Year 10 into IB or VCE - Kardinia International College...for the IB Diploma Programme All students...
Transcript of Year 10 into IB or VCE - Kardinia International College...for the IB Diploma Programme All students...
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Year 10 into IB or VCE~ Information Session ~
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Agenda
Introduction
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
Planning a Course
Geoff WoolardHead of Senior School
Paul WigglesworthVET Coordinator
Ainslie HowardIB DP Coordinator
Mark DavieCareers Coordinator
The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
Lauren NougherVCE Coordinator
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Year 9 students identified interests
and aptitudes as well as an introduction to
VCE, IB and VET.
INITIAL CAREER PLANNING SESSION
All Year 10 students completed the Career Voyager program, which
provided an individualised report
on future opportunities.
CAREER VOYAGER
All Year 10 students will receive information on the VCE and IB courses on offer, engage in career planning and
create a Year 11 and 12 Program.
YEAR 10 COURSE INFORMATION
All Year 10 students will meet individually with a Senior School
Leader to discuss their proposed course.
INTERVIEWS WITH YEAR 10 STUDENTS
Following any final changes after the
interview as well as parent and student
sign-off, students will submit their
proposed courses for Year 11.
SUBMISSION OF COURSES FOR YEARS 11
Year 9
Year 10Term 2
Year 10Term 3
Year 10Term 3
Year 10 Term 3
Course Selection Timeline
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The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
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What is the VCE?
The “Victorian Certificate of Education”
Includes general curriculum units (VCE units) + Vocational Education & Training
(VET)
Completed over a minimum of 2 years.
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How are VCE subjects arranged?
Year 11 Year 12
Unit 1 and 2 courses are usually studied in Year 11
Unit 3 and 4 courses are usually studied in Year 12
Units 1 and 2 in each subject are independent
of each other
Year 11 students will complete 7 subjects, if not accelerating
Year 10 students often accelerate by studying a Unit 1/2
course early
Unit 3 and 4 subjects must be studied as a
sequence
Typically, Year 12 students will complete 5 subject sequences
Year 11 students often accelerate by studying a Unit 3/4
sequence early
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Assessment in the VCE
• School Assessed Coursework, also known as “SACs” are completed in class and are assessed by the class teacher.
• School Assessed Tasks, known as “SATs”, are completed in practical based subjects during class and assessed by the class teacher.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS
• The General Assessment Test (“the GAT”), is completed in June by all students studying at least one 3/4 sequence.
• Each 3/4 sequence will have an externally assessed examination at the end of the year (October / November).
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS
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MinimumRequirements to be Eligible for the VCE
A minimum of 16 VCE and VET units must be satisfactorily completed.
Complete Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 of English, English as an Additional Language (EAL) or Literature.
At least 3 additional Unit 3/4 course sequences (other than English).
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College Expectations
of VCE Students
Year 11 Students Year 12 StudentsYear 10 Students
14Unit 1 & 2 Credits
10Unit 3 & 4 Credits
24VCE Credits
Studying a standard VCE at Kardinia means you will
achieve …
Expectations of Kardinia VCE Students
At least
Students have an opportunity to apply to undertake a Unit 1/2 subject early.
Completing 2 early entry Unit 1/2 subjects will only approved in
exceptional circumstances
Students who have not accelerated will study 7 Unit 1/2 subjects.
Students studying a Unit 3/4 course early will study 6 Unit 1/2 subjects.
Students studying 2 Unit 3/4 courses early will study 5 Unit 1/2 subjects.
Students will study 5 Unit 3/4 subjects.
Students will study 4 Unit 3/4 subjects.
Students will study 4 Unit 3/4 subjects.
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Vocational Education and Training (VET)
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VET is an opportunity for students to gain direct skills and training under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) in an industry
area related to future career ambitions.
VET programs run over 2 years
(Years 10 & 11, or 11 & 12)
VET classes are held once a week, on a
Monday or Wednesday from 1:30 – 5:30pm.
