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Northern Beaches Secondary College
Balgowlah Boys Campus
Year 10 2016
Yearly Examination Study Guide
CONTENTS
Core Subjects
English ......................................................................................................... 5
Maths 5.1 ..................................................................................................... 6
Maths 5.2 ..................................................................................................... 7
Maths 5.3 ..................................................................................................... 8
History.......................................................................................................... 9
Science ....................................................................................................... 10
Geography .................................................................................................. 11
PDHPE ........................................................................................................ 12
Elective Subjects
Commerce .................................................................................................. 14
History........................................................................................................ 15
10 HG5 – Geography .................................................................................. 16
Visual Arts .................................................................................................. 17
Music .......................................................................................................... 18
Japanese .................................................................................................... 19
French ........................................................................................................ 20
Information and Software Technology ...................................................... 21
Industrial Technology Timber .................................................................... 22
Food Technology ........................................................................................ 23
Design & Technology .................................................................................. 24
PASS ........................................................................................................... 25
Multimedia ................................................................................................. 26
5
English
Examination
Length
Two periods
Examination Format
Reading and responding : Macbeth short answer Formal Essay based on a study of texts in Term 4 - Dawe
Topic Knowledge Skills
Short Answer Macbeth
Higher order thinking(abstract)
Comprehending visual and literacy texts
Makes connections between texts and cultural and social world.
Students respond to a series of short extracts
on their Term 3 text. Questions, challenges
and evaluates cultural assumptions in texts and their effects on
meaning
Essay Writing: Dawe and
Consumerism
Write a formal essay- conventions of text type
Language features appropriate to context
Understanding of the way
texts reflect important & universal ideas.
Express themselves and their viewpoint.
Structures texts according to appropriate
purpose, audience and context
Transfers understanding
of language concepts into new and different
contexts.
6
Maths 5.1
Examination Length
Two Periods
Examination Format
1.5 hour calculator
Strand Topic Sub-topics
Number & Algebra
Indices Fractions, Decimals,
Percentages Probability Consumer arithmetic
Rates & Ratio Basic Algebra
Equations Co-ordinate geometry
Applying index laws Operations, rounding
Earnings, overtime Taxation Simplifying expressions
Algebraic fractions Solving equations
Index Laws Linear graphs Basic inequalities
Measurement & Geometry
Area & perimeter Circles
Trigonometry Surface area & volume
Congruency & similarity Angles
Calculations & applications Pythagoras’ Theorem
Composite shapes Trig Ratios
Elevation & depressions Finding angles, giving reasons
Applying congruency tests Scale factors Transformations
Data & Probability
Quartiles Grouped/ungrouped data Drawing & interpreting graphs
Box and Whisker plots Summary statistics
7
Maths 5.2
Examination Length
Two Periods
Examination Format
1.5 hour calculator
Strand Topic Sub-topics
Number & Algebra
Basic number Ratio & rates
Probability Consumer Arithmetic
Basic Algebra Index laws Co-ordinate geometry
Non-linear graphs
Basic, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages
Scientific Notation & significant figures
