Community and Family Studies HSC Enrichment Day 2014 Exam Technique

Multiple Choice Test Activity 1

Exam Structure Section 1: Cores 1, 2 & 3 Section 2: Option

Board of Studies Recommendations 5 Minutes Mapping your Time Timing Tips Reading Time

HSC Marking Markers Look For... Syllabus Content –Terminology –Knowledge of the topic Application of the HSC verbs Relevant examples that show understanding

Exam Considerations for CAFS Link to Wellbeing HSC Verbs/ Glossary Terms Syllabus Points Activity 2

Syllabus Matching Example question: For ONE group you have studied: (a)Identify TWO issues of concern for the group (b)Assess how the issues identified in Part (a) can impact on the group’s needs.

Activity 3a Activity 3b

Deconstruct a Question Lee has recently become a step-parent to three children. Describe ONE strategy Lee could use to ensure positive family relationships. (2 marks) Glossary/ Instruction Word SyllabusSub topicExamples Describe Characteristics and features Learn About: Social Parents step-parenting Learn To: propose different strategies for parents and carers in different situations Positive Relationships Allowing time with the parent Parent becomes interested in child’s interest Activity 4

Using Marking Criteria For students a marking criteria is a checklist For markers a marking criteria is categorising activity to identify key things that need to be evident in a response. Activity 5 A couple have just had their fifth child. The other children range from two to twelve years old. One parent is in paid full- time employment and the other parent is the primary carer. Propose and justify strategies for this family to manage their situation effectively (5 marks) Activity 5

Multiple Choice Answers Activity 1