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Advanced Science (Year 10)

Advanced Science (Year 10)

Course Summary

Do you enjoy Science? Are you looking at studying Science at a higher level? Advanced Science replaces the Standard Year 10 Science. This subject gives you a strong foundation and a broader perspective for future scientific studies and pathways. It is an extension on the content covered in Standard Science. It will equip you with tackling rigorous scientific concepts and problems. All students who select Advanced Science will need to undertake a test

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • Rigorous exploration of key scientific concepts
  • Use technology and real-world investigations related to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

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Future Pathways
Victorian Curriculum (VCAA)

Approximate Costs

Semester 1

Excursion $75

Competitions $20

Learning Area Contact

Science Learning Area Leader

Terri Gregotski

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Advanced English (Year 10)

Advanced English (Year 10)

Course Summary

Do you enjoy English? Are you looking to be challenged? Advanced English replaces the Standard Year 10 English. This subject gives you a strong foundation and a broader perspective for future studies and pathways. It is an extension on the content covered in Standard English. You will analyse the literary choices of authors, and be provided with a platform to explore your voice and style as an author.

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • Analyse literary and film text
  • Develop a creative response to an existing literary text
  • Complete a detailed study of a film and a novel
  • Explore how the English language and structure is used to present a compelling point of view

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Future Pathways
Victorian Curriculum (VCAA)

Approximate Costs

Semester 1

Textbook Hire $30

Workbook $35

Learning Area Contact

English Learning Area Leader

Sharni Lamb

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Advanced Humanities (Year 10)

Advanced Humanities (Year 10)

Course Summary

Do you enjoy studying Humanities? Are you capable of studying Humanities at an advanced level? Advanced Humanities replaces the Standard Year 10 Humanities. You will study civics and citizenship, history, geography, economics and business. This subject equips you with the ability to analyse and make meaning of current and past events in the world and the many factors that influence decisions made by society. All students who select Advanced Humanities will need to undertake a test.

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • Further develop critical thinking skills relevant to civics and citizenship, economic and business, geography and history
  • Develop an action plan related to a sustainability topic
  • Explore the different forms of power and influence
  • Write an expanded response and essay
  • Complete a Gapminder Graphing Assignment

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Future Pathways
Victorian Curriculum (VCAA)

Approximate Costs

Semester 1

Textbook Hire $30

Learning Area Contact

Humanities Learning Area Leader

Elizabeth Pearce

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Advanced Maths (Year 10)

Advanced Maths (Year 10)

Course Summary

Do you enjoy Maths? Are you looking at studying Maths Methods or Specialist Maths? Advanced Maths replaces the Standard Maths (Year 10). This subject gives you a strong foundation and a broader perspective for future mathematical studies and pathways. The subject is aimed to equip you with tackling rigorous mathematical problems and applying mathematical concepts across areas including linear algebra, quadratics, trigonometry and statistics. Students will also begin to develop their ability to use the Mathematica software. All students who select Advanced Mathematics will need to undertake an assessment of their prior learning.

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • Rigorous exploration of key mathematical concepts and application of key skills
  • Apply mathematical concepts through the completion of problem-solving tasks
  • Use of technology to explore and solve mathematical problems
  • Essential Assessment will be used throughout the semester to measure student’s growth
  • Students will be assessed on an end of semester exam with topic assessments and assignments spread throughout the semester

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Future Pathways
Victorian Curriculum (VCAA)

Approximate Costs

Semester 1

Textbook Hire $30

Scientific Calculator $28 (Optional)

Learning Area Contact

Maths Learning Area Leader

Stephen Alderton