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

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

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

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

Year 12 Subject Outlines:

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

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

Chemistry ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Chinese (Background Speakers) ................................................................................................................... 5

Chinese (Continuers) ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Design and Technology – Interactive Website Development ................................................ 7

Drama .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

English Communications ................................................................................................................................ 10

English Studies ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

English as a Second Language ...................................................................................................................... 14

French (Continuers) ........................................................................................................................................... 15

Geography .................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Legal Studies ........................................................................................................................................................... 17

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

Mathematical Methods .................................................................................................................................. 19

Mathematical Studies ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Specialist Mathematics ................................................................................................................................... 21

Modern History ..................................................................................................................................................... 22

Music ............................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Physical Education (Stage 2) ............................................................................................................ 26

Physics ......................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Psychology ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Society and Culture ............................................................................................................................................ 29

Visual Art Studies .................................................................................................................................................. 30

Workplace Practices ............................................................................................................................. 31

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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 and Research Practices are undertaken in Year 10 in preparation for the Stage 2 Research Project which is completed in Year 11. Each subject or course successfully completed earns ‘credits’ towards the SACE, with a minimum of 200 credits required. Students will receive a grade from 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 (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) 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 2. Teachers and assessors will use these standards to decide how well a student has demonstrated her learning.

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Stage 2 Subjects Biology Business and Enterprise Chemistry Chinese (Background Speakers) Chinese (Continuers) Design & Technology – Interactive Website Development Drama English Communications English Studies English as a Second Language French (Continuers) Geography Legal Studies Mathematical Applications Mathematical Methods Mathematical Studies Specialist Mathematics Modern History Music Physical Education (Stage 2) Physics Psychology Society and Culture 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, usually undertaken in Year 11, is a compulsory Stage 2 subject, worth 10 credits. Students need to 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.

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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).

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

Subject Stage 2 Biology Credits 20

Learning Area Sciences

Prerequisites Successful completion of two semesters of Stage 1 Science. B grade or higher is recommended. No previous study of Stage 1 Biology is required but would be an advantage, as would completion of at least one semester of Stage 1 Chemistry.

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 Stage 2 Biology is organised around the following four themes:

Macromolecules

Cells

Organisms

Ecosystems Each theme is divided into the following six threads:

Organisation

Selectivity

Energy Flow

Perpetuation

Evolution

Human Awareness Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

School-based Assessment Weighting

Investigations Folio 40%

Skills and Applications Tasks 30%

External Assessment

Examination 30%

Examination (3 hours) The examination consists of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions and extended response questions (two). Questions will cover all themes and threads and will include experimental skills. The examination will be marked by external assessors with reference to performance standards.

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BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE

Subject Stage 2 Business and Enterprise Credits 20

Learning Area Business, Enterprise and Technology

Prerequisites Nil

Business and Enterprise focuses on the successful management of business and enterprise issues in personal, business, and social contexts. Students learn about the interrelationship between business enterprise and technology and take a holistic approach to their impacts locally, nationally and globally. Students develop an understanding of how the use of technology has created new and rapidly changing opportunities in many aspects of work and social living. They are able to appreciate how businesses influence local, regional, national and global systems and institutions in the construction and operation of economic, social, technological and environmental frameworks.

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

Content

Core Topic The Business Environment:

Business in Australia

The Nature and Structure of Business

The Business Enterprise

Option Topics People, Business and Work:

The Nature of Work

Trends in the Australian Workplace

Business and Management

Human Resources

Business and Marketing:

The Nature and Role of Markets and Marketing

Elements of the Marketing Plan

Market Research

Developing Marketing Strategies

Ethical and Legal Aspects of Marketing

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Assessment

Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

School-based Assessment

Folio Business Success Report

Core Topic Test

HRM Interview & Reflection

Marketing Profile

30%

Practical Task One task of a practical nature e.g. design and deliver a marketing campaign incorporating social media and similar current trends

