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YEAR 8 2018 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES
ST IVES HIGH SCHOOL
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 2
Stage 4 - Year 8
Year 8 students continue to study English, Mathematics, Science, HSIE (Human Society and Its Environment - including Geography and History), PDHPE (Personal Development, Health & Physical Education), Drama, Music, Technological and Applied studies (TAS) and Visual Arts. They will also continue to study one of the four Languages - Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish throughout the year. A variety of electives are offered to students in Year 8. Electives offered include Languages (Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish), Drama, European Studies, Photographic and Digital Media, Digital Technologies, Food Design, Timber, Illustration, Visual Arts and Visual Design. Selection of these electives will take place early in Term 3 for Year 8 students. The Parents page on the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has information about Stage 3, Stage 4, Stage 5 and Stage 6. It also has links to other websites that may be of interest to both students and parents. This booklet outlines the key assessments students will be required to complete in the subjects they study in Year 8. Students should study the information provided to gain an understanding of when and in what form the assessment will be offered. Please be aware that times are indicative and may be varied with notice from the teacher. I am confident that this booklet will provide a useful guide to study at St Ives High School. Mark Watson Principal
06/18
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 3
YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULES 2018
CONTENTS Page Guidelines for Assessments ....................................................................... 4
Creative Arts
Illustration – Elective ........................................................................... 6 Music ................................................................................................... 7 Photographic & Digital Media – Elective ............................................. 8 Visual Arts ........................................................................................... 9 Visual Design – Elective .................................................................... 10 English Drama................................................................................................ 11 English............................................................................................... 12 Human Society & Its Environment (HSIE) Geography and History...................................................................... 14 Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish ............................................... 15
Mathematics Mathematics ...................................................................................... 16 Mathematics Accelerated .................................................................. 17 Personal Development, Health, Physical Education (PDHPE) ................. 18
Science .................................................................................................... 10 Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) Technology – Elective: Design Technology – Digital Technologies ...................................... 20 Design Technology – Food Design ................................................... 21 Design Technology – Timber ............................................................ 22
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 4
2018 YEAR 8 ASSESSMENTS Regular Homework Students have non-assessment assignments and regular homework that aims to develop skills and enhance understanding. The following guide does not include this homework. Completing homework is one of the conditions of completing a course satisfactorily. Students “must apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences in the course provided by the school”. Advice for Assessment Tasks Students are responsible for ensuring they attend all of their scheduled exams and assessment tasks and for:
• carefully checking their assessment dates and the venue • having the correct, approved equipment for each exam • wearing full school uniform • behaving in a manner that does not interfere with the performance of others • leaving mobile phones and electronic/digital devices switched to silent and
inside their bags Taking holidays with school terms Students must inform their teachers if they have reason to expect that they might be absent from an assessment task. Such notice should be given as soon as possible. Vacations taken outside normal school holidays will not be accepted as a valid reason for absence from assessment tasks, unless granted written permission from the Principal. In these circumstances, hand-in tasks should be given/sent to the teacher before the anticipated absence or on the due date (emailed etc). Alternative arrangements for missed written exams should be negotiated with the Head Teacher of the subject. Failure to submit assessment task on the due date Hand-in or online assessments: the completed portion of the assessment must be submitted digitally. On return to school, students • are to provide appropriate documentation from your parent or doctor to your
teacher as soon as you return to school; • should approach their class teacher to make arrangements for the missed task
or an alternative task to be completed. Failure to do so will result in the student losing 10% each day, after three days the student will receive zero (TAS and PDHPE will be negotiated with class teacher).
If Suspended on the day of an Assessment Task Unless forbidden by the Principal a suspended student is required to attend school during the time in which the Assessment Task is being conducted, unless an alternative arrangement is made with the teacher / Head Teacher. If the Assessment Task is in the form of a written submission, the student must arrange for it to be emailed, faxed or handed to the class teacher or relevant KLA Head Teacher by the due date. Failure to comply with the above will result in a zero (0) mark being awarded for the task.
