The Victorian Certificate of Education: English as a Second Language Examination Specifications
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Written examination – End of year
Introduction
The VCE English as a Second Language (ESL) examination is to be prepared, from 2009–2014, according to the following Examination specifications and criteria. The examination paper is designed to assess the key knowledge and key skills which underpin the Outcomes for Unit 3 and Unit 4 (VCE English/English as a Second Language Study Design). The sample examination provides an indication of the type and range of questions teachers and students can expect on the English as a Second Language (ESL) examination from and including 2009. The VCE English/English as a Second Language Study Design was revised in 2006. Unit 3 and Unit 4 were accredited to commence in 2008. Teachers should refer to the revised VCE English/English as a Second Language Study Design for all information about Areas of Study, Outcomes and Advice to Teachers. Teachers should refer to the Examination section of the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook and to the VCAA Bulletin VCE, VET and VCAL for further advice.
Examination specifications
Overall conditions The examination will be sat at a time and date to be set annually by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. There will be 15 minutes reading time and 180 minutes writing time. VCAA examination rules will apply. Details of these rules are published annually in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook. The examination will be marked by a panel appointed by the VCAA. The examination will contribute 50 per cent to the Study Score. Content All key knowledge and skills in Unit 3 Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 and Unit 4 Outcomes 1 and 2 are assessable. Each student response in each section of the examination will be assessed against the examination criteria for that section. Approved materials and equipment An English and/or bilingual printed dictionary is allowed in the examination. Format The examination will be in a task book. Students will respond by writing in
Written examination – End of year
Introduction
The VCE English as a Second Language (ESL) examination is to be prepared, from 2009–2014, according to the following Examination specifications and criteria. The examination paper is designed to assess the key knowledge and key skills which underpin the Outcomes for Unit 3 and Unit 4 (VCE English/English as a Second Language Study Design). The sample examination provides an indication of the type and range of questions teachers and students can expect on the English as a Second Language (ESL) examination from and including 2009. The VCE English/English as a Second Language Study Design was revised in 2006. Unit 3 and Unit 4 were accredited to commence in 2008. Teachers should refer to the revised VCE English/English as a Second Language Study Design for all information about Areas of Study, Outcomes and Advice to Teachers. Teachers should refer to the Examination section of the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook and to the VCAA Bulletin VCE, VET and VCAL for further advice.
Examination specifications
Overall conditions The examination will be sat at a time and date to be set annually by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. There will be 15 minutes reading time and 180 minutes writing time. VCAA examination rules will apply. Details of these rules are published annually in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook. The examination will be marked by a panel appointed by the VCAA. The examination will contribute 50 per cent to the Study Score. Content All key knowledge and skills in Unit 3 Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 and Unit 4 Outcomes 1 and 2 are assessable. Each student response in each section of the examination will be assessed against the examination criteria for that section. Approved materials and equipment An English and/or bilingual printed dictionary is allowed in the examination. Format The examination will be in a task book. Students will respond by writing in