7 Government High School in NSW
School systems in NSW
Public School Structure
Schools in Sydney Region
Expectations
What is a “Good” School ?
Choose a suitable school for your child
Selective High Schools is a special educational program to meet:
9 Selective High Schools 1
10 Selective High Schools 2
11 Selective High Schools 3
12 Selective High Schools 4
13 Something need to be considered before making decision
High School
High school
What to learn ?
Key Learn Areas ( Year 7-10 )
How to learn
Homework
20HSC and UAI The Pro forma Assessment Advice Information on when due, how much it’s worth, how much done so far Information on what the task is. Instructions about how to complete it Which outcomes being assessed How task is being assessed - what elements are being looked for
Important exams Y7Y7NAPLANCompulsory Y9Y9NAPLANCompulsory Y12HSCCompulsory
Pathway after year 10
23 The Higher School Certificate
Key Learn Areas ( Year )
25 Subject Selection
26 Subject Selection
27 Subject Selection
28 Pattern of Study
29 Courses of Study
30 Courses of Study
31HSC and UAI The Assessment Schedule All the syllabus outcomes are assessed Syllabuses are usually divided into components with prescribed weightings Approximate dates Style of task Total value of task
32 Preliminary Courses
33 Courses of Study
34 Types of Courses
35 Assessment
36 Assessment
37 HSC and ATAR Reporting the HSC
38 HSC and ATAR The Course Report Descriptions in bands: summary of what students know and can do Minimum standard expected (50) Graph showing how all students performed Student’s HSC Mark Mark Range 0–100 School Assessment Examination Mark
39 HSC and ATAR HSC Marks: rewarding achievement PERFORMANCE SCALE EXAM MARKS BAND 6 DESCRIPTION BAND 5 DESCRIPTION BAND 4 DESCRIPTION BAND 3 DESCRIPTION BAND 2 DESCRIPTION JudgingMarking
40 HSC and ATAR University Entrance
41 HSC and ATAR The HSC and the ATAR
42 HSC and ATAR Calculating the ATAR. Board of Studies Raw Moderated Exam + Assessment Marks UAC Rescaled 2 units of English + next best 8 units ATAR Based on the quality of the candidates in that course in that year
43 UAC Scaling
44 UAC Scaling
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46 HSC and ATAR Contact:
UAC Guideline
48 HSC and ATAR Post-school Pathways Work or further training including TAFE UniversityWork TAFE 40+% TAFE or Uni Work and workplace training 30% Higher School Certificate Direct Entry to University 30%
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