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Attendance Satisfactory completion of courses is judged, among other things, by student attendance and level of involvement in class, as well as the assignments and homework completed, and the level of achievement. School Review of Assessments Following discussion with the class teacher; students who do not agree with the teacher’s judgment of the worth of an individual assessment task or who consider that their final grade for any course is not correct (on the basis of feedback on their performance and results during the course), have a right to appeal to the Head Teacher KLA of the subject. Malpractice Any behaviour carried out for the purpose of gaining an unfair advantage in the assessment process constitutes malpractice, or cheating. Students who cheat in an exam will be given a zero mark and other consequences. Malpractice in any form, including plagiarism, is unacceptable and may be awarded zero. Disability Provisions Students who believe they could be eligible for disability provisions during assessment tasks (such as separate supervision, rest breaks, writer etc) should apply to the Learning Support Teacher (Mr Daniel Moller). Students with Disability Confirmations from a medical professional should provide a copy with their application.
2016 Year 8 Assessments – Page 6
FACULTY: CREATIVE ARTS SUBJECT: ILLUSTRATION - ELECTIVE
Topic Task Date (Term/Week)
Weighting (%) Syllabus outcomes assessed
Additional Information Mainstream Extension
SEMESTER 1 Drawing and Cartooning
Portfolio of graphic illustrations exploring media, cartooning and caricaturing.
Term 2 Week 4 25% 20% 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
Presentation on illustrator
Visual verbal on Graphic Illustrator
Term 2 Week 2 20% 5% 4.7, 4.8, 4.9
Half Yearly Reports SEMESTER 2 Graphic Illustration Narratives
Portfolio of designs for a graphic novel
Term 3 Week 5 20% 15% 4.5, 4.7, 4.9
Animation on Gothic narrative
Term 4 Week 4 15% 10% 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6
Research an animators practice
Artist as animator Term 4 Week 2 20% 15% 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9
Yearly Reports
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 7
FACULTY: CREATIVE ARTS SUBJECT: YEAR 8 MUSIC 2018
Topic
Task
Date (Term/Week)
Weighting
(%)
Syllabus outcomes
assessed
Additional Information
Film Music
Aural Task (a) Term 1 Wk 5 or
Term 3 Wk 5
10%
4.8
Unprepared listening based on the musical concepts and/or transcription
Garageband Composition Task
Term 1 Wk 10 or
Term 3 Wk 10
20%
4.6
12 Bar Blues composition using given template, Garageband loops and keyboards
Music Now!
Aural Task (b) Term 2 Wk 2 or
Term 4 Wk 2
10%
4.4
Unprepared listening based on the musical concepts and/or transcription
Research Task Term 2 Wk 5 or
Term 3 Wk 5
20%
4.8
Analysis of a contemporary popular music composition, negotiated with the teacher
Performance Concert Term 2 Wk 2 or
Term 4 Wk 2
20%
4.9
Performance of class ensemble pieces in a concert setting
Informal Assessment Throughout the semester
20%
4.12
10 tasks including quizzes, performance skills exercises, homework worksheets, listening
Half Yearly or Yearly Reports (Semesterised)
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 8
FACULTY: CREATIVE ARTS SUBJECT: PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA - ELECTIVE
Topic Task Date (Term/Week)
Weighting (%) Syllabus outcomes assessed
Additional Information
Unit 1 Imaginary Worlds /Unit 2 Art Now! Photography Portfolio
Technical exploration Includes: Smoke & Mirrors, Hocus Focus & Frozen
Term 1 week 10
25% 4.1 practice
Conceptual exploration Includes: Works from excursion: Rip Tear & Super Surreal
Term 2 week 6
25% 4.4 representation
Written Task Research & Application of knowledge
Research two photographers studied in class. Write a statement of belief.
