Year 12 Half Yearly Exam Timetable 2008 · PDF file8:50am – 10:55am Biology F03/F04 2 hours (5) ... A misadventure form signed by the student and parent/guardian is ... Chapter 1

Examination Notification PRELIMINARY, MAY 2017

Year 11 2017

Half Yearly Examination Timetable

Date Arrival Time Course Venue Length

( + reading time)

Tues,

2 May 9:00am – 3:00pm

English (Standard & Advanced)

Viva Voce – schedule to be

advised in class

F03/F04 n/a

Wed,

3 May

8:50am – 10:55am Modern History

F03/F04

2 hours (5)

8:50am – 10:25am PDHPE 90 minutes (5)

9:00am – 10:35am Music 1 D08 90 minutes (5)

Mon,

8 May

8:50am – 10:15am Visual Arts F03/F04 90 minutes (5)

8:50am – 10:55am Biology F03/F04 2 hours (5)

8:50am – 10:55am Business Studies F03/F04 2 hours (5)

Tues,

9 May

8:50am – 10:55am Mathematics F03/F04 2 hours (5)

8:50am – 10:25am Mathematics General F03/F04 90 minutes (5)

Fri,

12 May 11:20am – 12:25pm Extension 1 Mathematics D106 1 hour (5)

Attendance

Year 11 students are required to be in classes for every whole period during the examination period.

Students must be in the LRC prior to/following an examination until the start of the next lesson.

Examination Protocols

Be punctual. Arrive at least 5 min prior to start time for each examination. Check rooming.

Students are not permitted to leave an examination early.

It is the responsibility of each student to bring the required equipment into the examination room. The

sharing of items will not be permitted.

Students deemed to not have made a serious attempt at any paper will receive an N-Determination

Warning. This may compromise a student’s eligibility for the completion of a course.

Any student not attending the examination as scheduled must call the College at least 1 hour prior to

the start of an examination. Applications for misadventure will be considered on their merit. A medical

certificate will be required in most cases ie for illness. This certificate must be submitted to the College

no later than the next school day. A misadventure form signed by the student and parent/guardian is

required in all cases and is available on the College website.

Uniform

Students must wear full College uniform during all examinations and while on campus.

Preliminary Biology

Half Yearly Examination

Assessment Task Number: 2

Weighting: 20%

Exam Length: 2 hours

Course Specific Criteria

Chapter 1 – A Local Ecosystem

Chapter 2 – Patterns In Nature

Outcomes

5 describes the scientific principles employed in particular areas of biological research.

6 explains how cell ultrastructure and the coordinated activities of cells, tissues and organs contribute

to macroscopic processes in organisms.

7 describes the range of organisms in terms of specialisation for a habitat.

8 analyses the interrelationships of organisms within the ecosystem.

9 explains how processes of reproduction ensure continuity of species.

10 identifies and describes the evidence for evolution.

12 discusses the validity and reliability of data gathered from first-hand investigations and secondary

sources.

14 draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information.

BPL Dispositions

Examination Components

1. Multiple Choice

Part I – 20 marks

Attempt Questions 1-20

Allow about 30 minutes for this part

2. Short Answer

Part II – 70 marks



Preliminary Biology

Examination Study Guide

Key Biology Study Strategies:

Revise class notes

Review Preliminary syllabus dot points

Ensure chapter summaries (in textbook) are understood

Revise plant and animal examples for various interactions

Practice exam questions provided by teacher

In order to prepare for this examination students should focus their study on the following topics:

1. A Local Ecosystem

Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems – abiotic and biotic characteristics, terrestrial and aquatic

ecosystems, distribution and abundance, photosynthesis and respiration and energy use

Local Ecosystems: Interactions and Responses – population estimates, predator/prey relationships,

symbiotic relationships, allelopathy, trophic interactions, food chains/webs, adaptations, competitive

interactions and human impact on ecosystems

2. Patterns In Nature

Organisms: Cells and Structure – historical development and evidence for cell theory, technological

advances, cell organelles and their function

Cell Membranes: Form and Function – substances in living cells, membrane structure, diffusion and

osmosis and surface area to volume ratio

It is suggested that students use/access the following resources:

