Rhetoric I (Year 12)
Over the course of the first year of study topics 1 – 4 are studied.
- There will be two internal 1.5-hour assessment points in the first year – November and June, consisting of 70 marks.
The papers may include multiple choice, short responses, calculations, and extended writing questions. They will include questions that target the conceptual and theoretical understanding of experimental work.
Following the internal assessment in June, students begin work on year 2 material, as well as completing fieldwork in an off-site trip.
Rhetoric II (Year 13)
During the second year of study, all topics will be studied.
This section of study assessment is covered by three papers.
- Paper 1 – 33.3% 2 hours written (examining topics 1 – 6)
- Paper 2 – 33.3% 2 hours written (examining topics 1-4, 7 and 8)
Papers 1 and 2 may include multiple choice, short responses, calculations, and extended writing questions. The paper will include questions that
target the conceptual and theoretical understanding on experimental work.
- Paper 3 – 33.3% 2 hours written (examining topics 1-5, 7 and 8)
The pre-released scientific article will underpin on section of the paper and will include synoptic questions that may draw on two or more different topics. The paper will include questions that target the conceptual and theoretical understanding on experimental work.
