Year 7, 2013 Assessment Booklet - Inaburra School

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Year 7 Assessment BookletYear 7 Assessment Booklet 2013SubjectContentsPageYear 7 Assessment in 2013 FAQs 2Semester 1 Assessment Summary3/5(2 copies – Coloured copy for fridge)Semester 2 Assessment Summary4/6(2 copies – Coloured copy for fridge)Subject InformationBiblical StudiesDesign and Technology (TAS)Chinese 8English 9Geography 9History 10Mathematics 11Music 12PDH/PE 12Science 13Visual Arts 1477The assessment tasks contained in this document form the basis of the marks used to generatethe half yearly report (semester 1) and the yearly report (semester 2). There are two main types ofassessment tasks: common tasks and class tasks.Common tasks are completed by the whole year cohort and are used to determine the course mark and theA – E grade awarded on the half yearly and yearly reports. Class tasks are differentiated to meet the abilitylevel, needs and interests of each class. They form part of the class mark awarded on the half yearly andyearly reports.The next page includes frequently asked questions and their answers. Following this there are two copies ofeach semester 1 and 2 assessment schedules so that you can remove one and place it in a prominent place,e.g. fridge door. Semester 1 (Term 1 and 2) are back to back.Please make sure you are familiar with when assessment tasks are due as there are some very busyweeks throughout the year including examination weeks in Term 2 and 4. Careful planning andorganisation are required to make sure students can cope with subject requirements.If you have any questions about any of the information in this booklet, firstly seek clarification from yourteacher, then the faculty coordinator and then Mr Bailey.Mr Liam BaileyDirector of Curriculum (7 – 12)1

Year 7 Assessment BookletYear 7 Assessment in 2013 FAQ’sHere are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) and their answers about assessment at Inaburra.1. What is an assessment task?An activity measuring the knowledge and skills a student has learnt. A student’s results in assessmenttasks are reported in the formal school report.2. What is this booklet?A brief outline of the assessment tasks for each subject is contained in this booklet. Students will alsoreceive a single page planner for each semester outlining due dates. Many parents find it helpful to havethis planner in a prominent place at home.3. When do students find out what is expected for each assessment task?The class teacher will provide students with information about the task at least two weeks before it isdue.4. How do students know which specific day each assessment task is due?The class teacher will ask students to write the exact due date in their school diary.5. Will students be required to do more work at home than what is listed on this schedule?At least Mathematics and English will be requiring all students to do some regular homework; however,it will be the assessment tasks that will take up the majority of the student’s time.6. What should a student do if s/he is taking substantially longer to complete assessment tasks thanis indicated on this schedule?Contact his/her class teacher well before the due date.7. What should a student do if s/he is feeling overwhelmed by the total number of assignments?The student and/or parents should contact the Yr 7 Advisor Miss Mitchell. If he is unavailable,contact Mr Bailey.8. What should students do if they are not being sufficiently extended in their learning?Either contact their teacher for a specific subject, or contact Mr Bailey.9. Are there rules for how an assignment should be submitted?Yes. Students must give their assignment to their class teacher in class on the day it is due. The teacherwill stamp the student’s diary. If the student is away when an assignment is due, he/she should take theassignment to the library. The library staff will stamp the student’s diary. A note written by a parentshould be placed with the assignment explaining why it was late. Students should not give theirassignment to another teacher. If a student does not have a receipt in their diary, it will be assumedthat the assignment was not submitted. Students can only submit an assignment via email if their classteacher allows this.10. Are there penalties for late submission of assignments?Yes, unless the department coordinator accepts a letter of explanation from a parent. In years 7 to 9, thepolicy for all subjects is: ‐10% for the first day, ‐20% for the second day. After the third day, themaximum mark that the student can receive is 50%. Parents will be contacted if the assignment is morethan 3 days late without explanation.11. What happens if a student is away on the day of a test?If the parents are aware in advance, it would be appreciated if they could contact the class teacher.Otherwise, the class teacher will speak with the student &/or the parents to make an alternativearrangement.12. Whom should parents contact if their child is struggling with their learning in a range of subjects?As a first port of call contact the student’s home‐group teacher or the Yr 7 Advisor Miss Mitchell. Thenthey could contact Mr Bailey. If a child has a welfare need that is not directly related to learning, parentsshould contact the director of welfare, Mr Smith.2