Some VET courses include Structured
Workplace Learning (SWL)
VET fees are in addition to College Fees
(“User Pays” system)
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Benefits of VET
VET programs provide you with
a range of unique
opportunities and experiences in a career you might be considering.
VET cancontribute to your
ATAR score
VET facilitates “on the job” training, meaning you will have job-ready skills in
your chosen industry
VET can contribute to the eligibility requirements for
the VCEOther benefits are…
Successful completion of VET courses results in a nationally accredited
qualification
VET students get an early “taster” of their chosen career. This can make future
decision-making much clearer.
There are a wide and diverse range of
courses to choose from.
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Events, hospitality & tourism
Animal Care &
Management
Art and Design
AutomotiveConstruction & Licensed
Trades
Engineering & Metal Trades
Horticulture & Floristry
Information Technology
PerformanceSports and Recreation
Equine Studies
Community Services
Health & Science
Hair, Makeup &
Beauty
VET Course Areas
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Attend Year 10 Course Selection
PD Session
Talk about your options
Deadline for VET applications
Enrol in your VET program
VET classes begin at the
start of 2021
Applying for VET in 2021
Access KICOnline and Bridges for more
information
After information to
parents is released.
Submit your VET application to Mr
Wigglesworth.
RTOs will contact successful applicants and enrolments must be completed by the
end of 2020
Classes run on Mondays or
Wednesdays and this will be factored into student timetables
REGISTER YOURINTEREST
MISS THE DEADLINEAND MISS OUT!
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Need more information?
KicOnline VET page
Contact Paul Wigglesworth for further information
Bridges website
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The IB Diploma Programme
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What does the IB Diploma offer students?
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An international perspective
Holistic educational program
Broad & balanced curriculum
Globally recognised assessment
International university entry
An ATAR scorePreparation for tertiary studies
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Inquirers Open-minded
Knowledgeable Caring
Thinkers Risk-takers
Communicators Balanced
Principled Reflective
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How to choose your IB subjects ...
All students must do:
Choose one from each group:
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
Creativity. Activity. Service.
Business Management HL/SLGlobal Politics HL/SL
History HL/SLPsychology HL/SL
Applications & Interpretation SLApproaches & Analysis HL/SL
French B SLJapanese B SL
Spanish ab initio SL
Biology HL/SLChemistry HL/SLPhysics HL/SL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL/SL
Visual ArtsFilm
Theatre
…or a Group 3 or 4 subject on offer
Literature HL/SLLanguage & Literature HL/SL
Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature
Group 2: Language Acquisition
Group 3: Individuals & Societies
Group 4: Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts
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Other Requirements
for the IB Diploma
Programme
All students must study 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) &
3 subjects at Standard Level (SL)
Higher Level Subjects Standard Level Subjects
… are studied over 240 hours of face-to-face tuition.
… explores content and develops skills commensurate
with first-year university.
… are more demanding in nature.
… are studied over 150 hours of face-to-face tuition.
… explores content and develops skills commensurate
with Years 11 & 12.
… are often less demanding when compared to HL
counterparts
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Scoring in the IB Diploma Programme
Each subject is graded from “1” (lowest) to “7” (highest).
Example: 1 is equivalent to a letter E grade, while 7 equates to an A+.
Students can receive up to an additional 3 points for their combined performance in
Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay
The award of the Diploma requires a minimum of 24/45 points as well as satisfying other
passing conditions
Group 1 Subject
Group 2 Subject
Group 3 Subject
Group 4 Subject
Group 5 Subject
Group 6 (or other Group 3 or 4) Subject
TOK + EE
7
7
7
7
7
7
3
45
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Source VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre), June 2020
Notional ATAR Scores for the IB Diploma
Max.
Points
45
Min.
Points
24…plus, satisfaction of
passing conditions, including successful completion of CAS.
