Community and Family StudiesHSC Enrichment Day

2014

Exam Technique

Multiple Choice Test

Activity 1

Exam StructureSection 1: Cores 1, 2 & 3

Section 2: Option

Board of Studies Recommendations

5 Minutes

Mapping your Time Timing Tips

Reading Time

HSC Marking

Markers Look For...

Syllabus ContentTerminologyKnowledge of the topicApplication of the HSC verbsRelevant examples that show understanding

Exam Considerations for CAFS

Link to Wellbeing HSC Verbs/

Glossary Terms

Syllabus Points

Activity 2

Syllabus Matching

Example question:

For ONE group you have studied:(a) Identify TWO issues of concern

for the group

(b) Assess how the issues identified in Part (a) can impact on the group’s needs.

Activity 3aActivity 3b

Deconstruct a QuestionLee has recently become a step-parent to three

children. Describe ONE strategy Lee could use to ensure positive family relationships. (2 marks)

Glossary/ Instruction

WordSyllabus Sub topic Examples

Describe

Characteristics and features

Learn About: Social Parents • step-parentingLearn To:• propose different

strategies for parents and carers in different situations

Positive Relationships •Allowing time with the parent

•Parent becomes interested in child’s interest

Activity 4

Using Marking Criteria

For students a marking criteria is a checklistFor markers a marking criteria is categorising activity to identify key things that need to be evident in a response.

Activity 5

A couple have just had their fifth child. The other children range from two to twelve years old. One parent is in paid full-time employment and the other parent is the primary carer.

Propose and justify strategies for this family to manage their situation effectively (5 marks)

Activity 5

Multiple Choice Answers

Activity 1