Marist College North Shore Preliminary Year Assessment Task Schedule YEAR 11/2015 TERM 1 Week Subject Task Date 5 6 English Advanced Module A - Hand in before school 6/3/15 Studies of Religion 2 Nature of Religion and Beliefs (In class task) 6/3/15 7 English Standard Module B - Hand in before school 11/3/15 Hospitality Be Prepared: Hygienic and Safe 13/3/15 Mathematics Class Test 10/3/15 Mathematics General Class Test 10/3/15 PVDI Photographic Book 11/3/15 - P3 8 Catholic Studies Nature of Religion 20/3/15 Drama Group Performance 20/3/15 - P3 & P4 Mathematics Ext 1 Class Test 17/3/15 Mathematics Accelerated Mid-Course Exam Year 12 Exam Block Modern History Research – Hand in task 20/3/15 Physics Exam - In class 16/3/15 - P1 & 2 9 Ancient History Research Task – Hand in task in class 25/3/15 Business Studies Research Task 25/3/15 Chemistry Research Task – Dashboard submission 25/3/15 – P2 Economics Extended Response 25/3/15 Drama 23/3/15 – P3 Senior Science Field Report 25/3/15 - P1 & 2 SLR Coaching Lab (in 23/5/15 10 Legal Studies Extended Response 31/3/15 Marine Studies Problem Solving Assignment 31/3/15 – P1 Music Composition 31/3/15 – P6 PDHPE Research Task – Core 1 31/3/15 Studies of Religion 1 Nature of Religion – in class task 2/4/15 Studies of Religion 2 Research task – Religions of Ancient Origins 2/4/15 Visual Arts Body of Work and Case Studies 1/4/15 – P5 YEAR 11/2015 TERM 2 Trial Trial
Week Subject Task Date 1 Biology Field Work Report – Long Reef 22/4/15 Visual Design The Projects – In class 24/4/15 2 Design and Technology Design Fundamentals – Hand in task 30/5/15 English Advanced Area of Study 27/4/15 English Extension 1 Speaking, Representing and Reflection Electronic Submission 28/4/15 English Standard Area of Study 27/4/15 Industrial Technology Practical Project and Folio 30/5/15 3 Mathematics Examination 6/5/15 Mathematics General Examination 6/5/15 Modern History Part 1: Presentation (Ongoing) 6/5/15 4 Ancient History Examination – in class 11/5/15 Mathematics Ext 1 Examination 12/5/15 5 Economics Test – Topics 1, 2 & 3 18/5/15 Business Studies Business Management and Nature of Business – in task 18/5/15 Hospitality Class Topic Test 18/5/15 Modern History Part 2: Hand in Report (Ongoing) 22/5/15 6 Mathematics Accelerated Test 26/5/15 PDHPE In class Exam 25/5/15 Physics Practical Exam in class 25/5/15 - P1& 2 PVDI Journalism – in class 27/5/15 Senior Science In class practical 25/5/15 P1 & 2 7 Design and Technology Research Task – Hand in 3/6/15 8 Chemistry In class examination 12/6/15 - P3 & 4 English Advanced Module C - Hand in before school 9/6/15 English Standard Module A - Hand in before school 9/6/15 Industrial Technology Industry Study 10/6/15 Music Portfolio Topic 2 – Popular Music 12/6/15 – P6 SLR Resistance Training programme – Hand in task 10/6/15 9 Drama Play building and Log Book in class 15/6/15 – 18/6/15 Studies of Religion 2 Research and Report – Islam 16/6/15 Visual Arts Case Studies - Hand in before School - 8.15-8.35am 23/6/15 10 Biology In practical exam 22/6/15 Legal Studies Research Task: The Individual and the Law 24/6/15 Marine Studies Case Study 23/6/15 Visual Design Cross media and cultural cut ups/reuse, recycle, re create – in class 22/6/15 YEAR 11/2015 TERM 3
In 25/3/15 In class 11/5/15 In class 26/8/15 Type of Task Research Task (Hand in) Examination Source Analysis (Hand in) Preliminary Examination Component being assessed Syllabus Weighting Knowledge and Understanding of Course Content 40% 5 10 10 15 Source-based Skills 20% 20 Historical Inquiry and Research 20% 15 5 Communication of Historical understanding in appropriate forms 20% 5 5 5 5 Outcomes P3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6,4.1, 4.2 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, 4.1,4.2 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, 4.2 Task Weighting 100% 25 15 35 25 * No more than 40% weighting may be allocated to tests and examinations Ancient History - Summary of Internal Assessment Internal Assessment Weighting % In designing an assessment program that maintains the weightings of each course component the following distribution of areas of assessment should be observed: Knowledge and Understanding of Course Content 40% Source-based Skills 20% Historical Inquiry and Research 20% Communication of Historical Understanding in appropriate forms 20% 100% Objectives A student develops knowledge and understanding about: People and events in the context of their time Change and continuity over time Key historical terms, themes and concepts Significant historiographical issues
