HSC assessment grid for Dance
This sample illustrates one way in which an assessment program can be constructed to meet the Board's parameters that three to five tasks are sufficient for a two unit course and two to three tasks are sufficient for a one unit course. It shows that a variety of tasks can be used and that, overall, the weighting requirements for each of the assessment components are met.
There are many other ways in which similar HSC assessment grids could be constructed that may involve different types of tasks, timing of tasks and weightings given to each task.
Schools may use this assessment grid without modification, or change it to suit their particular needs, being mindful that the weightings for each of the assessment components in the HSC course are mandatory.
| Component | Task 1 | Task 2* | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5* | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical review/analysis of a dance work | Development of major study including process diary, intentions, research, analysis and reflection |
Core performance – oral presentation and demonstration of dance including aspects of dance technique and performance quality and process diary | Core composition – including viva voce, intentions, manipulation of elements and process diary |
Trial HSC examination including Major Study |
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| Year 11, Term 4 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 2 | Term 3 | ||
| H4.1, 4.3, 4.4 | * | H1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 | H3.1, 3.2, 3.4 | H4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4* | ||
| Performance | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Composition | 20 | 20 | ||||
| Appreciation | 10 | 10 | 20 | |||
| Major Study | 20 | 20 | 40 | |||
| Marks | 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 100 |
* Teachers will select the appropriate outcomes based on the Major Study option selected by each student