Geography - Above satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can analyse the interconnections between people and environments (WS1) and how and why places are perceived and valued differently (WS2). Through an examination of the factors associated with the movement …
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History - Above satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can recognise and explain patterns of change and continuity over time (WS2, WS5). The student explains the causes and effects of events and developments (WS2, WS3, WS5). The student describes in detail the …
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Science - Above satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can use the particle model to explain and predict the properties and behaviours of substances (WS1). The student identifies different forms of energy and describes how energy transfers and transformations …
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Bouncing balls – ABOVE (Year 8)
Prior to the sample task, students investigated forms of energy and energy transfers and transformations. As part of the unit, students were required to undertake a practical investigation to identify the relationship between drop heights and bounce …
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Civics and Citizenship – Above satisfactory – Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can analyse features of Australian democracy, and explain features of Australia’s democracy that enable active participation (WS1). The student recognises different types of laws in Australia and explains …
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Economics and Business - Above satisfactory - Year 8
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can explain in detail the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses in terms of financial and economic decision-making (WS2). The student analyses why different types of businesses exist (WS4) and explains the …
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How an idea changes – ABOVE
This task was designed to address the aspects of the Year 8 achievement standards that relate to science as human endeavour. Students were asked to research a ‘big idea’ in science and create a presentation in which they explain how that idea has developed …
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Scripted: Pyramus and Thisbe - ABOVE
Students were engaged in a unit of work on Elizabethan drama using Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream as the key text for a performance-based assessment. They studied style and the acting conventions of the play’s original context. They also learned …
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Digital project: App development - ABOVE
Students collaboratively designed and implemented an app for Year 7 and 8 students. They documented their process using a group wiki including guidelines for using the wiki and managing files, analysis of similar apps, functional and non-functional requirements, …
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Letter: Puberty advice - ABOVE
This assessment task was part of a unit of work on relationships and sexuality. Students were asked to write a letter to their Year 6 self. In the letter, they were to give advice about some of the challenges and changes they will face physically and …
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Digital project: Podcast - ABOVE
Students designed and implemented a podcast and documented the process. They identified the audience, designed and planned the solution including creating a storyboard and script. Students implemented the solution using audio software, evaluated the solution …
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