P10 Identifies and describes the evidence for evolution P11 Identifies and implements improvements to investigation plans P12 Discusses the validity and reliability of data gathered from investigations and secondary sources P13 Identifies appropriate terminology and reporting styles to communicate information and understanding in biology P14 Draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information P15 Implements strategies to work effectively as an individual or as a team member Assessment Task Distribution and Weighting Table Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Date of Task Term 1, Week 9 25/3/15 8.15am – 8.35am Term 2, Week 5 18/5/15 Term 3, Week 5 Presentation 10/8/15 - Ongoing Term 3, Week 7 Written Plan Hand in on 28/8/15 at 8.15 – 8.35am Term 3, Exam Weeks 9 & 10 Type of Task Research Task Business Management and Nature of Business Business Planning Task Preliminary Exam Component being assessed Syllabus Weighting Knowledge and Understanding of Course Content 40% 5 5 15 15 Stimulus-based Skills 20% 10 10 Inquiry and Research 20% 10 10 Communication of Business Information, Ideas and Issues in 20% 5 5 5 5
P 5.3 Communicates business information, ideas and issues relevantbusiness terminology and concepts in appropriate forms P 5.4 Uses planning and review strategies effectively to manage complex tasks and techniques appropriately in business contexts P 5.5 Works independently and in groups to achieve appropriate goals in set timeframes P 5.6 Applies mathematical concepts appropriately in business situations ** No more than 50% weighting may be allocated to and examinations. Assessment Task Distribution and Weighting Table Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Date of Task Term 1, Week 8 20/3/15 Term 3, Week 4 7/8/15 Term 3, Weeks 9-10 Type of Task C6-2 Nature of Religion Research Research Task B6-1 Mission, Leadership and Ministry Exam A6-1 Christology Component being assessed Syllabus Weighting The Nature of Religion 20 20 Mission, Leadership and Ministry 20 20 Christology 10 10 Outcomes Task Weighting 50 20 20 10 Catholic Studies – Preliminary Course Outcomes A student: C6.2.1 Appreciates how religion explores and explains the enduring questions of life and experience. C6.2.3 Describes the religious dimension of human experience and the variety of ways in which people express their relationship with God.
P14 Draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information Assessment Task Distribution and Weighting Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Date of Task Term 2, Week 2 30/5/15 Term 2, Week 7 3/6/15 Term 3, Week 6 19/8/15 Term 3, Weeks 9 &10 Type of Task Design Fundamentals (Let’s Build a Pool) Hand in Research Task (Frank Gehry) Hand in TASK 4 Practical and Folio Preliminary Exam Component being assessed Syllabus Weighting Design Projects 50% 15% 5% 25% 5% Presentation of Research 25% 10% 5% 10% Design Theory 25% 10% 15% Outcomes P1.1, P3.1, P4.1, P5.2, P6.2 P2.1, P2.2, P5.3, P6.1, P4.1, P4.3, P5.1, P5.2, P6.1 P1.1, P2.2, P3.1, P4.3 Task Weighting 100% 25% 20% 35% 20% Design and Technology – Summary of Internal Assessment Internal Assessment Weighting %
Assessment Task Distribution and Weighting Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Date of Task Term 1, Week 8 Periods 3 & 4 20/3/15 Term 2, Week 9 15/6/15 – 18/6/15 Term 3, Week 7 24/8/14 – 28/8/15 Term 3 Week 9 & 10 Type of Task Performance Playbuilding and Logbook Course Production Examination Term 1, Week 9 23/3/15 Essay Component being assessed Syllabus Weighting Making 45% 10 15 10 10 Performing 25% 5 5 15 Critically Studying 30% 10 10 10 Outcomes P1.1, 1.3 – 1.8, P2.1, 2.3 – 2.6, P3.1- 3.4 P1.1 – 1.8, P2.1 – 2.6, P3.1, 3.4 P1.1 – 1.8, P2.1- 2.6, P3.1-3.4 P1.4, 1.6 P3.2, 3.3 Task Weighting 100% 25% 30% 25% 20% Drama – Summary of Internal Assessment Component Weighting% Making 40 Performing 30 Critically Studying 30 100%
8.15am – 8.35am Period 5 Type of Task Extended Response and Research In class test Topics 1, 2 & 3 Media File and Statistical Research - Group Presentation - Written Response (Topics 4 & 4) Final Preliminary Examinations – Topics 4 - 6 Component being assessed Syllabus Weighting Knowledge and Understanding 40% 5 5 15 15 Stimulus-based Skills 20% 10 10 Inquiry and Research 20% 5 15 Communication of Economic information, ideas and issues in inappropriate forms 20% 5 5 5 5 Outcomes P1,2,7,8,9,10,12 P1,2,3,7,8,9,10 All outcomes Task Weighting 100% 15% 20% 35% 30% * No more than 50% weighting may be allocated to tests and examinations Economics – Summary of Internal Assessment Component Weighting% Knowledge and Understanding of Course Content 40 Stimulus-based Skills 20 Inquiry and Research 20 Communication of Economic Information, Ideas and Issues in Appropriate Forms 20 100% Objectives A student will develop knowledge and understanding about: The economic behaviour of individuals, firms, institutions and governments The function and operation of markets The operation and management of economies Contemporary economic problems and issues facing individuals, firms and governments
