Year 10 Subject List

Year 10 students study English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, HPE and Personal Learning Plan and may choose the equivalent of 4 semester subjects from the choice list below.

English (full year compulsory): English, English as an Additional Language (EAL), English Studies, Creative Writing

Mathematics (full year compulsory): General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods

Science (full year compulsory)

Geography (1 semester compulsory)

History (1 semester compulsory)

Personal Learning Plan (1 semester compulsory)

Global Studies (elective semester subject): History Inquiry: PIT

Health and Physical Education (HPE) (1 semester compulsory options): Health & Physical Education (HPE) or Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Elective semester options: Elective Physical Education, Pre-SACE Physical Education A, Pre-SACE Physical Education B, Sports Academy (1 per semester), Health, Outdoor Education

Arts (elective semester or full year subjects): Dance: Hip Hop and More, Drama, Film Making, Music Experience (1 semester), Visual Art, Visual Design

Elective full year subject: Music Advanced

Design and Technology (elective semester subjects): 3D Printing/CAD/CAM/Laser Cutting/Programming, Innovators Academy - STEM, Child Studies, Digital Photography, Robotics and Electronics, Food and Culture, Food and Event Management, Metal Technology, Computing and Creative Industries, Woodwork

Languages (elective full year subjects): French Beginners, French Continuers, German Beginners, German Continuers, Japanese Beginners, Japanese Continuers

Vocational Education Programs at REC (semester subjects): Pre-Voc: Automotive Pathway, Pre-Voc: Construction Pathway, Pre-Voc: Early Childhood Education, Pre-Voc: Hairdressing, Pre-Voc: Hospitality Pathway, Pre-Voc: Digital Media (Game Programming Foundations)

Interdisciplinary (semester subjects): THiNK Problem Based Learning (Stage 1 Integrated Learning), THiNK Passion Project (Stage 1 Community Studies), THiNK Personal Learning Plan Entrepreneurial Focus

* Choice of subjects will only be offered where there are sufficient student numbers to form viable classes.

Read below for course information about compulsory subjects. For further details about choice subjects, please navigate to the individual subject tabs above.

English / Length: Full Year (Compulsory)

Course Content

In Year 10 English, students select from a range of specifically designed courses aimed at preparing them effectively for their appropriate pathway in the SACE. They study one of the courses below for the full year:

English

This course builds upon the knowledge, skills and understanding of Middle School English. During the year students extend their knowledge, understanding and skills in listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and creating. Through the study of a range of texts, students will continue to develop their understanding of how authors and creators make meaning, as well as improve their literacy skills.

Assessment

Students are assessed against the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standard. There will be a range of major assessment pieces involving writing, speaking, creating, viewing and listening.

Additional Details

• There may be a cost throughout the year for activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English as an Additional Language is designed for students for whom English is a second language or an additional language or dialect. These students have had different experiences in English and one or more other languages. Students who study this subject come from diverse personal, educational, and cultural backgrounds.

Assessment

Students are assessed against the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standard. There will be a range of major assessment pieces that will involve writing, speaking, creating, viewing and listening. Students will demonstrate a high level of analytical skills and understanding of literature.

Additional Details

• EALD is for students identified as having a non-English speaking background. This can include the student and/or parents/caregivers.

• There may be a cost throughout the year for activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

English Studies

The focus of this course is discussion and analysis of a range of literature, including novels, poems, plays and a range of other written and visual texts. During the year, students extend their knowledge, understanding and skills in listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and creating.

Assessment

Students are assessed against the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standard. There will be a range of major assessment pieces that will involve writing, speaking, creating, viewing and listening. Students will demonstrate a high level of analytical skills and understanding of literature.

Additional Details

• A high level of achievement in Year 9 English is recommended, and there is a strong focus on reading and analysis.

• There may be a cost throughout the year for activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

Creative Writing

The focus of this course is to produce, develop and improve a number of texts, with the goal of creating two substantial texts during the year, one each semester. Students study a range of texts from authors of various backgrounds to understand influences on and stylistic features of these texts. Students will also critique and reflect their own work and others’, to develop their analytical and collaborative abilities.

Assessment

Students create a range of imaginative texts including one major piece per semester, as well as a small range of analytical activities. Tasks are designed to promote collaboration in the creative writing process, and develop grammar, vocabulary and editing skills.