Textbook – Heinemann Biology Preliminary

Class notes and handouts

Chapter review questions from textbook

Exam-Style questions from textbook


Brewongle Excursion booklet and report

Preliminary Business Studies



Weighting: 20%



Outcomes

P1 discusses the nature of business, its role in society and types of business structure

P2 explains the internal and external influences on businesses

P4 assesses the processes and interdependence of key business functions

P5 examines the application of management theories and strategies

P6 analyses the responsibilities of business to internal and external stakeholders

P7 plans and conducts investigations into contemporary business issues

P8 evaluates information for actual and hypothetical business situations

P9 communicates business information and issues in appropriate formats

BPL Dispositions


Nature of Business

Business Management only to, but including, Nature of Management.

Preliminary Business Studies


Key Business Studies Study Strategies:

Review content covered

Palm cards, mind maps

Practise questions


As per the syllabus documents:

Nature of Business

Business Management only to, but including Nature of Management


Classroom notes

Textbook

Preliminary Standard & Advanced English

Half Yearly Examination – Viva Voce


Weighting: 10%

Exam Length: 1 Hour duration – see Timetable

Course Specific Criteria Speaking

Outcomes

2 describes and explains relationships among texts.

4 describes and explains the ways in which language forms and features, and structures of particular

texts shape meaning and influence responses.

6 engages with a wide range of texts to develop a considered and informed personal response.

8 articulates and represents own ideas in critical, interpretive and imaginative texts.

12 reflects on own processes of responding and composing.

BPL Dispositions


This is an oral examination. This is a continuation of the material you have prepared for the Journeys Writing

Folio.

You will be given an unseen, general question on the topic Journeys, and asked to compose an answer based

on responses in your writing portfolio.

You will be expected to include your set text, (Maestro, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer or “The Pursuit of

Happyness”) along with at least two related texts from your Writing Folio.

On the day, you will have 10 minutes to prepare your response and 10 minutes to speak to your examiners

and audience. You may be prompted with additional questions if your presentation does not absorb the

full ten minutes.

Each student will be required to be a part of the audience for four speakers after he/she presents.

Each student will be required for the exam for one hour in total.

Students will prepare and present in a randomly selected order. This order will be determined in class

during Week 1, Term 2.

Preliminary Standard & Advanced English

Examination Study Guide for Viva Voce

Key English Study Strategies:

Read and view all of your texts – prescribed texts and related material

Complete your Writing Folio in detail

Complete a summary matrix for Journey, identifying all of the elements of Journey, relevant to your texts

Learn key techniques and supporting quotes as evidence of the technique in your texts.

Practise reading through your Writing Folio responses aloud so that you can speak confidently about your

texts.

In order to prepare for this examination, students should focus their study on the following topics:

Journeys concept – as developed in class and defined by your in your Writing Folio

Your prescribed text (Maestro, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer or “The Pursuit of Happyness”)

The related material that you analysed for the Writing Folio


Google classroom

Completed Writing Folio

Your prescribed text (Maestro, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer or “The Pursuit of Happyness”)

Class notes on prescribed text

Preliminary Modern History



Weighting: 25%



Source-based skills 5%

Knowledge and understanding of content 20%

Outcomes

1.1 describe the role of key individuals, groups and events of selected studies from the eighteenth

century to the present

1.2 investigate and explain the key features and issues of selected studies from the eighteenth century to

the present

2.1 identify forces and ideas and explain their significance in contributing to change and continuity from

the Eighteenth century to the present

3.1 ask relevant historical questions

3.3 comprehend and analyse sources for their usefulness and reliability

4.1 use historical terms and concepts appropriately

4.2 communicate a knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues, using appropriate

and well-structured oral and written forms

BPL Dispositions


The examination will consist of three sections:

1. Multiple choice

2. Short answer source analysis

3. Extended response

You will be assessed on your knowledge and understanding of the following:

Case Study 1: Decolonisation in Indochina 1945-1954

Case Study 2: Bismarck and the unification of the German states

You will be assessed on your ability to:

describe the role of key individuals, groups and events

investigate and explain the key features and issues

identify forces and ideas and explain their significance in contributing to change and continuity

ask relevant historical questions

comprehend and analyse sources for their usefulness and reliability

use historical terms and concepts appropriately

communicate a knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues, using appropriate and

well-structured oral and written forms

Preliminary Modern History


Key Modern History Study Strategies:

Complete any missed work from the units listed below.

