Curriculum Handbook 2019 Pre IB (Year 9-10)

Curriculum Handbook 2019

Pre IB (Year 9-10)

The Kilmore International School

Pre IB Curriculum Handbook 2019 2 | P a g e

SUBJECT: CHINESE A YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory course for all International students

with native Chinese language. A satisfactory pass in Year 8 Chinese A will benefit students’ continuing development of necessary Pre-IB skills

LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year, two semesters. PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods per week.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of Chinese A are required to demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of texts. They are

taught to express informed responses to literary and non-literary texts.

The course aims to prepare students to understand and comment on the language, content,

structure, meaning and significance of literature.

Students seek to develop a lifelong interest in language and literature. TOPICS AND SKILLS:

Reading – selected literature, various non-literary short texts, bi-lingual English-Chinese texts Writing – formal essays, commentaries, creative opportunities and some basic translation skills Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and speeches

ASSESSMENT:10% - Reading and text response (Completion of literary reading, short comprehension tasks) 15% - Written tasks (Essays, commentaries, creative writing tasks) 20% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions) 15% - Language analysis exercises (Analysis of various texts, annotation) 40% - End of semester examination.

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by teacher (news articles, speeches) Various textbooks consulted (Grammar, writing skills) Literary texts as negotiated by teachers (eg. Modern/contemporary Chinese prose non-fiction, poetry, drama, short stories, and works in translation)



SUBJECT: CHINESE B YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of Year 8 Chinese B or of ‘Ni Hao 1 &

2’ Textbooks (or an equivalent study). LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods

DESCRIPTION COURSE: This course is mainly prepared for Year 9 students who have learnt Chinese for over two years and intend continuing their study of Language B Standard Level. It involves a variety of reinforced practice exercises. Throughout this course of learning, the students would have learned not only the required necessary language skills but also some Chinese cultural traditions. Students will be able to conduct a conversation with Chinese friends in the real life settings and read and write detailed passages after the end of the course. TOPICS AND SKILLS: This subject is to emphasize the development of communication skills in four primary language skills, particularly in reading and writing. For the practical purpose of making a complete and relatively more complicated conversation, this course provides five common topics as:

Colours and Clothes, Weather and Holidays, Hobbies

School Studies, and School Facilities Students will be able to conduct a conversation with Chinese friends in the real life settings and write a short message, a note, a letter or a diary entry after the end of the course. ASSESSMENT:

15% Text Handling 15% Written tasks 15% Oral Presentation 15% Language activities (Daily vocabulary tests) 40% Semester Examination

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS:

‘Chinese Made Easy 2’ textbook & workbook

Kuai Le Han Yu

Easy Steps to Chinese

‘Learning Chinese’ on Youtube



SUBJECT: DRAMA

STUDENTS STATUS: YEAR 9 ‐ COMPULSORY

REQUIREMENTS: No pre‐requisites

LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One semester

PERIODS PER WEEK: Two periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:

Drama in year 9 is devoted to building on and testing the student’s knowledge of dramatic concepts as

well as the acquisition and application of practical skills in performance. World drama and its

practitioners from other cultures is studied in conjunction with practical studies.

TOPICS AND SKILLS:

Students study various approaches to the creation of performance through a course that builds on

their knowledge and skills gained in improvisational and ensemble performance and introduces them

first to comedy then to specific World Theatre conventions of Commedia dell Arte and Elizabethan

theatre. They also reflect on their work and the work of others.

Improvisation: Theory, actor/audience relationships, ensemble and theatre games performance,

scripted performance (Comedy)

Commedia dell Arte: Concepts, history and cultural contexts, characterisation, theatre staging,

ensemble performance, adaptation for performance

Shakespeare: Concepts, history and cultural contexts, characterisation, theatre staging, ensemble

performance, adaptation for performance

At the end of the unit, students will be able to:

• Reflect, analyse and compare qualities/styles of performance works

• Develop an understanding and apply theatre terminologies specific to performing arts

• Experiment and develop various performance techniques through the management of

diverse approaches to performance

• Experiment and develop performance qualities, ideas and concepts

• Explore personal, social, cultural and historical contexts

• Develop personal creativity through imaginative approaches to writing and performing

ASSESSMENT:

Assessments are based upon individual, paired and group response to set tasks.

30% Drama Journal: Recount and reflect (60% of continuous assessment) / Scriptwriting (40% of

continuous assessment)

70% Performance: Response to each topic (70% of continuous assessment) / Class contribution (30%

of continuous assessment)



RESOURCES / TEXTBOOKS:

Text: ‘Performance’ (from library). In addition: Students will receive handouts including worksheets,

instructions and informative research material to support their work within the classroom.

70% Performance: Response to each topic (70% of continuous assessment) / Class contribution (30%

of continuous assessment)



SUBJECT: ENGLISH A YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9– COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory course for all students with high fluency

in the English language. A satisfactory pass in Year 8 English A or the school entrance examination.


DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of English A are required to demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of texts including

novel, play and poetry. They are taught to express informed responses to literary and non-literary

texts.

The course aims to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting in a

variety of context. Students are prepared to understand and comment on the language, content,

structure, meaning and significance of literature and non-fiction texts.


Reading – selected literature (poetry, novels, drama, short story) and various non-literary short texts (mainly the language of persuasion used in the media) Writing – formal essays, textual analyses, literary commentaries, creative opportunities (short stories, poetry) Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and debates

ASSESSMENT:10% - Reading and text response (Completion of literary reading, short comprehension tasks) 15% - Written tasks (Essays, commentaries, creative writing tasks) 20% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions, debates) 15% - Language analysis activities. 40% - End of semester examination.


Sources provided by teacher (feature articles, interviews, leaflets, newspaper articles, letters to the editor) Various textbooks consulted (Grammar, writing skills) Literary texts as negotiated by teachers (Novels: Animal Farm by George Orwell, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Play: An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley. Shakespeare play: Romeo and Juliet. Poetry: selection of poetry selected by the teacher).



SUBJECT: ENGLISH B YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Compulsory for all International students. Acceptable completion of Year 8 English B or equivalent in a

previous school LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The main focus of the English B course is on language acquisition and the development of skills to an increasingly sophisticated level. It will concentrate on the four key language areas of: reading, writing, speaking and listening, through a variety of literary and non-literary texts. The course will include the teaching of a range of text types, how to respond appropriately and the structures required to communicate effectively. TOPICS AND SKILLS: The possible topics for study are:

Literature study

Non fiction topics, such as the environment

Grammar topics, such as prepositions and articles Students will be assessed on their ability to:

Develop clear and effective communication through writing and speaking in a range of situations.

Use language appropriately in a range of contexts

Improve their vocabulary on a variety of topics

Organize ideas on a range of topics, to suit a variety of text types

Understand, analyse and respond to a range of written and spoken texts

Improve their understanding and use of English grammar

Complete chapter summaries of graded literature

ASSESSMENT: 15% Text Handling 15% Written Tasks 15% Oral Activities 15% Language Activities 40% Examination per semester

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: There is no set textbook but a range of materials will be provided by the teacher, such as ‘Behind the News’ and ‘Guardian’ viewing and reading resources. Some graded literature texts may include ‘War of the Worlds’ and ‘Dracula’.



SUBJECT: ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 REQUIREMENTS: After language assessment, pupils deemed to need extra

help with English language are required to take ESL LENGTH OF SUBJECT: When emergent language learners achieve Phase 3 on the IB

Language acquisition continuum, they exit ESL and enter English B.

PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods per week

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Year 9 ESL is an integrated, contextual topic-based course providing learning in grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking at Elementary and Pre-Intermediate levels. Pupils also take part in a special reading programme. TOPICS AND SKILL: Reading different texts with purpose and understanding Writing clearly and coherently in an appropriate register and genre Speaking in a variety of situations and forms with clarity and good expression ASSESSMENT:

20% - Reading and text response (Reading and reading comprehension tasks) 20% - Written tasks (Writing in a variety of genres) 20% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions) 20% - Language analysis exercises (Grammar focus) 20% - End of semester examination.

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Course foundation is the Oxford New Headway (4th Ed.) Pre-Intermediate. Teachers draw on other printed, audio-visual and digital materials relevant to Headway unit aims.



SUBJECT: HEALTH YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 8 health LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One semester PERIODS PER WEEK: 2 periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The Health programme at Year 9 is based on risk taking, focussing on alcohol, crystal methamphetamine and sexuality. It aims to develop knowledge of life skills, decision making and the consequences. TOPICS AND SKILLS: Term 1:

Risk Taking

Crystal Methamphetamine

Alcohol Term 2:

Reproductive System

Sexual Preference

Contraception

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases ASSESSMENT: Term 1:

Crystal Methamphetamine Essay 20%

Alcohol Role Play 20% Term 2:

Parenting Simulation Project (30%)

Unit Test (30%) RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS:

Work sheets and instructional material will be distributed in class



SUBJECT: HEALTH B YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 8 health LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One semester PERIODS PER WEEK: 2 periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The Health B programme at Year 9 is a language modified course based on risk taking, focussing on alcohol, crystal methamphetamine and sexuality. It aims to develop knowledge of life skills, decision making and the consequences. TOPICS AND SKILLS: Term 1:

Risk Taking

Crystal Methamphetamine

Alcohol Term 2:

Reproductive System

Sexual Preference

Contraception

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Diseases ASSESSMENT: Term 1:

Crystal Methamphetamine Poster 20%

Alcohol Role Play 20% Term 2:

Sexuality Response (10%)

Parenting Simulation Project (20%)

Unit Test (30%) RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS:

Work sheets and instructional material will be distributed in class



SUBJECT: HUMANITIES – GEOGRAPHY YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 8 Humanities, or equivalent

Humanities subject. LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One semester PERIODS PER WEEK: 4 periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Geography students in Year Nine undertake two themes in semester two. Geographies of interconnections focuses on investigating how people, through their choices and actions, are connected to places throughout the world in a wide variety of ways, and how these connections help to make and change places and their environments. Biomes and food security focuses on investigating the role of the biotic environment and its role in food and fibre production. TOPICS AND SKILLS: Both depth studies focus on developing students’ understanding of terms and concepts. Other skills developed include:

Identification of the distribution and characteristics of biomes as regions with distinctive climates, soils, vegetation and productivity. The human alteration of biomes to produce food, industrial materials and fibres, and the environmental effects of these alterations.

