Filipino Continuers 2016 HSC exam pack (archive)

 Conversation

Characteristics of better responses:

• spoke fluently, confidently and spontaneously
• provided appropriate and extended responses to the questions asked
• used correct grammar and tenses, and a variety of complex sentence structures
• manipulated language to address the questions asked
• used a range of vocabulary appropriate to the topic
• were spoken in the correct register
• expressed an opinion and/or justified a point of view
• used authentic intonation and pronunciation
• standard language of study was used.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• used simple, short sentences or single words
• featured repetitive and/or extended pauses
• showed grammatical errors that were more than minor
• did not express an opinion or justify a point of view
• included English words and expressions
• language was not manipulated to address the question.

Discussion

• Characteristics of better responses:
• demonstrated in-depth research
• demonstrated able scope to propose and articulate a point of view
• accessed a variety of sources
• chose sources that presented different perspectives
• used texts appropriately and consistently to support the point of view
• discussed the processes involved in obtaining information
• analysed how the texts presented the topic and compared the various perspectives
• reflected on the findings and evaluated the effectiveness of the research
• used at least three texts, one of which was a literary text
• used sophisticated language structures with and grammatical accuracy
• candidates reflected upon, evaluated and analysed research.
• Characteristics of weaker responses:
• chose topics that did not allow for in-depth discussion appropriate reference to texts were not made
• over-reliance on general or superficial knowledge or personal experience
• expressed no opinion or point of view
• texts and research were not linked to the topic
• at least three texts in research, one of which was a literary text were not used.

Listening and Responding

Characteristics of better responses:

• questions were answered with detailed and relevant information
• provided evidence of perceptive understanding of aural text
• provided a thorough explanation of the change in Marina’s feelings and justified the answer as to why she is most likely to be hired for the job with excellent reference to the text (Q3).

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• gave a translation of the aural text rather than answering the question
• all the relevant details were not included.

Reading and Responding

Characteristics of better responses:

• recognised the language techniques used in texts and provided examples to support the answer (Q8b)
• demonstrated thorough understanding of the text and used the information and ideas to produce a well-structured letter in Filipino using their own words and expressions (Q9)
• used language expressions and techniques appropriate for the purpose of the task
• candidates persuaded effectively in a reasoned and logical way (Q9).

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• text was translated rather than answering the question
• many expressions and idioms were lifted from the text.

Writing in Filipino

Characteristics of better responses:

• texts showed awareness of context, purpose and audience
• range of vocabulary and language structures appropriate to the question was used
• correct grammar in a sophisticated manner was used
• all the requirements of the task were responded to creatively.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

• showed limited awareness of the purpose and audience of task
• lacked logical organisation of ideas
• limited language expressions appropriate to the requirements of the task were used.