20%

Issues Study 1500 word report investigating a current issue in the work environment

Students identify, select, analyse and evaluate primary and secondary sources of information about the trend/issue and make recommendations based on their findings

20%

External Assessment

Report

Situation Analysis

Investigative Report based on a business of their choice

30%

Essential skills required to be successful in Year 12 Business Studies The following skills will be required to ensure students are able to demonstrate ability in the four capabilities of communication, citizenship, work and learning:

Being prepared to read and remain up to date with current business issues

Working in a timely manner as internal assessments count from Term 1 onwards

Writing in a clear and concise manner and keeping to the word limits

Being prepared to confidently conduct interviews with business owners, employees and other related

business authorities

Being assessed under test conditions in some assessment tasks

Being able to use technology confidently to produce professional looking business reports

Being able to critically evaluate the social, economic, ethical and environmental impacts of business

practices.

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CHEMISTRY

Subject Stage 2 Chemistry Credits 20


Prerequisites Successful completion of two semesters of Stage 1 Chemistry. B grade or higher is considered essential.

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 Stage 2 Chemistry is organised so that each intended student learning outcome is related to a key chemical idea or concept within five topics. Through the study of these key ideas and concepts students develop their chemistry investigation skills. Topics:

Topic 1: Elemental and Environmental Chemistry

Topic 2: Analytical Techniques

Topic 3: Using and Controlling Reactions

Topic 4: Organic and Biological Chemistry

Topic 5: Materials.

Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:




External Assessment

Examination 30%

Information on the External Assessment Examination (3 hours) Students are assessed on their knowledge and understanding of the key ideas and the intended student learning in the five topics and the investigation skills. Students are given a sheet containing a periodic table, standard SI prefixes and a table showing the relative activities of a number of metals.

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CHINESE (Background Speakers) (Taught at the School of Languages)

Subject Stage 2 Chinese (Background Speakers) Credits 20

Learning Area Languages

Prerequisite Stage 1 Chinese (Background Speakers)

Background Speakers Chinese is designed for 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.

Themes:

China and the World

Modernisation and Social Change

The Overseas Chinese-speaking Communities

Language in Use in Contemporary China

Assessment Assessment at Stage 2 Chinese at background speakers level consists of the following components, weighted as shown:


Folio 50%

In-depth Study 20%

External Assessment

Examination (oral and written) 30%

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CHINESE (Continuers)

Subject Stage 2 Chinese (Continuers) Credits 20


Prerequisite Stage 1 Chinese (Continuers) 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 2 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 2 Chinese continuers level consists of the following components, weighted as shown:


Folio 50%

In-depth Study 20%

External Assessment


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DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY – COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS – Interactive Website Development

Subject Stage 2 Design and Technology Credits 20


Prerequisites Year 10 and/or 11 Information Technology

Topics Web Development, App Development and Social Media Marketing

Optional Negotiated product

Learning Requirements This course can be completed with a student negotiated end product. For example, 3D product, programmed game, robotics. Students are expected to:

investigate and critically analyse the purpose, design concepts, processes and production techniques of existing products or systems

create, test, validate, modify, and communicate design ideas for an identified need, problem or challenge

investigate, analyse, and use the differing characteristics and properties of materials, components, processes, and equipment to create products or systems safely

use the design process to select materials, components, processes, techniques, and equipment, to develop and implement solutions and ideas for products or systems

apply appropriate knowledge and understanding of skills, processes, procedures, and techniques to a range of technological activities

evaluate product or system development and outcome and reflect on technological ideas and procedures used, with reference to the design brief

analyse the impact of technological practices, products, or systems on individuals, society and/or the environment.

