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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