Use the relevant chapters in Retrospective and the handouts you have been given in class (remember to

use Google classroom if you are missing any handouts).

Revise your essay-writing technique (PEEL – Point, Explanation, Evidence, Link) and ensure that you are

able to write in sufficient detail.

Complete practice responses and submit them to for feedback.

Create a summary of what you have learned using the dot-points below as a guide – these summaries

can be notes, timelines, mindmaps, etc (choose whatever works best for you).


Decolonisation in Indochina 1945–1954 (Retrospective Chapter 5)

- The impact of French imperialism on Indochina

- The rise of Vietnamese nationalism and war against the French

- The growth of Vietnamese nationalism/ communism

- The defeat of France

Bismarck and the unification of the German states (Retrospective Chapter 1)

- The role of liberalism and nationalism in creating a sense of German unity

- Bismarckian foreign policy

- Wars of national unification against Austria and France

- The immediate consequences of German unification


Retrospective Chapter 1 and Chapter 5

Notes from class (PowerPoints, summaries, timelines, etc – these can be found on Google classroom).

Responses to activities and practice questions from class (which you can revise and improve during your

study if necessary).

Preliminary Mathematics



Weighting: 25%


Course Outcomes

1 demonstrates confidence in using mathematics to obtain realistic solutions to problems.

2 provides reasoning to support conclusions which are appropriate to the context.

3 performs routine arithmetic and algebraic manipulation involving surds, simple rational expressions

and trigonometric identities.

4 chooses and applies appropriate arithmetic, algebraic, graphical, trigonometric and geometric

techniques.

BPL Dispositions

Exam Components

1. This is a written test to be completed as follows:

Section I : Questions 1 - 10 Multiple Choice (10 marks)

Section II: Questions 11 - 16 Longer Response (60 marks)

2. The total is 70 marks.

3. Come prepared for the Examination:

Follow exam guidelines

Use black pen for your working

Use a pencil and ruler for diagrams or sketches.

Do NOT use liquid paper or white out tape.

Approved Board Calculators may be used.

4. Marks are awarded for good mathematical thinking. Show all your working.

5. Marks may be lost for poorly organised or written work.

Preparation Plan

What do I have to do?

1. Use the study strategies provided.

2. Make sure you prepare all necessary equipment for the exam.

3. Revise topics on Study Guide carefully.

4. Access Maths Online and Khan Academy

5. Complete revision sheets and bring to lesson before assessment.

6. Record date in your student diary

Preliminary Mathematics


Here are some excellent strategies for succeeding on math tests.

1. Always revise your work daily, weekly and then do a major review one week before your exam. Use study

checklists and flash cards.

2. Once an exam is announced:

Construct a list of topics to review

Find specific problems for each topic on your list

Make your list long enough to provide enough practice for mastery

Include all types of problems and of various levels of difficulty.

3. You must master all the topics on your list before you work on any practice tests.

4. Do not expect to be able to work out very difficult problems on a test if you have not practiced working

out these kinds of problems ahead of time. Do one topic at a time.

5. Take and master "practice tests" that have the same form as the actual test you are preparing for. Create

sample tests for yourself from study guides and course outline review texts that have the correct answers

listed so you can check your solutions. Test yourself often. When you can get 100% on your own difficult

tests, you are bound to do well on your exam.

6. Often speed counts on a test. You may have to practice some types of problems over and over again until

you can work them in less time.

7. Learn to recognize your math concepts, formulas or procedures in random order, that is, in a different

order than they were presented in your textbook or in class and know what is provided on any formula

sheets.

8. Remember, it is not possible to study too much for a math test. Doing more work can only help you to

gain greater mastery of your material. But do not study until the last minute and be sure to get a good

night sleep the two previous nights before your exam.

