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Georges River College

PEAKHURST CAMPUS

Guide to Assessment

Year 8

2018

Year 8 Assessment Booklet 2018 Page - 2 -

Guidelines for Assessment

Assessment Procedures …………………………………………… 3

English……………………………………………………………. 4

HSIE……..…………………………………………………….…. 6

Japanese…………………………………………………………… 8

Mathematics………………………………………………………. 10

Music……………………………………………………………... 12

PDHPE……………………………………………………………. 14

Science…………………………………………………………….. 16

Technology Mandatory……….……………………………………… 18

Visual Arts………………………………………………………… 21


Assessment Procedures

The Purpose of this Document

The Guide to Year 8 Assessment has been developed to help students plan and prepare for assessments

in order to maximise their learning. The document is a guide to the timing and type of assessments that will

be used to meet the outcomes of each Year 8 course. Assessments can take many forms and students

should use their results and feedback from their teacher to help them revise and improve their future

assessment planning and preparation. It is the expectation of the school that all students will take

responsibility for their learning in order to aim for excellence in each year they are enrolled at GRC

Peakhurst Campus.

This document is also a guide for parents and carers to help them support their child throughout the year. It

is important that parents and carers ask their child for the specific assessment notification that will be

provided prior to all assessment tasks. The specific assessment notification will also be available on the

school’s web site once issued to the students.

Assessments and homework are seen as a valuable part of schooling. They allow for practising, extending

and consolidating work done in class. They provide training for students in planning and organising time

and develop a range of skills in identifying and using information resources. Additionally, they establish

habits of study, concentration and self-discipline which are important life long skills.

Late Submission of Assessment Tasks

Apart from exceptional circumstances, all work must be submitted on time. If a student knows that they will be absent on the due date of the task, they must submit the task before the due date. Any task submitted after the due date will be issued a zero mark unless appropriate documentation such as a Doctors Certificate is provided. For group, speaking and practical tasks, refer to the specific assessment notification for the task. Submission of such tasks will be considered on their merit. Computer or printer failure will not be accepted as an excuse for late submission of an assessment task.

If a zero mark is given, assessment tasks will still be required for submission in order to satisfy

course outcomes.

Plagiarism Plagiarism is unacceptable in all forms. Students found to be plagiarising will receive zero marks. All work must be put into your own words. Cutting and pasting from any source, including the internet, is considered a form of plagiarism unless it is correctly referenced within the assessment task.

Plagiarism ‘The imitation or use of another’s ideas and manner of expressing them to be passed off as one’s

own.’ Source: Macquarie Concise Dictionary – 3

rd edition.

Any student giving their original work to another student to plagiarise, may incur a zero mark.


REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 1: ENGLISH

YEAR 8

Responds to and composes texts for a variety of purposes and audiences

Reads with understanding a wide variety of texts

Speaks with confidence and fluency in a variety of situations

Interprets, describes and uses language forms and features

Understands how a range of texts express a theme

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS:

Listens and responds in familiar contexts

Reads and responds to a variety of written texts in familiar contexts

Writes short texts for everyday purposes

Communicates for a variety of purposes

Draws on background and experiences to respond to texts in ways that are imaginative, interpretive or critical

Uses individual and collaborative skills in the learning process

REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 2: ENGLISH YEAR 8

Responds to and composes texts for a variety of purposes and audiences

Reads with understanding a wide variety of texts

Views, comprehends and responds appropriately to film text

Thinks critically and interpretively about texts

Uses appropriate language and structure in writing media articles

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS

Listens and responds in familiar contexts

Reads and responds to a variety of written texts in familiar contexts

Writes short texts for everyday purposes

Communicates for a variety of purposes


Draws on background and experiences to respond to texts in ways that are imaginative, interpretive or critical

Uses individual and collaborative skills in the learning process


English

In this subject, assessment will be based on:

• Communicating through speaking, listening, writing, reading, viewing and representing

• Using language to shape and make meaning according to purpose, audience and context

• Thinking in ways that are imaginative, creative, interpretive and critical

• Expressing themselves and their relationships with others and the world

• Reflecting on their learning through their study of English.