Content

Students develop an interactive website and App, including dynamic HTML elements. Skill application includes the use of website design principles (contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity, eye flow), marketing principles and social media trends to develop online products. Students use Adobe Design software for the creation of their website and media and Xcode for development of their mobile Apps. Students investigate and compare web and social media applications and the impact of technology on web design. Student learning and assessment can include the use of:

Adobe Dreamweaver Web Development

Adobe Photoshop Digital Imaging

Web Interactivity using JavaScript/DHTML

Xcode App Development

Go Daddy Website Hosting

Third party plugins for dynamic elements.

Students can negotiate the use of other applications. The focus capabilities for this subject are Personal Development, Work and Learning.

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Assessment

Evidence of learning consists of the following components.

School-based Assessment 70% Type 1: Skills and Applications Tasks (student choice) - Materials Applications (1) (Structural Website Template Design) - Specialised Skills (2) (Website Enhancement/Mobile App) Type 2: Product (student choice) - Minor product (DHTML Plugin) - Major product (Website)

20%

50%

External Assessment Type 3: Folio - Part 1: Major product design documentation and analysis - Part 2: Major product evaluation - 2000 words or 12 min recorded - Technology Impact investigation (1) (max 800 words/5 min recorded)

30%

The school-based assessment and external assessment are combined for a final result, which is reported as a grade between A+ to E-

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DRAMA

Subject Stage 2 Drama Credits 20

Learning Area Arts

Prerequisites

Students who have studied Drama at Years 8, 9, 10 and SACE Stage 1 level and/or who have experience in the performing arts, either onstage or offstage, will be advantaged. However the SACE Board of SA demands no prerequisites for these courses.

The course aims for Drama, as determined by the SACE Board of SA, are

to develop the range of skills and knowledge that are needed to understand, interpret and present dramatic works

to work onstage or offstage in a Group Performance

to discuss and reflect on the process of developing this performance

to visit live performance and critically discuss and appraise it

to develop an understanding of the central role that Drama can play in the development and transmission of any culture and/or set of beliefs

to undertake individual research and show creativity in its presentation. Content Stage 2 Drama requires a student to complete four areas of study:

Group Performance

Written Folio – Review and Reflection

Individual Interpretative Study

Group Devised Presentation Approach Methods of learning vary according to the interests and tasks of the group but will include:

group discussion

individual research

writing essays, reviews and reports

rehearsal and production

attendance at relevant conferences, workshops and lectures

attendance at live theatre and/or films. Assessment

School-based Assessment - moderated Weighting

Group Devised Presentation – as part of a small group, each student will be part of a creative interpretation of the work of a dramatic innovator or play script. The result will be presented to an audience.

20%

Written Folio – each student must present 2 reviews (1000 words each) and a Report on the Group Performance (2000 words)

30%

Interpretive Study – each student will explore in depth a specific play script or dramatic innovator. A student may take the role of actor, director or designer and respond in an appropriate way (e.g. essay, film, multi-media presentation).

20%

External Assessment - examination

Group Performance - Each student must present an onstage role (acting) or an offstage role (design, technical, stage management) in a public performance

30%

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ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS

Subject Stage 2 English Communications Credits 20

Learning Area English

Prerequisite Stage 1 English

English Communications focuses on the development of English skills and in particular the communication process. Students learn to recognise the conventions of different text types and contexts. They consider the role of language in communications between individuals, groups and organisations. By reading, writing, viewing, listening and speaking, and through the use of information and communication technologies, students develop literacy skills in a broad range of contexts. Students who gain a C grade or better in this subject can count the credits towards the literacy requirement of the SACE. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning. Content

Students undertake tasks within the following:

Text Study

Text Production Study

Communication Study (consists of two parts)

1. Analysis and comparison of one of the following categories of communication:

Mass-media Communication

Personal Communication

Business Communication

Computer-mediated Communication

Advertising

2. Completion of a practical application involving the development of a product, reflection on the process of development, and the findings reached by the student. Students select one of the following applications: Film-making Interacting Investigating Language Multimedia web authoring Oral language Workplace writing Writing for publication.

