HSC Grading and Evaluation Criteria 2

Question 1

In the HSC, what does an ATAR of 99.95 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The student ranked in the top 0.05% of their age group

Answer

An ATAR of 99.95 means the student performed better than 99.95% of their eligible age cohort.

Question 2

Which of the following subjects is typically classified as a Category B subject for ATAR purposes in most states?

Accepted Answer

Physical Education

Answer

Physical Education is commonly a Category B subject, meaning it can count toward the ATAR but with limitations on how many Category B units are included.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the HSC examination mark moderation process?

Accepted Answer

To align school assessment marks with external exam performance

Answer

Moderation scales school-based assessment marks so they are consistent with how that school's cohort performed on the external exam.

Question 4

A student receives a study score of 35 in a subject. What does this broadly indicate?

Accepted Answer

The student is in approximately the top 25–30% of that subject

Answer

A study score of 35 places a student roughly in the top 25–30% of all students who sat that subject.

Question 5

Which component is NOT typically included in calculating a student's HSC subject mark?

Accepted Answer

Attendance record

Answer

Attendance is not a graded component; HSC marks are based on assessments, exams, and where relevant, practical or oral components.

(HSC) Higher School Certificate test Practice Test

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HSC Grading and Evaluation Criteria 2