Filipino Continuers 2015 HSC exam pack (archive)
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Filipino Continuers HSC Exam paper - transcript - audio 2015
HSC 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.
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Feedback on practical examination
Conversation
Characteristics of better responses:
- candidates spoke fluently and with correct intonation
- language was manipulated correctly and authentically
- responses were well developed and expressed points of view
- a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures were used.
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- responses were limited
- simple, repetitive language was used
- language was not manipulated appropriately
- a limited range of vocabulary was used.
Discussion
- Characteristics of better responses:
- candidates chose topics which allowed in-depth discussion
- responses were supported with evidence from three texts, one of which was a literary text
- research was linked to the topic.
- Characteristics of weaker responses:
- inappropriate texts were selected
- general knowledge rather than research was presented.
Feedback on written examination
Listening and Responding
Part A
Characteristics of better responses:
- good comprehension skills were demonstrated by providing all details needed to answer the question
- information in texts was used appropriately to answer the question.
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- candidates did not include all information required
- texts were translated rather than used to answer the question.
Part B
- Characteristics of better responses:
- opinions were justified and supported with reference to the text
- well-structured and grammatically correct Filipino was used.
- Characteristics of weaker responses:
- inaccuracies in grammar and a limited range of vocabulary were apparent.
Reading and Responding
Part A
Characteristics of better responses:
- language techniques were identified and explained
- detailed responses demonstrated an understanding of the text.
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- essential information was omitted from the answer
- opinions were not supported with reference to the text.
Part B
Characteristics of better responses:
- a good understanding was demonstrated by including all key elements of the text
- language was manipulated creatively and authentically
- the correct text type was used.
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- grammatical structures were not used correctly
- responses were repetitive and did not address the question.
Writing in Filipino
Characteristics of better responses:
- the correct text type was used
- language was used creatively and authentically
- a range of vocabulary was used and sentences were sequenced coherently.
Characteristics of weaker responses:
- errors in grammar and English syntax were common
- the incorrect text type was used
- the word limit requirements of the task were not met.
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