Earnings, interest, depreciation Applying index laws Equations/inequalities
Simplifying expressions Algebraic fractions
Graphing Simple quadratics Simultaneous equations
Variation
Measurement & Geometry
Area & Volume Semi-circles Congruency & similarity
Cylinders Trigonometry
Calculations & applications Volume & surface area applications Sectors
Trigonometric applications Pythagoras’ Thm
Polygons Finding angles with reasons Applying congruency & similarity
tests Scale factors
Data &
Probability
Analysing data
Frequency distribution tables Grouped data
Drawing and interpreting graphs
Collecting & representing data Multi staged events
8
Maths 5.3
Examination
Length
Two Periods
Examination
Format
1.5 hour calculator
Strand Topic Sub-topics
Number &
Algebra
Consumer Arithmetic
Basic number Surds
Cooridinate Geometry Graphs Logarithms
Products & factors
Simple & Compound Interest
Leave loading Taxation/deductions
Venn diagrams Replacement Compound events
Replacement Midpoint, gradient, distance,
intercepts Parallel, perpendicular lines Equation of lines
Graphing & sketching Quadratic equations, simultaneous
equations Distance and time graphs Logarithms Laws
Measurement &
Geometry
Volume & surface area
Trigonometry Deductive Geometry & Proofs
Calculations & applications using
Formulae Similarity of area & volume Trig ratios, Bearings, Sine & cosine
rules Triangle & quadrilateral properties
Congruency test, Similarity Problem solving Terminology
Angle properties
Data & Probability
Quartiles & Standard Deviation Scatter plots
Distributions Standard deviation Box and Whisker Plots
Comparing spreads Venn diagrams, Compound events
Line of Best Fit
9
History
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Multiple Choice
Source Analysis Extended Response
Topic Knowledge Skills
Migration Experiences
The waves of post-World War II migration to Australia
The White Australia Policy Changing pattern of migration to
Australia over time Experiences faced by one migrant
group arriving to Australia in the
1950s and 60s
Identify and explain experiences and
events during historical periods
Analysis,
interpretation and
evaluation of historical sources
Construct cohesive
and analytical written
responses
Evaluation/Assessment of historical events
Extended Response
Question:
Do wealthier nations around the world have the obligation to take in more
refugees?
10
Science
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Length One Period
In 2016, Year 10 students have studied each of the four branches of science listed
below; rotating to new specialist teachers ever eight weeks. For the final examination students will complete one of the following examinations based upon their position in the rotation system.
Physics
Format Multiple choice
Short answer questions and calculations
How to study Complete revision sheet
Review notes
Chemistry Format
Multiple choice
Short answer questions
How to study
Complete Quizlet activities on-line.
Review on-line: Balgowlah boys Science website / blendspace
Complete revision sheets
Biology Format
Complete vocabulary list
Multiple choice
Short answer and extended response questions
How to study
Complete revision sheet
Review investigations
Review on-line: Balgowlah boys Science website
Earth and Space Format
Multiple choice
Short answer questions
How to study Revise Big bang theory, parsecs, star magnitude, Cepheid variables, carbon cycle,
greenhouse gases and ozone depletion
11
Geography
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Multiple Choice Short Answers
Extended response
Topic Knowledge Format
Trade, Aid,
Defence: Global Regional Links
(Short answer/Extended
response)
Regional and Global links
Geographical issues
Multiple Choice
questions cover both
topic content areas
Short answer questions
relating to Australia’s
relation to its near
neighbours and
territorial boundaries
Extended response
questions relating to
the significance of
Australia’s regional links
Geographical Skills
(Multiple Choice)
Latitude/Longitude
Distance
Direction
Thematic map interpretation
Graph interpretation
Photograph identification
Scale
Synoptic chart analysis
12
PDHPE
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
15 Multiple Choice, 5 True / False
9 Short questions 1 extended
Topic Knowledge Skills
Health issues
Affecting young
People Sexuality
Understanding sexual
terms
What forms our sexuality Sexual behaviour
Homophobia
Reading and responding to
newspaper articles. Extended response
Health issues Affecting
young People
Safe partying
Drug use
Harm minimisation
Binge drinking
Cannabis
Ecstasy/Amphetamines
Development of spelling, grammar punctuation.
