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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

A discussion… perhaps the fjrst of many

HSC Subject Selection Information Session

It’s all about having the most

• ptions available to you

when you leave TAS. Our approach to the next two years…

The HSC

HSC Subject Selection Information Session

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ATAR HSC

• 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

HSC Eligibility Requirements

• 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

• 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 this for you

• 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 offered 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 may hear

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,

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)

Mrs Wark manages this for you

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 effort 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.

Subjects @ TAS

HSC Subject Selection Information Session

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 staff)

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 staff)

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

School-based Apprenticeships & Traineeships

David Slade and David Lawrence

HSC Subject Selection Information Session

• 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 Maths Standard 1 (optional HSC Exam) Industry Based Learning (no assessments) Industry Based Learning (no HSC Exam or assessments) VET Course 1 VET Course 1 (optional HSC Exam) Students complete 2

• f these 3

subjects in Yr 12 VET Course 2 VET Course 2 (optional HSC Exam)

• ne other 2 Unit course
• ne 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

Other changes to the HSC

HSC Subject Selection Information Session

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

The Subject Selection Process

HSC Subject Selection Information Session

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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http://www.uac.edu.au/documents/publications/year10-booklet-20.pdf

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

A possible way to choose…

Don’t be too narrow minded!

• What one subject do you really want to do?
• What 1 or 2 subject(s) do you really not want to do?
• Consider all others - list them as ‘probably’ vs ‘possibly’
• Most students will need 7 or 8 subjects as well as English

that they are prepared to do (in case the lines don’t match)

A possible way to choose…

Must do: English - Advanced Want: Visual Arts Don’t want: Physics and Drama Probably: Business, French, Modern History, Music, General Maths, Economics Possibly: Biology, Chemistry, Ancient History etc

Subject Selection Process

Step 2: Log in to web choices (using your webcode) and submit choices Refer to dates in upcoming emails Approximate times listed in the front of the handbook

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Subject Selection Process

Step 3: Wait for an email from Mrs Wark publishing subject lines for 2018. Expected - by the end of Term 3

Subject Selection Process

Step 4: Final confjrmation of subject allocation Expected by the end of Term 4 We will be in contact earlier if we there are any problems

What if I don’t get the subjects I want?

• Mrs Wark will know (from your preferences) and will speak with

you about options in Week 4 to 7 of Term 4

• You may need to choose a different subject
• Correspondence (additional costs approx. $800-1000 per year) -

there are limits on our ability to access this.

Any problems at any stage?

Students/parents to meet with Advisor or Mrs Wark to look at possible solutions. Families will be contacted as soon as we know there are problems with any selections.

What if I change my mind between now and the start of Yr 11?

• During 2017: let Mrs Wark know (via email initially)
• Mrs Wark will then determine if you still meet HSC

eligibility criteria and advise as necessary

• Be aware that you may not be able to swap to another class

if it is already full - so consider carefully right from the start

What if I change my mind once Year 11 has started?

• Let Mr Taylor know (via email) as soon as possible.
• Who will then determine if you still meet HSC eligibility

criteria and advise as necessary. Paperwork to be completed - signed by parents.

• Be aware that you may not be able to swap to another class if

it is already full - so consider carefully even for the initial survey.

• You will have missed the introductory work - hard to catch up.

HSC Subject Selection Information Session

TAS / Presentation by Murray Guest - Seonia Wark / TAS Headmaster - Director of Studies/ 18-22 July 2016

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HSC Subject Selection Information Session

What happens to the marks?

HSC Exam Marks

Average 100 50

What happens to the marks?

then scaled by (UAC) - varies for each subject

HSC = 75

ATAR 65

Scaled = 51

Sample HSC Results

HSC mark Scaled mark

Sample HSC Results

HSC mark Scaled mark

Sample HSC Results

HSC mark Scaled mark

Sample HSC Results

HSC mark Scaled mark

You can do well in any subject

Different Subject - Different Average

Sample HSC Results (approx)

English Advanced Mathematics Economics Chemistry

Modern History

ATAR 3737

90 90 90 90 90 80 80 80 80 80 70 70 70 70 70 60 60 60 60 60 82 62 36 96

English Standard Agriculture Design & Tech Business Studies

General Maths

ATAR

90 90 90 90 90 80 80 80 80 80 70 70 70 70 70 60 60 60 60 60

Sample HSC Results

74 49 <30 93

English Advanced

Music Course 1

Biology Modern History

Visual Arts

ATAR

90 90 90 90 90 80 80 80 80 80 70 70 70 70 70 60 60 60 60 60

Sample HSC Results

70 42 <30 93

Questions

HSC Subject Selection Information Session

Thank you