Time

Term Week

Topic Type of Task Assessment Weighting

1

7 Myths / Legends Speaking Task 15%

1

11

Poetry

Half Yearly Examination

Comprehension and

Analysis

20%

2

4 Thematic Study -

Survival

Viewing, Responding

and Composing Task Class assessment

1-2

Ongoing

Classwork

Classwork/Participation/

Wide Reading 15%

2

9 Media As per Novel Task -

3 5 Novel

Media Articles based on

Novel

20%

3

10 Film Study and Literacy

Yearly Examination -

Reading, Writing and

responding to film

20%

3-4 Ongoing Classwork Classwork/Participation/

Wide Reading 10%

4

5 Drama Practical/Classwork Class Assessment

4

10 Wide Reading /Novel/

Short Stories Classwork/Narrative Class Assessment


REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 1: HISTORY

YEAR 8

Recalls facts, ideas and principles

Researches and presents set topics

Communicates ideas clearly

Uses and analyses historical sources of information

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS

Explores the features of a particular society

Recognises a variety of historical sources

Investigates how people lived in the past

Selects and communicates information about the past

REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 2: GEOGRAPHY

YEAR 8

Recalls facts, ideas and principles

Researches and presents set topics

Communicates ideas clearly

Demonstrates geographic skills

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS

Investigates differences in how people live

Attempts to locate and select information

Communicates geographical information in verbal or written form


HSIE: History and Geography

In History, assessment will be based on your:

knowledge and understanding of historical events and concepts.

skills in investigating, researching, communicating and interpreting historical events.

In Geography, assessment will be based on your:

knowledge and understanding of a variety of global communities and environments.

application of geographical knowledge and skills.

ability to organise and interperate geographical information.

History – Semester 1

Time

Term Week

Topic Type of Task Assessment

Weighting

1

8 Medieval Europe Empathy writing task 35%

1

10 Medieval Europe Examination 30%

2

4 Medieval Japan Source-based examination 35%

2 9 Aztecs Skills Class

assessment

Geography – Semester 2 Time

Term Week


Weighting

3

5/6 Water in the World Research report 20%

3

9 Water in the World/

Geographical skills Examination 40%

4

2 Interconnections Research report 40%

4 9 Interconnections Examination Class

assessment


REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 1: JAPANESE

YEAR 8

Comprehends relatively simple passages of prose and dialogue

Communicates effectively in the written language

Understands spoken language within a range of situations

Communicates with accurate pronunciation

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS

Recognises words and phrases in Japanese

Explores ways in which meaning is conveyed by nonverbal communication

Recognises the contribution of different cultures to Australian society

REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 2: JAPANESE

YEAR 8

Comprehends relatively simple passages of prose and dialogue in description

Communicates effectively in the written language (Romaji)

Understands spoken language within a range of situations

Cultural awareness

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS

Recognises words and phrases in Japanese

Explores ways in which meaning is conveyed by nonverbal communication

Recognises the contribution of different cultures to Australian society


Japanese

In this subject, assessment will be based on your:

Knowledge and understanding of cultural differences and similarities

Ability to process Writing Skills

Ability to process Listening Skills

Ability to process Reading and Speaking Skills

Time

Term Week


Weighting

1

9-10

Self Introduction

Speaking

10%

2

2

Units 1, 2 and 3

Listening, Reading and Writing

Half Yearly Examination

20%

3

3

Allocated City

Research Assessment

30%

4

2

Units All

Quizzez

10%

4

2

Units 1-6

Yearly Examination

Listening, Reading and Writing

30%

4

8

Food

Practical

ongoing


REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 1: MATHEMATICS

YEAR 8

Measurement and Geometry: Length, Area, Volume and Time

Number and Algebra: Algebraic Techniques and Indices

Number and Algebra: Equations

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS:

