BOMADERRY HIGH SCHOOL
HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
ASSESSMENT GUIDE
2016- 2017
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS – THIS GUIDE CONTAINS THE ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE 2016/2017 HSC YEAR.
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CONTENTS
HSC Assessment Timetable 2
Introduction Assessment and Reporting in the Higher School Certificate………………………………………………
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HSC Assessment Schedule Agriculture………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Ancient History…………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………… 15
Biology…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
Business Studies…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 16
Chemistry………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Drama……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Engineering Studies……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
English Advanced…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
English Extension 1 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20
English Extension 2………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
English Standard >………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
English Studies.......………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
Food Technology……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22
Geography……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
Hospitality……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
Industrial Technology – Multi Media……………………………………………………………………………………… 24
Industrial Technology – Wood……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
Mathematics………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
Mathematics Extension 1………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25
Mathematics Extension 2………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25
Mathematics General 2………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26
Modern History……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
Music……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
PD/H/PE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27
Photography and Digital Media ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
Physics…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
Sport Lifestyle and Recreation……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29
Textiles and Design………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
Visual Arts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
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HSC ASSESSMENT TIMETABLE 2016 -2017
WEEK DATE ASSESSMENT TE
RM
4 2
01
6
1 10/10
2 17/10 Hospitality (wks 2-10)
3 24/10
4 31/10
5 7/11 IT-Multimedia, IT-Wood
6 14/11 Biology, Chemistry, Physics
7 21/11 Agriculture, Modern History
8 28/11 Engineering Studies, Food Technology, Music, Textiles & Design
9 5/12 PDHPE, Photography, Modern History, Visual Arts, Ancient History, English Studies
10 12/12 English Advanced, English Standard, Mathematics, Mathematics Gen 1, Mathematics Gen 2, Mathematics Ext 1, Drama, Photography
TER
M 1
20
17
1 23/1
2 30/1
3 6/2 Business Studies, Ancient History
4 13/2 IT-Multimedia, Geography, English Ext 1
5 20/2 English Ext 2
6 27/2 Textiles and Design, Food Technology, Music,
7 6/3 Drama, Hospitality, Engineering Studies, Hospitality
8 13/3 English Studies, SLR
9 20/3 TASK FREE WEEK
10 27/3 SEMESTER 1 EXAM PERIOD
11 3/4 SEMESTER 1 EXAM PERIOD
TER
M 2
20
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1 24/4 SLR
2 1/5 Society and Culture, Photography
3 8/5 IT-Wood, PDHPE
4 15/5 Business Studies, IT-Multimedia, Hospitality
5 22/5 English Ext 2, Geography, Textiles and Design,
6 29/5 Engineering Studies, Visual Arts, Biology, Chemistry, Modern History
7 5/6 Physics
8 12/6 English Advanced, English Standard, Food Technology, Music, Hospitality
9 19/6 Agriculture, Drama, English Studies, English Ext 1, English Ext 2, Mathematics, Mathematics General 1, Mathematics General 2, Mathematics Extension 1,Mathematics Extension 2,
10 26/6
TER
M 3
20
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1 17/7 Drama, Music, Hospitality English Standard, English Advanced Trial Assessments
2 24/7 English Advanced, English Standard, Visual Arts, PDHPE, Biology, Chemistry
3 31/7 Ancient History, IT-Multimedia, Physics, Hospitality, Photography
4 7/8 TASK FREE WEEK
5 14/8 TRIAL HSC EXAM PERIOD
6 21/8 IT-Wood
7 28/8 Hospitality
8 4/9
9 11/9
10 18/9
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ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING IN THE HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
Standard-Referenced Approach
The Higher School Certificate will use a standards-referenced approach to assessment and reporting.
In a standards-referenced approach, the achievements of a student are assessed and reported
against specified standards of performance that are established for each course. Once established,
these standards remain constant.
Students will benefit from the introduction of a standards-referenced approach to the HSC as:
The marks students gain in a subject will be aligned with descriptions of what they know,
understand and can do,
Marks will reflect the standards actually achieved by students rather than just indicating a
position in a predetermined distribution,
There will be more meaningful and detailed reports with clear descriptions of the different
standards of performance,
Students who meet or exceed the minimum standard of performance expected will receive a
mark of 50 or more in a 2 unit course.
Standards-Referenced Approach and Internal Assessment
Internal and External Mark – HSC
The HSC will continue to have both internal and external assessment for Board Developed Courses.
At the end of the HSC course, schools will provide the Board with a mark only. This mark will be
calculated in accordance with the Board’s requirements. Schools will not be required to submit
descriptions of student performance or indicate a performance band. The marks submitted will
reflect the rank order and relative differences between student achievements. With the change to a
standards-referenced approach, it is the differing achievement of the standards that provides the
comparisons between students.
The internal assessment and the external examination will carry an equal weighting in the
determination of the student’s HSC performance in the course.
Internal and External Mark – HSC
The internal assessment marks and the marks on the external examination will be treated as follows:
The course assessment marks submitted by the school will be moderated by the
examination performance of the school group,
The moderated assessment and the examination mark will be averaged to provide a
composite mark,
Experienced markers will follow a structured procedure employing professional judgment to
determine what composite marks will correspond to the borderline between each
performance band. This step provides a set of ‘mapping points’ that enable student marks
to be aligned with the performance scale,
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Internal and External Mark – HSC (cont.)
