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2 Outcomes Assessed (Syllabus) Knowledge and understanding of: the physical, chemical, biological, social, historical and economic factors that interact in agricultural production systems the impact of innovation, ethics and current issues on Australian agricultural systems Knowledge, understanding and skills required to manage agricultural production systems in a socially and environmentally responsible manner Knowledge of, and skills in, decision-making and the evaluation of technology and management techniques used in sustainable agricultural production and marketing Skills in effective research, experimentation and communication The Armidale School Agriculture Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Plant Production Week 4 H1.1, H2.1 Half Yearly H1.1, H2.2 H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H3.4 Farm Product Study Week 6 H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H3.4 Elective H4.1, H5.1 Trial HSC Exams Week 4/5 All Weighting 15% 10% 15% 40% 5% 20% 15% 40% 20% 20% Total 15% 15% 20% 20% 30% 100%

3 Ancient History Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 4 Cities of Vesuvius Sparta The Greek World BC Hatshepsut Trial Exam Component Source Study Short Answer Responses Mid-Course Exam Oral and Research Task End of Course Examination Weighting Week 6 Week 1 Weeks 4/5 H2.1; H3.1; H3.2; H3.3; H3.5; H4.1 H1.1; H2.1; H3.3; H4.1 H2.1; H3.1; H3.3; H4.2 H1.1; H2.1; H3.1; H3.6; H4.1; H4.2 H1.1; H2.1; H3.3; H4.1; H4.2 Knowledge and Understanding of Course Content 10% 15% 15% 40% Source-Based Skills 10% 5% 5% 20% Historical Inquiry and Research Communication of Historical Understanding in Appropriate Forms 10% 10% 20% 5% 5% 5% 5% 20% Total 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 100%

4 Biology Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Component Secondary sources investigation Week 4 H1, H5, H12, H13, H14 Mid-course examination H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H9 Planning and performing a practical task Week 3 H2, H3, H4, H11, H12 Performing and reporting a first-hand investigation H2, H9, H11, H12, H13, H14 Trial HSC examination Week 4/5 H3, H4, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H13, H14 Weight Knowledge and understanding of the history, nature and practice of biology, applications and uses of biology and their implications for society and the environment, and current uses, research and development in biology; cell ultrastructure and processes, biological diversity, environmental interactions, mechanisms of inheritance and biological evolution. Skills in planning and conducting first-hand investigations; gathering and processing first-hand data; gathering and processing relevant information from secondary sources. Skills in communicating information and understanding; developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques; working individually and in teams. 5% 10% 30% 45% 5% 10% 10% 25% 5% 5% 5% 10% 5% 30% Total 15% 15% 15% 20% 35% 100%

5 Business Studies Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task Weight Finance Operations (Topic Test) Mid Course Exam Marketing (Marketing Plan Analysis) Trial HSC Exam Week 4/5 H1, H5, H7, H8, H9, H10 H2, H4, H5, H9 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H8, H9, H10 H3, H4, H6, H7, H8, H9 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H8, H9, H10 Knowledge/ Understanding Stimulus based skills 40 5% 5% 10% 10% 10% 20 10% 10% Enquiry and research 20 10% 10% Communication 20 10% 10% Total % 15% 20% 20% 30%

6 Components The Armidale School Chemistry Topic Focus Course Outcomes Weight Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 First-Hand Investigation Production of Materials H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13, H14, H15 Mid Course Examination Production of Materials The Acidic Environment H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13, H14, H15 Open-Ended Investigation Chemical Monitoring & Management Week 8 H2, H3, H6, H7, H8, H9, H16 Research Any/ all Module/s Week 1 H1, H3, H5, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H12, H13, H14 Trial HSC Examination Production of Materials The Acidic Environment Chemical Monitoring & Management Option Knowledge and understanding of: the history, nature, and practice of chemistry, applications and uses of chemistry and their implications for society and the environment, and current issues, research and developments in 40% 10% 5% 5% 20% chemistry atomic structure and periodic table, energy, chemical reactions, carbon chemistry and stoichiometry Skills in planning and conducting first-hand investigations and in communicating information and understanding 30% 5% 3% 17% 5% based on these investigations Skills in scientific thinking, problem-solving, and in communicating understanding and conclusions 30% 5% 2% 10% 10% 3% Week 4/5 TOTALS 100% 10% 15% 15% 32% 28%