Working Mathematically

Number and Algebra

Measurement and Geometry

REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 2: MATHEMATICS

YEAR 8

Measurement and Geometry: Pythagoras Theorem

Measurement and Geometry: Angle Relationships and Geometrical Figures

Number and Algebra: Fractions, Decimals, Percentages and Financial Mathematics

Number and Algebra: Linear Relationships

Number and Algebra: Ratios and Rates

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS:


Number and Algebra



Mathematics

In this subject, assessment will be based on your knowledge, skills and understanding in the

content strands listed below:


Number and Algebra


Statistics and Probability

Term Week Year 8 Maths Assessment Topics Weighting

1 7 Common Test 1 All Term 1

Topics 15%

1 Ongoing Assessment including

homework, classwork & ICT tasks 10%


Topics 15%


homework, classwork & ICT tasks. 10%


Topics 15%


homework, classwork & ICT tasks 10%

4 3 Yearly Examination Al Topics 25%

Scientific calculators are compulsory for all lessons.

Written assessments may include non-calculator and calculator components for

Year 8.


REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 1: MUSIC

YEAR 8

Performs with an understanding of the key elements of music

Composes, improvises and understands forms of music notation

Demonstrates an aural understanding in a variety of contexts

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS

Performs with an understanding of some elements of music

Composes music with a basic understanding of musical notation

Listens, demonstrating some awareness of context

REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 2: MUSIC

YEAR 8


Composes, improvises and understands forms of music notation

Listens with aural awareness and conceptual understanding in a variety of contexts

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS


Composes music with a basic understanding of musical notation

Demonstrates an aural understanding in a variety of contexts


Music

In this subject, assessment will be on the understanding of Musical concepts developed through:

• Performing as a means of self expression, interpreting musical symbols and developing solo

and/or ensemble techniques.

• Composing as a means of self expression, musical creation and problem solving.

• Listening/Musicology as a means of extending and aural awareness and communicating

ideas about music in social, cultural and historical contexts.

The emphasis of this course is the acquisition of basic instrumental and/or vocal skills and the

subsequent performance techniques required to build a connection with an audience. The course

will also operate as an introduction to song writing, musicology, musical literacy and aural

awareness.

This course is a Preliminary Course leading to Stage 5 and an extension of Stage 4

Time

Term Week


Weighting

1

10

The Blues

Composition

And

Performance

25%

Formative/Summative

2

5

Rock and Roll, History

through to now.

Performance

(Class & Homework)

25%

Formative/Summative

3

3

Australian Popular and

Rock music. Listening/Musicology

In class exam

(Classwork)

25%

Summative

4 3 Hip Hop, history

through to now. Performance

(Classwork)

25%

Formative/Summative


REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 1: PDHPE

YEAR 8

Demonstrate and refines movement skills in athletic activity

Identifies the consequences of risk taking behaviours

Combines the features and elements of movement composition

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS

Recognises and responds to safe and unsafe situations

Moves with confidence and competence when performing with others

Demonstrates a range of movement skills in athletic activity

Demonstrates a range of movement skills in Gymnastics

REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 2: PDHPE

YEAR 8

Describes positive relationships and strategies to address power imbalance

Participates in physical activity to develop an understanding of team play

Demonstrates and refines movement skills in a range of sports

Analyses healthy food habits and dietary requirements

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS

Identifies the appropriate and inappropriate use of alcohol

Makes healthy nutritional choices

Recognises factors that affect personal relationships

Participates in a range of physical activities

Demonstrates skills required in physical activity


PDHPE


Ability to describe the qualities of positive relationships and strategies to address the abuse of power

Ability to demonstrate and refine movement skills in a range of contexts and environments

Identifies the consequences of risk behaviours and describes strategies to minimise harm

Describes the benefits of a balanced lifestyle and participation in physical activity

