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

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?

Accepted Answer

SCSA

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

50% internal, 50% external

Answer

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)?

Accepted Answer

200 credits

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

UAC

Answer

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

(ATAR) Australian Tertiary Admission Rank Practice Test

(ATAR) Australian Tertiary Admission Rank Practice Test

ATAR State-Specific ATAR Systems 2