Evaluation of the environmental, economic and technological factors that influence crop yields in Australia and across the world.

Draw conclusions about the challenges to food production, including land and water degradation, shortage of fresh water, competing land uses, and climate change, around the world. The capacity of the world’s environments to sustainably feed the projected future population to achieve food security for Australia and the world.

Understand the effects of the production and consumption of goods on places and environments throughout the world and including a country from North-East Asia.

Understand the effects of people’s travel, recreational, cultural or leisure choices on places, and the implications for the future of these places.

ASSESSMENT:

25% Assignments 20% Topic Tests 15% Essay / Geographical report 40% Examination based on the semester

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS

Textbook: Oxford Big Ideas Geography 9 for the Australian Curriculum

http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Glossary?a=G&t=Land%20and%20water%20degradation

http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Glossary?a=G&t=Land%20and%20water%20degradation

http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Glossary?a=G&t=Climate

http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Glossary?a=G&t=Change



SUBJECT: HUMANITIES – HISTORY YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 8 Humanities, or equivalent

Humanities subject. LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One semester PERIODS PER WEEK: 4 periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: History students in Year Nine undertake two depth studies. Making a Better World focuses on investigating how people’s lives changed during the Industrial Revolution and the impacts that it had on the world. The study includes causes and effects of development, and the Australian experience. World War I focuses on investigating the causes, course and consequences of World War I and the experiences of Australians during the war, including the experiences of Indigenous Australians. TOPICS AND SKILLS: Both depth studies focus on developing students’ understanding of terms and concepts. Other skills developed include:

Identification and understanding of the technological innovations that led to the Industrial Revolution, and other conditions that influenced the industrialisation of Britain (the agricultural revolution, access to raw materials, wealthy middle class, cheap labour, transport system, and expanding empire) and of Australia.

Identification of the population movements and changing settlement patterns during this period. Exploration of the experiences of men, women and children during the Industrial Revolution, and

their changing way of life. Evaluation the short and long-term impacts of the Industrial Revolution, including global changes

in landscapes, transport and communication. Provide an overview of the causes of World War I and the reasons why men enlisted to fight in

the war.

Identification the places where Australians fought and the nature of warfare during World War I, including the Gallipoli campaign.

Understanding of the impact of World War I, with a particular emphasis on Australia (such as the use of propaganda to influence the civilian population, the changing role of women, the conscription debate).

Draw conclusions about the commemoration of World War I, including debates about the nature and significance of the Anzac legend.

ASSESSMENT:

25% Assignments 20% Topic Tests 15% Research Essay 40% Examination based on the semester

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Textbook: History Alive 9 for the Australian Curriculum



SUBJECT: INDONESIAN B STUDENTS STATUS: YEAR 9 REQUIREMENTS: A satisfactory pass in Year 8 Indonesian/Malaysian will

benefit students’ continuing development of necessary Pre-IB skills.

LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of Indonesian B are required to demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of texts for a variety of purposes. Students develop their awareness of the relationship between the language and cultures with which they are familiar. The course aims to prepare students to understand language and culture as resources for interpreting and shaping meaning in intercultural exchange as well as to use the language for communicative purposes in interpreting, creating and exchanging meaning. TOPICS AND SKILLS: The topics covered for semester one are holiday, ceremony and celebration, student exchange. At the end of the semester, students will be able to arrange their holiday, to talk about special ceremony in Indonesian, and to make a conversation with student exchange. In Semester two students learn about Indonesian heath centre, village and city and Indonesia history. At the end of the semester, students will be able to complete the following tasks and tests:

Reading – Reading comprehension tests based on Text Book and Past exam from AB Initio level.

Writing – formal and informal essays, weekly vocabulary tests and grammar tests

Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and speeches

ASSESSMENT: 15% - Text Handling 15% - Written tasks (Essays, grammar tests and vocabulary tests) 15% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions) 15% - Language activities (workbook and daily activities) 40% - End of semester examination

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by the teacher (news articles, speeches) Bersama-sama Senior Textbook and Workbook Short story (Robohnya Surau kami)



SUBJECT: German B STUDENTS STATUS: YEAR 9 REQUIREMENTS: A satisfactory pass in Year 8 German will benefit students’

continuing development of necessary Pre-IB skills. LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of German B are required to demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of texts for a variety of purposes. Students develop their awareness of the relationship between the language and cultures with which they are familiar. The course aims to prepare students to understand language and culture as resources for interpreting and shaping meaning in intercultural exchange as well as to use the language for communicative purposes in interpreting, creating and exchanging meaning. TOPICS AND SKILLS: The topics covered for semester one are holiday, ceremony and celebration, student exchange. At the end of the semester, students will be able to arrange their holiday, to talk about public holidays in Germany, and to make a conversation with student exchange. In Semester two students learn about German various topics. At the end of the semester, students will be able to complete the following tasks and tests:

Reading – Reading comprehension tests based on Text Book and Past exam from AB Initio level.



Listening – formal and informal conversations (Hallo aus Berlin)

ASSESSMENT:

Assorted Listening Comprehension 12%

Assorted Reading Comprehension 12%

Assorted Written Comprehension 12%

Individual Oral Assessments 12%

Language Activities 12%

Semester Examination 40% RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by the teacher (news articles, speeches) Ganz Genau Textbook and Workbook Katzensprung 2, 3 Textbook and Workbook Independent Reading



SUBJECT: JAPANESE A YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory course for International students with

native Japanese language. A satisfactory pass in Year 8 Japanese A will benefit students’ continuing development of necessary Japanese language skills.

LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year, two semesters PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of Japanese A are required to demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of texts. They are


The course aims to prepare students to understand and explore ideas through reading, discussion

and through the study of language, content, structure, meaning and significance of literature.


Reading – selected literature (poetry, novels, drama) and various non-literary short texts (news articles, speeches, interviews) Writing – formal essays, textual analyses, literary commentaries, creative opportunities (short stories, poetry, book review) Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and speeches

ASSESSMENT:10% - Reading and text response (Completion of literary reading, short comprehension tasks) 15% - Written tasks (Essays, commentaries, creative writing tasks) 20% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions) 15% - Language analysis exercises (Analysis of various texts, annotation) 40% - End of semester examination

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by teacher (news articles, speeches) Various textbooks consulted (Grammar, writing skills) Literary texts (Chiekosho, Ihoujin, Maihime, Okunohosomichi, Tsurezuregusa, Yuzuru)



SUBJECT: KOREAN A YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9– COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory course for all students with high fluency

in the Korean language. A satisfactory pass in Year 8 Korean A or the school entrance examination.


DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of Korean A are required to demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of texts including

novel, play and poetry. They are taught to express informed responses to literary and non-literary

texts.

The course aims to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing and presenting in a

variety of context. Students are prepared to understand and comment on the language, content,

structure, meaning and significance of literature and non-fiction texts.


Reading – selected literature (poetry, novels, drama, short story) and various non-literary short texts (mainly the language of persuasion used in the media) Writing – formal essays, textual analyses, literary commentaries, creative opportunities (short stories, poetry) Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and debates

ASSESSMENT:10% - Reading and text response (Completion of literary reading, short comprehension tasks) 15% - Written tasks (Essays, commentaries, creative writing tasks) 20% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions, debates) 15% - Language analysis activities. 40% - End of semester examination.

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by teacher (feature articles, interviews, leaflets, newspaper articles, letters to the editor) Various textbooks consulted (Grammar, writing skills)

Literary texts as negotiated by teachers (소설: 현진건 ‘술권하는 사회’, 채만식 ‘레디메이디 인생’,

유진오 ‘김강사와 티교수’, 이상 ‘날개’ 하근찬 ‘수난이대’, 손창섭 ‘비오는날’, 이범석 ‘오발탄’, 심훈

‘상록수’, 조지오웰 ‘동물농장’ / 시: 김소월 / 희곡: 오헨리 ‘마지막 잎새’).



SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS SL SEMESTER 1 YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 8 mathematics at TKIS or a

satisfactory entrance exam result approved by the Head of Learning Mathematics

LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One semester PERIODS PER WEEK: 4 periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Year 9 begins the streaming of students into Higher and Standard Level with the purpose of better focusing the

difficulty of tasks and the rate at which tasks are presented in classroom for a given cohort. The Year 9

Mathematics course marks a transitional phase in the development of students’ mathematical skills. Building on

the foundations laid in Years 7 and 8, students must now develop the skills that will equip them for International

Baccalaureate Mathematics in their senior years. Students are exposed, for the first time, to more complex

procedures (like completing the square for example), which require numerous logic steps to complete and draw

on previously taught topics (such as surds and factorization). They are also introduced to topics such as

Logarithms, which provide insights into the world of senior school mathematics. Extension work in a variety of

topics will be completed where time permits.