Combines the features and elements of movement composition to perform in a range of contexts

and environments

Time

Term Week


Weighting

1

8-10

LifeLong Physical Activity /

Movement Skill and

Performance – Athletics

and Cross Country

Individual Practical Skills

and Fitness Assessment (In Class)

15%

2

2

Individual and Community

Health – Rethinking

Drinking / Harm

Minimisation

Magazine Article (focus

on writing)

20%

2

5

Movement Skill and

Performance – Gymnastics


Assessment (In Class)

15%

3

2

You Are What You Eat

Analysis and Report

20%

3

10

Lifelong Physical Activity /

Movement Skill and

Performance – Ball Sports


and Fitness Assessment (In Class)

20%

3

10 Positive Relationships Topic Test

10%

4

8 Facing New Challenges Quiz

Class Assessment


REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 1: SCIENCE

YEAR 8

Describes and explains important scientific concepts

Undertakes first-hand investigations to collect valid and reliable data

Processes and analyses data

Communicates ideas using appropriate scientific language and representations

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS

Identifies important ideas

Participates safely in practical tasks

Suggests ways to solve problems

REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 2: SCIENCE

YEAR 8

Describes and explains important scientific concepts

Undertakes first-hand investigations to collect valid and reliable data

Processes and analyses data

Communicates ideas using appropriate scientific language and representations

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS

Identifies important ideas

Participates safely in practical tasks

Suggests ways to solve problems


Science

In this subject, assessment will be based on your ability to:

describe and explain important scientific concepts.

undertake first hand investigations to collect valid and reliable data.

process and analyse data.

communicate ideas using appropriate scientific language and representations.

Time

Term Week Topic Type of Task

Assessment

Weighting

Ongoing

All Topics

Bookwork - marked for

completion

Homework-collected

weekly

10%

1

8 Student Research Project Investigation Project 20%

1

9 Energy / Material World Topic Test 10%

2

4 Material World / Energy Topic Test 10%

2

3

9

4

Multicellular Systems (some classes)

Multicellular Systems (other classes)

Topic Test

10%

3

8 Changing Earth

Independently

researched and written

Explanation text

10%

3

10 Changing Earth Topic Test 10%

4

3 All Topics Yearly Exam 20%

4

10 Humans Topic test

Assist Class

Placement


REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 1:TECHNOLOGY

YEAR 8

Applies the design process to solve problems

Recalls and understands basic concepts

Applies skills, management and safety to produce quality practical work

Researches and communicates factors that influence design

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS





REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 2:TECHNOLOGY

YEAR 8





YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS






Technology Mandatory

In this subject, assessment will be based on:

your skills in designing, producing and evaluating design projects

your ability to work indolently and cooperatively on practical tasks

ability to undertake and communicate design processes you undertake

work safely on projects

Students will rotate through the following units in 13 week blocks during the year as outlined below:

Assessment for Food Unit Term and Week

Topics Type of Task Assessment

Weighting

Term

1-4

Ongoing

Design Process

Class Practical Tasks 30%

Term

1-4

Rotation 1, 2 or 3

Week 5 Term 2

Week 9 Term 3

Week 8 Term 4

Safety and Hygiene

Food Legislation

Food Storage

Food Quality

Food Properties

Food Presentation

Menu Design

Topic workbook( class

tasks)

Recipe book( class tasks)