13
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
14
Commerce
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Multiple Choice
Short answer responses
Extended response
Topic Knowledge Skills
Employment
Issues
Glossary Terms
Explain the range of
employment options
available for young people
Assess the factors that
contribute to changing
work patterns
Explain and compare a
range of methods to
resolve workplace disputes
Use knowledge to answer
matching definitions, short response an extended response
Running a small
business
Assess the required skills
and characteristics needed
for success as a business
owner
Explain the main steps in
establishing a new or
purchasing an existing
business
Evaluate strategies to
minimise risk to avoid
insolvency and bankruptcy
15
History
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Multiple Choice
Source Analysis
Extended response
Topic Knowledge Skills
Topic 2: Ancient,
Medieval and Early Modern Societies: The
Vikings
Viking religious and
burial practices in the
Viking Age
Interpretations of the
Vikings
Trading and Warfare in
the Viking Age
Legacy of the Vikings
Explains different
contexts, perspectives
and interpretations
about the past
Analysis, interpretation
and evaluation of
historical sources
Construct cohesive and
analytical written
responses
Evaluation and
assessment of historical
events
Topic 3:
World myths and legends
Ancient Greek
mythology
Chinese Mythology
16
10 HG5 – Geography
Examination Length
Two Periods
Examination Format
1. Multiple Choice
2. Short responses, source based questions
3. Extended response, source based question
4. Extra bonus mark section with short answer questions
Topic Knowledge Skills
Australian Geographical
Issues – Coastal Management
Coastal management solutions
What are stakeholders? Stakeholder views Solutions employed in
students project and justification for that solution
Evaluates strategies to
manage coastal
environments
Effectively interprets
and uses geographical
sources and tools
Effectively
communicates using
geographic writing
conventions
Analyse the impacts of
Urban Development
Urban Growth and Decline
What is Urban growth and
decline?
How Urban developments
impact a range of
communities
Regional and Global Links
Identify regional and Global
links within Australia
Analysis of one regional
agreement
Analysis of a scenario in our
region
17
Visual Arts
Examination Length One Period
Examination
Format Questions 1-4 are all extended answer responses ranging from ½ page
to 1 page.
Topic Knowledge Skills Marks
The structural
frame and Street Art
You will need to write about and analyse a work by a street
artist from the point of view of the Postmodern Frame. You will need to be able to identify
some of the ways the artist uses the Postmodern frame in
her works.
Knowledge, observation, explanation,
interpretation and application of art content
5 (½ page
response)
The cultural
frame – Cycladic
sculpture
You will be provided with an
image of an ancient Cycladic sculpture and you will need to
a) describe how the human form is represented (4 marks) and b) discuss the function or
importance of the marble figure (4 marks).
Knowledge, observation,
description, interpretation and
application of art content.
8
(¾ page response)
Artist’s practice –
Henry Moore
You will need to explain the practice of sculptor Henry
Moore, directly referring to the images and text provided as
evidence to form your response.
Knowledge, observation, explanation, analysis
and application of art content.
12 (one page
response)
The Conceptual Framework –
Artist- artwork-
audience
You will need to write a rationale outlining your ideas and intentions behind your
mural design. You will provide an artwork title, a description of
the work, including where it is to be located in the school, a description of the materials,
techniques and procedures used, and an explanation of
how the audience will view your work, as well as how your
design will contribute positively to the school.
Knowledge, observation, analysis and application of art content.
5 (½ page response)
18
Music
Examination Length One Period
Examination
Format Examination Timetabled for the Library Written Examination based on audio stimuli
5 minute Reading time at the start Three Questions
Topic Knowledge Skills
Concepts of Music
Music Vocabulary / Compositional Devices
Pitch
Duration
Texture
Structure
Dynamics and
Expressive Techniques
Conceptual Links:
Unity, Contrast, Variety, Balance
Analysis through the ALARM Model:
Name and Define: The
different musical
elements/events (from the
Concepts of Music) according to
structure of the piece
Describe: For each musical
element describe the
Features/Characteristics/Roles
(performing media) of EACH
musical element (event),
including examples from the
piece
Explain Significance: Explain
the purpose/function of EACH
Feature/Characteristic/Role.
What is being achieved; cause
and effect (use eg’s).
→Conceptual Links
Analyse: Explain How/Why
EACH
Feature/Characteristic/Role
achieves its purpose. Relate the
response to the question.