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English Communications cont’d Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:


Text Analysis 20%

Text Production 20%

Communication Study 30%

External Assessment

Folio 30%

Information on the external assessment Folio Students complete a Folio containing work from both:

Part 1: Response to an example of communication

Part 2: Text production with writer’s statement. Part 1: Response to an example of communication Students write a commentary on an example of communication. This could be a short story, novel, poem or film, or a text used to communicate an idea or information such as a transcript of a speech or a letter.

Part 2: Text production with writer’s statement Students compose a piece of written text and a writer’s statement that outlines their intentions and reflection of the process used to produce it.

The text production piece can be creative (e.g. a narrative or expository piece) or functional (e.g. writing for a technical journal).

The total length of the writing in the Folio is up to a maximum of 2000 words.

The folio 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 folio with reference to the performance standards.

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ENGLISH STUDIES

Subject Stage 2 English Studies Credits 20


Prerequisite A grade average in Stage 1 English

English focuses on the development of English skills, strategies, knowledge and understandings, for a variety of purposes. In English Studies students read a range of extended texts and a number of shorter texts. They read texts analytically from a range of contexts, including those from the past, contemporary texts and those from everyday experience. Students focus on the skills and strategies of critical thinking needed to interpret texts. Through a shared and individual study of texts, they have opportunities to exchange and develop ideas, find evidence to support a personal view and learn to construct logical and convincing arguments. Students who gain a C grade or better in this subject can count the credits towards the literacy requirement of the SACE. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning.

Content

Students undertake tasks within the following: Text Study

Text Production Study Text Study The text study comprises four shared studies and an individual study.

Shared Studies consist of a:

study of two single texts

study of paired texts

study of poetry

critical reading study of short texts. Among the texts chosen for the four shared studies there must be:

one film text

at least one extended prose text

at least one written drama text

at least 1000 lines of poetry

a range of short texts for the critical reading study. Individual Study (consists of two parts)

critical essay

collection of supporting material The individual study provides scope for the development of student interest outside the texts studied as a class. It is undertaken independently.

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English Studies cont’d Text Production Study Students compose texts, both written and oral covering a range of text types They should be given the opportunity to explore a range of forms (e.g. narrative, persuasive, expository and descriptive) to enable them to model their own text production. Assessment



Shared Studies 30%

Individual Study 20%

Text Production 20%

External Assessment

Examination 30%

Information on the External Assessment Examination (3 hours) The examination is divided into three sections. Students must choose one question from each section.

Section A contains questions on the study of two single texts or the study of paired texts or the study of poetry.

Section B contains a range of questions that focus on texts not included in Section A.

Section C contains questions based on the critical reading of one or more unseen short texts. The examination will be marked by external assessors with reference to the performance standards.

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Subject Stage 2 English as a Second Language Credits 20


Prerequisite English as a Second Language Stage 1

Students’ eligibility to study this subject must be confirmed by the SACE Board. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning. Content In Stage 2 English as a Second Language, students increase their confidence and competence as users of English, developing skills as critical readers, viewers, listeners, speakers and writers. They learn to use language that is appropriate for cultural and situational contexts, controlling the structures and features of English. Students also develop an understanding of a variety of texts. Students should provide evidence of their learning through seven assessments, including the external assessment component. Students undertake:

two assessments for the communication study two assessments for text production two assessments for language application one investigation.

Assessment Students demonstrate tasks within the following areas of study:


Assessment Type 1: Communication Study 20%

Assessment Type 2: Text Production 30%

Assessment Type 3: Language Application 20%

External Assessment

Assessment Type 4: Investigation 30%

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FRENCH (Continuers)

Subject Stage 2 French (Continuers) Credits 20


Prerequisite Stage 1 French or equivalent

The course aims to develop students’:

ability to use French to communicate with others

understanding and appreciation of the cultural contexts in which French is used

ability to reflect on their own culture through the study of other cultures

ability to make connections between French and English and/or other languages

cognitive, learning and social skills

potential to apply French to work, further study, training and leisure. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication and Citizenship. Content Stage 2 French at continuers level consists of three themes and a number of prescribed topics and suggested subtopics, Themes:

