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• ATAR

  The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.

  In the Plant Production Systems ATAR course students learn about the sustainable operation and management of selected plant enterprises. Students explore, analyse and understand the ways that people manage natural resources, such as plants, climate, soil and water, to meet personal and community needs. They analyse and evaluate food and fibre production systems, sustainable farming practices, agricultural technologies, consumer-driven economics, agricultural ethics, and product marketing.

  • Years 11 and 12 Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions
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  • Types of science inquiry investigations
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  Syllabus

  •  ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (293.8 KB) Last updated: 11 Dec 2017 4:29pm
  •  ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (286.3 KB)
  •  ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (378.1 KB) Last updated: 19 Aug 2020 10:51am
  •  ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (167.4 KB)

  Grading

  • Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.

  • Grade descriptions in Year 11 syllabus

  • Grade descriptions in Year 12 syllabus

  Support Materials

  •  ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (237.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:21pm
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (353.1 KB)
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (501.9 KB)
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (437.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:44pm
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (357.5 KB)
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (246.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:20pm
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (352.2 KB)
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (239.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:48pm
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (522.2 KB)
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (429.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:45pm
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (360.1 KB)
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (255.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:24pm
  •  APS_PPS_resource_list_online.doc (177.5 KB)
  •  APS_PPS_resource_list_online_pdf.pdf (45.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:24pm

  Examination Materials

  •  2021 PPS Written Examination Front Cover (341.9 KB) Last updated: 24 Aug 2021 3:35pm
  •  2020 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (586.9 KB) Last updated: 25 May 2021 7:51am
  •  2020 Examination (912.0 KB) Last updated: 05 Mar 2021 9:07am
  •  2020 Summary examination report for candidates (111.0 KB) Last updated: 22 Mar 2021 9:38am
  •  2020 Marking key (773.3 KB) Last updated: 05 Mar 2021 9:07am
  •  Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
• General

  The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.

  In the Plant Production Systems General course students learn about and apply operational practices to selected plant enterprises. Students apply natural resources, such as plant varieties, climate, soil and water, to the objective of meeting personal and community needs. They work with food and fibre production systems, applying sustainable farming practices, and using appropriate agricultural technologies. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for post-school options of employment and further training.

  • Types of science inquiry investigations
  • Also available in  Word Format

  Syllabus

  •  General Syllabus Year 11 (284.3 KB) Last updated: 11 Dec 2017 12:38pm
  •  General Syllabus Year 11 (282.5 KB)
  •  General Syllabus Year 12 (330.1 KB) Last updated: 11 Dec 2017 12:43pm
  •  General Syllabus Year 12 (158.2 KB)

  Grading

  • Grade descriptions in Year 11 syllabus

  Support Materials

  •  General Year 12 sample assessment outline (239.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:15pm
  •  General Year 12 sample assessment outline (353.7 KB)
  •  General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (442.2 KB)
  •  General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (427.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:21pm
  •  General Year 12 sample course outline (356.6 KB)
  •  General Year 12 sample course outline (249.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:33pm
  •  General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (519.9 KB)
  •  General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (460.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:48pm
  •  General Year 11 sample course outline (354.0 KB)
  •  General Year 11 sample course outline (248.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:44pm
  •  General Year 11 sample assessment outline (351.5 KB)
  •  General Year 11 sample assessment outline (238.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:33pm

  Externally Set Task Materials 2022

  •  2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (293.9 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2021 8:43am

  Externally Set Task Materials 2021

  •  2021 PPS General EST Unit 3 content (290.1 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:49pm
  •  2021 EST Strong student sample (4.1 MB) Last updated: 29 Nov 2021 12:11pm
  •  2021 EST Strong sample marks collection sheet (103.1 KB) Last updated: 29 Nov 2021 12:11pm
  •  2021 EST Satisfactory student sample (4.5 MB) Last updated: 29 Nov 2021 12:11pm
  •  2021 EST Satisfactory sample marks collection sheet (102.9 KB) Last updated: 29 Nov 2021 12:11pm

  Externally Set Task Materials 2020

  •  2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (315.3 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:50pm

  Externally Set Task Materials 2019

  •  2019 General EST Unit 3 content (152.1 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am

  • Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.

  Externally Set Task Materials 2018

  •  2018 General EST Unit 3 content (144.9 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:40pm

  • Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.

  Externally Set Task Materials 2017

  •  2017 General EST Unit 3 content (165.4 KB)
  •  2017 General EST Unit 3 content (150.5 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:43am

  • Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.

  Externally Set Task Materials 2016

  •  General sample EST marking key (203.4 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:38am
  •  General sample EST marking key (324.9 KB)
  •  General sample EST (229.8 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:38am
  •  General sample EST (367.7 KB)

  • Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.

Syllabus Review

The Authority is reviewing the ATAR syllabuses. For further information, please contact:

Graeme Quelch
Manager, Curriculum and Assessment

Graeme.Quelch@scsa.wa.edu.au