HSC Component being assessed Syllabus Weighting Area of Study – Journey 40% 25 15 Module B: Close Study of Texts: Bruce Dawe 20% 15 5 Mod A: The Art of Persuasion: Animal Farm 20% 15 5 Our in Texts: Inheritance and Redfern Now 20% 15 5 Outcomes P3-5, P7-9, P11-12 P1-10, P12 P1-10, 12 P1-11 P1-11 Task Weighting 100% 25% 15% 15% 15% 30% * No more than 30% weightings may be allocated to tests and examinations English (Standard) – Summary of Internal Assessment Syllabus Components Syllabus Component Weighting % Modes to be assessed across the components % Area of Study 40 Listening 15 and Society – Growing Up 30 Speaking 15 Close Study of Text – Film 30 Reading 25 Total 100 Writing 30 Viewing/Representing 15
and Two HSC Component assessed Syllabus Weighting Area of Study – Journeys 40% 25 15 Poetry – Texts in Time: Mod C 20% 15 5 Critical Study of Text – Shakespeare’s Othello: Mod B 20% 15 5 Comparative Study of Texts: Mod A 20% 15 5 Outcomes P3-5, P7-9, P11-12 P1-10, P12 P1-10, P12 P1-11 Task Weighting 100% 25% 15% 15% 15% 30% No more than 30% weightings may be allocated to tests and examinations. English (Extension 1) Assessment Schedule 2015 Preliminary Year Assessment Task Distribution and Weighting Table Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Date of Task Term 2, Week 2 Term 2 Week 7 Term 3, Weeks 9/10 Type of Task
P5 Understands the concept of a function and the relationship between a function and its graph P6 Relates the derivative of a function to the slope of its graph P7 Determines the derivative of a function through routine application of the rules of differentiation P8 Understands and uses the language and notation of calculus Assessment Task Distribution and Weighting Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Date of Task Term 1, Week 7 10/3/15 Term 2, Week 3 6/5/15 Term 3, Week 1 17/7/15 Term 3, 9-10 Type of Task Class Test Examination Class Test Preliminary Exam Component being assessed Syllabus Weighting Concepts, skills and techniques 50% 7.5 12.5 12.5% 17.5% Reasoning and communication 50% 7.5 12.5 12.5% 17.5% Outcomes MGP 1-6,9,10 MGP 1-7,9,10 MGP 2-10 MGP 1-10 Task Weighting 100% 15% 25% 25% 35% Mathematics (General) – Summary of Internal Assessment Component Weightings Concepts, skills and techniques: Use of concepts, skills and techniques to solve mathematical problems in a wide range of theoretical and practical concepts. 50 Reasoning and communication: Application of reasoning and communication in appropriate forms to construct mathematical arguments and proofs ad to interpret and use mathematical models. 50 Total % 100
Test Examination Class Test Final Preliminary Exam Component being assessed Syllabus Weighting Concepts, skills and techniques 50% 7.5% 12.5% 12.5% 17.5% Reasoning and communication 50% 7.5% 12.5% 12.5% 17.5% Outcomes PE2, PE3 PE5, PE6, PE8 PE3, PE4, PE5, PE2-PE11 Task Weighting 100% 15% 25% 25% 35% Mathematics Extension 1 – Summary of Internal Assessment Component Weightings Concepts, skills and techniques: Use of concepts, skills and techniques to solve mathematical problems in a wide range of theoretical and practical concepts. 50 Reasoning and communication: Application of reasoning and communication in appropriate forms to construct mathematical arguments and proofs ad to interpret and use mathematical models. 50 Total % 100 Measuring attainment of the assessment components will involve assessing a student’s ability in relation to aspects of the Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1 and Mathematics Extension 2 courses such as: Concepts, skills and techniques • recalling mathematical terminology and concepts • identifying the nature of mathematical problems from theoretical and practical contexts, and appropriate techniques for solution • applying appropriate techniques to solve routine problems. Reasoning and communication • interpreting information from theoretical and practical contexts given in written, diagrammatic or graphical form, and representing given information in other ways • explaining terminology, concepts, techniques for solution or aspects of a solution, using written and/or spoken language and diagrams • interpreting and using mathematical models, and constructing mathematical arguments and proofs to solve familiar and unfamiliar problems • evaluating methods of solution in terms of efficiency and breadth of application, and recognising limitations to the validity of solutions. Notes on assessment of Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1 and Mathematics Extension 2 Teachers may use discretion in determining the manner in which they allocate tasks within the course content. Up to 20% of the internal assessment mark submitted to the Board of Studies for the Mathematics course may be based on the Preliminary course.
