Year 10
Year 10 Subject List
Year 10 students study English, Mathematics, Science, History, HPE and Personal Learning Plan and may choose the equivalent of 5 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)
History (1 semester compulsory)
Exploring Identities and Futures (worth 10 Stage 1 credits. In 2024 the EIF will replace the PLP)
Global Studies (1 semester elective subjects): Geography, Beyond Borders (Stage 1), History Elective: Dark Side of Power (Stage 1)
Health and Physical Education (HPE) (1 semester compulsory options): Health and Physical Education or Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Elective semester options: Elective PE, Health, Outdoor Education, Sports Academy (1 per semester)
Arts (elective semester or full year subjects): Dance: Hip Hop and More, Drama, Film Making, Music Experience, Music Advanced, Visual Art, Visual Design
Technologies (elective semester subjects): 3D Printing, CAD, CAM, Laser Cutting and Programming, Child Studies, Computing and Creative Industries, Digital Photography, Fashion Design, Food and Nutrition, Metalwork, Robotics and Electronics, Woodwork, Innovators Academy - STEM
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: Cookery - Certificate I Hospitality, Pre-Voc: Digital Media (Game Programming Foundations), Pre-Voc: Early Childhood Education, Pre-Voc: Hairdressing
Interdisciplinary (semester subjects): THiNK Problem Based Learning (Stage 1 Integrated Learning), THiNK Passion Project (Stage 1 Community Studies)
* 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 four 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
EAL 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. Students will also conduct a passion project in Term 4.
Assessment
Students are assessed against the Australian Curriculum achievement standards. There will be a range of major assessment pieces which involve Science as a Human Endeavour, Science Inquiry, Science Knowledge.
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.
Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF) Replacing the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) / Length: 1 Semester (Stage 1 SACE, Compulsory)
Exploring Identities and Futures supports an exploration of student’s aspirations; creating future visions that are expanded to encompass their lives beyond careers and exploring who they want to be, not just what they want to do. The subject supports students to learn more about themselves, their place in the world, and enables them to explore and deepen their sense of belonging, identity and connections to the world around them. This subject is foundational in preparing students for their SACE journey and the knowledge, skills and capabilities required to be thriving learners. As an introduction to the SACE, students will be empowered to take ownership of their future and where their pathway leads, exploring interests, work, travel and/or further learning.
Course Content
Exploring Identities and Futures represents a shift away from viewing students as participants in learning to empowered co-designers of their own learning. Students will be responsible for exploring learning opportunities, exercising their agency and building connections with others.
In this subject, students:
develop agency by exploring their identity, interests, strengths, skills, capabilities and or values, and making choices about their learning
demonstrate self-efficacy through planning and implementing actions to develop their capabilities and connecting with future aspirations
apply self-regulation skills by contributing to activities to achieve goals, seeking feedback and making decisions
develop their communication skills through interaction, collaboration, sharing evidence of their learning progress and developing connections with others
Assessment
Assessment Type 1: Exploring me and who I want to be
Assessment Type 2: Taking action and showcasing my capabilities
Additional Details
SACE Credits: 10 (Stage 1 SACE)