9. Analyse your homework problems, practice tests and past exams. Note the typical errors you usually

make – transcription errors, calculator errors, not reading questions thoroughly… and the types of

problems that cause you difficulty. Give yourself more practice in these areas.


Preliminary Topics

Basic Arithmetic

Algebra & Surds

Equations & Inequations

Plane Geometry

Functions & Graphs


Study Guide program and accompanying Revision Booklets

Past Preliminary Exams and HSC exams (only with content above)

After school homework assist

Textbook Revision Exercises and Challenge questions.

Teachers (we are here to help you)

Create a study group with each other at lunch or after school!

Preliminary General Mathematics



Weighting: 25%

Course Length: 90 minutes

Course Outcomes

1 uses mathematics and statistics to compare alternative solutions to contextual problems.

2 represents information in symbolic, graphical and tabular form.

3 represents the relationships between changing quantities in algebraic and graphical form.

5 demonstrates awareness of issues in practical measurement, including accuracy, and the choice

of relevant units.

6 models financial situations relevant to the student’s current life using appropriate tools.

9 uses appropriate technology to organise information from a limited range of practical and everyday

contexts.

10 justifies a response to a given problem using appropriate mathematical terminology.

BPL Dispositions

Task





3. Come prepared for the Examination


Use black pen for your working,






Preparation Plan



2. Make sure you prepare al necessary equipment for the exam.


4. Access Maths Online and Khan Academy.



Preliminary General Mathematics











4. Do not expect to be able to work out very difficult problems on a test if you have not practiced working

out these kinds of problems ahead of time. Do one topic at a time.








order than they were presented in your textbook or in class and KNOW what is provided on any formula

sheets.








Preliminary Topics

Financial Mathematics: Earning Money-Salary, wages, overtime, annual leave and bonuses, commission,

piecework, royalties, gross and net pay, consecutive percentages

Spending Money – Budgets, Buying on terms, Investing Money – Simple Interest, Compound Interest,

Future Value tables, Simple & Compound Interest Graphs

Maths & Driving – Insurance Costs, Buying on terms, Stamp Duty, Fuel Consumption, speed

and stopping distances

Measurement: Converting Units, Error, Ratios, (unitary method), Rates, Scientific notation, significant

figures, % change








Preliminary Mathematics Extension 1



Weighting: 25%

Exam Length: 1 hour

Course Outcomes

1 appreciates the role of mathematics in the solution of practical problems.

2 uses multi-step deductive reasoning in a variety of contexts.

3 uses inductive reasoning in the construction of proofs.

4 solves problems involving permutations and combinations.

6 uses identities to solve trigonometric equations.

BPL Dispositions

Task





3. Come prepared for the Examination:


Use black pen for your working,






Preparation Plan



2. Make sure you prepare all necessary equipment for the exam.


4. Access Maths Online and Khan Academy



Preliminary Mathematics Extension 1











4. do not expect to be able to work out very difficult problems on a test if you have not practiced working

out these kinds of problems ahead of time. do one topic at a time.








order than they were presented in your textbook or in class and KNOW what is provided on any formula

sheets.








Preliminary Topics

Circle Geometry

Polynomials

Further Inequations

Further Functions








Preliminary Music 1



Weighting: 25%

Exam Length: 65 minutes

Outcomes

P4 recognises and identifies the concepts of music and discusses their use in a variety of musical styles

P6 observes and discusses concepts of music in works representative of the topics studied

P10 demonstrates a willingness to participate in performance, composition, musicology and aural

activities

P11 demonstrates a willingness to accept and use constructive criticism

BPL Dispositions

Task

Listen to 4 excerpts from a wide range of styles and repertoire. Analyse and comment on the

concepts of music.