Term 2 week 3
20% 4.8 conceptual framework
Video Production 1 Minute Film Term 3 week 5
20% 4.8 conceptual
strength and meaning
Post Production Painted Portrait Faces and Photoshop enhancement
Term 4 week 2
10% 4.6 Resolution
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 9
FACULTY: CREATIVE ARTS SUBJECT: VISUAL ARTS
Topic Task Date (Term/Week)
Weighting (%) Syllabus outcomes assessed
Additional Information Mainstream Extension
Unit 1 Imaginary Worlds /Unit 2 Art Now! GATS Extension Enrichment Task
Practical Portfolio Technical skills Includes drawings, painting, photos, ceramics, sculpture,
Term 2 week 6 or
Term 4 week 3
30% 4.1 practice
Conceptual strength in practical tasks
Term 2 week 6 or
Term 4 week 3
30% 4.6 resolution
Mask Research task Research Visual elements for a mask including influences from a range of sources
Term 2 week 3 or
Term 4 week 3
4.4 representation
Street Art task Present an argument to validate Street Art
Term1 week 5 Or Term 3 week 5
10% 4.8 conceptual framework
Visual Diary Brainstorm, Art Process Artists study Planning and evaluation
Term 2 week 2 or
Term 4 week 2
10% 4.9 frames
Half Yearly or Yearly Reports (Semesterised)
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 10
FACULTY: CREATIVE ARTS SUBJECT: VISUAL DESIGN Year 8 Elective (8CVD1)
Topic Task Date (Term/Week)
Weighting %
Syllabus outcomes assessed
Additional Information
Design Fundamentals Shoe Design
Design fundamentals including VDPD Shoe design
Term 1 Week 8
15% 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
Design work created in Visual Design Process Diary as well as Design Brief on canvas shoes
Analysis of Design Frames analysis– in class task
Term 2 Week 2
5% 4.7, 4.8, 4.9 Structural and subjective frames analysis
Stationery Design stationery using upcycled materials
Term 2 Week 6
20% 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
Manipulating old books to create range
Designer Practice Research on a Designer Term 2 Week 6
10% 4.7, 4.8, 4.9 Using artist practice to research a designer
Fantasy Clock Design
Design and construct a functioning clock
Term 3 Week 6
25% 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
Use a range of different materials to create the structure and face of the clock
Cultural frame research and planning
Writing task Design for kites
Term 4 Week 2
10% 4.7, 4.8, 4.9 Background information for kites
Kites Make kites and film a kite festival
Term 4 Week 6
10% 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
Designing shoes and hat/t-shirt for a child
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 11
FACULTY: ENGLISH SUBJECT: DRAMA
Topic Task Date (Term/Week) Weighting (%)
Syllabus outcomes assessed
Additional Information
The elements of drama and status in relationships
Group devised performance
Term 1
Due: week 9
20% 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.2.2
Students develop a group devised original drama, based on a topic and their understanding of the elements of drama and status in relationships.
Half Yearly Reports
Introduction to Commedia Dell’Arte
1.Commedia Dell’Arte duologue performance
2. Logbook
Term 2 1. Due: week 7&8
2. Due: week 9
20%
15%
4.1.3 4.2.3 4.3.2
4.3.1 4.3.3
In pairs, students devise, script and perform a drama that demonstrates an understanding of the dramatic elements and comic techniques of Commedia Dell’Arte. Individually, students present a logbook of their involvement in the developmental process of their performance work in semester one.
The Act of Transformation
Group devised performance
Term 3 Due: week 8
20%
4.1.4 4.2.1 4.2.3
In groups, students devise and perform a drama that demonstrates an understanding of the dramatic elements and techniques of Jerzy Grotowski and Trevor Nunn.
From Page to Stage
A duologue performance
Term 4 Due: Yearly Exam
Week 5 Or 6
25%
4.1.1 4.2.2 4.2.3
Students learn about the process of performance from page to stage. Students will select, direct and perform a published dramatic duologue using techniques and features that advance an understanding of their designated script.
Yearly Reports
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 12
FACULTY: ENGLISH SUBJECT: ENGLISH
Year 8 Scope and Sequence 2018 Term 1 Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Unit Representations of Australia (Poetry)
Task
Diagnostic Test (in class)
Focus: multiple choice questions
on spelling, grammar and punctuation
Poetry: Collected works from Banjo Paterson, Henry Lawson, Dorothea McKellar, Kevin Gilbert Textual Concepts: Context / Representation / Connotation, Imagery and Symbol
Assessment 1: Visual Representation (Hand
in) Part 1: Visually
representing a studied poem
Part 2: Reflection Statement
EN4-2A & EN4-9E 20%
Assessment 2: Exam (In class)
Focus: Identifying poetry techniques and analysing their effect on readers
EN4-3B & EN4-6C 20%