Each student’s moderated assessment mark and examination mark are then separately
aligned to the performance scale,
The average of a student’s assessment mark and examination mark, after alignment to the
performance scale, is then reported as the student’s HSC mark.
Reporting the HSC
Student achievement in a course will be reported on a performance scale consisting of:
A scale of marks from 0-100 accompanied by 6 bands or levels of achievement,
Specific descriptions of typical student performance in each of the different bands.
The scales report the performance standards for each course by describing:
The range of achievement of the outcomes,
Typical performance demonstrated by students in each band,
The difference in performance from band to band,
A minimum standard expected.
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Process of Assessment in Each Course
The assessment submitted by the school (to the Board) for a particular course will be a measure of
student achievement relative to the other students by the end of the course in Year 12. The
assessment will be based on achievements measured during the course.
The assessment program for each course will involve a number of tasks including both formal test
situations and less formal, but nonetheless, systematic observation of student performance.
e.g.
Written, practical and/or aural/oral tests.
Class and/or home assignments, including essays and practical tasks.
Projects.
Oral presentations.
Observations of the participation in individual and group activities relating to the courses,
including class discussions and fieldwork.
In each course a mark will be determined for each student. This mark is derived by combining
weighted marks for various components, e.g. 25% practical, 50% writing, 10% speaking, 15%
assignments. The weights for each course are determined by the Board and are mandatory. They
cannot be altered. However, the weights for any possible sub-components in a course are
determined by the school. In the example above, 50% of total assessed mark derives from writing,
but the writing tasks will not necessarily have equal value.
Not every task given to students will be used in the assessment scheme for the course. Students will
receive a schedule for assessment tasks for all subjects. All other tasks are required to be completed
as part of the normal course requirements. If a student is absent from school, he/she should check
with his/her teachers what work has been missed and if any assessment information has been given
out. No student is to complete more than three (3) assessment tasks in any one week. This includes
assessment tasks which have a progressive mark component e.g. Drama etc. Students must receive
no less than fourteen (14) days’ notice of the day (date) and period for which the task is scheduled
for completion. This must include a detailed handout which informs each student of:
Date of issue.
Date for submission.
Weightings involved in the task.
Outcomes to be assessed as stated in the syllabus.
Assessment criteria to be used for the task.
The task description.
Students are expected to work steadily towards future submission dates.
No assessment tasks will be scheduled for the two weeks prior to the Semester 1 examination and
the Trial HSC examinations.
Students working on practical projects or activities which are assessment tasks can be required to
work on these or submit the task during the two week period prior to the exams.
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Process of Assessment in Each Course (cont.)
Any changes to this schedule due to exceptional circumstances must be negotiated with the
students involved and ratified by the Principal.
It is permissible for a Head Teacher to vary the outcomes previously assigned to a task only under
exceptional circumstances. Students must be informed within fourteen (14) days of the submission
of the task.
Where an internal assessment task is labelled an exam task, all students must receive, within
fourteen (14) days prior to the commencement of the exam period, printed notification of:
Weightings involved in each question.
Outcomes to be assessed in each question.
General assessment criteria to be used for each question.
Features which are part of a test answer.
Where a subject appears on two (2) separate curriculum lines, and assessment tasks are scheduled
at different times, all students in both classes must be given an assessment timeline clearly outlining
this. The timeline is to be distributed to both classes within a three (3) school day time frame.
The time allocated for the completion of assessment tasks must be equitable. Classes on more than
one curriculum line may be given different tasks to complete at different times, however, the
outcomes, weightings and time for completion must be the same.
Furthermore the genre selected for the task must be the same; however, the question may be
different but equitable.
Provisions for Illness and Misadventure
No compensation will be made for factors such as extended illness, misadventure or domestic
problems affecting the preparation or performance of a student throughout the course. However,
where the result of an assessment task was affected by a valid reason, the school may use a mark
based on a substitute task or, in exceptional circumstances, an estimate based on other evidence.
Misadventure and Submission of Assessment Task
If a student requests consideration for misadventure, it is the responsibility of the class teacher to
collect all relevant documentation associated with the task(s) and forward it to the Head Teacher for
decision.
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Right of Appeal
After each assessment task and after the last HSC examination, students will be informed of their
mark and order of merit (rank – not a mark) respectively in the assessment within each course.
Students can appeal, i.e. request a review of their assessment mark and/or ranking of they feel that
their mark and/or rank is not consistent with their expectations on the basis of their performance on
assessment tasks.
If a student requests a review of either or both of the above, it is the responsibility of the class
teacher to collect all relevant documentation associated with the task(s) and forward it to the Head
Teacher for decision.
If the request remains unresolved the Head Teacher submits all documentation to the Principal or
their delegated officer for decision.
In reviewing the procedures for determining assessments, the school must have:
Conformed to the weightings detailed in the Subject Guides,
Conformed with the procedures in the stated School Assessment Program,
Made no computational or clerical errors.
If the school has fulfilled the above three conditions, no change to the assessment will be made. If
the review made by the school does not comply with the Board’s requirements, the student may
appeal to the Board. The review process must be completed before the end of the school year.