Explain how/why the
element/event creates
sustained
interest/unity/contrast/variety/
balance (This is the “so
what/why?”).
19
Japanese
Examination Length
One Period
Examination
Format
Reading Comprehension answers in English
Short answer questions in Japanese and English Writing Task in Japanese Listening exam on these topics will be completed in class
during the assessment week
Topic Knowledge Skills
Clothing and
Physical Description
Identify and talk about
hobbies. Write how often people do various activities. Talk about
activities you did not do. Talk about where you do
various activities. Write about how teenagers in Japan spend their time.
Reading and Writing
Home Life Describe the location of
objects and people in different rooms of the home, use the te imasu
form to describe what people are doing there,
using dekimasu to say what you can do.
Reading and Writing
Writing Recognise and write
using Hirgana, Katakana and the Kanji in Units studied so far.
Reading and Writing
Culture Seijin shiki, coming of
age day, issues surrounding the home
such as superstitions, etiquette rules and Japanese home life.
Writing in English
20
French
Examination
Length
One and half periods
Examination
Format
Combination of:
Direct response Cloze passage
Reading recognition Writing
Topic Knowledge Skills
French
Grammar
Present tense verb + infinitive
Reflexive verbs
Irregular verbs
ER/IR/RE verb conjugation
Passé Composé
Future Simple
Future Proche
Prepositions
Future indicators
il faut + infinitive
verb + que expressions
direct object pronouns/indirect object pronouns
Adverbs
Reading and
Writing
Holidays Talk about holiday plans, talk about weather, express
physical feelings, a range of expressions in relation to holidays, talk about future events and projects,
express certainty, probability and possibility of actions
Reading and
Writing
Celebrations Expressing near future intentions, planning activities,
expressions of opinion
Reading and
Writing
Leisure Talking about yourself, your work, and leisure
Discuss leisure activities Likes and dislikes/frequency
Talking about daily routines Saying when you do or don’t do things
Reading and
Writing
Work Talking about work (present/past) Saying when you did something
Reading and Writing
Food Talking about shopping, groceries. Discussions in relation to food. French food culture.
Reading and Writing
Speaking and Listening tests will be conducted in class time during the examination period. Speaking and listening will be based on the same topics as listed above.
Units assessed during half yearly, although not being directly assessed are classified
as pre-requisite knowledge.
All previous content covered in stage 5 French is classified as pre-requisite knowledge
21
Information and Software Technology
Examination Length
One lesson
Examination Format
Multiple Choice Questions, Short response question, Problem solving questions.
Topic Knowledge Skills
There may be concepts from all elements learned in
IST over years 9 and 10. The main areas are listed below.
Digital media Multimedia
Concepts of multimedia design Drawing tools and gradient tool
Cell based animation Path based animation/motion tween
Letter tween, Motion path, Action script Describe a multimedia presentation you have created.
Comprehension Analysis
Evaluation
Networking
systems
Advantages and disadvantages of a network
Protocols = TCP/IP Data transmission modes – simplex, half- duplex,
full-duplex Data transmission media – wire, wireless Types of networks – LAN, WAN VPN
Client server and peer-peer networks Components of networks – hardware/software
Network Topologies – star, bus, ring Factors influencing media transmission
Comprehension
Analysis Evaluation
Design produce Evaluate
Identify the need to solve a problem Feasibility in terms of technical, operational, financial, ethical
Techniques used to design solutions Concept map, brainstorm, prototype, IPO table, storyboard
Steps of development, Designing, Producing, evaluating
Quality of solutions in terms of accuracy, relevance, integrity and timeliness Evaluation
Project Management and group work
Comprehension Analysis Evaluation
22
Industrial Technology Timber
Examination Length
One Period
Examination
Format
True/False Questions
Short response question Extended response questions Draw and label graphics
Topic Knowledge Skills
Work Health and Safety
Understand Work Health and Safety in manufacture of a
project
Implementation of Work Health and Safety in a classroom
environment
Hand tools and
machines
Knowledge of the correct and
safe operation of tools and machines
Identification and correct
operation of tools and machine used in industry and classrooms in the manufacture of projects
Measurements,
calculations and drawings
Understand how to read and
interpret plans and drawings
Draw and identify the different
types of drawings Understanding and features of a
cutting list
Risk Assessments
Sustainability
Timber Products
Features
What it is in the timber industry
Plywood
How does each impact on our workshop practises
Features of Plywood
Uses of Plywood
23
Food Technology
Examination Length
One Period
Examination Format
Multiple choice questions Short response questions
One extended response question
Topic Knowledge Skills
Food preparation and
processing
Personal hygiene rules and kitchen safety rules
Food hygiene Safe work practices
Safety in the kitchen Demonstrates hygienic and safe
practices in the selection, handling and storage of food
Food inequity Reasons for food inequity Groups who may experience food inequity
Explain the circumstances that relate to food inequities Identify groups at risk of food
inequity locally and globally
Food Trends Trends in food (Genetically modified, organic, super
foods, heat and serve meals etc.)
