individuals and groups, concepts and themes in Modern History c1500 to the present. There is a focus on the nature of oppression and how people have responded to this in a number of case studies.

Students gain an understanding of historical concepts such as power and its distribution, the rulers and the ruled, the role of the individual in history, change and continuity and causation. They have the opportunity to reflect on the nature of the discipline of History and the work of historians in making history. Students explore how people in society treat each other, the influence of individuals on decision making, the influence and control of governments over individuals, who and which institutions make rules, who interprets them, who enforces the rules and who resists them. By gaining historical perspectives, students develop an understanding of how and why events happened in the past and how they, as citizens in society, have the ability to influence the future. Students are engaged in developing skills in critical analysis and inquiry through the examination of a range of historical sources as well as analysing the purpose of films in promoting certain historical events.

The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development and Learning.

Content


1 History Through Film

2 Human Rights and Revolution

Assessment


Folio Tasks

Sources Analysis

Investigation

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SACE STAGE 2 INFORMATION PROCESSING AND PUBLISHING (FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 2 Information Processing and Publishing Credits 20


Prerequisites None

Focus Areas Desktop Publishing and Personal Documents

Focus Capabilities Communication and Learning

Contact For more information please see Mrs C Lanthois

Learning Requirements

This course can be studied as a Stage 1 or Stage 2 SACE subject. Information Processing and Publishing focuses on the application of practical skills to provide creative solutions to text-based communication tasks. Students create both hard copy and electronic text-based publications and evaluate the development process. They use technology to design and implement information processing solutions and identify, choose and use the appropriate computer hardware and software to process, manage and communicate information in a range of contexts. Content Students use computer technology, the designing process and apply design and page layout principles (e.g. the use of fonts, text enhancement, graphics, white space, colour, and the placement of text, columns and tables) in completing tasks. These units contain two sections, one on practical skills and the other on issues and understandings. Focus Areas Personal Documents The tasks may require students to provide original composition, work from instructions, and manipulate retrieved work. Students are required to use word processing in conjunction with at least one other software application. Personal communication tasks may include assignments, essays, letters, invitations, tables, reports, résumés and display items. These can be disseminated in print or electronic form (e.g. email, Wiki). Desktop Publishing Tasks may include programs, leaflets, stationery, posters, brochures and advertising material. Students consider the social, ethical and legal issues associated with publishing materials, including health and safety, intellectual property and environmental concerns. They develop their knowledge and understanding of current computer hardware and software for publishing documents from the desktop. They learn efficient ways to manage computer hardware and software to complete publishing tasks and appreciate the complexity of file management in desktop publishing.

Cont’d

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Information Processing and Publishing cont’d. Assessment Evidence of learning consists of the following components:

School-based Assessment

Practical Skills 40%

Issues & Understanding 30%

External Assessment

Product and Documentation

a text based Product that demonstrates knowledge and use of the four parts of the designing process: investigating, devising, producing and evaluating

at least 5 A4 pages in length

the designing process must be covered in separate documentation, of a

maximum of 1500 words

30%

The student’s school-based assessment and external assessment are combined for a final result, which is reported as a grade between A+ and E-. The Product and Documentation is double marked, firstly by the student’s teacher and secondly by an external assessor appointed by the SACE Board. The teacher and the external assessor make a decision about the quality of the Product and Documentation with reference to the performance standards.

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LEGAL STUDIES (SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Legal Studies Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)

Learning Area Humanities and Social Sciences

Recommendation

Students should choose the full year course to gain exposure to the widest range of content and skills. Students who intend to study the subject at Stage 2 level but who can only fit the subject into one semester should, if possible, choose to take the subject in Semester 2

Rationale In Legal Studies students learn about how and why legal rules are created in society and the impact that these have on individuals and groups. Compulsory Content Topic 1 – Law and Society Students consider the role that moral, social, economic, political and religious values play in shaping the laws that Australians are bound to follow.

Topic 2 – People, Processes and Structures Students reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the Australian legal system and consider ways in which these weaknesses might be overcome.

Topic 3 – Law-making Students learn about the process through which laws are made in Parliament and consider the ongoing relevance of inherited British traditions, such as the role of the Queen.

Topic 4 – Justice Systems Students examine the process that occurs when laws are broken, gaining an understanding of the rights of both victims and perpetrators and the responsibilities of lawyers, witnesses, judges and juries in the justice system.

