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St Francis Xavier’s College
Hamilton
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Hamilton
Postal Address
PO Box 300
Hamilton NSW 2303
Period Key Date Event
TERM 1 Monday, 29 January 2018 until
Friday, 13 April 2018
Thursday, 1 February
Year 12 begin at
St Francis Xavier’s College Hamilton
Friday, 30 March until
Monday, 2 April
Easter Break
Monday, 19 March until
Thursday, 29 March
Year 12 Mid-Year Examinations
Friday, 13 April Last day of Term 1
School Holidays Saturday, 14 April 2018 – Sunday, 29 April 2018
TERM 2 Monday, 30 April until
Friday, 6 July 2018
Monday, 30 April 1st Day of Term 2
Monday, 28 May until
Wednesday 30 May
Year 12 Retreats
Monday, 11 June Queen’s Birthday Holiday
Friday, 6 July Last day of Term 2
School Holidays Saturday, 7 July 2018– Monday, 23 July 2018
TERM 3 Monday, 23 July 2018 until
Friday, 28 September 2018
Monday, 23 July 1st Day of Term 3
Monday, 6 August until
Tuesday, 21 August
Trial HSC Examination
Wednesday, 26 September Year 12 Farewell Day
Thursday, 27 September Year 12 Graduation Day
Friday, 28 September Year 12 Graduation Mass at Newcastle
University
Last day of Term 3
School Holidays Saturday, 29 September 2018 – Sunday, 14 October 2018
TERM 4 Monday, 15 October 2018 until
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Thursday, 18 October HSC Begins
Friday, 16 November Graduation Dinner at Newcastle
Entertainment Centre
2018
Welcome & Introduction
Dear Year 12 Students, Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s)
Welcome to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) Course. I hope that
your HSC Year is one that you will be able to look back on with a
sense of satisfaction! One of the stresses often associated with the
HSC Course is that of management of the assessment process.
Remember that there are NSW Education Standards Authority
(NESA) rules that must be adhered to if a student is to receive their
final HSC results and associated credential. This Assessment
Handbook is designed to assist you to:
understand the HSC Course internal assessment process
follow the correct procedures relating to absence, illness and
misadventure
understand malpractice and the ramifications of engaging in
malpractice
be organised in relation to the spread of task submission
requirements
understand Disability Provisions requirements
After each assessment task students will be given a provisional course
rank (further information regarding this matter is given later in this
booklet). Please note that a rank should always be considered in
relation to the task mark, not simply as a rank on its own, as
performance aligned to the standards is usually a better indication of
achievement. For example, a student could be ranked 1st in a course,
but only receive a score of 52% or alternatively, could be ranked 102
but receive a mark of 72%.
If an incident or event occurs that affects a student’s performance in a
task I urge you to read this document for clarification, and if in doubt
speak to the relevant Studies Coordinator or myself for further
information. Unfortunately, ignorance of procedures cannot be used
as an excuse to be given additional time or an estimated mark.
Listed in this booklet are the names of personnel who are responsible
for the academic and welfare domains relating to Year 12, as well as
the course codes that are often used on Assessment Calendars. Please
contact these staff members if you have questions or concerns, two
way communication is very important and ensures that we can work
as a team to support your child, our students.
There will be one formal opportunity for parent(s), and/or
guardian(s), students and staff to meet to review student progress in
the HSC. After the Mid-Year Exams parent(s), and/or guardian(s),
and students, are invited to meet with individual course teachers to
review course reports and provide additional feedback. The time set
aside for this meeting is from 1.30 pm to 7pm. Parent(s), and/or
guardian(s), and students are welcome to make appointments outside
of these blocks by telephoning or emailing the school. Please
remember that it is very difficult for teachers to meet with parents
unless there is a scheduled appointment time due to their class
commitments.
Best wishes for 2018.
Mr Colin Mulhearn
Assistant Principal– Dean of Studies
C o n t e n t s
College Executive 1
Studies Coordinators 1-2
House Coordinators 2
Student Support 2
General Overview 3
Examination Dates 3
Entering for the Higher School Certificate 4
Corrections to entries and withdrawals 4
Change of personal details 4
NSW Students Online 5
HSC Assessment Policy 6
Standards Referenced Approach 6
NESA All My Own Work 6
Higher School Certificate Assessment 7
Responsibilities 8
Calculations of Marks 9
Reporting / Feedback 9
Assessment Task Feedback 9
Final Assessment Rank 9
Assessment Rank Appeals – HSC Rules & Procedures (NESA) 10
Oral / Aural Assessment Tasks 10
VET Courses and Assessment 11-12
HSC Examination for VET Subjects 12
TAFE Students 12
Assessment Requirements and Guidelines (ACE Manual – Section 11.13) 13-14
Practical and Performance HSC Examinations 15
Submission of Assessment Tasks 16
Absence and Illness / Misadventure Policy 17-19
Non Serious Attempts 20
Illness / Misadventure Appeals 21-22
Malpractice 23
NESA Rules and Procedures:
How can you avoid plagiarism?
Malpractice in Exams
24-25
Assessment Appeals Policy 26
Examination Room Procedures 27
Disability Provisions 28-32
Record of Student Achievement RoSA 33
HSC Pathways 34
Frequently Asked Questions 34
Further Information 34
Glossary of Terms 35
Glossary of Acronym 36
Website Information 36
Assessment Schedules
Aboriginal Studies 37
Ancient History 38
Biology 39
Business Studies 40
Catholic Studies 41
Chemistry 42
Community & Family Studies 43
Computing Applications 44
Drama 45
Earth & Environmental Science 46
Economics 47
Engineering Studies 48
English Studies 49
English Standard 50
English Advanced 51
English Extension 1 52
English Extension 2 53
Exploring Early Childhood 1 Unit 54
Food Technology 55
French Beginners 56
Geography 57
History Extension 58
Industrial Technology 59
Information Processes & Technology 60
Legal Studies 61
Marine Studies 62
Mathematics General 1 63
Mathematics General 2 64
Mathematics 65
Mathematics Extension 1 66
Mathematics Extension 2 67
Modern History 68
Music 1 69
Personal Development, Health & Physical Education 70
Photography 71
Physics 72
Senior Science 73
Society & Culture 74
Software Design & Development 75
Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation 76
Studies of Religion 1 Unit 77
Studies of Religion 1 Unit Accelerated 78
Studies of Religion 2 Unit 79
Textiles & Design 80
VET Business Services 81
VET Construction 82
VET Entertainment 83
VET Hospitality 84
VET Metal & Engineering 85
VET Retail Services 86
VET Sport Coaching 87
Visual Arts 88
C o l l eg e E x ec ut i v e
S tu d i e s Coo rd i n a to r s
Religion
Ms Jane Rees
Catholic Studies
Studies of Religion 1 Unit
Studies of Religion 1 Unit Accelerated
Studies of Religion 2 Unit
English
Mrs Carole Houston
English Studies
English Standard
English Advanced
English Extension 1
English Extension 2
Mathematics
Mr Andrew Middleton
Mathematics General 1
Mathematics General 2
Mathematics
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
Science
Mr Peter Brown
Biology
Chemistry
Earth & Environmental Science
Marine Studies
Physics
Senior Science
HSIE
Human Society & Its
Environment
Mr Tony Stone
Aboriginal Studies
Ancient History
Business Studies
Economics
Geography
History Extension
Legal Studies
Modern History
Society & Culture
PDHPE
Personal Development,
Health & Physical
Education
Mr Chris Henry
Community & Family Studies
Exploring Early Childhood
PDHPE
Sport Lifestyle & Recreation
Br Robert Sutton
Principal
Mr Colin Mulhearn
Assistant Principal
Dean of Studies
Mrs Julia Lederwasch
Assistant Principal
Dean of Students
Mrs Melissa Wood
Ministry Coordinator
Assessment Handbook Year 12 2018 1
S tu d i e s Coo rd i n a to r s
TAS
Technology & Applied
Studies
Mrs Patricia Stallard
Computing Applications
Engineering Studies
Food Technology
Industrial Technology
Information Processing & Technology
Software Design & Development
Textiles & Design
CAPA & LOTE
Creative & Performing
Arts, Language
Mr Patrick Campbell
Dance (External)
Drama
French Beginners
Languages by Distance Education:
Open High School & Camden Haven
Music 1
Photography
Visual Arts
VET
Vocational Education
and Training
Ms Rosemary Wilkinson
Business Services
Construction
Entertainment
Hospitality
Metal & Engineering
Retail Services
Sport Coaching
Learning Support
Ms Melissa Chellis
Life Skills English
Life Skills Mathematics
Life Skills HSIE
Life Skills Work & the Community
Life Skills Creative Arts
Life Skills Technology
Ho u s e Co or d in a tor s
Champagnat House (Blue)
Tutor Groups 41 - 46
Mr Nick Dalton
Dominic House (Red)
Tutor Groups 51 - 56
Ms Kim Scully
MacKillop House (Gold)
Tutor Groups 61 - 66
Mr Peter Wilkinson
McAuley House (Green)
Tutor Groups 71 - 76
Ms Cassie Mowbray
S tu d e n t S u p po r t
Careers Adviser
Monday to Friday
inclusive
Mrs Julie McLoughlin
Learning Support & Literacy
(ESL)
Monday to Thursday
inclusive
Mrs Janine Gorman
Indigenous Support & Mentoring
Monday and Wednesday,
and every second Friday
Mr Frank Hales
College Counsellors
Monday and Friday
Ms Gayna Turner
Tuesday to Thursday
Ms Renee Tyczynski
Assessment Handbook Year 12 2018 2
General Overview
Each subject has an assessment schedule which clearly shows the distribution and weighting of tasks. Please
ensure that you read this in conjunction with the outcomes so that you understand the direction of the
assessment program.
Students will be provided with an Assessment Calendar for each term which records the date tasks are due
and whether the task is a hand-in task, or an in-class task. This calendar will be emailed, a hard copy will be
distributed and a copy can also be found on the College’s website.
At least two weeks prior to each scheduled task (dependent on attendance on the day of issue) each student
will receive an Assessment Notification that will provide further details in relation to individual tasks as well
as the Marking Guidelines. It is essential that students carefully read this document so that they can prepare
for the task, and endeavour to meet the standards. Students will be asked to sign a class list as a record of
receiving the task.
Students need to clearly understand that there are significant penalties if assessment tasks are not completed
and or handed in where there is no valid reason and evidence provided. See information below.
I s s u e / C o n c e r n P e n a l t y
Late Submission of a Task
25% per day for two (2) days
More than two (2) days late = zero
Note that weekends will count as two (2) days
Non Completion of an Assessment Task
No valid reason or supportive evidence >
Zero Mark
Academic Misconduct / Malpractice
Zero Mark
If a student knows he / she is going to be absent he / she MUST apply to the Principal for leave (at least two
weeks prior) to determine whether the leave is valid, and if approved, make arrangements regarding
assessments scheduled during the leave time with the relevant Studies Coordinator. If leave is not applied for
and granted, students can expect that a zero will be awarded for all tasks due in the time the student is absent.
Note that leave cannot be granted during examination blocks.
All exams completed in the Examination Blocks i.e. Mid Course and Trials contribute to the HSC Internal
Assessment Mark that is submitted to NESA and appears on the HSC Credential. Examinations also provide
an excellent opportunity for students to practise examination skills and receive useful feedback.
Examinat ion Dates
Mid Course Examinations
Commence Monday, 19 March 2018 (Term 1, Week 8)
and are scheduled until
Thursday, 29 March 2018 (Term 1, Week 9)
Trial Examinations
Commence Monday, 6 August 2018 (Term 3, Week 3)
and are scheduled until
Tuesday, 21 August 2018 (Term 3, Week 5)
Assessment Handbook Year 12 2018 3
Entering for the Higher School Cert i f icate
Students must be entered with NESA for all courses they are attempting in the current year, including those
courses approved by the Principal to be studied outside the College. This includes Vocational Education and
Training (VET) Courses and entries for HSC VET Examinations.
Students will receive a Confirmation of Entry showing their personal details, courses entered and whether
they are eligible to receive a Higher School Certificate. Students must sign the declaration printed on the
Confirmation of Entry and return it to the College.
Once a student’s details are entered, NESA will update their Students Online Account. Students will then be
able to log in and check their personal and enrolment details.
Students will also receive messages from NESA, including for example, the status of any Disability
Provisions Applications.
Correct ions to entr ies and withdrawals
Students must check their Confirmation of Entry and notify the College of any changes as soon as
possible, but no later than the end of Term 2.
A new Confirmation of Entry will be issued if any changes to a student’s entry is made. Students must
sign this and return it to the College.
The only change to entries allowed after Term 2 is withdrawal from a course (including an Extension
Course).
Change of personal detai l s
If a student’s personal details change from those provided to NESA on their Confirmation of Entry, they
must advise the College to inform NESA as soon as possible. NESA needs each student’s current postal
address, email address and mobile number to send important information such as advice of dates and venues
for practical and Languages oral examinations, HSC results and nomination letters for HSC showcase events.
Students can also change their personal details and address in their Students Online Account.
I f y o u a r e r e q u e s t i n g a n A T A R
y o u m u s t a l s o u p d a t e y o u r a d d r e s s w i t h U A C .
NESA – available at
http://studentsonline.bostes.nsw.edu.au/go/seniorstudy/hsc_rules_and_procedures/
Assessment Handbook Year 12 2018 4
S t u d e n t s P l e a s e N o t e
T h e C o l l e g e d o e s n o t r e c e i v e a c o p y o f y o u r p i n n u m b e r ,
n o r d o e s t h e C o l l e g e h a v e t h e a u t h o r i t y , o r a c c e s s ,
t o r e s e t y o u r p i n .
Assessment Handbook Year 12 2018 5
HSC Assessment Pol icy
Students are advised that this Assessment Policy covers information relevant to the HSC Year.
Students complete the HSC Course across four terms.
Term 4 of the Year 11 calendar year, and
Terms 1 – 3 of the Year 12 calendar year.
Each course studied has a component of HSC Internal College Assessment which comprises 50% of the
final HSC result.
The provision of a separate College Assessment in reporting the HSC Award has a two-fold purpose. It
is intended to provide an indication of a student’s attainment, which is based on:
a) a wider range of syllabus objectives than is measured by the external examination.
b) measures obtained in a variety of types of tasks throughout the course which are able to provide
more comprehensive indicator of a student’s ability than at a single examination.
Standards Referenced Approach
The Preliminary and HSC Courses use a standards-referenced approach to assessing and reporting student
achievement. This means that the achievements of students are assessed and reported against specified
standards that are established by NESA for each course. In a Standards Referenced Approach, students are
recognised for what they know, understand and can do. The mark they receive will reflect the standard which
the student has achieved in the course.
If additional information is required on the Standards Reference Approach please contact the Dean of
Studies.
