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YEAR 7 2020 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES

REVISED MAY 2020

2020 Year 7 Assessments –

Stage 4 - Year 7

Most students entering High School have completed Stage 3 in Years 5 and 6. Stage 4 consolidates Stage 3, introduces students to specialist teachers and a number of subjects not directly taught in primary school. English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE (Human Society and Its Environment - including Geography and History) and PDHPE (Personal Development, Health, Physical Education) are compulsory throughout Stages 4 and 5. Year 7 students will also study Drama, Music, Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) and Visual Arts. All students will also study one of four Languages - Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish throughout the year. Stage 4 students will sit for NAPLAN (literacy and numeracy) testing early in Term 2 of Year 7 and they will again be tested in Stage 5 in Year 9. The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has revised its curriculum to reflect the needs of students entering a changing world. All courses are designed to equip students with the skills to be successful in the demanding and dynamic world beyond school. The Parents page on the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has information about Stage 3, Stage 4, Stage 5 and Stage 6. It also has links to other websites that may be of interest to both students and parents. This booklet outlines the key assessments students will be required to complete in the subjects they study in Year 7. Students should familiarise themselves with this information. Please be aware that times are indicative and may be varied with notice from the teacher. I am confident that this booklet will provide a useful guide to study at St Ives High School. Mark Watson Principal


YEAR 7 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES 2020

CONTENTS

Page Guide for Assessment Tasks ...................................................................... 4 Creative Arts

Music .................................................................................................. 6

Visual Arts ........................................................................................... 7

English

Drama ................................................................................................. 8

English ................................................................................................ 9

Human Society & Its Environment (HSIE) History and Geography ....................................................................... 10 History Extension and Geography Extension ...................................... 11 Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Chinese, Japanese ............................................................................. 12 French, Spanish, Italian ...................................................................... 13 Mathematics Mathematics ........................................................................................ 14 Mathematics Accelerated .................................................................... 15 Personal Development, Health, Physical Education (PDHPE) ................... 16 Science ...................................................................................................... 17 Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) Technology Mandatory Course ........................................................... 18

For further information on syllabus outcomes and course descriptors visit: www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au

06/20

http://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/


2020 YEAR 7 ASSESSMENTS Regular Homework Students have non-assessment assignments and regular homework that aims to develop skills and enhance understanding. The following guide does not include this homework. Completing homework is one of the conditions of completing a course satisfactorily. Students “must apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences in the course provided by the school”. Advice for Assessment Tasks Students are responsible for ensuring they attend all of their scheduled exams and assessment tasks and for:

• regularly checking the Student Portal for assessment task notifications • carefully checking their assessment dates and the venue • having the correct, approved equipment for each exam • wearing full school uniform • behaving in a manner that does not interfere with the performance of others • leaving mobile phones and electronic/digital devices switched to silent and

inside their bags Taking holidays with school terms Students must inform their teachers if they have reason to expect that they might be absent from an assessment task. Such notice should be given as soon as possible. Vacations taken outside normal school holidays will not be accepted as a valid reason for absence from assessment tasks, unless granted written permission from the Principal. In these circumstances, hand-in tasks should be given/sent to the teacher before the anticipated absence or on the due date (emailed etc). Alternative arrangements for missed written exams should be negotiated with the Head Teacher of the subject. Failure to submit assessment task on the due date Hand-in or online assessments: the completed portion of the assessment must be submitted digitally. On return to school, students • are to provide appropriate documentation from your parent or doctor to your

teacher as soon as you return to school; • should approach their class teacher to make arrangements for the missed task

or an alternative task to be completed. Failure to do so will result in the student losing 10% each day, after three days the student will receive zero.

If Suspended on the Day of an Assessment Task Unless forbidden by the Principal, a suspended student is required to attend school during the time in which the Assessment Task is being conducted, unless an alternative arrangement is made with the teacher / Head Teacher. If the Assessment Task is in the form of a written submission, the student must arrange for it to be emailed, faxed or handed to the class teacher or relevant KLA Head Teacher by the due date. Failure to comply with the above will result in a zero (0) mark being awarded for the task.


