Year 11 Information Session 2016
Year 11 Parent Information Session A discussion… perhaps the fj rst of many
Assessment • It matters… • Know the policies/ procedures • Appeals • Talk to your teachers, advisors & Mrs Wark (Mrs O’Brien)
Assessment • It matters… • Know the policies/ procedures • Appeals • Talk to your teachers, advisors & Mrs Wark (Mrs O’Brien)
Appealing Assessment Tasks • Illness or Misadventure • Complete form within 48 hours of returning to school • Documentation required to support appeal • Contact Mrs Wark or Mrs O’Brien ASAP if you need assistance
Regular emails to students (mainly in Yr 12) Updates fortnightly on this website Meetings with Mr Taylor Visiting speakers Customised trips to Sydney http://wordpress.as.edu.au/careers/
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Year 11 Parent Information Session Changing Subjects
Changing Subjects • Must complete 12 units in Year 11 • Must complete >10 units in Yr 12 -- very good reasons to drop a subject • Yr 12 starts Week 4 of Term 4 • In consultation with the school - advice based on work load, ATAR implications & future careers • Meet with Mr Taylor - he is the only one who gives out the form - must have parent permission
Year 11 Parent Information Session Applying for University
Calculating the ATAR ____ __ ____ _____ ____ ______ Click to edit Master text styles Raw Moderated Board of Studies Exam + Assessment Marks _____ _____ Second level ____ _____ Third level Universities Admissions Centre _____ _____ Fourth level ____ _____ Fifth level The scaled mark Scaled for each course is based on the quality of the candidates in that course 2 units of English + next in that year best 8 units ATAR
Consider • Which course? • Which University? • Will you defer? • Accommodation? • Scholarships
Year 11 Parent Information Session What if your ATAR is not quite enough? Constantly changing landscape
Regional Bonus Schemes Some institutions apply automatic bonus points if you live in or attend school in a certain region. For more information check the websites of the relevant institution/s • Australian National University • Macquarie University • Central Queensland University • Southern Cross University • Charles Sturt University • University of Newcastle • Gri ffi th University • University of New England • La Trobe University • Western Sydney University
Subject Bonuses All UAC institutions recognise performance in Year 12 subjects relevant to the course/s for which you have applied. • Australian National University • Gri ffi th University • Australian Maritime College • Int. College of Management • Southern Cross University • La Trobe University • University of New England • University of New South Wales • University of Sydney • University of Newcastle
Elite Athletes and Performers All UAC institutions recognise performance in Year 12 subjects relevant to the course/s for which you have applied. • Macquarie University • University of Sydney • University of Technology, Sydney • University of New South Wales + others
Year 11 Parent Information Session University Early Entry Schemes
Major Features • RAPIDLY CHANGING LANDSCAPE • Provides the chance to secure a University place before the HSC • Recognises that HSC performance is not the only (or even the best) indicator of tertiary success • Every scheme is di ff erent - in its rules, measures & di ffi culty
UAC SCHOOLS RECOMMENDATION SCHEME Why do you think you will succeed in tertiary study? What are your reasons for wanting to undertake tertiary study? Reflecting on your achievements, ie academic, cultural, community or sporting, why do you think you deserve a recommendation from your school? IN 2015-16 • Australian National University • Charles Sturt University • Griffith University • Macquarie University • National Art School • University of Canberra • University of Newcastle • University of New England • University of Technology, Sydney • University of Western Sydney
In 2015 direct Early Entry Schemes included: TAS / Presentation by Murray Guest - Seonia Wark / TAS Headmaster - Director of Studies/ 25.05.2012
Year 11 Parent Information Session ATAR Calculation
Calculating the ATAR ____ __ ____ _____ ____ ______ Click to edit Master text styles Raw Moderated Board of Studies Exam + Assessment Marks _____ _____ Second level ____ _____ Third level Universities Admissions Centre _____ _____ Fourth level ____ _____ Fifth level The scaled mark Scaled for each course is based on the quality of the candidates in that course 2 units of English + next in that year best 8 units ATAR
What happens to the marks? HSC Exam Marks Average 50 100
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
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Di ff erent Subject - Di ff erent Average
Sample HSC Results (approx) English Advanced 90 80 70 60 90 80 70 60 Mathematics 90 80 70 60 Economics Chemistry 90 80 70 60 Modern History 90 80 70 60 ATAR 3737 96.4 82.1 61.95 35.95
Sample HSC Results English Standard 70 60 90 80 Agriculture 70 60 90 80 Design & Tech 70 60 90 80 Business Studies 70 60 90 80 General Maths 70 60 90 80 ATAR 92.8 73.85 49.1 <30
Sample HSC Results English Advanced 90 80 70 60 Music Course 1 90 80 70 60 Biology 90 80 70 60 Modern History 90 80 70 60 Visual Arts 90 80 70 60 ATAR 42.3 93.45 70.75 <30
Year 11 Parent Information Session What should you do now?
• Talk to your teachers and listen to their advice • Aim at improving your marks from this report by an achievable amount for the Semester 2 report • Work at focussed study vs comfort study
Tutoring Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Mathematics Extension 1 General 7-8pm in C11 Mathematics Mathematics 7-8pm in C11 Biology (*) 7-8pm in C11 7-8pm in S01 English Advanced 8-9pm in F11 Chemistry (*) 8-9pm in C11
Hints from Yr 12 • Don’t leave it to the last minute • Study timetables are worth it - stick to it within reason - break it for the things that count • Look for “useable minutes” • Look at Universities and Colleges over Christmas Break - go to open days this year because they are around the Trial HSC next year • Work on your notes consistently - summary notes, dot points (Science, History, PDHPE)
Hints from Yr 12 • English - start writing essays now - one every 1 or 2 weeks - hand them in - know your rubrics (syllabus) • Major works - constant effort and start early • You’ve got to work in the holidays - but have a good break because the rest of the holidays in the year become assessment focussed. • Self-discipline is the hardest thing - and we haven’t found any solution. Make yourself accountable! • Good sleep patterns are important.
Year 11 Parent Information Session Questions
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