Figtree High School
PRELIMINARY COURSE
Assessment Guidelines
2017
CONTENTS
POLICY AND GUIDELINES
YEAR ADVISERS’ TIPS .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE ................................................................................................ 3
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF A COURSE ................................................................................................................. 4
SUBMISSION OF AN ASSESSMENT TASK ............................................................................................................................. 5
FAILURE TO COMPLETE OR SUBMIT AN ASSESSMENT TASK ........................................................................................ 5
ABORIGINAL STUDIES .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
ANCIENT HISTORY .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
BIOLOGY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
BUSINESS STUDIES .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
CHEMISTRY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
COMMUNITY AND FAMILY STUDIES .............................................................................................................................. 14
EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................... 15
ECONOMICS........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
ENGINEERING STUDIES ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
ENGLISH ADVANCED .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
ENGLISH EXTENSION 1 ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
ENGLISH STANDARD .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
ENGLISH STUDIES ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
FOOD TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
GEOGRAPHY ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – TIMBER ........................................................................................................................... 24
INFORMATION PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGY .......................................................................................................... 25
LEGAL STUDIES .................................................................................................................................................................... 26
MATHEMATICS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27
MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 28
MATHEMATICS GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................. 29
MODERN HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................................... 30
MUSIC 1 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PDHPE) ....................................................... 32
PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND DIGITAL IMAGING ......................................................................................................... 33
PHYSICS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
SENIOR SCIENCE .................................................................................................................................................................. 35
SOCIETY AND CULTURE .................................................................................................................................................... 36
SPORT, LIFESTYLE AND RECREATION ........................................................................................................................... 37
STUDIES OF RELIGION ........................................................................................................................................................ 38
VISUAL ARTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 39
WORK STUDIES..................................................................................................................................................................... 40
VET COURSES – HOSPITALITY .......................................................................................................................................... 42
VET COURSES – CONSTRUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 43
A GLOSSARY OF KEY WORDS ........................................................................................................................................... 45
PRELIMINARY TASK SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................................................... 48
CALENDAR OF ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES .................................................................................................................... 50
School Based Illness/Misadventure Claim Form – Stage 1 .......................................................................................................... 53
Assessment Appeal Form – Stage 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 55
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YEAR ADVISERS’ TIPS
Welcome to Year 11 and the start of your Preliminary Course leading to the award of the Higher
School Certificate (HSC). To be eligible for the award of the HSC, 12 units must be satisfactorily
completed in the Preliminary Course and at least 10 units in the HSC year.
This booklet is an important tool. It sets out assessment tasks for each subject, as well as guidelines
to submitting work. Each student needs to read it carefully and be aware of the contents. Put this
booklet in a safe place for reference during the year. Try not to leave assessment tasks to the last
minute as it is the students’ responsibility to complete and submit all tasks on time.
Preliminary courses are delivered during Terms 1, 2 and 3. HSC courses commence in Term 4. As
such, any changes to a student’s pattern of study must be made by the end of Week 5, Term1 of the
Preliminary Course.
Yearly examinations will be:
Term 3, Weeks 9 & 10: Monday 11September to Wednesday 20 September 2017.
Half Yearly and Yearly reports will be issued to all students. Good luck with your studies in Year 11.
Mr Simmonds/ Mrs Dive
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
The rules and requirements for eligibility are set out in the NSW Educational Standards Authority
publication, the Assessment, Certification and Examinations (ACE) Manual, which is kept in every
secondary school and TAFE institute as well as in many libraries. There is also additional information
on the NESA website: educationstandards.nsw.edu.au
To be eligible for the award of the Higher School Certificate you need to:
 Be enrolled at a NSW government school, or a registered and accredited non-government
school, or a TAFE institute:
 Study a permitted combination of courses;
 Complete the requirements for each course, including any necessary practical or project work:
 Complete tasks designed for the internal assessment program in each HSC course at your school;
 Sit for, and make a genuine attempt at, the Higher School Certificate examinations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS OF THE HSC
English is the only compulsory Higher School Certificate subject.
To be eligible for the award of the Higher School Certificate you must satisfactorily complete at
least 12 units in your Preliminary study pattern and at least 10 units in your HSC study pattern.
Both study patterns must include:
 At least six units of Board Developed Courses
 At least two units of a Board Developed Course in English
 At least three courses of two unit value or greater
 At least four subjects
You may not count more than six units of Science courses towards the minimum 12 Preliminary units
required for the award of the Higher School Certificate. Similarly, you may not count more than six
units of Science courses towards the minimum 10 HSC units required.
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SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF A COURSE
PRELIMINARY COURSE
A student will be considered to have satisfactorily completed a course if in the Principal’s view, there
is sufficient evidence that the student has:
(a)
(b)
(c)
followed the course developed or endorsed by the Board; and
applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences
provided in the course by the school;
achieved some or all of the course outcomes.
Preliminary courses, which are not satisfactorily completed, will not be printed on the Records of
School Achievement (ROSA) or Result Notices. Satisfactory completion of the Preliminary Course is
a prerequisite for entry into an HSC course.
In some circumstances it may be possible for the Principal to allow a student who has an “N”
determination on the grounds of lack of application to proceed to the HSC course provisionally while
concurrently satisfying any outstanding Preliminary Course requirements. The student must
satisfactorily complete the Preliminary Course by 30th November that year.
Attendance
The NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) does not mandate attendance requirements,
however, Principals may determine that, as a result of absence, the course completion requirements
may not have been met. Clearly, absences will be considered seriously. Students must have a
pattern of attendance which reflects a genuine effort in all course and reflects at least 85%.
Students who have not complied with the above requirements may not be regarded as having
satisfactorily completed the course. The Principal may then apply the “N” (non-completion of course
requirements) determination in the relevant course(s).
HSC COURSES
Students studying an HSC course must make a genuine attempt to complete assessment tasks, which
contribute in excess of 50 per cent of the available marks. If this is not the case, the Principal must
indicate that the course has not been satisfactorily completed. In addition, students studying an HSC
course must make a genuine attempt to complete the requisite examination.
HSC courses which are not satisfactorily completed will not appear on the student’s Record of School
Achievement or Result Notice.
In order to satisfy requirements for the award of an HSC, a student must complete:


12 units of Preliminary courses and;
10 units of HSC courses.
