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Stage 6 Information Session HSC Subject Selection TAS / Presentation by Murray Guest - Seonia Wark / TAS Headmaster - Director of Studies/ 27-28 July 2017

HSC Subject Selection Information Session A discussion… perhaps the fj rst of many

Our approach to the next two years… It’s all about having the most options available to you when you leave TAS.

HSC Subject Selection Information Session The HSC

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HSC ATAR

HSC Eligibility Requirements • Satisfactorily complete Years 9 and 10 • Attend an accredited school • Complete “All My Own Work” before you submit any work for Yr 11 • Satisfactorily complete the courses in Yr 11/12 • Sit for and make a serious attempt at the required HSC exams

Course of Study • Preliminary (Yr 11)at least 12 units • HSC (Yr 12) - at least 10 units

Course of Study • 6 units of Board Developed courses • 2 units of Board Developed courses in English or English Studies • 3 courses of 2 or more units • 4 subjects

Course of Study Mrs Wark manages • 6 units of Board Developed courses • 2 units of Board Developed courses in English or this for you English Studies • 3 courses of 2 or more units • 4 subjects

Terminology you may hear • Board Developed Courses at TAS ★ Set and externally examined by BOSTES ★ May contribute to an ATAR ★ Includes some VET courses

Terminology you may hear • Board Endorsed Courses at TAS English Studies ★ No HSC exams - school assessment used ★ Counts towards HSC but cannot contribute to an ATAR ★ Include some VET courses (mainly those not o ff ered at TAS)

Terminology you may hear • VET Curriculum Frameworks ★ Board Developed Courses ★ Based on National Training Packages ★ Provide dual accreditation (VET and HSC) ★ Access to ATAR pathway (optional HSC exam) - only 2 units! ★ Mandatory work placement (35 hours each year) Automotive, Metal & Engineering, Primary Industries and Hospitality

Terminology you need to know • Category A courses - academic rigour, depth of knowledge, contributes to assumed knowledge for tertiary studies. Count towards an ATAR. Compulsory HSC exam for most subjects. • Category B courses - only 2 units of these can count towards an ATAR as long as students sit the “optional” examination (eg. English Studies, VET subjects, Maths Standard 1)

Terminology you need to know • Category A courses - academic rigour, depth of knowledge, Mrs Wark manages contributes to assumed knowledge for tertiary studies. Count towards an ATAR. Compulsory HSC exam for most this for you subjects. • Category B courses - only 2 units of these can count towards an ATAR as long as students sit the “optional” examination (eg. English Studies, VET subjects, Maths Standard 1)

The non-negotiables in Year 11 • Students must study at least 12 units (usually 6 x 2 Units) • 2 units of English is compulsory • At least 4 subjects (eg. Advanced English & English Ext 1 are the same ‘subject’) • Must satisfactorily complete the course to move into the corresponding HSC course. Monitored by Mrs Wark.

The non-negotiables in Year 12 • Students must study at least 10 units - we recommend 11 or 12 • English is compulsory • At least 4 subjects (Advanced English & English Ext 1 are the same ‘subject’) • Must satisfactorily complete the course to be eligible for the HSC Monitored by Mrs Wark.

Satisfactorily Completing the Course • Follow the course developed or endorsed by NESA • Apply themselves with diligence and sustained e ff ort to the set tasks and experiences provided in the course by the school, and • Achieve some or all of the course outcomes • VET students are required to complete the mandatory work placement Monitored by Mrs Wark.

HSC Subject Selection Information Session Subjects @ TAS

English - 2 units compulsory - All NEW Courses • Extension 1 English + Advanced English = 3 units • English Advanced = 2 units (recommended for current A or B students - C students should have a discussion with Ms Flanagan) • Standard English = 2 units (recommended for some C students and all students receiving D’s or E’s) • English Studies = 2 units (school-based trainees only) • Ext 2 English (Yr 12 only - major work) --> 4 units (only those who study Ext 1 in Yr 11/12 and are approved by sta ff )

