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VCE/VCAL Information
Evening
15/2/2018
Prayer
Father in Heaven,
Look over us this evening as we seek to understand our
children’s education.
Guide us in ways that will enhance their study and their
self-worth.
Help us to calm our anxieties and fears so that those for
whom we care
can learn from us the wisdom and patience required to
succeed
as members of our community.
Amen
Acronyms Galore VCAA Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority ATAR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank VCE Victorian Certificate of Education VCAL Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning VET Vocational Education and Training VATE Victorian Association for the Teaching of English PAM Parent Access Module PTI Parent Teacher Interview VTAC Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre DC Damascus College SAC School Assessed Coursework SAT School Assessed Task
VCAA Important Dates for 2018 SEAs application due Monday 26th of February 2018 General Achievement Test (GAT) (Any student completing a 3-4 subject is required to sit the GAT) Wednesday 13th of June 2018, 10.00 am – 1.15 pm Trial Exams (Compulsory for all students completing a 3-4 subject) Wednesday 26thth – Thursday 27th of September 2018 and Tuesday 2nd – Thursday 4th of October 2018 (Week 1 and 2 of holidays) Performance and Languages oral examinations and Extended Investigation: Oral presentation Monday 8th of October 2016 – Sunday 4th of November 2018 October/November Year 12 written examinations Wednesday 31st of October 2018 – Wednesday 21st of November 2018
What is some of the common
terminology?
• A VCE subject is called a study.
• Most studies have four units
• Each unit lasts one semester or half-year.
• Units 1 and 2 are usually taken in Year 11.
• Units 3 and 4 are usually taken in year 12.
• Traditionally unit 1 is taken in semester 1
of the year and unit 2 in the second
semester of the year.
School Processes
Attendance:
• It is expected that a VCE/VCAL student will attend all classes
• VCAA states that all VCE/VCAL units require 50 hours of class time
• Is essential for authentication of work
• If absent due to illness please obtain a medical certificate return it
to the office
• Learning outcomes can be failed due to unexplained absences
Assessment:
• School Assessed Coursework
• School Assessment Tasks
• Exams (Internal Year 11, External year 12)
Missed School Based Assessment
Procedure
If a school assessment task is missed special provision will be given for;
• Approved School related activities
• Illness (Copy of doctors certificate required with submission of form,
original to Office)
• Personal/family issues eg. Funeral (Newspaper notice, Statutory
Declaration or Professional report)
Special provision will not be granted for things like;
• Sitting a Learner’s permit, driver’s licence, taking driving lessons
• Family holidays
• music concerts or formal dances.
In those instances a student will receive a zero for the task
Missed School Based Assessment
Procedure
Students are required to complete the form below; (Can be
collected from VCE coordinator)
Missed School Based Assessment
Procedure
• Submit the completed form with all relevant documentation
to the VCE coordinator
Missed SACs are rescheduled to the nearest Monday or
Wednesday at 3:30pm in the LibraryUnderperforming Students 3 Letters can be sent to parents. • Unsatisfactory completion of work • Failure to submit work • Progress concern for SAT
Special Provision – Throughout the
Year
If a student is disadvantaged by an illness or situation that impedes the
learning process, then Special Provision is available.
Situations that could affect a student’s performance:
• An acute or chronic illness (physical or psychological)
• Any factors relating to personal environment
• An impairment or disability
• Personal circumstances
• Hearing, vision or learning disabilities.
Provision could include:
• Additional time for completion of work
• Use of a laptop
Application forms available from the VCE Co-ordinatorSpecial Provision – End of Year
Exams
Students who are disadvantaged may apply for Special Exam Arrangements (SEA).
Examples of these include:
• Rest breaks
• Permission to take medication
• Use of a laptop
Applications can be collected from the VCE coordinator and are due back by Monday
26th February
Students who are affected by unforeseen circumstances up to 2 weeks before
the exams (eg illness, car accident or death in the family) may apply for a
Derived Examination Score (DES). There is no guarantee of this being
successful.General Achievement Test (GAT)
VCAA requires that all students enrolled in one or more VCE Units
3−4 sequence or VCE VET scored Unit 3 and 4 sequence are
required to sit the General Achievement Test (GAT)
Date: Wednesday 13th June 2018, 10.00 am – 1.15 pm
Purpose:
• The statistical moderation of School-based Assessments
• Checking the accuracy of student scores in external
assessment
• The calculation of a Derived Exam Score.What’s Needed for the VCAL
Certificate
Successful completion of;
• Numeracy Outcomes
• Literacy Outcomes
• Work Related Skills Outcomes
• Personal Development Outcomes
• VET course
• VCE unit
• 180 hours work placement (Per year)
Levels
• Foundation
• Intermediate
• SeniorBasic Structure
VCAA sets the requirements:
• Classwork - school/home/research/assignments/etc
• SACs - specific tasks which are given a number score
• SATs – specific tasks designed to meet VCAA criteria and given a
number score given
Classwork is important as it contributes to the SACs and SATs in a
direct way
All subjects are assessed as ‘S’ (Satisfactory) or ‘N’ (Not Satisfactory
Students pass a subject by receiving an ‘S’. (An ‘N’ means not a
pass)What’s Needed for the VCE
Certificate
Minimum of 16 units successfully completed
• Minimum of 8 units (4 Subjects) from year 12
• At least 3 units from English including unit 3-4 English
How an ATAR is obtained
• English, and
• Next 3 best subjects study scores
Most students will have an additional 1 or 2 subjects
which contribute an additional 10% for each subjectWhat happens with the Subjects
For each subject (VCAA):
SAC/SAT scores + Nov Exam score Study Score
VCAA sends the study scores to VTAC
Study scores are combined ATAR
ATAR is a ranking between 0 and 99.95
Example:
A student with an ATAR of 70.00 means that the university ranking
system places them is in the top 30% of candidates for universityWhy Ranking?