Non-Completion of Assessment Tasks
In order to have studied a Board course satisfactorily, the Board expects each candidate to have
completed all assessment tasks.
The satisfactory completion of a course requires Principals to have sufficient evidence that the
student has:
Followed the course developed or endorsed by the Board,
Applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the set tasks and experiences
provided in the course by the school,
Achieved some or all of the course outcomes.
Tasks which are incomplete or not submitted on time will be awarded a zero mark unless the
student’s explanation is accepted by the Principal as valid. The student must present a doctors’
certificate or statutory declaration witnessed by a Justice of the Peace to seek consideration under
the Illness and Misadventure Guidelines. This documentation is to be presented to the Principal for
consideration and must be submitted within 5 days of the date of the set task. A mark of zero will
be given for any assessment task not submitted on the due date unless the Principal has accepted
the written evidence as justification for non-compliance. The student may be required to attempt
an alternate task or, in exceptional circumstances, may be assessed on the basis of other evidence.
It is the student’s responsibility to approach the teacher to make arrangements to undertake the
task as soon as possible.
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Non-Completion of Assessment Tasks (cont.)
Students must make a genuine attempt at assessment tasks which contribute in excess of 50% of
available marks. Completion of tasks worth exactly 50% is not sufficient; tasks worth in excess of
50% must be completed.
In the case of competency-based courses, it is a matter for the Principal to determine whether the
attempts made by the student to complete the course are genuine.
Where students are studying for a course which includes an examination, students must sit for and
make a genuine attempt at such examinations.
Whilst the Board of Studies does not determine attendance requirements, Principals may determine
that, as a result of absence, the course completion criteria, as detailed above have not been met. All
such warnings must relate the absences to specific unsatisfactory completion of course
requirements.
Parents will be advised in writing when a zero mark is awarded. If a student fails to complete
assessment tasks worth 20% of the total mark for any subject the parents will be invited to discuss
the matter with the school. A similar discussion would be scheduled if 40% of the total mark was
not reached.
When zero marks for non-attempts are awarded for 50% worth of the total assessment mark, the
Principal cannot certify that the course has been satisfactorily studied.
If a student fails to satisfactorily complete an HSC course in spite of receiving three written warnings
outlining specific areas of concern, then an ‘N’ determination will be given.
This determination will mean that the student will not receive a result in this course and it may
affect the eligibility for the award of the HSC and ATAR (if applicable).
Malpractice During Assessment Tasks and Non-Serious Attempts
Students are subject to normal school rules during assessment tasks. During assessment tasks being
completed at school, students are not permitted to:
Smoke, eat, or drink. Exceptions in the case of food and drink will only be made on medical
grounds,
Speak to any person other than the supervisor,
Behave in any way likely to disturb the work of any other student or upset the conduct of
the assessment task,
Attend a task whilst under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs,
Use any notes, books or aids not specified as allowable by the supervisor,
Remove from a room in which a task has been held all or any part of an answer (any answer
or part of an answer removed is not to be considered for assessment),
Cheat in any way,
Commit any illegal act.
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Malpractice During Assessment Tasks and Non-Serious Attempts (cont.)
Breaches of the aforementioned, in proven cases, will result in the student being awarded a zero
mark. All such cases will be reported to parents and the student will be disciplined under existing
school procedures. Where an illegality has taken place, the police may be informed.
For tasks completed in the students own time, where allegations of dishonesty are made, the
Principal will conduct an enquiry.
Student Responsibilities
Know when assessment tasks are due. If absent when you return, check which tasks have
been set.
Be present for and hand in all assessment tasks on the due date or provide a valid excuse the
next day you attend school as per the rules outlined in the booklet. Failure to do so will see
a mark of zero being awarded.
Where possible, notify your teacher of any problems with an assessment task in advance.
Ensure that you hand tasks directly to your teacher, if a task is lost and there is no record of
it being handed in a mark of zero will be awarded.
Check the marking of tasks and assessment rankings immediately these are given to you.
Attend all timetabled lessons on the day of assessment tasks otherwise a medical certificate
or other suitable explanation will be required, no student should gain an unfair advantage
over other students.
Make a serious attempt at every HSC assessment task. If a student presents non-original
work or is caught cheating a mark of zero will be awarded. The parents of students found
guilty of any malpractice will be notified and further action will be at the discretion of the
subject Head Teacher in consultation with the Principal.
Complete 50% of the available marks in a subject otherwise an Unsatisfactory completion
will be submitted for that subject.
Students should:
- Allocate time to prepare for every test and assignment even though they may not
count towards their final assessment,
- Realise that all work done contributes to their skills and knowledge of the course
which will help in assessment tasks,
- Realise that good assessments may indicate that they are a reliable and/or
conscientious student to a prospective employer.
Register of Malpractice in HSC Assessment Tasks
Identifying and understanding how malpractice occurs in Higher School Certificate assessment tasks
is an important part of building prevention strategies, and retaining confidence in the HSC.
For many years, the Board of Studies has collected and published information on malpractice in HSC
examinations. The development of this Register of Malpractice in HSC Assessment Tasks will build
on that body of knowledge.
The aggregated data published by the Board, which will not identify studens or schools, will help
identify:
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Register of Malpractice in HSC Assessment Tasks (cont)
If malpractice is more prevalent in particular courses
If certain types of assessment tasks are more susceptible to malpractice
How many students engage in repeated incidents of malpractice
The range of penalties for different types ofmalpractice.