Assessment Task Distribution and Weighting Table Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Date of Task Term 1, Week 8, 8.15 – 8.35 20/3/15 Term 2, 22/5/15 Ongoing Term 3, Week 6, 17/8/15 Term 3 9 - 10 Type of Task Research Essay (Hand in Task) Structured Responses Source Analysis (In class) Preliminary Exam Component being assessed Syllabus Weighting Knowledge and Understanding of Content 40% 10 15 15 Source-Based Skills 20% 15 5 Historical Inquiry and Research 20% 10 10 Communication of Historical Understanding in Appropriate Forms 20% 5 10 5 Outcomes P1.2, 2.1, 4.1, 4.2 P1.1, 2.1, 3.4, 4.2 P3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2 P1.1, 2.1, 3.3, 3.4, 4.2 Task Weighting 100% 25 35 20 20 * No more than 40% weightings may be allocated to tests and examinations. Modern History – Summary of Internal Assessment Component Weighting % Knowledge and understanding of content 40 Source-based skills 20 Historical inquiry and research 20 Communication of Historical understanding in appropriate forms 20
M4 generates images and as representations/simulations in the making of photographs and/or videos and/or digital images M5 develops different techniques suited to artistic intentions in the making of photographs and/or videos and/or digital images M6 takes into account issues of Work Health and Safety in the making of photographs and/or videos and/or digital works Critical and Historical Studies CH1 generates in their critical and historical practice ways to interpret and explain photography and/or video and/or digital imaging CH2 investigates the roles and relationships among the concepts of artist, work, world and audience in critical and historical investigations CH3 distinguishes between different points of view and offers interpretive accounts in critical and historical studies CH4 explores ways in which histories, narratives and other accounts can be built to explain practices and interests in the fields of photography and/or video and/or digital imaging CH5 recognises how photography and/or video and/or digital imaging are used in various fields of cultural production Assessment Task Distribution and Weighting Table Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Date of Task Term 1, Week 8 16/3/15 Term 2, Week 6 25/5/15 Term 3, Week 5 14/8/15 Term 3, Weeks 9-10 Type of Task In class exam Practical exam Research Task - Dashboard Submission Preliminary Examination Component being assessed Syllabus Weighting Knowledge and understanding 40% 5 10 10 15 Planning and conducting first-hand investigations 30% 5 10 5 10
Analyses the impact of professionalism in sport strategies to achieve performance goal Demonstrates leadership skills and a capacity to work cooperatively in movement context Makes strategic plans to overcome the barriers to personal and community health Demonstrates competence and confidence in movement contexts Recognises the skills and abilities required to adopt roles that support health, safety and physical activity Assessment Task Distribution and Weighting Table Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Date of Task Term 1, Week 10 2/4/15 Term 3, Week 1 17/7/15 Term 3, Weeks 9-10 Type of Task In class task Nature of Religion and Beliefs. Research and Report on one religious tradition: Judaism (Hand in) Preliminary Exam Component assessed Syllabus Weighting Knowledge and Understanding of Course Content 20 5 15 10 Source-based Skills 10 5 5 Investigation and Research 10 10 Communication of Information, Ideas and Issues in Appropriate Forms 10 5 5 Outcomes P1-2, P6-9 P3-9 P1-6,8,9 Task Weighting 50 15 15 20
Assessment Task Distribution and Weighting Table Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Date of Task Term 1, Week 6 6/3/15 Term 1, Week 10 2/4/15 Term 2, Week 9 16/6/15 Term 3, Weeks 9-10 Type of Task In class task Nature of Religion and Beliefs. Written report: Religions of Ancient Origin Research and Report on one Religious Tradition: Islam Preliminary Exam Component assessed Syllabus Weighting Knowledge and Understanding of Course Content 40% 5 10 10 15 Skills 20% 5 5 10 Investigation and Research 20% 5 5 10 Communication of Information, Ideas and Issues in Appropriate Forms 20% 5 5 5 5 Outcomes P1-2, P6,8,9 P1-2, P6-9 P3-9 P1-9 Task Weighting 100% 20% 20% 20% 40% Studies of Religion – Summary of Internal Assessment