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Performance Band Descriptors 2010 Higher School Certificate

2 unit Aboriginal Studies

2010 Candidature - 350

Band 6
(8.85%)

Displays extensive knowledge and understanding of social justice, human rights and other contemporary issues and how they impact on Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples. Comprehensively compares and evaluates the experiences of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples using relevant and specific examples. Critically analyses a wide variety of visual and written stimulus material in relation to the study of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples. Investigates, analyses and synthesises information from a variety of Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples' perspectives. Shows superior skill in developing a sustained and balanced argument using a local, national and/or global perspective. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of appropriate research practices and their application in undertaking community consultation and fieldwork.
Band 5
(27.71%)

Displays detailed knowledge and understanding of social justice, human rights and other contemporary issues and their significance to Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples. Thoroughly compares and contrasts the experience of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples using relevant examples. Analyses competently a wide variety of visual and written stimulus material in relation to the study of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples. Investigates and analyses information from a variety of Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples' perspectives. Competently develops a balanced argument with a local, national and/or global perspective. Demonstrates accomplished knowledge of research practices and their relevance to community consultation and fieldwork.
Band 4
(26.85%)

Demonstrates a sound knowledge of social justice, human rights and other contemporary issues and how they relate to Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples. Compares the experiences of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples using some applicable examples. Investigates a variety of visual and written stimulus material in relation to the study of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples. Investigates information from a variety of Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples' perspectives. Develops an argument using local, national and/or global perspective. Demonstrates sound knowledge of research practices and their connection with community consultation and fieldwork.
Band 3
(21.42%)

Demonstrates knowledge of social justice, human rights and other contemporary issues and how they relate to Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples. Recounts the experiences of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples using some examples. Draws on a variety of visual and written stimulus material in relation to the study of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples. Recounts information from a variety of Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples' perspectives. Endeavours to develop an argument using local, national and/or global perspective. Demonstrates basic knowledge of research practices and their importance to community consultation and fieldwork.
Band 2
(7.42%)

Demonstrates awareness of and attempts to recall elementary knowledge of social justice, human rights and other contemporary issues and what they mean to Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples. Expresses opinions about Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples with minimal supporting evidence. Limited reference made to visual and written stimulus material in relation to the study of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples. Attempts to recount information from a variety of Aboriginal, non-Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples' perspectives. Expresses a personal point of view using local, national and/or global perspective. Demonstrates some knowledge of research practices and their role in community consultation and fieldwork.
Band 1
(4.57%)

A mark in this band indicates that the student has achieved below the minimum standard expected.
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