A student’s selection of courses must also meet the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational
Standards pattern of study requirements, as detailed in this booklet. Note that in the case of
extension courses, students who fail to meet the assessment requirements of the common part of
the course will not receive a result in the course.
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SUBMISSION OF AN ASSESSMENT TASK
The following rules must be adhered to by all students:
Unless otherwise notified in the assessment notification, assessment tasks must be submitted at the
beginning of the first timetabled lesson, in the relevant subject, on the date the assessment task is
due. Students must submit the task themselves and remain in class for the entire lesson unless they
have applied for, and been granted special arrangements through the Deputy Principal.
If you are late for school on the day an assessment task is due, you must report to the office with a
note, signed by the student’s parent/carer, explaining the reason for lateness. The student will be
issued with a late note and should proceed directly to class. In relation to any problem that may
arise regarding the assessment task, the validity of the reason for lateness will be determined by the
Principal and Deputy Principal.
If you cannot attend school on the day of an assessment task (either submission or in-class task)
because of a ‘valid’ reason (illness or misadventure) you must do the following:
1. Call the school and let the office know your name, the course in which you have an assessment
task and the reason you will not be at school.
2. Complete the Illness/Misadventure form – Stage 1.
3. Appropriate documentation explaining your absence must be supplied. In the case of illness the
best form of documentation is a medical certificate.
4. Show the completed Illness/Misadventure form – Stage 1 and medical certificate/other
documentation to the relevant Deputy Principal before school on the day you return. At this
time you must submit the task if it was to be completed at home. If the task was to be
completed in class, discuss with the head teacher when you will do the task or a substitute task.
You must be prepared to do the task or a substitute task on the day you return, unless the
documentation you have supplied provides a satisfactory reason for this not to be the case.
FAILURE TO COMPLETE OR SUBMIT AN ASSESSMENT TASK
Students have a responsibility to be present in class for all assessment tasks. These tasks take
priority over other school activities. If a student is aware of circumstances that may prevent their
attendance in class for a task they must make these circumstances known to their class teacher and
the appropriate Head Teacher before the day of the task.
Extensions will only be granted if written application is made to the class teacher prior to the due
date, giving a valid reason for the request. In the case of exceptional circumstances or unexpected
illness, a written application may be made after the due date, which must include evidence such as a
medical certificate. In all cases, extensions will NOT automatically be granted simply because an
application is made. The Deputy Principal grants extensions in consultation with the relevant Head
Teacher
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COMPUTER/PRINTER BREAKDOWN WILL BE GENERALLY AN UNSATISFACTORY EXCUSE FOR
FAILURE TO SUBMIT TASKS ON TIME.
Many students prepare/research assignments on computer. Students are advised to keep print
copies of drafts or work in progress. Given that students have a minimum of two weeks notice of
tasks, students must plan ahead and avoid the possibility of a computer/printer breakdown or
malfunction at a time when a task is due. This will not be acceptable as an excuse for nonsubmission of work unless drafts are available with the Illness/Misadventure form–Stage 1, for
consideration by the Deputy Principal. Students are advised to have final draft copies prepared and
printed a day or two ahead of deadlines and so avoid these last minute stresses and problems.
CONSEQUENCES FOR BREACHING ASSESSMENT RULES

When an assessment task is submitted after the due date and time and no extension has been
granted, the task will be awarded zero and noted as either a genuine or non-genuine attempt,
which may or may not satisfactorily complete course requirements.

If a student submits a task on time but still scores zero, the attempt may be deemed by the
teacher to be a non-serious attempt. If this occurs, it means that as far as ‘satisfactory
completion’ of the course is concerned, the student is deemed not to have submitted the task at
all.

Students cannot attend school and use school facilities to complete assessment tasks if they as
present on the roll. If a student is not registered as present on the roll, he/she will be considered
to be absent or truanting.

Students cannot absent themselves from timetabled classes to prepare for or complete
assessment tasks. This type of action will firstly be treated as fractional truancy and dealt with
accordingly, and secondly it will also be regarded as providing the student with an “unfair
advantage”. A zero for the task will be recorded.
CONDUCT DURING ASSESSMENT TASKS
Students must follow the instructions of their teachers at all times during the conduct of an
assessment task. They may not have with them any notes or texts without the specific approval of
the teacher conducting the task. Neither may any notes be taken from an assessment task room
without the approval of the teacher in charge. Students must not behave in a manner likely to
disturb the work of any other student or upset the conduct of the assessment session.
All work submitted by a student as part or all of an assessment task must be the original work of that
student according to the ‘All My Own Work’ policy. Students have a responsibility to maintain the
security of any assessment tasks completed outside class. Copying the work of another student
and/or permitting work to be copied are dishonest practices and will be dealt with as outlined
below. The school’s Personal Electronic Device Policy will apply in all circumstances.
Copying sections of published works and representing this work as your own is called plagiarism. If
the teacher detects work that can be proven to be plagiarised, the work will not be marked.
Students’ right of appeal will apply in these circumstances. Downloading sections of work from the
internet and loading it directly into an assignment is plagiarism and will break assessment rules.
In assessment tasks and examinations, any instances of illness, irregularities, alleged cheating or
malpractice must be reported to supervising teachers during the progress of the examination, where
this is practicable, or immediately after where this is more appropriate. Concerns and illnesses - with
or without a later medical certificate – that are not reported until after students have left the exam
room will be more difficult to investigate and substantiate.
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Students who feel their performance in the examination/assessment has been adversely affected,
but who do not report the circumstances to their supervisor at the time, are unlikely to succeed in
any subsequent appeal.
CHEATING OR DISHONEST PRACTICES
Proven cases of cheating or dishonest practices in any assessment task, including examinations, may
incur either a reduced mark or a mark of zero and parents will be notified.
APPEALS
Students who have any concerns about the process used to mark an assessment task must follow
this up with their teacher or the Head Teacher at the time of the return of the task. Students need to
complete an Illness/Misadventure form – Stage 1 if they wish to appeal their assessment mark. If a
student’s Illness/Misadventure Claim is declined, students can request a review of this decision by
completing the Assessment Appeal Form – Stage 2. If a student believes that their final assessment
ranking is not correct, students are able to appeal and request a review of their assessment rank for
the course. Students need to complete and submit the Assessment Appeal Form – Stage 2.