Attendance Satisfactory completion of courses is judged, among other things, by student attendance and level of involvement in class, as well as the assignments and homework completed, and the level of achievement. School Review of Assessments Following discussion with the class teacher; students who do not agree with the teacher’s judgment of the worth of an individual assessment task or who consider that their final grade for any course is not correct (on the basis of feedback on their performance and results during the course), have a right to appeal to the Head Teacher KLA of the subject. Malpractice Any behaviour carried out for the purpose of gaining an unfair advantage in the assessment process constitutes malpractice, or cheating. Students who cheat in an exam will be given a zero mark and other consequences. Malpractice in any form, including plagiarism, is unacceptable and may be awarded zero. Disability Provisions Students who believe they could be eligible for disability provisions during assessment tasks (such as separate supervision, rest breaks, writer etc) should apply to the Learning Support Teacher (Mr Daniel Moller). Students with Disability Confirmations from a medical professional should provide a copy with their application.


FACULTY: CREATIVE ARTS SUBJECT: MUSIC ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Topic Task Date (Term/Week)

Weighting (%)

Syllabus outcomes assessed Additional Information

SEMESTER 1

Duration Rhythm Composition and group performance Term 2 Week 2 10%

4.5 , 4.3

Polyrhythmic composition and ensemble performance

Research /Listening task Term 1 Week 10 10% 4.12 At home task including an interview.

Tone Colour/Expressive Techniques

Tone colour assignment Term 2 Week 5/6 15% 4.7 Create an online quiz in a given format

Listening task/s + homework Term 2 Week 5/6 15% 4.8 Short listening task/s and homework

sheets, from first and second term.

Half Yearly Reports SEMESTER 2

Pitch/Dynamics

Performance Assessment Term 3 Week 5/6 10% 4.2 . Performance of topic related solo or

ensemble piece.

Composition for instrument Term 3 Week 10 10% 4.5 Short composition relating to a given

classroom instrument.

Structure Yearly Exam Term 4 Week 4/5 15%

4.9 Multiple choice and short answer questions.

Practical Exam Term 4 Week 4/5 15% 4.3 Performance of topic related solo or

ensemble piece.

Yearly Reports


FACULTY: CREATIVE ARTS SUBJECT: VISUAL ARTS ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE


Weighting (%) Syllabus

outcomes assessed

Additional Information Mainstream Extension

SEMESTER 1

The World of Places and Spaces

The World of Nature

Portfolio of Images Term 2 Week 5 30% 7VA1/2 20% 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.9 of Art

Incorporating the Elements

VAPD Visual Arts Process Diary, Written tasks and Unit tests

Term 2 Week 5 20% 7VA1/2 15% 4.5, 4.7 Includes research task

7T Enrichment Task Term 2 Week 2 -- 7VA1/2 15% 4.4, 4.8 Gats Extension

Half Yearlv Reports SEMESTER2

The World of

People The World

of Objects

Portfolio of Images and Art Diary Term 3 Week 7 30% 7VA1/2 20%

4.2, 4.9 Incorporating the Elements of Art

VAPD Visual Arts Process Diary Written tasks and Unit tests

Term 4 Week 1 20% 7VA1/2 15% 4.5, 4.7

Includes research task

7T Enrichment Task Term 3 Week 8 7VA1/2 15% 4.4, 4.8 Gats Extension

Yearlv Reports


FACULTY: ENGLISH SUBJECT: DRAMA ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Topic Task Due Date (Term/Week)

Weighting (%) Outcomes Additional Information

Character Monologue Individual Performance

Term 2 From Week 9 30% 4.1.1

4.2.1 Individually students will plan, write and perform a character-based monologue.

Costume Design Workshop Task Term 3 From Week 7 30% 4.3.1

4.3.2

Individually students will design a costume for a character

explored in class.

Group Performance Group Performance Term 3 From Week 9 40%

4.1.3 4.2.2 4.2.3

In groups, students will plan, rehearse and present a polished performance to

a classroom audience.

Yearly Reports


FACULTY: ENGLISH SUBJECT: ENGLISH ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE


Weighting (%)

Syllabus outcomes assessed Focus

SEMESTER 1

Life Writing (Fiction and Non-fiction)

Assessment 1: Autobiography (hand in)

Term 1 Week 10-11 25% EN4-1A, EN4-2A,

EN4-7D & EN4-7D

Part 1: Visual Representation - Cover Part 2: Writing a Book Chapter

Close Study (Drama)

Assessment 2: Speech (prepared at home)

Term 2 Week 9-10 25% EN4-3B, EN4-5C &

EN4-9E

Part 1: Present a speech as a character Part 2: Reflection on speech

Half Yearly Reports SEMESTER Genre: Fantasy / Science Fiction (Novel and Film)

Assessment 3: Essay (in class)

Term 3 Week 9 25% EN4-3B Generic conventions and essay writing

Area of Study: Sustainability (Non-Fiction)

Assessment 4: Project (in class)

Term 4 Week 7

25% EN4-4B & EN4-6C Informing and persuading an audience

Yearly Reports

Note: Due dates are a guide and will be different for each Year 7 class. Each class will be given at least two weeks notice for assigned tasks.