The Individual

The French-speaking Communities

The Changing World A communicative approach is used, encouraging students to use the language in everyday situations and developing the skills necessary to:

exchange information, opinions and experiences in the French language

express ideas through the production of original texts in French

analyse, process and respond to texts in French

understand aspects of the language and culture of French-speaking communities. Assessment


Folio 50%

In-depth Study 20%

External Assessment


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GEOGRAPHY

Subject Geography Credits 20

Learning Area Humanities and Social Sciences

Prerequisite 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. Content

Semester Core Topics

1 Population

Resources: Water used as a case study

2 Development

Students must study issues related to two option topics through their inquiry and fieldwork

Assessment


Fieldwork 25%

Inquiry 20%

Folio 25%

External Assessment

Examination 30%

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LEGAL STUDIES

Subject Legal Studies Credits 20


Prerequisites Nil

Legal Studies explores Australia’s heritage and the dynamic nature of the Australian legal system within a global context. Students are provided with an understanding of the structures of the Australian legal system and how that system responds and contributes to social change while acknowledging tradition. The study of Legal Studies provides insight into law-making and the processes of dispute resolution and the administration of justice. Students investigate legal perspectives on contemporary issues in society. They reflect on and make informed judgments about strengths and weaknesses of the Australian legal system. Students consider how and to what degree, these weaknesses may be remedied. The focus capabilities for this subject are Citizenship, Personal Development and Learning. Content Students explore the Australian legal system from the local level to its global connections. They examine the key concepts of parliamentary democracy, constitutional government and participation. Students study the following four topics:

Topic 1: The Australian Legal System

Topic 2: Constitutional Government

Topic 3: Law-making

Topic 4: Justice Systems



Folio 50%

Inquiry 20%

External Assessment

Examination 30%

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MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS

Subject Stage 2 Mathematical Applications Credits 20

Learning Area Mathematics

Prerequisites A consistent high C grade or above in assessments and examinations in Year 11 Mathematics.

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. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning. Content Students study four of the topics listed below (two topics in each semester) Topic 1: Applied Geometry Topic 2: Investment and Loans Topic 3: Mathematics and Small Business Topic 4: Matrices Topic 5: Optimisation Topic 6: Share Investments Topic 7: Statistics and Working with Data. Assessment




Folio 40%

External Assessment

Examination 30%

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MATHEMATICAL METHODS

Subject Stage 2 Mathematical Methods Credits 20


Prerequisites A consistent A, B or high C grade in Year 11 Specialist Mathematics or Mathematical Studies

Mathematical Methods examines what has happened and what is happening in the world by looking at mathematics as a creative human response to the external environment through the study of contemporary situations and case studies. Through the study of Mathematical Methods students participate in a wide variety of problem-solving activities, they express and interpret mathematical ideas and use appropriate instruments, technology, and networks to access information, process ideas and communicate results. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning. Content Stage 2 Mathematical Methods consists of the following four topics:

Topic 1: Working with Statistics

Topic 2: Algebraic Models from Data — Working from Observation

Topic 3: Calculus — Describing Change

Topic 4: Linear Models — Managing Resources. Each topic consists of a number of subtopics, which are presented as key questions and ideas. Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:



Folio 25%

External Assessment

Examination 30%

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MATHEMATICAL STUDIES

Subject Stage 2 Mathematical Studies Credits 20


Prerequisites A consistent A or high B grade in Year 11 Specialist Mathematics or Mathematical Studies in assessments and examinations.

Mathematical Studies allows students to explore, describe and explain aspects of the world around them in a mathematical way. It focuses on the development of mathematical skills and techniques to facilitate this exploration. It places Mathematics in relevant contexts and deals with relevant phenomena from the students’ common experiences as well as from scientific, professional and social contexts.