NON-DISCRIMINATING TASKS
If an assessment task does not sufficiently discriminate between students or has problems
associated with its administration, a supplementary task may be set and weightings adjusted
accordingly. Should this occur, a suitable date would be negotiated with students and the Principal
notified.
NON-ASSESSED TASKS
In addition to assessment tasks, you will be given other tasks that are an integral part of the learning
process. If you fail to complete these tasks, you risk being deemed to have not satisfactorily
completed the course, thus forfeiting your right to a school assessment mark and an HSC exam
mark. N warning letters will be issued if a student is at risk of not meeting the course requirements.
PRINCIPAL’S DECISION
In all matters relating to the satisfactory completion of assessed and non-assessed tasks, the
decision of the Principal is final.
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Questions & Answers
These questions and answers are not exhaustive but may help you to better understand your
responsibilities with regard to assessment procedures.
What happens if a task is to be handed in and I haven’t done it and do not have a satisfactory
excuse for not doing the work?
You will receive zero. An ‘N’ award warning letter will be issued.
What happens if I’m away on the day the assessment task is to be handed in?
You can get someone else to bring the task into school on the day the task is due but it must be
handed to the Head Teacher of that subject before 10am.
If no-one can bring your task into school, you or a family relative must call the school giving your
name, the course in which you have the task and the reason you are away. You must complete the
Illness/Misadventure form – Stage 1. A medical certificate should accompany the form if you are
sick. Bring these and your completed task on the day you return to school to the Deputy Principal. If
the task was to be completed in class you must be prepared to do the task or a substitute task on
the day you return.
What happens if I have a task in period 4 of a particular day, and I stay home to study, then come
to school late?
You cannot take the morning off to study as this may give you an unfair advantage over other
students. Refer to page five of this booklet. A zero for the task will be recorded. It is important to be
at school and be on time.
What happens if my computer malfunctions, for example the printer won’t work, the day before
my work is due to be handed in to the teacher?
A computer malfunction is an unsatisfactory excuse. You should always print a draft copy of your
work and this may be handed in with an Illness/Misadventure form. Follow the correct procedure for
handing in this form. It is not acceptable to hand in your work on a disk or a flash drive as such
devices may corrupt the school’s computer system. You need to be fully prepared by beginning
assessment tasks well before the due date.
What happens if I want to appeal a mark I have been given?
You must complete an Illness/Misadventure form and submit it to the relevant Deputy Principal
within five school days of receiving your mark.
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FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
ABORIGINAL STUDIES
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
Term 3
Week 6
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Source Study –
Aboriginality and
the Land
In-class task Aboriginality and
heritage
Final report –
Local Community
Case Study
Final Examination
10
Knowledge and
understanding of
course content
40
10
15
5
MARKS
100
OUTCOMES
20
10
20
25
TASK 4
Term 2
Week 8
WEIGHTING
Communication of
information, ideas
and issues in
appropriate forms
TASK 3
Term 1
Week 10
COMPONENTS
Investigation,
analysis, synthesis
and evaluation
from a variety of
sources and
perspectives
Research and
inquiry methods
TASK 2
20
10
10
5
15
20
40
25
P2.1, P2.2
P3.1, P3.2, P3.3
P4.1, P4.2, P4.3
P1.1, P1.2, P1.3
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FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
ANCIENT HISTORY
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 8
Term 2
Week 10
Term 3
Week 7
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Source Analysis
Historical
Investigation
Source analysis
site study
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding
40
10
10
Source based skills
20
10
10
Research and
mandatory report
20
20
Communication
20
10
5
5
MARKS
100
20
30
25
25
P1.1, P3.3, P3.4,
P3.6, P4.2
P1.1, P3.3, P3.4,
P3.6
P1.1, P3.3, P3.4,
P3.6
P1.1, P3.3, P3.4,
P4.1, P4.2
OUTCOMES
20
10
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
BIOLOGY
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding
40
Skills in planning,
conducting,
gathering and
processing firsthand data
information from
secondary sources
Skills in
communication
information,
problem solving
and working in
teams
MARKS
OUTCOMES
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 9
Term 2
Week 7
Term 3
Week 3
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
First hand
investigation
(field study –
A Local
Ecosystem)
Mid-course
Examination
Practical
Investigation
and
Research task
Final Examination
10
30
30
10
20
30
15
5
5
5
100
25
P2, P5, P7, P8,
P11, P12, P13,
P14, P15
15
25
35
P1, P3, P4, P6, P7,
P8, P9
P9, P10, P12, P13,
P14
P1, P6, P7, P8, P9,
P10, P14
11
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
BUSINESS STUDIES
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding of
course content
40
Stimulus-based
skills
20
Inquiry and
research
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 8
Term 2
Week 10
Term 2
Week 5
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Report
Key Business
Functions
Business
Research Task
Final Examination
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
20
Communication of
business
information, ideas
and issues in
appropriate forms
20
10
MARKS
100
20
20
30
30
P1, P2, P7, P8, P9
P2, P4, P5, P7, P8,
P10
P2, P3, P4, P5, P6,
P7, P8, P9
P1, P2, P3, P4, P6,
P8, P10
OUTCOMES
10
12
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
CHEMISTRY
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
Understanding
