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Girraween High School
2020
Year 8
Assessment Policy Booklet (Revised) as at 3/4/2020
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Individual Subjects
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YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: 2020 English Task Type and Description of Task Mode(s) Overall
Weighting Outcomes Due Date
1. Indigenous Perspectives
Part 1 - Visual Representation (10%) This section will require students to plan and construct a visual representation of an Indigenous Perspective in response to one or more stimulus ideas. Part 2 - Written Response (15%) This section will require students to reflect on their visual representation via short responses to given questions.
Viewing and Representing Writing
25% EN4-6C EN4-7D EN4-8D
Term 1 Week 10
2. Novel - Area of Study - Power and Control
Speech or Multimodal Presentation Students will plan and present a speech and/or multimodal presentation in response to a question on William Golding’s The Lord of the Flies and one related text of their own choosing.
Speaking Representing
25% EN4-1A EN4-7D EN4-8D
Term 3 Week 8
3. Yearly Examination
Part A – Reading Task (15%) This task is a test that will require short responses to unfamiliar texts related to each of your units of study this year. Part B – Extended Written Response (15%) This section will require students to compose a piece of creative writing related to the Shakespeare unit.
Reading Writing
50% EN4-1A EN4-4B EN4-6C EN4-7D EN4-8D EN4-9E
Term 4 Week 2
100%
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YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2020 French Task Type and Description of Task Skills Overall
Weighting Outcomes Due Date
1. Comprehension
In class written paper Students listen to and read various texts and identify key information in French.
Listening 15%
Reading
15%
30% LFR4-2C LFR4-3C
Term 1, Week 8
2. French
food
Digital text creation Students will create infographics introducing French dishes.
Writing
20%
20%
LFR4-4C LFR4-1C LFR4-6U
Term 2, Week 8
3. Introductory letter
Writing Students write pen pal letters to students in a French-speaking country.
Writing
20%
20%
LFR4-3C LFR4-4C LFR4-5U
Term 3, Week 4
4. French dialogue
Oral presentation Students will work in pairs to create and present a dialogue about themselves in French.
Writing 15%
Speaking 15%
30% LFR4-4C LFR4-5U LFRA4-6U
Term 4, Week 4
100 100%
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YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2020 Geography
Task Type and Description of Task Overall Weighting
Outcomes Due Date
1. Report Water in the World: Students will be required to write a report about water scarcity in a country of their choice. (Online submission)
25 GE4-1 GE4-2 GE4-3 GE4-5 GE4-7
Term 1 Week 11
2. Skills Examination
The examination will comprise of Geographical Skills including; synoptic charts, maps (flowline, choropleth, isolines), Topographic mapping skills (gradient, local relief, aspect), climate graphs, population profiles (Online submission)
25 GE4-7 GE4-8 Term 2 Week 8
3. Research Action Plan
Interconnections: Students are to undertake an investigation into the impact of technology on connections around the world. Students may choose from one of the following options: • Smart phones • Internet • Online gaming • Social media – For example, Facebook, Instagram • “Apps” • Virtual reality • Online streaming • Technological corporation – For Example, Microsoft, Google, Tesla
25 GE4-3 GE4-6 GE4-7 GE4-8
Term 3 Week 8
4. Extended Response
Students complete an extended response style question with options that cover both the Water in the World and Interconnections.
25 GE4-2 GE4-3 GE4-6 GE4-8
Term 4 Week 3
100
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YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2020 History Task Type and Description of Task Overall
Weighting Outcomes Due Date
1. Group Task
Students will use ICT to conduct research in groups and give a presentation to the class. (Online submission)
25% 3, 4, 8, 9, 10 Term 1, week 9
2. Source Analysis
Students will conduct a source analysis on a number of sources. (Online submission)
25% 5, 6 Term 2, week 3
3. Essay Students will conduct ICT research to complete an in-class essay.
25% 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9
Term 3, week 7
4. Exam Students will sit a yearly exam based on content and skills from throughout the year.
25% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Term 4, week 2
100%
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YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2020 Italian Task Type and Description of Task Skills Overall
Weighting Outcomes Due Date
1. Comprehension
In class written paper Students listen to and read various texts and identify key information in Italian.
Listening 15%
Reading 15%
30% LIT4-2C LIT4-3C
Term 1, Week 6
2. Italian dish
Digital text creation Students present a digital procedure for making an Italian dish.