7 Design and Technology Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Week 9 Outcomes Weighting Project Proposal Innovation Case Study Week 4/5 Mid Course Exam MDP Trial HSC Exam H4.2, H4.3, H5.1, H6.1, H6.2 H1.1, H1.2, H4.1, H5.2 40% 25% 5% 10% 60% 20% 5% 25% Total 20% 25% 10% 25% 20%

8 Drama Component Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Australian Drama and Theatre H1.1, H1.2, H1.3 H1.5, H1.7, H1.9 H2.3 H2.4, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H3.4 H3.5 Studies in Drama and Theatre Week 8 H1.1, H1.2, H1.3 H1.5, H1.7, H1.9 H2.3 H2.4, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H3.4 H3.5 MID COURSE EXAM H3.1, H3.2, H3.3 IP & GP Logbook Submission Week 8 H1.2, H1.3, H1.5, H1.7, H1.9, H3.2, H3.3, H3.5 TRIAL HSC EXAM Week 4/5 H1.1, H1.2, H1.3 H1.4, H1.6, H1.8 H1.9, H2.1, H2.2 H2.3, H2.4, H3.2 H3.3, H3.5 Making IP 10% GP 10% IP Submission/ Performance 20% Performing Performance workshop & response of selected scenes from texts 10% Performance workshop & response of selected scenes from texts 10% Group Performance 10% Critically Studying Written reflection 5% Written reflection 5% Exam Essays 10% HSC-style written paper 10% Total 15% 15% 10% 20% 40%

9 Economics Task Type Weighting Knowledge and Understanding 40% of Course Content Stimulus Based Skills 20% Enquiry and Research 20% Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 In-class test, (objective response and shortanswer questions) Week 9 Research and related inclass extended response: Global economy and Australia s Place in the Global Economy H3, H4, H9, H10, H12 H5, H6, H7, H9, H10, H12 Mid Course Exam H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H11 Week 9 Research and related inclass extended response: Economic Issues and Economic Policies and Management H1, H2, H8, H10 Week 4/5 Trial HSC Exam H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H11 5% 5% 10% 5% 15% 5% 5% 10% 10% 10% Communication of Economic Information, Ideas and Issues in Appropriate Forms 20% 5% 5% 5% 5% Total % 20% 20% 20% 30%

10 English - Standard Course Content Weighting Language Modes Weighting Outcomes Task Due Date(s) Notes on Tasks AOS Module A Module B Module C Listening Speaking Reading Writing Viewing/ Representing Total 40% 20% 20% 20% 15% 15% 25% 30% 15% % 3, 4, 6, 11 1 Area of Study Listening 15% 15% 15% 4, 7, 8, 9, 11 1, 2, 4, a Module A Viewing/ Representing AOS Mid-Course Exam (Reading/Writing) 15% 15% 15% 10% 5% 5% 10% 3, 6, 12, 13 3b Module B Reading/Writing 15% 10% 5% 15% 3, 4, 5, 6 4 Week 9 Module C Speaking 15% 15% 15% 5 Week 4/5 Trial Exams 15% 5% 5% 5% 10% 20% 30%

11 English - Advanced Course Content Weighting Language Modes Weighting Outcomes Task Due Date(s) Notes on Tasks AOS Module A Module B Module C Listening Speaking Reading Writing Viewing/ Representing Total 40% 20% 20% 20% 15% 15% 25% 30% 15% % 3, 4, 6, 11 1, 2, 2A, 4, 10 1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 13 5, 9, 12, 12A 3, 6, 7, 8, 12A, 13 1, 2, 3, 4, a 3b Week Week Area of Study: Listening Module A: Viewing/ Representing AOS: Mid-Course Exam (Reading/Writing) Module B: Reading/Writing Module C: Speaking 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 10% 5% 5% 10% 15% 10% 5% 15% 15% 15% 15% Trial Exams 15% 5% 5% 5% 10% 20% 30%

