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State-Specific ATAR Systems Flashcards

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  1. In Victoria's VCE system, what is the statistical mean of study scores designed to be?

    Answer: 30

    VCE study scores are scaled so that the mean across all students studying a subject is approximately 30 out of a maximum of 50.

  2. Which body oversees the Western Australian WACE curriculum, standards, and assessment?

    Answer: SCSA

    The Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) is responsible for developing and administering the WACE curriculum and assessment in Western Australia.

  3. In Queensland's QCE system, what is the typical split between internal school-based assessment and external examinations for most subjects?

    Answer: 50% internal, 50% external

    Most QCE subjects use a 50/50 split between school-based internal assessment and external QCAA examinations.

  4. How many credits must students complete to be awarded the SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education)?

    Answer: 200 credits

    The SACE requires 200 credits, including a Personal Learning Plan, Stage 1 subjects, and Stage 2 subjects assessed by the SACE Board.

  5. Which tertiary admissions centre calculates the ATAR for students completing the Higher School Certificate (HSC) in New South Wales?

    Answer: UAC

    The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) calculates the ATAR for NSW HSC students based on their scaled HSC marks.

  6. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is responsible for administering which senior secondary qualification?

    Answer: VCE

    The VCAA administers the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), managing curriculum, assessment, and the formal awarding of the qualification.

  7. Which Australian state's ATAR is calculated by TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre) based in Perth?

    Answer: Western Australia

    TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre) is Perth-based and calculates the ATAR for students completing the WACE in Western Australia.