TOPICS AND SKILLS: Fractions and decimals: Converting fractions to decimals, adding and subtracting fractions, multiplying and dividing fractions, decimals and percentages. Consumer Arithmetic: Review of Percentages, percentage increase and decrease, repeated increase and decrease, compound interest. Review of Surds: Irrational numbers and surds, additions and subtraction of surds, multiplication and division with surds, special products, rationalising the denominator. Algebra Review: Expanding brackets and collecting like terms, solving linear equations and inequalities, formulas, factorising a difference of two squares, monic quadratics and grouping, non-monic quadratics, an introduction to algebraic fractions, further algebraic fractions. Lines and linear equations: Distance between two points, midpoint of an interval, gradient, gradient –intercept

form and general form of the equation of a line, point-gradient form of a line, Review of simultaneous linear

equations, solving word problems using simultaneous equations.

Quadratic Equations: Solution of quadratic equations, further quadratic equations, Rearranging to standard

form, application of quadratic equations, perfect squares and completing squares, solving quadratic equation by

completing the square, the quadratic formula.

Surface are and Volume: Review of prisms and cylinders, pyramids, cones, spheres. Congruence and similarity: Review of triangles, congruence, enlargement and similarity. Geometric reasoning: Define congruence of plane shapes, Development of conditions for congruence of

triangles, Comparing shapes and forming ratios to solve for unknown sides of various shapes.

ASSESSMENT: 10% Skills Based Assignments 10% Semester Project Investigation 40% Tests 40% Examination based on Semester 1




Test Book ICE – EM Mathematics Year 10 Book 1

Additional work sheets and instructional material will be distributed in class to support the text book.

SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS SL SEMESTER 2 YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 8 mathematics at TKIS or a

satisfactory entrance exam result approved by the Head of Learning Mathematics


DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Semester 2 adds depth to some already covered concepts such as Volumes, Probability and Statistics. Parabolas, already introduced in Year 8, is explored in more detail through completing the square, transformations and plotting key coordinates to sketch the final shape. Further trigonometry looks at solving non-right angled triangles and introduces the concept of multiple solutions to trigonometric equations. Concepts covered in Semester 2 are all important topics that focus students towards preparation for Standard Level Mathematics in Year 11. TOPICS AND SKILLS:

Parabolas: Parabolas congruent to 𝑦 = 𝑥2, sketching the graph of the quadratic 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, upside-down parabolas, the general quadratic 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, symmetry and factorisation, applications involving quadratics. Indices, Exponentials and logarithms: Review of powers and integers indices, Scientific notation and significant figures, powers with rational indices, exponential equations, exponential growth and decay, Logarithm rules, Change of base, graphs of exponential and logarithm functions, applications to science, population growth and finance. Further trigonometry: Review of the basic trigonometric ratios, exact values, three-dimensional trigonometry, the sine rule, trigonometric ratios of obtuse angles finding angles using the cosine rule, miscellaneous exercises, and area of a triangle. Trigonometric functions: Angles in the four quadrants, angles in the four quadrants, angles of any magnitude, the trigonometric functions and their symmetries, trigonometric equations. Direct and Inverse proportion: Direct proportion, Inverse proportion, Proportionality in several variables. Probability: Review of probability, the complement, union and intersection, conditional probability, sampling with replacement and without replacement.

ASSESSMENT: 10% Skills Based Assignments

10% Semester Project Investigation 40% Test 40% Examination based on concepts from Semester 1 (30%) and Semester 2 (70%)


Test Book ICE – EM Mathematics Year 10 Book 1 and Year 10 Book 2




SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS HL SEMESTER 1 YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 8 mathematics at TKIS with a good

to very good final overall grade or a satisfactory entrance exam result approved by the Head of Learning Mathematics


DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: At Year 9 HL there is an increased emphasis on algebraic skills and on preparing students for IB

Mathematics. Linear and quadratic expressions, equations and inequations are dealt with in great depth.

Students learn more complex algebraic techniques and apply their knowledge to solve increasingly harder

problems. The same is true for Consumer Arithmetic and Surds, where students reinforce and extend their

understanding of the processes with these topics.

TOPICS AND SKILLS: Consumer arithmetic: Percentage changes, Repeated percentage changes, Compound interest Surds: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Rationalising denominators (includes using Conjugates) Algebra: Expanding brackets, Solving equations and inequations, Formulas, Factorising, Algebraic Fractions Lines and Linear Equations: Distance between points, Midpoints, Gradient, Intercepts, Linear Equations in gradient-intercept and general form, Simultaneous Equations Quadratics: Solutions, Applications, Perfect squares, Completion of Squares, Quadratic Formula

Congruence and similarity: Define congruence of plane shapes, Development of conditions for congruence

of triangles, Comparing shapes and forming ratios to solve for unknown sides of various shapes

Surface area and volume: Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids, Cones, Spheres ASSESSMENT:

10% Skills Based Assignments 10% Semester Project Investigation 40% Topic Tests 40% Examination based on Semester 1


Test Book ICE – EM Mathematics Year 10 Book 1




SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS HL SEMESTER 2 YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 8 mathematics at TKIS with a

good to very good final overall grade or a satisfactory entrance exam result approved by the Head of Learning Mathematics


DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: In Semester 2, topics covered will continue to prepare students for the more sophisticated

mathematics they will encounter in the pre IB and IB year levels. Students will be introduced to a

number of new topics including trigonometric functions, their graphs and angles in the four

quadrants; as well as Index, exponential and logarithmic functions. Quadratics will continue to be

investigated, with the emphasis in Semester 2 on the graphical interpretation of equations. In

addition, Proportions and Probability will be studied. Throughout the semester, practical applications

of all the material covered will be investigated. There will continue to be strong emphasis on

algebraic skills.

TOPICS AND SKILLS: Parabolas: Sketching Quadratics, Symmetry and Factorisation, Applications, Inequations Indices, Exponentials and Logarithms: Index Laws, Scientific Notation, Algebra with Indices, Exponential Equations and Applications, Logarithms, Logarithm Laws Trigonometry Functions and the Radian: Basic Trigonometric Ratios, Exact values, Three-dimensional trigonometry, Trigonometric Functions, Angles in the four quadrants, Radians and Applications Functions: Function notation, Domain and Range Circle Geometry: Angles at the centre and the circumference, cyclic quadrilaterals Direct & inverse proportion: Direct and inverse proportion Probability: Complement, Union, Intersection, Conditional Probability, Sampling with and without replacement

ASSESSMENT:10% Skills Based Assignments 10% Semester Project Investigation 40% Topic Tests 40% Examination based on Semester 1 (30%) and Semester 2 (70%)


Test Book ICE – EM Mathematics Year 10 Book 1 and Year 10 Book 2




SUBJECT: MUSIC YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 - COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: no formal pre-requisites, however new students who are

unfamiliar with written music are encouraged to seek intense tutorial assistance at the beginning of time at the school.

LENGTH OF SUBJECT: Two semesters PERIODS PER WEEK: Two periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students in Year 9 work towards composing their own complex songs that will have melody, harmony and lyrics, and will then work in groups to perform these to one another. To achieve this, they build on their understanding of musicianship, composition, rehearsal and performance. They utilise their aural and notation skills to write more complex music: melodies with accompanying chords. They become familiar with the music notation program ‘Sibelius’. Year 9 students listen to a wide variety of examples of recorded music from around the world. They gain an awareness of musical approaches and styles and learn to describe the elements of these in increasingly complex musical terminology. Students will also develop a “Class Song” that will be played at the end-of-year Music Concert. TOPICS AND SKILLS: Students become familiar with the terms: form, contour, phrasing, sequences and motifs and use their knowledge of these concepts to advise their own compositions. They become comfortable using this language to articulate details about music they hear, adding them to their existing vocabulary of musical terms. They improve their knowledge of major scales and learn about all the intervals contained therein. They learn to aurally identify melodic patterns and accurately notate. The students learn how to use this awareness to construct melodies that will become the basis for their own pieces, which they will then ‘harmonise’ and perform. The students consider lyrics: rhyme patterns, the manner of the setting within a melody, and the way in which songs blend melody and lyrics to create emotion. By the end of the year, students should be able to:

Notate a melody in a major key within the range of one octave, including a fairly simple rhythm.

Use sophisticated terminology to explain characteristics of recorded music.

Identify the traditional music of many different countries.

Identify the characteristics of melodies from familiar and unfamiliar songs

Write a musically effective melody and articulate the reasons for artistic choices.

Add lyrics and harmony successfully to the melody

Develop performance skills on a chosen instrument RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: No formal text, however students will receive handouts and worksheets of Musicianship and actual music throughout the course.

ASSESSMENT:

20%Workbook maintenance and class participation:

30%Musicianship Tests:

30%Individual and group projects

20% Examined practical performances



SUBJECT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 8 physical education LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: 4 periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The Physical Education programme has a focus on skill development, personal and social growth, fitness, enjoyment, sportsmanship and knowledge of the rules. It aims to develop confidence in using movement skills and game strategies to improve performance. The programme promotes physical, social and emotional health. TOPICS AND SKILLS: Semester One; Athletics, golf or speedball, tennis, volleyball, swimming, badminton, netball and flag rugby Semester Two; Dance, basketball, Kilmore Leisure Centre, self-defence, baseball, indoor hockey, handball, footy codes ASSESSMENT: The following criteria are assessed for each topic:

25% Use of knowledge (Criterion A)

Demonstrates knowledge of rules and tactics 20 % Movement composition (Criterion B)

Chosen skill shows good use of time, space, force and flow 30% Performance (Criterion C)

Applies movement concepts, strategies and rules appropriately 25% Social skills and personal engagement (Criterion D)

Demonstrates good sportsmanship.

Responds well to instruction from teacher and others.

The student consistently shows enthusiasm and commitment to physical education. RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS:

Material to be provided by the Department.