Maths - not compulsory • Mathematics Ext 1 + Mathematics = 3 units • Mathematics = 2 units • Mathematics Standard in Yr 11 = 2 units (NEW) • Mathematics Standard 2 in Yr 12 = 2 units (NEW) • Mathematics Standard 1 in Yr 12 = 2 units (NEW) (Category B - only 2 units counted towards ATAR) • Extension 2 Maths (Yr 12 only) --> 4 units (only those who study Ext 1 in Yr 11/12 and approved by sta ff )

Science • Biology = 2 units (NEW) • Chemistry = 2 units (NEW) • Physics = 2 units (NEW) • Investigating Science = 2 units (NEW) • Science Extension = 1 unit (Yr 12 only - NEW) • A maximum of 6 units of Science can be studied in Yr 11 • A maximum of 7 units of Science can be studied in Yr 12

HSIE • Ancient History = 2 units(NEW) • Business Studies = 2 units • Economics = 2 units • Geography = 2 units • Legal Studies = 2 units • Modern History = 2 units (NEW) • History Extension - major work (1 unit - Yr 12 only for Ancient or Modern History students) (NEW)

Languages • French Continuers (having studied French in Yr 9/10) = 2 units • Japanese Continuers (having studied Japanese in Yr 9/10) = 2 unit • Other languages by correspondence at additional cost - not guaranteed

Creative Arts • Drama = 2 units • Music Course 1 or Music Course 2 = 2 units • Visual Arts = 2 units • Music Extension (1 unit - Yr 12 only for those studying Music 2)

Technological & Applied Studies • Agriculture = 2 units • Design & Technology - major work = 2 units • Software Design & Development = 2 units (*) • Automotive (VET - optional HSC exam) = 2 units • Metals & Engineering (VET - optional HSC exam) = 2 units • Primary Industries (VET- optional HSC exam) = 2 units • Industrial Tech Timber - major work = 2 units • Textiles & Design - major work = 2 units • Hospitality (VET @ PLC Armidale - optional HSC exam) = 2 units

PDHPE • PDHPE = 2 units

HSC Subject Selection Information Session School-based Apprenticeships & Traineeships David Slade and David Lawrence

• Program designed for students wanting a trade or vocational career • You leave with an HSC but not an ATAR • Separate timetable designed to allow students to work 2 days per week (minimum 100 days work). • Limited Positions (selective) • Application and Resume • Aptitude Test, Job Interview and work trials- you need to be chosen by the employer • Dependent on availability of an employer - restricted Armidale job market - competitive with all other candidates • Places in VET classes are prioritised to students in this program

Year 11 Year 12 English Studies English Studies (optional HSC Exam) Maths Standard 1 Maths Standard (optional HSC Exam) Industry Based Learning Industry Based Learning (no HSC Exam or (no assessments) assessments) VET Course 1 VET Course 1 (optional HSC Exam) Students complete 2 VET Course 2 (optional HSC of these 3 VET Course 2 Exam) subjects in Yr 12 one other 2 Unit course one other 2 Unit course (mandatory HSC Exam)

How do I apply? • Organise an interview with Mr Slade and Mr Lawrence as soon as possible (dslade@as.edu.au) • Still choose subjects in case you don’t get a traineeship

HSC Subject Selection Information Session Other changes to the HSC

Assessment • mandatory components and weightings for both Year 11 and Year 12 courses • a cap on the number of formal assessment tasks to three in Year 11 and four in Year 12, and • a cap on the number of formal written examination tasks that mimic the HSC examination to one per course, with a maximum weighting of 30% for the Year 12 course.

Final Exams • Information not yet released • Less predictable questions - less prepared answers

HSC Subject Selection Information Session The Subject Selection Process

Subject Selection Process Step 1: * Read the handbook * Speak to people (teachers, parents, older students) * Refer to websites and other resources * Come up with a list of subjects in order of preference

Subject Selection Process Step 1: * Read the handbook * Speak to people (teachers, parents, older students) * Refer to websites and other resources * Come up with a list of subjects in order of preference

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Choosing Subjects • Abilities • Interests/Motivation • Career aspirations and needs • Syllabus requirements - Practical/Major works • Subject combinations • Other commitments Most students know what they don’t want to study