ATAR State-Specific ATAR Systems 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

25

Answer

35

Answer

40

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

SCSA

Answer

NESA

Answer

VCAA

Answer

SACE Board

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

50% internal, 50% external

Answer

25% internal, 75% external

Answer

75% internal, 25% external

Answer

100% external

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

200 credits

Answer

100 credits

Answer

150 credits

Answer

250 credits

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

UAC

Answer

SATAC

Answer

VTAC

Answer

TISC

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

VCE

Answer

HSC

Answer

WACE

Answer

SACE

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Western Australia

Answer

Victoria

Answer

South Australia

Answer

Queensland