SUBJECT: SCIENCE



YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: 4 periods


Year 9 Science develops students’ insights into the way Science allows them to make informed decisions

about issues involving the application of technology and science. Students are expected to design,

perform and evaluate their own practical investigation.

TOPICS AND SKILLS:

SEMESTER ONE Coordination: structure, functions and actions of the human nervous system and endocrine system Vision: structure of the eye Bonding and chemical formulae: formation of ionic, metallic or covalent bonds, writing formulae of compounds Atomic theory: historical development with a focus on Thomson’s and Rutherford’s experiments Light: reflection and refraction

SEMESTER TWO Infectious Diseases: causes of disease, immune responses, differences between bacteria and viruses, principles of good hygiene and food handling Types of Chemical Reactions: signs of a chemical change, types of reactions, solubility rules, writing and balancing chemical equations, precipitation (double-displacement) and combustion reactions Electrostatics and Simple Circuits: investigations of static electricity and simple circuits with ammeters, voltmeters and resistors, calculations of electrical power Density, Pressure and buoyancy: pressure in air and liquids, machines and instruments that use atmospheric pressure, Archimedes principle, density and buoyancy ASSESSMENT:42% Topic Tests, 9% Practical reports, 9% Assignments and Review exercises 40% Examination based on units for each semester

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS: At Level 9, students are working towards the Level 10 standard. By the end of Year 9, students:

Explain and model energy conservation, transfer and transformations within systems.

Analyse how biological systems function and respond to external changes.

Explain similarities in chemical behaviour of elements and their compounds and their atomic structures.

Analyse how models and theories have changed over time.

Construct evidence-based arguments using appropriate scientific language and representations.


Updated New Biology for You, Gareth Williams, 3rd edition, Revised National Curriculum for GCSE, Oxford University Press, 2014

Updated New Chemistry for You, Lawrie Ryan, 3rd edition, Revised National Curriculum for GCSE, Nelson Thornes Ltd, 2011

Updated New Physics for You, Keith Johnson, 3rd edition, Revised National Curriculum for GCSE, Oxford University Press, 2014

Additional work sheets and instructional material to support the text book



SUBJECT: THAI A YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory course for all International students

with native Thai language. A satisfactory pass in Year 8 Thai A will benefit students’

continuing development of necessary Pre-IB skills. LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year, two semesters PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of Thai A are required to extend and improve their abilities in the areas of reading,

responding to texts, writing, use of language and oral communication.

The course aims to prepare students to understand and explore ideas through reading, discussion

and through the study of language, content, structure, meaning and significance of literature.

Students seek to develop an understanding in language and literature. TOPICS AND SKILLS:

Reading – selected literature (poetry, novels, short story) and various non-literary short texts (news articles, speeches, interviews) Writing – textual analyses, reflection, literary commentaries. Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentation, commentary presentation.


RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by teacher (news articles, speeches) Various textbooks consulted (Grammar, writing skills) Literary texts as negotiated by teachers (eg Live with grandpa, Princess, Ma naw loy nam)



SUBJECT: VIETNAMESE A YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory course for all International students

with native Vietnamese language. A satisfactory pass in Year 8 Vietnamese A or the school entrance examination.

LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year, two semesters. PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods per week (during tutorial time)

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of Vietnamese A are required to demonstrate an awareness of a range of texts. They are

taught to express informed responses to literary and non-literary texts, and some basic bi-lingual

Vietnamese-English texts.

The course aims to prepare students to understand and comprehend on the language, content,

structure, meaning and significance of basic elements of literature.


Reading – selected literature, various non-literary short texts, bi-lingual English-Vietnamese texts Writing – formal essays, commentaries, creative opportunities and some basic translation skills Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and speeches

ASSESSMENT:10% - Reading and text response (Completion of literary reading, short comprehension tasks) 15% - Written tasks (Essays, commentaries, creative writing tasks) 20% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions) 15% - Language analysis exercises (Analysis of various texts, annotation) 40% - End of semester examination.

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by teacher (news articles, speeches, Vietnamese text books) Year 9 will learn work by writers from early 20th century to 70's, including: Tu Luc Van Doan literary

group, Nguyen Hong, Nguyen Tuan, Tran Dan, Nguyen Nhuoc Phap, Nguyen Binh, Nhat Tien, Vo

Hong , Huu Loan.



SUBJECT: VISUAL ART YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 9 - COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: No pre-requisites LENGTH OF SUBJECT: Two semesters PERIODS PER WEEK: Two periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Art in Year 9 is devoted to building on the student’s knowledge of art concepts as well as the acquisition and application of practical skills in various media. Students study art and artists from a range of cultures and times, and combine this with practical studies.

TOPICS AND SKILL: Students explore a range of topics and approaches to making Art. Students use various strategies and processes to assist in the understanding and development of ideas, composition & technique. Digital media, drawing techniques, painting, mixed media, collage, modelling and construction form the basis of exploration, though extension into other areas is encouraged where appropriate for individual students. Students reflect upon cultural, historical and personal contexts underpinning their work and the work of others. Design (Sculpture and Public Art): Students explore sculptural shapes and forms in everyday life and apply these to create a maquette for a bronze sculpture in the public space. They study Public Art from the City of Melbourne and its place in contemporary life. Students understand the notion of a design brief and its importance in terms of planning a 3D Artwork. The development of a folio piece may include cutting shapes from construction foam, experimenting with joining techniques and creating a textured patina. Design (Architecture): Students study architectural design within an historical and cultural context. They understand the notion of a design brief in terms of planning buildings for a particular function, aesthetic and materials use. The development of a folio piece may include digital and/or practical construction, and understanding of perspective drawing. Impressionism (Painting): Students explore Impressionism as an art movement and its impact on modern art. Subject matter, social, historical and cultural contexts of Australian and French Impressionism are examined together with an investigation of key artists. A folio piece is developed in the Impressionist style using acrylic paint. Renaissance (Drawing): Students explore the Italian Renaissance and its link with Classical and Medieval art and culture. They examine key ideas about the changing nature of Art through a cultural, historical & political lens. Comparison of key artists and artworks is undertaken. The development of an art work is based upon a reimagining of Renaissance imagery through the Post Modern lens of Appropriation.

At the end of the unit, students will be able to:

Reflect, analyse and compare visual qualities and composition of art works

Evaluate the ideas, moods and messages inherent within art

Develop an understanding and apply arts terminologies specific to visual arts

Experiment and develop various techniques through the management of diverse materials and processes

Experiment and develop visual qualities, ideas and concepts

Explore personal, social, cultural and historical contexts

Develop personal creativity through imaginative approaches

Develop an applied understanding of topic content in practical responses

ASSESSMENT: 40% Process Portfolio 60% Folio (Practical response to topic)

RESOURCES / TEXTBOOKS: No formal text, however students will receive handouts including worksheets, instructions and informative research material to support their work within the classroom.



SUBJECT: CHINESE A YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory course for all International students

with native Chinese language. A satisfactory pass in Year 9 Chinese A will benefit students’ continuing development of necessary Pre-IB skills


DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of Chinese A are required to demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of texts. They are





Reading – selected literature, various non-literary short texts, bi-lingual English-Chinese texts Writing – formal essays, commentaries, creative opportunities and some basic translation skills Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and speeches

ASSESSMENT:10% - Reading and text response (Completion of literary reading, short comprehension tasks) 15% - Written tasks (Essays, commentaries, creative writing tasks) 20% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions) 15% - Language analysis exercises (Analysis of various texts, annotation)

40% - End of semester examination. RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by teacher (news articles, speeches)

Various textbooks consulted (Grammar, writing skills)

Literary texts as negotiated by teachers (eg. Modern/contemporary Chinese prose non-fiction,

poetry, drama, short stories, and works in translation)



SUBJECT: CHINESE B YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of Year 9 Chinese B or of ‘Chinese

Made Easy 2’ Textbook (or an equivalent study). LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods

DESCRIPTION COURSE: This course is mainly prepared for Year 10 students who have learnt Chinese for over three years and are continuing their study of Language B Standard Level. It involves a variety of reinforced practice exercises. Throughout this course of learning, the students would have learned not only the required necessary language skills but also some Chinese cultural traditions. These studies are linked to IB standard. Students will be able to conduct a conversation with Chinese friends in real life settings, and read and write detailed passages after the end of the course. TOPICS AND SKILLS: This subject is to emphasize the development of communication skills in four primary language skills, particularly in reading and writing. For the practical purpose of making a complete and relatively more complicated conversation, this course provides five common topics as:

Body Parts

Chinese and Western food

Dietary and health

Shopping

Living environment These materials will fit in with the curriculum as following:

describe what learners can do at the end of a course of study

integrate spoken and written language through the study of whole texts

describe progression in language learning in terms of interacting with increasingly demanding contexts of language use

ASSESSMENT:

15% Text Handling 15% Written tasks 15% Oral Presentation 15% Language activities (Daily vocabulary tests) 40% Semester Examination


‘Chinese Made Easy 3’ Textbook & Workbook,

Easy Steps to Chinese

‘Learning Chinese’ on Youtube



SUBJECT: DRAMA STUDENTS STATUS: YEAR 10 - ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS: No pre-requisites LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One and/or Two semesters PERIODS PER WEEK: Two periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Drama in year 10 is devoted to exploring the student’s knowledge of dramatic concepts as well as the application of practical skills in performance. World drama and its practitioners from other cultures is studied in conjunction with practical studies. TOPICS AND SKILLS: Students study various approaches to the creation of performance through a course that builds on their knowledge and skills gained in improvisational and ensemble performance and introduces them to contemporary World Theatre styles and traditions (such as Theatre Of The Absurd, Epic Theatre, Realism etc). They also reflect on their work and the work of others. Advanced Improvisation: Non-scripted performance, theatre games. Writing & Directing for the theatre: Conventional script formatting, adapting scripts to suit world theatre styles, directing for different theatre spaces/stages. World Theatre: (Eg., Theatre Of The Absurd and Epic Theatre) Concepts, history and cultural contexts, characterisation, ensemble performance, adaptation for performance At the end of the unit, students will be able to:

Reflect, analyse and compare qualities/styles of performance works

Develop an understanding and apply theatre terminologies specific to performing arts

Experiment and develop various performance techniques through the management of diverse approaches to performance

Experiment and develop performance qualities, ideas and concepts

Explore personal, social, cultural and historical contexts

Develop personal creativity through imaginative approaches to writing and performing ASSESSMENT: Assessments are based upon individual, paired and group response to set tasks. 30% Drama Journal: Recount and reflect (60% of continuous assessment) / Scriptwriting (40% of continuous assessment) 70% Performance: Response to each topic (70% of continuous assessment) / Class contribution (30% of continuous assessment) RESOURCES / TEXTBOOKS: Text : ‘Performance’ (from library). In addition: Students will receive handouts including worksheets, instructions and informative research material to support their work within the classroom.