40
Skills in planning,
conducting,
gathering and
processing firsthand data
information from
secondary sources
Skills in
communication
information,
problem solving
and working in
teams
MARKS
OUTCOMES
TASK 2
TASK 3
Term 1
Week 11
Term 3
Week 2
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Practical
investigation/
communicating
scientifically
Research Task
Final Examination
40
30
15
15
30
15
5
10
100
30
20
P2, P3, P11, P12,
P13, P14, P15
P7, P8, P9, P10,
P13, P16
50
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P6, P7, P8, P9,
P10, P14
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FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
COMMUNITY AND FAMILY STUDIES
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 11
Term 2
Week 8
Term 3
Week 7
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Research Task
ALARM Task
Extended
response
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
Understanding
40
5
Management
Process and
Planning
25
10
Communication,
analysing and
research
35
5
MARKS
100
OUTCOMES
TASK 2
20
5
10
10
5
5
10
15
20
25
25
30
P1.2, P4.1, P4.2,
P5.1
P2.3, P4.1, P4.2
P4.1, P4.2
Outcomes
applicable to the
examination
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FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 6
Term 2
Week 4
Term 2
Week 9
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
First Hand
Investigation
Mid-course
Examination
Local Ecosystem
Report
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
Understanding
40
5
10
5
20
30
15
5
5
5
Skills in
communication
information,
problem solving
and working in
teams
30
5
5
15
5
MARKS
100
25
20
P1, P4, P5, P6,
P10, P13, P14,
P16
25
P2, P4, P5, P7, P9,
P10, P11, P12,
P13, P14, P15
30
Outcomes
applicable to the
examination
Skills in planning,
conducting,
gathering and
processing firsthand data
information from
secondary sources
OUTCOMES
P2, P5, P11, P12,
P13, P14, P15
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FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
ECONOMICS
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
Knowledge and
understanding of
course content
WEIGHTING
40
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 7
Term 2
Weeks 4
Term 2
Week 7
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Research and
Report - Different
Economic
Systems
Mid-course
Examination Markets
Group Research
and Oral
Presentation –
Labour Market
Final Examination
5
10
5
20
Stimulus-based
skills
20
Inquiry and
research
20
10
10
20
5
5
10
100
20
20
P1, P2, P5, P7,
P10, P12
P1, P3, P5, P7, P8,
P9, P10, P12
20
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P6, P7, P8, P10,
P11
40
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P6, P7, P8, P10,
P11, P12
Communication of
economic
information, ideas
and issues in
appropriate forms
MARKS
OUTCOMES
10
10
16
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
ENGINEERING STUDIES
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
Knowledge and
understanding of
engineering
principles and
developments in
technology
Skills in research,
problem solving
and
communication
related to
engineering
Understanding the
scope and role of
engineering
including
management and
problem solving
MARKS
OUTCOMES
WEIGHTING
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 8
Term 2
Week 4
Term 3
Week 9
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Engineering
Research task –
Engineering
Fundamentals
Engineering
Report – Braking
Systems
Research Task Bio-engineering
Final Examination
50
10
10
15
30
10
10
10
5
5
10
20
25
25
P1.1, P3.2, P3.3,
P6.1
P1.1, P3.2, P3.3,
P5.1, P5.2
30
P1.1, P1.2, P2.1,
P2.2, P3.1, P4.1,
P4.2, P4.3
20
100
15
P1.1, P3.2, P3.3,
P5.1, P5.2, P6.1
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FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH ADVANCED
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Area of Study
Content Area
40
Elective 1
Interpretations of
Shakespeare
Elective 2
Critical study of
Text
Elective 3
Representation of
Power
MARKS
OUTCOMES
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 5
Term 1
Week 10
Term 2
Week 6
Term 3
Week 5
Term 3
Week 5
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Area of Study
Portfolio
Speaking
Listening
Viewing and
Representing
Final Examination
15
25
20
5
15
20
5
15
20
100
TASK 4
15
25
15
15
15
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P6
P1, P2, P4, P5, P8,
P9
P1, P6, P7, P8,
P11, P12
P7, P10, P11
5
30
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P6, P7, P8, P10,
P11
18
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH EXTENSION 1
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
Preliminary
Module:
Texts, Culture and
Value – Gothic
Literature
Knowledge and
understanding of a
range of texts
MARKS
OUTCOMES
WEIGHTING
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 6
Term 2
Week 6
Term 2
Week 10
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Viewing and
Representing
Presentation
Creative
Composition
Analytical Essay
Final Examination
50
15
10
10
15
50
15
10
10
15
P1.1, P1.2, P1.3,
P1.4, P1.5, P1.6
P3.1, P3.2, P3.3,
P3.4
P1.1, P1.3, P1.5,
P2.1
P1, P2
19
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH STANDARD
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Area of Study Common Content
40
Elective 1 - Visual
Literacy
30
MARKS
100
OUTCOMES
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 10
Term 2
Week 6
Term 3
Week 5
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Area of Study
Portfolio
Viewing,
Representing and
Speaking
Listening
Final Examination
25
30
Elective 2 – Close
Study of text
TASK 2
15
25
25
P4, P7, P8, P11,
P12
25
P1, P5, P6, P7, P8,
P9, P10, P12, P13
5
25
5
25
P2, P3, P4, P5, P10
25
P1, P2, P4, P5, P6,
P7, P9, P10, P11,
P12, P13
20
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
ENGLISH STUDIES
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
Knowledge and
understanding of
various forms of
texts
Skills in reading,
listening and
viewing and in
writing, speaking
and representing.
Knowledge and
skills in using
language
accurately,
effectively and
appropriately
Skills in planning
and working
individually and
collaboratively.