Aspects of each of Topics 1-4 will be explored in both semesters, with a large focus on Topic 4 (Justice Systems) in Semester 1. Optional Content There will be a range of option topics to choose from in negotiation with students. Two of the following will be investigated:

Refugees, Asylum Seekers and the law

Media and Entertainment law

Women and the law

Sport and the law

Relationships and the law

Health and the law Assessment Assessment at Stage 1 is school-based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through completion of a total of 4-5 tasks from the following assessment types:

Folio (2 or 3 written responses which could include essays, paragraph responses, sources analyses, tests, etc)

Issues Study (one longer investigation into a legal issue on a subject matter and in which a presentational form chosen by the student)

Presentation (one task in a presentational form of the student’s choosing which could include PowerPoint presentations, mock trials, oral presentation, posters, etc).

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MATHEMATICS (FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subjects Specialist Mathematics Mathematical Studies Mathematical Applications

Credits 40 30 20

Learning Area Mathematics

In the study of Mathematics students participate in a wide variety of problem solving activities. The subject gives students the abilities and skills required in the workplace and in everyday life. They learn how to approach new challenges by investigating, modelling, reasoning, visualising and problem solving with the goal of communication to others of the relationships observed and the problems solved. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning. Assessment Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:


Folio Tasks Stage 1 Mathematics allows students to achieve the numeracy requirement of the SACE. Students who achieve a C grade or better in this subject meet the compulsory numeracy requirement.

FLOW CHART OF MATHEMATICS COURSES

Year 10 Stage 1 Stage 2 Mathematics Specialist Mathematics Specialist Mathematics

Mathematical Studies Mathematical Methods or Mathematical Studies

Mathematical Applications Mathematical Applications Mathematical Applications

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SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS (FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Specialist Mathematics Credits 40


Prerequisites An A or very high B grade in the top group or a very high A in the middle group in Year 10 Mathematics. A consistent ‘A’ grade in Common Tests.

Semester 1 Quadratics & Other Polynomials and Co-ordinate Geometry Triangle Geometry, Statistics and Matrices

Semester 2 Functions & Graphs and Models of Growth Further Geometry and Trigonometry

This 40 credit course is designed to prepare students to meet the requirements of Mathematical Studies and Specialist Mathematics at Stage 2. “Through the study of Specialist Mathematics students gain the insight, understanding, knowledge and skills to follow pathways that will lead them to become designers and makers of technology.” SACE Board. The successful study of this subject can provide pathways into university courses in Mathematical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Physical Sciences and Surveying. Students envisaging careers in other related fields, including Economics and Commerce, may also benefit from studying this subject. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning. Assessment Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

Skills Assessment Tasks

Folio Tasks Stage 1 Mathematics allows students to achieve the numeracy requirement of the SACE. Students who achieve a C grade or better in this subject meet the compulsory numeracy requirement.

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MATHEMATICAL STUDIES (FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Mathematical Studies Credits 30


Prerequisite An A or high B grade in Year 10 Mathematics. A consistent ‘A’ grade in Common Tests.

Semester 1 Quadratics & Other Polynomials and Co-ordinate Geometry Triangle Geometry, Statistics and Matrices

Semester 2 Functions & Graphs and Models of Growth

This is a 30 credit course designed to prepare students to meet the requirements of either Mathematical Methods or Mathematical Studies at Stage 2. “Through the study of Mathematical Studies students explore, describe and explain aspects of the world around them in a mathematical way. Students understand fundamental concepts, demonstrate mathematical skills and apply routine mathematical procedures, making informed and critical use of electronic technology.” SACE Board.

The successful study of this subject can provide pathways into university courses in Accounting, Economics, Management, Computer Studies, Biological, Environmental, Geological, Agricultural and Health Sciences, Business, Commerce and Psychology. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning. Assessment Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:


Folio Tasks.

Stage 1 Mathematics allows students to achieve the numeracy requirement of the SACE. Students who achieve a C grade or better in this subject meet the compulsory numeracy requirement.

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MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS (FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Mathematical Applications Credits 20


Prerequisite Year 10 Mathematics

Semester 1 Statistics and Measurement

Semester 2 The Mathematics of Money

This is a 20 credit course designed to prepare students to meet the requirements of Mathematical Applications at Stage 2. “Mathematical Applications enables students to appreciate, experience and understand mathematics as a growing body of knowledge in contemporary situations. It gives relevance and meaning to their world and the world of enterprise. The subject provides opportunities for students to experience and learn the mathematical processes associated with investigating, modelling and solving problems drawn from real or realistic contexts.” SACE Board. The successful study of this subject can provide pathways into careers pertaining to Retail, Office Management, Small Business, Tourism and Hospitality, Nursing and Paramedical areas. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning. Assessment Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:


Folio Tasks.

