VCE VCE Study Design and Units

Question 1

What document outlines the curriculum, outcomes, and assessment requirements for each VCE subject?

Accepted Answer

Study design

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Assessment guide

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Course handbook

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Subject outline

Question 2

In VCE, how many units does each study typically consist of?

Accepted Answer

4 units

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2 units

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3 units

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6 units

Question 3

Which units of a VCE study contribute to the ATAR calculation?

Accepted Answer

Units 3 and 4 only

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Units 1 and 2 only

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All four units equally

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Only the final examination unit

Question 4

What is a 'key knowledge' statement in a VCE study design?

Accepted Answer

The content students must understand to demonstrate an outcome

Answer

A list of recommended textbooks

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A teacher's lesson plan template

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A sample examination question

Question 5

In VCE, which organisation publishes and updates study designs?

Accepted Answer

VCAA

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VTAC

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VIT

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ACARA

Question 6

What is the purpose of 'key skills' in a VCE study design?

Accepted Answer

To describe what students should be able to do to demonstrate an outcome

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To list required laboratory equipment

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To outline assessment weightings

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To specify examination formats