Year 7 Semester 1 Assessment Planner 2013Year 7 Assessment BookletWeekDueSubject and taskEstimated hours at homeTerm 14 18/25 25/2 Mathematics – Research Project 1 hr6 4/3 History – Skills Test 20‐30 minBiblical Studies – Task 1 Test30 min7English – Exploring our World1 hr11/3History – Skills and Sources Test20‐30 min over some evenings818/3925/3101/4118/4Chinese – Reading/WritingMusic – PerformanceHistory – Visual Representation TaskMathematics – Class TestPersonal Development and Health – ProjectPhysical Education – Fitness TestingGood FridayEaster MondayHistory – Visual Representation TaskPhysical Education – Fitness TestingEnglish – Literacy TestVisual Arts – Elements of Art ArtworkLast day of Term ‐ FridayTerm 21 30/4 First day of Term ‐ Tuesday26/5History – Medieval Performance – MondayDesign and Technology TASScience – Experimental Design Task3 13/5 NAPLAN Tests: Monday – Thursday420/5ChineseHistoryMathematicsExamperiodMusicScienceVisual Arts527/563/6710/6Science CSIRO Incursion – ThursdayEnglish – Visual Literacy TestBiblical Studies – Task 2 AssignmentQueen’s Birthday ‐ MondayAthletics Carnival ‐ ThursdayBiblical Studies – Task 3 Test8 17/6 Last day of Term ‐ FridayPDHPE – Sports Skills Assessment is throughout Terms 1 and 2 in class.Struggling to cope in a particular subject? Contact the class teacher.10 min per day for 1 weekNil2 hrs1 hr2 hrsOptional – 30 min exercise, 3 times per week2 hrsOptional – 30 min exercise, 3 times per weekNilUnfinished work completed at home30 min per week if not completed in class2 hrs2 hours study over previous weeksPlan your study through the examinationweek. Use your diary to help you organiseyourself.1‐2 hrs2.5‐4 hrs30 minStruggling to cope with assignments generally? Contact Mr Bailey or Miss Mitchell.Do you want extension work/more challenging work? See a teacher for a specific subject or Mr Bailey.Will you get homework as well as the assessment tasks? You will for some subjects. See the assessment booklet.How will you know what DAY the assignment is due? Ask your class teacher and write it in your diary.Preparing for the exam period Students can start revising their work from the beginning of term 1.Students should ask their teacher for specific guidance on how to study for each subject.3

Year 7 Semester 1 Assessment Planner 2013Year 7 Assessment BookletWeekDueSubject and taskEstimated hours at homeTerm 14 18/25 25/2 Mathematics – Research Project 1 hr6 4/3 History – Skills Test 20‐30 minBiblical Studies – Task 1 Test30 min7English – Exploring our World1 hr11/3History – Skills and Sources Test20‐30 min over some evenings818/3925/3101/4118/4Chinese – Reading/WritingMusic – PerformanceHistory – Visual Representation TaskMathematics – Class TestPersonal Development and Health – ProjectPhysical Education – Fitness TestingGood FridayEaster MondayHistory – Visual Representation TaskPhysical Education – Fitness TestingEnglish – Literacy TestVisual Arts – Elements of Art ArtworkLast day of Term ‐ FridayTerm 21 30/4 First day of Term ‐ Tuesday26/5History – Medieval Performance – MondayDesign and Technology TASScience – Experimental Design Task3 13/5 NAPLAN Tests: Monday – Thursday420/5ChineseHistoryMathematicsExamperiodMusicScienceVisual Arts527/563/6710/6Science CSIRO Incursion – ThursdayEnglish – Visual Literacy TestBiblical Studies – Task 2 AssignmentQueen’s Birthday ‐ MondayAthletics Carnival ‐ ThursdayBiblical Studies – Task 3 Test8 17/6 Last day of Term ‐ FridayPDHPE – Sports Skills Assessment is throughout Terms 1 and 2 in class.Struggling to cope in a particular subject? Contact the class teacher.10 min per day for 1 weekNil2 hrs1 hr2 hrsOptional – 30 min exercise, 3 times per week2 hrsOptional – 30 min exercise, 3 times per weekNilUnfinished work completed at home30 min per week if not completed in class2 hrs2 hours study over previous weeksPlan your study through the examinationweek. Use your diary to help you organiseyourself.1‐2 hrs2.5‐4 hrs30 minStruggling to cope with assignments generally? Contact Mr Bailey or Miss Mitchell.Do you want extension work/more challenging work? See a teacher for a specific subject or Mr Bailey.Will you get homework as well as the assessment tasks? You will for some subjects. See the assessment booklet.How will you know what DAY the assignment is due? Ask your class teacher and write it in your diary.Preparing for the exam period Students can start revising their work from the beginning of term 1.Students should ask their teacher for specific guidance on how to study for each subject.5

