Indonesian and Literature 2018 HSC exam pack

Students should:

• make notes in the Candidate’s Notes column and transcribe answer on to the allocated lines
• respond in English or Indonesian as stipulated in the question
• use their own words and not translate segments of the text as part of their response
• refer to content and language if required by the question and give examples from the text to support response
• address the key words in the questions fully and appropriately
• support responses with appropriate examples and reference to the texts
• have a thorough knowledge of the prescribed themes and the related issues as well as the prescribed texts for study.

In better responses, students were able to:

• include all relevant information, for example, making reference to both plot and characterisation, rather than just giving excessive detail on one point (Q1a)
• address all key differences in their opinions (Q1b)
• interpret the question carefully (Q1c). This question required students to explicitly link the content and language of each speaker to make conclusions about Ani and Basuki’s personal qualities or characteristics (Q1c)
• compare and contrast the information from the two texts (Q2)
• show comprehension of both texts through the use of supporting examples (Q2)
• write an article using language and style that are suitable for the audience indicated, that is, young people (Q2)
• plan effectively to compose a coherent argument (Q2).

Areas for students to improve include:

• listening for details from both texts
• logically sequencing their response
• using language in a sophisticated way.

Students should:

• respond in either English or Indonesian as required by each question
• address all parts of the question
• use the only lines allocated for the question
• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the texts
• analyse the information in the text or draw a conclusion rather than give a literal translation.

In better responses, students were able to:

• refer to the whole short story when instructed (Q3b, c and d)
• provide a clear explanation about the relationship between the upper and the lower class (Q3b)
• describe how the story of Was depicts empowerment of the lower class (Q3c)
• explain the surprise ending and the irony within (Q3d)
• demonstrate knowledge of the prescribed texts and its techniques (Q4)
• explain the techniques used in both the short story and the film and support them with relevant examples (Q4)
• plan effectively to structure and sequence their response well (Q4)
• show a comprehensive understanding of the parent-child relationship explored in both texts(Q4)
• demonstrate knowledge of the prescribed texts and its techniques (Q5)
• respond with detailed textual reference (Q5)
• reflect and give their own views on all of the opinions presented in the stimulus text (Q5)
• present a convincing argument to support their opinions (Q5).

Areas for students to improve include:

• reading the questions carefully
• demonstrating a clear understanding of the prescribed text
• understanding of the prescribed issues related to the prescribed texts thoroughly
• ensuring the question is read carefully and answered appropriately, avoiding the use of a pre-prepared answer
• developing their ability to analyse the techniques used in the prescribed texts
• engaging deeply with the stimulus text.

Students should:

• demonstrate their understanding of the prescribed theme or issue
• use the correct text type and register
• demonstrate excellent control of grammatical structures and a range of vocabulary
• demonstrate flair and originality in both language and content.

In better responses, students were able to:

• show their understanding of the question and write about how they express their Indonesian identity themselves instead of giving advice (Q6)
• demonstrate a range of ways of showing or expressing their identity that goes beyond mention of batik (Q6)
• include reference to the ‘increasingly global world’ in their answers (Q6)
• address and explore their relationship with society (Q7).

Areas for students to improve include:

• reading widely in order to generate original ideas relating to the prescribed issues
• ensuring a deep knowledge of the relevant prescribed contemporary issues
• responding to the question in particular rather than describing the issues in general
• structuring texts thoughtfully and logically and supporting their response with relevant examples
• sequencing ideas and information in a logical and coherent manner
• revising Indonesian vocabulary, language structures and expressions relating to the prescribed issues.
• ensuring each aspect of the question is addressed.