The implementation of this Register is supported by the Independent Commission Against
Corruption.
All schools are required to participate by entering information on proven cases of malpractice in HSC
assessment tasks.
The Register becomes effective for the 2014 HSC cohort, from term 4 2013 at the commencement of
the HSC assessment program. All instances of proven malpractice in HSC assessment tasks must be
entered into the Register.
While the entry of proven incidents of malpractice is required for the 2014 HSC cohort, the Register
is being piloted in 2013 to identify where improvements may be made. During this time schools may
familiarise themselves with the register and its requirements prior to term 4, possibly by entering
cases of malpractice in late 2013.
Students or schools will not be identified. At the end of the year, the Board will aggregate the data
provided by schools without identifying either the school or the students involved. Data concerning
the incidence of malpractice in s particular school will be protected by the Board of Studies 2014.
Under the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, the Board can classify
such information as having “overriding public interest against disclosure” for the purposes of
disclosure under the GIPA Act.
The key data included in the Register is:
The course involved
The type of offence
The nature of the assessment task
The penalty applied.
To assist with managing the Register, selections are provided in drop-down lists.
Malpractice is any attempt to gain an unfair advantage over other students.
Types of malpractice in HSC assessment tasks may include, but are not limited to:
Being in possession of unauthorised notes or electronic devices during a test or examination
Using the words, ideas, designs or workmanship of others without acknowledgement
Copying from another student
Paying someone to write or prepare an assessment task.
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Register of Malpractice in HSC Assessment Tasks (cont)
Late submission of assessment tasks may be malpractice where it is proven to be a deliberate
mechanism to gain advantage over other students. Students may submit overdue assessment work
for a variety of other reasons not considered malpractice, such as illness, technical or transport
issues or lack of motivation.
Submitted work may be classified as a non-serious attempt where it is frivolous or offensive. Failure
to reach a level of achievement does not necessarily constitute a non-serious attempt. Where the
school applies a penalty for a frivolous or offensive response, the issue should be recorded on the
malpractice register.
Further information on the malpractice register, or on malpractice in HSC assessment tasks can be
obtained from the Board of Studies Liaison Officer (BOSLO) in the first instance. BOSLO contact
details are listed on the Board website at
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/contact/staff_boslo.html.
See also Best Practice Strategies for Preventing and Dealing with Malpractice on the Board of Studies
website.
Advice
Parents who would like more advice of information on Higher School Certificate assessment are
invited to contact the school for an appointment to meet with the most appropriate teacher.
Perhaps the Careers Adviser or the Year Adviser or the Head Teacher of a subject may be of
assistance.
Courses and Details
On pages 15 to 34 you will find assessment details for the courses taken at Bomaderry High School
by students in Year 12 (2014/2015).
These details do not constitute a comprehensive assessment program, but are rather, the
mandatory basis from which each course has its program planned. Details of the program of
assessment for each course will be given to students as the course progresses.
VET COURSES
Vet courses are based on competencies
Students will receive a number of opportunities throughout their course to achieve competencies.
The teacher will indicate to the student if a competency is in jeopardy of not being achieved.
Evidence of Competence
Evidence of competence will be gathered on an on-going basis which may include assessment tasks,
projects, assignments, written and practical tests or examinations, role plays and simulations.
Failure to complete these may result in not achieving a competency.
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Planned Assessment
All VET students must complete assessment tasks as outlined in the relevant subject and must follow
the guidelines detailed in this booklet.
HSC Examination
Students who opt not to sit the HSC Examination, may still qualify for the relevant Certificate I or II in
that course if they achieve competency in all units. All competencies must be completed by the
Friday prior to the first HSC examination. Students will receive sufficient notification of competency
tests and those competencies not achieved. If all competencies are not achieved, their relevant
qualification will not be obtained.
Internal Examinations
All VET students will be required to sit for Semester 1 and Trial HSC Examinations. These
examinations may contribute to their competency based assessment programs and form the HSC
estimate in case of illness or misadventure in the HSC examination.
Competency Record i.e. Log Books
Students have access to their Log Books, which will be stored in a secure place in the school. Log
Books will be given to students at the end of the course.
Work Placement
All students must complete 35 hours of work placement to satisfactorily complete a VET course in
Year 11 and 35 hours of work placement to satisfactorily complete a VET course in Year 12. Students
are required to complete these hours as 2 x 35 hour blocks (2 weeks) unless changed/altered by
prior arrangement with their teacher. Work placement times are published at the beginning of the
year in the school calendar and are not negotiable unless in an emergency situation.
Attendance in VET courses
Students must stay in a VET course until the end of the school year in Year 11 to complete the
required hours. Students not attending class will be dealt with as per the Bomaderry High School
Assessment Guidelines.
Contact person: Mrs. Butfield (VET Coordinator)
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning recognises what people know or can do before they undertake a
course of study.
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Who is eligible?
RPL is intended for individual students who are seeking recognition:
a) For formal study undertaken within the last 5 years,
or
b) Work or life experiences,
or
c) For completing a TAFE course which has not been counted towards a ROSA (Record of
School Achievement),
or
d) When they can demonstrate that they have attained relevant learning outcomes relating to
study requirements of a particular course.