NESA – Al l My Own Work
The HSC: All My Own Work Program is designed to help HSC students to follow the principles and
practices of good scholarship. This includes understanding and valuing ethical practices when locating and
using information as part of their HSC studies. The program consists of five modules and is available in
online and downloadable formats. Since 2008, all students who apply to be enrolled for one or more Year 11
or HSC Courses are required to have satisfactorily completed the HSC: All My Own Work Program. When
students sign their Confirmation of Entry for the HSC Course they are acknowledging that they understand
the principles of malpractice.
NESA Website
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_assessment_policies/#hsc_amow
Assessment Handbook Year 12 2018 6
Higher School Cert i f icate Assessment
Achievement measures throughout the course are seen as serving three purposes.
1) They enable consideration to be given to aspects of the course, the attainment of which can best be
demonstrated over time, e.g. practical skills.
2) They cater for any “self contained” elements such as fieldwork which occur as an isolated part of the
course.
3) They increase the accuracy of the final assessment of the students’ achievement by utilising multiple
measures.
The Internal Formal Assessment Program is designed to encompass all syllabus outcomes other than those
relating to the affective domain (interests, attitudes). Each task within the HSC Internal Formal Assessment
Program will be given a designated weighting in the schedule, so that students are aware of the relative
importance of each task.
A student who is absent from, or adversely affected during a particular task which constitutes part of the
HSC Internal Formal Assessment, or who is unable to present an assignment for inclusion in this course will
not necessarily have a “zero” mark recorded for that task. Marks based on a substitute task or, in
exceptional circumstances, an estimate based on other evidence will be accepted where the Studies
Coordinator or Dean of Studies considers that the student has an acceptable reason supported by evidence,
e.g. illness (with a doctor’s certificate), for not completing that task at the scheduled time.
Students who do not complete an assessment task due to illness or a significant valid event deemed beyond
their control must complete an Assessment Variation Form (known as a Green Form and available from the
Student Services Office or Dean of Studies). Attach relevant documentation relating to the Non-Completion
e.g. doctor’s certificate (note retrospective doctor’s certificates will not be accepted) or Police Report, and
hand to the relevant Studies Coordinator or Dean of Studies immediately upon returning to school. If a
student does not complete, and hand in this documentation as stated within the time frame, they should
expect to receive zero for the task. Signed, completed forms will be filed by each Studies Coordinator to
enable monitoring of performance, and notification to students, parent(s) and/or guardian(s) if they are in
danger of not satisfactorily completing a course(s).
The Formal Internal Assessment Program includes a requirement for each school to determine the relative
achievement of its students with respect to specified Syllabus Standards.
Syllabus Standards and Performance Standards are based on the aims, objectives, outcomes and content of a
course. Together they specify what is to be learned and how it is achieved.
Assessment Handbook Year 12 2018 7
Responsibi l i t ie s
1) It is the responsibility of the College to:
a) conduct sound assessment programs that allow students to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their
knowledge, skills and understanding.
b) develop quality assessment tasks and well constructed marking guidelines.
c) provide effective feedback to students in relation to their strengths and weaknesses and areas for
improvement.
d) develop an assessment schedule for each subject and inform students which essays, assignments,
tests, exams, field studies, tutorials, etc. or parts thereof, will contribute to the assessment mark
submitted to NESA for each subject. This schedule identifies the term and week of a task, but it is
not a calendar of events.
e) teachers give notice of specific dates two weeks prior to when a task is due. Task notifications will
not be given to students prior to the distribution to the entire cohort.
f) schedule the various assessment tasks throughout the course and ensure that such tasks cover the
range of components specified by NESA.
g) collate such information as is necessary, to provide a comprehensive guide for students of the
College’s requirements for Assessment in each subject.
2) It is the responsibility of each student to:
a) be aware of the various assessment instruments (essays, presentations etc.). This will involve
reading this booklet carefully, and managing their own schedule.
b) know the date on which assessments are due. For all assessment tasks, students will be supplied with
an Assessment Schedule at the beginning of the course. Teachers must give at least two weeks
written notice of any changes to assessment dates.
c) ensure that all work is submitted by the due date. Failure to submit required work must be
accompanied by a valid and acceptable reason and be submitted in writing to the relevant Studies
Coordinator. Poor organisation of time and/or social events is NOT considered acceptable.
Technology problems, such as printers running out of ink, will not be accepted as an excuse.
Students are required to back up all work onto OneDrive, the cloud, a memory stick or external
drive so that work can be printed if necessary at school. Students are advised to email
themselves a copy of all tasks (to their school address) so that it is possible to retrieve
documents at school if necessary or to validate that the work was completed on time. Note that
students are not able to access Hotmail accounts at school.
d) notify the relevant Studies Coordinator if other College commitments e.g. sport, excursions or work
placement clash with assessment dates by completing an Assessment Variation Form (Green Form.)
Usually at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.
e) if absent on the day an assessment task is given, ensure he / she collects a copy of the task from the
appropriate teacher on return. Students cannot assume an automatic extension if they receive a task
notification after cohort members. An application must be made to the relevant Studies Coordinator
for consideration.
f) use the feedback from teachers as the basis for improvement. This may mean that a student needs to
discuss their progress individually with their teacher.
Assessment Handbook Year 12 2018 8
Calculat ions of Marks
Students will be given a provisional rank and raw mark for each assessment task. The rank is provisional as
there may be Illness / Misadventure Appeal Applications that require an estimate to be generated when
further tasks have been completed. It should be noted that any queries about raw marks may only be made at
the time the task is handed back – retrospective requests will not generally be considered. The raw
marks are combined in accordance with the weightings given in the Assessment Schedules to determine the
final rank, after first having been mapped to ensure the marks are statistically compatible. Cumulative
assessment information is given on the College Reports.
Report ing / Feedback
Currently the College Mid Year HSC Report indicates an examination mark where applicable, a median
(average based on the most recent examination period) and a provisional subject rank based on the
cumulative weightings of assessment tasks completed to date. The Trial HSC Report will reflect the
student’s Final Rank in courses (although successful appeals may change this rank).
Y e a r 1 2 w i l l r e c e i v e a M i d Y e a r C o u r s e R e p o r t i n T e r m 2 ,
a n d t h e i r T r i a l R e p o r t l a t e i n T e r m 3 o r e a r l y i n T e r m 4 .
Assessment Task Feedback
Under the NESA requirements, students will also be provided with meaningful feedback on their
performance in all assessment areas. Students are encouraged to keep this feedback together in a portfolio
that combines Marking Guideline Sheets for each subject. This provides an ongoing Assessment Record.
To provide students a guide of what is expected of them in their assessment tasks, a marking guideline
structure should be clearly stated on their Assessment Task Notification.
Final Assessment Rank
NESA has mandated that the final HSC Internal Assessment Mark for each course is not to be made known
to students, however they will be advised of their final rank. Therefore, the HSC Trial Report will show the
Semester 2 Mark, and the final cumulative rank. Any assessment review will be based on rank order
placement only. Students who consider that their placement in the rank order for any course is not correct,
based on feedback on their performance during the course, may seek a school review by approaching the
Dean of Studies. The review will focus on the school procedures for determining the final internal
assessment mark. The marks awarded for individual assessment tasks will not be subject to review as part of
this process. Students have an obligation to login to the NESA Students Online Website at the end of
October to check their rank. If there are perceived differences, then it is the student’s responsibility to
immediately notify the Dean of Studies.
Assessment Handbook Year 12 2018 9
Assessment Rank A ppeals
HSC Rules & Procedures (NESA )
1) After the final HSC Examination, students can obtain their rank order for assessment in each course via
their Students Online Account. If they feel that their placement in any course is not correct, they should
speak to the relevant Studies Coordinator immediately. If still not satisfied that the ranking is correct,
the student may apply to the Principal for a review.
2) There is no provision for a review of the marks a student received for individual assessment tasks.
Reviews are limited to the assessment process. The only matters that the school will consider are
whether or not:
a) the weightings specified by the school in its assessment program conform with NESA requirements
as detailed in the relevant syllabus.
b) the procedures used by the school for determining the final assessment mark comply with its stated
assessment program.
c) computational or other clerical errors have been made in the determination of the assessment mark.
3) If a student wishes to apply for a review, he/she must do so by the date specified by NESA. The Studies
Coordinator will advise the student of the outcome of the review, and will advise NESA of any changes
to assessment marks.
4) If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the school review, you may advise your Principal that you
wish an appeal to be sent to NESA. You cannot appeal against the marks awarded for individual
assessment tasks. NESA will consider only whether:
a) the College review process was adequate for determining items 2) (a), (b) and (c) above.
b) the conduct of the review was proper in all respects.
5) NESA will not revise the assessment marks or rank order. If the appeal is upheld, NESA will direct
the College to carry out a further review. Further details about reviews and appeals are on the
assessment Appeal Form, which can be obtained from the College. Appeals to NESA must be lodged at
the College by the date on the form. No extension will be considered.
NESA – available at
http://studentsonline.bostes.nsw.edu.au/go/seniorstudy/hsc_rules_and_procedures/
Oral / Aural Assessment Tasks
If a student is absent from a scheduled Oral / Aural Assessment (due to illness) for any subject in Year 12,
there may be consideration given for an alternate task. However, students should note that for the HSC NO
alternate arrangements will be made (NESA Policy).
Assessment Handbook Year 12 2018 10
VET Courses and Assessment
VET Courses are competency based, therefore no internal assessment mark is required for these courses,
however if students intend to sit for the HSC VET Examination an estimate mark, based on the Trial Exam,
is submitted to NESA in case of Illness / Misadventure. The College keeps records of all competencies
achieved, and these are regularly updated by the VET Coordinator to NESA so that a Statement of
Attainment can be generated at the end of the course. Students will receive a VET Report twice per year,
which will outline their progress in each course. This report forms the permanent record of achievement for
students. Students will also be able to access their results any time using the Unique Student Identifier (USI).
There is no pass or fail system in VET, students will be deemed competent or not yet competent for each unit
of Competency studied.
Assessment for VET Courses is ongoing throughout the course and may consist of a combination of written
and practical tasks or demonstrations. All units of competency studied during both Preliminary and HSC
Years will count towards the student’s achievement of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Certificate, provided all units of Competency are achieved, or a Statement of Attainment if only some units
of Competency are achieved. The student will receive their award at the end of Preliminary and HSC Year.
Whenever students are being formally assessed, through examinations or scheduled assessment events,
students will need to follow the same guidelines set out in this handbook, i.e. reasons for absence,
misadventure, lateness and notification to the College.
The following procedures apply regarding the non-submission of assessment tasks.
1) If a student fails to submit an Assessment Task by the due date:
the student needs to collect an Assessment Variation Form from Student Services, complete the form
and return to the VET Coordinator (if he / she is absent or have approved leave when the task is
due).
the VET Coordinator and class teacher will inform the student that non-submission of task is
Attempt One. The student will be given two (2) weeks to submit the task. (The VET Coordinator to
notify parent(s) and/or guardian(s) by phone).
2) Failure to submit after the two weeks from due date is deemed as Attempt 2 and an official NESA
Warning Letter will be sent to parent(s) and/or guardian(s). A cover letter will accompany this letter
informing parent(s) and/or guardian(s). that if the task/s is not submitted by the due date then this
becomes Attempt 3 and therefore the student cannot achieve these Units of Competency.
Assessments may be conducted for individual units of competency or for groups of units of competency. For
a student to be assessed as ‘Competent’ in a particular unit of Competency, the assessment tasks, whether
written or practical, are required to be completed or demonstrated to a particular standard specified in the
training package for that qualification.
If a student is assessed as being ‘Not Yet Competent’ in a particular unit of competency, they will be
required to repeat any required assessment task(s) in the same format, or in another form, until the assessor
can determine achievement. Students have three (3) attempts to show that they are competent in a Unit of
Competency.
The following Decision Making Rules apply and will appear on each assessment task a student
receives.
The student is allowed three (3) attempts at this event and progress will be recorded on the feedback
sheet.
If unsuccessful on first attempt the student will be advised about how to meet this competency on the
feedback sheet. The student will have to resubmit/demonstrate those parts within two (2) weeks.
Failure to resubmit/meet the criteria on the second attempt will result in an official warning letter being
sent to the student and parent(s) and/or guardian(s). The student will then have the third and final
attempt to complete the event.
If a student is absent when the task is due a Green ’Assessment Variation Form’ is to be completed
(collect from the Student Services Office) and submitted to the VET Coordinator.
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VET Courses and Assessment (cont inued)
Work Placement
As part of the formal assessment for VET Courses there is a compulsory work placement of 35 hours per
year (total of 70 hours).
NOTE:
Work Placement does not provide a valid reason for missing an assessment task.
Students must check their assessment schedule and the assessment calendar to check if a task is
scheduled during their Work Placement. In this case the student must see the relevant Studies
Coordinator.
Students who are on work placement must meet assessment due dates.
Hand-in tasks should be submitted prior to Work Placement or meet the assessment deadline and it is
the student’s responsibility to ensure this.
In the case of examination tasks, Work Placement students must complete an Assessment Variation
Application and submit this to the relevant Studies Coordinator to negotiate when the examination is to
be completed (either before or after, with statutory declarations completed).
HSC Examinat ions for VET Subjects
Students wishing to use achievement in their VET Course for calculation towards an Australian Tertiary
Admission Rank (ATAR), where the subject is deemed eligible, can choose to undertake the written NESA
Examination and will nominate this option during the HSC Year. The College requires all VET students to
sit for the Trial Examination in the HSC Year.
All core units of Competency covered during Preliminary and HSC Years
will be assessed in the HSC Examination.
The written examination is independent of the competency based assessment undertaken during the course.
The marks achieved by students in the examination are used as the sole basis for determining the student’s
ATAR.
TAFE Students
Students enrolling in TAFE will need to liaise with the TAFE College they attend regarding assessment
requirements for the course. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of specific requirements for
their courses.
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Assessment Requirements and Guidel ines
(ACE Manual - Sect ion 11 .13)
The HSC is awarded to students who have fulfilled all eligibility requirements.
Have satisfactorily completed Preliminary and HSC Courses in the required pattern of study.
The words “satisfactorily completed” are significant and apply to both Preliminary (Terms 1, 2, 3 of
Year 11) and HSC Courses (Term 4 Year 11, and Terms 1, 2, and 3 of Year 12).
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:
followed the course developed or endorsed by NESA.
applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the
course by the College.
achieved some, or all of, the course outcomes.
There are some important points to note from this.
Principals may determine that, as a result of absences, a student may not have completed the course.
Students have to “satisfactorily” complete a Preliminary Course in a subject before being allowed to
attempt the HSC Course in that subject.
This means that students must provide evidence that they have “applied themselves with
diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the
school.” (NESA). This evidence comes from work samples, standards demonstrated, marks
achieved as they are linked to the standards, and application to work.
NESA also requires that for the Award of the HSC a student must have sat for, and made a
serious attempt, at the required HSC Examinations.
HSC students who do not make a serious attempt at the examination may not receive an award
in the course concerned. This may render some students ineligible for the award of the HSC.
Non-serious attempts include frivolous or objectionable material.
Students who provide answers to examination questions in a language other than English
(unless specifically instructed to do so) will have zero marks awarded.