Year 7 Assessment BookletYear 7 Semester 2 Assessment Planner 2013WeekDueSubject and taskEstimated hours at homeTerm 31 15/7 First day of Term ‐ Monday2 22/7 Science – Practical Skills Test 1 hr3 21/7 Mathematics – Class Test 1 hr4 5/85 12/8Design and Technology TAS30 min per week6Music – PerformanceNil19/8Science – Information Report1 hr726/8Biblical Studies – Task 4Chinese – Speaking30 min10 min per day over 6 weeks82/999/91016/919/10214/10321/10428/10Examperiod54/116 ‐ 711/11Chinese – ListeningEnglish – EssayGeography Excursion – Blue Mountains – TuesdayEnglish – EssayMathematics – Class TestPersonal Development and Health – ExaminationVisual Arts – Canvas Bag Self PortraitLast day of Term ‐ FridayTerm 4Labour Day public holiday – MondayFirst day of Term ‐ WednesdayEnglish – Literacy TestGeography – Skills TestPersonal Development and Health – Food DiaryChineseGeographyMathematicsScienceMusic Composition TaskVisual Arts Photoshop/Ceramics Party Animals10 min per day over 6 weeks2‐3 hrs2‐3 hrs1 hr2 hrsUnfinished work to be completed at homeNil30 min per fortnight2 hrs8 25/11 Design and Technology TAS 30 min per week92/12Presentation NightLast day of Term ‐ WednesdayPDHPE – Sports Skills Assessment is throughout Terms 3 and 4 in class.Struggling to cope in a particular subject? Contact the class teacher.Struggling to cope with assignments generally? Contact Mr Bailey or Miss Mitchell.2 hours study over previous weeksPlan your study through the examination week.Use your diary to help you organise yourself.NilUnfinished work to be completed at lunchtimeDo you want extension work/more challenging work? See a teacher for a specific subject or Mr Bailey.Will you get homework as well as the assessment tasks? You will for some subjects. See the assessment booklet.How will you know what DAY the assignment is due? Ask your class teacher and write it in your diary.Preparing for the exam period Students can start revising their work from the beginning of term 1.Students should ask their teacher for specific guidance on how to study for each subject.6

Year 7 Assessment BookletYr 7 Biblical StudiesBiblical Studies does not have a semester one report. There is only a Yearly report based on allassessments across semester one and two. Each task is a common task for Biblical Studies and resultswill appear on the end of year report.Name and Nature of tasksTask 1: Test ‐ Able to give basicinformation regarding the BibleTask 2: Assignment ‐ Able to give anaccount on events in Genesis OR Exodus.Task 3: Test ‐ Able to give an account onthe early part of GenesisTask 4: Test ‐ Able to show that an areaof Genesis or Exodus has been studied indetail.Due DateTerm 1Week 7Term 2Week 6Term 2,Week 7Term 3,Week 7YearlyWeighting25%25%25%25%Time in classallocatedBased on in classworkDeveloped fromwork in classBased on in classworkBased on in classworkEstimated time tocomplete at home30 Min Study2.5 – 4 hours30 Min Study30 Min StudyYr 7 Design and Technology (TAS)Three Technology (Mandatory) rotations are completed in year 7 and three are completed in year 8.Name of task Completion Date Time in class allocated Estimated time at home1 st Term 2RotationWeek 1All class time ½ ‐ 1 hour each week2 nd Term 3RotationWeek 6All class time ½ ‐ 1 hour each week3 rd Term 4RotationWeek 8All class time ½ ‐ 1 hour each weekBecause this subject involves students rotating to a different topic area and teacher each term,assessment includes 20% Skills, 30% Folio, 50% Project. If parents or students would like any moreinformation, please contact Mrs Black.7

