Work Samples - Grade D
The work samples for this grade, together, assist teachers to gain a common understanding of the standard of work typically produced by students whose performance, on balance, matches the description for Grade D.
At the end of Stage 5 for the School Certificate, student achievement is reported using the Course Performance Descriptors. Read more about School Certificate Grading.
Activity: Stolen Generations - Structured Argument (View Activity…)
Students write a 300-500 word letter to the editor in reply to the editor of a newspaper, based on sources.
Work Samples: Bobby
Activity: Australia and the UN: Research Report (View Activity…)
Students write a short structured report including a timeline, based on websites.
Activity: A Migrant's Story - Structured Report (View Activity…)
Students write a structured report based on their research of the experiences of migrants in Australia in the postwar period.
Work Samples: Bailey, Terry, Sam
Grade D
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.