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ENGLISH
English in Year 9 and 10 aims to develop students’ ability to compose and to comprehend spoken and written English fluently, appropriately, effectively and critically for a wide range of personal and social purposes. Each year, students are required to complete four units of work which involve reading and responding to literary, non-literary and mass media material. A wide reading program is integrated into the four units of work. In addition, students are required to develop their word processing skills.
MATHEMATICS
Junior Mathematics is a single course. To cater for the diversity of mathematical experience and abilities of students, Kingston State High School operates three strands for Years 9 and 10.
Core Mathematics
The Core Strand focuses on the core material that is the essential components of Junior Mathematics. The aim of this strand is for all students to gain success in Junior Mathematics, i.e. a Sound achievement, the maximum rating.
Full Mathematics
Full Mathematics is designed for students who usually pass mathematics. These students do the whole course which includes HA and VHA additional work in the Junior Syllabus.
Full / Extension Mathematics
Full / Extension Mathematics is designed for those students who require extra challenges in mathematics. It includes additional advanced topics. Students who normally receive a HA or VHA in Full Mathematics will be invited to participate in this mathematics class.
Movement between strands
Junior students will move from strand to strand depending on their previous term’s result. For example, students in the Core Strand will move onto the Full Mathematics Strand when they can demonstrate mastery of the core material.
SCIENCE
The study of Science is concerned with developing cognitive processes of conceptualising, problem-solving and decision making within a science context. The course focuses therefore on student-centred learning experiences such as experimental investigations, computer-based activities, project work as well as text problem solving and literacy/numeracy exercises. With the emphasis on laboratory work, students will be made fully aware of issues such as Workplace Health & Safety and responsibility.
The course in Years 9 and 10 is a continuation of Year 8. Four topics per year level will be developed across the four concept strands of Life and Living, Natural and Processed Materials, Earth and BeyondandEnergy and Change with the Science and Society strand embedded in all units.
By the end of Year 10, students will have been provided with opportunities to achieve all core learning outcomes at levels 4, 5 and 6 (typically at Years 8, 9 and 10 respectively). As well, more able students will be exposed to additional or discretionary learning outcomes which broaden and extend those who have already demonstrated the core learning outcomes.
STUDY OF SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
The Study of Society and Environment program is built around an awareness of how Australian Society functions, and the development of the skills needed by each of us as individuals and as citizens to live effectively in, and contribute to, this society. Students will develop skills associated with decision-making, investigating issues, employment and so on. A wide range of learning activities, including investigations within the local community is provided. Further, the subject includes “Career Education in its Year 10 course. The students use a computer based approach to obtain information concerning career options. A feature of this component is its helpfulness in guiding students to make informed decisions about their senior schooling.
HEALTH and PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Year 9 Health and Physical Education in 2001 will see a continuation of the new junior syllabus which began in Year 8 in the year 2000. The course will consist of a wide variety of units that seek to develop in an integrated manner the following three key strands:
· Promoting the health of individuals and communities.
· Developing concepts for skills and physical activity.
· Enhancing personal development.
Within the course, students will have opportunities to be involved in team sports (such as softball, volleyball, touch football, grid-iron, etc) and electives (such as aquatics, athletics and dance) as well as classroom and computer based activities.
COMPUTING - Word Processing and Design & Multi-Media and Design
- Graphics and Design
(A) Word Processing and Design
Course Outline:
This course has a business focus and aims to give students the necessary skills to master computer software used in the office environment. The primary focus will be on word processing information as well as spreadsheets to produce business documents and reports.
Topics will include:
Correspondence eg. Business and personal letters, faxes, emails.
Display of business data eg. Brochures, itineraries, reports, newsletters, etc.
l Display of financial documents, tables, etc.
(B) Multi-Media and Design
This course introduces students to a variety of general computer skills. This will include word processing, spreadsheets, database, power point, web pages, Internet skills, digital imaging and multi-media applications. Students thinking of selecting Computer Studies in the senior school would benefit from this course of study.
Graphics and Design
Equipment and Aids / Computer Graphics Plane Geometry
Orthographic Projection Diagram and Charts
Pictorial Drawing Development
* Plane Geometry Drawing - develop skills including construction and the solutions to geometrical problems.
* Orthographic Projection - preparing drawings in orthographic projection covering solids, machine parts and the workshop projects.
* Diagrams and Charts - exercises covering symbols, pre-charts, bar and column charts.
* Pictorial Drawing - exercise involving drawing of isometric, oblique, planometric and perspective views.
* Development - drawings covering layout, roll out and radical developments.
* Computer Graphics - the opportunity for students to produce drawing using computer software - Auto CAD.
STUDENTS ALSO CHOOSE TWO ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
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