Writing
20%
20%
LIT4-4C LIT4-1C LIT4-6U
Term 2, Week 4
3. Introductory letter
Writing Students write a pen pal letter to students in Italy.
Writing
20%
20%
LIT4-3C LIT4-4C LIT4-5U
Term 3, Week 4
4. Italian oral
introduction
Oral Digital presentation Students will create a digital presentation on self and family and introduce themselves in Italian.
Presentation 10%
Writing 10%
Speaking 10%
30% LIT4-5U LITA4-6U
Term 4, Week 4
100% 100%
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YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2020 Japanese Task Type and Description of Task Skills Overall
Weighting Outcomes Due Date
1. Reading and writing Hiragana
One written paper Reading: Students will read and recognise hiragana characters and words. Writing: Students will convert romaji and English words to hiragana script.
Accessing and Responding
10% Composing
10%
20% LJA4-2C LJA4-3C
Term 1, Week 5
2. Listening
and reading
(Online submission) Listening: Students will listen to various texts and answer questions in English. Reading: Students will read short texts in Japanese and respond in English.
Understanding Listening
15% Reading
15%
30% LJA4-6U LJA4-8U
Term 2. Week 4
3. Digital story
Digital Task – video submission Students create a digital story about themselves and their family in Japanese script.
Composing
20% Understanding
10%
30% LJA4-6U LJA4-7U
Term 3, Week 5
4. Speaking and
Writing
Oral presentation Students will work in pairs and present an interview in Japanese. The script will be submitted as their written task.
Composing Oral 10%
Written 10%
20% LIT4-5U LJA4-1C
Term 4, Week 4
100 100%
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YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2020 Mathematics Task Type and Description of Task Skills Knowledge Overall
Weighting Outcomes Due Date
1 In Class test: 20 minute non - calculator test 45 minute test using calculators
5 5 10% Number and Algebra Measurement and Geometry
Term 1 Week 5B
2 In Class test: 20 minute non - calculator test 45 minute test using calculators
5 5 10% Number and Algebra
Term 2 Week 4B
3 In Class test: 20 minute non - calculator test 45 minute test using calculators
17 17 34% Number and Algebra Statistics and Probability
Term 3 Week 4B
4 Yearly Examination: 90 minute test using calculators (20 minute non - calculator test : Term 3, Week 10B)
23 23 46% Number and Algebra Measurement and Geometry Statistics and Probability
Term 4 Week 2B
50 50 100
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Task Type and Description of Task Performance Composition Musicology/
Listening Overall Weighting
Outcomes Due Date
1. Music of Another Culture (World Music)
Pentatonic Melody Composition 50%
Semester 1 =100%
4.4, 4.5, 4.6 Term 1 Week 10
Erin Shore 50% 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 Term 1 Week 8
2. Music for Small Ensembles (Rock & Pop Focus)
Rock Performance & Composition Task 1 (Individual) Intro Verse Chorus
Rock Performance & Composition Task 2 (Group) Whole Song
15%
20%
15%
20%
Semester 2 =100%
4.1, 4.2, 4.3 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
4.1, 4.2, 4.3 4.4, 4.5, 4.6
TBA
TBA
3. Rock & Pop Music History
Extended Response/Essay (Yearly) 30% 4.7, 4.8, 4.9 TBA
YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2020 Music
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YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2020 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Task Type and Description of Task Skills Knowledge Overall
Weighting Outcomes Due Date
1. Practical Assessment 1
Submission of online challenges for the duration of the online period up until Week 1, Term 2.
20
5 25 PD4-3,4
Terms 1-2, Ongoing
2. Health Task
Online Exam: Google form that provides questions on the content covered throughout the Term.
5 10 15 PD4-1,2,5
Term 2, Week 1
3. Practical Assessment 2
Practical assessment is ongoing and will be periodically assessed in relation to the sports that are being conducted throughout the semester. (TBA)
25 5 30 PD4-4 PD 4-10
Term 3-4 Ongoing
4. Health Examination & Class work
In-class examination based on Semester 2 content. Classwork will be monitored continuously throughout the semester. (TBA)
10 20 30 PD4-9 PD4-2
Term 3, Week 8A
60 40 100
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YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2020 Science Task Type and Description of Task Skills Knowledge Overall
Weighting Outcomes Due Date
Half Yearly Examination
This task will be conducted as an online examination comprising objective response questions and questions that require students to write short and extended responses. The task assesses a broad range of course content and outcomes, including skills in working scientifically, and knowledge and understanding.
