Year 10 Humanities and Social Sciences
Overview:
The Year 10 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) course is made up of four distinct units which reflect the four specialist subjects offered at the College in the ATAR Courses. The introductory courses undertaken in Year 10 will enable students to make an informed decision as to which of these subjects they would like to consider as an option in Years 11 and 12.
Topics
Civics and Citizenship
Justice at home and overseas
Economics and Business
Economic performance and living standards
Geography
Environmental change and management and The geographies of human wellbeing
History
The modern world and Australia; World War II and Investigating rights and freedoms
Assessment:
Each unit will undertake the following types of assessments and weightings:
Skills: 30% | Research: 30% | Minor Work: 10% | Examination: 30%
Examinations will take place at the end of Semesters One and Two and will cover key content of the units covered.
Reporting
Achievement for HASS will be reported as a College A - E grade. In addition, the student's approach to class work and behaviour will be reported via key performance indicators.
Student Expectations - Homework
Students will be expected to complete approximately 120 minutes of homework each week. This time should be spent consolidating material covered in class as well as any assigned tasks.