Additional Details

• A high level of achievement in Year 9 English is recommended, and there is a strong focus on writing creative texts.

• There may be a cost throughout the year for activities and opportunities that align with the Learning and Assessment Plan.

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Mathematics / Length: Full Year (Compulsory)

In Year 10 Mathematics, students select from one of two specifically designed courses aimed at preparing them effectively for their appropriate pathway in the SACE. They study one of the courses below for the full year:

General Mathematics

Course Content

The course is designed for students seeking a General Mathematics or Mathematics for Work and Life course in Stage 1, which is suitable for most jobs. It aims to develop investigative, application and problem solving skills. These skills are acquired by the application of maths to the solution of everyday problems. Topics include: Trigonometry, Equations, Number and Powers, Coordinate Geometry, Money and Finance, Algebra, Area and Volume, Statistics and Probability.

Assessment

In class assessment, topic tests and folio tasks.

Additional Details

• Successful completion of Year 9 Mathematics is a prerequisite.

Mathematical Methods

Course Content

The course is designed for students seeking a Mathematics Methods A, B, C and/or Specialist D course in Stage 1, which has a more theoretical base. It aims to develop investigative, application and problem solving skills. These skills are acquired by the application of maths to the solution of everyday problems. Topics include: Trigonometry, Equations, Number and Powers, Coordinate Geometry, Money and Finance, Algebra, Area and Volume, Statistics and Probability.

Assessment

In class assessment, topic tests, folio tasks and two end of semester exams.

Additional Details

• Successful completion of Year 9 Mathematics with achievement of an A or B is a prerequisite.

Science / Length: Full Year (Compulsory)

Course Content

Students will learn about the biological sciences (genetics, evolution), chemical sciences (rates of reactions), physical sciences (motion) and earth and space sciences (big bang, the universe and global systems). Students will learn through scientific inquiry, with a focus on the inquiry of science as a human endeavour, and inquiry through scientific experimentation to solve big problems.

Assessment

In class assessment, including assignments, essays, topic tests, practical reports, and an end of semester two exam. Students have the opportunity to gain 10 SACE credits by selecting to complete their assignments under the Stage 1 Scientific Studies framework.

Geography / Length: 1 Semester (Compulsory)

Course Content

This course builds upon the skills developed in Middle School Global Studies. During the semester, students will focus on developing their understanding of geographical inquiry through an investigation of human wellbeing and managing environmental change. Students will also have an opportunity to explore the role of tourism and economics and its connection to sustainability.

Assessment

Students will be assessed against the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards. There will be a range of major assessment pieces which involve writing, speaking, creating, inquiring and researching.

Additional Details

• There may be a cost throughout the semester for excursions and opportunities that align with the learning and assessment plan.

History / Length: 1 Semester (Compulsory)

Course Content

This course builds upon the skills developed in Middle School Global Studies. During the semester, students will focus on developing their understanding of the events of the 20th century which have shaped our contemporary world, including WWII and the civil rights movement.

Assessment

Students are assessed against the Australian Curriculum achievement standards. There will be a range of major assessment pieces which involve source analysis, research and report writing.

Additional Details

• There may be a cost throughout the semester for excursions and opportunities that align with the learning and assessment plan.

Personal Learning Plan (PLP) / Length: Semester (Stage 1 SACE, Compulsory)

Course Content

The Personal Learning Plan is a compulsory subject of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Students must complete the PLP with a C grade or better. The PLP is designed to help students make informed decisions about their personal development, education, and training. Students develop knowledge and skills in planning for their SACE and their future beyond school. The aim is for each student to achieve success in the SACE and to prepare for work, further education and training, and community life. Students' work is based around the critical and creative thinking capability which involves:

• identifying and exploring the usefulness of different strategies to achieve personal and learning goals

• posing questions and identifying and clarifying information and ideas

• imagining possibilities and courses of action to achieve personal goals, explore learning directions and identify work and training opportunities

• making informed decisions about their learning by monitoring, reviewing and refining their progress towards personal and learning goals

• explaining, discussing, and reviewing their learning and their participation in paid, unpaid, and voluntary work and its relationship to personal and learning goals.

Assessment

Students are required to complete five assessment tasks for their PLP.

Additional Details

• SACE credits: 10 (Stage 1 SACE).