1. HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY/CIVICS A 2 hour (+10mins) combined paper Geography Geography Requires you to use 1 hour of the 2 hours available as working time for the combined History/Geography /Civics test Requires you to use 1 hour of the 2 hours available as working time for the combined History/Geography /Civics test Geography Geography Requires you to use 1 hour of the 2 hours available as working time for the combined History/Geography /Civics test Requires you to use 1 hour of the 2 hours available as working time for the combined History/Geography /Civics test

2. PART A WORTH 20% of the combined paper 20 multiple choice questions, based on skills and stimulus material. 20 multiple choice questions, based on skills and stimulus material. Your answers are indicated on a separate answer sheet Your answers are indicated on a separate answer sheet Skills list available on the Board of Studies website, Geography syllabus p18 and 19 Skills list available on the Board of Studies website, Geography syllabus p18 and 19

3. Skills tested in Part A use various types of maps and flow charts use various types of maps and flow charts locate features using degrees and minutes of latitude and longitude locate features using degrees and minutes of latitude and longitude calculate the area of a feature calculate the area of a feature calculate the density of a feature calculate the density of a feature measure bearings on a map measure bearings on a map calculate local relief calculate local relief identify the aspect of a slope identify the aspect of a slope construct a cross-section construct a cross-section calculate the gradient of a slope calculate the gradient of a slope construct a transect construct a transect construct a land-use map construct a land-use map describe and explain relationships on maps describe and explain relationships on maps read and interpret synoptic charts read and interpret synoptic charts distinguish between large-scale and small-scale maps distinguish between large-scale and small-scale maps

4. And More Skills (Part A) Fieldwork - develop a research action plan Fieldwork - develop a research action plan Use fieldwork techniques to collect primary and secondary data Use fieldwork techniques to collect primary and secondary data Graphs and Statistics -construct and interpret population pyramids Graphs and Statistics -construct and interpret population pyramids construct and interpret divided bar and column graphs, and composite line graphs construct and interpret divided bar and column graphs, and composite line graphs recognise and account for change using statistical data recognise and account for change using statistical data Photographs-interpret satellite images Photographs-interpret satellite images Collect and use digital images Collect and use digital images Note: When using geographical tools teachers could also use geographical information systems (GIS) as appropriate to support student learning in Geography Note: When using geographical tools teachers could also use geographical information systems (GIS) as appropriate to support student learning in Geography THESE SKILLS ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE B.O.S SYLLABUS p19 THESE SKILLS ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE B.O.S SYLLABUS p19

5. SKILLS These skills have been included in your Homework booklets, and should be completed as directed by your teacher. These skills have been included in your Homework booklets, and should be completed as directed by your teacher. There are practice skills questions on the B of S website. Answers to these questions are also available on the website. There are practice skills questions on the B of S website. Answers to these questions are also available on the website. There is a multiple choice generator on the B of S website, under HSC and SC Test yourself. There is a multiple choice generator on the B of S website, under HSC and SC Test yourself.

6. PART B Written responses (30% combined marks) Written responses as Written responses as (3)* Short responses worth 15% of the combined mark (*sometimes with 2 or more parts to the question). Use ALL the lines provided (3)* Short responses worth 15% of the combined mark (*sometimes with 2 or more parts to the question). Use ALL the lines provided 1 Extended response also worth 15% of the combined mark. Use All the lines provided. 1 Extended response also worth 15% of the combined mark. Use All the lines provided.

7. Equipment Needed Black pens Black pens Pencils and eraser Pencils and eraser A ruler marked in mms and cms A ruler marked in mms and cms Highlighter (optional) Highlighter (optional) A calculator A calculator A pair of compasses A pair of compasses A protractor A protractor A set square A set square

8. How to Get the Most from the SC Good preparation means you can be relaxed Good preparation means you can be relaxed Prior study- throughout the time available from now to the exam Prior study- throughout the time available from now to the exam Good sleep patterns Good sleep patterns Good eating habits Good eating habits Arrive at the exam centre with plenty of time - no last minute rush Arrive at the exam centre with plenty of time - no last minute rush

9. THAT’s ALL FOLKS THAT’s ALL FOLKS