Junior Assessment Policy Rationale: Picton High School ensures that all assessment items meets Stages 4 & 5 NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements and Department of Education requirements. Aims: Every student will be made fully aware of the KLA, school, NESA and Department of Education requirements for all formal assessment tasks. Implementation:

• All students will be given a minimum of 2 weeks written notification of an assessment task. • Every student is expected to submit or sit for all assessment tasks by the due date. Assessment tasks

must be handed in by 3.20pm of the due date including electronic submissions. • Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 who do not submit tasks by the due date will lose 10% of the total marks

every day the task is late. It will be marked on a sliding scale: 1st day late: 10% maximum mark of 90. 2nd day late: 20% maximum mark of 80 3rd day late: 30% maximum mark of 70 4th day late: 40% maximum mark of 60 5th day late: 50% maximum mark of 50; then 0.

• Acceptable reasons for the late submission or absence from an assessment task include illness, accident or other unforseen circumstances. In each case the incident must be supported by appropriate documentation, such as a doctor’s certificate. Technological failure is not considered an acceptable reason for late submission of a task. The Head Teacher of the KLA will determine if the reason is acceptable.

• If a student requires an extension on an assessment task, the application for an extension must be in writing and submitted to the Head Teacher at least one week before the due date of the assessment.

• When a student fails to complete an assessment task due to a valid reason then the student will be given an amended due date for that task. In some instances, an alternate task may be provided.

• If a student fails to complete any assessment task then an official warning letter will be sent to the parent/guardian indicating that the syllabus outcomes have not be achieved and the task has been awarded a zero mark.

• Work submitted in an assessment task must be only that of the student. If a student uses the work of another person or directly copies from published texts or an internet site to complete a task they will receive a zero mark. If the work used was that of another student from this school, who knowingly supplied the information, then that student may also receive a zero mark as well.

• For all in-class tests, students must leave their bags at the front of the room. Mobile phones must be switched off and out of sight.

• If students have concerns regarding the assessment procedures followed for an assessment task then they have the right to appeal the process. An assessment task appeal form will need to be completed and submitted to the Head Teacher of the relevant KLA. Evaluation: This policy will be reviewed as part of the school’s three year evaluation cycle

Updated: November 2016

REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF DUE DATE FOR ASSESSMENT TASK

(This form is to be submitted a minimum of 1 week before the due date of the task)

Student’s Name: __________________________ Year: ____________________

Subject: _________________________________________________________

Description of Task: ________________________________________________

Due Date (As advertised): _____________________________________________

REASON – For change from due date of assessment task: ____________________

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS – Please identify and attach if applicable

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Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature: ____________________________________________

To be completed by TEACHER:-

Name: ______________________ Faculty: ___________________________

Alternative Arrangements: ______________________________________________

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Teacher Signature: _______________________ Date: __________________

ASSESSMENT APPEAL FORM

Student’s Name: _______________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________ Subject: _______________________________________________ Teacher’s Name: _______________________________________________ 2. Please give details of the reason for the appeal: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Action Taken: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: __________________________________________________________ Signed: _________________________ Date: ____________________

SUBJECTS FOR YEAR 8 2018

ENGLISH

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

GEOGRAPHY

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MUSIC

HOME ECONOMICS

Please check the Picton High School website & download our app to keep updated. Assessment tasks are uploaded to the website under ‘school years’ approximately two weeks before they are due. The tasks are left on the site until the end of the school year.

YEAR 8 - Term 1 Assessment Due Dates 2018

SUBJECT WEEK

1 WEEK

2 WEEK

3 WEEK

4 WEEK

5 WEEK

6 WEEK

7 WEEK

8 WEEK

9 WEEK

10 WEEK

11 30/01-

02/02 05/02-09/02

12/02-16/02

19/02-23/02

26/02-02/03

05/03-09/03

12/03-16/03

19/03-23/03

26/03- 29/03

03/04-06/04

09/04-13/04

English

X

Mathematics

X

Science

X

Geography

X

Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (PDHPE)