FACULTY: HUMAN SOCIETY & ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE) SUBJECT: HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY

ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE


Weighting (%)


SEMESTER 1

What is History?

”How can historic sites help us understand societies and cultures?” Cross-curricular PBL task with LOTE)

Term 1 Week 11 30 HT4-6, HT4-8, HT4-9, HT4-10

This task is designed to develop skills in critical thinking, creativity and innovation. Students collaborate to create a product and present it to an authentic audience.

What is History?

Individual Essay

Term 1 Week 11

30 HT4-9, HT4-10

In this task, students individually use the PEEL scaffold to individually construct an essay about how historians draw evidence based conclusions.

Ancient Egypt Examination Term 2, Week 5 40 HT4-5, HT4-6 This examination will test students’ ability to interpret a range of sources.


Coral Reefs “How can we save the Great Barrier Reef?” Term 3 Week 10 30 GE4-2, GE4-3, GE4-5,

GE4-8


Coral Reefs Individual Letter

Term 3 Week 10

30 GE4-7 GE4-8

In this task, students use the PEEL scaffold to individually compose a letter to an official or politician who manages the Great Barrier Reef.

Geographic Skills Examination

Term 4

40 GE4-7 GE4-8

The exam will assess key skills,including reading maps of world and Australia, latitude and longitude, topographic mapping, climate graphs.

Yearly Reports


FACULTY: HUMAN SOCIETY & ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE) SUBJECT: HISTORY EXTENSION AND GEOGRAPHY EXTENSION (7HGHT) ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE


Weighting (%)


SEMESTER 1

What is History?

”How can historic sites help us understand societies and cultures?” Cross-curricular PBL task with LOTE)

Term 1 Week 11 30 HT4-6, HT4-8, HT4-9, HT4-10


What is History?

Individual Essay

Term 1 Week 11

30 HT4-9, HT4-10

In this task, students individually use the PEEL scaffold to individually construct an essay about how historians draw evidence based conclusions.

Ancient Egypt Examination Term 2 Week 5 40 HT4-5, HT4-6 This examination will test students’ ability to interpret a range of sources.


Coral Reefs “How can we save the Great Barrier Reef?” Term 3 Week 10 30 GE4-2, GE4-3, GE4-5,

GE4-8


Coral Reefs Individual Response

Term 3 Week 10

30 GE4-7 GE4-8

In this task, students use the PEEL scaffold to individually compose an essay which evaluates management strategies for the Great Barrier Reef.

Geographic Skills Examination

Term 4

40 GE4-7 GE4-8

The exam will assess key skills,including reading maps of world and Australia, latitude and longitude, topographic mapping, climate graphs.

Yearly Reports


FACULTY: LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE) SUBJECT: CHINESE, JAPANESE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Topic Task Date Weighting (%) Syllabus outcomes Additional Information

SEMESTER 1 The Target Language World (History/LOTE X-faculty PBL Presentations)

Group project with History classes – Digital presentation and short verbal explanation.

Term 1 Week 10

20%

LXX4-9U LXX4-11V

Students will identify and explain how a culturally relevant site reveals the culture that created it and why it should be conserved.

Celebrity Figure Auto-Bibliography Speech

Research about a celebrity: speaking presentation

Term 2 Week 8 30%

LXX4-4C LXX4-5U LXX4-7U

Students will be required to research an historical figure from their target language and introduce this person to the class in the target language.


Listening and Reading/Responding

Viewing a film: listening/ reading & responding

Term 3 Week 3 20%

LXX4-2C LXX4-3C LXX4-10V

Students will listen to and read unseen texts in the target language with comprehension questions in English.

Study Website

ICT task covering all content Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing all utilized within the website.

Term 4 Week 2

30%

LXX4-5U LXX4-3C LXX4-7U LXX4-8U LXX4-11V

Covering ALL content from Year 7. Students will listen to and read unseen texts in the target language with comprehension questions in English. They will also have an interview and write a short text in the target language.

Yearly Reports


FACULTY: LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE) SUBJECT: FRENCH, SPANISH, ITALIAN ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Topic Task Date Weighting (%) Syllabus outcomes Additional Information

SEMESTER 1 The Target Language World (History/LOTE X-faculty PBL Presentations)

Group project with History classes – Digital presentation and short verbal explanation.