Year 7 Assessment BookletYr 7 ChineseSemester 1Students will complete a one semester course gaining some basic knowledge of Chinese language andculture in the Beginners stream and building on the foundations of previous experience in the Continuersstream. Topics will include Introduction of China and Chinese language, Family, Numbers, Animals,colors, countries and nationality. This semester will focus on developing students’ basic reading andwriting skills. Students will complete work in class and at home that will assess their ability to meet thefollowing outcomes: Ability to recognise basic characters.Ability to speak a simple sentence relevant to topic.Ability to write characters in appropriate stroke order.Name and Nature of tasksReading and writing taskHalf Yearly ExaminationDue DateSemester 1WeightingTerm 1,Week 8 40%Term 2Week 5Time in classallocatedStudents will be preparedin reading and matchusing various models. 2‐3hoursEstimated time tocomplete at homeAbout 10 minutes everyday for 1 week at homereading the characters andrevising the context inpreparation for the test.60% 2‐3 hours 2 hours revisionSemester 2Topics will include People and appearance, Friends, School and class, Celebration and Chinese: Fourgreat inventions. This semester will focus on developing students speaking and listening, particularlyconversation skills. Students will complete work in class and at home that will assess their ability to meetthe following outcomes: Ability to use simple sentences in paired conversation.Ability to identify meaning in spoken sentence.Ability to write characters in appropriate stroke order and simple sentences.Name and Nature of tasksSpeaking: PairedConversationListeningYearly Written ExaminationDue DateTerm 3,Week 7Term 3,Week 8Term 4Week 4Semester 2Weighting25%25%50%Time in classallocatedStudents will be preparedin speaking variousmodels. 1‐2 hoursClass practise2 hoursStudents will work onsome revision exercise inclass 4 periodsEstimated time tocomplete at homeAbout 10 minutes each day /6weeks at home practisingspeaking in preparation forthe test.About 10 minutes each day /6weeks at home practisingspeaking in preparation forthe test.2 hours study8

Year 7 Assessment BookletYr 7 EnglishStudents complete a series of common (whole year) and portfolio (class based) tasks. Both common andportfolio tasks are marked in relation to Stage 4 performance descriptors and are used to determine theA‐E grade on reports. The document Inaburra School English Faculty: Information for Parents andStudents, Stages 4 and 5 contains detailed information about grading; the document Inaburra SchoolEnglish Faculty: Stage 4 Performance Descriptors identifies performance criteria for each of the A – Egrades.Common: completed by all students in the yearPortfolio: class based workName of taskExploring Our World: CommonTask‘Exploring our World’Portfolio work: class based work ‐may be a series of short tasks, asubstantial project, a differentiatedtask or an extension taskLiteracy Test:Common TaskVisual Literacy: Common Task:Analysis of a visual textDue DateTerm 1,Week 7Term 1,Weeks1‐11Term 1,Week 11Term 2,Week 5Semester 1SemesterWeighting40%(semester 1)Class outcomesevaluated(semester 1)20%(semester 1)40%(semester 1)Time in classallocatedExtensive classpreparationInstruction for allportfolio pieces isgiven in classNilExtensive classpreparation andpracticeEstimated time tocomplete at home30 – 45 minutes reviewingstructure, conventions andgrammar of persuasivewriting; practising thedevelopment of ideasRegular time drafting, editing,responding to feedback andreflecting on portfolio workNil1 hour composing and learningstudy notes: visual literacytechniquesVisual LiteracyPortfolio workName of taskClose Study of Fiction Text –Essay:Common TaskClose Study of a Fiction TextPortfolio work: class based work –may be a series of short tasks, asubstantial project, a differentiatedtask or an extension taskLiteracy Test:Common TaskPublic Speaking andShakespearePortfolio and Performance work:class based oral and written work –speaking, oral presentation,performance , debatingSemester 2Due DateSemesterWeightingTerm 2, Class outcomesWeeks evaluated1–8 (Semester 2)Term 3,Weeks8 & 9Term 3,Weeks1 – 10Term 4,Week 1Term 4,Weeks1 ‐ 875%(semester 2)Class outcomesevaluated(Semester 2)25%(semester 2)Class outcomesevaluated(Semester 2)Time in classallocatedInstruction for allportfolio pieces isgiven in classExtensive time isallocated in class;the essay isprepared underteacher directionInstruction for allportfolio pieces isgiven in classNilInstruction for allportfolio pieces isgiven in classEstimated time tocomplete at homeRegular time drafting, editing,responding to feedback andreflecting on portfolio work2 – 3 hours refining essayconcepts and essay writingskillsRegular time drafting, editing,responding to feedback andreflecting on portfolio workNil1 – 2 hours composing andpractising delivery9