X X

Music

X

Home Economics

X

Please note: Exams XX

YEAR 8 - Term 2 Assessment Due Dates 2018

SUBJECT WEEK

1 WEEK

2 WEEK

3 WEEK

4 WEEK

5 WEEK

6 WEEK

7 WEEK

8 WEEK

9 WEEK

10 01/05-

04/05 07/05-11/05

14/05-18/05

21/05-25/05

28/05-01/06

04/06-08/06

12/06-15/06

18/06-22/06

25/06-29/06

02/07-06/07

English

X

Mathematics

X

Science

XX X

Geography

XX

Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (PDHPE)

X

Music

X

Home Economics

X

Please note: Half Yearly Exams XX

YEAR 8 - Term 3 Assessment Due Dates 2018

SUBJECT WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

WEEK 7

WEEK 8

WEEK 9

WEEK 10

24/07-27/07

30/07-03/08

06/08-10/08

13/08-17/08

20/08-24/08

270/8-31/08

03/09-07/09

10/09-14/09

17/09-21/09

24/09-28/09

English

X

Mathematics

XX

Science

Geography

X

Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (PDHPE)

X

Music

X

Home Economics

X

Please note: Exams XX

YEAR 8 - Term 4 Assessment Due Dates 2018

Please note: Yearly Exams XX

SUBJECT WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

WEEK 7

WEEK 8

WEEK 9

WEEK 10

15/10-19/10

22/10-26/10

29/10-02/11

05/11-09/11

12/11-16/11

19/11-23/11

26/11-30/11

03/12-07/12

10/12-14/12

17/12- 19/12

English

Mathematics

Science

XX

Geography

XX

Personal Development, Health & Physical Education (PDHPE)

Music

Home Economics

X

YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT TASK GRID 2018 SUBJECT: ENGLISH

TASK SYLLABUS OUTCOMES

COURSE

EN4-1A

EN4-2A

EN4-3B

EN4-4B

EN4-5C

EN4-6C

EN4-7D

EN4-8D

EN4-9E

WEIGHTING

DUE DATE

Advertising

X X X 40% Term 1

Week 8

Heroes X X X 30%

Term 2 Week 7

Close Study of Text

X X X 30% Term 3 Week 10

Outcomes

EN4-1A A student responds to and composes texts for understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, imaginative expression

and pleasure. EN4-2A A student effectively uses a widening range of processes, skills, strategies and knowledge for responding to and

composing texts in different media and technologies. EN4-3B A student uses and describes language forms, features and structures of texts appropriate to a range of purposes,

audiences and contexts. EN4-4B A student makes effective language choices to creatively shape meaning with accuracy, clarity and coherence. EN4-5C A student thinks imaginatively, creatively, interpretively and critically about information, ideas and arguments to

respond to and compose texts. EN4-6C A student identifies and explains connections between and among texts. EN4-7D A student demonstrates understanding of how texts can express aspects of their broadening world and their

relationships within it. EN4-8D A student identifies, considers and appreciates cultural expression in texts. EN4-9E A student uses, reflects on and assesses their individual and collaborative skills for learning.

Outcomes

MA4-5NA A student operates with fractions, decimals and percentages. MA4-7NA A student operates with ratios and rates, and explores their graphical representation. MA4-10NA A student uses algebraic techniques to solve simple linear and quadratic equations. MA4-13MG A student uses formulas to calculate the areas of quadrilaterals and circles, and converts between units of area. MA4-14MG A student uses formulas to calculate the volumes of prisms and cylinders, and converts between units of volume. MA4-16MG A student applies Pythagoras’ theorem to calculate side lengths in right-angled triangles, and solves related problems. MA4-17MG A student classifies, describes and uses the properties of triangles and quadrilaterals, and determines congruent

triangles to find unknown side lengths and angles. MA4-20SP A student analyses single sets of data using measures of location, and range. MA4-1WM A student communicates and connects mathematical ideas using appropriate terminology, diagrams and symbols. MA4-2WM A student applies appropriate mathematical techniques to solve problems. MA4-3WM A student recognises and explains mathematical relationships using reasoning.

YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT TASK GRID 2018 SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS TASK SYLLABUS OUTCOMES

COURSE MA4-5NA

MA4-7NA

MA4-10NA

MA4-13MG

MA4-14MG

MA4-16MG

MA4-17MG

MA4-20SP

MA4-1WM

MA4-2WM

MA4-3WM WEIGHTING DUE DATE

Assignment X X X X X X 30%

Term 1 Week 9

Assignment X X X X X 30%

Term 2 Week 8

Exam

X X X X X X 40%

Term 3 Week 8

YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT TASK GRID 2018 SUBJECT: SCIENCE TASK SYLLABUS OUTCOMES

COURSE SC4-4WS

SC4-5WS

SC4-6WS

SC4-7WS

SC4-8WS

SC4-9WS

SC4-10PW

SC4-11PW

SC4-12ES

SC4-13ES

SC4-14LW

SC4-15LW

SC4-16CW

SC4-17CW WEIGHTING DUE

DATE

Matter Assessment Task

X X X X 20% Term 1 Week 5

Half Yearly Exam X X X X 20% Term 2 Week 3

STEM – SRP - Crystals

X X X X X 30% Term 2 Week 8

Yearly Exam X X X X X 30% Term 4 Week 2

Outcomes

SC4-4WS A student identifies questions and problems that can be tested or researched and makes predictions based on scientific knowledge. SC4-5WS A student collaboratively and individually produces a plan to investigate questions and problems. SC4-6WS A student follows a sequence of instructions to safely undertake a range of investigation types, collaboratively and individually. SC4-7WS A student processes and analyses data from a first-hand investigation and secondary sources to identify trends, patterns and

relationships, and draw conclusions. SC4-8WS A student selects and uses appropriate strategies, understanding and skills to produce creative and plausible solutions to identified

problems. SC4-9WS A student presents science ideas, findings and information to a given audience using appropriate scientific language, text types and

representations. SC4-10PW A student describes the action of unbalanced forces in everyday situations. SC4-11PW A student discusses how scientific understanding and technological developments have contributed to finding solutions to problems

involving energy transfers and transformations. SC4-12ES A student describes the dynamic nature of models, theories and laws in developing scientific understanding of the Earth and solar

system. SC4-13ES A student explains how advances in scientific understanding of processes that occur within and on the Earth, influence the choices

people make about resource use and management. SC4-14LW A student relates the structure and function of living things to their classification, survival and reproduction. SC4-15LW A student explains how new biological evidence changes people's understanding of the world. SC4-16CW A student describes the observed properties and behaviour of matter, using scientific models and theories about the motion and

arrangement of particles. SC4-17CW A student explains how scientific understanding of, and discoveries about, the properties of elements, compounds and mixtures relate to

their uses in everyday life.

YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT TASK GRID 2018 SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY TASK SYLLABUS OUTCOMES

COURSE GE4-1 GE4-2 GE4-3 GE4-4 GE4-5 GE4-6 GE4-7 GE4-8 WEIGHTING DUE DATE

Landscapes & Landforms Task X X X X X 25% Term 1

Week 6

Half Yearly Exam X X X 25% Term 2 Week 5

Water in the World Task X X X X X 25% Term 3

Week 7

Yearly Exam X X X 25% Term 4 Week 3

Outcomes

GE4-1 A student locates and describes the diverse features and characteristics of a range of places and environments. GE4-2 A student describes processes and influences that form and transform places and environments. GE4-3 A student explains how interactions and connections between people, places and environments result in change. GE4-4 A student examines perspectives of people and organisations on a range of geographical issues. GE4-5 A student discusses management of places and environments for their sustainability. GE4-6 A student explains differences in human wellbeing. GE4-7 A student acquires and processes geographical information by selecting and using geographical tools for inquiry. GE4-8 A student communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies.

YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT TASK GRID 2018 SUBJECT: PDHPE

Rep

ort TASK SYLLABUS OUTCOMES

COURSE 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16

WEIGHTING DUE DATE

Sem

este

r 1

Orienteering X X X 20% Term 1

Weeks 1-5

Risky Business X X X 30% Term 1

Week 8

Sem

este

r 2

Booze & Weed Topic Test

X X X X X X X X 20% Term 2

Week 8

Net/Court Games X X X X 30% Term 3

Week 1-10

Outcomes

4.1 A student describes and analyses the influences on a sense of self. 4.9 A student describes the benefits of a balanced lifestyle and participation in physical activity.

4.2 A student identifies and selects strategies that enhance their ability to cope and feel supported.

4.10 A student explains how personal strengths and abilities contribute to enjoyable and successful participation in physical activity.

