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Advice for teachers -
Chinese Second Language Advanced

Sample approaches to developing an assessment task

General information

When developing assessment tasks, teachers should refer to the VCAA policies and school assessment procedures as specified in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook section: Scored assessment: School-based Assessment.

Assessing the task

The VCAA Performance descriptors can be used and adapted to the specifics of the task to assess a student’s level of performance. The assessment tools (performance descriptors, rubrics and / or marking guide) should reflect the outcome, key knowledge and key skills. The assessment task and assessment tools should be explained to students before they commence the task.

The VCAA VCE assessment principles underpin all VCE assessment practices.

Conditions of task

Schools may determine the conditions for assessment tasks. Assessment tasks should be a part of the regular teaching and learning program and should not add unduly to student workload Students should be advised of the timeline and conditions under which the task is to be completed. It is recommended that assessment tasks be completed in class under supervision within a limited time frame.

The overall assessment program for the unit should include a variety of activities, include provision for authentication of student work and take into consideration the overall workload for students.

Authentication

The teacher must consider the authentication strategies relevant for each assessment task. Information regarding VCAA authentication rules can be found in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook section: Scored assessment: School-based Assessment.