MARKS
OUTCOMES
WEIGHTING
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 10
Term 2
Week 10
Term 3
Week 5
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Achieving
Through English
Portfolio and
Interview
Discovery and
Investigation –
Viewing and
Representing
The Big Screen
Short Film
Final Examination
30
10
10
30
10
10
25
5
10
15
5
5
100
30
P2.1, P2.2, P3.1,
P3.2, P4.1
25
P1.2, P2.3, P3.1,
P3.2, P4.1, P4.2
10
10
10
5
25
P1.1, P1.2, P1.3,
P1.4, P2.3, P3.1
20
P1.4, P2.2, P3.2
21
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding
20
Skills in analysing
and
communication –
Food Issues
Skills in
experimenting with
preparing food
30
20
MARKS
100
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 8
Term 2
Week 7
Term 3
Week 3
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Food Availability
and Selection –
Case Study
Food Quality and
Practical
Experimentation
Nutrition Task
and Practical
Experimentation
Final examination
5
15
15
30
Skills in designing,
implementing and
evaluating
solutions
TASK 2
10
20
15
30
5
10
10
10
25
30
OUTCOMES
22
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
GEOGRAPHY
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding
40
Geographical tools
and skills
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 8
Term 2
Week 9
Term 3
Week 3
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Global Challenges
Biophysical
Interactions
Senior Geography
Project
Final Examination
10
10
20
20
5
5
10
Geographical
inquiry and
research
20
5
5
10
Communication of
geographical
information, ideas
and issues
20
5
5
10
MARKS
100
25
25
20
30
P1, P7, P8, P12
P1, P2, P3, P7, P9,
P10, P12
P8, P9, P10, P11
P1, P6, P7, P8, P9,
P10, P11, P12
P1, P6, P7, P8, P9,
P10, P11, P12
OUTCOMES
23
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – TIMBER
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 2
TASK 3
Term 1
Week 9
Term 2
Week 4
Term 3
Week 3
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Joint Research
Assignment
Industry Study
and Design Folio
Progress
Project – Design
Folio
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Industry study
15
10
Design
10
5
5
Management and
communication
20
5
5
10
Production
40
5
Industry related
manufacturing
technology
15
5
MARKS
100
15
P1.2, P3.1, P3.2,
P4.1, P4.2, P4.3
OUTCOMES
TASK 4
5
35
10
20
P1.1, P1.2, P3.2,
P3.3, P5.1, P7.1,
P7.2
50
P2.1, P2.2, P3.1,
P3.2, P3.3, P4.1,
P4.2, P4.3, P5.1,
P5.2, P6.1, P6.2
15
P1.1, P2.1, P4.3,
P7.1, P7.2
24
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
INFORMATION PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGY
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 7
Term 2
Week 8
Term 3
Week 6
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Systems Analysis
Report
Group Project
Individual Report
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Introduction to
information skills
and systems
35
Tools for
information
processes
35
5
15
Developing
information
systems
30
15
15
MARKS
100
25
20
30
25
P1.1, P1.2, P4.1
P2.1, P2.2, P5.1,
P6.1, P6.2
P2.2, P3.1, P7.1,
P7.2
P1.1, P1.2, P2.1,
P2.2, P3.1
OUTCOMES
25
10
15
25
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
LEGAL STUDIES
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 7
Term 2
Week 8
Term 3
Week 6
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
ICT Webquest
Report
The Legal System
and Individual
and ‘The Law’
Examination
Law in Practise –
Research task
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding
60
10
Inquiry and
Research
20
10
20
5
5
5
5
100
25
20
25
P3, P5, P6, P8, P9
P1, P4, P6, P8
P6, P7, P8, P9, P10
30
Outcomes
applicable to the
examination
Communication of
information and
ideas
MARKS
OUTCOMES
15
10
25
10
26
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
TASK 2
TASK 3
Term 1
Week 6
Term 2
Weeks 3
Term 2
Week 9
Class test
Geometry and
Algebra
Class Test
Surds and
Equations
Class Test
Trigonometry and
Linear Functions
TASK 4
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
WEIGHTING
Final Examination
Component A:
Concepts, Skills and
Techniques
50
10
10
10
20
Component B:
Reasoning and
Communication
50
10
10
10
20
MARKS
100
20
20
20
P3, P4
P3, P4
P2, P3, P4
40
Outcomes
applicable to the
examination
OUTCOMES
27
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
TASK 2
TASK 3
Term 1
Week 7
Term 2
Weeks 4
Term 3
Week 1
Class test
Circle Geometry
Class Test
Indices,
Logarithms,
Permutations and
Combinations
Class Test
Functions,
Extension
Trigonometry
TASK 4
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Final Examination
Component A:
Concepts, Skills and
Techniques
50
10
10
10
20
Component B:
Reasoning and
Communication
50
10
10
10
20
MARKS
100
20
20
20
PE3
P4, PE3,H3
PE2
40
Outcomes
applicable to the
examination
OUTCOMES
28
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS GENERAL
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
TASK 2
TASK 3
Term 1
Week 6
Term 2
Weeks 3
Term 2
Week 9
Class test
Algebra &
Measurement
Class Test
Perimeter, area,
volume, statistics
& Displaying data
Class Test
Linear
Relationships &
Trigonometry
TASK 4
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
WEIGHTING
Final Examination
Component A:
Concepts, Skills and
Techniques
50
10
10
10
20
Component B:
Reasoning and
Communication
50
10
10
10
20
100
20
20
20
40
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P9, P10
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P7, P9, P10
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P9, P10
Outcomes
applicable to the
examination
MARKS
OUTCOMES
29
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
MODERN HISTORY
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 7
Term 1
Week 10
Term 2
Week 8
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Romanov’s
Source Analysis
Historical
Investigation
Indochina –
Extended
Response
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding
40
5
Source based skills
20
15
Research and
mandatory
investigation
20
20
Communication
20
5
10
5
MARKS
100
20
25
25
30
P2.1, P3.2, P3.3,
P3.4
P1.2, P3.1, P3.2,
P3.4, P4.2
P1.1, P2.1, P4.1,
P4.2
P1.1, P3.3, P3.4,
P4.1, P4.2
OUTCOMES
15
20
5
30
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
MUSIC 1
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 8
Term 2
Week 8
Term 3
Week 7
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Topic 1 –
Integrated
Project
Topic 2 –
Composition
Topic 3 – Viva
Voce
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Performance
25
10
Musicology
25
10
Composition
25
Aural
25
10
MARKS
100
30
P1, P2, P4, P5, P6,
P11
OUTCOMES
TASK 2
15
15
25
15
25
P3, P7, P8, P10
15
P2, P6
30
P1, P4, P6, P9,
P10, P11
31
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PDHPE)
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 11
Term 2
Weeks 5
Term 3
Week 4
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Research Task –
Better Health in
Individuals
In-class Task Core 2 – The Body
in Motion
Fitness Analysis
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding
40
10
15
5
10
30
5
10
5
10
30
10
10
10
100
25
P3, P4, P5, P15
20
P6, P10, P15, P16,
P17
30
Outcomes
applicable to the
examination
Skills in influencing
personal and
community health
and taking action
to improve
participation and
performance in
physical activity
Skills in critical
thinking, research
and analysis
MARKS
OUTCOMES
25
P7, P8, P9, P10,
P11
32
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND DIGITAL IMAGING
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 9