SUBJECT: ENGLISH A YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory course for all students with high fluency

in the English language. A satisfactory pass in Year 9 English A or the school entrance examination.


DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of English A are required to demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of texts. They are





Reading – selected literature (poetry, novels, drama) and various non-literary short texts (news articles, speeches, interviews) Writing – formal essays, textual analyses, literary commentaries, creative opportunities (short stories, poetry) Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and speeches


RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by teacher (news articles, speeches, advertisements) Various textbooks consulted (Grammar, writing skills) Literary texts as negotiated by teachers (eg. Macbeth, The Great Gatsby, Lord of the Flies)



SUBJECT: ENGLISH B YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Compulsory for all International students. Acceptable completion of Year 9 English B or equivalent in a

previous school LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The main focus of the English B course is on language acquisition and the development of skills to an increasingly sophisticated level. It will concentrate on the four key language areas of: reading, writing, speaking and listening through a variety of literary and non-literary texts. The course will include the teaching of a range of text types, how to respond appropriately and the structures required to communicate effectively. TOPICS AND SKILLS: The possible topics for study are:

Social relationships

Global issues

Communication and media

Leisure

Cultural traditions

Health Students will be assessed on their ability to:

communicate clearly and effectively through writing and speaking in a range of situations.

use language appropriately in a range of contexts

understand and use language to express and respond to a range of ideas with accuracy and fluency

organize ideas on a range of topics, in a clear, coherent and convincing manner

understand, analyse and respond to a range of written and spoken texts

understand and respond to literature written in the target language of English

ASSESSMENT: 15% Text Handling 15% Written Tasks 15% Oral Activities 15% Language Activities 40% Examination per semester

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: There is no set textbook but a range of materials will be provided by the teacher. Some literature texts may include ‘Of Mice and Men’, ‘The Perfect Storm’, ‘Rain Man’ and ‘About A Boy’.



SUBJECT: ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 REQUIREMENTS: After language assessment, pupils deemed to need extra

help with English language are required to take ESL. LENGTH OF SUBJECT: When emergent language learners achieve Phase 3 on the IB

Language acquisition continuum, they exit ESL and enter English B.

PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods per week

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Year 10 ESL is an integrated, contextual topic-based course providing learning in grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking at Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate levels. Pupils also take part in a special reading programme. Those assessed at Phase 1 of the IB Language acquisition continuum (ESL1) take both the Elementary and Pre-Intermediate courses – eight lessons a week. Pupils assessed at Phase 2 (ESL2) take the Pre-Intermediate course only – four lessons a week. ESL1 pupils who achieve Phase 2 are promoted to ESL2 from the beginning of the next term. TOPICS AND SKILL: Reading different texts with purpose and understanding Writing clearly and coherently in an appropriate register and genre Speaking in a variety of situations and forms with clarity and good expression ASSESSMENT:

20% - Reading and text response (Reading and reading comprehension tasks) 20% - Written tasks (Writing in a variety of genres) 20% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions) 20% - Language analysis exercises (Grammar focus) 20% - End of semester examination.

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Course foundation is the Oxford New Headway (4th Ed.) Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate. Teachers draw on other printed, audio-visual and digital materials relevant to Headway unit aims.



SUBJECT: GERMAN AB INITIO YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory entry based on enrolment procedures LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: At the language ab initio level, a student develops receptive, productive and interactive communicative skills in German. Students learn to communicate in the German in familiar and unfamiliar contexts. The course aims to prepare students to understand and comment on the language, content, structure, meaning and significance within different text types and topic areas Students seek to develop a lifelong interest in learning a second language and the cultural background.

TOPICS AND SKILLS:

identities (Personal attributes, Personal relationships, Eating and drinking, Physical wellbeing)

experiences (Daily routine, Leisure, Holidays, Festivals and celebrations)

human ingenuity (Transport, Entertainment, Media, Technology

social organization (Neighbourhood, Education, The workplace, Social issues)

sharing the planet (Climate, Physical geography, The environment, Global issues) Reading – various non‐literary short texts (news, articles, speeches, interviews) Writing – short essays and narrative) in different text types (blog, formal & informal letter, e‐mail, article, report, interview Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and speeches Listening – conversations between 2 people, monologue

ASSESSMENT:

Assorted Listening Comprehension 12.5%

Assorted Reading Comprehension 12.5%

Assorted Written Comprehension 12.5%

Individual Oral Assessments 12.5%

Semester Examination 50%

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by teacher (news articles, speeches) Various textbooks consulted (Grammar, Motive, Sag mal!) Non ‐ literary texts as negotiated by teacher (interviews, newspaper articles, magazines) Apps – Duolingo, Quizlet, Wizer.me, Clickview



SUBJECT: COMMERCE YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 9 Humanities. LENGTH OF SUBJECT: Semester 1 PERIODS PER WEEK: 2 periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The study of Economics involves a study of how societies use scarce resources in producing goods and services to satisfy their needs and wants. An understanding of Economics will develop an awareness of how political, environmental, ethical and social factors influence decision-making in societies. This is achieved through explorations of contemporary global issues with the aim of establishing meaningful links between Economics and real-world events. TOPICS AND SKILLS:

Students will study: the foundations of Economics, Index numbers and the calculation of the Inflation rate utilising the CPI, Share/Stock Market and an introduction to demand and supply and competitive markets. At the end of the unit, students will be able to:

Understand that Economics involves the study of scarcity, necessitating the need for choice, opportunity cost and economic systems.

Understand how Index numbers are used to calculate the rate of inflation

Understand the workings of a stock market and participate in the ASX Sharemarket game

Understand the dynamics of a competitive market including the nature of demand and supply, their respective determinants and the achievement of microeconomic equilibrium

ASSESSMENT:

30% Assignments 30% Topic Tests 40% Examination based on Semester 1

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Class notes



SUBJECT: COMMERCE YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 9 Humanities. LENGTH OF SUBJECT: Semester 2 PERIODS PER WEEK: 2 periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The study of Economics involves a study of how societies use scarce resources in producing goods and services to satisfy their needs and wants. An understanding of Economics will develop an awareness of how political, environmental, ethical and social factors influence decision-making in societies. This is achieved through explorations of contemporary global issues with the aim of establishing meaningful links between Economics, Businesses and real-world events. TOPICS AND SKILLS:

Students will study: price elasticity of supply and demand, the management of the Australian economy, the overall level of economic activity and aggregate demand/aggregate supply. At the end of the unit, students will be able to:

Understand and calculate PED and PES

Appreciate how the Australian economy is managed to improve economic performance and living standards.

Understand the circular flow of income, measures of economic activity and the nature and consequences of fluctuations in the trade cycle.

Understand the nature of aggregate demand and aggregate supply, their respective determinants and the achievement of macroeconomic equilibrium.

ASSESSMENT:

30% Assignments 30% Topic Tests 40% Examination based on Semester 2


Class notes



SUBJECT: HUMANITIES - GEOGRAPHY YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 9 Humanities (Geography) or

equivalent Humanities subject. LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One semester PERIODS PER WEEK: 4 periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The Semester 2 Humanities course focusses on Geography and is based on a number of themes including: Environmental change and management focuses on investigating environmental geography through an in-depth study of a specific environment. The environmental functions that support all life, the major challenges to their sustainability, and the environmental worldviews. How people perceive and respond to these challenges. Students investigate a specific type of environment and environmental change in Australia and one other country. They apply human-environment systems thinking to understand the causes and consequences of the change and geographical concepts and methods to evaluate and select strategies to manage the change. TOPICS AND SKILLS: The depth studies focus on developing student’s understanding of terms and concepts. At the end of the semester, students will be able to:

Discuss the concept of sustainability, and the significance of the source, sink, service and spiritual functions of the environment

Identify human-induced environmental changes

Describe the role of people’s environmental worldviews

Compare the differences in people’s views about the causes of environmental issues in Australia and across the world

Research the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in environmental

management

Compare resource use around the world

Understand the environmental importance of a rainforest

Discuss the causes of deforestation: commercial timber extraction; agriculture; mining;

transport; settlement. Explore the consequences: loss of biodiversity; contribution to global

warming; economic development.

Undertake a case study of a threatened tropical rainforest (e.g. the Amazon, West Africa,

Indonesia).

Discuss managing rainforests in a sustainable way (e.g. agro-forestry); the need for

international co-operation.

Understand the causes of global warming and climate change: deforestation; use of fossil

fuels; air pollution; agricultural change; CFCs.

