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

    Answer: 6 studies (including English)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Answer: Outcome linked to a School-Assessed Task (SAT)

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

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

    Answer: Victorian Certificate of Education

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

  6. In VCE, which body administers and oversees the end-of-year written examinations?

    Answer: VCAA

    VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority) is responsible for setting, administering, and marking all VCE end-of-year examinations.

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