12 English Extension 1 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Components (Syllabus) Weighting (Syllabus) Date:, Week 8-9 Date:, Week 6 Date:, Week 4-5 Total Speech and Notes on Related Text Creative Writing Trial Exam Speaking/Listening Reading/Writing Viewing/Representing Outcomes H1, H2, H4 H1, H3 H1, H2, H3 50

13 English Studies Course Content Weighting Language Modes Weighting Outcomes Task Due Date(s) Notes on Tasks Mandatory Module Elective Module 1 Elective Module 2 Text Forms Skills Language Use Individual/ Collaborative Total 40% 20% 20% 30% 30% 25% 15% % H1.1; H1.3; H2.1; H3.2 H1.4; H2.2; H2.3; H3.1 H1.2; H1.4; H3.1; H4.1; H4.2 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3, 2014, 2015 Week 4, 2015 Mandatory HSC Module: In-class Test Elective Module 2: Mid-Course Exam Elective Module 3 + Mandatory HSC Module: Trial Exam 30% 10% 10% 10% 30% 30% 10% 10% 10% 30% 10% 30% 10% 10% 5% 15% 40%

14 French Continuers Components Outcomes Weightings Task 1 In Class Task 2 In Class Task 3 Mid Course Exam Task 4 In Class Task 5 Trial HSC Exam Week 6 Week 9 Week 4/5 Speaking 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.1, 4.2, % 5% 10% Listening and Responding 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, % 5% 5% 10% Reading and Responding 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, % 5% 5% 10% 15% Writing in French 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2, % 5% 5% Total 100% 10% 10% 20% 20% 40%

15 Component The Armidale School Geography Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 In-class test (objective response and short answer) on Urban Places Week 9 H1, H3, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, Fieldwork report on Ecosystems at Risk Week 9 H1, H2, H5, H8, H9, H10, H11, H13 Mid-course examination H1, H2, H3, H4, H12 Trial HSC examination Week 4/5 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H10, H11, H12, H13 Weighting Knowledge and understanding of course content Geographical tools and skills Geographical inquiry and research including field work Communication of geographical information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms 5% 5% 10% 20% 40% 5% 5% 5% 5% 20% 5% 15% 20% 5% 5% 5% 5% 20% Total 20% 30% 20% 30% 100%

16 Japanese Continuers Components Outcomes Weightings Task 1 In Class Task 2 In Class Task 3 Mid Course Exam Task 4 In Class Task 5 Trial HSC Exam Week 5 Term1 Week 6 Week 9 Week 4/ 5 Speaking 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, % 10% 10% Listening and Responding 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, % 10% 5% 10% Reading and Responding 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, % 15% 15% 10% Writing in Japanese 2.1, 2.2, % 5% 5% 5% Total % 20% 25% 10% 35%

17 Legal Studies Components (syllabus) Weighting (syllabus) Task 1 Week 9, 2015 Task 2, Task 3 Week 5, Task 4 Week 3, Task 5 Course Structure Knowledge and understanding of course content Research Communication Crime and Human Rights Multiple choice and short answer questions Crime Mid Course Examination Human Rights Crime Human Rights Media File Presentation of a Contemporary issue Human Rights Family HSC related Research task Short Essays Family Weeks 4/5 Trial HSC Exam Section I: Crime and Human Rights Section II: Crime Section III: Family Indigenous Peoples Total Outcomes H1, H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H8, H9 ph6, H7, H9, H10 H8, H9, H10 H7, H8, H9 H6, H7, H9, H10