Term 2
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Unit Close Study (Novel) Aboriginal Perspectives (Film)
Task
Novels: The Boy in the striped pyjamas The Giver Tomorrow When the War Began King of Shadows Mahtab’s Story Holes Deadly Unna Textual Concepts: Narrative / Character / Theme / Literary Value
Assessment 3: Interview (Prepare at
home) Focus: Students
script and perform an interview inc. a
novelist or character EN4-1A & EN4-5C 20%
Term 3
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Unit Aboriginal Perspectives (Film) Creative Writing
Task
Film: Rabbit Proof Fence Textual Concepts: Authority / Perspective / Code and Convention / Point of View
Assessment 4: Essay (in class) Focus: How an
audience is positioned through
film EN4-8D 20%
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 13
Term 4 Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Unit Creative Writing – Imaginary Worlds (Short stories and Excerpts) Close Study (Drama)
Task
Short Stories and Excerpts: Sky High The Drover’s wife The Grapes of Wrath Sunday in the park Gone with the wind A tale of two cities The secret life of bees Textual Concepts: Character / Narrative / Style / Genre
Assessment 5: Creative Writing
(hand in) Focus: Orientating and engaging the
reader EN4-4B & EN4-
7D 20%
Shakespeare: The Taming of the Shrew OR Contemporary Drama: Dracula Australian Plays Textual Concepts: Code and Convention / Representation
Informal class task
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 14
FACULTY: HUMAN SOCIETY & ITS ENVIRONMENT (HSIE) SUBJECT: YEAR 8 GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY
Topic Task Date (Term/Week)
Weighting (%)
Syllabus outcomes assessed
Additional Information
Semester 1 or 2
Access to Fresh Water PBL task Term 1 week 8 40 GE4-2, GE4-3,
GE4-5, GE4-8
This task is designed to develop skills in critical thinking, creativity and innovation. Students create a product and present it to an authentic audience. It includes a collaborative and individual element.
Geographic skills
Examination Term 2 40 GE4-7
GE4-8
The exam will assess key skills,including reading maps of world and Australia, latitude and longitude, topographic mapping, climate graphs and synoptic charts.
All topics Class assessment Ongoing 20 GE4-2, GE4-3, GE4-7 GE4-8
This can be a combination of short tests, homework tasks and literacy.
Half Yearly Reports Semester 1 or 2
Medieval Europe Investigative, source
based task
Term 3 week 8 40 HT4-5, HT4-6 This task will be designed assess students to analyse source material.
The Black Death
Essay Term 4 week 4 40 HT4-6, HT4-8,
HT4-9, HT4-10
The essay will assess key skills and understandings.It is designed to assist students to develop their written skills.
All topics Class assessment Ongoing 20 HT4-5, HT4-9, HT4-10
This can be a combination of short tests, homework tasks and literacy. It will include one common task based on a lesson during Medieval Day.
Yearly Reports
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 15
FACULTY: LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE) SUBJECT: CHINESE, FRENCH, JAPANESE, SPANISH
Topic Task Date Weighting Syllabus outcomes
Additional Information
SEMESTER 1 Travel
Making a booking using Audacity & Listening and Responding task
Term 1
Week 10
25%
4.UL.1 4.UL.3
Making a transportation or hotel booking using Audacity
Imaginative Journey
Visual research portfolio in target language and English
Term 2 Week 8
25%
4.MLC1 4.MBC.1 4.MBC.2
Student acts as a travel agent preparing a portfolio on a target language speaking location; including accommodation choices, how to get there, places and things of interest.
Half Yearly Reports SEMESTER 2 Culinary connections
Multimedia presentation on food including practical preparation of a recipe.
Term 3 Week 9
25%
4.UL.2 4.UL.4 4.MLC2
Students research a number of traditional foods/drinks and then prepare and document the making of a traditional recipe.
Yearly exam
Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing
Term 4 Week 6
25%
4.UL.1 4.UL.2 4.UL.3 4.UL.4
Covering ALL content from Year 8. Students will listen to and read unseen texts in the target language with comprehension questions in English. They will also have an interview and write a short text in the target language.
Yearly Reports
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 16
FACULTY: MATHEMATICS SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS
Topics Task Date (Term/Week)
Weighting (%)
Syllabus Outcomes Assessed Additional Information
SEMESTER 1
Pythagoras Algebra
Task 1 50 minute written test (calculators allowed)
Term 1 Week 7 Wed P3 15% MA4-16MG
MA4-8NA
Assessment of Working Mathematically outcomes {MA4-1WM, MA4-2WM, MA4-3WM} is embedded in all tasks. Specific information about the content of the assessments is given to students prior to each test.
