FORBES HIGH SCHOOL

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PRELIMINARY

ASSESSMENTS

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FORBES HIGH SCHOOL

PRELIMINARY HSC ASSESSMENT

YEAR 11 ASSESSMENTS

Assessments are required for both Board Developed and Board Endorsed courses and they apply to everyone entered for the Preliminary and the HSC course. You must complete assessment tasks worth more than 50% of the total assessment marks for each course. If you fail to do this, you will not have satisfactorily completed the course and it cannot be counted towards the twelve units required for the Preliminary Year of Study and the course will not be recorded on your Preliminary Record of Achievement.

Preliminary assessment tasks provide a measure of your performance in a wider range of tasks and activities than can be tested in an external examination. They also enable you to work at a consistent pace throughout the year and help prevent you from becoming overwhelmed and pressured at exam time.

It is essential that you take all aspects of the Preliminary Course seriously. You must have satisfactorily completed all 12 units to progress to your HSC Course in Term 4. Attendance, classwork and homework, and an Assessment tasks, must all be satisfactory.

THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENTS

The School Assessment is intended to provide an indication of a student's attainment, which is based on:

(i) A wider range of syllabus objectives than is measured by the external examination; and

(ii) Measures and observations made throughout the course rather than at a single examination.

The Board of Studies (BOSTES) is the controlling body for the Higher School Certificate (HSC). The HSC will be awarded to those students who have completed at least 12 units of study in the Preliminary year and 10 units of study, 6 units of which must be Board Developed courses (including 2 units of English) in the HSC year. Refer to the checklist on page 5 of this booklet.

When the results of the HSC are published, the certificate will show two marks for each Board course; the School Moderated Assessment mark and the Examination mark gained in the HSC. However, Content Endorsed Courses (CEC) will have only one mark shown - the School Assessment mark.

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SCHOOL ASSESSMENT

The assessment will measure the student's achievement relative to other students attempting the same course. The mark will be based on specific and stated course outcomes for each task as indicated on the Assessment Task notification distributed to the students. Each subject will have its own specific assessment components.

No assessment tasks are to be due the week before, during or the week after, exam periods.

COMPONENTS OF THE ASSESSMENT

In each course, teachers are required to assess specific outcomes of the course. See the Subject Choices Stage 6 booklet for details of each subject.

LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS

Assessment work completed or submitted late without an approved, written application for "Student Illness, Accident or Misadventure" will receive zero marks.

If a student is absent on the day of a school examination or test, they will sit the test on the first day they return to school. A zero result will be recorded unless a "Student Illness, Accident or Misadventure" application has been approved.

If students know they will be absent from school on the date an assessment task is due (e.g. representing the school in sport, performing arts, school excursion, work placement, etc.), they must submit the task before the due date.

If students know that they will be absent from school on the date a test or examination will be held (e.g. representing the school in sport, performing arts, school excursion, work placement, etc.), they must negotiate with their teacher and the Head Teacher of the faculty to find an alternate date to do the test/examination.

NON-COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS

Where a student fails to submit an assessment task or is absent for an in-class task without a valid reason they will receive an N-warning. When the task is eventually completed they will receive zero marks, but may be deemed to have satisfied the course requirements. Failure to respond to N-warning letters as directed may cause a student to be regarded as failing to meet course requirements and thus be ineligible for the award of a Higher School Certificate in that subject.

MALPRACTICE

Where a student has been found guilty of cheating or malpractice (e.g. plagiarism), no marks will be awarded for that particular test or assignment. This may also be considered as a non-serious attempt to complete the task and result in an N-warning.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

When a candidate fails to redeem at least two N-warnings in a course, the Principal may determine that the course has not been studied satisfactorily and will then notify the Board of Studies. If a course is not satisfactorily completed, a student will receive no results in that course. The course will then not count towards their pattern of study for the completion of the Preliminary Year. In most cases this will mean that the candidate has not satisfactorily studied the minimum 12 units mandatory for the completion of the Preliminary Year of Study.

REPORTING

Students will receive regular feedback on their progress through the teacher's evaluation of the assessment tasks. Year 11 Reports will show an assessment ranking in each subject, levels of achievement for outcomes and a teacher comment.

APPEALS

Where a candidate feels that a decided error has been made in an assessment task or overall ranking, a written appeal can be forwarded to the Principal for a review of the procedures involved in the assessment.

Mr C Dwyer Principal

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HSC PATTERN OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST FOR THE 2017-2018 HSC

NOTE: All requirements apply to BOTH the 2017 Preliminary and 2018 HSC course patterns for the 2016 Higher School Certificate

Students who complete the Higher School Certificate in 2018 must meet the following requirements:

PATTERN OF STUDY

At Least 12 Preliminary and 10 HSC units of study. At least 2 units of a Board Developed Course in English. (includes 2U English Studies CEC) At least 4 subjects. At least 6 units of Board Developed Courses. A student may count a maximum of 6 Preliminary units and 6 HSC units from courses in

Science. (see ACE Manual 8006, December 2011) In the Preliminary study pattern, Senior Science cannot be studied in combination with

Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics. However, students who have satisfactorily completed the Preliminary course in one or more of these courses but do not wish to undertake the corresponding HSC course may elect to study the Senior Science course. (see ACE Manual, 6002, February 2013) At least 3 courses of 2 unit value or greater. (may be Board Developed and/or Board Endorsed Courses) Beginners Language courses are for students with little or no previous study or knowledge of the language. (see Eligibility criteria, ACE Manual 8008, December 2011) Students are not enrolled in Board Developed and/or Board Endorsed Course combinations which are the subject of Board exclusions. (see ACE Manual 6002, February 2013).

