Procedures for the assessment of levels of achievement in Units 1 and 2 are a matter for school decision. Assessment of levels of achievement for these units will not be reported to the VCAA. Schools may choose to report levels of achievement using grades, descriptive statements or other indicators.
The VCAA specifies the assessment procedures for students undertaking scored assessment in Units 3 and 4. Designated assessment tasks are provided in the details for each unit in VCE study designs.
The student’s level of achievement in Units 3 and 4 will be determined by School-assessed Coursework (SAC), as specified in the VCE study design, and external assessment.
The VCAA will report the student’s level of achievement on each assessment component as a grade from A+ to E or UG (ungraded). To receive a study score the student must achieve two or more graded assessments and receive an S for both Units 3 and 4. The study score is reported on a scale of 0–50; it is a measure of how well the student performed in relation to all others who completed the study. Teachers should refer to the current VCE Administrative Handbook for details on graded assessment and calculation of the study score.
Percentage contributions to the study score in VCE Hungarian are as follows:
· Unit 3 School-assessed Coursework: 25 per cent
· Unit 4 School-assessed Coursework: 25 per cent
· end-of-year examinations* (oral and written examinations): 50 per cent.
Work related to the outcomes of each unit will be accepted only if the teacher can attest that, to the best of their knowledge, all unacknowledged work is the student’s own. Teachers need to refer to the current VCE Administrative Handbook for authentication rules and strategies.
The award of satisfactory completion for a unit is based on the teacher’s decision that the student has demonstrated achievement of the set of outcomes specified for the unit. Demonstration of achievement of outcomes and satisfactory completion of a unit are determined by evidence gained through the assessment of a range of learning activities and tasks.
Teachers must develop courses that provide appropriate opportunities for students to demonstrate satisfactory achievement of outcomes.
The decision about satisfactory completion of a unit is distinct from the assessment of levels of achievement. Schools will report a student’s result for each unit to the VCAA as S (satisfactory) or N (not satisfactory).
The student will receive an S (satisfactory) for a unit if the teacher determines that the student has:
· produced work that demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for that study
· submitted work that is clearly their own.
The student will receive an N (not satisfactory) for the unit when one or more of the following occurs:
· the work does not demonstrate achievement of the outcomes
· the student has failed to meet a school deadline for the school-based assessment task (which can include time granted through an extension for any reason or a Special Provision or both)
· the work cannot be authenticated, for example, through lack of attendance
· there has been a substantial breach of the VCAA’s rules and the school’s rules and procedures.
Each student deserves to be acknowledged and credited for their work. However, no student should be acknowledged or credited for work that is not their own including the work of peers and teachers. This applies to both individual and group tasks. Claiming credit for the work of others is known as plagiarism.
Schools are responsible for ensuring all student work is authenticated, and that it is their own.
Authentication Requirements: Students must sign an authentication form for work completed outside of class.
Breaches: If any part of the work cannot be authenticated, the teacher must not accept it. This includes using AI tools to generate content without proper acknowledgement, which is treated as a breach of rules.
Consequences: If a student cheats or assists another to cheat, a school-based investigation will occur, which may lead to a breach of rules and a failure to receive an 'S' for that assessment.
Procedures for Extending Time
Application: Students must request an extension before the due date.
Documentation: Evidence, such as a medical certificate, is generally required.
Approval: The VCE Coordinator or classroom teacher may approve extensions, often requiring a new submission date or an equivalent, alternative task.
Procedures for Lodging an Appeal
School Decisions: If a student wishes to appeal a school's decision (such as an 'N' result or an allegation of a breach of rules), they must follow the school's internal appeal process.
VCAA Appeals: If a student believes the school did not follow VCAA procedures, they can request that the school appeal to the VCAA on their behalf within 14 days of the school’s decision.
Special Provision is available to students who are experiencing significant hardship that affects their performance in school-based assessments or external examinations.
Eligibility: Applies to illness, disability, or personal circumstances.
Types: This includes extensions, rescheduled assessments, or alternative arrangements for exams (Special Examination Arrangements).
Application: Applications must be submitted through the school's VCE coordinator, with specific deadlines for 2026 (e.g., March 6 for ongoing conditions).
N (Not Satisfactory): A student fails to demonstrate the required learning outcomes for a unit. This means they do not get credit for that unit.
J (Dropped Out/No Assessment): A student failed to submit a key assessment task, or they were absent for an extended period without a medical certificate, resulting in an automatic failure of the unit.
Impact: A 'J' or 'N' result can make a student ineligible for the VCE, as they might not meet the required 16-unit minimum, and it will prevent them from receiving an ATAR if it occurs in a Unit 3-4 sequence.
The student will receive an N (not satisfactory) for the unit when one or more of the following occurs:
· the work does not demonstrate achievement of the outcomes
· the student has failed to meet a school deadline for the school-based assessment task (which can include time granted through an extension for any reason or a Special Provision or both)
· the work cannot be authenticated, for example, through lack of attendance
· there has been a substantial breach of the VCAA’s rules and the school’s rules and procedures.