Term 2
Week 9
Term 3
Week 3
Term 3
Weeks 6
Photography
Practice
Photographic
Collection of
Work
Case Study
Photographic
Exhibition
Making
70
Critical and
Historical Studies
30
MARKS
100
OUTCOMES
20
20
M1, M2, M3, M4,
M5, M6
30
20
15
15
45
M1, M2, M3, M4,
M5, M6
15
CH1, CH2, CH3,
CH4, CH5
20
CH1, CH2, CH3,
CH4, CH5
33
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
PHYSICS
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding
40
Skills in planning,
conducting,
gathering and
processing first
hand information
from secondary
sources
Skills in
communication
information,
problem solving
and working in
teams
MARKS
OUTCOMES
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 7
Term 2
Week 5
Term 3
Week 2
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Practical
Investigation and
Report
Examination
Problem Solving
Task
Final Examination
10
10
20
30
10
5
10
5
30
10
5
10
5
100
20
P2, P8, P11, P12,
P13, P14, P15
20
P1, P2, P3, P4, P7,
P8, P9, P12, P14
30
P5, P6, P7, P9, P14
30
P1, P2, P3, P6, P7,
P8, P9, P10, P16
34
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR SCIENCE
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 7
Term 2
Week 5
Term 3
Week 2
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Planning and
Performing a First
Hand
Investigation
Secondary Source
Investigation
Field Study
Report
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding
40
5
5
5
25
30
10
5
10
5
30
5
10
10
5
100
20
P2, P4, P7, P11,
P12, P13, P14,
P15, P16
20
P3, P4, P5, P9,
P13, P14, P16
25
P2, P7, P10, P13,
P14, P15, P16
35
Outcomes
applicable to the
examination
Skills in planning,
conducting,
gathering and
processing first
hand information
from secondary
sources
Skills in
communication
information,
problem solving
and working in
teams
MARKS
OUTCOMES
35
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
SOCIETY AND CULTURE
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding
50
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 6
Term 2
Week 7
Term 3
Week 6
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Socio-cultural
Research Task
Personal and
Social Identity –
Research and Inclass Examination
Intercultural
Communication –
Extended
response
Final Examination
15
10
25
Application and
evaluation of
methodologies
30
20
Communication of
information, ideas
and issues in
appropriate forms
20
5
MARKS
100
25
25
15
25
P1, P3, P6, P7, P8,
P10
P1, P2, P3, P5, P8
P1, P3, P4, P9, P10
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P6, P9
OUTCOMES
10
15
36
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
SPORT, LIFESTYLE AND RECREATION
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
TASK 2
TASK 3
Term 1
Week 8
Term 2
Week 9
Term 3
Week 7
Analysis of Skill
development in a
Chosen sport
and/or Activity
Sport Specific
Fitness Analysis
Review of a Sport
Studies during
the Course
WEIGHTING
TASK 4
Ongoing –
Assessed
throughout
course in Practical
Lessons
Practical
Performance
Knowledge and
understanding
50
10
10
Skills
50
10
10
MARKS
100
20
20
20
40
P1.3, P2.5, P3.2,
P4.1
P1.5, P2.2, P3.3,
P4.5
P1.2, P1.4, P4.5
P1.1, P2.3, P3.1,
P3.4, P4.4, P4.5
OUTCOMES
20
10
30
37
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
STUDIES OF RELIGION
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 10
Term 2
Weeks 8
Term 3
Week 6
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Ancient Religions
Research Task
Depth Study One
– In-class
Extended
Response
Religion in
Australia – pre
1945 Source
Analysis
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding
40
Source-based skills
20
Research and
inquiry
20
20
Communication of
Information
20
5
10
5
MARKS
100
25
20
25
30
P1, P6, P7, P8, P9
P3, P4, P5, P6, P8,
P9
P2, P3, P6, P7, P8,
P9
P1, P4, P5, P6, P8,
P9
OUTCOMES
10
30
20
38
FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
VISUAL ARTS
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Artmaking
50
Art History/ Art
Criticism
50
MARKS
100
OUTCOMES
TASK 2
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 11
Term 2
Week 7
Term 3
Week 7
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Charcoal Portrait
and Visual Arts
Process Diary
Critical/ Historical
– In-class Essay
Response
Site Specific
Artwork and
Visual Arts
Process Diary
Final Examination
25
25
20
30
25
20
25
30
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5
P7, P8, P9
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P6
P7, P8, P9, P10
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FIGTREE HIGH SCHOOL
WORK STUDIES
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
TASK 1
TASK 3
TASK 4
Term 1
Week 8
Term 2
Week 8
Term 3
Week 7
Term 3
Weeks 9/10
Resume and Job
Application
Work Experience
Log Book
Classwork
Interview and
Research
Final Examination
COMPONENTS
WEIGHTING
Knowledge and
understanding of
work
20
Knowledge and
understanding of
employment
options, career
management and
life planning
10
Skills for success in
the workplace
40
10
Skills in assessing
personal and social
influences
30
10
MARKS
100
25
P1, P2, P5, P6, P7,
P8, P9
OUTCOMES
TASK 2
5
10
5
10
5
5
20
20
10
P5, P6, P7
50
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P6, P7, P8, P9
15
P1, P2, P3, P4
40
41
VET COURSES – HOSPITALITY
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
VET - HOSPITALITY
Timing
Term 3
Week
5
Term 3
6
Term 3
9 & 10
Nature of Task
Work Placement
Weighting
Mandatory
Catch up week Work Placement or 2nd Framework
Mandatory
Yearly exam
N/A
Hospitality (240 indicative hours)
The assessment of this course must meet the requirements of both the NSW
Education Standards Authority (NESA) and the Australian Skills Quality
Authority (ASQA).
Students will be assessed for competency as they study each unit and will be
deemed either ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’.
Particular Course Requirements:
Work placement students must complete a minimum of 70 hours work placement
in a hospitality work place over the 2 year duration of this course.
HSC Examination:
This is an optional HSC examination which eligible students can complete, for
which there is no assessment.
Competency Assessment:
This is a competency based course. This means that students work to develop the
competencies, skills and knowledge described in each unit of competency. To be
assessed as competent a student must demonstrate to a qualified assessor that
they can effectively carry out the various tasks and combinations of tasks listed to
the standard required in the hospitality industry. There is no mark awarded in
competency based assessment. Students are assessed as either ‘competent’ or ‘not
yet competent’. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet
competent’ in individual units of competency. When a student achieves a unit of
competency it is signed off by the assessor in a student log book.
Students are eligible for Certificate II in Hospitality if they are assessed as
competent in all units, otherwise a statement of attainment is achieved.
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VET COURSES – CONSTRUCTION
2017 PRELIMINARY COURSE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
VET – CONSTRUCTION
Timing
Term 3
Week
5
Term 3
6
Term 3
9 & 10
Nature of Task
Work Placement
Weighting
Mandatory
Catch up week Work Placement or 2nd Framework
Mandatory
Yearly exam
N/A
Construction (240 indicative hours)
The assessment of this course must meet the requirements of both NSW
Education Standards Authority (NESA) and the Australian Skills Quality
Authority (ASQA).