Homework booklet

20%

Term

1-4

Rotation 1, 2 or 3

Week 5 Term 2

Week 9 Term 3

Week 8 Term 4

Design Process Design Project/ Folio and

Practical Application 30%

Term

1-4

Rotation 1, 2 or 3

Week 5 Term 2

Week 9 Term 3

Week 8 Term 4

Safety and Hygiene

Food Legislation

Food Storage

Food Quality

Food Properties

Food Presentation

Menu Design

Practical application

Topic Test 20%

Assessment for Metal Unit Term and Week

Topics Type of Task

Assessment

Weighting

Term

1-4

Rotation 1, 2 or 3

Week 5 Term 2

Week 9 Term 3

Week 6 Term 4

Manufacturing Research Task 20%

Design Process Design Project 40%


Term

1-4 Rotation 1, 2 or 3

Week 5 Term 2

Week 9 Term 3

Week 8 Term 4

Term

1-4

Rotation 1, 2 or 3

Week 5 Term 2

Week 9 Term 3

Week 8 Term 4

Design Process Design Folio 30%

Term

1-4

Rotation 1, 2 or 3

Week 5 Term 2

Week 9 Term 3

Week 9 Term 4

All Topics Examination 10%

Assessment for Wood Unit

Term and Week

Topics Type of Task

Assessment

Weighting

Term

1-4

Rotation 1, 2 or 3

Week 5 Term 2

Week 9 Term 3

Week 6 Term 4

Manufacturing Research Task 20%

Term

1-4

Rotation 1, 2 or 3

Week 5 Term 2

Week 9 Term 3

Week 8 Term 4

Design Process Design Project

Class task 40%

Term

1-4

Rotation 1, 2 or 3

Week 5 Term 2

Week 9 Term 3

Week 8 Term 4

Design Process Design Folio ( workbooklets)

Class task 30%

Term

1-4

Rotation 1, 2 or 3

Week 5 Term 2

Week 9 Term 3

Week 9 Term 4

All Topics Examination 10%


REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 1: VISUAL ARTS

YEAR 8

Makes artworks demonstrating some skill and understanding (Practical)

Independent problem solving and preliminary understanding of artistic practice (Practice)

Researches and presents ideas creatively(Research)

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS


Responses exhibit a preliminary understanding of problem solving (Practice)

Researches and presents ideas (Research)

REPORTING OUTCOMES FOR SEMESTER 2: VISUAL ARTS

YEAR 8

Makes artworks demonstrating technical skill and understanding (Practical)

Demonstrates independent problem solving and an understanding of artistic practice (Practice)

Written responses demonstrate an understanding of art practice (Examination)

YEAR 8 LIFE SKILLS


Responses exhibit a preliminary understanding of problem solving (Practice)

Researches and presents ideas creatively (Visual Arts Process Diary or examination)


Year 8 Visual Arts

70% Art Making and 30% Art Theory


Practical: knowledge and skills used to produce creative and technically accomplished

artworks.(sumative Assessment ) (work in class and freetime at school))

Practice: problem solving ability to select appropriate procedures and techniques to make and

refine artworks. (formative assessment in Class)

Visual Arts Process Diary: ability to record, organise and present your art making process over

time. (Formative assessment) (work in class and at home)

Research: ability to gather and present information on artists and their works using the ‘Frames and

the artist’s practice.( Summative assessment) (home work)

Exam: ability to communicate an analysis of images and art works. (Summative Assessment)

Assessment for Visual Arts – 2 out of 4 units body of work will be assessed + Research + Exam

Due Term and Week

Units Type of Task

Assessment

Weighting

Units

1-4

Term 1 Week 9

Term 2 Week 3

Term 3 Week 3

Term 4 Week 8

My Journey

Drawing

&/or

Painting

Body of work

(Practical, VAPD & Practice)

(work in class and at home)

35%

units

1-4

Term 1 Week 9

Term 2 Week 3

Term 3 Week 3

Term 4 Week 8

Portrait

Sculpture

Ceramics ( Clay)

&/or

Assemblage

Body of work



35%

units

1-4

Term 1 Week 9

Term 2 Week 3

Term 3 Week 3

Term 4 Week 8

Self Portrait

Digital Media –

Animation

&/or

Photoshop

Body of work



35%

units

1-4

Term 1 Week 9

Term 2 Week 3

Term 3 Week 3

Term 4 Week 8

My Place

Print Making –

Block

&/or

Screen

Body of work



35%

all units

Term 2 Week 2

All Units

Research (home) 15%

all units

Term 4 Week 3

All Units Examination (class) 15%

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