Performance band descriptions for Japanese Extension
HSC performance band descriptions for Japanese Extension summarise the knowledge, understanding and skills typically demonstrated by students at each band level. NESA uses these holistic descriptions to report a student's level of achievement in the HSC exam.
Band E4
The typical performance in this band:
- formulates a sophisticated argument
- sustains written and spoken argument with a high level of competence
- demonstrates a sophisticated and extensive knowledge of vocabulary and language structures
- uses complex and varied language to develop a range of ideas and opinions
- responds to and evaluates texts critically and sensitively.
Band E3
The typical performance in this band:
- formulates a detailed and well-developed argument
- sustains written and spoken argument with clarity
- demonstrates substantial knowledge of vocabulary and language structures
- expresses ideas and opinions effectively
- responds to and analyses texts effectively.
Band E2
The typical performance in this band:
- attempts to develop and sustain a coherent written and spoken argument
- demonstrates an adequate knowledge of vocabulary and language structures
- expresses a limited range of ideas and opinions
- responds to and comments on texts with some understanding of their meaning and purpose and the effects of language forms and features.
Band E1
Performance reported as Band 1 indicates that the minimum standard expected was not demonstrated.