Non-attempts include those where only multiple-choice questions are attempted or, only one
section of the paper is attempted, or the majority of the paper is not attempted.
Any student identified as making a non-serious attempt, or a non-attempt, in a HSC
Examination will be asked by NESA to justify why they should receive a result in the course
concerned.
NESA will advise the student and the school Principal of its decision at the time of the release
of HSC results.
NESA expects students to attempt all assessment tasks set.
NESA gives the College authority to determine their own definition of diligence and sustained
effort. At St Francis Xavier College, students are expected to make a serious attempt at all
formal tasks and examinations in order to have “satisfactorily completed” the course, and
to have made a satisfactory attempt at the majority of formative tasks as these provide
practice for the formal tasks and provide an opportunity for teachers to further assess
course outcomes.
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Assessment Requirements and Guidel ines
(ACE Manual -Sect ion 11 .13) (cont inued)
Teachers will keep a record of student performance in all formative tasks. If a student does not
complete formative tasks, parent(s) and/or guardian(s), and the relevant Studies Coordinator,
will be advised through the Formative Task Letter of Concern. Such evidence will contribute to
the decision to issue an Non Completion (N) Course Warning Letter.
Class teachers will mark the roll every lesson and attendance is monitored by the Studies and
House Coordinator. Students whose attendance is inconsistent will be identified as a ‘student of
concern’ and contact will be made with the relevant House Coordinator to determine whether
there is a valid reason for continuing absences.
If there is a valid reason for absences, for example an on-going illness, and the student is not
able to complete the set tasks over an extended period of time, even with adjustments, an
interview will be arranged with the Dean of Studies. This is to determine if it is possible for the
student to demonstrate the outcomes of the course and effectively fulfil the requirements of the
HSC.
If there is not a known valid reason for on-going absences, parent(s) and/or guardian(s) will be
contacted and an interview arranged to discuss why the student is regularly missing classes, the
impact on the student’s capacity to demonstrate the course outcomes and whether or not
additional support can be provided to assist the student meet the expectations of the HSC
Course.
Ultimately parent(s) and/or guardian(s), and students, need to understand that the HSC is a New
South Wales State Government issued credential that is accepted by universities and
employers, and as such students are required to meet the course completion criteria.
While it is acknowledged that some students may experience on-going physical or mental health
issues during the HSC Course, assessment measures must be fair and valid. It is not possible to
assess students on potential or to provide on-going estimates for scheduled tasks. Every
attempt is made to support students. Indeed, the College is proud of the level of pastoral care
and compassion demonstrated by staff, however NESA requires evidence that students have met
course requirements in order for the internal HSC Assessment Mark to be valid and for the
award of the HSC.
N o t e t h a t m a r k s f r o m t h e P r e l i m i n a r y C o u r s e A R E N O T i n c l u d e d
i n t h e H S C I n t e r n a l A s s e s s m e n t M a r k
s u b m i t t e d t o N E S A f o r t h e H S C C r e d e n t i a l .
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Pract ica l and P erformance HSC Examinat ions
Extract from NESA 2017 Rules & Procedures – available at
http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/rules-and-processes/rules-
procedures-guide-students
The following courses require you to undertake practical examinations, or to submit works, as part of your
HSC Examination:
Dance
Drama
English Extension 2
Industrial Technology
Languages (except classical languages and Background Speakers courses)
Music (all courses)
Society and Culture
Textiles and Design
Visual Arts
HSC Performances and Practical Examinations, as well as works submitted for examination,
should be consistent with general community standards. Such works should be developed
in a manner that takes into account the values and culture of the school and its
community.
The development and selection of student projects, major works, exhibitions and performances
must satisfy health and safety requirements. They must:
be undertaken within the operating guidelines and directives of education authorities and/or
schools.
recognise and reflect relevant state and national legislation, regulations and standards
including those relating to Work Health and Safety (WHS), animal welfare, dangerous
goods, hazardous substances and weapons.
take account of the needs of students, teachers, markers and others, including the general
public.
A n y H S C P r o j e c t t h a t m i g h t b e c o n s i d e r e d d a n g e r o u s t o h e a l t h
o r s a f e t y m a y n o t b e m a r k e d .
More information can be found in the HSC Section of the NESA Website.
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Submiss ion of Assessment Tasks
1) Date / Lesson of Submission
The written Assessment Notice provided by the Coordinator / subject teacher to students will identify
the due date for submission of a particular task. If a task is due during a particular lesson, this will be
indicated on the initial Assessment Task Notice.
Unless specified otherwise, all prepared tasks will be due by 9:00 am on the due date. Failure to submit
by this time, without a valid reason will result in a 25% penalty. Students are strongly advised to
either email themselves a copy of the task or save to the cloud so that they have proof of completion if
they inadvertently leave their task at home. This email would need to be presented to the relevant
Studies Coordinator at the time of submission if a student wishes to avoid a late penalty being applied.
2) Method of Submission
The Assessment Calendar and Assessment Notification will clearly indicate the method of submission.
Most prepared Assessment Tasks will be required to be handed in at the Administration Office no later
than 9:00 am on the due date.
If a student does not hand in a task on time without a valid approved reason a penalty of 25% per school
day for the first two (2) days will apply and after two (2) days zero awarded. Please note that weekends
will count as two (2) days late. The late penalty is applied to the mark gained for the task. For example,
if a task is marked out of 100 and a student receives a mark of 75, then 25% will be deducted from the
mark if one (1) day late, making the total for the task 50 marks, two (2) days late the mark received
would be 25 marks, three (3) days zero. Parents / Guardians will receive an official Penalty Letter for
late assessments.
If a task is to be submitted to the Administration office, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the
task is handed to the relevant teacher on duty, and that the class roll is signed as verification of submission.
N o r e s p o n s i b i l i t y w i l l b e t a k e n f o r t a s k s t h a t
a r e n o t s i g n e d o f f a t t h e A d m i n i s t r a t i o n O f f i c e .
In all instances students should ensure that a back up copy of Assessment Task(s) is kept.
This might be a hard copy (printed copy or photocopy), or a digital copy on the cloud,
a memory stick or external hard drive.
Students are advised that when working on major tasks over a period of time
they should always ensure that a printed, dated copy is stored as a record of
progress. If students are handing in an electronically produced work they should
also send themselves a copy of the work to their school email, or store on
OneDrive so that, if required, it can then be accessed at school. Penalties for
lateness will apply where a student states technology failure as the reason
they have not been able to submit an assessment task. Students should note
that it is not a staff member’s responsibility to print emailed items.
Note that while there is availability of printing facilities in the College Library,
students should not rely on this facility on the due date in case of
technology/server failure.
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Absence and I l lness / Misadventure Pol icy
1) If a student is absent from an assessment task, (including examinations and during the period of a long-
term task, or the day a task is due) he / she must produce a written explanation for the absence. This
written explanation must be an acceptable reason (within HSC Policy Guidelines) and must be
supported by relevant and appropriate evidence. Note that in the HSC Course a parent(s) and/or
guardian(s) note regarding illness will not be accepted. Students or parent(s) and/or guardian(s) must
contact the Student Services Office, prior to 9:00am, and leave a message for the relevant Studies
Coordinator indicating absence on the days of assessment. The student is also required to email the
relevant Studies Coordinator to make arrangements for sitting the task on the first day of their return to
school.
The following are acceptable reasons.
a) Absent due to illness
For all absences due to illness a medical certificate is required covering the period of absence. The
certificate must be an original and must be on a doctor’s letterhead. The following conditions
apply:
the doctor must sight the condition on / or prior to the day of assessment or date the assessment
is due.
the certificate must cover the period of assessment (dates must appear on the certificate.)
post-dated certificates will not be accepted.
the doctor providing the certificate must not be a family member.
the certificate is most helpful if it states the relevant illness / condition rather than a broad
statement such as ‘a medical condition’. A statement, unfit to sit for a HSC Assessment Task
/ Examination is also very helpful as it supports the Assessment Variation Rules.
if a student is absent on and after the due date of the assessment the medical certificate must
indicate the day the student is fit to return to school. The student is expected then to complete
the task unless otherwise indicated.
The task must be completed immediately on return to school. If this is within an exam block, the student
must advise the relevant Studies Coordinator the day the student is fit to sit the exam within the exam
block. Refer to the Examination Timetable for further instructions on Absence from Exams.
Assessment Variation Procedures
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Absence and I l lness / Misadventure Pol icy
(cont inued)
a) Absent due to illness (continued)
The College understands the difficulty of acquiring doctor’s appointments on the day of illness,
however, due to the impact of HSC Internal Assessments on the final ranks, will only accept a
parent(s) and/or guardian(s) note in exceptional circumstances, and, only after discussion with
the Dean of Studies or the Dean of Students on the day of the student’s absence.
If a parent(s) and/or guardian(s) note is deemed acceptable, in the second instance a doctor’s
certificate will be required regardless of the course. For example, if a student is absent for an English
task due to illness and they submit a parent(s) and/or guardian(s) note, and then are subsequently
absent for a Biology task due to illness, they must provide a doctor’s certificate. The rule is not
exclusive to a single course.
Note
“Contriving false explanations to explain work not handed in by the due date is considered
Malpractice”. NESA, Page 9, Higher School Certificate Rules and Procedures.
b) Absent due to an acceptable unforeseen circumstances (e.g. funeral)
A letter addressed to the Dean of Studies, Dean of Students or relevant Studies Coordinator
explaining the circumstances will be required, and should be attached to the Assessment Variation
Form. Note that the Principal or Dean of Studies may require evidence to support the request. The
Dean of Studies in consultation with the Principal will be the final arbiter of the acceptability of the
reason. It is normally expected that in these circumstances a student would complete the task before
leave is taken. Please note that in the case of a hand in task, where at least two week’s
notification has been given, a student will not generally be given an extension.
c) Absent due to an acceptable school activities (e.g. representative sport, mock trial etc)
The Dean of Studies in consultation with the relevant Studies Coordinator determines that the
activity warrants a change of circumstance for an approved College Representation. The student will
need to submit an Assessment Variation Form prior to the day the assessment task is scheduled or
due. The expectation is that the Assessment Variation Form is submitted at least two (2) weeks prior
to the task. Please note that in the case of a hand in task, where at least two (2) weeks
notification has been given, a student will not generally be given an extension.
d) Absent due to other acceptable reasons (e.g. granted leave see ACE 11.5.1.1)
All other circumstances must be applied for in writing to the Principal, who, in consultation with the
Dean of Studies will determine if the reason is to be accepted. If the reason is NOT accepted the
student will receive zero for that task.
2) If a student submits a task after the due date, without applying for special consideration, a zero mark
will be awarded for the task.
3) If an acceptable absence occurs during the period of an extended time assessment (e.g. project,
assignment etc.) an extension of the due date can be applied for, however, students should not assume
that an extension will be granted. If granted though, the extension may be pro-rata, that is, three (3)
school days sickness may warrant three (3) school days extension. The granting of an extension is at the
discretion of the Studies Coordinator in consultation with the Dean of Studies. Once determined, the
decision will be communicated to the student in writing, on the Assessment Variation Form.
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Absence and I l lness / Misadventure Pol icy (cont inued)
4) Students returning after being absent with an acceptable reason.
The Studies Coordinator in consultation with the Dean of Studies will determine whether:
a) to allow the student to complete the original task.
b) complete a substitute task.
c) award an estimate based on appropriate evidence (exceptional circumstances only).
Important Notice
Major Works
Students undertaking a subject that requires the submission of a Major Work to NESA cannot, under any
circumstance, be given an extension on the due state set by NESA for submission. If a major work is
late, NESA requires the school to complete a Certification Form stating when the work was submitted. It
is then purely NESA’s decision as to whether or not the work will be accepted as part of the HSC mark.
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Non Serious Attempts
NESA has determined that non serious attempts include frivolous, obscene or objectionable
material.
Non-serious attempts also include those where only multiple-choice questions are
attempted.
NESA also notes that students who provide answers to examination questions in a language
other than English (unless specifically instructed to do so) will have zero marks awarded.
(Assessment Certification Examination Manual 9025)
In relation to the HSC Internal Assessment, additional to this standard, if a Studies
Coordinator believes a student has not attempted the majority of questions set in the task, a non-
serious attempt may be identified.
If it is determined that a student has not made a serious attempt, the Studies Coordinator will
notify the Dean of Studies, and an interview will be held with the student to discuss why the
task is incomplete. The Studies Coordinator will also complete a NESA Non-Completion (N)
Warning letter for a ‘non-serious attempt’ to notify the student and parent(s) and/or
guardian(s). There may be a request for an interview with the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) to
discuss the student’s progress in the course. Note that two (2) N Warning letters can mean a
student will not be eligible to receive their HSC.
Remember that a student may be required to re-submit a task or sit an alternative task so that
feedback on knowledge and understanding can be provided and to ensure that course outcomes
are met.
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I l lness / Misadventure Appeals
Illness / Misadventure Appeals only apply when a student has completed a task, but believes that
circumstances that occurred immediately before or during a formal assessment (that were beyond their
control) impacted negatively on or diminished their assessment performance. Therefore, the Illness /
Misadventure Appeal process is designed for cases where, because of illness or misadventure, a student’s
actual performance, in an examination type task is not a true measure of a student’s achievement (not
potential). Illness / Misadventure does not apply to tasks that are take home tasks as the student will have
had sufficient notice to complete the task. Therefore, students are strongly advised to work consistently on
take home tasks so that if they are ill prior to the hand-in they are still able to complete the task to a
reasonable standard.
Illness/Misadventure Appeal provisions are open only to those HSC students who have, or will complete a
‘like’ task with ‘like’ outcomes, therefore students need to seriously consider the impact of Illness /
Misadventure Appeals. For example, if a student is required to present a speech and there is only one (1)
speech in the Assessment Schedule they cannot be given Illness / Misadventure. The student would need to
complete the speech at a future time as arranged by the relevant Studies Coordinator.
In the case of an HSC Task Illness/Misadventure Appeal, if the appeal is upheld, the student will be awarded
either an estimate or the mark received in the task, whichever is the higher mark. Note that in the case of
extended tasks, Illness / Misadventure will not usually apply as the student would have had sufficient
opportunity to complete the task in a timely manner.
The right to submit an Illness/Misadventure Appeal, and the responsibility for doing so, rests with the
student, except where it is impossible for the student to do so, such as in cases of severe illness.
Illness / Misadventure Appeal forms are available from the Dean of Studies, Studies Coordinators as well
as from the Student Services Office during Examination Blocks. A student must submit the Illness /
Misadventure Appeal to the Dean of Studies within two (2) school days (48 hours) of sitting for the task
otherwise the Appeal will not be considered or processed.
If applying for Illness / Misadventure the student must:
notify the supervising teacher of the assessment event prior to commencing the task. The supervising
teacher will then record the information in the Assessment Variation Book (in the case of major exams /
assessments) and write observational notes about the student to pass onto the relevant Studies
Coordinator.
accept that an Illness / Misadventure Card will be placed on the student’s desk for the duration of the
task so that all supervisors can observe the student.
complete and return an Illness / Misadventure Appeal Form with attached evidence / documentation to
the Dean of Studies within two (2) school days (48 hours) of sitting for the designated task.
