Year 12 Parent Information
Evening
ASMS
4 March 2014
SACE Requirements
Compulsory Stage 1
‘C’ Grades
or better
40 Credits
PLP 10 Credits
Numeracy 10 Credits
Literacy 20 Credits
Compulsory Stage 2
70 Credits
Research Project 10 Credits
‘C’ Grades
or better
Stage 2 Subjects & Courses
60 Credits
Additional choices
subjects & courses from
either Stage 1 or Stage 2
90 Credits
Compulsory Stage 1 = 40 Credits
Compulsory Stage 2 = 70 Credits
Additional choices = 90 Credits
Grades A to E
SACE = 200 Credits
How are subjects assessed
• At Stage 2, 70% of the assessment of every
subject is marked by your teacher and
moderated by the SACE Board
• 30% of the final score comes from the external
assessment, eg., exam or major investigation,
externally marked
• Through moderation, the SACE Board makes
sure the same standards are applied across all
schools
Performance standards
• Each subject has a set of performance
standards described at grades A+ - E• Teachers use the performance standards to
judge the quality of the evidence in the
students’ work
• The grades from the 8 – 10 tasks in the
Learning and Assessment Plan allow the
teachers to make a judgement for the final
school assessment result
Special Provisions
• Special provisions are available if you are in a
situation where an illness, learning difficulty, or
unforeseen circumstance has made completing
your assessments difficult
• If you are applying for special provisions you
need to provide evidence of your illness,
learning difficulty, or unforeseen circumstance
• More information can be found under Students
and Families > Special Provisions
Eligibility for University Entry
• To be eligible for selection into a university
course/program you must:
– qualify for the SACE
– obtain a Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
(ATAR)
– meet any prerequisite subject requirements for
the course/program
– Refer to SATAC publications
Calculating the university aggregate
60 + 30 in 2015
• The university aggregate is calculated from
the best scaled scores from three 20 credit
Tertiary Admissions Subject (TAS) plus the
best outcome from the 30 credit flexible
option:
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the score of a fourth 20 credit TAS or Recognised Subject
half the score of a fourth 20 credit TAS or Recognised Subject
the score of a 10 credit TAS or Recognised Subject
the score of another 10 credit TAS or Recognised Subject
the score of the subject 2RPB10 - Research Project
Traditional competitive entry
The majority of Year 12 applicants enter University via the
traditional, competitive entry method, where offers are made
to eligible applicants with the highest ATAR's (Australian
Tertiary Admission Rank) until enrolment numbers are
reached.
Flinders University
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Foundation Studies (an introduction to university study)
uniTEST
Indigenous Australian Access Entry Scheme
Adult Entry (Special Tertiary Admissions Test)
• Many students decide to come to university after completing a
TAFE/VET qualification. Even if you did not finish secondary school (Year
12) your TAFE/VET qualification may allow you to enter university.
• Flinders sets aside places in most of its degree courses for TAFE/VET
graduates. Students who have completed a TAFE/VET certificate III or
higher are eligible to apply for undergraduate courses at Flinders.
The UniTest
• Flinders is offering uniTEST to any eligible applicant wishing to enhance
their opportunity to attend university. Flinders will select students
based on both an applicant's Year 12 results (60% weighting toward the
ATAR score) and uniTEST performance (40%).
Am I eligible?
• uniTEST is open to any current Year 12 student who will complete an
Australian Year 12 qualification this year including International
onshore Year 12 students.
• All Year 12 students of the ASMS are able to sit the test at the ASMS in
September – strongly advised.
Does uniTEST apply to my preferred course?
• uniTEST results can be used for entry to most Flinders University
courses.
Portfolio Accredited Tertiary Entrance
(PATE)
As an ASMS student you have the opportunity
to gain admission to an undergraduate course
at Flinders University through a school
recognised portfolio of achievement. This
process is called PATE. Using the PATE
provides direct entry to Flinders University and
does not require an ATAR.
SACE
completion
ATAR
or
PATE
University
offer
ATAR
University offer
(Best 80 points)
(ATAR + Bonus Points +
UniTest + meet prerequisites)
+
PATE
Early identification
for Flinders
University course
offer
80 Stage 2 credits
Academic
achievement
SACE
Completion
Research Project
(negotiable for PATE)
(then fulfill portfolio
requirements + meet
prerequisites)
Learning capacity
Extended study
Direct entry to Flinders
University
(IWhen portfolio is verified by
school)
Four data sets are required
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School academic achievement
Independent subject recognition (eg.,ICAS)
Capabilities achievement (ePortfolio)
Recognition of other learning achievement
University of South Australia
• Diploma programs
• Undertaking a two-year diploma program will give you
guaranteed entry into the second year of a bachelor degree
(upon successful completion). We offer a Diploma of Arts,
Diploma of Science and Technology and Diploma of Allied Health.
• The Diploma of Arts provides entry into a social sciences or
communication and media degree upon successful completion.
• The Diploma of Science and Technology provides entry into a
degree in life sciences, environmental science, physical science,
nursing, health and exercise science or biomedical science upon
successful completion.
• The Diploma of Allied Health provides entry into physiotherapy,
podiatry and occupational therapy for people who are currently
working in the allied health industry.
• Foundation Studies
TAFE
TAFE SA courses offered through SATAC have Course Admission Requirements (CAR) which all
applicants must meet in order to be eligible for selection. CAR differ according to the level and type
of course.
Course Admission Requirements
Courses may be considered competitive if there are limited places available, or non-competitive if
all interested and qualified students will be accepted.
There are no CAR for non-competitive Certificate I, II, and III level courses at TAFE SA.