The coherence of the subject comes from its focus on the use of mathematics to model practical situations, and on its usefulness in such situations. Modeling, which links the three mathematical areas to be studied, is made more practicable by the use of electronic technology. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development, Work and Learning. Content Stage 2 Mathematical Studies consists of the following three topics:

Topic 1: Working with Statistics

Topic 2: Working with Functions and Graphs Using Calculus

Topic 3: Working with Linear Equations and Matrices. Each topic consists of a number of subtopics, which are presented as key questions and ideas. Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:



Folio 25%

External Assessment

Examination 30%

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SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS

Subject Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics Credits 20


Prerequisites A consistent A or very high B grade in Year 11 Specialist Mathematics in assessments and examinations.

Specialist Mathematics is designed to be taken in conjunction with Stage 2 Mathematical Studies. Specialist Mathematics enables students to experience and understand Mathematics as a growing body of knowledge for creative use in application to an external environment — a view of Mathematics that students are likely to find relevant to their world. This subject deals with phenomena from the students’ common experiences, as well as from scientific, professional and social contexts. Students can gain from Specialist Mathematics the insight, understanding, knowledge and skills to follow pathways that will lead them to become designers and makers of technology. The subject provides 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. Content Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics is a 20-credit subject that consists of the following five topics:

Topic 1: Trigonometric Preliminaries

Topic 2: Polynomials and Complex Numbers

Topic 3: Vectors and Geometry

Topic 4: Calculus

Topic 5: Differential Equations. Each topic consists of a number of subtopics which are presented as key questions and ideas.




Folio 25%

External Assessment

Examination 30%

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MODERN HISTORY

Subject Stage 2 History Credits 20


Prerequisites Nil

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 it 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. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development and Learning. Content Topic 3:

Revolution – origins and outcomes of the Russian revolution of February, 1917 Topic 9 – An Age of Catastrophes:

The Great Depression

Dictatorship and the Second World War

The Great The Great Depression in the USA

The rise of Hitler and the nature of Hitler’s dictatorship

The nature of the Second World War in Europe. Assessment Assessment at Stage 2 is school based and externally based. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:


Folio 50%

Essay 20%

External Assessment

Examination 30%

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MUSIC

Stage 2 Subjects

Ensemble Performance

Credits 10

Musicianship

Music Individual Study

Performance Special Study

Solo Performance

Learning Area Arts

Prerequisite For any SACE Stage 2 subject interview/negotiation with the Head of Music is required before enrolling in the course

Stage 2 Music subjects may be undertaken as one or more 10 credit subjects. Some of these Stage 2 subjects may be taken offline, but Musicianship cannot. Through the study of Music, students have the opportunity to engage in musical activities such as performing, composing, arranging and researching. 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. ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE

This 10 credit subject develops students’ skills on a chosen instrument or their voice and the application of these skills and other musical knowledge in an ensemble. In general, students participate in one of the following throughout the subject:

A small ensemble of two or more performers

An orchestra

A band

A choir, vocal ensemble, or with a solo performer (as an accompanist)

A performing arts production (as a singer or an instrumentalist). Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:


First Performance 30%

Second Performance 40%

External Assessment

Final Performance 30%

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Music cont’d MUSICIANSHIP (online subject)

Prerequisite: A standard of Grade 4 AMEB theory. This course may be undertaken following consultation with the Head of Music. Stage 2 Musicianship is designed to be undertaken as a 10 credit subject. The following three areas of study must be covered:

Theory, Aural Recognition and Musical Techniques

Harmony

Arrangement.