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Business Management HL/SL
Global Politics HL/SL
History HL/SL
Psychology HL/SL
Applications & Interpretation SL
Approaches & Analysis HL/SL
French B SL
Japanese B SL
Spanish ab initio SL
Biology HL/SL
Chemistry HL/SL
Physics HL/SL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL/SL
Visual Arts HL/SL
Film HL/SL
Literature HL/SL
Language & Literature HL/SL
Group 1: Studies in Language & Literature
Group 2: Language Acquisition
Group 3: Individuals & Societies
Group 4: Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts
IB Diploma Subject Offerings for 2021
…or an additional Group 3 or 4 subject
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Assessment in the IB
External Assessment Internal Assessment
Marked by examiner external to the College.
Completed at the end of the 2 year IB Diploma
Programme
Mock examinations are undertaken at the end of
Term 3 in Year 2
Completed during class time at some stage during the 2
year course
Marked by class teachers and moderated by external
examiners.
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IB Registration & Examination Fees
General Achievement Test
(GAT) Fee
…approx. …approx.
$1,000 $90
Additional Costs of the IB Diploma Programme
These costs are additional to the College fees and will be charged in Year 2.
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~ Planning your Year 11 and 12 Course ~
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Planning a Program
Enter the workforce directly
Gain a traineeship
Gain a apprenticeship
Undertake tertiary studies
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Entry into University and some TAFE courses
Satisfactory completion of VCE or
IB DP
Prerequisite subjects
have been met
Minimum ATAR Score achieved
All other requirements
are met
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Prerequisite Studies
The Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC) administers a joint
selection system for Victorian Tertiary Institutions and TAFE Colleges.
The VTAC publication –Prerequisites 2023- contains the
entrance requirements and specific course requirements for
these institutions.
University of Melbourne - Biomedicine
Prerequisite Studies:
Unit 3 & 4: any English; and Chemistry; and one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) or Specialist Mathematics
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Tertiary
Admissions
Rank
Australian
What is the ATAR?
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The ATAR places students in rank order based on their performance in school assessed
coursework and external examinations (in units 3 & 4).
Once awarded, the ATAR determines entry into University courses and
some TAFE courses
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How is the ATAR calculated for VCE?
Study Score for each subject awarded
Study Scores scaled
English plus best 3 others
(Primary Four) (check restrictions)
10% of 5th and 6th subject
Aggregate is used to rank
students within Victoria
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Planning a Course
What subjects will be useful for my career
path?
What subjects do I
enjoy?
What subjects am I
good at?
What subjects do I
need?
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“But I don’t know what career path is right for me...”
Interests Strengths Abilities
Always consider taking the mathematics unit you are most capable of.
“If capable” is a very important factor
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Start Now. Read our VCE / IB website
Consult the Good University Guide, Prerequisites 2023
Talk to your teachers about the areas they are
specialists in
Attend Virtual University and TAFE
Open Days
Where to from here?
Be ready to submit your
intentions on the forms provided
by the due dates
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Prerequisites 2023 website
Bridges website
VTAC Guide online
Various university Year 10 Guides (emailed)
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Key Careers Materials
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Need more information?
Kardinia Careers website
Contact Mark Davie for further information
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VCE or IB – What’s Right for Me?• Some students are best suited to studying a VCE program.• Some students will benefit from studying the IB Diploma.
VCE Programme International Baccalaureate DiplomaAllows students to specialise in a specific curriculum area.
Promotes education in a range of learning areas.
Completion of course achieved through standard units.
ToK, CAS & Extended Essay provide students with additional skills and understandings
A more prescribed academic programme.Expectation of greater amount of independent learning within the programme.
Greater ability to lower or heighten academic rigour depending on course selection.
Known for being an academically rigorous programme.
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PD Session
Talk about your options
Electronic subject
selections open
Preliminary subjects must be
entered
Subject selections close
Key Dates for Course Selection
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For VCE subjects, please
enter 7 subjects
For IB subjects,
please ensure you select 6.
TOK/EE will be automatic.
Students studying a Unit 2 subject will roll over to
Unit 3 automatically
Subject confirmation
sheets need to be signed by you and your
parents
All students will be
interviewed about their subjects
Next Steps ...
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