Trends in dining and food service and trends in food
presentation and styling Marketing and food trends
Identify current trends in food, food service and food presentation.
Compare past and present food trends
Identify examples of food styling and photography
Discuss the role of the media in promoting food trends
Food for special needs
Circumstances that lead to special food needs – the stages of human lifecycle
Food Spoilage Food Packaging
Food processing Nutrients
Identify the circumstances that may lead an individual to have special food needs
Identify the difference between a food allergy and intolerance
Identify and explain at least one diet related disorder
Food for special
occasions
Role & significance of food
Reasons for celebrating The importance of presentation- garnishes
and decorating techniques.
Understand and outline the
significance of food throughout history. Explain and identify a variety of
special occasions and the types of food involved.
Understand the importance of presentation and the different types of presentation techniques.
24
Design & Technology
Examination Length
One Period
Examination
Format
Multiple Choice
Short Answers Drawings
Topic Knowledge Skills
Design Design Process
Factors of Design Research
Know the steps of the
Design process and their application when
designing
Society and
Environment
Impact of designs on society
and environment Ethics in design
Understand how designs
are affected by social issues and ethics
Understand how society and the environment are affected by designs
Materials and Techniques
Use of materials Fabrication techniques
Know how to select appropriate materials and
techniques for a project
Technology Use of technology when designing
CAD
Rendering
Know what technologies are used to enhance the design and manufacturing
process
Work Health and Safety (WHS)
Personal protective equipment Safety Rules General machine safety
Demonstrate appropriate WHS requirements for projects
25
PASS (Physical And Sports Studies)
Examination
Length One Period
Examination
Format
Multiple Choice
True/False Short Answers
Extended response
Topic Knowledge Skills
Strengthening for Sports
Principles of strength training
Training variables Exercise order Recovery time
Interpret graphs Complete table
Short Answers Multiple Choice Extended response
Pentathlon Event format
Point scoring system 5 x sports involved History
Equipment
Study of the game Ice Hockey
History Rules Equipment
Different types of Hockey
26
Multimedia
Examination
Length
One Period
Examination
Format
Multiple Choice
Short Answer Problem solving
Extended response
Topic Knowledge Skills
Multimedia Elements
File formats/size
File transfer & recovery
Motion properties
Digital image quality
Filming techniques
Equipment, tools and
machines
File compression
Production Processes
Identify and describe key
multimedia elements
Identify file formats
Apply varied file input,
manipulation, and output
techniques
Explore the use of
equipment, tools, and
techniques
Recall specialist terms and
use them in context
Industry study
OH&S Risk management
Society and the
environment
Media classifications
Identify and respond to
OHS issues to ensure a
safe working environment
Identify career paths in the
multimedia industry
Use appropriate industry
terminology
Demonstrate understanding
of the societal and
environmental impacts
within industry
27
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