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Year 10 Pre-English Language

Year 10 Pre-English Language

Course Summary

Do you enjoy exploring the relationship between language and identity? Are you looking at studying VCE English Language? Year 10 Pre-English Language replaces the General English (Year 10) subject. This subject gives you a strong foundation and broader perspective for future English Language studies and pathways. The subject equips you with the skills, knowledge and rigour to analyse how the language we speak and write shapes how others perceive us and is shaped by its intended function, audience and context. Students will begin to develop and establish the high-level critical and creative thinking, controlled use of syntax and lexical choices in written expression, analysing the purpose and function encoded in text and explore the social values and beliefs that shape the use of language.

Students undertaking Pre-English Language should be aware of the necessary independent reading and drafting required of this subject.

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • Identify and describe key linguistic concepts as they relate to the nature and function of human language
  • Explore and use the subsystems of language to analyse the structure and function of English Language
  • Use key concepts and metalanguage to identify and describe language use in an objective and systematic way through spoken and written Australian texts
  • Identify and describe types of language acquisition in the context of linguistic theories
  • Students will develop their analytical thinking and writing skills through formative and summative assessment, including opportunities to conduct research into linguistics

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Victorian Curriculum (VCAA)

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English Learning Area Leader

Jakob De Wit

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Year 10 English

Year 10 English

Course Summary

Year 10 English at WSSC is designed to equip you with the key knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the various English pathways at the Senior College, including; VCE English, VCE English Literature, VCE English Language, VCE Foundation English. In your English studies, you will engage in a range of texts such as novels, films and different types of media texts. You will also be supported to further develop your literacy skills to produce written and oral pieces for different purposes and audiences. Year 10 English is a core subject and a pre-requisite into VCE.

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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Victorian Curriculum (VCAA)

Approximate Costs

Semester 1

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English Learning Area Leader

Jakob De Wit

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Year 10 Pre-Literature

Year 10 Pre-Literature

Course Summary

Do you enjoy analysing texts and their meaning? Are you looking at studying VCE Literature? Year 10 Pre-Literature replaces the General English (Year 10) subject. This subject gives you a strong foundation and broader perspective for future literature studies and pathways. The subject equips you with the skills, knowledge and rigour to analyse the construction of literary texts, how authors establish meaning within their texts and expressing your interpretation of these texts. Students will begin to develop and establish the high-level literacy skills required to perform well in VCE Literature, expanding in their communication and critical thinking skills as well as establishing a broader world view for their future pathways.

Students undertaking Pre-Literature should be aware of the necessary independent reading and drafting required of this subject.

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • Rigorous exploration of key literary concepts, principles and the application of literary analysis
  • Apply literary concepts through the completion of close analysis of texts and written draft responses and interpretations
  • Use of literary perspectives and metalanguage to explore interpretations of literary texts
  • Annotation and drafting will be used throughout the subject to measure student’s growth
  • Students will develop their literary analytical thinking and writing skills through formative and summative assessment

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Victorian Curriculum (VCAA)

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English Learning Area Leader

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General Maths (Year 10)

General Maths (Year 10)

Course Summary

General Maths will further develop students’ skills in mathematical understanding, fluency, problem-solving and reasoning at an appropriate level.

Students will explore elements of Number and Algebra, Trigonometry and Probability. Students are encouraged to develop their independent learning skills to enable them to work at their point of need.

General Maths will also focus on improving the numeracy of students to enable them to be better equipped to face mathematical challenges in the future. Students’ numeracy will be measured at the beginning and end of the semester in the key areas of fraction and decimals, and number and place value.

Learning Activities & Assessment

  • 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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Approximate Costs

Semester 1

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Maths Learning Area Leader

Michael Barnard

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Year 10 Pre-Methods

Year 10 Pre-Methods

Course Summary

Do you enjoy Maths? Are you looking at studying Math Methods or Specialist Maths? Year 10 Pre-Methods 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 Year 10 Pre-Methods 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

Scientific Calculator $28 (Optional)

Learning Area Contact

Maths Learning Area Leader

Michael Barnard