18 Modern History Components (Syllabus) Task One: World War : A Source- Based Study Source Study Week 6 H1.1, H1.2, H3.2, H3.3, H3.4, H3.5, H4.1, H4.2 Task Two: Personality Research and Oral Presentation Week 6 H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H3.2, H3.5, H4.1, H4.2 Task Three: Part!!: National Study: Weimar Republic Mid-Course Exam, H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H3.1, H3.4, H3.5, H4.1, H4.2 Task Four: Conflict in Europe Research Essay, Week 1 H1.1, H1.2, H3.2, H3.3, H3.4, H3.5, H4.1, H4.2 Task Five: Complete Course Trial HSC Exam Week 4/5 H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H3.3, H3.4, H4.1, H4.2 Weighting (Syllabus) Knowledge and understanding of content 10% 10% 20% 40% Source-based skills 10% 10% 20% Historical inquiry and research Communication of historical understanding in appropriate forms 10% 10% 20% 10% 10% 20% Total 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 100%

19 General Mathematics 1 Task Date Task Description Outcomes Assessed Concepts, Skills & Techniques Reasoning & Communication Total Weighting of Task % Task 1 Week 6 Focus Study: MG1H-2, M12H-3, MG1H-5, MG1H-7, MG1H % Task 2 Mid year Examination All topics to date MG1H-1, MG1H-2, MG1H-3, MG1H-4, MG1H-5, MG1H-7, MG1H-9, MG1H % Task 3 Week 1 Focus Study: MG1H-1, MG1H-2, MG1H-3, MG1H-4, MG1H-5, MG1H-7, MG1H-9, MG1H % Task 4 Week 4&5 HSC Trial Examination All topics MG1H-1, MG1H-2, MG1H-3, MG1H-4, MG1H-5, MG1H-6, MG1H-7, MG1H-8, MG1H-9, MG1H % Total = 100%

20 General Mathematics 2 Task Date Task Description Outcomes Assessed Concepts, Skills & Techniques Reasoning & Communication Total Weighting of Task % Task 1 Week 6 Focus Study: Mathematics and Health MG2H-2, MG2H-3, MG2H-5, MG2H-7, MG2H % Task 2 Mid year Examination All topics to date MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-3, MG2H-4, MG2H-5, MG2H-7, MG2H-9, MG2H % Task 3 Week 1 Focus Study: Mathematics and Resources MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-3, MG2H-4, MG2H-5, MG2H-7, MG2H-9, MG2H % Task 4 Week 4&5 HSC Trial Examination All topics MG2H-1, MG2H-2, MG2H-3, MG2H-4, MG2H-5, MG2H-6, MG2H-7, MG2H-8, MG2H-9, MG2H % Total = 100%

21 Mathematics Task Date Task Description Outcomes Assessed Concepts, Skills & Techniques Reasoning & Communication Total Weighting of Task % Task 1 Week 9 Skills and Knowledge Test Series & Quadratics Function H2, H5, H % Task 2 Mid year Examination All topics to date P2 P8 H2, H4 H % Task 3 Week 1 Class Test Trigonometric, Exponential and Logarithm Functions H2, H4, H5, H6, H % Task 4 Week 4&5 HSC Trial Examination All topics P2 P8 H2 H % Total = 100%

22 Mathematics Extension 1 Task Date Task Description Outcomes Assessed Concepts, Skills & Techniques Reasoning & Communication Total Weighting of Task % Task 1 Week 4 Skills and Knowledge Test Mathematical Induction & Parametrics PE3, PE4, HE % Task 2 Mid year Examination All topics to date PE2 PE6 HE 2, HE % Task 3 Week 9 Class Test Physical Applications of Calculus HE3, HE % Task 4 Week 4&5 Trial HSC Examination All topics PE2 PE6 HE2 - HE % Total = 100%