Students will be assessed for competency as they study each unit and will be
deemed either ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’.
Particular Course Requirements:
Work placement students must complete a minimum of 70 hours work placement
in a construction work place over the 2 year duration of this course.
HSC Examination:
This is an optional HSC examination which eligible students can complete, for
which there is no assessment.
Competency Assessment:
This is a competency based course. This means that students work to develop the
competencies, skills and knowledge described in each unit of competency. To be
assessed as competent a student must demonstrate to a qualified assessor that
they can effectively carry out the various tasks and combinations of tasks listed to
the standard required in the industry. There is no mark awarded in competency
based assessment. Students are assessed as either ‘competent’ or ‘not yet
competent’. Students will be progressively assessed as ‘competent’ or ‘not yet
competent’ in individual units of competency. When a student achieves a unit of
competency it is signed off by the assessor in a student log book.
Students are eligible for Certificate II in Construction Pathways if they are
assessed as competent in all units, otherwise a statement of attainment is
achieved.
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44
A GLOSSARY OF KEY WORDS
This glossary contains key words that appear frequently in Board of Studies syllabuses, performance
descriptions and examinations.
The purpose behind the glossary is to help students prepare better for the HSC by showing them that
certain key words are used similarly in examination questions across the different subjects they are
studying.
In classrooms, teachers of different subjects could use the glossary to help students to better
understand what the examination questions in their subject require. Students should recognise the
consistent approach of teachers of different subjects and get cues about how to approach
examination questions.
For example, students would be better placed to respond to 'explain' questions if, in the context of
different subjects, they developed an understanding that 'explain' could require them to relate cause
and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how.
It is also important that the key words should not be interpreted in an overly prescriptive way.
Teachers must ensure that they do not use them in ways that conflict with their particular meaning
within subjects. To do this would be counterproductive. A term like 'evaluate', for example, requires
a different kind of response in Mathematics from that required in History and this needs to be
respected.
When using key words to construct questions, tasks and marking schemes, it is helpful to ask what
the use of the term in a particular question requires students to do.
Key words are best discussed with students in the context of questions and tasks they are working
on, rather than in isolation.
It is important to note that examination questions for the HSC will continue to use self-explanatory
terms such as 'how', or 'why' or 'to what extent'. While key words have a purpose, they will not set
limits on legitimate subject-based questions in examination papers.
Account
Account for: state reasons for, report on. Give an account of: narrate a series of
events or transactions
Analyse
implications
Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate
Apply
Use, utilise, employ in a particular situation
Appreciate
Make a judgement about the value of
Assess
Make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results or size
Calculate
Ascertain/determine from given facts, figures or information
Clarify
Make clear or plain
Classify
Arrange or include in classes/categories
Compare
Show how things are similar or different
Construct
Make; build; put together items or arguments
Contrast
Show how things are different or opposite
Critically (analyse/evaluate) Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge and
understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to (analyse/evaluate)
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Deduce
Draw conclusions
Define
State meaning and identify essential qualities
Demonstrate Show by example
Describe
Provide characteristics and features
Discuss
Identify issues and provide points for and/or against
Distinguish
between
Recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences
Evaluate
Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of
Examine
Inquire into
Explain
and/or how
Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why
Extract
Choose relevant and/or appropriate details
Extrapolate
Infer from what is known
Identify
Recognise and name
Interpret
Draw meaning from
Investigate
Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about
Justify
Support an argument or conclusion
Outline
Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of
Predict
Suggest what may happen based on available information
Propose
Put forward (for example a point of view, idea, argument, suggestion) for
consideration or action
Recall
Present remembered ideas, facts or experiences
Recommend Provide reasons in favour
Recount
Retell a series of events
Summarise
Express, concisely, the relevant details
Synthesise
Putting together various elements to make a whole
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Year 12 2017 EVET Courses
CAMPUS
West Wollongong
Wollongong
Yallah
Shellharbour
Assessment to be advised by course advisors.
For enquires about courses available and assessment schedules, contact the Institute TVET Unit
directly on:
Online at:
www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au/tvet
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
4222 2919
Fax:
4226 5459
Find us on Facebook:
www.facebook.comm/TAFEIllawarra
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PRELIMINARY TASK SCHEDULE
Term 1
Week 1b
Week 2a
Week 3b
Week 4a
Week 5b
23/01/2017
30/01/2017
6/02/2017
13/02/2017
20/02/2017
Week 6a
27/02/2017
EARTH
SAC
M2U
MG2
EEX1
Week 7b
Week 8a
6/03/2017
PHYSICS
SEN SC
LEGAL ST
IPT
MOD HIST
MX1
13/03/2017
BUS ST
BUS ST
MUSIC
WORK
ANCIENT
ANCIENT
ECO
ENG ST
FOOD TEC
GEO
SLR
Week 9b
Week 10a
Week 11b
20/03/2017
BIO
BIO
TIMBER
PHOTO
27/03/2017
MOD HIST
ST OF RELIGION
ABORIG ST
ENGLISH Adv
ESU
ENGLISH Std
3/04/2017
PDHPE
PDHPE
CHEM
CAFS
VISUAL
VISUAL
Week 10b
Term 2
Week 1a
Week 2b
Week 3a
Week 4b
Week 5a
24/04/2017
1/05/2017
CHEM
8/05/2017
M2U
MG2
15/05/2017
ECO
EARTH
TIMBER
ENG ST
MX1
22/05/2017
PHYSICS
SEN SC
PDHPE
PDHPE
Week 6b
29/05/2017
ENGLISH Adv
EEX1
ENGLISH Std
Week 7a
Week 8b
Week 9a
5/06/2017
VISUAL
VISUAL
FOOD TEC
BIO
BIO
SAC
ECO
12/06/2017
MUSIC
CAFS
WORK
MOD HIST
ABORIG ST
ST OF RELIGION
IPT
19/06/2017
GEO
SLR
ENG ST
M2U
MG2
PHOTO
EARTH
26/06/2017
BUS ST
BUS ST
ANCIENT
ANCIENT
ESU
