VCE VCE Examinations and SACs

Question 1

In which month are VCE end-of-year examinations typically held in Victoria?

Accepted Answer

October–November

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August–September

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December–January

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June–July

Question 2

What is the purpose of the 'reading time' at the start of a VCE exam?

Accepted Answer

To allow students to read the paper without writing before time begins

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To let students write their name on the answer sheet

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To give students time to request extra paper

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To allow latecomers to enter the examination room

Question 3

What is the consequence of receiving an 'N' (not satisfactory) result for a unit in VCE?

Accepted Answer

The student does not receive credit for that unit toward the VCE

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The student's ATAR is reduced by 5 points

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The student must repeat the entire year

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The student is disqualified from sitting the exam

Question 4

In a VCE examination, what is typically required if a student needs to use the bathroom?

Accepted Answer

They must raise their hand and be accompanied by a supervisor

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They are not permitted to leave the room under any circumstances

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They must wait until reading time ends

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They sign out and return within 5 minutes unaccompanied

Question 5

What is the term for the scaled combination of SAC and exam scores that determines a student's rank within a VCE subject?

Accepted Answer

Study score

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Raw score

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Subject mark

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Academic rating

Question 6

What is 'derived examination score' (DES) in the context of VCE examinations?

Accepted Answer

A calculated exam score for students unable to sit an exam due to illness or misadventure

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A score awarded to students who repeat a subject

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An exam score calculated from practice test results

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A predicted score based on SAC performance only