Pythagoras Algebra Geometry Fractions and Percentages
Half-Yearly Examination*
(2 papers, 40 min calc and 20 min
non-calc )
Term 2 Week 5 or 6 30%
MA4-16MG MA4-8NA MA4-17MG, MA4-18MG MA4-21SP
Half Yearly Reports SEMESTER 2 Probability Circles Data Measurement
Task 3 50 minute written test
Term 3 Week 7 or 8 20%
MA4-5NA, MA4-6NA MA4-12MG, MA4-13MG, MA4-14MG MA4-19SP, MA4-20SP
* Additional Extension examination paper for students in 8MMA1 and selected other students.
All topics above, plus… Solving Equations Ratio, Rates & Time Graphing Linear Equations
Yearly Examination*
(2 papers, 20 min calc and 45 min
non-calc )
Term 4 Week 4 or 5 35%
As above, plus… MA3-8NA, MA4-11NA MA4-7NA, MA4-6NA, MA4-15MG MA4-10NA
Yearly Reports Rates and Graphs Indices and Scientific Topic Tests Late Term 4 - MA4-17MG, MA4-11NA
MA4-9NA Tests contribute to class placement for 2019.
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 17
FACULTY: MATHEMATICS SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS ACCELERATED YEAR 8
Topics Task Date (Term/Week)
Weighting (%) Syllabus Outcomes Assessed Additional
Information
SEMESTER 1
Pythagoras Algebra & Indices
Task 1 50 minute written test
Term 1 Week 8 15%
MA4-16MG, MA5.3-6NA MA4-8NA, MA4-9NA, MA5.1-5NA, MA5.2-6NA, MA5.2-7NA, MA5.3-5NA MA5.1-9MG
Assessment of Working Mathematically outcomes {MA4-1WM, MA4-2WM, MA4-3WM and also MA5.1-1WM, MA5.1-2WM, MA5.1-3WM } is embedded in all tasks.
As above, plus... Geometry & Congruence Fractions & Percentages
Half-Yearly Examination
(2 papers, 45 min each Calc /Non-calc )
Term 2 Week 5 or 6 30%
As above, plus... MA4-17MG, MA4-18MG, MA5.2-14MG MA4-5NA, MA4-6NA, MA5.1-4NA
Half Yearly Reports
SEMESTER 2 Probability Circles Data
Measurement
Task 3 50 minute written test
Term 3 Week 7 20%
MA4-21SP, MA5.1-13SP, MA5.2-17SP MA4-12MG, MA4-13MG, MA4-14MG MA4-19SP, MA4-20SP, MA5.1-12SP, MA5.2-15SP, MA5.2-16SP MA4-12MG, MA4-13MG, MA4-14MG, MA4-15MG, MA4-16MG, MA5.1-8MG, MA5.1-9MG, MA5.2-11MG, MA5.2-12MG
Specific information about the content of the assessments is given to students prior to each test.
All topics above, plus… Solving Equations Ratio, Scale & Similarity Graphing Linear Equations
Yearly Examination
(2 papers, 50 min each Calc / Non-calc )
Term 4 Week 5 35%
As above, plus… MA4−10NA, MA5.2−8NA, MA5.3−7NA MA4-7NA, MA5.1-11MG MA4−11NA, MA5.1−6NA, MA5.2−9NA, MA5.2−5NA
Yearly Reports
Rates & Graphs Topic Test Late Term 4 MA4-6NA, MA4-7NA, MA5.1-4A,MA5.2-5NA Test contributes to class placement for 2018.
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 18
FACULTY: PDHPE SUBJECT: SUBJECT: YEAR 8 PDHPE (Stage 4)
Topic Task Date (Term/Week)
Weighting (%)
Syllabus outcomes assessed
Additional Information Units of work
Athletics
1 Self-Assessment (Prac)
T1 / Week 3/10
20
4.4, 4.5
Students asses their technique in track
and field events. Health Assignment Mental Health
2 Dealing with Mental Health
(Research/In class essay)
T2 / Week 3/4
20
4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.16
Research mental illness. In the
extended response, students apply research on mental illness & offer support strategies to improve mental health.
Half Yearly Reports Dance Assessment
3 Social Dance (Prac)
T2, Week 1-5
10
4.4, 4.5
Line Dancing
Students will be marked according to proficiency, coordination, rhythm & timing and overall presentation
Team Skills
4
Team Sports (Prac) Ongoing assessment
T3 / Week 1-10
20
4.4, 4.5
Students will be assessed on skills in
attack, defence and team play.