How is RPL assessed?
A student may be asked to provide the following:
- Provide documentary evidence of work samples;
- Verification from an advocate or referee,
- Interview and/or formal questioning,
- Practical test and/or demonstration,
- Portfolio documentation,
- Written tests,
- Computer tests,
- Profiles or reports.
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SUBJECT: AGRICULTURE
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B C
T4 W7 H1.1 H2.1 Task 1: Report/Product Study
10 A – Plant/Animal production B – Farm/Product study C - Elective
50 30 20
T1 W10-11
H1.1, H2.1, H2.2, H3.1, H3.2, H3.4, H4.1
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
20 10
T2 W9 H3.4, H4.1 H5.1
Task 3: Elective in class assessment
10
T3 – W5
H1.1, H2.1, H2.2, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H3.4, H4.1, H5.1
Task 4: Trial HSC
30 10 10
Total 50 30 20 Total 100
SUBJECT: ANCIENT HISTORY
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/ MODE
A B C D
T4 W9 H1.1 –4.2 Task 1: Minoans Source-based research assignment
5 10 A Knowledge and Understanding
40
T1 W8 H1.1 – 3.6 Task 2: Pompeii and Herculaneum Source-based in class test
5 10 B Source-based skills
20
T1 W10-11
H1.1-3.5, H4.1-4.2
Task 3: Mid-course examination Minoans, Pompeii and Herculaneum, and New Kingdom Egypt
10 10 C Historical inquiry and research
30
T3 W3 H1.1-2.1, H3.1-3.4, H3.6, H4.1-4.2
Task 4: New Kingdom Egypt to death of Thutmose IV and Hatshepsut Oral Task and Essay
5 10 10 D Communication of historical understanding
10
T3 W5 H1.1-3.5, H4.1-4.2
Task 5: Trial HSC (3hrs)
15 10
Total 40 20 30 10 Total 100
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SUBJECT: BIOLOGY
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
9.2 9.3 9.4 9.8
T4 W6 H6, H11, H12, H13, H14
Task 1: First Hand investigation
10 9.2 Maintaining a balance
25
T1 W10-11
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H9, H10, H13, H14
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
5 5 9.3 Blueprint of Life
25
T2 W6 H3, H4, H5, H7, H8, H13, H14
Task 3: Literacy Task
10 15 9.4 Search for Better Health
25
T3 W2 H3, H4, H11, H12, H13, H14
Task 4: First Hand Investigation and Literacy Task
15 9.8 Human Story 25
T3 W5 All Task 5: Trial HSC
10 10 10 10
Total 25 25 25 25 Total 100
SUBJECT: BUSINESS STUDIES
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B C
T1 W3 H2, H4-9 Task 1: Marketing Case Study
10 10 5 A. Knowledge and understanding of course content
B. Inquiry and research
C. Communication of business information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms
60 20 20
T1 W10-11
H1-3, H5-6, H9
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
20 5
T2 W4 H4-10 Task 3: Finance Statement Analysis
10 10
T3 W5 H1-10 Task 4: Trial HSC
20 10
Total 60 20 20 Total 100
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SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/ MODE
9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5
T4 W6 H1, H3, H4, H7, H13
Task 1: Practical and Literacy Task
10 9.2 Materials 9.3 Acids 9.4 Chemical monitoring 9.5 To be advised
25 25 25 25
T1 W10-11
H1-H10 , H15
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
5 5
T2 W6 H2, H6, H7, H8, H10, H11, H12, H13, H14
Task 3: Practical Task
10 15
T3 W2 H1, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H10
Task 4: Research ALARM Task
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T3 W5 All Task 5: Trial HSC
10 10 10 10
Total 25 25 25 25 100
SUBJECT: DRAMA
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B C
T4 W10
H1.2, H1.3, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3
Task 1: Conference Seminar Dramatic Traditions in Australia
5 5 5 A – Making B – Performing C – Critically studying
40 30 30
T1 W7 H1.2, H1.3, H1.5, H1.7, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3
Task 2: Workshop Participation and Analysis: Significant Plays of the 20th Century
5 5 5
T1 W10-11
H1.3, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3
Task 3: Semester 1 Examination
5 5 10
T2 W9 H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.6, H2.1, H2.2
Task 4: Group performance and individual project development
15 (GP)
5 (IP)
T3 W1 H1.3, H1.4, H1.9, H2.1, H2.2 Individual (Outcomes dependent upon IP selected)
Task 5a: Trial HSC – Group Devised Performance and Individual Project
10 10
T3 W5 H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H3.4, H3.5
Task 5b: Written Trial Examination
10
Total 40 30 30 Total 100
18
SUBJECT: ENGINEERING STUDIES
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B C D E
T4 W8 H1.2 H2.1 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H4.3 H5.1 H6.1 H6.2
Task 1: Civil structures Practical and report Application module
10 4 2 2 2 A – Knowledge of ES principles B – Communication skills C – Understanding the impact of engineering D – Management problem solving E – Application of engineering methodology
50 20 10 10 10