4.3 A student describes the qualities of positive relationships and strategies to address the abuse of power.

4.11 A student selects and uses communication skills and strategies clearly and coherently in a range of new and challenging situations.

4.4 A student demonstrates and refines movement skills in a range of contexts and environments.

4.12 A student assesses risk and social influences and reflects on personal experience to make informed decisions.

4.5 A student combines the features and elements of movement composition to perform in a range of contexts and environments.

4.13 A student demonstrates cooperation and support of other in social, recreational and other group contexts.

4.6 A student describes the nature of health and analyses how health issues may impact on young people.

4.14 A student engages successfully in a wide range of movement situations that displays an understanding of how and why people move.

4.7 A student identifies the consequences of risk behaviours and describes strategies to minimise harm.

4.15 A student devises, applies and monitors plans to achieve short-term and long-term goals.

4.8 A student describes how to access and assess health information, products and services.

4.16 A student clarifies the source and nature of problems and draws on personal skills and support networks to resolve them.

YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT TASK GRID 2018 SUBJECT: MUSIC TASK SYLLABUS OUTCOMES

COURSE 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 WEIGHTING DUE DATE

Research Task X X X X 30% Term 1 Week 10

Performance X X X X 30% Term 2 Week 3

Film Composition X X X X X 40% Term 3 Week 10

Outcomes

4.1 A student performs in a range of musical styles demonstrating an understanding of musical concepts. 4.2 A student performs music using different forms of notation and different types of technology across a broad range

of musical styles. 4.3 A student performs music demonstrating solo and/or ensemble awareness. 4.4 A student demonstrates an understanding of musical concepts through exploring, experimenting, improvising,

organising, arranging and composition. 4.5 A student notates compositions using traditional and/or non-traditional notation. 4.6 A student experiments with different forms of technology in the composition process. 4.7 A student demonstrates an understanding of musical concepts through listening, observing, responding,

discriminating, analysing, discussing and recording musical ideas. 4.8 A student demonstrates an understanding of musical concepts through aural identification and discussion of the

features of a range of repertoire. 4.9 A student demonstrates musical literacy through the use of notation, terminology, and the reading and interpreting

of scores used in the music selected for study. 4.10 A student identifies the use of technology in the music selected for study, appropriate to the musical context. 4.11 A student demonstrates an appreciation, tolerance and respect for the aesthetic value of music as an art form. 4.12 A student demonstrates a developing confidence and willingness to engage in performing, composing and listening

experiences.

All students will complete the above 4 topics over the year in a rotating sequence.

Outcomes 4.1.1 A student applies design processes that respond to needs and opportunities in each design project. 4.1.2 A student describes factors influencing design in the areas of Study of Built environments, Products, and Information and

Communications. 4.1.3 A student identifies the roles of designers and their contribution to the improvement of the quality of life. 4.2.1 A student generates and communicates creative ideas and solutions. 4.2.2 A student selects, analyses, presents and applies research and experimentation from a variety of sources. 4.3.1 A student applies a broad range of contemporary and appropriate tools, materials and techniques with competence in the

development of design projects. 4.3.2 A student demonstrates responsible and safe use of a range of tools, materials and techniques in each design project. 4.4.1 A student explains the impact of innovation and emerging technologies on society and the environment. 4.5.1 A student applies management processes to successfully complete design projects. 4.5.2 A student produces quality solutions that respond to identified needs and opportunities in each design project. 4.6.1 A student applies appropriate evaluation techniques throughout each design project. 4.6.2 A student identifies and explains ethical, social, environmental and sustainability considerations related to design projects.

YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT TASK GRID 2018 SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMICS

TASK SYLLABUS OUTCOMES

COURSE 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.4.1 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.6.1 4.6.2 WEIGHTING DUE DATE

Products – My Restaurant Rules Assignment X X X 25%

Week 9 of Term 1, 2

or 3 Interior Design – Textiles Cushion/Folio X X X X 25%

Week 9 of Term 1, 2

or 3 Information and Communication – Computers X X X X 25%

Week 9 of Term 1, 2

or 3 Products – Jewellery Culture Task

X X 25% Term 4 Week 4