Note a student cannot submit an appeal on the basis of:
difficulties in preparation or loss of preparation time, for example as a result of an earlier illness.
alleged deficiencies in teaching.
loss of study time or access to facilities.
long-term illnesses such as glandular fever, unless the student suffers a flare-up of the condition during
the examination (a doctor’s certificate is required to confirm this).
the same grounds for which they received disability provisions, unless the student experiences
additional unrelated difficulties during an examination.
misreading the examination timetable.
misreading examination instructions.
other commitments, such as participation in entertainment, work or sporting events, or attendance at
examinations conducted by other education organisations.
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I l lness / Misadventure Appeals
(cont inued)
The Dean of Studies will present the Illness / Misadventure Appeal applications to the Studies Team who
will act as the panel to determine whether the Illness / Misadventure Appeal should be upheld and note this
on the Illness / Misadventure Appeal Form. The student will be informed of the final decision by the relevant
Studies Coordinator or Dean of Studies once all marks have been finalised for the relevant task.
Final Appeal If the Appeal is declined, the student is able to appeal to the Principal provided they have further
supporting evidence to support the Appeal. This Appeal must be submitted in writing to the
Principal within five (5) school days of the declined notification.
NESA and the College require that where possible students attend all assessment events. It should be noted
however, that neither NESA, nor the College expect students to attend an assessment event against specific
documented medical advice. Where students are in doubt they are advised to contact the Dean of Studies or
Dean of Students.
NOTE
If a successful Misadventure Appeal is awarded in Semester 1, and there is not a like task to use
when generating an estimate, students may not receive a mark and rank on the Semester 1
Report as there may be insufficient evidence to support an appropriate estimate. The student
will receive a teacher comment to give feedback on the student’s progress in the course to date.
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Malpract ice
All HSC candidates, their teachers and others who guide them must comply with NESA Honesty in
Assessment Standard to maintain the integrity of the HSC. Detected malpractice will limit a student’s
marks and jeopardise their HSC.
“Dishonest behaviour carried out, for the purpose of gaining unfair advantage in the assessment
process constitutes malpractice or cheating. Malpractice in any form, including plagiarism is
unacceptable. Malpractice is any activity that allows a student to gain an unfair advantage over
other students. Malpractice includes but is not limited to:
speaking to anyone other than a teacher/supervisor in the exam room.
copying someone else’s work in part or whole and presenting it as your own.
using material directly from books, journals, CDs or the internet without reference to the
source.
building on the ideas of another person without reference to the source.
buying, stealing or borrowing another person’s work and presenting it as your own.
submitting work that another person, such as a parent, coach, tutor or subject expert, has
contributed to substantially.
using words, ideas, designs or the workmanship of others in practical and performance tasks
without appropriate acknowledgement.
paying someone to write or prepare material.
breaching school examination rules.
cheating in an examination.
using non-approved aids during an assessment task.
contriving false explanations to explain work not handed in by the due date.
assisting another student to engage in malpractice.
having an electronic device in the examination room.
colluding with another student to complete a task.
communicating with another student in the examination room.
bringing notes, paper, unauthorised material into an exam/assessment room.
writing on your clothing, body, tissues or material that is not exam assessment material.
In the case of suspected plagiarism, students will be required to provide evidence that all
unacknowledged work is entirely their own. Such evidence might include, but is not limited to
the student:
providing evidence of and explaining the process of their work which might include diaries,
journals or notes, working plans or sketches, and progressive drafts to show the development
of their ideas.
answering questions regarding the assessment task, examination or submitted work under
investigation, to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills”.
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NESA Rules and Proc edures
How can you avoid plagiar i sm?
To avoid plagiarism, you must give credit whenever you:
quote from someone’s actual spoken or written words.
use another person’s ideas, opinions, or theories in an assignment or essay.
make use of pieces of information, such as statistics, graphs, drawings, that are not common knowledge.
paraphrase another person’s spoken or written words.
To avoid using unintentional plagiarism you may:
use quotation marks around everything that comes directly from a text or article.
try to summarise ideas and arguments in your own words. Don’t just rearrange a few words here and
there.
check that you have correctly paraphrased and acknowledged the original ideas.
check your summary against the original text.
Plan your work
Plan ahead, and begin writing your assignments well before they are due. Leaving work until the last
minute doesn’t give you enough time to read, digest, form your own ideas and write information in your
own words. When students rush to meet a tight deadline, they are more likely to plagiarise
unintentionally or succumb to the temptation to ‘cut and paste’ information directly from electronic
resources.
Learn how to acknowledge your sources of information.
The golden rule: make sure your assignments are referenced correctly.
Referencing
Referencing allows you to acknowledge the contribution of other writers in your work. Whenever you
use words, ideas or information from other sources in your assignments, you must cite and reference
those sources.
Inaccurate references or, worse still, no references at all can be regarded as plagiarism. Most extended
responses must contain references; an unreferenced prepared assessment implies every word, idea and
fact is your own work. Referencing is a way to provide evidence to support the assertions and claims in
your own assignments. By citing experts in your field, you are demonstrating the extent of your reading
and research. Referencing is also a way to give credit to the writers from whom you have borrowed
words and ideas.
References should always be accurate, allowing your readers to trace the sources of information you
have used. The best way to make sure you reference accurately is to keep a record of all the sources you
used when reading and researching for an assignment.
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NESA Rules and Procedures
(cont inued)
Malpractice in Examinations
In the case of examinations / timed assessments, students should note that taking any of the following into
the examination room or classroom will be treated as malpractice.
A mobile phone. Mobile phones are not permitted in an examination room under any circumstances.
Any electronic device (except a calculator where permitted). This includes communication devices,
smart watches, organisers, tablets (e.g. iPads, etc), music players or electronic dictionaries.
Paper or any printed or written material (including your examination timetable unless specified in
the assessment notification).
Dictionaries, except where permitted in Languages examinations.
Students who communicate with another student in the examination room, or borrow equipment during a
task, will also be treated as engaging in malpractice, and could risk the ultimate penalty of zero being
awarded for the task.
For all instances of deemed malpractice, the Studies Coordinator, after consultation with the Dean of Studies
will interview the student and notify he/she that in the first instance zero will be recorded for the task. This
penalty may be reviewed in terms of the plagiarism depending on the extent.
If a student engages in malpractice during an examination, whether intentional or not, the student can expect
that zero will be recorded for the task. In the case of prepared, hand in tasks the Dean of Studies and relevant
Studies Coordinator will determine if the malpractice is substantial and as a result has advantaged the
student. If this is the case the zero result will stand, however, if for example a section of the task is the only
part demonstrating malpractice the student may only be penalised for this section.
The relevant Studies Coordinator will negotiate an interview time between the Dean of Studies and the
student. The Studies Coordinator will be present for the interview, and the student will be given the
opportunity to respond to the allegation of malpractice. At the student’s request, a support person may also
be involved. The student will then be advised of any penalty by the Dean of Studies, and a letter to the
parent(s) and/or guardian(s) will then be generated by the Studies Coordinator and co-signed by the Dean of
Studies to nominate the task, weighting, penalty and adjusted mark / rank.
The Studies Coordinator will also issue a Non Completion (N) Warning Letter which will be posted to the
parent(s) and/or guardian(s) indicating that the task will need to be resubmitted (in the case of a hand in task)
in order for the student to demonstrate the outcome (s) of the course. In the case of an examination where
malpractice occurs, the Studies Coordinator may also require that the student sit another examination.
There will be an offer (sometimes a request) that a parent(s) and/or guardian(s) make an appointment to
discuss the issue. Where a student is found to have engaged in malpractice, the relevant House Coordinator
will also be informed so that appropriate pastoral support is provided to the student. Students should note
that confidentiality will be maintained at all times.
Students, parent(s) and/or guardian(s) should note that NESA requires all
schools to register incidents of malpractice indicating the course, nature of
the offence and the applied penalty. This is to ensure that schools across the
State of NSW follow fair and just procedures and ensure that students who
engage in malpractice do not receive an advantage.
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Assessment Appeals Pol icy
Internal Assessment Appeal following the handing back of an Assessment Task
Disagreement over a marker’s assessment of a task must be lodged within two (2) school days (48 hours)
of the task being handed back to the student.
In the case of a multiple choice or single answer being incorrectly marked, the student should alert the class
teacher, who will adjust the mark on the student’s script and inform the Studies Coordinator.
If there is a calculation error, the class teacher will adjust the mark on the student’s script, initial and date
and inform the relevant Studies Coordinator of the adjusted mark.
In all other cases, the student must complete an Assessment Appeal Form. This form is available either
from the Dean of Studies, Studies Coordinator or the school website. The student will then be required to
indicate the grounds for a review, attach to the original task, and hand to the classroom teacher who will then
sign and date and pass onto the relevant Studies Coordinator.
If the appeal is upheld, the Studies Coordinator will adjust the mark on the script and return it to the class
teacher to give back to the student, then complete the Assessment Appeals data file, make a comment on the
Appeal Form and place in the student’s file.
If the appeal is not upheld, the student will be informed via the Appeal Form and may be given additional
feedback to clarify why the mark has not be adjusted.
If the student is still not satisfied with the result, he / she may appeal to the Dean of Studies (within 48 hours
of being notified of the appeal outcome) by handing their original script, the original appeal form and a
request in writing for an external review. An external review will only be sanctioned if the following grounds
can be proven:
insufficient notice of task.
weighting of subject components not matching syllabus requirements.
the task not being marked according to the published marking guidelines.
The Dean of Studies, in consultation with the Studies Coordinator, will determine if an external review is
warranted. If so the Dean of Studies will contact another Diocesan School and request a re-mark. When the
script is returned, if there is a difference to the original mark, the student will receive an average of the two
marks, whether favourable or unfavourable to the student.
Students should note that an external review will only be available for questions worth 10 or more marks
each or a section worth 10 or more marks.
Important Rules in relation to re-marks
Students need to be aware that they have a total of three appeal reviews available to
them across each course within the HSC Year. If the appeal is upheld their appeal total is
credited. For example if an appeal is lodged for the PDHPE Mid Year Course
Examination, and the appeal is upheld, there are still three (3) remaining, but if declined,
the student has ‘used up’ one (1) and has two (2) remaining.
Therefore, students should think very carefully about the grounds for their appeal
and the final lodging of the appeal.
Remember
The highest level of fairness in the assessment process and honesty of students in completing assessment
tasks, examinations and submitted works, and of teachers and others in guiding students, underpins the
integrity of the HSC. Throughout the assessment process, the highest level of honesty is also required.
Note that often a student’s first response when they receive a task back is to appeal if he/she is not happy
with the mark, however, preparation before the task is a far better method of dealing with results!
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Examinat ion Room Procedures
NESA has provided instructions for all HSC Examinations (see page 18 of 2018 HSC Rules & Procedures).
These have been adapted and applied to all examinations and assessments conducted by St Francis Xavier’s
College.
During each examination, you must:
be seated at the desk that shows your name and student number.
make sure you have the correct exam paper for the course you have entered. When
directed, it is your responsibility to check that no papers or pages are missing from your
examination paper(s).
not write during the allocated reading time, use any equipment including highlighters or
mark your paper in any way.
read the instructions and all questions carefully. Supervisors cannot interpret exam
questions.
only use your student number (barcode) on all answer booklets except for Multiple Choice
Answer Sheets.
write clearly in black pen.
stop writing immediately when the supervisor tells you to.
follow the supervisor’s instructions for arranging completed answers, and wait till papers
are collected.
During each examination, you must not:
cheat.
include any frivolous or objectionable material in your booklets or responses.
speak to anyone other than a supervisor.
behave in a way likely to disturb another student or upset the exam’s running.
eat unless approved by NESA (for example diabetic provisions).
take any writing booklets or exam paper whether used or unused out of the room.
write on your body (for example your arms), tissues or material that is not exam material.
leave the room until each exam ends.
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Disabi l i ty Provis ions
Disability Provisions in the HSC are practical arrangements designed to help students who couldn't otherwise
make a fair attempt to show what they know in an exam room. Disability Provisions do not apply to hand in,
prepared tasks.
Who can apply for Disability Provisions?
Any HSC student with a disability recognised in the Commonwealth Disability Standards for Education
2005.
The definition of ‘disability’ in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) includes:
physical
intellectual
psychiatric
sensory
neurological, and
learning disabilities, as well as
physical disfigurement, and
the presence in the body of disease-causing organisms.
Australian Human Rights Commission
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/dda-guide-who-does-dda-protect
Note that the Disability Provisions apply only where the disability is such that a practical arrangement is
required to reduce disadvantage in an exam situation. Disability Provisions also apply to temporary and
emergency related disabilities such as where a student breaks their arm a week before an examination type
task.
The provisions granted are solely determined by how the student’s exam performance is affected.
Disability Provisions are available to students for the HSC Course Assessments including practical and oral /
aural examinations. These provisions apply to students who qualify on the grounds of the NESA recognised
disability or learning difficulty, medical condition or injury. Students may have been given Disability
Provisions for the Preliminary Course, or early in the HSC Course based on evidence obtained, however, in
the case of HSC Examinations and tasks, the final decision for the granting of Disability Provisions can only
be determined by NESA.
Disability Provisions may include but are not limited to:
braille papers.
large print papers.
use of a writer.
use of a reader.
rest breaks.
small group supervision.
food intake.
permission to take medication.
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Disabi l i ty Provis ions
(cont inued)
Sample Provisions
Diabetic provisions allow students to:
have small group supervision or be seated near an exit, to leave the room if necessary.
take bite-sized food and drink into the examination room.
take blood glucose testing equipment into the examination room to monitor their Blood Glucose Level
(BGL).
take their insulin syringe or insulin pump into the examination room for use as necessary, or wear their
insulin pump into the examination room (pump may be worn at all times).
have five minutes per half hour without access to the exam paper or responses that can be used to eat,
drink, go to the toilet or check their BGL.
take remedial action of up to 20 minutes if the BGL is below 5 mmol/L or above 15mmol/L.
Note that students must not have access to their
examination questions, and answers,
during any extra time associated with diabetic provisions.
Rest breaks
Rest breaks are breaks in the examination time in which students:
must turn over or close their examination questions and answers.
must not read, write or make notes.
may stretch, move, rest or refocus in their seat.
How are rest breaks calculated?
The maximum amount of time granted is given as a rate of minutes per half-hour of examination time,
usually five minutes per half-hour of examination time. The total amount of time allowable for breaks is
calculated by multiplying this rate by the number of half-hour intervals.
Can students take a rest break for shorter than five minutes?
NO. All students, even those without rest breaks, take short moments to stretch or refocus during their
allocated examination time. Rest breaks are designed for students with disabilities that cannot be reasonably
addressed in this manner. Therefore, each rest break must be taken for a minimum of five (5) minutes.