T1 W7 H1.2, H2.1, H3.1, H3.2, H4.2, H4.3, H5.1, H6.1
Task 2: Personal and Public Transport Application Module
10 4 2 2 2
T1 W10-11
ADE 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Task 3: Semester 1 Examination
10 4 2 2 2
T2 W6 H1.2, H3.2, H4.1, H4.3, H6.1
Task 4: Aeronautical Application Module
10 4 2 2 2
T3 W5 ADE 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Task 5: Trial HSC
10 4 2 2 2
Total 50 20 10 10 10 Total 100
19
SUBJECT: ENGLISH ADVANCED
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
L S R W V/W
T4 W10
H1 H2 H4 H8 H9 H12 H12A H13
Task 1: Area of Study Discovery (Poetry)25%
15 5 5 L Listening S Speaking R Reading W Writing V/R View/Representing
T1 W10-11
H1, H2, H2A, H3, H4, H5, H10
Task 2: (in exam period) Module A Intertexual Perspectives(Fiction/Film)
5 5 5
T2 W8 H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H8, H10
Task 3: Module C Representing People and Politics (Shakespeare)
5 5 5
T3 W1 H1, H2, H2A, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H10, H11
Task 4a: Trial HSC Area of Study Discovery
10 5
T3 W2 H1, H2A, H4, H6, H7, H8
Task 5: Module B – Critical Study of Texts (Multi-media – Speeches)
15
T3 W5 H1, H2, H2A, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H10
Task 4b: Trial HSC Modules A, B and C
10 5
AOS: 40% MOD: 60%
Total 15 15 25 30 15 Total 100
20
SUBJECT: ENGLISH EXTENSION 1
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/ MODE
A B
T1 W4 H1, H2, H3 Task 1: (Module B) Texts and Ways of Thinking – Navigating The Global
5 5 A – Knowledge and understanding of complex texts and of how and why they are valued B – Skills in: - Complex
analysis - Sustained
composition - Independent
investigation
25 25 T2 W9 H1, H2, H3,
H4 Task 2: (Module B) Texts and Ways of Thinking – Navigating The Global
10 15
T3 W5 H1, H2, H3 Task 3: Trial HSC
10 5
Total 25 25 Total 50
SUBJECT: ENGLISH EXTENSION 2
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/ MODE
A B
T1 W5 H1, H2 Task 1: Viva Voce addressing the proposal for the Major Work
5 5 A – Objective 1 – Skills in extensive independent investigation B – Objective 2 – Skills in sustained composition.
25 25 T2 W5 H1, H2 Task 2:
Report – The impact of independent investigation on the development of the Major Work
10 5
T2 W9 H1, H2 Task 3: Draft version of the Major Work and reflection on progress to date.
10 15
Students will be required to submit their Major Work Journal at least three times at key points during the course.
Total 25 25
21
SUBJECT: ENGLISH STANDARD
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
L S R W V/W
T4 W10
H1 H2 H4 H5 H8 H9 H12 H13
Task 1: Area of Study Discovery (Multi Media) 25%
5 5 5 10 L Listening S Speaking R Reading W Writing V/R View/Representing
T1 W10-11
H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, H7
Task 2: (in exam period) Module A Distinctively Visual (Drama)
5 5 5
T2 W8 H2,H3, H4, H6, H7, H10
Task 3: Module C Exploring Transitions (Poetry)
5 5 5
T3 W1 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H10, H11
Task 4a: Trial HSC AOS: Discovery
10 5
T3 W2 H3, H4, H6, H7, H8, H10
Task 5: Module B Close Study (Fiction)
15
T3 W5 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H10
Task 4b: Trial HSC MOD A, B and C
5 10
AOS: 40% MOD: 60%
Total 15 15 25 30 15
100
SUBJECT: ENGLISH STUDIES
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B C D
T4 W9 H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H4.2
Elective 1: MiTunes and Text: English and the Language of Song
10 10 5 A: Knowledge and Understanding Texts
30
T1 W8 H1.4, H2.1, H2.3, H4.1 H4.2
Elective 2: We Are Australian (Mandatory Module)
5 10 5 5 B: Skills in language modes
30
T2 W8 H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H3.1, H3.2, H4.2
Elective 3: Discovery and Investigation
5 5 10 5 C: Accurate use of language
25
T3 W5 H1.1, H1.2, H1.3, H1.4, H3.1
Elective 4: Trial HSC examination The Big Screen
10 5 10 D: Individual and collaborative planning and working
15
Total 30 30 25 15 100
22
SUBJECT: FOOD TECHNOLOGY
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B C D
T4 W8 H1.2 H3.1 Task 1: The Australian Food Industry
15 10 A – Knowledge and Understanding B – Research Analysis and Communication C – Experimentation and Practical D – Design, implementation and evaluation
20 30 30 20
T1 W6 H4.2 Task 2: Food Manufacture
10 15
T1 W10-11
H1.1, H1.4, H2.1, H3.2, H5.1
Task 3: Semester 1 Examination
5
T2 W8 H1.1, H4.1 Task 4: Food Product Development
5 5 20
T3 W5 H1.1, H1.4, H2.1, H3.2, H5.1
Task 5: Trial HSC
15
Total 20 30 30 20 Total 100
SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B C D
T4-W9 H1, H3, H5-H13
Task 1: Fieldwork report on Ecosystems at risk.
5 5 5 A – Knowledge and understanding of course content. B – Geographical tools and skills C - Geographical inquiry and research, including fieldwork. D – Communication of geographical information, ideas and issues in appropriate forms.
