VCE VCE Study Design and Units 3

Question 1

What is the maximum number of VCE studies that can contribute to a student's ATAR?

Accepted Answer

6 studies (including English)

Answer

Up to 6 VCE study scores (including a scaled English score) can contribute to the ATAR aggregate.

Question 2

In VCE, what is a 'vocationally-oriented study'?

Accepted Answer

A VCE subject linked to vocational education and training (VET)

Answer

Vocationally-oriented VCE studies are linked to VET (Vocational Education and Training) and can lead to industry credentials as well as the VCE.

Question 3

What does the VCAA examine in a VCE subject's 'scope and sequence'?

Accepted Answer

The breadth of content and the order in which it should be taught

Answer

Scope and sequence describes the range of content covered in a subject and the suggested order for teaching it throughout the year.

Question 4

Which VCE outcome type requires students to conduct a scientific investigation or practical task?

Accepted Answer

Outcome linked to a School-Assessed Task (SAT)

Answer

Some VCE subjects use School-Assessed Tasks (SATs), which assess students' ability to conduct extended practical or investigative work.

Question 5

What is the name of the document students receive upon completing the VCE?

Accepted Answer

Victorian Certificate of Education

Answer

Upon successfully completing their VCE requirements, students receive the Victorian Certificate of Education from VCAA.

VCE - Victorian Certificate of Education Practice Test