Assessment Tasks for Preliminary and HSC Courses
Many Preliminary and HSC syllabus outcomes cannot be assessed in formal examinations. Therefore, SCEGGS includes a full range of assessment tasks throughout the Preliminary and HSC courses to ensure that our girls:
- Are skilled communicators and flexible thinkers
- Can demonstrate their knowledge and skills in many different forums
- Value the diversity of ideas and thought within the community
This may be conducted through research, a practical task, fieldwork, an oral presentation or a viva voce (discussion).
How the Assessment Program Works
Each assessment focuses on the specific outcomes of the syllabuses. Tasks reflect the outcomes being evaluated. Each student is given an assessment booklet detailing guidelines and general information for each subject. They also receive schedules and details in writing of each assessment task for every subject and are made fully aware of the assessment programme, specific criteria and marking guidelines before undertaking the tasks.
Examinations
Formal examinations also form an integral part of the SCEGGS assessment programme. These are held in April and September for Preliminary Courses, although not all subjects require examinations on both occasions.
The Trial Higher School Certificate Examinations for all HSC Courses are held in August of the HSC year.