Indonesian Continuers 2018 HSC exam pack

Conversation

Students should:

• listen to the whole question rather than using only cue words in the question, this should potentially avoid the situation where students give responses that broadly relate to the topic without answering the question asked
• develop their skills in manipulating content in order to answer the actual question posed by the examiner
• go into the examination well prepared and very familiar with the examination format and the demands of the examination
• be comfortable with correcting themselves if they realise they have made a pronunciation or grammatical error.

In better responses, students were able to:

• demonstrate authentic pronunciation and intonation
• give responses that are reflective not just descriptive
• manipulate language by responding competently to less predictable questions
• engage effectively with the examiner across a range of syllabus topics
• state their opinions and provide explanations and justifications
• use a variety of linking words which allows the conversation to flow naturally and effectively
• provide cultural references.

Areas for students to improve include:

• responding specifically to the question asked rather than giving a general response related to the key cue words used in the question
• using a broad range of vocabulary and a variety of sentence structures
• refraining from over-repetition of favourite words and phrases
• refraining from dominating the conversation with long, pre-prepared materials
• including appropriate cultural references in responses.

Students should:

• read the question carefully and address all parts of the question in their response
• make notes in the Candidates Notes column on the right-hand side of the page
• transcribe notes to be used in response from the Candidates Notes column to the space provided for the question
• use the number of lines as an indication of required length of response
• support their responses with reference to relevant content and language, using their own words
• avoid translating the text as part of their response.

In better responses, students were able to:

• identify key vocabulary, for example, tertawa (Q2)
• compare Iwan and Tuti’s, plans giving both similarities as well as the differences in their response (Q3)
• provide details and information from the text to support their explanation of Yanti’s uncertainty (Q6)
• summarise their answer giving only relevant details (Q7)
• account for Ali’s attitude change with detailed reference to the points made by both speakers throughout the conversation (Q8)
• demonstrate a holistic understanding of texts as well as understand specific information
• respond using their own and did not provide a translation of the text in answer to the question.

Areas for students to improve include:

• ensuring that both similarities and differences are discussed when asked to compare (Q3)
• synthesising the information from the text and summarising instead of giving a detailed response with examples when asked to summarise (Q7)
• supporting responses with evidence and examples from the text
• using dictionary appropriately find the correct meaning of word or words for the context
• proofreading responses so that they make sense and are not contradictory.

Part A

Students should:

• use only the lines or space beneath the question for the response
• support their responses with reference to content and language, using their own words
• be succinct in their responses, addressing the relevant details required by the question and avoid repetition
• focus on key words in the question, for example ‘how …     ?’ and respond in relation to context of text
• demonstrate an understanding of the whole text and respond with relevant information and ideas
• analyse the information in the text and draw a conclusion or justify a point of view rather than give a literal translation of text
• use the dictionary appropriately to find the correct meaning of the word(s) or expressions in context.

In better responses, students were able to:

• identify what the proposed changes to the market were, and give a thorough account of why these changes were occurring (Q9c)
• support their response with examples and reference to the text when asked to account or indicate ‘how’ (Q9d)
• show their understanding of Indonesian quotes by explaining relevance or significance within the text, using their own words (Q10a and b)
• demonstrate their understanding of the phrase sikap toleransi terhadap budaya lain belum konsisten by contrasting the positive results of globalisation with the continuing existence of discrimination and prejudice (Q10b)
• give detailed examples of the success of multiculturalism in the author’s community, and then link this to the larger concepts of cooperation and harmony (Q10d)
• support their response by providing examples from and reference to the text in relation to the effectiveness of both language devices and content (Q10e)
• ensuring that the details in their answer are relevant to the question being asked.

Areas for students to improve include:

• using the dictionary appropriately to find the correct meaning of the word or words for the context of the text
• editing responses to avoid repetition and avoid re-using responses from other questions
• using own words or paraphrasing to show understanding of quotes from text
• avoid using translated segments from texts as their own response.

Part B

Students should:

• demonstrate an understanding of the whole text
• plan effectively to organise their thoughts, paying attention to purpose, audience, context and type of text required in question
• accurately use a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures
• respond to a variety of elements within the text to demonstrate their understanding of the text
• write accurately, using a wide range of authentic vocabulary and sentence structures.

In better responses, students were able to:

• demonstrate an excellent understanding of the whole text by addressing in depth all the key points
• manipulate language authentically and creatively, using sophisticated vocabulary and appropriate idiomatic expressions
• use correct grammatical structures and syntax
• respond using original ideas and not simply translating original text
• sequence their ideas logically, using appropriate conventions of language.

Areas for students to improve include:

• using the dictionary accurately to select correct vocabulary items and affixation for the context of the question
• ensuring they select and consistently use correct pronouns throughout their response, for example, kita vs kami, saya vs aku, kamu vs Anda.

Students should:

• ensure they address the requirements of the question including correct use of register and type of text
• use the dictionary effectively by selecting vocabulary to suit the context
• demonstrate an ability to manipulate language to suit the requirements of the task
• commence and conclude the response appropriately
• plan their response to ensure a clear structure and sequence
• proofread and edit their text.           

In better responses, students were able to:

• write appropriately using the conventions for the text type required
• use a variety of appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures
• write in a logical and coherent manner and demonstrate a sequential progression from one idea to the next
• use the appropriate language and expressions to demonstrate reflection
• demonstrate an understanding of Indonesian grammar by accurately using a range of affixation, for example, the difference between sehat / kesehatan; berguna / menggunakan; berhasil / hasil sukses.

Areas for students to improve include using:

• revising appropriate use of pronouns throughout response
• use dictionary appropriately to ensure correct word(s) or expressions are used in the context of the question, for example, telpon / ditelpon; menghubungi / dihubungi
• revising vocabulary, expressions and idiomatic expressions that relate to the topic in the syllabus
• revising rules of grammar and sentence structures
• organising the text in a coherent and logical manner.