Skills Development 30%

Arrangement 40%

External Assessment

Examination 30%

MUSIC INDIVIDUAL STUDY

This 10 credit subject allows students to undertake an individually negotiated topic in an area of interest that is not covered in any other Stage 2 Music subject. Students pursue an area of interest that is directly applicable to their intended vocation, career, further study or recreation. The ability to work independently is essential. Students negotiate and plan with their teacher a topic they have chosen for their individual study. A proposal that includes a brief outline of the scope of the topic and the proposed format of the final product must be submitted to the SACE Board for approval. Suggested topics include:

Tutoring

Community

Musical Instrument

Music and Cultures

Music Industry

Assessment


Folio 30%

Product 40%

External Assessment

Report 30%

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Music cont’d PERFORMANCE SPECIAL STUDY

This 10 credit subject gives instrumentalists and vocalists the opportunity to address the technical and musical demands of performing an approved work in public. Students may perform as a soloist or as a member of a chamber ensemble (one performer per part). Students who study Performance Special Study and/or Solo Performance and/or Ensemble Performance may perform on the same instrument in all subjects. The subject consists of two areas of study:

Part 1: Performance of an Approved Work

Part 2: Commentary. Assessment




Commentary 20%

External Assessment


SOLO PERFORMANCE

This 10 credit subject develops students’ skills on a chosen instrument or the voice and the application of these skills, musical understanding and aesthetic awareness in a solo performance. Students who study Ensemble Performance and/or Performance Special Study and/or Solo Performance may perform on the same instrument in all subjects. Each student must perform as an instrumental or vocal soloist or as a vocalist and instrumentalist. The performance of a vocalist who accompanies himself or herself may include solo parts from each. Students may also perform with recognised doublings, such as piccolo and flute, tenor saxophone and alto saxophone, flute and saxophone, electric guitar and acoustic guitar. Students prepare and present public performances. Assessment




External Assessment


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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (FULL YEAR)

Subject Stage 2 Physical Education Credits 20

Learning Area Health and Physical Education

In Stage 2 Physical Education students gain an understanding of human functioning and physical activity and an awareness of the community structures and practices that influence participation in physical activity. They explore their own physical capacities and analyse performance, health and life style issues. Students develop skills in communication, investigation and the ability to apply knowledge to practical situations. Students who choose Year 12 Physical Education generally have a strong interest in areas of exercise physiology, health science, sports nutrition, physiotherapy, chiropractic, occupational therapy, sports science, coaching or teaching. Content

Core Topics

Practical (three of the following)

Touch Football

Netball

European Handball

Self Defence

Korfball

Badminton

Kayaking

Aquatics

Folio/Theory Exercise physiology and physical activity

The acquisition of skills and the biomechanics of movement

Issues analysis

Exam 2 hour exam set by the SACE Board of South Australia

Assessment



Practical 50%

Folio 20%

External Assessment

Examination 30%

The Physical Education subject outline includes performance standards which describe levels of achievement that are reported with the grades A+ to E- at the student’s completion of the subject.

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PHYSICS

Subject Stage 2 Physics Credits 20


Prerequisites Successful completion of two semesters of Stage 1 Physics at B grade or higher is considered essential.

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, electricity and magnetism, light and matter and atoms and nuclei. 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 new knowledge through their own investigations

The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication and Learning.

Content Stage 2 Physics is organised into four sections. Each section is divided into four topics. Each topic includes an application.

Section Motion in Two Dimensions

Electricity and Magnetism

Light and Matter Atoms and Nuclei

Topics Projectile Motion

Uniform Circular Motion

Gravitation and Satellites

Momentum in Two Dimensions

Electric Fields

The Motion of Charged Particles in Electric Fields

Magnetic Fields

The Motion of Charged Particles in Magnetic Fields

Electromagnetic Waves

The Interference of Light

Photons

Wave Behaviour of Particles

The Structure of the Atom

The Structure of the Nucleus

Radioactivity

Nuclear Fission and Fusion





External Assessment

Examination 30%

Examination (3 hours) Students undertake a 3-hour written examination consisting of questions of different types, such as short-answer, paragraph answer, mathematical calculations, data and practical skills, extended response and graphical interpretation. Questions will cover all topics, including the applications and experimental skills and some may require students to integrate their knowledge from a number of topics. An equation sheet will be included in the examination question booklet. The examination will be marked by external assessors with reference to performance standards.

