FREE WACE Graduation Requirements and ATAR Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the minimum number of course units required to achieve WACE?

Accepted Answer

20 units.

Answer

16 units.

Answer

18 units.

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24 units.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the ATAR system?

Accepted Answer

Ranks students for university entrance.

Answer

Certifies completion of secondary school.

Answer

Determines eligibility for scholarships.

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Evaluates vocational skills.

Question 3

How many Year 12 units must be included in the 20 required units for WACE?

Accepted Answer

10 units.

Answer

6 units.

Answer

8 units.

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12 units.

Question 4

What percentage of an ATAR course score comes from school-based assessments?

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

25%

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40%

Answer

60%

Question 5

What literacy and numeracy standard is required to graduate with a WACE?

Accepted Answer

Level 3 of the ACSF.

Answer

Level 1 of the ACSF.

Answer

Completion of Year 12.

Answer

Passing any subject with a C grade.

Question 6

What is a requirement for a student’s final ATAR score to be calculated?

Accepted Answer

Complete four ATAR courses.

Answer

Complete three ATAR courses.

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Complete five ATAR courses.

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Achieve a passing grade in one ATAR course.