VCE Study Design and Units Flashcards

What must students successfully complete to receive a VCE certificate?

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.

What does 'S' (satisfactory) mean on a VCE result?

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.

What is the difference between VCE Units 1–2 and Units 3–4?

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.

In VCE, what is a 'school-based assessment' task formally called?

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.

Which VCE entity is responsible for moderating school-based SAC results to ensure statewide consistency?

Answer: VCAA

VCAA applies a statistical moderation process to school-assessed results to ensure fair comparison across all schools statewide.

Can VCE students study a subject as an 'accelerated' student in Year 10?

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.