Preparation

Practise being able to identify and discuss the following concepts of music

duration

pitch

dynamics and expressive techniques

tone colour

texture

structure

You will be assessed on your ability to:

Listen carefully to the musical examples and comment on the use of the ‘concepts of music’ in the context

of a wide variety of styles

Critically discuss the ‘concepts of music’ in a listening example

Presentation

Musical excerpts on CD

4 exam questions: medium to long answer (using booklet provided)

Total marks out of 30

Preliminary Music 1


Key Music Study Strategies:

Past papers and listening excerpts – available on Insite

Music Concepts text chapter reviews

Music Concept summaries

ARC website – completing questions and comparing to student sample answers


Duration, Pitch, Dynamics and Expressive Techniques, Tone Colour, Texture, Structure

Comparison

Unity and Contrast

Tension

Climax


ARC website – sample HSC responses

Past papers and listening excerpts – available on Insite

Music Concepts text – available on Insite

Preliminary PDHPE



Weighting: 30%



Core 1: Better Health For Individuals

Core 2: The Body In Motion

Outcomes

1 identifies and examines why people give different meanings to health and to physical activity.

2 explains how nutrition, physical activity, drug use and relationships affect personal health.

3 recognises that health is determined by socio-cultural, economic and environmental factors.

4 identifies aspects of health over which individuals can exert some control.

5 plans for and can implement actions that can support the health of others.

6 proposes actions that can improve and maintain personal health.

7 explains how body structures influence the way the body moves.

8 describes the components of physical fitness and explains how they are monitored.

9 describes biomechanical factors that influence the efficiency of the body in motion.

10 plans for participation in physical activity to satisfy a range of individual needs.

11 assesses and monitors physical fitness levels and physical activity patterns.

BPL Dispositions


1. Part I – 15 marks



2. Part II – 14 marks


Allow about 25 Minutes for this part

3. Part III - 61 marks


Allow about 45 Minutes for this part

Preliminary PDHPE


Key PDHPE Study Strategies:

Revise class notes

Practice inquiry questions from textbook


Review Preliminary syllabus dot points


1. Better Health for Individuals

What does health mean for individuals? Definitions of health, dimensions of health, dynamic nature of

health, perceptions of health, impact of the media, peers and family, the positive health status of

young people and protective and risk behaviours

What influences the health of individuals? Determinants of health, degree of control individuals can

exert over their health and health as a social construct

What strategies help to promote the health of individuals? Health promotion responsibility and

strategies, the Ottawa Charter, principles of social justice

2. The Body In Motion

Body Systems and Movement – skeletal system, muscular system, respiratory system

and circulatory system


Textbook – Outcomes 1 PDHPE Preliminary Course

Class notes and handouts

Revision questions at the end of each chapter in textbook

Chapter summary in textbook

Syllabus dot points

Preliminary Visual Arts



Weighting: 10%



Art History and Criticism

Outcomes

7 explores the conventions of practice in art criticism and art history.

8 explores the roles and relationships between the concepts of artist, artwork, world, and audience

through critical and historical investigations of art.

9 identifies the frames as the basis of exploring different orientations to critical and historical

investigations of art.

BPL Dispositions


1. Section I: Multiple Choice. 10 Marks

You must be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of Traditional Western Art history including

key artists, movements and dates. Allow about 15 minutes for this section.

2. Short answer questions. 15 Marks

You will be expected to define traditional Western Art in terms of characteristics and dates, and

demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which artworks changed over time during this period. You

will be expected to identify artworks according to the Movement from which they originate and identify

characteristics of those movements. Allow about 30 minutes for this section.

3. Section 2: Unseen Images 25 marks

You will be asked to respond to artworks that have not been studied in class using the Subjective,

Structural & Cultural Frames. You will be given 45 minutes for this section

Preliminary Visual Arts


Key Visual Arts Study Strategies:

Go through Traditional Western Art booklet and learn key dates, artists, values, characteristics

and artworks

Go through your notes from the Traditional Art presentations

Revise your notes on your chosen Traditional Art movement for your presentation and activity.

Go through your notes on the Frames – familiarise yourself with what each of the four frames are and the

characteristics for each of those frames

Revise the Conceptual Framework – what are the agencies of the artworld and how do you find links

between them?

Revise Artmaking practice through the acronym SPITISM.

Practice writing about artworks using SPITISM

Practice answering examination questions


Traditional Western Art

The Frames

The Conceptual Framework

Artist Practice (SPITISM)


Traditional Western Art booklet

Notes on Traditional Western Art movements

Class notes on the frames, the conceptual framework and artist practice.

Practice examination questions provided in class

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