Yearly Exam
5 One hour exam on units of
work covered in class
T3 / Wk 9/10
30
TBA
Multiple choice, short answer, extended
response Yearly Reports
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 19
FACULTY: SCIENCE SUBJECT: YEAR 8 SCIENCE 2018
Topic Task Date (Term/Week)
Weighting %
Syllabus Outcomes Assessed
Additional Information
Semester 1
Have You Got The Energy? (Physical World) Research Task Term 1
Week 9 20 Sc4 – Pw4 Energy Conservation In The 21st Century (Powerpoint)
What’s The Matter? (Chemical World) Practical Task Term 2
Week 2 20 Ws5.1 – Ws5.3 Follow Instructions To Complete Practical Activities And Analyse Results
Class Mark In-Class Tasks On-Going 10 Bookmark, Homework, Practical Tasks
What’s The Matter? (Cw) Have You Got The Energy? (Pw)
Topic Test Term 2 Weeks 4/5 50
Selected Outcomes From: Sc4 – Cw3, Cw4, Pw3, Pw4
2 Period Test Part A – Multiple Choice/Short Answer Part B – Extended Response
Half Yearly Reports
Semester 2
Taking From The Earth (Earth & Space) Literacy Skills Term 3
Week 8 20 Sc4 – Es3d
Fantastic Voyage (Living World) Research Task Term 4 Week 2 20 Sc4 – Lw4a
How Scientific Knowledge Has Contributed To A Human Health Issue – Transplants (Word)
Class Mark In-Class Tasks On-Going 10 Bookmark, Homework, Practical Tasks
All Topics Yearly Exam Term 4 Week 4/5 50
Selected Outcomes From: Sc4 – Cw3, Cw4, Es3, Es4 Lw 3, Lw4, Pw3, Pw4
2 Period Test Part A – Multiple Choice/Short Answer Part B – Extended Response
Yearly Reports
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 20
FACULTY: TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (TAS) SUBJECT: TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE CLASSES – DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
Topic/Areas of Study Task
Date Weighting (%)
Additional Information
SEMESTER 1
Project 1 – Game Maker
Game development
Term 1 Week 11 (Tue 10th April)
25%
Students learn how to code a game using Game Maker.
Project 2 – Robotics
Robot game for FLL
Term 2 Week 10 (Fri 6th July)
25% Students learn how to construct and program a robot using NXT Lego Mindstorms. They will use their robot to solve problems in the FLL challenge mat.
Half Yearly Reports
SEMESTER 2
Project 3 – Micro:bits
Solving problems with the micro:bit
Term 3 Week 10 (Tue 25th Sept)
25% Students learn to use the micro:bit by programming it with Python and build electric circuits using the inventor’s kit. They think of a real life problem they can solve using the micro:bit.
Project 4 – Code.Comp
Complete activities on Code.Comp
Term 4 Week 10 (Tue 18th Dec)
25% Students complete a series of exercises on Code.Comp and learn how to program with Python in the process.
Yearly Reports
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 21
FACULTY: TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (TAS) COURSE: TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE CLASSES – FOOD DESIGN
Topic/Areas of Study Task
Date Weighting (%)
Additional Information
SEMESTER 1
Grow, Harvest Prepare and Share
Research and Practical
Term 1 Week 11
25%
Students will undertake a research task based on their practical fruit/vegetable crop group and will demonstrate hygiene and food safety skills by preparing, cooking and serving a dish.
Jamie’s Food Revolution
Practical Progress Mark
Term 2 Week 10
25% Students will prepare and present using a series of photographs the steps to prepare a dish.
Half Yearly Reports
SEMESTER 2
Kitchen Garden Project Recipe Book
Term 3 Week 10
25% Students will develop a computer generated recipe book inspired by the kitchen garden and recipes we have developed this year.
Yearly Exam Written Examination
Term 4 Week 7
25% Students will sit a written examination during the formal exam period
Yearly Reports
2018 Year 8 Assessments – Page 22
FACULTY: TECHNOLOGICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (TAS) COURSE: TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVE CLASSES – TIMBER
Topic/Areas of Study
Date Weighting (%)
Additional Information
SEMESTER 1
Project 1
Term 1 Week 11
25%
Phone Speaker
Project 2 Term 2 Week 10
25% Serving Tray
Half Yearly Reports
SEMESTER 2
Project 3 Term 3 Week 10
25% Storage Box
Project 4 Term 4 Week 6 25% Tea light Candle Holder
Yearly Reports