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PSYCHOLOGY

Subject Stage 2 Psychology Credits 20


Prerequisites Successful completion of two semesters of Stage 1 Scienceat B grade or higher is recommended. No previous study of Stage 1 Psychology is required but would be an advantage.

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 2 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 For this 20-credit subject all topics must be studied. Topics

Introduction to Psychology (compulsory)

Social Cognition

Learning

Personality

Psychobiology of Altered States of Awareness

Healthy Minds Assessment Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:




External Assessment

Examination 30%

Examination (2 hours) For the 20-credit subject students undertake a 2-hour external examination. The examination consists of short-answer and extended-response questions. The examination will be marked by external assessors with reference to performance standards.

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SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Subject Stage 2 Society and Culture Credits 20


Prerequisites Nil

In Society and Culture students explore and analyse the interactions of people, societies and cultures. They learn how social, political, historical, environmental, economic and cultural factors affect different societies and how people function and communicate in and across cultural groups. Through their study of Society and Culture, students develop the ability to influence their own futures by developing skills, values and understandings that enable effective participation in contemporary society. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication, Citizenship, Personal Development and Learning. Content

The Material World: students will explore the idea of materialism, the impact of material possessions on themselves and society and the change in cultural artefacts over time.

Social Ethics: students will be introduced to and explore the ethics of issues such as asylum seekers in our community, the concept of charity and how it has changed and making socially ethical choices.

A Question of Rights: students will explore the idea of human rights from a global perspective including Australia’s role in this area. They will look at human rights violations and activists and advocates for human rights.



Folio 50%

Interaction 20%

External Assessment

Investigation 30%

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VISUAL ARTS - ART

Subject Stage 2 Visual Arts - Art Credits 20

Learning Area Arts

Prerequisites Stage 1 Visual Arts - Art

In Visual Arts students express ideas through practical work using drawings, sketches, diagrams, models, prototypes, photographs and/or audio visual techniques leading to resolved pieces. Students have opportunities to research, understand and reflect upon visual art works in their cultural and historical contexts. The broad area of Art includes both artistic and crafting methods and outcomes, including the development of ideas, research, analysis and experimentation with media and techniques. The focus capabilities for this subject are Communication and Personal Development. Content

The following three areas of study are covered:

Visual Thinking

Practical Resolution

Visual Arts in Context. Assessment



Folio 30%

Practical 40%

External Assessment

Visual Study 30%

School-based Assessment Students complete two major practical art works, each accompanied by a practitioner’s statement, with visual learning and developmental work documented in their folio. Students start with research and exploration of media, techniques and art processes in order to initiate ideas and to conceive and develop direction toward resolved art works. Through the process students develop knowledge and understanding of their own work. External Assessment Students produce one Visual Study for external assessment. This is an exploration of one or more Art styles, ideas, materials and media, techniques or technologies. Students base this exploration and experimentation on the critical analysis of the work of other practitioners through individual research and the development of visual thinking and/or technical skills. Evidence of this work will take the form of a maximum of 20 A3 pages or equivalent as well as an integrated maximum of 2000 words of relevant written text of an analytical nature.

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WORKPLACE PRACTICES

Subject Stage 2 Workplace Practices Credits 20


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

Semester Core Topics

1

Industry and Work Knowledge folio topics Topic 1: The Changing Nature of Work Topic 2: Industrial Relations Topic 3: Finding Employment Vocational learning (60 hours of work placement)

2 Issues Investigation Reflections 1 and 2

Assessment Assessment at Stage 2 is based in school and vocational settings. Students undertake learning through:

Study and assessment of folio topics 1, 2 and 3

Vocational learning through a 20 day work placement and can also undertake VET study

Practical or Issues investigation

Workplace Reflection 1

Workplace Reflection 2

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