23 Mathematics Extension 2 Task Date Task Description Outcomes Assessed Concepts, Skills & Techniques Reasoning & Communication Total Weighting of Task % Task 1 Week 3 Skills and Knowledge Test Complex Numbers & Graphing E2, E3, E6, E % Task 2 Mid year Examination: All topics to date HE2-HE7 E2, E3, E4, E6, E % Task 3 Week 1 Integration & Volumes Task E2, E7, E8, E % Task 4 Week 4&5 HSC Trial Examination All topics HE2 HE7 E2 E % Total = 100%

24 Component The Armidale School Music 1 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Compositional activities representing current topic Due Date Week 5 Viva voce on current topic supported with detailed aural analyses Week 9 MID COURSE EXAM TRIAL HSC EXAM Presentation of Electives 1 and 2. Depending on the elective this may be a performance; a musicology viva voce; or material from the composition portfolio Week 4, 5 ELECTIVE 3 Depending on the elective this may be a performance; a musicology viva voce; or material from the composition portfolio Weighting 10% 10% 25% 40% 15% Outcomes H3, H4, H7, H10 H4, H5, H6, H10, H11 H1, H2, H4, H5, H6, H10 H1*, H2*, H3*, H4*, H5*, H6*, H7*, H8*, H9*, H10*, H11* Performance Core 10 % Composition Core 10% Musicology Core 10% Aural Core Aural examination 10% Aural paper 15% Elective 1 15% Elective 2 15% Week 6 H1*, H2*, H3*, H4*, H5*, H6*, H7*, H8*, H9*, H10*, H11* Elective 3 15% * Appropriate outcomes selected based on the elective options of each student

25 Personal Development, Health & Physical Education HSC Assessment Tasks -2014/15 Due Date Task No.1 Task No.2 Task No.3 Task No. 4 Task No.5 Task No.6 Week Research assignment Week Performance Analysis 2015 Mid year exam Week Guide Book Week Video Analysis Week 4 & Trial Exam Knowledge & Understanding 40% Skills in influencing personal & community health and taking action to improve participation and performance in physical activity. 30% Skills in critical thinking 30% Outcomes H1,H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H14, H15, H16 H7, H8, H9, H10, H11, H16, H17 H1,H2, H3, H4, H5, H14, H15, H16 H8, H13, H16, H17. Component s Weighting Core 1 30% 15% 7.5% 7.5% Core 2 30% 15% 7.5% 7.5% Option A 20% 15% 5% Option B 20% 15% 5% TOTAL 100% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 25%

26 Physics Syllabus Outcomes H11, H12, H13, H14 H1, H4, H6, H7, H8, H9 H2, H3, H6, H7, H8, H10 Components Weight /topic 9.1 Physics Skills 30% 9.2 Space 20% 9.3 Motors and Generators 20% H2, H3, H4, H5 9.4 Ideas to Implementation 20% H1, H2, H3, H4 9.5 Quanta to Quarks/Astronomy 10% Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Week 5 Unseen Practical Task 10% SIP 5% 5% SIT 5% Week 3 Independent Research Task 15% SIT 15% 5% KU 5% 10% SIP 10% Mid Course Exam 5% KU 5% 5% KU 5% 5% KU 5% Seen Practical Task 5% SIP 5% 10% SIP 10% Week 4/5 Trial Exam 5% KU 2.5% SIT 2.5% 5% KU 2.5% SIT 2.5% 5% KU 2.5% SIT 2.5% 10% KU 7.5% SIT 2.5% Weight /task 100% 15% 30% 15% 15% 25% SIP = SKILLS IN PLANNING 30%, SIT = SKILLS IN THINKING 30%, KU = KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING 40%

27 Visual Arts Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Component VAPD Submission Case Study Due Date MID COURSE EXAM 2015 VAPD & Body of Work Submission 2015 Week 3 TRIAL HSC EXAM 2015 Week 4, 5 Weighting 15% 10% 10% 35% 30% Outcomes H9 H10 H7, H8 H1 H6 H1, H2, H3, H4 Art Making Art Criticism/ History Progress Check 15% 10% 10% VAPD 5% Body of Work 30% HSC-style Paper 30%

LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL RALLY ASSOCIATION

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