If a student’s remaining rest break allowance falls below five (5) minutes, no further rest breaks may be
taken. For example, if a student is approved rest breaks at the rate of five (5) minutes per half hour, the
allowance for rest breaks in a three (3) hour examination starts at 30 minutes. If the student elects to take, for
example, three (3) x nine (9) minute rest breaks, a fourth rest break may not be taken as the remaining
allowance is only three (3) minutes.
Can students take a rest break for longer than five minutes?
YES. If the student does not feel sufficiently rested after five (5) minutes, they may elect to take a longer
break, as long as the total time taken for rest breaks does not exceed what has been approved. The supervisor
is to record the amount of time taken to rest and ensure it does not exceed the maximum allowance.
For example, if a student is approved rest breaks at the rate of five (5) minutes per half hour, the total amount
of rest breaks taken in a three (3) hour examination must not exceed 30 minutes. Therefore the student may
choose to take, for example, one (1) x 12 minute, one (1) x 8 minute and two (2) x 5 minute rest breaks.
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Disabi l i ty Provis ions
(cont inued)
Must breaks be taken at half-hourly intervals?
NO. The student can determine the times at which rest breaks are to be taken, and must advise the
examination supervisor whenever they wish to take a rest break.
Must students be in small group supervision to take rest breaks?
Students approved rest breaks are automatically granted small group supervision. Most students choose to
use small group supervision but, some students may elect to sit with the main body of students and be placed
at the front or back of the examination room.
Either option is permitted, but students should be aware that if they elect to sit with the main body of
students, they may still be doing their examination when the other students have finished, and are leaving the
room.
Should students practise with rest breaks in examination situations?
YES. Students will benefit from being aware of how to use the rest break provision to best suit their
examination needs. For example, some students may require five (5) minute breaks at regular intervals.
Other students may benefit from taking fewer breaks of longer duration. An awareness of the examination
format and individual examination needs will assist students in using rest breaks to best suit their needs.
Reader / Writer
People who act as readers and writers do so on a voluntary basis.
Who can act as a Reader and/or Writer?
A Year 11 student. It is recommended that a competent Year 11 student act as a reader/writer for a
HSC student. These students should be familiar with the subjects being examined.
A former student of the school.
A suitable adult.
A retired teacher.
Who cannot act as a Reader and/or Writer?
A relative or friend of the student.
A currently employed teacher or private tutor.
A non-teaching employee at the student’s school (e.g. a teacher’s aide, school secretary, lab
technician).
Anyone who recently taught the student.
Anyone who has a close relative sitting the same examination.
A NESA appointed examination supervisor or presiding officer.
Can the Reader and Writer be the same person?
YES. If a student has been granted both a reader and a writer, NESA would expect that the same person act
as both.
Can students use a Reader and / or Writer in a language examination?
A reader and / or writer may be used in some parts of a language examination. The support person is
permitted to read and / or write in English only. The student will need to read and / or write for themselves in
the language being examined.
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Disabi l i ty Provis ions
(cont inued)
What a Reader can do
Read the exam questions and any incorporated stimulus or resource material as many times as the
student asks them to.
Read the student’s answers back to them.
What a Reader cannot do
Interpret the question(s) for the student.
Advise the student in any way.
Read in the language being examined in a Language Examination.
What a Writer can do
Write the student’s answers exactly as dictated by the student.
Ask the student to repeat a word or sentence.
Ask the student to spell difficult or obscure words.
Punctuate and use capital letters without the specific direction of the student.
Operate a calculator at the student’s direction.
Rule lines as directed by the student.
Re-read the last two (2) sentences that have been written, to enable the student to regain their place in
their work.
What a Writer cannot do
Interpret the question or advise the student in any way.
Make comments on the student’s work.
Alter the student’s work or write words that the student has not dictated.
Re-write a student’s written work (i.e. a student cannot write out their answers and then have the writer
re-write them).
Type for the student.
Draw (if the student is unable to draw, please contact Student Support).
Write in the language being examined in a Language Examination.
What the Student can do
Practise using a writer as often as possible before the actual examination.
Dictate his or her answers exactly as he or she wishes them to be written down.
Advise the writer when to start a new paragraph, when to put something in brackets or inverted
commas, and when to underline something.
Regularly read over what the writer has written.
Make notes, essay plans or jot down ideas during the writing time.
Use a writer for part of the exam, and write the other parts for themselves. Please note that extra time (to
compensate for the dictation process) applies only to the time the student uses a writer.
What the Student cannot do
Ask to have the question interpreted.
Ask a reader in a Language Examination, to read in the language being examined.
Ask a writer in a Language Examination, to write in the language being examined.
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Disabi l i ty Provis ions
(cont inued)
In the HSC Year all documentation relating to Disability Provisions will need to be updated if a student is
seeking Disability Provisions for the HSC. A member of the Learning Support Staff and the House
Coordinator will discuss this procedure with the designated student. Where a student believes that a
condition has emerged since Year 11, he / she may approach the House Coordinator or Learning Support
Coordinator for advice. The House Coordinator who is coordinating Disability Provisions, for that year, will
then provide the student with the NESA forms that need to be completed, and request that school
documentation pertaining to the disability provisions be managed by the Learning Support Coordinator or
designated staff member.
Please note that it is the student and parent(s) and/or guardian(s) responsibility to ensure the completion
and submission of the relevant forms by the due date.
The Learning Support Coordinator, after consultation with the Dean of Studies, will ultimately inform the
student whether or not Disability Provisions can be accessed for timed assessment tasks and examinations
while awaiting a formal decision from the NESA. To ensure that teachers are aware of students accessing
Disability Provisions, the Learning Support Coordinator will provide updated lists of eligible students to all
Studies Coordinators who will then organise the provisions for tasks other than block examinations.
When the application for Disability Provisions has been assessed by the NESA, a letter will be issued to the
school and student by NESA indicating the provisions that have been approved or declined. If provisions
are declined the student is able to appeal to NESA via the College, however, this must be done within 14
days of the date of the letter indicating the provisions have been declined. In order for that appeal to be
considered, the student must provide further evidence for consideration.
Note that it is the student’s responsibility to determine if he / she wishes to appeal if provisions are
declined, and to submit additional supporting evidence to the Learning Support Coordinator. It is also the
student’s responsibility to follow up with the Learning Support Coordinator if a letter from NESA regarding
the status of the appeal, if correspondence is not received in a timely manner.
NESA has a Panel of Specialists that includes medical practitioners, educational psychologists, and
consultants for the visually or hearing impaired. The category of the disability and the evidence presented
will determine who reviews the file.
Information regarding Disability Provisions can be found on the NESA Website at http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/disability-provisions
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Record of Student Achievement
RoSA
In 2013 NESA (previously BOSTES) introduced the Record of Student Achievement or RoSA for the
Preliminary Course. As such, schools are required to submit grades for all students completing any Stage 6
Preliminary Board Developed or Board Endorsed Course, except VET Courses and Life Skills Courses.
Therefore, when students receive their HSC Results they will now receive Grades from A to E for their
performance in the Preliminary Course. The grade which was awarded to each student at the completion of a
Stage 6 Preliminary Course indicates the student’s overall achievement in relation to the Common Grade
Scale for Preliminary courses.
NESA’s grading system is intended to describe the student’s achievement at the end of each Stage 6
Preliminary Course. Teachers make the final judgement of the grade deserved on the basis of available
assessment information and with reference to the Common Grade Scale for Preliminary Courses and other
material produced by the NESA to support the consistent awarding of grades.
Students who leave school prior to the completion of the HSC are entitled to receive a RoSA and will be
nominated as leavers to NESA by the Dean of Studies. RoSA is a credential that could potentially be used to
assist students in seeking work or entry to TAFE.
The Common Grade Scale describes performance at each of five grade levels.
Grade A
The student demonstrates extensive knowledge of content and
understanding of course concepts, and applies highly developed skills
and processes in a wide variety of contexts. In addition, the student
demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills using perceptive
analysis and evaluation. The student effectively communicates
complex ideas and information.
Grade B
The student demonstrates thorough knowledge of content and
understanding of course concepts, and applies well developed skills
and processes in a variety of contexts. In addition, the student
demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills using analysis and
evaluation. The student clearly communicates complex ideas and
information.
Grade C
The student demonstrates sound knowledge of content and
understanding of course concepts, and applies skills and processes in
a range of familiar contexts. In addition, the student demonstrates
skills in selecting and integrating information and communicates
relevant ideas in an appropriate manner.
Grade D
The student demonstrates a basic knowledge of content and
understanding of course concepts, and applies skills and processes in
some familiar contexts. In addition, the student demonstrates skills in
selecting and using information and communicates ideas in a
descriptive manner.
Grade E
The student demonstrates an elementary knowledge of content and
understanding of course concepts, and applies some skills and
processes with guidance. In addition, the student demonstrates
elementary skills in recounting information and communicating ideas.
Further information can be
found on the NESA website
http://educationstandards.nsw.
edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-
12/leaving-school/record-of-
school-achievement
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HSC Pathways
While most students complete their HSC over two (2) years during Years 11 and 12, there are other options
available. At St Francis Xavier’s College some students may accumulate the HSC, that is, take up to five (5)
consecutive years to finish their studies, though most choose a three (3) year option.
Note that all of the assessment rules apply to all Pathways students, and part time attendance does not excuse
students from meeting all assessment requirements.
Frequent ly Asked Quest ions
What happens if I fail to submit or attempt an Assessment Task?
You are expected to submit all Assessment Tasks even in cases where no mark is recorded (e.g. due to
lateness without a valid reason). If you fail to submit an Assessment Task, the Studies Coordinator will
complete a Non-Completion (N) Warning Letter to notify you and your parent(s) and/or guardian(s). The
letter will indicate what action you need to take in order to satisfy NESA requirements. Failure to submit a
task without a valid reason or without having completed an Assessment Variation Form will result in a zero
mark being awarded.
What happens if I am sick for a task or have an accident on the way to school before a task?
Students may lodge an Illness/Misadventure Appeal if they believe that circumstances occurring
immediately before or during a HSC assessment, and which were beyond their control, diminished their
assessment performance. Illness / Misadventure only applies where the student has actually sat for the task, it
does not apply to submitted tasks, only exam type tasks.
Note that NESA’s General Guidelines state it is not possible for the school to compensate
for the effect of an existing or long-term illness or misadventure on your performance
during a task, nor for difficulties in preparation or loss of preparation time.
What happens in relation to practical works?
Some subjects require students to complete and submit a project as part of their HSC Assessment e.g. Visual
Arts Body of Work, Industrial Technology a practical project; Drama Performance; English Speech.
The classroom teacher should be able to certify that the works are the student’s own original work; if this
cannot be certified the matter will be referred to the Studies Coordinator.
What happens if I arrive late for an examination?
You can still enter the examination room however no extra time will be given
Further Informat ion
Further information on aspects of the Assessment
Process may be obtained from the NESA, or Dean
of Studies, or, for specific queries, from the
relevant Studies Coordinator.
Note
Students turning 18 years of age during their
senior years at St Francis Xavier College must
still have all official College letters regarding
leave, absence, permission notes and forms signed
by either parent(s) and/or guardian(s).
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Glossary of Terms
NESA has published a list of skills, which students need to understand and be able to demonstrate through
their assessment tasks. These terms are verbs and state what a student is to do in a task or assessment. These
terms will be found throughout the outcomes of their courses and in the wording of their assessment tasks.
Students should make good use of every chance to practise them and evaluate their efforts until they are
confident they can demonstrate the skills across all their courses. The NESA list is as follows.