10% 20% 30% SC4-4WS - SC4-9WS, SC4-14LW, SC4-11PW
Term 2, Week 6
Student Research Project
This is an independent project conducted by students to investigate the scientific relationship between two variables. Students conduct the experiment independently and present their findings in a formal manner.
25% 5% 30% SC4-4WS - SC4-9WS
Term 3, Week 9
Yearly Examination
This task is a formal written examination comprising objective response questions and questions that require students to write short and extended responses. The task assesses a broad range of course content and outcomes, including skills in working scientifically.
10% 30% 40% SC4-4WS - SC4-9WS, SC4-14LW, SC4-15LW, SC4-11PW, SC4-16CW, SC4-13ES
Term 4, Week 2
45% 55% 100%
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YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2020 Technology Mandatory
Task Type and Description of Task Overall Weighting
Outcomes Due Date
Design Unit 1 Students will work through the Rollercoaster unit. Materials will be supplied for practical work at home
50% TE4-1DP, TE4-2DP, TE4-3DP, TE4-8DP, TE4-5AG, TE4-6FO, TE410TS
End of Term 2
Design Unit 2 Students will use the knowledge gained in Design Unit 1 to further engage in multiple mini projects and skill development skills to prepare for the main project in the unit of work they will be studying. Students will be observed and assessed as they develop these skills in project development and the design process. Students will complete the other module not completed in Design Unit 1, either Agriculture and Food Technologies or Engineered Systems as set out in Design Unit1
50% TE4-1DP, TE4-2DP, TE4-3DP, TE4-8DP, TE4-5AG, TE4-6FO, TE410TS
End of Term 4
100%
Please note that each unit of work has different outcomes and this is a guide only. Students will be assessed based on the unit of work they are doing at the time. Some outcomes relate to Digital Technologies only and some will relate to Materials only.
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YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 2020 Visual Arts
TASK Type of Task and Description Practical
Art History Criticism
Overall Weighting
Outcomes Due Date
1. Practical Assessment History & Criticism
Practical tasks that are due at the end of term that focus on material practice related to The Elements of Art/Salvador Dali (Fantasy Landscape) to submit online. Students work on research task and/or classwork that relates to the practical tasks submit online.
15 10 25 4.1 to 4.10 Term 1 Semester 1
2. Practical Assessment History & Criticism
Practical tasks that are due at the end of term that focus on material practice related to the theme of My life as a Super Hero (Comic Art) submit online. Students work on research task and/or classwork that relates to the practical tasks submit online.
15 10 25 4.1 to 4.10 Term 2 Semester 1
3. Practical Assessment History & Criticism
Practical tasks that are due at the end of term that focus on material practice related to (Personal Monster/Sculpture) Students work on research task and/or classwork that relates to the practical tasks.
15 10 25 4.1 to 4.10 Term 3 Semester 2
4. Practical Assessment History & Criticism
Practical tasks that are due at the end of term that focus on material practice related to theme (Appropriation) Students work on research task and/or classwork that relates to the practical tasks.
15 10 25 4.1 to 4.10 Term 4 Semester 2
60 40 100
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SUMMARY OF YEAR 8 ASSESSMENT TASKS
Semester 1 Term 1 Term 2
WEEK WEEK
1B 1A PDHPE
2A 2B
3B 3A History, Music
4A 4B Italian, Japanese, Mathematics
5B Japanese, Mathematics 5A
6A Italian 6B Science
7B Music 7A
8A French, Science 8B French, Geography
9B History 9A
10A English, Music, 10B
11B Geography,
Semester 2 Term 3 Term 4
WEEK WEEK
1A 1A
2B 2B Yearly Examinations
3A 3A Geography, Music
4B French, Italian, Mathematics 4B Japanese
5A Japanese 5A
6B 6B
7A History 7A
8B English, Geography, PDHPE 8B
9A Music, Science 9A
10B 10B
Note that the dates listed in this summary are APPROXIMATE.
Students will be informed by their teacher of the ACTUAL date and details of the assessment task at least TWO WEEKS before the task.