Term 1 Week 10

20%

LXX4-8U LXX4-10V

Students will identify and explain how a culturally relevant site reveals the culture that created it and why it should be conserved.

Celebrity Figure Auto-Bibliography Speech

Research about a celebrity: speaking presentation

Term 2 Week 8

30%

LXX4-1C LXX4-4C LXX4-5U LXX4-6U

Students will be required to research an historical figure from their target language and introduce this person to the class in the target language.

Half Yearly Reports SEMESTER 2 Listening and Reading/Responding

Viewing a film: listening/ reading & responding

Term 3 Week 3

20%

LXX4-2C LXX4-3C LXX4-9V

Students will listen to and read unseen texts in the target language with comprehension questions in English.

Study Website

ICT task covering all content Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing all utilized within the website.

Term 4 Week 2

30%

LXX4-3C LXX4-6U LXX4-7U LXX4-10V

Covering ALL content from Year 7. Students will need to create a webpage incorporating learned structures, vocabulary and games

Yearly Reports


FACULTY: MATHEMATICS SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

(Note: Class assessment, both formal and informal will also be occurring)

Topics Task Date (Term/Week)

Weighting (%)

Syllabus Outcomes Assessed Additional Information

SEMESTER 1 Integers Number Plane Algebra

Topic Test (50 mins, NO calculator)

Term 1 Week 9 15%

MA4-4NA, MA4-9NA, MA4-11NA, MA3-8NA, MA4-8NA

Assessment of Stage 4 Working Mathematically outcomes {MA4-1WM, MA4-2WM and MA4-3WM} is embedded in all tasks.

Algebra Equations Number Theory

Half Yearly Examination (1 x 50 minute paper with calculator)

Term 2 Week 5 25%

MA3-8NA, MA4-11NA, MA4-8NA, MA4-10NA, MA4-4NA, MA4-9NA


Angles Measurement Fractions & Percentages

Topic Test (2 papers, 25 mins each, one with calculator, one without)

Term 3 Week 8 or 9 25%

MA4-18MG, MA4-12MG, MA4-13MG, MA4-14MG, MA4-5NA Specific information about the

content of the assessments is given to students two weeks prior to each test. Algebra

Equations Data Decimals Geometry

Yearly Examination (1 x 50 minute test)


MA3-8NA, MA4-11NA, MA4-8NA, MA4-10NA, MA4-19SP, MA4-20SP, MA4-21SP, MA4-17MG

Yearly Reports

Ratios, Rates & Time Probability Topic Test Late Term 4 -

MA4-5NA, MA4-7NA MA4-6NA MA4-15MG

Tests contribute to class placement for 2021


FACULTY: MATHEMATICS SUBJECT: ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

(Note: Class assessment, both formal and informal will also be occurring)

Topics Task Date (Term/Week)

Weighting (%)

Syllabus Outcomes Assessed Additional Information

SEMESTER 1 Integers Number Plane Algebra


Term 1 Week 9 15%

MA4-4NA, MA4-9NA, MA4-11NA, MA3-8NA, MA4-8NA

Assessment of Stage 4 Working Mathematically outcomes {MA4-1WM, MA4-2WM and MA4-3WM} is embedded in all tasks. * Additional examination paper for students in extension class and selected other students. Does not count towards common course mark, but counts towards extension class mark.

Algebra Equations Number Theory

Half Yearly Examination (2 papers, 40 mins each, one with calculator)


MA3-8NA, MA4-11NA, MA4-8NA, MA4-10NA, MA4-4NA, MA4-9NA

Harder questions Extension Exam (50 mins)* Term 2

Week 6 (50%*) MA3-8NA, MA4-11NA, MA4-8NA, MA4-10NA, MA4-4NA, MA4-9NA

Half Yearly Reports SEMESTER 2 Angles Measurement Fractions & Percentages

Topic Test (2 papers, 25 mins each, one with calculator)

Term 3 Week 3 10%

MA4-18MG, MA4-12MG, MA4-13MG, MA4-14MG, MA4-5NA

Specific information about the content of the assessments is given to students two weeks prior to each test. * Additional examination paper for students in extension class and selected other students. Does not count towards common course mark, but counts towards extension class mark.