Account / Account for state reasons for, report on. Give an account of: narrate a series of events or
transactions
Analyse identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate
implications
Apply use, utilise, employ in a particular situation
Appreciate make a judgement about the value of
Assess make a judgment 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/ evaluation)
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 recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences
between
Evaluate make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of
Examine inquire into
Explain relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide
why and/or how
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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Glossary of Acronym
AHRC Australian Human Rights Commission
AQF Australian Qualifications Framework
ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
BGL Blood Glucose Level
BOSTES Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards
ESL Learning Support & Literacy
HSC Higher School Certificate
NESA NSW Education Standards Authority
UAC Universities Admissions Centre
USI Unique Student Identifier
VET Vocational Education and Training
WHS Work Health and Safety
Websi te Informat ion
Australian Human Rights Commission
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/dda-guide-who-does-dda-protect
NSW Education Standards Authority
Change of Personal Details
http://studentsonline.bostes.nsw.edu.au/go/seniorstudy/hsc_rules_and_procedures/
All My Own Work
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_assessment_policies/#hsc_amow
Assessment Ranks Appeal – HSC Rules & Procedures (NESA):
http://studentsonline.bostes.nsw.edu.au/go/seniorstudy/hsc_rules_and_procedures/
Extract from NESA 2017 Rules & Procedures
http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/rules-and-processes/rules-
procedures-guide-students
Disability Provisions
http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/disability-provisions
RoSA Record of Student Achievement
http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/leaving-school/record-of-
school-achievement
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A S S E S S M E N T
S C H E D U L E S
Year 12
2018 H i gher Schoo l Cer t i f i ca t e
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES
St Franc is Xavier ’s Col lege
Hamil ton
A b o r i g i n a l S t u d i e s
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 6
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 4
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Global Perspective Global Perspective/
Comparative Study
Research and
Methodology
All HSC Topics
Task Type Short Answer Responses Mid-Year
Examination
Major Project Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1.2, H3.1, H3.2,
H3.3, H4.1, H4.3
H1.2, H1.3,
H2.1, H2.2
H4.1, H4.2 H1.1, H1.2, H2.2,
H3.1, H3.2, H3.3
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, understanding
of course content
10 10 20 40%
Investigating, analysis,
synthesis and evaluation of
information of a variety of
sources and perspectives
10 15 25%
Research and inquiry
methods
15 5 20%
Communication of
information, ideas and
issues in appropriate forms
10 5 15%
Total Weighting 10% 20% 40% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
3
7
A n c i e n t H i s t o r y
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2018
Week 8
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 8
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Wednesday 29/11/17
Core Study
Core and Ancient Society Historical Period All HSC Topics
Task Type Research and Source
Analysis
Mid-Year
Examination
Extended response
incorporating research
Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 H1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.5, 4.2 H2.1, 3.3, 3.6, 4.1 H1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge,
understanding of
course content
5 10 10 15 40%
Source based
skills: analysis,
synthesis &
evaluation of
historical
information from a
variety of sources
5 5 5 5 20%
Historical Inquiry
Research
10 10 20%
Communication of
historical
understanding in
appropriate forms
10 10 20%
Total Weighting 20% 25% 25% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
3
8
B i o l o g y
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 6
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8-9
Term 2, 2018
Week 7
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3-4
Content Area Performing and Reporting
a First Hand Investigation
Mid-Year
Examination
Performing and
Reporting a First Hand
Investigation
and Secondary Sources
Research
Trial HSC
Task Type Science Skills
Mid-Year
Examination
Science Skills Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H2, H11, H12, H13, H14 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6,
H8, H10, H11, H12, H13,
H14, H15
H2, H9, H10, H11, H12,
H13, H14, H15
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6,
H7, h8, H9, H10, H11,
H12, H13, H14, H15
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, understanding
of course content
15 5 20 40%
Skills in planning and
conducting first-hand
investigations,
communicating
information and
understanding based on
these investigations
15 15 30%
Skills in scientific thinking,
problem-solving and in
communicating
understanding and
conclusions
5 5 10 10 30%
Total Weighting 20% 20% 30% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
3
9
B u s i n e s s S t u d i e s
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 7
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 6
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Operations Operations, Marketing Marketing
All HSC Topics
Task Type
Research Mid-Year
Examination
Research Task Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H5, 8, 9, 10 H1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 H4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 H1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
understanding of course
content
5 5 10 15 35%
Stimulus based skills 5 5 10 20%
Inquiry and Research 10 10 5 25%
Communication of
Business Information,
Ideas and Issues in
appropriate forms
5 5 5 5 20%
Total Weighting 25% 15% 25% 35% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
4
0
C a t h o l i c S t u d i e s
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 8
27 November
Term 1, 2018
Week 10
2 April – 6 April
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
6 August – 22 August
Content Area
Peace and justice studies Contemporary moral issues All Topics
Task Type
In class source-based analysis In class Oral Presentation In exam block Trial HSC examination
Outcomes JM6.1, JM6.2, JM6.3, HB6.2 JM 6:4, JM6:5, HB 6:2, HB 6.5 HB6:2, JM6:4, JM6:5, JM6:4, JM6:5, HB
6:2, HB 6.5, JM6.1, JM6.2, JM6.3, HB6.2,
CP6:3
Total Weighting Task 1
10%
Task 2
15%
Task 3
25%
Assessm
ent H
and
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ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
4
1
C h e m i s t r y
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 7
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8-9
Term 2, 2018
Week 6
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3-4
Content Area Performing and
Reporting a First Hand
Investigation
Mid-Year
Examination
Performing and Reporting a
First Hand Investigation
and Secondary Sources
Research
Trial HSC
Task Type Science Skills
Mid-Year
Examination
Science Skills Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H2, H11, H12, H13,
H14
H2, H3, H4, H6, H8, H11,
H12, H13, H14, H15
H2, H5, H11, H12, H13,
H14, H15
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5,
H6, H7, H8, H9, H10,
H11, H12, H13, H14,
H15
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
understanding
- 15 5 20 40%
Skills in planning and
conducting first-hand
investigations,
communicating information
and understanding based on
these investigations
15 - 15 - 30%
Skills in scientific thinking,
problem-solving and in
communicating
understanding and
conclusions
5 5 10 10 30%
Total Weighting 20% 20% 30% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
4
2
C o m m u n i t y & F a m i l y S t u d i e s
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 9
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8/9
Term 2, 2018
Week 10
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3/4
Content Area “Research
Methodology”
“Research Methodology” &
“Social Impact of
Technology”
“Groups in Context” All modules will be
assessed
Task Type Independent Research
Project
Mid-Year
Examination
Research Report - Groups Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H4.1, H4.2, H6.1 H2.3, H3.4, H4.1, H4.2,
H6.1
H1.1, H2.3, H3.1, H3.3,
H4.1, H4.2, H5.1, H6.2
H2.1, H2.2, H3.2, H5.2
All outcomes may be
assessed
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
Understanding of how the
following impact on
wellbeing:
Resource Management
Positive relationships
Range of societal factors
Nature of groups, families
and communities
10 15 15 40%
Skills in applying
management processes to
meet the needs of individuals,
groups, families and
communities
5 3 12 5 25%
Knowledge and understanding
about research methodology
and skills in researching, critical thinking, analysing
and communicating
20 2 8 5 35%
Total Weighting 25% 15% 35% 25% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
4
3
C o m p u t i n g A p p l i c a t i o n s
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 9
Term 1, 2018
Week 10
Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Term 3, 2018
Week 6
Content Area Desktop Publishing I Databases Communications II Multimedia II
Task Type Portfolio Research Assignment Website Design Movie Maker Project
Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3,
3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,
3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1
1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1,
3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 5.1
1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,
3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3,
5.1
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Desktop Publishing I 20 20%
Databases 25 25%
Communications II 25 25%
Multimedia II 30 30%
Total Weighting 20% 25% 25% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
4
4
D r a m a
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 8
Term 1, 2018
Week 6
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8-9
Term 2, 2018
Week 7
Term 3, 2018
Week 2
Content Area Australian Drama Black Comedy Australian / Black
Comedy
Individual Project Group
Performance
Task Type Performance Performance Mid-Year Examination
Extended Essays
Performance /
Submission
Performance
Outcomes H1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3
H1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1,
2.3, 3.1, 3.3
H3.1, 3.2, 3.3 H1.1, 2.2, 1.7, 3.2,
3.3
H1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6,
1.7
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Weight
Performing 5 5 10 10 30%
Making 5
Logbook
5
Logbook
10 20 40%
Critically Studying 30 30%
Total Weighting 10% 10% 30% 20% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
4
5
E a r t h & E n v i r o n m e n t a l S c i e n c e
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 4
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8-9
Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3-4
Content Area Performing and Reporting
a First Hand Investigation
Mid-Year
Examination
Performing and Reporting a
First Hand Investigation,
and Secondary Sources
Research
Trial HSC
Task Type Science Skills Mid-Year
Examination
Science Skills Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H7, H8, H11, H12, H13,
H14, H15
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H8,
H11, H12, H13, H14, H15
H5, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11,
H12, H13, H14, H15
H1, H2, H3, H4, h5,
H6, H7, H8, H9, H10,
H11, H12, H13, H14,
H15
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
understanding
15 5 20 40%
Skills in planning and
conducting first-hand
investigations,
communicating
information and
understanding based on
these investigations
15 15 30%
Skills in scientific thinking,
problem-solving and in
communicating
understanding and
conclusions
5 5 10 10 30%
Total Weighting 20% 20% 30% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
4
6
E c o n o m i c s
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 6
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area The Global Economy
Monday 13/11/17
Topics 1-3 Economic Issues All HSC Topics
Task Type Inquiry Stimulus – In
class task
Mid-Year
Examination
Research Response –
(Stimulus Based)
Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 H1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11
H1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12 H1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, understanding
of course content
5 5 5 25 40%
Stimulus based skills 5 10 5 20%
Inquiry and Research 10 5 5 20%
Communication of
Economic information,
ideas and issues in
appropriate forms
5 5 5 5 20%
Total Weighting 20% 20% 25% 35% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
4
7
E n g i n e e r i n g S t u d i e s
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 10
12 December
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 7
Tuesday 12 June
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Aeronautical Civil Structures &
Aeronautical
Aero, Civil, PPT All Modules
Task Type Engineering Report Mid-Year
Examination
In Class Test Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1,
4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2
H1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.3, 4.2,
4.3, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2
H1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3,
5.2, 6.1, 6.2
H1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1,
3.2, 4.1, 4.3, 5.2, 6.1,
6.2
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
understanding of
engineering principles and
developments in
technology
10 10 10 20 50%
Skills in research, problem
solving and
communication related to
engineering
10 10 5 5 30%
Understanding the scope
and role of engineering
including management and
problem solving
10 5 5 20%
Total Weighting 20% 30% 20% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
4
8
E n g l i s h S t u d i e s
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 9
Wed 6 Dec
Term 1, 2018
Week 10
Thurs 12 April
Term 2, 2018
Weeks 9-10
Fri 29 June
Term 3, 2018
Week 7
Mon 3 Sept
Content Area The Big Screen MiTunes and Text We Are Australian English in the Media
Task Type Film Exam Hand-In Task (Part A:
Poster and Part B Review)
Opinionative Essay
(Week 9) and Debate
(Week 10)
Hand-In Task
Media Task
Outcomes 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3
Assessment
Components Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Students will experience and develop
knowledge, understanding and
appreciation of various forms and of
texts, exploring ideas and values of
those texts and how language and
other techniques are used in the texts
to convey meaning.
10 10 5 5 30%
Students will develop skills in reading,
listening and viewing and in writing,
speaking and representing, to enrich
their personal lives and to consolidate
a sound basis for current and future
education, careers and citizenship.
5 10 10 5 30%
Students will develop knowledge,
understanding and skills in using
language accurately, effectively and
appropriately for a range of purposes,
audiences and contexts.
5 5 5 10 25%
Students will develop skills in
planning and working independently
and collaboratively and reflect on
learning.
5 10 15%
Total Weighting 20% 30% 30% 20% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
4
9
E n g l i s h S t a n d a r d
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 6
Mon 13 Nov
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 4
Thurs 24 May
Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Thurs 28 June
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Area of Study:
Discovery
Area of Study:
Discovery
Module A Module B Module C Area of Study and
Modules
Task Type Speaking Task
Viva Voce
Mid-Year
Examination
Paper 1: I & III
(Supported Task)
Mid-Year
Examination
Essay (Supported
Task)
Essay
(Supported
Task)
Hand-In Task Trial HSC
Examination
Paper 1 and Paper
2
Outcomes 2,4,7,8,11,12,13 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9,
10, 12
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 , 9,
10, 12
1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,
12, 13
1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9,
10, 12
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Weight
Speaking 15 15%
Viewing / Representing 5 5 5 15%
Listening 5 5 5 15%
Writing 5 5 5 5 10 30%
Reading 5 10 10 25%
Total Weighting 15% 10% 15% 15% 15% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
5
0
E n g l i s h A d v a n c e d
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 6
Mon 13 Nov
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 4
Thurs 24 May
Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Wed 27 June
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Area of Study:
Discovery
Area of Study:
Discovery
Module A Module B Module C Area of Study and
Modules
Task Type Speaking Task:
Viva Voce
Mid-Year
Examination
Paper 1: I&III
(Supported Task)
Mid-Year
Examination
Supported
Critical Task
Supported
Critical Task
Hand-In Task Trial HSC
Examination
Paper 1 & Paper 2
Outcomes 2,4,7,8,11,12,13 1, 2, 2A,3,
4,5,6,7,9,10,12
1, 2A,
4,6,8.10,12A
1, 2A, 4,6,8,
10, 12, 12A
1,2A,3,4,7,10,
12A
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
10,11,12,13
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Weight
Speaking 15 15%
Viewing / Representing 5 5 5 15%
Listening 5 5 5 15%
Writing 5 5 5 5 10 30%
Reading 5 10 10 25%
Total Weighting 15% 10% 15% 15% 15% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
5
1
E n g l i s h E x t e n s i o n 1
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 1, 2018
Week 2
Tues 6 Feb
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Waiting For Godot Good Night and Good Luck Sylvia Plath Poetry
Task Type Imaginative Composition
Hand-In Task
Mid-HSC Examination
Critical Response
Non-Exam Style Task
Trial HSC Examination
Critical Response and Imaginative
Composition
Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Weight
Knowledge and
understanding of complex
texts and how and why
they are valued
7.5 10 7.5 25%
Skills in: complex analysis,
independent investigation
10 7.5 7.5 25%
Total Weighting 17.5% 17.5% 15% 50%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
5
2
E n g l i s h E x t e n s i o n 2
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 9
Thurs 7 Dec
Term 2, 2018
Week 6
Mon 4 June
Term 3, 2018
Week 1
Tues 24 July
Content Area Process of Major Work – Stage 1
Planning
Process of Major Work – Stage 2
Drafting
Process of Major Work – Stage 3
Editing and Reflecting
Task Type Viva Voce
Report Draft Version of Major Work,
Reflection Statement and Journal
Outcomes 1, 2 1, 2 1, 2
Assessment
Components Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Weight
A student develops and
presents an extended
composition that
demonstrates depth,
insight, originality and
skills in independent
investigation
5 10 10 25%
A student reflects on and
documents own process of
composition
5 5 15 25%
Total Weighting 10% 15% 25% 50%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
5
3
E x p l o r i n g E a r l y C h i l d h o o d 1 U n i t
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 1, 2018
Week 6
Term 2, 2018
Week 4
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area “Food and Nutrition”
“Starting School”
“Play and the Developing Child” “Play and the Developing Child” &
“Child Health and Safety”
Task Type
Report: Food/Nutrition and the
Transition to School
Play and the Developing Child -
Resources Production
Final Course
Examination
Outcomes
1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4,
6.1, 6.2
1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
4.2, 6.2
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5,
6.1, 6.2
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Weight
Knowledge and
Understanding
25 15 10 50%
Skills 15 15 20 50%
Total Weighting 40% 30% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
5
4
F o o d T e c h n o l o g y
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 6
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 10
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Food Manufacture Food Manufacture Australian
Food Industry
Contemporary Nutrition
Issues
All Modules
Task Type Research/Practical
Mid-Year
Examination
Research/
Experimentation/
Practical
Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1.1, H4.2
H1.1, H1.2, H1.4, H2.1,
H3.1, H4.2
H2.1, H3.2, H5.1 H1.1, H1.2, H1.3,
H1.4, H2.1, H5.1,
H3.1, H4.2
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
Understanding of Food
Technology
5 15 20%
Skills in research, analysis
and Communicating food
issues
5 10 5 10 30%
Skills in experimenting
with and preparing food by
applying theoretical
concepts
10 20 30%
Design, Implementation
and Evaluating solutions to
food situations
5 5 5 20%
Total Weighting 20% 20% 30% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
5
5
F r e n c h B e g i n n e r s
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 9
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 10
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area All topics studied this far All topics All topics All topics
Task Type Speaking in French
(research questions)
Mid-Year
Examination
Speaking in French Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 3.4
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2,
2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2,
3.3, 3.4
As for Task 2 As for Task 2
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
LISTENING
Questions in English,
Answers in English
15 15 30%
SPEAKING
Conversation/Interview
10
Research Component
10 20%
READING
Comprehension passages
in French, questions in
English and answers in
English
15
Research Component
15 30%
WRITING
Written observation in
French
10
Research Component
10 20%
Total Weighting 10% 30% 20% 40% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
5
6
G e o g r a p h y
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 7
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 4
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Ecosystems at Risk Ecosystems, Urban Places Urban Places All HSC Topics
Task Type Research Mid-Year
Examination
Stimulus based Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13
H1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13
H1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,10,
11, 12, 13
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, understanding 5 5 5 25 40%
Geographic Tools, Skills 5 10 5 20%
Geographic Inquiry,
Research, Fieldwork 5 5 5 5 20%
Communication 5 5 5 5 20%
Total Weighting 15% 20% 25% 40% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
5
7
H i s t o r y E x t e n s i o n
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 6
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 8
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area History Project What is History History Project What is History/
Case Study
Task Type Project Proposal Mid-Year
Examination
Project Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes E1.1, 2.1 E1.1, 2.2, 2.3 E1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 E1.1, 2.2, 2.3
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, understanding 4 6 10
Skills (The Project) 10 30 40
Total Weighting 10% 4% 30% 6% 50%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
5
8
I n d u s t r i a l T e c h n o l o g y 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 8
Thurs 30 Nov
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Thurs 28 June
Term 3, 2018
Week 6
Task Name Major Project Proposal Mid-Year Examination Major Project Evidence Trial HSC Examination
Task Type Written/Practical Mid-Year Examination
Written Exam
Written/Practical Trial HSC Examination
Written Exam
Outcomes H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H5.1,
H5.2,
H1.1, H1.2, H1.3 H3.1, H3.2,
H4.3, H6.2, H7.1, H7.2
H2.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.1,
H4.3, H5.2, H6.1
H1.1, H1.2, H1.3 H3.1,
H3.2, H4.3, H6.2, H7.1,
H7.2
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
understanding of the
organisation and
management of, and
manufacturing processes
and techniques used by, the
focus area industry
15 25 40%
Knowledge, skills and
understanding in designing,
managing, problem-
solving, communicating
and the safe use of
manufacturing processes
and techniques through the
design and production of a
quality major project
30 30 60%
Total Weighting 30% 15% 30% 25% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
5
9
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o c e s s e s & T e c h n o l o g y 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 9
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 3, 2018
Week 1
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Project - Information
Systems
Communication, Systems,
Project Management &
Information Systems
Project -Multimedia All modules
Task Type Practical Mid-Year Examination
Core Units Topic Test
Practical Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H2.2,
H3.1, H3.2, H4.1, H5.1,
H5.2, H6.1, H6.2, H7.1,
H7.2
H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H2.2,
H3.1, H3.2, H4.1, H5.1,
H5.2, H6.1, H6.2, H7.1,
H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H2.2,
H3.1, H3.2, H4.1, H5.1,
H5.2, H6.1, H6.2, H7.1,
H7.2
H1.1, H1.2, H2.1,
H2.2, H3.1, H3.2,
H4.1, H5.1, H5.2,
H6.1, H6.2, H7.1
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Project management
techniques
5 5 5 5 20%
Information systems and
Databases
10 5 5 20%
Communication Systems 10 10 20%
Multimedia Systems 10 10 20%
Transaction Processing
Systems
10 10 20%
Total Weighting 15% 20% 25% 40% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
6
0
L e g a l S t u d i e s 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 8
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 7
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Human Rights Crime, Human Rights World Order All HSC Topics
Task Type Research (in class) Mid-Year
Examination
Research (in class) Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1.2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 H1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 H1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 H1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, understanding 5 20 5 30 60%
Research 5 15 20%
Communication 5 5 5 5 20%
Total Weighting 15% 25% 25% 35% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
6
1
M a r i n e S t u d i e s 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 1, 2018
Week 7
Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Anatomy & Physiology Marine Aquarium &
Anatomy & Physiology
Marine Aquarium; Anatomy &
Physiology and Coral Reef Ecology
Task Type Mid-Year Course
Examination
Research / Skills Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3,
5.4 / 1.1, 1.4, 2.2. 2.3, 5.1, 5.3.