IMPORTANT DATES YEAR 11, 2017

Term 1 Friday 27th January 2017 to Friday 7th April 2017

Term 2 Monday 24th April 2017 to Friday 30th June 2017 Year 11 Mid-Course Exams begin Week 5 Term 2, the dates are including Monday 22nd May 2017 to Friday 26th May 2017 Year 12 Primary Industries Work Placement dates are from 6th June to 17th June 2016 Year 11 Primary Industries Work Placement will be in Term 2, dates will be advised.

Term 3 Monday 17th July 2017 to Friday 22nd September 2017 Year 11 Final Exams begin Week 9, Term 3, the dates are including Monday 11th September 2017 to Friday 15th September 2017

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Week 1 2 3 4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11

PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT CALENDAR 2017 - 2018

Term 1, 2017

Term 2, 2017

Term 3, 2017

PD/H/PE

Chemistry

Chemistry

English Standard

Work Studies

Primary Industries

English Standard

SLR

Mathematics 2 Unit

SLR

Biology

Design and Technology

Geography

Senior Science

Mathematics 2 Unit

Business Studies

Community & Family

Studies

Half-yearly Exams

English Advanced Industrial Technology-

(Metal)

Physics

Primary Industries

Chemistry

Drama

English Standard Modern History

English Studies Hospitality

Modern History

Business Studies Design and Technology

Senior Science

Community & Family Studies

English Studies

Ancient History Industrial Technology-

(Multimedia)

English Advanced Industrial Technology

(Metal) Physics

PD/H/PE Visual Arts Work Studies

Primary Industries

(Work Placement)

Ancient History

Biology

English Advanced

Drama

Industrial Technology- Design and Technology

(Multimedia)

Geography

Mathematics General Visual Arts

Work Studies

Hospitality Modern History Primary Industries

(Work Placement)

Senior Science

Drama

Ancient History

English Studies

Industrial Technology ?

Hospitality SLR

Multimedia PD/H/PE

Final Exams

Visual Arts

Work Studies

Biology

Geography

Community & Family

No Classes

No Classes

Studies

Industrial Technology

(Metal)

Physics

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Week 1 2 3 4

5

6

7

8

9 10 11

STAGE 6 GENERAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM Subject: Ancient History, 2 Unit

Task

Anticipated Date

1 Term 1

Week 8

2 As Scheduled

Type of Task Source Analysis Examination

Task Title Investigating the Past: Mid Course Exams

% Weight 20 10

3 Term 2

Week 9 Essay

Ancient Societies

20

4 Term 3

Week 7 Research

Historical Investigation

20

Presentation

5 As scheduled

Examination

Final Preliminary Exam

30

Subject: Biology, 2 Unit

Task

Anticipated Date

Type of Task

Task Title

1 Term 1

Week 10 Secondary Sources Patterns in Nature

Research Report

2 As Scheduled

Examination

Mid Course Exams

3 Term 2

Week 8 Field Report

Local Ecosystem Lake Cowal

4 Term 3

Week 4

Primary and

Study of Australian

Secondary Sources Biota

Report

5 As scheduled

Examination

Final Preliminary Exam

% Weight 20 20 20 15

25

Subject: Business Studies, 2 Unit

Task

Anticipated Date

Type of Task

1 Term 1

2 As scheduled 3 Term 3

4 As scheduled

Week 7 Week 5

Media file and Business Report

Examination

Business Plan for an SME

Examination

Task Title Nature of Business

Mid-Course Exams Business Planning

Final Preliminary Exam

% Weight 25

25 25

25

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Subject: Chemistry, 2 Unit

Task

Anticipated Date

Type of Task

Task Title

1 Term 1

Week 6 First Hand Investigation

The Chemical Earth

2 Term 2

Week 2 Secondary Sources Metals

3 As scheduled

Examination

Mid Course Exams

4 Term 3

Week 2 Secondary Sources Energy & Water

5 As Scheduled

Examination

Final Preliminary Exam

% Weight 15

20 20 20 25

Subject: Community and Family Studies, 2 Unit

Task

Anticipated Date

Type of Task

1 Term 1

Week 11 Written Report

2 As Scheduled

Examinations

3 Term 2

Week 7 Written & Extended Report

4 Term 3

Week 5 Research

5 As scheduled

Examination

Task Title Resource Management Mid ? Course Exams Individuals and Groups

% Weight

20 20 20

Families and Communities

15

Final Preliminary Exam

25

Subject: Design and Technology, 2 Unit

Task

Anticipated Date

Type of Task

Task Title

1 Term 1

Week 7 Extended Response

Designer Case Study and Presentation

2 As Scheduled

Examinations

Mid ? Course Exams

3 Term 2

Week 8 Folio and Practical Design Task 1 and Folio Development

4 Term 3

Week 4 Folio and Practical Design Task 2 and Folio Development

5 As scheduled

Examination

Final Preliminary Exam

% Weight 25

10 20

30 15

Subject: Drama, 2 Unit

Task

Anticipated Date

Type of Task

Task Title

1 Term 1

Week 9 Performance

Play Build Performance

2 Term 2

Week 8 Performance Essay Performance Essay

3 Term 3

Week 6 Portfolio

Design Portfolio and Logbook

4 As scheduled

Examination

Final Preliminary

% Weight 30 25 25

20

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