FREE WACE Assessment and Examination Criteria Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the minimum literacy and numeracy requirement for achieving WACE?

Accepted Answer

Level 3 of the ACSF.

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Level 1 of the ACSF.

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Completion of Year 12 only.

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Passing any one course in WACE.

Question 2

Which statement about graded assessments in WACE is correct?

Accepted Answer

Assessments are graded A to E.

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Grades are only awarded in ATAR courses.

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Only numerical scores are provided.

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Grades are optional for non-ATAR subjects.

Question 3

What is the role of the EST (Externally Set Task) in General courses?

Accepted Answer

It provides external validation of student performance.

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It replaces all internal assessments.

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It is a university entrance test.

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It assesses extracurricular achievements.

Question 4

What is the minimum number of C grades required across Year 11 and Year 12 to achieve a WACE?

Accepted Answer

14 C grades, including at least six in Year 12.

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10 C grades.

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18 C grades.

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20 C grades across both years.

Question 5

How are ATAR course scores calculated for university entrance?

Accepted Answer

50% school assessments and 50% external exams.

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100% based on external exams.

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75% school assessments and 25% exams.

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Only school-based assessments are used.

Question 6

What is a key feature of the WACE examinations?

Accepted Answer

They are standardized and state-administered.

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They are optional for ATAR courses.

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They are only graded locally.

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They are graded entirely by schools.