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.2, 5.1 5.3 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 5.4 /
1.1, 1.4, 2.2. 2.3, 5.1, 5.3. / 1.1, 1.2,
1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4.2, 5.1 5.3
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Weight
Knowledge and
understanding of:
sound environmental
practices in the marine
environment
marine industries and
their interaction with
society and with
leisure pursuits
10 10 20 40%
Skills in the:
safe practice in the
marine context
critical thinking,
research and analysis
20 20 20 60%
Total Weighting 30% 30% 40% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
6
2
M a t h e m a t i c s G e n e r a l 1 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Thurs 30 Nov
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Design All topics Covered to this
point
Topics as outlined in the
Notification
All Topics covered to
this point
Task Type Assignment Mid-Year
Examination
Focus Area Assignment Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes MG1H-1, 2, 4, 5 MG1H-1 to 11 MG1H-1 to 11 All
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, understanding
and skills
12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 50%
Reasoning and
Interpretation
12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 50%
Total Weighting 25% 25% 25% 25% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
6
3
M a t h e m a t i c s G e n e r a l 2 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Mon 27 Nov
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 8
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Measurement,
Communication and
Downloads, Algebra,
Driving
All topics Covered to this
point
Topics as outlined in the
Notification
All Topics covered to
this point
Task Type Open Book Mid-Year
Examination
Open Book Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes MGP-2, MGP-3, MGP-4,
MGP5, MGP-6, MGP-7,
MGP-9, MGP-10,
MG2H-3, MG2H-9,
MG2H-10
MGP-1 to 10; MG2H – 1,
MG2H – 2, MG2H – 3,
MG2H – 4, MG2H – 5,
MG2H – 7, MG2H – 9,
MG2H – 10
MG2H-1, MG2H-2,
MG2H-3, MG2H-4,
MG2H-5, MG2H-6,
MG2H-7, MG2H-9,
MG2H-10
All
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, understanding
and skills
5 15 10 20 50%
Reasoning and
Interpretation
5 15 10 20 50%
Total Weighting 10% 30% 20% 40% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
6
4
M a t h e m a t i c s 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Mon 20 Nov
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 8
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Topics as outlined in the
Notification
All topics Covered to this
point
Topics as outlined in the
Notification
All Topics covered to
this point
Task Type Open Book Mid-Year
Examination
Open Book Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H9 P1 to P8: H1, H2, and H4 to
H9
H1 to H9 P1-P , H1-H9
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, understanding
and skills
5 15 10 20 50%
Reasoning and
Interpretation
5 15 10 20 50
Total Weighting 10% 30% 20% 40% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
6
5
M a t h e m a t i c s E x t e n s i o n 1 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Thurs 23 Nov
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Topics as outlined in the
Notification
All topics Covered to this
point including work from
the Preliminary Course
Topics as outlined in the
Notification
All Topics covered to
this point
Task Type Open Book Mid-Year
Examination
Open Book Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1, H5, H6, H7, H9 All Outcomes as Outlined in
the Mathematics Notification
as well as H3 to H9, PE1 to
PE3, PE5, PE6, HE1, HE4,
HE7
HE1, HE2, HE4, HE6, HE7 PE1-PE6, HE1, HE2,
HE3, HE4, HE6, HE7
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, understanding
and skills
2.5/50 7.5/50 5/50 10/50 25/50
Reasoning and
Interpretation
2.5/50 7.5/50 5/50 10/50 25/50
Total Weighting 5/50 15/50 10/50 20/50 50/50
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
6
6
M a t h e m a t i c s E x t e n s i o n 2 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Tues 5 Dec
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 10
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Complex Numbers,
Conics, Implicit
Differentiation,
Polynomials
All topics Covered to this
point
Topics as outlined in the
Notification
All Topics covered to
this point
Task Type Open Book Mid-Year
Examination
Open Book Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes E2, 3, 4, 9 E2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 E2, 4, 7, 8, 9 E2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, understanding
and skills
5 15 10 20 50%
Reasoning and
Interpretation
5 15 10 20 50%
Total Weighting 10% 30% 20% 40% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
6
7
M o d e r n H i s t o r y 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 6
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 7
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area WW1
Core study: WW1 1914-1919
& National Study:
Germany 1918-1939
International Studies In
Peace& Conflict:
Conflict in Europe
1935 -1945
All HSC Topics
Task Type Research/
Source Analysis
Mid-Year
Examination
In-class Essay Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H3.2, 3.3, 3.4 H11, 1.2, 2.1, 3.3, 4.2 H1.2, 3.2, 4.2 All Outcomes
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge, Understanding
of Course Content
15 5 20 40%
Source Based Skills 5 5 5 5 20%
Historical Inquiry and
Research
15 10 25%
Communication of
Historical Understanding
5 5 5 15%
Total Weighting 25% 20% 25% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
6
8
M u s i c 1 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 7
Term 1, 2018
Week 6
Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Performance and
Musicology
Composition Three Electives Aural
Task Type Core Performance and
Musicology Viva Voce
Composition, Recording and
Portfolio
Core Performance
Performances and/or
Submitted Compositions
and/or Musicology Viva
Voces
Trial HSC
Examination
Aural Examination
Outcomes Performance: H1, H7
Musicology: H2, H5, H6
Composition: H2, H3, H5,
H7, H8
Performance: H1, H7
Composition: H3, H5, H7,
H8
Musicology: H4, H6, H8
Aural: H4, H6
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Performance Core 10 10%
Composition Core 10 10%
Musicology Core 10 10%
Aural Core 25 25%
Electives 45 45%
Total Weighting 20% 10% 45% 25% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
6
9
P e r s o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t , H e a l t h & P h y s i c a l E d u c a t i o n 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 5
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 8
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area “Health Priorities in
Australia”
“Health Priorities in
Australia” & “Factors
Affecting Performance”
“Factors Affecting
Performance” &
“Improving Performance”
All modules will be
assessed
Task Type Seminar Presentation Mid-Year
Examination
Training Program
Evaluation
Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1, H2, H3, H15, H16 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H7, H8,
H9, H10, H11, H14, H15
H7, H8, H9, H10, H11,
H16, H17
All outcomes may be
assessed
H13
Assessment Components Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
Understanding of:
Factors that affect
health
The way the body
moves
10 5 15 10 40%
Knowledge and
Understanding of:
Influencing personal
and community health
Taking action to
improve participation
and performance in
physical activity
10 10 10 30%
Skills in critical thinking,
research and analysis
10 5 5 10 30%
Total Weighting 20% 20% 30% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
7
0
P h o t o g r a p h y 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 1, 2018
Week 7
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Content Area Manipulated Forms Frames Arranged Image
Task Type Making Mid-Year Examination
Critical Studying
Making
Outcomes H1, 2, 4, 5, 6 CH1, 2, 3, 4, 5 M1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Assessment
Components
Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Making 40 30 70%
The Study of Art 15 15 30%
Total Weighting 40% 15% 45% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
7
1
P h y s i c s 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4 2017
Week 6
Term 1
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2
Week 6
Term 3
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Performing and Reporting
a First Hand Investigation
Mid-Year
Examination
Performing and Reporting
a First Hand Investigation
and Secondary Sources
Research
Trial HSC
Examination
Task Type Science Skills Mid-Year
Examination
Science Skills Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1, H2, H3, H5, H6, H11,
H12, H13, H14, H15
H1, H2, H3, H5, H6, H7, H9,
H11, H12, H13, H14, H15
H2, H3, H7, H8, H10, H11,
H12, H13, H14, H15
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5,
H6, H7, H8, H9, H10,
H11, H12, H13, H14,
H15
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
understanding
15 5 20 40%
Skills in planning and
conducting first-hand
investigations,
communicating
information and
understanding based on
these investigations
15 15 30%
Skills in scientific thinking,
problem-solving and in
communicating
understanding and
conclusions
5 5 10 10 30%
Total Weighting 20% 20% 30% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
7
2
S e n i o r S c i e n c e
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 5
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 6
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Performing and Reporting
a First Hand Investigation
Mid-Year
Examination
Performing and Reporting a
First Hand Investigation
and Secondary Sources
Research
Trial HSC
Examination
Task Type Science Skills Mid-Year
Examination
Science Skills Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1, H2, H3, H4, H7, H9,
H11, H12, H13, H14, H15
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6 H7,
H8, H9, H11, H12, H13,
H14, H15
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H10,
H11, H12, H13, H14, H15
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5,
H6, H7, H8, H9, H10,
H11, H12, H13, H14,
H15
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
understanding
15 5 20 40%
Skills in planning and
conducting first-hand
investigations,
communicating information
and understanding based on
these investigations
15 15 30%
Skills in scientific thinking,
problem-solving and in
communicating
understanding and
conclusions
5 5 10 10 30%
Total Weighting 20% 20% 30% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
7
3
S o c i e t y & C u l t u r e
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 8
Term 1, 2018
Week 5
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 8
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area P.I.P
29/11/17
P.I.P
28/2/18
Core: Social &
Cultural Continuity
and Change, Social
Inclusion and
Exclusions
P.I.P
15/6/18
All of HSC Course
Task Type Research Research Mid-Year
Examination
Research Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H 7, 8, 9, 10 H 7, 8, 9, 10 H 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 H 7, 8, 9, 10 H 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
10
Assessment
Components
Task 1(i) Task 1 (ii) Task 2 (i) Task 1 (iii) Task 3 Weight
Knowledge, understanding
of course content
25 25 50%
Application, Evaluation or
Social and Cultural
research methodologies
5 5 20 30%
Communication of
information, ideas, issues
in appropriate forms
5 5 5 5 20%
Total Weighting 10% 10% 30% 20% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
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Year 1
2 2
01
8
7
4
S o f t w a r e D e s i g n & D e v e l o p m e n t
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 1, 2018
Week 2
Project 1 (20%)
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Week 7
Project 2 (30%)
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Various components Development of Software
Solutions Social & Ethical
Various components All Topics inc Option
Topic
Task Type Practical Mid-Year Examination
Topic Test
Practical Trial HSC Examination
Written Exam
Outcomes H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H3.1,
H3.2, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3,
H5.1, H5.2, H5.3, H6.2,
H6.3, H6.4
H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H2.1, H3.1,
H3.2, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3, H5.1,
H5.2, H5.3, H6.2, H6.3, H6.4
H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H3.1,
H3.2, H4.1, H4.2, H4.3,
H5.1, H5.2, H5.3, H6.2,
H6.3, H6.4
H1.2, H2.2, H3.1, H3.2,
H4.2, H4.3, H5.1, H5.2,
H5.3, H6.1, H6.2
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
understanding about
development and impact
software solutions and the
software development cycle
10 10
20%
Design and development of
software solutions
5 10 10 10 35%
Project management
techniques, including
documentation, teamwork
and communication
5 5 10 20%
Project 10 15 25%
Total Weighting 20% 20% 30% 30% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
7
5
S p o r t , L i f e s t y l e & R e c r e a t i o n
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 1, 2018
Week 3
Term 2, 2018
Week 2
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area “Resistance Training” “Outdoor Recreation” “Outdoor Recreation” & “Sports
Coaching and Training”
Task Type Program and Evaluation Outdoor Expedition Plan Final Course
Examination
Outcomes 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3,
4.4
1.3, 1.4, 4.1, 4.2 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 4.2, 4.5
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Weight
Knowledge and
Understanding
20 10 20 50%
Skills 15 15 20 50%
Total Weighting 35% 25% 40% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
7
6
S t u d i e s o f R e l i g i o n 1 U n i t
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
13 to 24 March
Term 2, 2018
Week 6
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
31 July to 15 August
Content Area Buddhism -Religious Depth
Study / Religion in Australia
post 1945
Christianity -Religious Depth Study All Topics
Task Type Mid-Year HSC Examination Research Task – in hall Trial HSC Examination
Outcomes H1, H2 H3, H4, H5, H6, H7,
H8, H9
H1, H2, H4, H5 H6, H7, H8, H9 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H8, H9
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Weight
Knowledge and
Understanding
10 10 20 40%
Source based skills 10 10 20%
Investigation and Research 10 10 20%
Communication 5 5 10 20%
Total Weighting 35% 25% 40% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
7
7
S t u d i e s o f R e l i g i o n 1 U n i t A c c e l e r a t e d
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
13 to 24 March
Term 2, 2018
Week 6
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3-4
Content Area Buddhism – Religious Depth
Study/ Religion in Australia post
1945
Buddhism -Religious Depth Study All Topics
Task Type Mid-Year HSC Examination Research Task – in hall Trial HSC Examination
Outcomes H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H7, H8,
H9
H1, H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H8, H9