40 20 20 20
T1 – W9
H1-H2, H5-H13
Task 2: Urban Dynamics. Research Task.
5 5 5
T1 W10-11
H1-H3, H5-H13
Task 3: Mid-course exam
10 5 5
T2-W10
H1, H4-H13
Task 4: Economic activity research and presentation
5 10 5
T3-W5 H1-H13 Task 5: Trial HSC
15 10 5
Total 40 20 20 20 Total 100
23
SUBJECT: (SIT20213) HOSPITALITY CERTIFICATE II
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED ASSESSMENT TASK COMPONENT/ MODULE/MODE
T4 W2-10
SITHIND202 - Use Hospitality Skills SITHFAB0206 - Serve food and beverage
Task 1: Work Placement
A – Written B - Practical
80 60
T4 W3 SITXWHS101 – Participate in Safe Work Practices
Safe Work Practices
T4 W9 SITHFAB203 - Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages SITHFAB0204 – Prepare and serve espresso coffee SITHCCC103 – Prepare Sandwiches SITXCCS202 – Interact With Customers
T1 W7 SITXCCCS202 – Interact with customers SITXCOM201 – Show social and Cultural sensitivity.
Interacting With Diverse Customers
T1 W10-11
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination Theory and Practical
T2 W4
SITHFAB0206 – Serve Food and Beverage SITXFSA201 – Participate in safe food handling practices.
Safely Serving Food and Beverage
T2 W8
BSBSUS201A – Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Practices SITHHIND201 – Source and use Information on the Hospitality Industry.
Environmental Practices Keeping Up to Date with Industry
T3 W3
SITHCCC103 – Prepare Sandwiches SITHACS101 – Clean premises and equipment
Preparing Sandwiches and Maintaining Premises
T3 W5 Task 3: Trial HSC Practical Trial HSC Theory
T3 W7
SITHIND202 – Use hospitality skills effectively.
Portfolio
24
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY MULTI MEDIA
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B C D
T4 W5 H3.1 H3.2 H3.3 H4.2 H4.3 H6.2
Task 1: Animation/Stop Motion
5 5 5 A – Industry study B – Design and Communication C – Production D – Industry related manufacturing technology
15 30 30 25
T1 W3 H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H5.1, H7.1, H7.2
Task 2: Industry Study
5 5
T1 W10-11
ALL Task 3: Semester 1 Examination
5 5 5
T2 W4 H5.2, H6.1 Task 4: Preliminary Folio Submission
5
T3 W3 ALL Task 5: Ongoing evaluation and major project assessment
10 20 5
T3 W5 ALL Task 6: Trial HSC
10 20 5
Total 15 30 30 25 Total 100
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - Wood
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B C D
T4 W5 H1.1 H1.2 H6.1 H7.1 H5.1
Task 1: DMC Industry study, proposal and management
10 5 A – Industry study B – Major project design and construction C – Major project production D – Industry related manufacturing technology
20 20 20 20
T1 W10-11
ALL Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
5 5
T2 W3 H2.1, H3.1, H3.2, H3.3, H4.2, H5.2, H6.1
Progress Folio and Practical Work
5 15
T3 W5 H3.3, H4.1, H4.3, H6.1, H6.2, H7.1
Task 4: DMC Ongoing evaluation and major project assessment
5 5 20
T3 W5-6
ALL Task 5: Trial HSC
5 5 5 20
Total 20 20 20 50 Total 100
25
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B
T4 W10
H1-H9 Task 1: Multi-Component Test
5 5 A – Knowledge, understanding and skills B - Applications
50 50
T1 W10-11
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
15 15
T2 W9 Task 3: Multi-Component Test
10 10
T3 W5 Task 4: Trial HSC
20 20
Total 50 50 Total 100
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 1
WHEN OUTCOMES
ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B
T4 W10
H1-H9, HE1-HE7
Task 1: Multi-Component Test
5 5 A – Knowledge, Understanding and Skills. B – Reasoning, interpretative, explanatory and communicative abilities.
50 50
T1 W10-11
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
15 15
T2 W9 Task 3: Multi-Component Test
10 10
T3 W5 Task 4: Trial HSC
20 20
Total 50 50 Total 100
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS EXTENSION 2
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B
T4 W10
E1-E8 Task 1: Multi-Component Test
5 5 A – Knowledge and skills. B - Applications
50 50 T1
W10-11 Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
15 15
T2 W9 Task 3: Multi-Component Test
10 10
T3 W5 Task 4: Trial HSC
20 20
Total 50 50 Total 100
26
SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS GENERAL 2
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE /MODE
A B
T4 W10
MG2H-1 – MG2H-10 MG2H-VA
Task 1: Multi-Component Test
5 5 A – Knowledge, understanding and skills B - Applications
50 50
T1 W10-11
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
15 15
T2 W9 Task 3: Focus Study Assignment
10 10
T3 W9 Task 4: Trial HSC
20 20
Total 50 50 Total 100
SUBJECT: MODERN HISTORY
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/ MODE
A B C D
T4 W9 H1.1-3.4, 4.1-4.2
Task 1: World War 1 – 1914-1919
10 5 A – Knowledge and understanding of course content B – Source-based skills C – Historical inquiry and research D – Communication and historical understanding
40 20 20 20
T1 W10-11
H1.1-2.1, 3.2-3.4, 4.1-4.2
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
5 5
T2 W6 H1.1-3.5, 4.1-4.2
Task 3: Personality: Albert Speer
10 10
T3 W6 H1.1-3.4, 4.1-4.2
Task 4: Study in P+C Conflict in Indochina.
