Chinese Extension 2014 HSC exam pack (archive)
2014 Chinese Extension HSC paper (archived)
Marking guidelines
Marking guidelines are developed with the examination paper and are used by markers to guide their marking of a student's response. The table shows each question and the criteria with each mark or mark range.
Sample answers may also be developed and included in the guidelines to make sure questions assess a student's knowledge and skills, and guide the Supervisor of Marking on the expected nature and scope of a student's response. They are not intended to be exemplary or even complete answers or responses.
HSC marking feedback
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Use the feedback to guide preparation for future examinations. Feedback includes an overview of the qualities of better responses. Feedback may not be provided for every question.
Feedback on practical examination
Characteristics of better responses:
- a coherent and logical argument was maintained with clear articulation
- candidates elaborated with convincing and in-depth illustration within the time frame
- a wide variety of vocabulary and sentence structures were used
- a clear viewpoint was presented that was logically sequenced.
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- candidates could not maintain a cohesive and logical argument
- limited vocabulary and sentence structures were used
- incorrect pronunciation and intonation were used.
Feedback on written examination
Characteristics of better responses:
- an in-depth analysis with relevant textual evidence was presented
- perceptive analyses of Lao Ye’s change of emotions (Q.1c) and Dafan’s feelings (Q.1d) were presented
- candidates expressed the integrity, sense of responsibility or discerning judgement of the council officer in response to the incident mentioned (Q.2)
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- Chinese language was copied from the text
- insufficient textual evidence was provided to support the answers
- not all aspects of the questions were addressed.
Characteristics of better responses:
- a variety of vocabulary and language structures were used
- a sophisticated and comprehensive argument was presented with relevant support
- logical thinking and analytical skills were displayed in the development of an argument.
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- limited vocabulary and sentence structures were used
- certain aspects of the topics were focused on without elaboration
- responses were brief and superficial.
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