ATAR State-Specific ATAR Systems 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Victoria's VCE system, what is the statistical mean of study scores designed to be?
- 25
- 30 (Correct answer)
- 35
- 40
Correct 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.
Question 2: Which body oversees the Western Australian WACE curriculum, standards, and assessment?
- NESA
- VCAA
- SCSA (Correct answer)
- SACE Board
Correct answer: SCSA
The Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) is responsible for developing and administering the WACE curriculum and assessment in Western Australia.
Question 3: In Queensland's QCE system, what is the typical split between internal school-based assessment and external examinations for most subjects?
- 25% internal, 75% external
- 50% internal, 50% external (Correct answer)
- 75% internal, 25% external
- 100% external
Correct answer: 50% internal, 50% external
Most QCE subjects use a 50/50 split between school-based internal assessment and external QCAA examinations.
Question 4: How many credits must students complete to be awarded the SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education)?
- 100 credits
- 150 credits
- 200 credits (Correct answer)
- 250 credits
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which tertiary admissions centre calculates the ATAR for students completing the Higher School Certificate (HSC) in New South Wales?
- SATAC
- VTAC
- UAC (Correct answer)
- TISC
Correct answer: UAC
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) calculates the ATAR for NSW HSC students based on their scaled HSC marks.
Question 6: The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is responsible for administering which senior secondary qualification?
- HSC
- WACE
- VCE (Correct answer)
- SACE
Correct answer: VCE
The VCAA administers the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), managing curriculum, assessment, and the formal awarding of the qualification.
Question 7: Which Australian state's ATAR is calculated by TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre) based in Perth?
- Victoria
- Western Australia (Correct answer)
- South Australia
- Queensland
Correct answer: Western Australia
TISC (Tertiary Institutions Service Centre) is Perth-based and calculates the ATAR for students completing the WACE in Western Australia.
ATAR State-Specific ATAR Systems 2
In Victoria's VCE system, what is the statistical mean of study scores designed to be?