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Weight
Knowledge and
Understanding
10 10 20 40%
Source based skills 10 10 20%
Investigation and Research 10 10 20%
Communication 5 5 10 20%
Total Weighting 35% 25% 40% 50%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
7
8
S t u d i e s o f R e l i g i o n 2 U n i t
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 6
14 November
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
13 to 24 March
Term 2, 2018
Week 6
30 May to 2 June
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
30 July to 16August
Content Area Religion in Australia post
1945
Buddhism and Christianity –
Religious Depth Study
Islam or Judaism -Religious
Depth Study
All Topics
Task Type Hand-in Research Task Mid-Year HSC
Examination
Research task extended
response
Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H7,
H8, H9
H1, H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8,
H9
H1, H2, H5, H6, H7, H8,
H9
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5,
H6, H8, H9
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
Understanding
10 10 20 40%
Source based skills 10 5 5 20%
Investigation and Research 5 10 5 20%
Communication 5 5 10 20%
Total Weighting 10% 25% 25% 40% 100%
Assessm
ent H
and
bo
ok
Year 1
2 2
01
8
7
9
T e x t i l e s & D e s i g n
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
Submission of Major Project to NESA Term 3, Week 5 (Monday, 20 August 2018)
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 4, 2017
Week 7
Friday, 24 November
Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
1 - Term 1, 2018
Week 5
Thursday, 1 March
2 - Term 2, 2018
Week 3
Thursday, 17 May
3 - Term 2, 2018
Week 9
Thursday, 28 June
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Task Name Major Project Proposal Mid-Year Examination Major Textiles Project Trial HSC
Examination
Task Type Written Mid-Year
Examination
Practical Trial HSC
Examination
Outcomes H1.1, H1.2, H6.1 H1.1, H1.2, H1.3,
H2.1, H2.2, H2.3
H2.1, H2.3,
H3.1, H4.2
H1.3, H3.1, H3.2,
H4.1, H4.2,
H5.1, H5.2, H6.1
Assessment
Components Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Knowledge and
understanding of course
content
10 5 30 25 50%
Skills and knowledge in
the design, manufacture
and management of a
major textiles project
10 20 5 50%
Total Weighting 20% 25% 30% 30% 100%
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2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
Term Units of Competency Assessment Event Tasks Date Due
Term 4, 2017 BSBINN201 – Contribute to workplace
innovation
BSBSUS201 – Participate in
environmental sustainable work practices
Event 4
Part A - Observation
Part B - Scenario
Part C - Theory Questions
Week 8
Term 1, 2018 BSBIND201 – Work effectively in a
business environment
BSBCUS201 Deliver a service to
customers
Event 5 Part A - Scenario/Project
Part B - Theory Questions
Part C – Observation/Demonstration
Week 9
Term 2, 2018 TLIP209 – Prepare & process financial
documents
BSBITU202 – Create and use
spreadsheets
Event 6
Part A - Scenario/Portfolio
Part B - Observation
Part C -Theory Questions
Week 9
Term 3, 2018 HLTAID003 – First Aid
Event 7 External Provider to deliver Unit of Competency
(one day delivery)
Week 7
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2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
Term Units of Competency Assessment Event Tasks Date Due
Term 4, 2017 CPCCCA2002A Use carpentry tools and
equipment
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements
and calculations
Event 6
Garden Seat
Portfolio
Project – Garden Seat
Observation & Oral Questioning
Learner Activities
N/A
Term 1, 2018 CPCCCA2002A Use carpentry tools and
equipment
CPCCCM1015A Carry out measurements
and calculations
Event 6
Garden Seat
Mid-Year
Examination
Portfolio
Project – Garden Seat
Observation & Oral Questioning
Learner Activities
Topic Test will take place during the Mid-Year
Examination block
Week 10
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018 CPCCCM1012A- Work effectively and
sustainably in the construction industry
CPCCCM2004A - Handle construction
materials
CPCCCO2013A – Carry out concreting to
simple forms
Event 7
Sustainable
Event 8
Concreting
Learner Activities
Work Placement Evidence
Assessment Task
Portfolio
Observation & Oral Questioning
Week 2
Conclusion of
placement
Week 10
Term 3, 2018 CPCCCM2004A - Handle construction
materials
CPCCBL2001A – Handle and prepare
bricklaying and block laying materials
CPCCBL2002A – Use bricklaying and
block laying tools and equipment
Event 9
Brick & Block
Trial HSC Examination
Observation & Oral Questioning
Topic Test will take place during class time
Weeks 3, 4
Week 10
NB. The Date Due refers to the first attempt.
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V E T E n t e r t a i n m e n t 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
Term Units of Competency Assessment Event Tasks Date Due
Term 4, 2017 CUASTA301 Assist with production
operations for live performance (continued)
CUASTA202 Assist with bump in,
bump out of shows (continued)
CUALGT301 Operate basic lighting
(25 hours)
End of Year 11 Examination
Event 4
Operate Basic Lighting
Observation
Practical
Written Task
Questioning
Week 10
Weeks 8, 9
Term 1, 2018 SITXCC303 Provide Service to Customers
CUAVSS302 Operate Vision Systems
Mid-Year Examination
Event 5
Provide Service to Customers
Event 6
Operate Vision Systems
Case Study
Written Task
Questioning
Observation
Practical
Written Task
Questioning
Week 10
Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018 CUASMT301 Work Effectively Backstage
during Performances
BSBWOR301 Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development
Event 7
Work Effectively
Backstage during Performances
Event 8
Organise Personal Work Priorities and
Development
Practical
Written Task
Questioning
Written Task
Questioning
Week 10
Term 3, 2018 Trial HSC Examination Weeks 3, 4
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V E T H o s p i t a l i t y 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
Term Units of Competency Assessment Event Tasks Date Due
SITHCCC011 Use Cookery Skills Effectively
This requires evidence to be collected over the 7 terms
Finalising Service periods Journal and Portfolio; Media
File
Week 8
Term 4, 2017 SITHFAB204 Prepare and serve
espresso coffee
Competency Event 5
Prepare and Serve Espresso
1. Observation
2. Demonstration
3. Research task
Week 4
Observation
feedback, research
task
SITHIND002 Source and use
information on the hospitality
industry
SITHCCC001 Prepare dishes using
basic methods of cookery
(continuing)
Competency Event 3
Source and Use Information
and Methods of Cookery
1 Written test (MOC/S & U)
2. Research Task (Weekend away; S & U)
3. Continuing Observation Feedbacks
4. Demonstration and Budget (during Trial HSC
Examination)
Week 9
Handed out
Due Term 1, Week 3
2018
Term 1, 2018 SITHIND002 Source and use
information on the hospitality
industry
SITHCCC001 Prepare dishes using
basic methods of cookery
(continuing)
Competency Event 3
Source and Use Information
and Methods of Cookery
1 Written test (MOC/S & U)
2. Research Task (Weekend away; S & U)
3. Continuing Observation (for methods)
4. Demonstration and Budget (during Trial HSC
Examination)
Week 3
Research Task hand
up in class
BSBWOR203 Work effectively
with others
Competency Event 4
Work effectively; safe food
handling and perishable
items
Continuing Observation
Feedbacks for methods
Written Test and Case Study (WE)
Week 8
Test and Case Study
Term 2, 2018 SITXSA002 Participate in Safe
Food Handling Practices
SITHINV002 Maintain Quality of
Perishable Items
CompetencEvent 4
Written Test (SFP, P1)
Weeks 4, 5
Test
Term 3, 2018 SITHCCC001 Prepare dishes using
basic methods
SITXSA002 Participate in safe
food handling
Competency Event 3
Demonstration and Budget
Weeks 3, 4
During Trial HSC
Examination
SITHINV002 Maintain quality of
perishable items
Competency Event 4 Scenario / Case Study HACCP Week 8
HTLAID003 Provide First Aid External Assessment External practical and theory Weeks 6-8
Varies
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Term Units of Competency Assessment Event Tasks Date Due
Term 4 2017 MEM14004A Plan to undertake a
routine task
MEM07032B Use workshop machines
for basic operations
MEM05007C Perform manual heating
and thermal cutting
Event 5
Rail Vice Project
Rail Vice Project -Planning Documents
Questioning log – Rail Vice Project
Plan to undertake a routine task workbook
activities
Observation Log – Rail Vice Project
Observation Log –PMH & TC
Thermal Plant set-up Demo
PMH & TC Practical Exercises
Week 4 (30/10/17)
Week 10 (11/12/17)
Week 10 (11/12/17)
Week 8 (1/12/2017)
Week 2 (20/10/17)
Week 3 (27/10/17)
Week 10 (11/12/17)
Term 1 2018 MEM07032B Use workshop machines
for basic operations
MEM12024A Perform computations
Event 5
Rail Vice Project
(continued)
Observation Log – Rail Vice Project
Rail Vice Project
Rail Vice Project Portfolio
Perform computations Test
Week 10 (6/4/18)
Week 10 (6/4/18)
Week 10 (6/4/18)
Mid-Year
Examination
Term 2 2018 MEM03003B Perform sheet and plate
assembly
MEM05012C Perform routine manual
metal arc welding
Event 6
Upright Hand Trolley
Project
Perform Sheet and Plate Assembly Portfolio
Observation Log – MMAW
MMAW Plant set –up Demo
Week 10 (2/7/18)
Week 10 (2/7/18)
Week 1 (4/5/18)
Term 3 2018 Trial HSC
Examination
Multiple choice, short answers, extended
responses
Weeks 3, 4
MEM03003B Perform sheet and plate
assembly
MEM05012C Perform routine manual
metal arc welding
Event 6
Upright Hand Trolley
Project
(continued)
Upright Hand Trolley Project
Observation Log - Upright Hand Trolley
MMAW Practical Exercises
Week 7 (3/9/18)
Week 7 (3/9/18)
Week 7 (3/9/18)
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V E T R e t a i l S e r v i c e s 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
Term Units of Competency Assessment Event Tasks Date Due
Term 4, 2017 CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse
people
SIRXCEG001 – Engage the customer
Competency Assessment
Event 4
Customer Service &
working with diversity
Learner Workbook Activity: Cultural awareness,
diversity, legal plus ethical considerations and breaches. Recognise and respect the needs of people
from social and cultural backgrounds Portfolio: Personal reflection and diversity,
social/cultural perspectives, awareness, issues in
retail work places, strategies to address diversity and misunderstandings
Observation and Oral Questions: Communicating, dealing with diverse customers, providing customer
service within the store to solve problems and
enquiries
Week 5
Due Thursday
Term 1, 2018 SIRRINV001 - Receive & handle retail
stock
SIRXRSK001 - Identify & Respond to
Security Risk
SIRRMER001 -Produce Visual
Merchandise Displays
Competency Assessment
Event 5
Receive, protect & present merchandise in the retail
store
Test, Question: receive, handle stock, merchandising
& store security in relation to merchandise
Scenarios: receive, process, maintain stock; follow merchandise, display guidelines for events & maintain
the merchandise, display
Portfolio: stock, merchandise/display procedures and apply store procedures to respond to risk
Week 6
Due Thursday
Mid-Year Examination Multiple choice, short answer, extended response Weeks 8, 9
Term 2, 2018
Work Placement Weeks 3 or 4
SIRXRSK001 - Identify & Respond to
Security Risk
SIRXSLS002 - Follow point of sale
procedures
SIRRRTF001 - Balance and secure
point of sale terminal
Competency Assessment
Event 6
Procedures for the POS &
maintaining security
Questions/test: POS procedures, identify security risks, balancing POST
Portfolio: - store procedures for POS set up,
maintenance, transactions & balancing; procedures for security of cash handling to respond to risk
Scenarios: store procedures for POS set up,
maintenance, transactions & balancing; procedures
for security of cash handling to respond to risk
Week 10
CE 6
Due Thursday
Term 3, 2018 Trial HSC Exam Multiple choice, short answer, extended response Week 3, 4
SIRXSLS001 - Sell to the retail
customer
SIRXPDK001 - Advise on products &
services
Competency Assessment
Event 7
Develop product knowledge for selling
Observation/Scenario: advise & sell to respond to 4
customer enquiries to close the sale
Question/Test: selling skills & advising customers
Portfolio: Store procedures for selling & accessing
product information
Week 7
Due Thursday
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V E T S p o r t C o a c h i n g 2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
Term Units of Competency Assessment
Event Tasks Date Due
Term 4, 2017 SISXCAI102A: Assist in preparing and
conducting sport and recreation sessions
BSBWOR202A: Organise and complete
daily work activities
Event 6 1. Prepares a sequence of 8 coaching sessions used to
enhance specific skills in netball and mod league
2. Provides appropriate equipment for each coaching session
3. Conducts coaching sessions used to enhance specific
skills in netball and mod league
4. Completes a sequence of lesson evaluations for each
coaching session conducted
Week 10
Term 1, 2018 SISSSOF101: Develop and update
officiating knowledge.
SISSSOF202: Officiate games or
competitions
Event 7 1. Complete ‘Officiating General Principles’ worksheet
using PowerPoint presentation as a resource
2. Use completed worksheet to complete ‘Officiating General
Principles’ online course
3. Participate in peer refereeing modified Rugby League
4. Participate in at least one modified Rugby League Primary
School carnival as either a referee or a touch judge
Week 8
Term 2, 2018 SISSSCO101: Coach beginner or novice
participants to develop fundamental
motor skills
Event 8 1. Organise a sequence of four (4) lessons designed to develop
fundamental motor skills for a group of infants students
2. Conduct the coaching sessions with infants students
3. Videoed and evaluated by assessor
4. Self-evaluate each lesson taught
Week 7
Term 3, 2018 SISSSPT302A: Provide initial
management of sports injuries
Tape ankle, thumb and fingers
HLTFAID003: Provide First Aid
Event 9
Event 10
1. Complete SMA’s ‘Sports Medicine Awareness Course’.
2. Complete SMA’s ‘Elastoplast Strap Smart Course”
3. Injury assessment scenario completed to industry standard
4. Resuscitation multiple choice quiz
5. Resuscitation practical demonstrate competency to
industry standards
1. Complete all activities satisfactorily in the ‘Provide First
Aid’ Workbook
2. Completes the ‘Provide First Aid’ one day course with Surf Lifesaving Australia and
passes the multiple choice quiz at the end of the course
Week 6
Week 8
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V i s u a l A r t s
2018 HSC Assessment Schedule
NESA Suggested
Requirements
Task Date Term 1, 2018
Weeks 8, 9
Term 1, 2018
Week 10
Term 3, 2018
Week 2
Term 3, 2018
Weeks 3, 4
Content Area Theory Body of Work Body of Work Theory
Task Type Mid-Year Examination
Written Responses
Practical Practical Trial HSC
Examination
Written Responses
Outcomes H7, H8, H9, H10 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6 H7, H8, H9, H10
Assessment
Components
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Weight
Art Making 20 30 50%
The Study of Art 20 30 50%
Total Weighting 20% 20% 30% 30% 100%
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