indicate the unit content to be assessed indicate a weighting for each task and each assessment type include the approximate timing of each task (for example, the week the task is conducted, or the issue and submission dates for an extended task). All assessment types must be included in the assessment outline at least twice with the exception of the externally set task which only occurs once. The set of assessment tasks must provide a representative sampling of the content for Unit 3 and Unit 4. Assessment tasks not administered under test/controlled conditions require appropriate validation/authentication processes. For example, student performance on a project could be validated by a student/teacher interview, a task (for example, an extended response) which is completed in class after submission of the project, or a declaration of authenticity. Externally set task All students enrolled in the Accounting and Finance General Year 12 course will complete the externally set task developed by the Authority. Schools are required to administer this task in Term 2 at a time prescribed by the Authority. Externally set task design brief – Year 12 Time 50 minutes Written Conducted under invigilated conditions Format Typically between two and five questions Questions can require students to respond to stimuli, such as case studies, given situations, financial and non-financial information, and accounting scenarios The Authority informs schools during Term 3 of the previous year of the Unit 3 syllabus Content content on which the task will be based Refer to the WACE Manual for further information. Grading Schools report student achievement in terms of the following grades: Grade Interpretation A Excellent achievement B High achievement C Satisfactory achievement D Limited achievement E Very low achievement The teacher prepares a ranked list and assigns the student a grade for the pair of units. The grade is based on the student’s overall performance as judged by reference to a set of pre-determined standards. These standards are defined by grade descriptions and annotated work samples. The grade descriptions for the Accounting and Finance General Year 12 syllabus are provided in Appendix 1. They can also be accessed,
indicate the unit content to be assessed indicate a weighting for each task and each assessment type include the approximate timing of each task (for example, the week the task is conducted, or the issue and submission dates for an extended task). All assessment types must be included in the assessment outline at least twice with the exception of the externally set task which only occurs once. The set of assessment tasks must provide a representative sampling of the content for Unit 3 and Unit 4. Assessment tasks not administered under test/controlled conditions require appropriate validation/authentication processes. For example, student performance on a project could be validated by a student/teacher interview, a task (for example, an extended response) which is completed in class after submission of the project, or a declaration of authenticity. Externally set task All students enrolled in the Accounting and Finance General Year 12 course will complete the externally set task developed by the Authority. Schools are required to administer this task in Term 2 at a time prescribed by the Authority. Externally set task design brief – Year 12 Time 50 minutes Format Written Conducted under invigilated conditions Typically between two and five questions Questions can require students to respond to stimuli, such as case studies, given situations, financial and non-financial information, and accounting scenarios Content The Authority informs schools during Term 3 of the previous year of the Unit 3 syllabus content on which the task will be based Refer to the WACE Manual for further information. Grading Schools report student achievement in terms of the following grades: Grade Interpretation A Excellent achievement B High achievement C Satisfactory achievement D Limited achievement E Very low achievement The teacher prepares a ranked list and assigns the student a grade for the pair of units. The grade is based on the student’s overall performance as judged by reference to a set of pre-determined standards. These standards are defined by grade descriptions and annotated work samples. The grade descriptions for the Accounting and Finance General Year 12 syllabus are provided in Appendix 1. They can also be accessed,