5 10 10
T3 W5 H1.1-2.1, H3.2-3.4, 4.1-4.2.
Task 5: Trial HSC Examination
20 10
Total 40 20 20 20 Total 100
27
SUBJECT: MUSIC
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/ MODE
A B C D E
T4 W8 H2 H4 H5 H6 H7 H10 H11
Task 1: Performance Core
5 A – Performance core B – Composition core C – Musicology core D – Aural core E - Electives
10 10 10 10 10
T1 W6 H1, H3, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11
Task 2: Musicology
10
T1 W10-11
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11
Task 3: Semester 1 Examination
10 20
T2 W8 H2, H5, H6, H7, H10, H11
Task 4: Composition core
10
T3 W1 H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H11
Task 5: Trial HSC
5 25
T3 W5 H2, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8
Task 6: Trial HSC Aural Skills
15
Total 10 10 10 25 45 Total 100
SUBJECT: PD/H/PE
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B C D
T4 W9 H5 H6 H3 H14 H15 H16
Task 1: Video Review and Question
20 9.1 Health priorities in Australia 9.2 Factors affecting performance 9.5 Sport medicine 9.6 Improving performance
35 35 15 15
T1 W10-11
H3, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10, H17
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
8 7
T2 W3 H7, H8, H9, H10, H17
Task 3: Written Report
8 7
T3 W2 H7, H8, H10, H13, H16, H17
Task 5: Research
20
T3 W5 All Task 4: Trial HSC
7 8 7 8
Total 35 35 15 15 Total 100
28
SUBJECT: PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL MEDIA
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B
T4 W10 M1-M6 Task 1 Practical
20 A Practical Making B Theory – Critical and Historical Studies
70 30
T1 W10-
11 C1-C6 Task 2:
Semester 1 Examination
15
T2 W2 C1-C6 M1-M6
Task 3: Thematic Study
15 15
T3 W3 M1-M6 Task 4: Practical
20
T3 W5 M1-M6 Task 5: Trial HSC Examination
15
Total 70 30 Total 100
SUBJECT: PHYSICS
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5
T4 W6 H6, H11, H12, H13, H14
Task 1: First Hand Investigation
10 9.2 Space 9.3 Motors and generators 9.4 From ideas to implementation 9.5 Astrophysics
25 25 25 25
T1 W10-11
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H13, H14
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
5 10
T2 W7 H3, H4, H5, H7,H8, H9, H10, H13, H14
Task 3: First Hand Investigation
5 15
T3 W3 H3, H5, H11, H12, H13, H14
Task 4: Literacy Task
15
T3 W5 All Task 5: Trial HSC
10 10 10 10
Total 25 25 25 25 Total 100
29
SUBJECT: SPORT, LIFESTYLE AND RECREATION
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B
Ongoing assessment – Practical and Skills Knowledge
Class Work Collecting data of skill learning. Swimming/Bowling/Novel skill
5 15 A – Knowledge and understanding B - Skills
50 50
T1 W8 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.4
Task 1: Resistance Training – in class task and individual program
10 15
T1 W10-11
1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.6, 4.4
Task 2: Semester 1 Examination – Practical and Theory Aquatics
10 10
T2 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.4
Task 3: Individual Games and Sports application skills development
10
T3 W5 All Task 4: Trial HSC
25
Total 50 50 Total 100
SUBJECT: TEXTILES AND DESIGN
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
A B
T4 W8 H1.1 H1.2 H2.1
Task 1: Presentation of proposed MTP
10 5 A – Skills B - Knowledge
50 50
T1 W5 H1.3, H2.1, H5.1, H5.2, H6.1
Task 2: Investigation – ATCFAI Fabric Decoration - Design
15 10
T1 W10-11
H1.3, H3.1, H3.2, H4.1, H4.2, H6.1
Task 3: Semester 1 Examination
10
T2 W5 H3.1, H3.2, H4.1, H4.2
Task 4: Experimentation
25 5
T3 W5 H3.1, H3.2, H4.1, H5.1, H5.2, H6.1
Task 5: Trial HSC
20
T3 TBA H1.1, H2.3, H4.2, H6.1
Submission of major project and management diary to Board of Studies
Total 50 50 Total 100
30
SUBJECT: VISUAL ARTS
WHEN OUTCOMES ASSESSED
ASSESSMENT TASK WEIGHT COMPONENT/MODULE/MODE
C1 C2
T4 W9 H1 H2 H3 H4
Task 1 Development of body of work Investigation of art making practice evident in VAPD
20 C1 – Art making C2 – Art criticism and art history
50 50
T1 W10-11
H7, H8, H9 Task 2: Semester 1 Examination
15
T2 W6 H7, H8, H9 Task 3: In class essay based on class work and case study content.
15
T3 W2 H7, H8, H9, H10
Task 4: Development of Body of Work. VAPD
30
T3 W5 H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, H6
Task 5: Trial HSC
20
Total 50 50 Total 100