EEX1
LEGAL ST
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Term 3
Week 1a
Week 2b
Week 3a
Week 4b
17/07/2017 24/07/2017 31/07/2017 7/08/2017
MX1
CHEM
FOOD TEC
PDHPE
PHYSICS
GEO
PDHPE
SEN SC
BIO
BIO
PHOTO
TIMBER
Week 5a
Week 6b
Week 7a
Week 8b
Week 9a
Week 10b
4/09/2017
11/09/2017
YEARLY
EXAMS
18/09/2017
YEARLY
EXAMS
14/08/2017
BUS ST
BUS ST
ENGLISH Std
ENGLISH Adv
21/08/2017
PHOTO
SAC
LEGAL ST
ABORIG ST
28/08/2017
VISUAL
VISUAL
SLR
ANCIENT
ESU
ST OF RELIGION
ANCIENT
IPT
WORK
CAFS
MUSIC
ENGLISH Adv
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CALENDAR OF ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES
Term 1
Week Starting
27.2.17
Term
1
Week
6A
6.3.17
1
7B
13.3.17
1
8A
20.3.17
1
9B
27.3.17
1
10A
3.4.17
1
11B
Subject
Earth and Environmental Science
Society and Culture
Mathematics 2U
Maths General 2
Extension English 1
Physics
Senior Science
Legal Science
Information Processes Technology
Modern History
Mathematics Extension 1
Economics
Business Studies
Music
Work Studies
Ancient History
Engineering Studies
Food Technology
Geography
Sports Lifestyle Recreation
Biology
Timber
Photography
Modern History
Studies of Religion
Aboriginal Studies
English Advanced
English Studies
English Standard
PDHPE
Chemistry
Visual Arts
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Term 2
Week Starting
1.5.17
8.5.17
Term
2
2
Week
2B
3A
15.5.17
2
4B
22.5.17
2
5A
29.5.17
2
6B
5.6.17
2
7A
12.6.17
2
8B
19.6.17
2
9A
26.6.17
2
10B
Subject
Chemistry
Mathematics 2U
Maths General 2
Economics
Earth and Environmental Science
Timber
Engineering Studies
Mathematics Extension 1
Physics
Senior Science
PDHPE
English Advanced
English Extension 1
English Standard
Visual Arts
Food Technology
Biology
Society and Culture
Economics
Music
Community and Family Studies
Work Studies
Modern History
Aboriginal Studies
Geography
Sports Lifestyle and Recreation
Engineering Studies
Mathematics 2U
Maths General 2
Photography
Earth and Environmental Science
Business Studies
Ancient History
English Studies
English Extension 1
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Term 3
Week Starting
17.7.17
24.7.17
Term
3
3
Week
1A
2B
31.7.17
3
3A
7.8.17
14.8.17
3
3
4B
5A
21.8.17
3
6B
28.8.17
3
7A
Subject
Maths Extension 1
Chemistry
Physics
Senior Science
Food Technology
Geography
Biology
Photography
Timber
PDHPE
Business Studies
English Standard
English Advance
English Studies
Photography
Society and Culture
Legal Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Studies of Religion
Information Processes Technology
Visual Arts
Sports Lifestyle and Recreation
Ancient History
Work Studies
Community and Family Studies
Music
English Advanced
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Figtree High School
School Based Illness/Misadventure Claim Form – Stage 1
For an Illness/Misadventure claim, this form must be submitted before school to the Deputy Principal of the relevant course
on the day you return to school. If you are appealing the mark awarded to you, this form must be submitted to the relevant
Deputy Principal within five school days of receiving your mark.
STUDENT’S NAME……………………………………………………………………
YEAR/CLASS……………………..
COURSE NAME ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
TEACHER’S NAME ………………………………………………………………..
TASK DUE DATE …………………………

I was unable to complete/submit an assessment task on the due date because of unforeseen illness or misadventure as
described below.

I ask the school to
o
award me a mark based on this task or a substitute task OR
o
grant me an extension of time OR
o
give me an estimate OR
o
review the mark awarded to me in this task

I declare that all the information I have supplied is true.
Describe the unforeseen illness or misadventure, which prevented you from completing or submitting your assessment task on
the due date. In the case of illness outline its nature, onset, duration and effect on your ability to complete or submit the task.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………
Give details of the action you took to report your illness/misadventure to the school.
 Contacted the school on the day the task was due
 Reported to HT on day of return
 Discussed illness/misadventure with class teacher
 Medical Certificate provided
 Other: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Attach your medical certificate and/or other documents to this form.
Student’s signature …………………………………………… Date ……………………. Parent’s signature …………………………………
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Deputy Principal Decision
Illness/Misadventure Claim: Accepted / Declined
Action
 award a mark based on this task OR  a substitute task  award an estimate mark
 grant an extension of time – new due date:_____________________
 review the mark awarded in the task
If Declined – provide reasons for the decision
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Deputy Principal
Head Teacher/ Class Teacher
Date
If your Illness/Misadventure Claim is declined, you can appeal the decision by completing the Assessment Appeal Form – Stage
2. Your Deputy Principal has these forms.
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Figtree High School
Assessment Appeal Form – Stage 2
This form only needs to be submitted if you want to appeal the decision that the Deputy Principal has made about your
Illness/Misadventure Claim OR you want to appeal the Assessment Rank that you have been awarded for a course. This
form needs to be completed and submitted to the Principal within 5 days of being notified of the Deputy Principal’s
decision about your Illness/Misadventure Claim OR within 5 days of receiving your Assessment Rank.
STUDENT’S NAME………………………………………………………….. YEAR/CLASS……………………..
COURSE NAME …………………………………………………………TEACHER’S NAME ………………………………………
STUDENT APPEAL – ILLNESS/MISADVENTURE CLAIM DECISION
 I completed and submitted the School Based Illness/Misadventure form to the Deputy Principal before
school on the day I returned to school.
Attach your copy of the form to this Appeal form.
 I am appealing the decision about my Illness/Misadventure Claim for the following reason/s:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
 I declare that all the information I have supplied is true.
STUDENT APPEAL – FINAL ASSESSMENT RANK AWARDED
 I would like to appeal the Assessment rank awarded to me for this course for the following reasons:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I declare that all the information I have supplied is true.
Student’s signature ……………………………………… Date …………… Parent’s signature ……………………………
__________________________________________________________________________________
APPEAL DECISION
Illness/Misadventure Claim: Upheld / Declined
Assessment Rank: Upheld / Declined
Reason/s:
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Principal
Head Teacher
Date
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