As you may be aware, the External Assessment period for Year 12 students commences on Monday, 24 October 2022. In the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) system, results for General subjects are based on achievement in three internal assessments and one external assessment. This external assessment is:
- common to all schools
- administered under the same conditions, at the same time and on the same day
- developed and marked by the QCAA according to a commonly applied marking scheme.
In General Mathematics and Science subjects, external assessment result contributes 50% to final subject result. In all other General subjects, it contributes 25%. The external assessment result does not scale the internal assessment result.
I have attached copies of the EA Equipment List (PDF, 102KB), the EA Directions for Students (PDF, 133KB) and the EA Timetable (PDF, 167KB) for your ongoing reference. In addition, I have attached a link to the QCAA's “Preparing for external assessment" page, https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/assessment/external-assessment/preparing, where you can find links to past exam papers to assist your child in their study.
Good luck in your final weeks of supporting your child for studying for their external exams. Not long to go now!
If you have any queries/concerns, please contact me on 4037 5223 or ajhow0@eq.edu.au.