Social Science Faculty
Course Information - Year 10 Australian Geography

1. Course Outline

2. School Certificate Assessment

• The School Certificate Grading System is concerned with describing your achievement in Geography at the completion of your Year 10 course. The level of achievement will be based on :-
  • School based assessment tasks
  • Course Performance Descriptors
  • Trial School Certificate Test
• The grades A, B, C, D and E summarise your level of achievement. The grades range from Excellent Achievement (Grade A ) to Elementary Achievement ( Grade E )
• Your Geography teacher will award you a grade based on your achievement of the Geography Course Performance Descriptors which were issued to you in Term 1.
• Your performance on the following tasks will be used to determine your grade in Geography.

3. Assessment Task Schedule

4. Outcomes.

• Identifies, gathers and evaluates geographical information.
• Analyses, organises and synthesises geographical information.
• Selects and uses appropriate written, oral and graphic forms to communicate geographical information.
• Demonstrates a sense of place about Australian environments.
• Explains the geographical processes that form and transform Australian Environments.
• Analyses the impact of different perspectives o geographical issues at local, national and global scales.
• Explains Australia's links with other countries and its role in the global community.
• Accounts for differences within and between Australian communities.
• Applies geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to demonstrate active and informed citizenship.

5. Helpful Advice

• Year 10 is an important year so do not waste your time and that of other students by being disruptive or lazy
• Plan and research all tasks early and utilise all known resources at home, school and in the community
• Always hand assessment tasks in on time.
• Set yourself a high work standard. All work handed in for marking should be the best that you can do.
• Communicate with your teacher and seek guidance if required. Remember the teacher is always there to help you.
• Effectively utilise your diaries at all times by bringing them to class every lesson.
• Be positive and productive in everything that you do.
• Enjoy the school year by participating in the many school activities offered at Bathurst High School and in particular the Social Sciences Department