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[Trebla]

except the HSC is at the end of the day is testing booksmart, not practical skills. Hence why it culminates as a final external paper.

Not really. Have a read of the learning outcomes expected of the syllabus. Whilst it may be weighted more to theory, it is intended to be more all-rounded. Consider the HSC from an educator’s perspective, not just from a narrow-minded ATAR ranking point of view.

Every subject’s syllabus has a set of learning outcomes and for some they vary from theoretical to practical. Those learning outcomes must be formally assessed at least once to contribute to your HSC mark. Some of these are not possible to assess through the actual HSC exam, so internal practical assessments play that role.

If NESA was awash with a tonne of money and specialist education staff then it would be better to standardise practical exams across the entire state. Unfortunately NESA isn’t loaded, so internal assessments are the next best thing.

 

[coolcat6778]

Not really. Have a read of the learning outcomes expected of the syllabus. Whilst it may be weighted more to theory, it is intended to be more all-rounded. Consider the HSC from an educator’s perspective, not just from a narrow-minded ATAR ranking point of view.

Every subject’s syllabus has a set of learning outcomes and for some they vary from theoretical to practical. Those learning outcomes must be formally assessed at least once to contribute to your HSC mark. Some of these are not possible to assess through the actual HSC exam, so internal practical assessments play that role.

If NESA was awash with a tonne of money and specialist education staff then it would be better to standardise practical exams across the entire state. Unfortunately NESA isn’t loaded, so internal assessments are the next best thing.

The nsw syllabus is awfully written with many omissions, considering that many key terminology tested in the hsc exam isn't even present in the syllabus

 

[jane1820]

The nsw syllabus is awfully written with many omissions, considering that many key terminology tested in the hsc exam isn't even present in the syllabus

literally the english advanced mod b question last yr
'artistry and integrity' pack it up gang