Stage 1 Mathematics allows students to achieve the numeracy requirement of the SACE. Students who achieve a C grade or better in this subject meet the compulsory numeracy requirement.

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MUSIC (SEMESTER 1 OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Music Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)

Learning Area Arts

Prerequisites Study of a Musical Instrument/Voice. Interview/negotiation with the Head of Music is required before enrolling in this course.

This course is recommended for students with a special interest in and aptitude for Music. Students must undertake tuition in a musical instrument or voice. A Standard of Grade 4 AMEB or higher is recommended for students enrolling in this subject. This course may be undertaken in Year 10 in consultation with the Head of Music. Through the study of music students have the opportunity to engage in musical activities such as performing, composing, arranging, researching and developing and applying music technologies. Students benefit from the opportunity to develop their practical and creative potential, oral and written skills and their capacity to make informed interpretative and aesthetic judgments. Study and participation in Music draws together students’ cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills, strengthening their ability to manage work and learning and to communicate effectively and sensitively. The focus capabilities for this subject are Personal Development, Citizenship, Communication and Learning. At Wilderness School we offer a “Music Advanced Program”. This program is designed for students with a substantial background in Music. Music Advanced programs lead to a range of Stage 2 Music subjects. Content This subject involves a selection of learning activities that relate to musical studies. Students engage in the following activities:

Arranging, Composing

Performing

Music in Contexts

Developing Theory and Aural Skills Assessment Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

Skills Presentation

Skills Development

Folio

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SACE STAGE 2 PHILOSOPHY (FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 2 Philosophy Credits 20

Learning Area Humanities and Social Sciences

Prerequisites Nil

Philosophy is a part of life: it shapes the way people think, what they consider to be of value, what they take as being the truth and how they engage with others and the world around them. Philosophy involves the rational investigation of questions about existence, knowledge and ethics to which there are no simple answers. Consequently, philosophical problems tend to provoke disagreement and foster a variety of views and theories about the nature of the world and what ought to be done. Investigation of these problems through the study of Philosophy requires skills of critical reasoning and the foundations of argument analysis. Philosophy promotes respect for intellectual integrity as a human value and develops students’ skills to engage in philosophical argument. Students build their capacity to be creative and independent critical thinkers who can articulate and justify philosophical positions and argue reasoned action. In this subject students will have opportunities to develop the five capabilities:

Communication

Citizenship

Learning

Personal Development

Work. Content There are 2 sections to this course:

1. Philosophical Inquiry Skills 2. Key Areas of Philosophical Study

Students study and apply the principles of reasoning, critical analysis, problem-solving and evaluation of arguments through the Key Areas of Philosophical Study:

Ethics – a study of moral values, reasoning about what is right and wrong

Epistemology – a study of theories of knowledge and knowing

Metaphysics – a study of the nature of existence and reality. Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

School-based Assessment Weighting

Argument Analysis 25%

Issues Analysis 45%

External Assessment

Issues Study 30%

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SACE STAGE I PHYSICAL EDUCATION (SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Physical Education Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)

Learning Area Health and Physical Education

In Stage 1 Physical Education students gain an understanding of human functioning and physical activity. Students will explore their own physical capacities and analyse their performance in a range of physical activities. They will develop skills in communication, analysis, investigation and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. The focus capabilities for this subject are Personal Development, Communication and Learning. Content

Semester 1 Core Topics

Practical Touch Football

European Handball

Folio/Theory

Food Fuels & Energy Systems (applied

Sports Nutrition

Sports Preparation and Recovery

Training Programs – ‘methods and principles’

Issues Analysis

Semester 2 Core Topics

Practical Sport & Recreation (Kayaking, Self Defence, Squash)

Any practical not covered in Year 10 or Semester One

Folio/Theory Biomechanics

Skill Acquisition & Coaching

Issues Analysis

Assessment

SACE grade: 50% of the student’s SACE grade comes from practical assessment (‘practical skills application’ & ‘initiative and collaboration’). 50% of the student’s SACE grade comes from theory (folio) assessment (‘knowledge and understanding’ & ‘analysis and reflection’). School grade: School grade will be calculated through a range of practical and theoretical tasks. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

Folio tasks (assignments)

Practical skills checklists (practical performance). Exam: Students will complete a 2 hour exam each semester.

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PHYSICS (SEMESTER 1 OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Physics Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)



The study of Physics offers opportunities for students to understand and appreciate the natural world. This subject requires the interpretation of physical phenomena through a study of motion in two dimensions, including acceleration, nuclear energy, light, forces/momentum and energy. As well as applying knowledge to solve problems, students develop experimental, investigation design, information and communication skills through practical and other learning activities. Students gather evidence from experiments and research and acquire knowledge through their own investigations. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication and Learning.