Explore the consequences: rising sea levels; more hazards; ecosystem changes; new

employment opportunities; changing settlement patterns; health and well-being. Undertake

case studies of the threats posed by global warming and climate change



Understand causes of land degradation such as soil erosion and desertification: drought;

population pressure; fuel supply; overgrazing; war; migration

Explore consequences (reduced agricultural output; malnutrition; famine; refugees) and

management of soil erosion

ASSESSMENT: 40% Notables Project

20% Geographic Report 20% Assignments 40% Semester Examination

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Textbook: Oxford Big Ideas Geography 10 for the Australian Curriculum



SUBJECT: HUMANITIES - HISTORY YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 9 Humanities (History) or

equivalent Humanities subject. LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One semester PERIODS PER WEEK: 4 periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The Semester 1 Humanities course focusses on History and is based on a number of themes including:

Notables Historical Investigation

Crime and Punishment

Fight for rights and freedoms

TOPICS AND SKILLS: An independent depth study of a notable person is undertaken during this semester. The skills learnt and practised are valuable precursors for the challenging extended research and writing tasks required at the IB Diploma level. Context to the modern world is provided with linking the conclusion of the Year 9 Humanities course by reviewing and analysing the Inter-war Years (1918 – 1939). Our second unit aims at investigating continuities and changes in the history of crime and punishment through five different periods. Ancient Rome, the Middle Ages, Early Modern Period, 1750-1900 and the Twentieth Century. The fight for rights and freedoms is investigated in the context of our modern world. Australian experiences with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and international examples of civil rights movements in the USA and South Africa are studied and compared. At the end of the semester, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of events immediately following World War l but before World War 2 commonly known as the Inter-War Years

Investigate in depth a notable person, communicate findings and reflect on how their subject has impacted positively on the world.

Communicate, reflect and evaluate your own investigation skills and make improvements

Compare and contrast crimes and punishments through time.

Discuss and debate the methods of crime prevention and law enforcement

Evaluate the significance of time period, religion, culture and changing attitudes in relation to crime and punishment

Analyse and compare broad patterns of change and continuity in relation to crime and punishment

Demonstrate an understanding of people’s rights and freedoms

Compare rights and freedoms from a chosen topic in relation to a given stimulus and be able to communicate this comparison

Discuss the rights and freedoms of Indigenous Australians and how these have been abused and then recognised/addressed through policy in contemporary Australia

ASSESSMENT: 40% Notables Project

10% Topic Tests 10% Oral 40% Examination based on the semester




Textbook: History Alive 10 for the Australian Curriculum

SUBJECT: INDONESIAN B YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 REQUIREMENTS: A satisfactory pass in Year 9 Indonesian/Malaysian will

benefit students’ continuing development of necessary Pre-IB skills.

LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of Indonesian B are required to demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of texts for a variety of purposes. Students develop their awareness of the relationship between the language and cultures with which they are familiar. The course aims to prepare students to understand language and culture as resources for interpreting and shaping meaning in intercultural exchange as well as to use the language for communicative purposes in interpreting, creating and exchanging meaning. TOPICS AND SKILLS: The topics covered for semester one are career, trips, western influence and labour. In Semester two students learn about Indonesian female heroes, custom and tradition, environment, and teenagers. By the end of each semester students are able to complete the following tasks: Reading – Reading comprehension tests based on Text Book and Past exam from AB Initio level.



ASSESSMENT: 15% - Text Handling 15% - Written tasks (Essays, grammar tests and vocabulary tests) 15% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions) 15% - Language activities (work book and daily activities 40% - End of semester examination

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by the teacher (news articles, speeches) Bersama-sama Senior Textbook and Workbook Short story (Robohnya Surau kami)



SUBJECT: KOREAN A YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory course for all students with high fluency

in the Korean language. A satisfactory pass in Year 9 Korean A or the school entrance

examination. LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year, two semesters. PERIODS PER WEEK: Four periods per week.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of Korean A are required to demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of texts. They are




Students seek to develop a lifelong interest in language and literature. TOPICS AND SKILL Reading – selected literature (poetry, novels, drama) and various non-literary short texts (news articles, speeches, interviews) Writing – formal essays, textual analyses, literary commentaries, creative opportunities (short stories, poetry) Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and speeches ASSESSMENT:

10% - Reading and text response (Completion of literary reading, short comprehension tasks) 15% - Written tasks (Essays, commentaries, creative writing tasks) 20% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions) 15% - Language analysis exercises (Analysis of various texts, annotation) 40% - End of semester examination

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by teacher (news articles, speeches, advertisements) Various textbooks consulted (Grammar, writing skills)

Literary texts as negotiated by teachers (소설: 윤흥길 ‘장마’, 이문열‘우리들의 일그러진 영웅’,

전상국 ‘우상의 눈물’, 이광수’무정 ’, 제인 오스틴 ‘오만과 편견’ / 시: 한용운 / 희곡: 셰익스피어

‘로미오와 줄리엣)



SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS SEMESTER 1 YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – Standard Level REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 9 mathematics at TKIS or a

satisfactory entrance exam result approved by the Head of Learning Mathematics.


DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: In the mathematical development of students, Year 10 is another crucial bridging year. The majority

of students that complete the Year 10 Mathematics SL course will be well prepared for Mathematics

SL. Most of the concepts taught in Year 10 SL are treated as ‘presumed knowledge’ beyond this year

level. Hence, it is crucial that students take this final opportunity to master skills such as expanding

and factorising, simplifying index expressions, and so on. It is also important that they develop

appropriate study skills that they can employ immediately in Year 11. Where possible, teachers will

develop these into extension topics (Functions, for example) that expose students to concepts they

will learn in Year 11.

TOPICS AND SKILLS: Sets and Number Systems: The real number line, Interval notation, Number systems, Irrational numbers and Absolute Value Indices, Logs and Surds: Exponents, laws of exponents, rational exponents, exponential equations, logarithms in base 10, laws of logarithms, natural logarithm, exponential equations using logarithms, applications of exponential and logarithmic functions. Irrational numbers and Surds, Addition and subtraction of surds, multiplication and division with surds, rationalising denominators. Sequences and Series: Number sequences, general term of a number sequence, arithmetic sequences, geometric sequence, applications of geometric sequence to compound interest calculations, arithmetic series, geometric series, Sum of an Infinite geometric series. Binomial Expansion: Pascal’s triangle, binomial expansion, binomial coefficient 𝐶𝑟

𝑛 notation, the binomial theorem. Coordinate Geometry: Distance formula, gradient, equation of lines, distances between points, midpoint and perpendicular bisector, graphing linear equations, points of Intersection. Quadratics: Quadratic equation, the discriminant of a quadratic, quadratic functions, finding quadratic from its graph, points of intersection, problem solving with quadratics, quadratic optimisation. Functions: Relations and functions, function notation, domain and range, composite functions, sign diagrams, inverse functions. Circles and reciprocal: Equation of a circle, inside and outside a circle, coordinates of the point of

intersection of a straight line and a circle that will satisfy both equations. ASSESSMENT:

10% Skills Based Assignments 10% Semester Project Investigation 40% Test 40% Examination based on Semester 1


Haese and Harris – Mathematics SL 3rd Edition

Smeadley and Wiseman – Mathematics Standard Level for the IB Diploma



Additional work sheets and instructional material will be distributed in class to support the

text book.

SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS SEMESTER 2 YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – Standard Level REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 9 mathematics at TKIS or a



DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Semester 2 sees the introduction of calculus. Students will discuss the concept of a limit and thus derive

the gradient functions to polynomials from first principles. Tangents, normal, rate of change and

classifying stationary points will be covered in addition to using the chain, product and quotient rules.

Vector will also be new to many students that will expose students to concepts they will learn in Year

11.

TOPICS AND SKILLS: Statistics: Key statistical concept, measuring the centre of data, measuring the spread of data, variance and standard deviation, correlation, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, line of best fit, the least squares line and interpolation and extrapolation. The Unit circle and Radian measure: Radian measure, arc length and sector area, the unit circle and

trigonometric ratios, applications of unit circle, multiples of 𝜋

6 𝑎𝑛𝑑

𝜋

4 .

Trigonometric Equation and Identities: Trigonometric equations, using trigonometric models and trigonometric relationships. Trigonometric Functions: The periodic behaviour, the sine function, modelling using sine function, the cosine function and general trigonometric functions. Non-Right angled Triangle Trigonometry: Areas of triangles, the cosine rule, the sine rule and applications of sine and cosine rules. Differentiation: Concept of a Limit, Differentiation from first Principles, simple rules of differentiation, the chain rule, product rule and quotient rule for Polynomials only. Applications of Differentiation: Equation of tangent and normal, turning points, verification of turning points using sign of gradient table, sketching derivative functions. Integration: Anti-Differentiation Processes, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Area under Curves and between two Curves. ASSESSMENT:

10% Skills Based Assignments 10% Semester Project Investigation 40% Test 40% Examination based on Semester 1 (30%) and Semester 2 (70%)





text book.



SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS SEMESTER 1 YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – Advanced Level REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 9 mathematics at TKIS or a



DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Advanced Level is the middle stream study of mathematics at Year 10. It is a course designed to introduce many of the topics that will be covered in the study of IB Standard Level Mathematics taken at Year 11. Throughout the year students will work from an IB Standard Level text book and regularly solve problems from past examination papers through Skills Based Assignments and Topic Tests. Concepts covering the study of circles and hyperbolas differ from the IB Standard Level syllabus in order to fulfill the requirement as specified under The Australian Curriculum. This is a specific course with the intent to accelerate students in preparation for Standard Level. Students wishing to take Higher Level in their IB studies are strongly advised to study mathematics at Higher Level. TOPICS AND SKILLS:Sets and Number Systems: The real number line, Interval notation, Number systems, Irrational numbers and Absolute Value Surds, Indices and Logs: Rationalising Denominators including the use of conjugates, working with Factional Indices, use of Log Laws, Sketching Log Graphs Sequences and Series: Arithmetic and Geometric, Sum of an Infinite Geometric Series, Compound Interest and Solving for the number of years invested Combinatorics: The multiplication principle, Arranging objects, Arrangements involving restrictions, The inclusion-exclusion principle Binomial Theorem: Pascal’s Triangle, use of 𝐶𝑟

𝑛 notation, finding coefficients for given powers of x Linear Algebra and Coordinate Geometry: Solving Linear Equations, Distances between points, Midpoints, Gradients, Sketching Linear Equations, Points of Intersection Quadratics: Factorisation, Completing the square, Sketching Quadratics using Turning Point and Factorised Form, Points of Intersection with linear equations, Problem Solving with Quadratics. ASSESSMENT:

10% Skills Based Assignments 10% Semester Project Investigation 40% Topic Tests 40% Examination based on Semester 1


Haese and Harris – Mathematics SL 3rd Edition, ICE-EM Mathematics, Year 10 Book 2

Smeadley and Wiseman – Mathematics Standard Level for the IB Diploma.


text book.



SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS SEMESTER 2 YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – Advanced Level REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 9 mathematics at TKIS or a



DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Semester 2 begins with the study of Functions and Transformations. It then moves on to Descriptive Statistics that includes Bi-variate Data Analysis and Linear Modelling, a topic that is very useful in developing skills useful for both the Mathematics and Science Internal Assessment Projects. Later in the semester, students are introduced to the important topic of calculus, a branch of mathematics that plays a huge role in many of the question types found on the Year 12 final examination papers. For this reason much emphasis will be placed on students understanding the fundamental concepts of this vital topic. Calculus will begin with differentiation which will discuss the concept of a limit and then move on to finding the gradient functions to polynomials from first principles. Tangents, Normals, rate of change and classifying stationary points will be covered, if time permits. TOPICS AND SKILLS:Functions: Transformations, Composite, Inverses, Sketching Reciprocal, Circular, Hyperbola and Exponential functions under Transformations Descriptive Statistics: Mean and Standard Deviation, Linear Correlation and Linear Regression of Bi-variate Data. Trigonometry: Unit Circle including the concept of Radians, Sketching Trigonometry functions under Transformations, Solutions to Trigonometry Equations over an extended Domain, Sine and Cosine rule for Non-Right Angled Triangles. Solutions to Triangles: Sine and Cosine rules, Arcs and Sectors. Differentiation Processes: Concept of a Limit, Differentiation using First Principles, Differentiation using Chain/Product/Quotient for Polynomials. ASSESSMENT:

10% Skills Based Assignments 10% Semester Project Investigation 40% Topic Tests 40% Examination based on Semester 1 (30%) and Semester 2 (70%)




ICE-EM Mathematics, Year 10 Book 2




SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS SEMESTER 1 YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – Higher Level REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 9 Higher Level Mathematics

at TKIS or a satisfactory entrance exam result approved by the Head of Learning Mathematics.


DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: High Level courses are designed to challenge our strongest students, providing them, ultimately, with a

well prepared opportunity to choose Mathematics HL at IB level. Studying HL Mathematics in the IB has

many advantages for students seeking a career in engineering, actuarial studies or economics. The Year

10 Mathematics HL course provides students with an excellent opportunity to judge their suitability (in

consultation with their teacher) to undertake either SL or HL courses in Year 11. All the topics covered at

Advanced Level will also be done so all Higher Level, however each topic will extend the unit further with

application to harder problems and additional input of theory. Most of the topics taught in Year 10 HL will

be new to students. Hence, students embarking on this course need to have demonstrated a very good

understanding of the key concepts and competence in applying all the associated skills, taught in the Year

9 HL course.

TOPICS AND SKILLS:Sets and Number Systems: The real number line, Interval notation, Number systems, Irrational numbers and Absolute Value Surds, Indices and Logs: Rationalising Denominators including the use of conjugates, working with Factional Indices, use of Log Laws, Sketching Log Graphs Sequences and Series: Arithmetic and Geometric, Sum of an Infinite Geometric Series, Compound Interest and Solving for the number of years invested Combinatorics: The multiplication principle, Arranging objects, Arrangements involving restrictions, the inclusion-exclusion principle Binomial Theorem: Pascal’s Triangle, use of 𝐶𝑟

𝑛 notation, finding coefficients for given powers of x Linear Algebra and Coordinate Geometry: Solving Linear Equations, Distances between points, Midpoints, Gradients, Sketching Linear Equations, Points of Intersection Quadratics: Factorisation, Completing the square, Sketching Quadratics using Turning Point and Factorised Form, Points of Intersection with linear equations, Problem Solving with Quadratics Polynomials: The language of polynomials, Adding, subtracting and multiplying polynomials, Dividing polynomials, The remainder theorem and factor theorem, Factorising polynomials, Polynomial equations, Sketching polynomials, Further sketching polynomials Functions: Transformations, Composite, Inverses, Sketching Reciprocal, Circular, Hyperbola and Exponential functions under Transformations.

ASSESSMENT:10% Skills Based Assignments 10% Semester Project Investigation 40% Topic Tests 40% Examination based on Semester 1


Haese and Harris – Mathematics SL 3rd Edition, ICE-EM Mathematics, Year 10 Book 2

Smeadley and Wiseman – Mathematics Standard Level for the IB Diploma.




SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS SEMESTER 2 YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – Higher Level REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 9 Higher Level Mathematics

at TKIS or a satisfactory entrance exam result approved by the Head of Learning Mathematics.


DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Semester 2 begins with the study of Descriptive Statistics that includes Bi-variate Data Analysis and Linear Modelling, a topic that is very useful in developing skills useful for both the Mathematics and Science Internal Assessment Projects. Later in the semester, students are introduced to the important topic of calculus, a branch of mathematics that plays a huge role in many of the question types found on the Year 12 final examination papers. For this reason much emphasis will be placed on students understanding the fundamental concepts of this vital topic. Calculus will begin with differentiation which will discuss the concept of a limit and then move on to finding the gradient functions to polynomials from first principles. Tangents, Normals, rate of change and classifying stationary points will be covered. Integration of polynomials will follow, if time permits, to give students a glance at the technique used to determine the area under curved surfaces. TOPICS AND SKILLS:Descriptive Statistics: Mean and Standard Deviation, Linear Correlation and Linear Regression of Bi-variate Data. Trigonometry: Unit Circle including the concept of Radians, Sketching Trigonometry functions under Transformations, Solutions to Trigonometry Equations over an extended Domain, Sine and Cosine rule for Non-Right Angled Triangles. Solutions to Triangles: Sine and Cosine rules, Arcs and Sectors. Differentiation Processes: Concept of a Limit, Differentiation using First Principles, Differentiation using Chain/Product/Quotient for Polynomials. Uses of Differentiation: Tangents and Normals to Tangents, Turning Points, Verification of Turning Points using Gradient Checking at a Point, Sketching Derivative Functions. Integration: Anti-Differentiation Processes, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Area under Curves and between two Curves. ASSESSMENT:

10% Skills Based Assignments 10% Semester Project Investigation 40% Topic Tests 40% Examination based on Semester 1 (30%) and Semester 2 (70%)

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS



ICE-EM Mathematics, Year 10 Book 2




SUBJECT: MUSIC - ELECTIVE YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 REQUIREMENTS: no formal pre-requisites, however new students who are

unfamiliar with written music are encouraged to seek intense tutorial assistance at the beginning of their time at the school. It is advantageous for students to be learning, or willing to begin learning, a musical instrument/voice.

LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One and/or Two semesters PERIODS PER WEEK: Two periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Music in year 10 is taught with emphasis on the IB Music curriculum. Subsequently, the main areas of study are those that are found in the IB course; however they are treated as preparatory to the main IB study. Nonetheless, the subject is stand-alone, thus a student still studies a complete course that might or might not be taken to a higher level in following years. TOPICS AND SKILLS: Students learn to play and perform a variety of pieces in a class setting. They also learn to use recording and amplification equipment through setting up and managing the sound in concerts. In the second semester, students enhance these skills through further performances, composition and presentation of original pieces.

They develop their

Ability to read music

Analytical skills in the musical elements

Appreciation and respect for their and others artistic endeavours

Skills on computer programmes, such as Auralia and Sibelius

At the end of the unit, students will have:

Learnt to read and understand music to a significant level

Performed a variety of pieces, in a class setting

Played as a member of a class ensemble and as a soloist

Composed original pieces of music

ASSESSMENT: 40% Class participation and composition (second semester) 20% setting up concerts 40% Performance

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: No formal text, however students will receive handouts and worksheets of Musicianship and actual music throughout the course.



