Indonesian and Literature 2023 HSC exam pack

Part A

Students should:

• make notes in the Candidate’s Notes column and transcribe their answer on to the allocated lines
• respond in English
• 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 their response
• address the key words in the question, for example, ‘how’, ‘why’, ‘justify’, ‘analyse’ and provide relevant responses
• have knowledge of the prescribed themes and the related issues as well as the prescribed texts for study.

In better responses, students were able to:

• understand the questions and answer appropriately and accurately
• identify the specific details from the text relevant to the answer
• explain the language features and techniques used to convince the father supported with relevant examples (c), for example the language techniques of hyperbole and onomatopoeia
• provide comprehensive responses with relevant details.

Areas for students to improve include:

• being familiar with various language techniques and being able to explain their effects
• listening for specific details
• providing comprehensive responses with relevant and accurate details.

Part B

Students should:

• respond in Indonesian as indicated in the question
• use their own words and not translate segments of the text as part of their response
• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the prescribed themes and the related issues raised in the texts
• support their response with appropriate examples and textual references
• ensure their response provides all the relevant information to fully answer the question
• manipulate the language authentically according to the context, purpose and audience of the question
• apply the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• adhere to the suggested number of words and/or characters.

In better responses, students were able to:

• synthesise the information from both texts
• compare and contrast all aspects of the issue raised in both texts
• write in the correct text type and use language that is appropriate for the text type, context and audience, that is, a report for a local Indonesian magazine.

Areas for students to improve include:

• listening for details from both texts
• using features and language appropriate for a report
• using correct language structures and a variety of vocabulary to compare and contrast.

Part A

Students should:

• respond in either English or Indonesian as required by the question
• address all parts of the question
• identify the key issue(s) and provide examples to substantiate their response when asked to analyse or evaluate information
• demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the prescribed texts, themes and prescribed issues
• use appropriate textual references to support their ideas and point(s) of view
• structure and sequence information and ideas in a coherent and logical manner
• demonstrate control of vocabulary and appropriate language structures
• avoid giving a literal translation of text(s) as part of the response
• use only the lines allocated for the question.

In better responses, students were able to:

• describe Ben’s Perfecto correctly (Q3a)
• describe the character in the short story who has everything (Q3b)
• explain the significance of the coffee cards and what they symbolise in the short story (Q3c)
• explain the significance of Pak Seno’s role in changing Ben’s philosophy of life (Q3d)
• identify and discuss the contrast between tradition and modernity in the prescribed text (Q4)
• identify and analyse the language techniques used in the prescribed text (Q4).
   

Areas for students to improve include:

• being familiar with the main plot and the significant details in the prescribed text (Q3 and Q4)
• providing clear and comprehensive responses supported with relevant details from the prescribed text (Q3)
• being familiar with the characters and their relationship with each other (Q3d)
• understanding how tradition and modernity are represented in the prescribed text (Q4)
• using appropriate textual references to support their analysis of the prescribed text (Q4).

Part B

Students should:

• respond in Indonesian only
• apply the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• take a stance on the issue(s) raised in the text and substantiate a point of view with evidence from the text
• demonstrate understanding of the whole text
• demonstrate control of vocabulary and appropriate language structures.

In better responses, students were able to:

• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the issues raised in the text
• provide a convincing argument supported by real examples
• demonstrate an excellent control of vocabulary and language structures
• use features and language appropriate for the text type and the context, that is, a blog post.

Areas for students to improve include:

• addressing the issue(s) raised in the stimulus text
• providing relevant examples to support the argument
• using correct language structures and a variety of vocabulary to express ideas.

Students should:

• apply the conventions of the type of text required by the question
• maintain appropriate register
• write on the issue(s) addressed in the question
• demonstrate originality in the development and sequence of information and ideas
• demonstrate control of vocabulary and language structures suitable to the issue(s) discussed in their response
• adhere to the word and/or character limit of the question.

In better responses, students were able to:

• show perceptive understanding of the contemporary issue(s) (Q6)
• discuss the topic of Indonesia as a global power in the world supported by relevant examples (Q6)
• use features and language appropriate for the text type and the context, that is, a speech competition organised by the Indonesian Embassy.

Areas for students to improve include:

• using appropriate language for the text type, that is, a speech
• manipulating language to engage the audience
• using a wider range of ideas in the response.