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All Year 10 students study English, Humanities, Science and Mathematics as Core Subjects.
This course consists of three strands: Language, Literature and Literacy. Students will read a range of texts, including novels and film texts, develop analytical skills in looking at media texts, write for a range of audiences and purposes, and contribute to class forums and more structured oral presentations. Assessment is based on a range of tasks set by the teacher throughout the year, including text responses, creative writing, persuasive writing, creation of a magazine, prepared speeches and debating. There will be an English exam each semester.
Students are expected to do at least 2.5 hours per week of home study, which will include completing tasks begun in class, working on extended tasks and reading.
In Year 10, students study the making of the modern world and Australia from 1918–present. The history of the modern world and Australia from 1918 to the present, has an emphasis on Australia in its global context. The twentieth century became a critical period in Australia’s social, cultural, economic and political development. The transformation of the modern world during a time of political turmoil, global conflict and international cooperation provides a necessary context for understanding Australia’s development, its place within the Asia-Pacific region, and its global standing. Students study the Chinese Revolution, the causes and course of World War 2 and a comparative study of the civil rights movements in America and Australia. Students also study a Geography unit in semester 1. "Geographies of Human Wellbeing" focuses on investigating global, national and local differences in human wellbeing between places. Students examine the different concepts and measures of human wellbeing and spatial differences in wellbeing, and evaluate the differences from a variety of perspectives. They explore programs designed to reduce the gap between differences in wellbeing. Finally students study a Civics and Citizenship unit in semester 2. "Citizenship, Diversity and Identity" examines migration experiences and how they are shaping contemporary Australian society. They investigate the values and practices that enable a democratic society to be sustained.
Students will apply the following historical concepts and skills to the historical knowledge: sequencing chronology, using historical sources as evidence, identifying continuity and change, analysing causes and effect and determining historical significance. Students will work with primary and secondary sources, will become familiar with issues relating to Australia’s past and will develop skills to communicate their understandings of history and geography. Assessment will include workbook, essays, image analyses, assignments and oral reports.
Students are expected to do at least 1 hour of home study per week. They will also be expected to work on extended projects in addition to this time.
The course includes topics from the major disciplines of chemistry, biology, physics and earth and space sciences. A key unifying theme is sustainability education. Students develop conceptual knowledge. They also develop knowledge of the processes and procedures of science. They experience practical activities that develop knowledge and skill in design, measurement and data organisation. Emphasis is placed on applications of science, the work of scientists and links between science and technology. Assessment tasks include assignments, projects, topic tests, written responses to structured questions and conduct and reporting of practical work. Work products may be submitted in a variety of forms, including written report, verbal report, poster and multimedia presentation. There is an exam each semester.
Students are expected to do at least two hours of home study per week, including regular revision as well as completion of assessment tasks.
The following Maths subjects are offered to Year 10 students in Semester One and Two:
Semester One | Semester Two |
|---|---|
Year 10 Maths Year 10 Plus Maths VCE Foundation Maths | Maths Methods Primer General Maths Primer VCE Foundation Maths |
Semester One Course Description
Year 10 Maths (Standard)
This course is the standard AusVELS Maths course undertaken in Victorian schools.
Year 10 Plus Maths
This course is similar to the standard AusVELS Maths course, however it covers some topics in more depth and moves at a faster pace.
Foundation Maths
This course is geared for students who struggle with Maths and do not want to continue on with Maths. It is a subject on Maths life skills. It is a VCE subject and will be counted as two Maths units.
The following table shows the criteria teachers will use for their recommendation. Recommendations are based on student work and teacher observation and indicates the teacher’s view of likely success.
Subject | Recommendation | Leads on to Year 10, Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
Year 10 Maths (Standard) | Satisfactory Year 9 Maths | Maths Methods Primer General Maths Primer |
Year 10 Plus Maths | Year 9 test average of 80% | Maths Methods Primer General Maths Primer |
VCE Foundation Maths | Teacher Recommendation | VCE Foundation Maths |
Semester Two Course Description
Maths Methods Primer
This subject prepares students for Year 11 Maths Methods. Topics such as Quadratic equations, Parabolas, Cubics, Surds, Exponential and Logarithmic Relations will be covered.
General Maths Primer
This subject prepares students for Year 11 General Maths Further. Topics such as Descriptive Statistics, Bivariate data, Trigonometry and Algebraic techniques will be covered.
Foundation Maths
This subject prepares students for Year 11 VCAL Numeracy. Topics that will prepare students with Maths life skills will be offered.
The following table shows the criteria teachers will use for their recommendation. Recommendations are based on student work and teacher observation and indicates the teacher’s view of likely success.
Subject | Recommendation | Leads on to Year 11 |
|---|---|---|
Methods Primer | Year 10 Maths (Standard) students need at least 80% test average. Year 10 Plus Maths students need at least 75% test average. | Maths Methods General Maths Specialist |
General Primer | Year 10 (Standard) & Year 10 Plus Maths students need at least 50% test average | General Maths |
VCE Foundation Maths | Teacher Recommendation | VCAL Numeracy |
Please note the following recommendations for VCE (Year 11) Maths:
Yr 11 Subject | Recommendation | Leads on to Year 12 |
|---|---|---|
Maths Methods (1&2) | Students with at least a 75% test average for Methods Primer. | Maths Methods (3&4) |
| General Maths Specialist | Students with at least a 75% test average for Methods Primer. | Specialist Maths (3&4) |
General Maths | Students with at least a 50% test average for General Primer will be recommended to do Year 11 General Maths. | Further Maths |
VCAL Numeracy | Teacher Recommendation - there are no prerequisites for this subject. | VCAL Numeracy |
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