Concerns:
Students are ranked amongst 10s of thousands of
students
(Victorians and interstate)
Subjects may be “scaled” up or down because they
are perceived to be of varying difficultyHow study scores work
Students get ranked highest to lowest
Median score is 30 (50% of the state will receive a score above
30 and the others below)
What a study score would look like if broken down to 100
students
Study
45+ 40 35 30 25 20 Less
Score than 20
Number
2 7 17 27 25 15 7
of
studentsWhere are we headed?
Students must be asking the following questions:
• What is my preferred career?
• Which tertiary institution is best for me?
• Am I doing the right subjects and for the right
reasons?
• What do I need to do to get there?
How can our students do the best they can?
Education is a three way partnership:
student – family – schoolUniversity/TAFE Courses
Students apply for courses directly through VTAC who then offers students
courses based on their ATAR score.
Apply for Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) - Selection officers may take
into account educational disadvantages for instance location
Example:
For a particular course at LaTrobe Uni, of the students who apply those
with the highest ATAR scores are accepted until the quota is reached.
La Trobe University: Bachelor of Biomedical Science ATAR 80.05 in 2015
One of the major goals is for students to maximise their ATAR score.Optimising results • Complete holiday homework • Get a head start on English novels • Ask subject teacher for assistance • Attend revision sessions teachers offer • Stay up to date with work • Complete weekly homework books if prescribed • Complete practice exams • Create a study timetable • Attend external VCE lectures • Attend English practice exams Keeping track of school-work • Use office 365 (Work saved to cloud accessed anywhere)
2017 Year 12 Students
Alicia Mewett2017 Year 12 Students
Flynn JamiesonWhat can YOU do to help?
PARENTS' VCE GUIDE The Age (March 26, 2003)
• Help your child to set realistic goals (make sure � Guide, support and encourage your child.
they are their goals, not yours) � Don't nag.
• Be understanding about the pressures your � Don't tell them they will fail if they don't work harder.
child may feel in relation to VCE/VCAL. � Encourage healthy eating, regular exercise and plenty
Acknowledge these feelings and be available
for discussion regarding this. of sleep.
• Make sure your child has an opportunity to still � Take their efforts seriously.
have a life outside of study, encourage a � Create an effective work space in the house.
balance. � Take a whole-family approach to supporting the
• Create a study timetable together and display student.
it on the fridge, so everyone understands the � Don't overload them with domestic chores.
expectation during study times.
� Let them know that you're there when they need you.
• Discuss with siblings the importance of
allowing their brother/sister to have distraction � Encourage them to believe in themselves.
free study time. � Remind them of their goals.
• Learn about and understand the VCE/VCAL � Give them positive feedback whenever possible.
system � Remember the VCE is about them, not you.
• Acknowledge your child’s hard work and the � Encourage them to take study breaks when necessary.
effort they are putting into their study. � Help them put the year in perspective.
� Keep an eye on their emotional health; look for changes
in sleeping or eating and see your local doctor if
concerned.• Smiling Mind
Resources
• Studies have suggested that engaging in just short periods of mindfulness
daily can reduce stress, increase focus, reduce anxiety and boost memory.
• Available on computer and as a phone app.
• The Desk www.thedesk.org.au
• Assists with study skills, organisation and stress management
• This tool is designed for Tertiary students however is very useful for
students completing high school and is very user friendly
• Numerous other apps for creating timetables, study tips, assisting
with sleep, relaxation etc.
• Surviving Year 12- Michael Carr Greg
• BeyondBlue have fact sheets on their website about surviving year
12 for both parents and students
https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/do-something-about-
it/surviving-year-12Support Sessions • The College Counsellors will be running sessions, during lunch times in week 6 & 8 • Allows students to sit and talk to us, ask questions, gain practical assistance and practice the skills we teach them • Students can make individual appointments with us via email or text, as well as through their TA or House Leader
College Counsellors Christie Stevens c.stevens@damascus.vic.edu.au 5337 2369 Jessica Dunstan j.dunstan@damascus.vic.edu.au 5337 2224 Booking an appointment Counsellor@damascus.vic.edu.au 0437 302 744
College Counsellors Christie Stevens c.stevens@damascus.vic.edu.au 5337 2369 Jessica Dunstan j.dunstan@damascus.vic.edu.au 5337 2224 Booking an appointment Counsellor@damascus.vic.edu.au 0437 302 744
Teachers who can assist Matthew Hallowell (VCE Co-ordinator) m.hallowell@damascus.vic.edu.au 5337 2386 Tom Inverarity (Applied Learning Co-ordinator) t.inverarity@damascus.vic.edu.au 5337 2315 Ashwin Pillai (Assistant Principal – Learning & Teaching) a.pillai@damascus.vic.edu.au 5337 2374 Jo Lawrence (Careers Co-ordinator) j.lawrence@damascus.vic.edu.au 5337 2340
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