The theory of evolution by natural selection - ABOVE
Students were asked to respond to questions about the principles and development of the theory of evolution. Students had previously completed a unit of work in which early theories of evolution were discussed, as well as the theory of evolution by natural …
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Historical inquiry: Kokoda - Above
Students explored the experience of Australians during World War II. They developed a series of inquiry questions in relation to the events and significance of the Kokoda campaign. Students presented their findings as a report, using the inquiry questions …
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Report: Australian peacekeeping - ABOVE
Students investigated Australia’s involvement in United Nations peacekeeping in the years since 1945. They were asked to identify and research a particular international action and write a report of their findings. Students conducted their investigations …
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Bouncing balls – ABOVE
Students were asked to design an investigation that determines the relationship between the drop height of a ball and its bounce back height. This task was part of a teaching and learning unit on transformation of energy where students explored how energy …
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Megafauna essays – ABOVE
Students were asked to create in expositional essay to analyse and evaluate the evidence for opposing theories relating to the extinction of Australia’s megafauna. This task was part of a teaching and learning unit on biodiversity which focused on the …
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Rates of reaction – AT
Students were asked to research factors that affect the rate of a chemical reaction. Working in groups of 3–4, students were asked to select one factor and design and perform an experiment to confirm its effect. Students presented their findings individually …
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The theory of evolution by natural selection - AT
Students were asked to respond to questions about the principles and development of the theory of evolution. Students had previously completed a unit of work in which early theories of evolution were discussed, as well as the theory of evolution by natural …
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Research assignment: Wellbeing indicators - ABOVE
Over a period of four weeks, students examined the concept of human wellbeing and factors affecting human wellbeing. Students discussed how effective quantitative and qualitative indicators are at assessing levels of wellbeing. They were then introduced …
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Mass of Jupiter – ABOVE
Students were asked to perform a scientific investigation related to the motion of objects. Students were required to keep a scientific journal during the investigation and submit a report that conforms with the conventions of a scientific publication. Two …
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7-10 Geography - Year 10
Collecting, recording, evaluating and representing Content descriptions with elaborations: Represent multivariable in a range of appropriate forms, for example scatter plots, tables, field sketches and annotated diagrams, with and without the use of …
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Literacy - Level 6 (Years 9 and 10)
Typically, by the end of Year 10, students: Navigate, read and view learning area texts navigate, read and view a wide range of more demanding subject- specific texts with an extensive range of graphic representations Listen and respond to learning area …
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Health and Physical Education - Below satisfactory - Years 9 and 10
This portfolio of student work shows that the student uses health information to propose responses to the issues of nutrition and drink driving (WS2, WS3). The student applies and transfers some movement concepts and strategies and applies limited criteria …
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Languages: Chinese - Satisfactory - Years 9 and 10 (Year 7 entry)
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can use spoken and written Chinese to initiate and sustain interactions in familiar and unfamiliar contexts (WS1, WS2, WS5, WS7). The student exchanges information (WS4), ideas and opinions (WS3) and …
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Languages: Japanese - Satisfactory - Years 9 and 10 (Year 7 entry)
This portfolio of student work shows that the student uses written and spoken Japanese to interact with peers, the teacher and other Japanese speakers to exchange information and opinions about personal interests and experiences (WS1, WS3). With support …
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Numeracy - Level 6 (Years 9 and 10)
Typically, by the end of Year 10, students: Estimate and calculate solve and model problems involving complex data by estimating and calculating using a variety of efficient mental, written and digital strategies Use money evaluate financial plans to …
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Critical and Creative Thinking - Level 6 (Years 9 and 10)
Typically by the end of Year 10, students: Identify and clarify information and ideas clarify complex information and ideas drawn from a range of sources Organise and process information critically analyse independently sourced information to determine …
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Critical and Creative Thinking - Level 6 (Years 9 and 10)
Typically by the end of Year 10, students: Identify and clarify information and ideas clarify complex information and ideas drawn from a range of sources Organise and process information critically analyse independently sourced information to determine …
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Health and Physical Education - Years 9 and 10
Years 9 and 10 Personal, social and community health Being healthy, safe and active Content descriptions with elaborations Evaluate factors that shape identities and critically analyse how individuals impact on the identities of others (ACPPS089) analysing …
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Geography - Years 9 and 10
Year 9 Geographical knowledge and understanding Biomes and food security Content descriptions with elaborations: Distribution and characteristics of biomes as regions with distinctive climates, soils, vegetation and productivity (ACHGK060) identifying …
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Video analysis: Soccer - BELOW
Students undertook a unit of work on indoor soccer over a period of 15 lessons. They developed an understanding of the 5 vs 5 team structure and individual skills, with a focus on dribbling, passing and trapping. Students were asked to submit a video …
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