Year 9 into 10 Subject Selection and Senior Studies

Ms Marie Perry Director of Teaching & Learning Monday 19 March, 2007

Curriculum Philosophy

• Core learning enhanced by electives • Broadening the experiences • Demonstrating the rigour and types of assessment tasks to be expected

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Core Curriculum

English

– Semester 1 – common core program – Semester 2 – core program or modified program

Mathematics

– Semester 1 – common core program – Semester 2 – core program or modified program

Core Program

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Science

– Term program covering: Biology, Science 21, Physics & Chemistry

SOSE

– Term program covering: Ancient History, Economics, Geography & Modern History

HPE & RE

Considerations

• Electives may only be offered in one Semester • Choose subjects: – that may be of interest – that you enjoy – that develop skills and knowledge for Year 11 subjects – just for the experience

Year 10 SET Planning

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QCE

– Queensland Certificate of Education •

Senior Statement

– Lists all subjects studied at school and the results obtained, including QCST results •

Tertiary Entrance Statement

– For OP eligible students (1-25)

QCE – Senior Phase of Learning

Queensland Certificate of Education

• Recognises a broad range of learning options • 20 units of credit – banked into a learning account • Minimum standard of literacy and numeracy required

Pathways

• There are many different ways to achieve learning goals: –

OP Eligible Pathway

• Minimum 5 Authority subjects • All boys will study 6 subjects –

Selection Rank Pathway

• Combination of Authority, Authority Registered subjects & Vocational Education • Results used to calculate a Selection Rank not an OP

OP – Overall Position

• Requires study of a minimum of 5 Authority subjects, at least 3 studied for all 4 Semesters • Is scaled using results from the QCST • Is reported in 25 bands (1 being the highest) • Is used to determine entrance to courses of study at universities and colleges

OP Ineligible

• Receive a Selection rank – 99 being the highest – Maximum achievable is 91 (OP 6 equivalent) – Must complete less than 20 Semesters of Authority subjects – Combination of Authority, Authority Registered and/or VET subjects – Students have exactly the same eligibility to apply to QTAC providing they reach the cut offs and meet pre-requisites

Points to Consider

• Particular subjects do not necessarily lead to a better result • Individual ranking within a subject is of prime importance • Simply passing a subject (Sound result) will not guarantee a good OP • QCST results scale subject results

A Tale of Two Students

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Student A: OP1

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Student B: OP1

• English: VHA • Japanese: VHA • Maths B: VHA • Maths C: VHA • Chemistry: VHA • Physics: VHA • QCST: A • English: VHA • Maths B: VHA • Biology: VHA • BOM: VHA • Visual Arts: VHA • Drama: VHA • QCST : A

OP vs OP Ineligible

Student A – OP Eligible

QCST: A English: HA Economics: SA Legal Studies: VHA Maths B: HA Biology: SA Visual Arts: SA

OP - 9 Student B – OP Ineligible

QCST A English: HA Maths A: HA BOM (3 Sem): SA Visual Arts: HA

Design Technology

: VHA

Selection Rank: 83 = OP equivalent 9

Possible Selection Ranks

• SAT – a completed SAT = SR 71 (OP13) • (except UQ – admission based on this will be delayed one year) • Cert III – SR 68 (OP 14/15) • Cert IV – SR 74 (OP 12/13) • Diploma – SR 82 (OP 9) • Advanced Diploma – SR 91 (OP 5)

The Secret to Success…

• Hard work • Perseverance • Dedication • The will to succeed • Always giving of your best • Setting goals

Remember...

• Consider your strengths and weaknesses • Be guided by your interests and aspirations • There is no one course of study that will guarantee a high OP • The road to happiness lies in two simple principles: Find what it is that interests you and that you can do well, and when you find it, put your soul into it - every bit of energy and ambition and natural ability you have (John Rockefeller)