Content


1 Acceleration

Motion in Two Dimensions

Nuclear Energy

2 Light

Forces/Momentum

Energy

Assessment




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PSYCHOLOGY (SEMESTER 1 OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Psychology Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)


Prerequisite B grade or better is recommended in a Year 10 Science

The study of Psychology enables students to understand their own behaviours and the behaviours of others. It has direct relevance to their personal lives. Psychological knowledge can be applied to improve outcomes and the quality of experience in various areas of life, such as education, intimate relationships, child rearing, employment and leisure. Stage 1 Psychology builds on the scientific method by involving students in the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. By emphasising evidence-based procedures (i.e. observation, experimentation and experience) the subject allows students to develop useful skills in analytical and critical thinking and in making inferences. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication and Learning, Content


1

Introduction to Psychology and two of the following:

Social Behaviour

Brain and Behaviour

Human Psychological Development

Emotion

Cognition

Intelligence

A negotiated topic

2

Any three of the following (not covered in Semester 1):

Brain and Behaviour

Human Psychological Development

Emotion

Cognition

Intelligence

Social Behaviour

A negotiated topic




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SACE STAGE 2 RESEARCH PROJECT B

Subject Stage 2 Research Project B Credits 10

Learning Area Cross-Disciplinary

Prerequisites Nil

The Research Project is a compulsory subject of the SACE. Students choose a topic based on an area of interest, learn and apply research processes, knowledge and skills, record their research and evaluate what they have learnt. In this subject students will have opportunities to develop the capabilities:

literacy personal and social

ethical understanding numeracy

information and communication intercultural understanding

creative and critical thinking

Content

1. Developing the capabilities

2. Applying the research framework - initiating and planning the research - developing the research - producing and substantiating the research outcome - evaluating the research Assessment

School-based Assessment Weighting

Folio (proposal, research development, discussion) 30%

Research outcome 40%

External Assessment

Evaluation

summary (200 words)

written assessment (1500 words)

30%

This subject may contribute to the student’s ATAR.

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VISUAL ARTS - ART (FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Visual Arts - Art Credits 20 (full year)

Learning Area Arts

Prerequisites It is assumed that students have studied Year 10 Art

In Visual Arts students express their ideas through practical work using drawings, sketches, diagrams, models, prototypes, photographs and/or audio visual techniques leading to resolved art works. Students have the opportunity to develop ideas and skills in working with a variety of media. These may include drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture, film making, mixed media and digital imaging. Students research, understand and reflect upon art works in their cultural and historical contexts through analysis and investigation. They communicate knowledge and understanding of their own and other practitioners’ visual art work(s). Themes

Student negotiated Content The following three areas of study are covered:

Visual Thinking

Practical Resolution

Visual Arts in Context. Assessment Assessment at Stage 1 is school based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types.

Folio – 30%

Practical – 40%

Visual Study – 30% Students complete two major practical art works, each accompanied by a practitioner’s statement, with evidence of developmental work recorded in their folio. Students explore media, techniques and art processes in order to initiate and develop ideas leading to the resolution of an art work.

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WORKPLACE PRACTICES (SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR SUBJECT)

Subject Stage 1 Workplace Practices Credits 10 (semester) 20 (full year)


Semester 1 Industry and Work Knowledge and Vocational Learning

Semester 2 Industry and Work Knowledge and Vocational Learning

In Workplace Practices students develop knowledge, skills and understanding about the nature of the workplace. They learn about the changing nature of work, industrial relations, legislation, safe and sustainable workplace practices, local, national and global issues in an industry and workplace context. Students undertake learning in the workplace and develop and reflect on their capabilities, interests and aspirations. The focus capabilities for this subject are Personal Development, Work and Learning. Content


1

Industry and Work Knowledge folio topics Topic 1: Future trends in the World of Work Topic 2: Workers’ rights and responsibilities

5 day work placement

2

Industry and Work Knowledge folio topics Topic 3: The value of unpaid work to society Topic 4: Career planning

5 day work placement

Assessment Assessment at Stage 1 is based in school and vocational settings. As a 10-credit subject students will undertake learning through:

Study and assessment of folio topics 1 and 2 or 3 and 4

Vocational learning through a work placement

Workplace Reflection 1.

As a 20-credit subject students will undertake learning through:

Study and assessment of folio topics 1, 2, 3 and 4

Vocational learning through a work placement

Workplace Reflection 1

Workplace Reflection 2