Year 7 Assessment BookletYr 7 GeographyGeography for Year 7 is only studied in second semester having replaced History, which was taught infirst semester.Students explore the nature of geography, how geographers investigate their world and the importanceof conserving our heritage. Aspects of global environments are studied, including where they arelocated, and the major processes of the environment as well as communities and the ways they interactwith the environmentEach class will complete:(a) class tasks that relate to the topics being studied.(b) assessment tasks in the chart below that are assessed across the whole year.Name and Nature oftasksResearch andFieldworkGeography skills test inclassExaminationDue DateThroughoutterm timeTerm 4Week 1Term 4,Week 4SemesterWeightingTime in classEstimated time at homeNil 2 hours 2 hours20%Topics are alltaught in class80% 1 hour revision30 minutes a fortnight torevise work2 hours minimum studyover a fortnight.Yr 7 HistoryHistory for Year 7 is only studied in first semester.Students explore the nature of history, how historians investigate the past and the importance ofconserving our heritage. Aspects of the ancient and medieval world are studied, including origins anddaily life of the ancient world and beliefs and values of medieval societies.Each class will complete class tasks that relate to the topics being studied in order to assess the followingoutcomes: Ability to identify features of historical time. Ability to identify different types of sources. Ability to describe features of past society. Ability to explain features of past society. Ability to use historical terms.Name and Nature ofSemesterDue DatetasksWeightingSkills and Sources TestIncludes: What is Term 120%history topic and Week 6source analysisVisual RepresentationTaskAncient EgyptExaminationAncient EgyptMedieval EuropeTerm 1Week 9/10Term 2,Week 4Time in classTopics are alltaught in class40% 1‐2 hours 2 hours40% N/AEstimated time at home20 – 30 minutes someevenings to revise work1‐2 hours revision inpreparation10

Common Tasks (Graded)Name and Nature of tasksSemester 1 Half YearlyExaminationDue DateTerm 2Week 4Yr 7 MathematicsSemester 1SemesterWeighting100%Time in classRevision of workthroughoutlessonsYear 7 Assessment BookletEstimated time athome2 hours minpractice over afortnight.Class TasksName and Nature of tasksBookwork / HomeworkAssessment 1Research projectAssessment 2 Class test(40 min test)Other class topic quizzes etcat conclusion of a topicDue DatePractice ofskillsTerm 1Week 4Term 1Week 9SemesterWeighting20%Time in classEach lesson booksare worked onEstimated time athomeApproximately 20‐25 minutes25% Some class time 1 hour minimum25%Various 30%Revision of workthroughout lessonsGenerated fromwork done in class1 hour30+ mins eachCommon Tasks (Graded)Name and Nature of tasksSemester 2 YearlyExaminationDue DateTerm 4Week 4Semester 2SemesterWeighting100%Time in classRevision of workthroughoutlessonsEstimated time athome3 hours minpractice over afortnight.Class TasksName and Nature of tasksBookwork / HomeworkAssessment 3 Recent topics(35 ‐ 40min test)Assessment 4 All work sincelast test (35 ‐ 40 min test)Other class topic quizzes etcat conclusion of a topicDue DatePractice ofskillsTerm 3Week 3Term 3Week 9SemesterWeighting10%30%30%Various 30%Time in classEach lesson booksare worked onRevision of workthroughout lessonsRevision of workthroughout lessonsGenerated fromwork done in classEstimated time athomeApprox 25 minutes1 hour practice1 hour practice35+ mins each11

