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**Welcome to Yr 7 2012 H.S.I.E. Learning Preparation**
**What is HSIE Learning Preparation?**

//One of the biggest challenges for students starting Yr 7 is the homework. This tends to be especially true in HSIE, where there is lots of content to be covered. This year the HSIE department are looking at homework in a new way! The work you do at home for HSIE this year will **be preparing you for what you are about to do**, rather than reviewing what you have completed in class. Your learning preparation will need to be completed before you start a topic or unit and your teacher will be checking your preparation as they work through the unit or topic.// **How is learning preparation different to homework?**

//Every two weeks you will be given a set of work to complete. This work is preparation for the learning that will take place in your HSIE lessons. You are not expected to get all the tasks correct and sometimes the tasks may be to challenging. So unlike homework, it is O.K. not to finish!, but you must give it a go. We hope your preparation might help you come up with some great questions in the classroom. It will also give you an idea of specific areas that you will need help with.//

//You will be able to complete the work at your own pace and when you have time. It will be due once every two weeks, so it should never be a ‘night before’ task.// **Who can I ask for help?**

//Remember the idea is to get you thinking, your teacher will not expect you to complete all the tasks. But if you are really stuck you can see your HSIE teacher, Mrs Midwinter or Mrs Boyd. We can also be contacted through email.//