ATAR HSC and State Assessment Systems 2

Question 1

In the Victorian VCE, what is a 'study score' and what is its maximum value?

Accepted Answer

A score out of 50 that ranks a student's performance relative to all other students in that subject statewide

Answer

VCE study scores are norm-referenced scores out of 50 showing where a student ranks among all Victorian students who sat that subject.

Question 2

What is the Western Australian equivalent of the HSC, used to calculate the ATAR in that state?

Accepted Answer

WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education)

Answer

The WACE is WA's senior secondary credential; ATAR in WA is derived from WACE results as processed by TISC.

Question 3

In the NSW HSC system, what is the 'examination mark' component?

Accepted Answer

The mark a student receives from the external HSC written exam set and marked by NESA

Answer

The examination mark is awarded for performance in the external HSC exams set centrally by NESA, contributing 50% of the final HSC mark.

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)?

Accepted Answer

The senior secondary credential in Tasmania whose results are processed by UTAS admissions to produce an ATAR

Answer

The TCE is Tasmania's Year 11–12 credential; TASC processes results to calculate an ATAR used by Tasmanian (and interstate) universities.

Question 5

What is the minimum number of HSC units (or equivalent) typically required for an ATAR to be calculated in NSW?

Accepted Answer

8 units from at least 2 courses, with at least 2 units of English

Answer

In NSW, students must complete at least 8 units including at least 2 units of English for an ATAR to be calculated.

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