Course aims / learning outcomes
This course will cover a different unifying theme and text each Term, dependant on student engagement and voice. This course is topic and text based and aims to develop independent thinkers and learners. We start with a central idea or text and build ākonga into critical thinkers who are able to drive their own learning experiences.
Course content
In this course, ākonga engage with class material and activities which prepares them to succeed when it comes time for assessment. The course format allows ākonga to use the knowledge gained in class to pursue perspectives and texts that will be of the greatest interest to them. This will be supported by the LA.
Assessment statement
A total of 44 Achievement Standard credits are offered within this course. This includes 24 credits at Level 2 with an additional 20 credits at Level 3. There will be a combination of opportunities for Internal assessments and direct preparation for 2 different External assessments. Students will target some, but not all of the credits. Decisions will be made, in conversation with the Learning Advisor, dependent on student goals, their level of independence and attitude to learning.
Authenticity
- Assignments that take place over time will be produced in an online system such as Google Docs and uploaded to the Google Classroom. Learning Advisors will monitor student work by accessing document history. A portion of work will need to be completed during class time under Learning Advisor supervision.
- Students may be required to sign an authenticity statement, perform certain parts of assessment tasks under close supervision, or show through interview and the existence of notes and supporting material that the work submitted by the student is genuinely his/her own work.
- All submitted work will be checked for AI and any work that is suspected as inauthentic will not be accepted as per our school policy.
Appeal Procedures
- Students have the right to appeal the mark they have been awarded. If a student wishes to appeal a grade, they should initially talk to the subject learning advisor about the marking process immediately after the marked assessment task is shown to them. If still dissatisfied the student should make an appointment and discuss grades with the Principal’s Nominee who will check that the correct procedures have been followed as outlined in the school and subject policies taking into account any special circumstances.
Table of Assessments
| Number | Name | Credit value | Internal or External | Literacy Numeracy UE Reading/Writing | When | Reassessment opportunity | Type of assessment |
| AS91101 | Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing | 6 Level 2 credits | Internal | Writing | Year long | No | Written |
| AS91106 | Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence | 4 Level 2 Credits | Internal | Reading | Year long | No | Written |
| AS91102 | Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text | 3 Level 2 Credits | Internal | N/A | Year long | No | Written and Recorded |
| AS91107 | Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence | 3 Level 2 Credits | Internal | Written | Term 1 | No | Written |
| AS91099 |
Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
| 4 Level 2 Credits | External | Writing | Term 4 | No | Written |
| AS91100 | Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence | 4 Level 2 Credits | External | Reading and Writing | Term 4 | No | Written |
| AS91475 | Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas | 6 Level 3 Credits | Internal | Writing | Year long | No | Written |
| AS91476 | Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas | 3 Level 3 Credits | Internal | N/A | Year long | No | Written and Recorded |
| AS91480 | Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence | 3 Level 3 Credits | Internal | Writing | Term 1 | No | |
| AS91473 | Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence | 4 Level 3 Credits | External | Writing | Term 4 | No | Written |
| AS91474 | Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence | 4 Level 3 Credits | External | Reading and Writing | Term 4 | No | Written |