VCE VCE Study Design and Units 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What must students successfully complete to receive a VCE certificate?
- At least 16 units, including Units 3 and 4 of an English study (Correct answer)
- Exactly 20 units across 5 subjects
- 10 Units 3–4 sequences
- Any 12 units from approved VCE studies
Correct answer: At least 16 units, including Units 3 and 4 of an English study
To receive a VCE, students must complete at least 16 units, including satisfactory completion of a Units 3 and 4 English sequence.
Question 2: What does 'S' (satisfactory) mean on a VCE result?
- The student has demonstrated all outcomes for that unit (Correct answer)
- The student achieved above 50% on all tasks
- The student passed the end-of-year exam
- The student scored in the top half of the cohort
Correct answer: The student has demonstrated all outcomes for that unit
An 'S' result means the student has satisfactorily demonstrated all required outcomes for the unit, regardless of grades on individual tasks.
Question 3: What is the difference between VCE Units 1–2 and Units 3–4?
- Units 3–4 are graded and contribute to ATAR; Units 1–2 are only S/N graded (Correct answer)
- Units 1–2 are harder than Units 3–4
- Units 3–4 have no examinations
- Units 1–2 require SACs; Units 3–4 do not
Correct answer: Units 3–4 are graded and contribute to ATAR; Units 1–2 are only S/N graded
Units 1–2 are assessed as satisfactory or not satisfactory, while Units 3–4 generate graded study scores that contribute to the ATAR.
Question 4: In VCE, what is a 'school-based assessment' task formally called?
- SAC (School-Assessed Coursework) or SAT (School-Assessed Task) (Correct answer)
- Internal examination
- Portfolio assessment
- Criterion-referenced task
Correct answer: SAC (School-Assessed Coursework) or SAT (School-Assessed Task)
School-based assessments in VCE are formally called SACs (School-Assessed Coursework) or SATs (School-Assessed Tasks), depending on the subject.
Question 5: Which VCE entity is responsible for moderating school-based SAC results to ensure statewide consistency?
- VCAA (Correct answer)
- Individual schools
- VTAC
- The Australian Curriculum Assessment Authority
Correct answer: VCAA
VCAA applies a statistical moderation process to school-assessed results to ensure fair comparison across all schools statewide.
Question 6: Can VCE students study a subject as an 'accelerated' student in Year 10?
- Yes, with school and VCAA approval (Correct answer)
- No, VCE can only begin in Year 11
- Yes, but only for vocational subjects
- No, students must complete all four units in two years
Correct answer: Yes, with school and VCAA approval
Students may complete VCE subjects in Year 10 on an accelerated basis, subject to school and VCAA approval.
VCE VCE Study Design and Units 2
What must students successfully complete to receive a VCE certificate?