SUBJECT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: Acceptable completion of Year 9 physical education LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: 2 periods

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: The Physical Education programme at year 10 is based on students own electives. Each activity undertaken has a focus on skill development, personal and social growth, fitness, enjoyment, sportsmanship and knowledge of the rules. It aims to develop confidence in using movement skills and game strategies to improve performance. The programme promotes physical, social and emotional health. During term 3 all students are required to take part in the Year 10 Ball. Students participate in 8 weeks of ballroom dancing lessons with a professional instructor to prepare them for 5 dances in front of family members at the end of term. TOPICS AND SKILLS: 1. Athletics 2. Court invasion games (netball, basketball, korfball, handball) 3. Field invasion games (soccer, hockey, AFL, lacrosse, speedball) 4. Field end-zone invasion games (gridiron, ultimate Frisbee, rugby codes: Touch, League, Union) 5. Striking/fielding games (kickball, teeball, rounders, softball, baseball, cricket, golf) 6. Net/wall games (downball, bat tennis, table tennis, badminton, squash, tennis, volleyball, Speedminton) 7. Ballroom dancing lessons and Year 10 Ball ASSESSMENT: The following criteria are assessed for each topic:

25% Use of knowledge (Criterion A)

Demonstrates knowledge of rules and tactics 20 % Movement composition (Criterion B)

Chosen skill shows good use of time, space, force and flow 30% Performance (Criterion C)

Applies movement concepts, strategies and rules appropriately 25% Social skills and personal engagement (Criterion D)

Demonstrates good sportsmanship.

Responds well to instruction from teacher and others.

The student consistently shows enthusiasm and commitment to physical education. RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS:

Material to be provided by the Department.



SUBJECT: SCIENCE YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year PERIODS PER WEEK: 6 periods


Year 10 Science provides students with the background knowledge required for studies of IB Science

subjects. There is an emphasis on high academic standards and the development of strong practical skills.

In the first semester, students will study Biology, Chemistry and Physics which will be taught by specialists

in these fields. In the second semester students have the opportunity to select two of these three Science

subjects. The exposure to specific topic areas will enable the students to choose their IB subjects more

easily and to prepare them better for the demands of the IB program.

TOPICS AND SKILLS:

SEMESTER ONE BIOLOGY: Genetics: structure of DNA, chromosomes, meiosis and mitosis, inheritance, molecular

genetics CHEMISTRY: Reactivity of metals: Periodic Table, reactivity series, oxidation states, half-equations,

simple Redox equations for displacement reactions, extractions of metals Reaction rates: effect on reaction rates of particle size, concentration, temperature and catalysts, rate graphs

PHYSICS: Motion: graphs of distance-time, velocity-time and acceleration-time, equations of motion, Newton’s laws of motion

Uncertainties: measurement uncertainties, orders of magnitude, estimation

SEMESTER TWO BIOLOGY: Evolution: mechanisms of evolution, comparison of digestive systems

Biochemistry: composition of foods, enzyme activity CHEMISTRY: Calculations in Chemistry: mole concept, stoichiometry

Acid-base titrations: practical application of stoichiometry, skill development Fuels and Energy Changes: introduction to organic chemistry, enthalpy calculations, exothermic and endothermic reactions

PHYSICS: Work, Energy and Power: energy conservation during energy transformations, calculations of kinetic energy and potential energy Effects of electric currents: Ohm’s law, calculations of current, resistance and potential difference, relationship between electricity and magnetism

ASSESSMENT:

42% Topic Tests, 9% Practical reports, 9% Assignments and Review exercises 40% Examination based on units for each semester

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS: By the end of year 10, students:

Explain role of DNA and genes in cell division and genetic inheritance.

Apply geological timescales to explain natural selection and evolution.

Explain how different factors influence the rate of reaction.

Explain relationships between speed, acceleration, mass and force to explain motion.

Evaluate validity and reliability of claims made in secondary sources.

Communicate using appropriate scientific language, representations and text types.



RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS

Updated New Biology for You, Gareth Williams, 3rd edition, Revised National Curriculum for GCSE, Oxford University Press, 2014 Updated New Chemistry for You, Lawrie Ryan, 3rd edition, Revised National Curriculum for GCSE, Nelson Thornes Ltd, 2011 Updated New Physics for You, Keith Johnson, 3rd edition, Revised National Curriculum for GCSE, Oxford University Press, 2014 Texts will be supplemented with additional worksheets and instructional material.

SUBJECT: THAI A YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY



REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory course for all International students with native Thai language.

A satisfactory pass in Year 9 Thai A will benefit students’ continuing development of necessary Pre-IB skills.

LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year, two semesters PERIODS PER WEEK: Up to four hours (via the tutorial programme)

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of Thai A are required to demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of texts. They are taught

to express informed responses to literary and non literary texts.

The course aims to prepare students to understand and explore ideas through reading, discussion and

through the study of language, content, structure, meaning and significance of literature.

Students seek to develop a lifelong interest in language and literature. NOTE: In Semester 2, students commence the IBDP Literature A course, to be examined in May in two years’ time. TOPICS AND SKILLS: Reading – selected literature (poetry, novels, drama) and various non-literary short texts (news articles, speeches, interviews) Writing – formal essays, textual analyses, literary commentaries, reflection. Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and commentary presentations. ASSESSMENT:

10% - Reading and text response (Completion of literary reading, short comprehension tasks) 15% - Written tasks (Essays, commentaries, creative writing tasks) 20% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions) 15% - Language analysis exercises (Analysis of various texts, annotation) 40% - End of semester examination


Sources provided by teacher (news articles, speeches) Various textbooks consulted (Grammar, writing skills)

Literary texts as negotiated by teachers (eg. Chang sumran, Aummata, Nardtakam bon lan klang)

SUBJECT: THINKING SKILLS



YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory subject for all year 10 students LENGTH OF SUBJECT: 1 year PERIODS PER WEEK: 1 period

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Thinking Skills helps prepare for senior school studies by providing students with pathways to develop attributes from the International Baccalaureate’s Learner Profile. For example:

Through reflection - students consider their own experiences of learning and the influences that have shaped their thought processes;

Through critical thinking - students evaluate the reliability of sources of information and the evidence for knowledge claims in order to make informed decisions;

Through open-mindedness - students consider a range of perspectives and points of view. In order to develop these attributes, students will examine factors which influence critical thinking; evaluate evidence; and distinguish between fact and opinion. TOPICS AND SKILLS: The focus is on critical thinking skills. Topics covered include:

Seeing the world – maps and representation; mental maps

IB Learner Profile attributes

Stereotypes, biases and logical fallacies

Evidence, argument and opinion

Ethical choices

Different perspectives

ASSESSMENT:

Assignments 60%

Reflective exercises 15%

Semester test 25% RESOURCES: Students are encouraged to pay attention to newsworthy events in local, national and global contexts and to reflect on their feelings and responses to these events. Work sheets and instructional material are distributed in class.



SUBJECT: VIETNAMESE A YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10 – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS: This is a compulsory course for all International students with

native Vietnamese language. A satisfactory pass in Year 9 Vietnamese A or the school entrance examination.

LENGTH OF SUBJECT: One year, two semesters. PERIODS PER WEEK: Up to four hours (via the tutorial programme)

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Students of Vietnamese A are required to demonstrate an awareness of a range of texts. They are taught

to express informed responses to literary and non-literary texts, and some basic bi-lingual Vietnamese-

English texts.

The course aims to prepare students to understand and comprehend on the language, content,

structure, meaning and significance of basic elements of literature.

Students seek to develop a lifelong interest in language and literature. NOTE: In Semester 2, students commence the IBDP Literature A course, to be examined in May in two years’ time. TOPICS AND SKILLS: Reading – selected literature, various non-literary short texts, bi-lingual English-Vietnamese texts Writing – formal essays, commentaries, creative opportunities and some basic translation skills Speaking – informal class discussions, formal presentations and speeches ASSESSMENT:

10% - Reading and text response (Completion of literary reading, short comprehension tasks) 15% - Written tasks (Essays, commentaries, creative writing tasks) 20% - Oral activities (Oral presentations, class discussions) 15% - Language analysis exercises (Analysis of various texts, annotation) 40% - End of semester examination.

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: Sources provided by teacher (news articles, speeches, Vietnamese text books) Year 10 will learn work from (contemporary) writers in late 20th century and early 21st century,

including: Tran Mong Tu, The Giang, Vu Thu Hien, Nguyen Nhat Anh, Phan thi Vang Anh, To Thuy

Yen, Nguyen Sa, Vo Phien, Binh Nguyen Loc, Doan Quoc Si, Nguyen Khai, Thanh Tam Tuyen.



DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: Visual Art in Year 10 is devoted primarily to providing opportunities in exploring techniques and mediums associated with Drawing, Oil Painting and Printmaking. Analysis & comparison between artworks of different cultures and times, as well as, consideration of ideas associated with cultural, social & political issues, and the Visual Arts & TOK, are central to the investigation. Students are encouraged to reflect upon the world

and their place within it, in the development of individual approaches to making Art. Visual Art in Year 10

provides a sound introduction to skills & concepts required for IB Visual Art.

TOPICS AND SKILLS: Students explore a range of techniques & mediums including printmaking, oil painting and dry media.

Students identify, consider and compare ideas about Art through various cultural and historical contexts.

They develop:

Technical Skills using a range of mediums

Strategies for developing ideas & composition

Analytical & comparative skills using subject specific language

Establish connections between their own work & the of others

A reflective approach to their own work

A creative & imaginative approach

Appreciation and respect for their and others artistic endeavours

At the end of the unit, students will have:

Produced a range of individual, technically & compositionally resolved artworks in a range of

mediums.

Explored a range of ideas & concepts about Art and the role of the Artist within specific cultural

& historical contexts.

Show evidence of experimentation, reflection & refinement of ideas, techniques and use of

media.

Produced a comparative study based upon Art from different cultures & times.

ASSESSMENT: 50% Folio 30% Process Portfolio 20% Comparative Study

RESOURCES/TEXTBOOKS: No formal text, however students will receive handouts and worksheets during the course.

SUBJECT: VISUAL ART YEAR LEVEL: YEAR 10: REQUIREMENTS: No formal pre-requisites LENGTH OF SUBJECT: 1 semester block with the option of a 2nd semester PERIODS PER WEEK: Two periods

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