Harder questions


Term 3 Week 9 15%

Algebra Equations Data Decimals Geometry

Yearly Examination (2 papers, 50 mins each, one with calculator)



Harder questions Extension Exam (50 mins)* Term 4

Week 4 or 5 (50%*)


Yearly Reports Ratios, Rates & Time Probability

Topic Test Late Term 4 - MA4-5NA, MA4-7NA MA4-6NA MA4-15MG

Tests contribute to class placement for 2021


FACULTY: PDHPE SUBJECT: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Topic

Task

Date

(Term/Week)

Weighting

(%) Syllabus outcomes

assessed

Additional Information Units of

work

Athletics Assessment

Self-Assessment (Prac)

Term 1 Week 4-11

20

PD4-4, PD4-5, PD4-10, PD4-11

Students self asses their technique in track and field events.

Health Assignment

Summer Fun – First Aid assignment (PowerPoint Presentation)

Term 1 Week 9/10 20

PD4-1, PD4-2, PD4-6, PD4-7, PD4-9

Students develop a multimedia presentation that could be used in schools to help educate Year 7 students about the importance of first aid treatment.

Half Yearly Reports

Dance Assessment

Social Dance (Prac)

Term 2 Week 1-5

20

PD4-4, PD4-8, PD4-10, PD4-11

Bush Dance Students will be marked according to proficiency, coordination, rhythm & timing and overall group presentation

Team Skills

Team Sports (Prac) Ongoing assessment

Term 2 –Term 4 Week 1-10 20

PD4-4, PD4-5, PD4-10, PD4-11

Students will be assessed on skills in attack, defence and team play

Yearly Exam One hour exam on units of work covered in class Term 3 Week 9/10 20

TBA

Multiple Choice, Short answer, Extended response

Yearly Reports


FACULTY: SCIENCE SUBJECT: SCIENCE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Topic

Task

Date (Term/Week)

Weighting %

Syllabus Outcomes Assessed

Additional Information

SEMESTER 1 Introductory Science (Chemical World) Theme Parks (Physical World)

In-class tasks On-going 10 SC4-16CW, SC4-17CW, SC4- 9WS

� Bookmark � Homework � Practical Tasks

Introductory Science (Chemical World)

Practical Test Skills

Term 1 Postponed 20 SC4- 4WS – SC4- 9WS Multiple skill stations

Theme Parks (Physical World) Experimental Design; Model

Term 2 Week 2 20

Design a model to illustrate aspects of Friction Issue late Term 1

Introductory Science (Chemical World) Theme Parks (Physical World)

Topic test - knowledge

Term 2

Approx. Week 6

50

SC4-16CW, SC4-17CW, SC4-14LW, SC4- 15LW, SC4 –9WS

1 period test Part A – Multiple Choice/Short Answer Part B – Extended Response


In the Wild (Living World) Becoming an Earth Scientist (Earth and Space)

In-class tasks On-going 10

SC4-10PW, SC4- 11PW, SC4-12ES, SC4- 13ES, SC4-14LW, SC4- 15LW, SC4- 9WS

Bookmark Homework Practical Tasks

In the Wild (Living World) Zoo Excursion & Assignment

Due late Term 3 20 SC4-14LW Assignment to be based on visit to the Zoo.

Becoming an Earth Scientist (Earth and Space)

Research task

Term 4 Week 2

20 SC4-12ES (ES2B; ES2C) Cultural contributions to the understanding of the solar system – research & presentation

All topics Yearly Exam Term 4 Approx. Week 4/5 50

SC4-10PW, SC4- 11PW, SC4-12ES, SC4- 13ES, SC4-14LW, SC4- 15LW, SC4- 9WS

2 period test Part A – Multiple Choice/Short Answer Part B – Extended Response

Yearly Reports


FACULTY: TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (TAS) SUBJECT: TECHNOLOGY MANDATORY ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE


Weighting (%)

Syllabus outcomes assessed

Additional Information

SEMESTER 1

Term 1 Unit 1 Digital Technologies

Turtle Playground Unit 1 Week 11 Term 1 20%

TE4-4DP

Portfolio/Workbook Unit 1 Week 11 Term 1 20% TE4-1DP

Term 2 Unit 2

Progress Mark Unit 2 Week 6 Term 2 10% TE4-2DP

Half Yearly Reports

SEMESTER 2

Term 3 Unit 3 Engineered Systems

Co2 Dragster Car Unit 3 Week 10 Term 3 20%

TE4-3DP

Portfolio/Workbook Unit 3 Week 1 Term 4 20% TE4-8EN

Term 4 Unit 4

Progress Mark Unit 4 Week 5 Term 4 10% TE4-2DP

Yearly Reports

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