Admission requirements into competitive Certificate I, II, and III level courses will vary, and
interested applicants are advised to refer to specific course details at www.tafesa.edu.au.
All higher level qualifications including Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses,
whether competitive or non-competitive, will have specified entry requirements. These will vary by
course and will be either:
> satisfactory completion of SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent);
> any Certificate III;
> satisfactory achievement in the TAFE SA Assessment of Basic Skills (TABS);
> specific prerequisite subjects or related study.
Special entry
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
• be aged 18 or over before 1st February for
Semester 1 entry or 1st July for Semester 2
entry
• Applications must be made through SATAC
UMAT
• Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences
Admissions Test
Citizenship status
• DECD and University criteria for
International students are different.
• Please check the university websites
carefully for eligibility for government
supported places.
• If your child is not an Australian citizen they
may have to pay up front full fees.
ASMS Graduate Capabilities
Why and How?
• They are integral to the Learning Studies programme
• They have been developed and refined over years and do
belong to staff and students
• They are another organising feature that highlight
interdisciplinary curriculum
• They can be personalised
• We are committed to them
• They have been identified as a central feature for our
Learning Studies program organisation – Learning
Conversations, ASMS Graduate Certificate
Link with other processes
• Flinders University: Portfolio Accredited
Tertiary Entrance (PATE)
• University of Adelaide: Science degree Early
Entry program
• Evidence for Principal’s recommendation for
Interstate Universities
• Tertiary scholarship applications
• Prestigious Awards – Rhode Scholarships
Scholarships
• Usually on Academic merit
• Financial hardship
• Interview
– a well presented portfolio would be a bonus!
– You have a starting point that you can build on
with your ePortfolio
Large supermarket chain
• To be considered for this role you need to be able to meet the
following selection criteria:
Console operator
• Ability to work a flexible roster which may include evenings and
late nights across the 7 days of the week and may include public
holidays
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Portray a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and without supervision
• Project a professional image at all times
• Deal with customer queries and complaints
• Abide by company policies and procedures at all times
including company dress standards
Personal references
• Can you provide evidence of your
capabilities to a person who you ask to write
a personal reference?
Where we are going
• The Australian Curriculum includes seven
general capabilities:
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Information and communication technology
(ICT) capability
• Critical and creative thinking
• Personal and social capability
• Ethical understanding
• Intercultural understanding
2015 presentation of Graduate
Capabilities
• Select those most appropriate to your
PATHWAY (short/long term) – Uni or job
• Include evidence that shows your ability to
initiate or lead an action relevant to a
specific single capability or group of
capabilities.
• You are taking the initiative rather than
performing an in-class teacher directed task.
Examples
• Research Project
– Design of research question
– Proposal process
– Devising and implementing a research
methodology
– Initiating contact with experts and associated
communication
Examples
• Scientific Investigations
– Design practicals
– Issues investigations
• Humanities
– Inquiry/Independent studies (History/
English/Geography)
– Field study (Geography)
Out of school activities
• Cultural eg., Music – AMEB/ Dance
• Cadets – Proficiency training
• First aid
• Surf Lifesaving
• CFS
• Political action
• Community involvement
• Carer role
• Paid work – including traineeships
(may also receive SACE Recognition)
ePortfolio
• Google doc linking capabilities with evidence
or existing ePortfolio
• Preparation for Learning Conversations
• PATE evidence
Where you are going
• Graduate qualities – part of University
programs
• Flinders University’s Bachelor degree
programs aim to produce graduates:
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who are knowledgeable
who can apply their knowledge
who communicate effectively
who can work independently
who are collaborative
who value ethical behaviour
who connect across boundaries
ASMS School Assessment policy
• All assessments will be assigned by the subject
teacher via Marksbook on the portal and contain the
due date.
• Due dates for assessment items will be negotiated
with students well in advance of the date of
submission.
• Each subject will have an assessment summary of all
tasks from the Learning and Assessment Plan with
approximate due dates and weightings posted on the
front page of the Virtual Classroom and on the
Central Studies or Stage 2 Assessment Calendar.
ASMS School assessment policy
• Students will submit assessments by the due date by the method
instructed by the teacher.
• If an assessment deadline cannot be met, the student must
negotiate a due date with the subject teacher before due date
(i.e. not on the day). Students who are eligible for Special
Provisions will negotiate a work completion program with their
teacher(s).
• At Stage 2, failure to submit or sit an assessment on the due date
will mean that an NP (not presented) will be assigned, which may
lead to an I (insufficient evidence) for Stage 2 school assessment
types. Students who are unable to present an assessment due to
extenuating circumstances (e.g., medical reason) will have an NA
(Not Assessed) assigned.
• All assessment grades will be reported via the portal in
Marksbook.
How can you support your child?
• Portal Parent view
– Workload profile
– Attendance
– Assessment profile
• Grades and comments for LAP tasks
• Comments for checkpoints/drafts
• Virtual classrooms for each subject that
students and parents can access
• Any issues? Contact your child’s Tutor teacher
Want to know more about the SACE?
• Visit the SACE website at
www.sace.sa.edu.au
• You can log in to Students Online with your
SACE registration and PIN. It helps you plan
your SACE, check your progress and access
your results
• Talk to the teachers at your school
• Read a copy of ‘Achieve’ magazine
Address:
Australian Science & Mathematics School
Flinders University
Sturt Road, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
Telephone: +61 8 8201 5686
Facsimile: +61 8 8201 5685
Email: info@asms.sa.edu.au
South Australian Department
for Education and Child Development
T/A South Australian Government Schools
CRICOS provider number 00018A