Year 7 Assessment BookletYr 7 MusicName and Nature of tasks Due Date Weighting Time in classPerformance task• Able to interpret different forms of notation toperform music in a popular style• Able to perform music in a popular style on aninstrumentHalf yearly examination• Able to identify and show an understanding of themusical concepts through aural identification anddiscussion of the features of repertoire• Able to use and understand notation, terminology, andthe reading and interpreting of scores used in thechosen repertoirePerformance task• Able to interpret different forms of notation toperform music in a popular style• Able to perform a piece of popular music on aninstrumentComposition task• Able to compose a short piece of music in a providedstructureTerm 1,Week 8Term 2,Week 4(duringexamperiod)Term 3,Week 6Term 4,Week 5Yr 7 PDHPEName of subject: Year 7 Personal Development and Health25% In class taskName and Nature of tasks Due Date Weighting Time in classGet Connected Project Able to identify what influences self esteemand strategies to enhance theirs Skills surrounding relationship, inclusion andacceptanceAdolescence Task ‐ ExaminationFood Diary Students record and evaluate their own foodchoices and exercise levels compared withthe National GuidelinesName of subject: Year 7 Physical EducationTerm 1Week 9Term 3Week 9Term 4Week 2Estimated timeat homeNILStudents areencouraged topractice at home ifthey haveequipment available1 hour25% 2 hours25% In class task NIL25% In class task NILEstimated time athome15% 2 lessons 3 hours20% 1 lesson 2 hours15% 2 lessons 2 hoursName and Nature of tasks Due Date Weighting Time in classFitness Testing Able to assess students current level offitness across a range of fitness componentsSports Skills: Demonstrate movement skills ina range of contexts and environmentsSports Skills: Demonstrate movement skills ina range of contexts and environmentsTerm 1Wks 9‐10ThroughoutTerm 1 & 2ThroughoutTerm 3 & 420% All in classEstimated time athomeOptional:30 minutes exercise 3times per wk15% All in class Nil15% All in class Nil12

Name and Outcomes of tasksProblem Solving Task Solve simple scientific problems Present scientific informationYr 7 ScienceSemester 1Due DateTerm 2Week 2SemesterWeighting50%Semester 1Year 7 Assessment BookletTime inclassEstimatedtime athome2 lessons 2 hoursSemester 1 Examination Demonstrate knowledge andunderstanding Apply processes of scienceTerm 2Week 450%Semester 11 lesson2 hoursstudyName and Outcomes of tasksPractical Skills Test Perform first hand investigationsSemester 2Due DateTerm 3Week 2SemesterWeighting30%Semester 2Time inclassEstimatedtime athome1 lesson 1 hourInformation Report Gather, process and presentinformation from secondarysources Write using appropriate texttypeSemester 2 Examination Demonstrate knowledge andunderstanding and applyprocessesTerm 3Week 6Term 4Week 430%Semester 240%Semester 22 lessons 1 hour1 lesson2 hoursstudy13

Year 7 Assessment BookletName and Nature of tasksElements of Art ArtworkAble to investigate anddocument the elements andprinciples of design in acompleted artwork.Art Test Ability to apply student’sunderstanding of thebasicprinciples/elements ofdesign in their visual artsprocess diary. analyse an unseenartworkCanvas Bag Self Portrait andDrawingDevelop a self portraitdrawing and paintabstracted image onto acanvas bag using cubisttechniquesCeramics Party AnimalsAbility to design a claycupcake animal using partyfood as inspirationDue DateTerm 1Week 11Due in thelast Art Classof this weekTerm 2Week 4DuringMiddleschool examperiodTerm 3Week 10Term 4Week 5Yr 7 Visual ArtsSemesterWeighting20%25%30%25%Time in classallocatedAll lessonsused todevelop thistaskAll lessonsused todevelop thistaskAll lessonsused todevelop thistaskAll lessonsused todevelop thistaskEstimated time at homeAny unfinished class workwill need to be completedfor homework.Content learnt in classand documented inVAPD.Students will be givenand examination outlinein class closer to the dateof the examination.All work completed inclass (unless unfinishedand will need to befinished during holidays.)All work completed inclass (unless unfinishedand will need to befinished duringlunchtimes)14