SACE Stage 2 Armenian flashcards

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SACE Stage 2 Armenian

A South Australian Certificate of Education subject for Year 12 students learning Armenian as a second or additional language, assessed through school-based tasks (70%) and an external examination (30%).

School assessment weighting

In SACE Stage 2 Armenian, school-based assessment typically contributes 70% of the final subject grade, while the external examination contributes the remaining 30%.

Moderation

The process by which the SACE Board reviews school assessment results and evidence to ensure that grades are comparable across different schools and teachers.

Performance standards

Descriptions of five levels of achievement (A–E) used to assess student work in SACE Stage 2 Armenian, outlining the quality of knowledge, skills, and understanding expected at each level.

Assessment task

A structured activity, such as an oral presentation, written response, or investigation, designed to assess student learning against the performance standards in SACE Stage 2 Armenian.

Oral presentation task

A common internal assessment in SACE Stage 2 Armenian where students speak in Armenian for about 5–7 minutes on a chosen topic, demonstrating pronunciation, fluency, and content knowledge.

Written response task

An internal assessment requiring students to produce a written text in Armenian (e.g., 600–800 words) such as an essay, report, or creative piece, assessed for content, organisation, and language accuracy.

Folio

A collection of student work samples and assessment tasks completed during the school year, often used to demonstrate achievement and support moderation in SACE Stage 2 Armenian.

Authenticity declaration

A signed statement by the student confirming that all submitted assessment work is their own and that any external help or sources have been appropriately acknowledged.

SACE capabilities

Seven general capabilities (literacy, numeracy, ICT, critical and creative thinking, personal and social, ethical, and intercultural understanding) that are developed and assessed across SACE subjects, including Armenian.

Task rubric

A scoring guide that describes the criteria and levels of performance for an assessment task, helping teachers apply the performance standards consistently and providing feedback to students.

Formative assessment

Ongoing assessment used to monitor student learning and provide feedback, not typically contributing to the final grade but supporting preparation for summative tasks in SACE Stage 2 Armenian.

Summative assessment

Assessment of learning that contributes to the final subject grade, such as the internally assessed tasks and the external examination in SACE Stage 2 Armenian.

Subject outline

The official SACE Board document that specifies the curriculum, assessment requirements, weightings, and performance standards for Stage 2 Armenian.

External examination weighting

The external examination in SACE Stage 2 Armenian typically contributes 30% of the final subject grade, with the remaining 70% from school assessment.

Examination duration

The SACE Stage 2 Armenian external examination is usually 2 hours long, sometimes with an additional 10 minutes of reading time before students may begin writing.

Listening comprehension

An examination section where students listen to recorded passages in Armenian (often played twice) and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of spoken language.

Reading comprehension

An examination section where students read unseen texts in Armenian, such as articles or literary excerpts, and answer questions assessing literal and inferential understanding.

Written response section

An examination component requiring students to produce a coherent written text in Armenian (e.g., 250–300 words) on a given topic, assessed for content, organisation, and language accuracy.

Marking criteria

The standards used by SACE Board markers to assess examination responses, typically covering content, organisation, range and accuracy of language, and appropriateness of register.

Grade A–E

The five-point scale used to report student achievement in SACE Stage 2 Armenian, where A indicates excellent achievement and E indicates limited achievement.

Past examination papers

Previously used SACE Stage 2 Armenian examination papers and marking guides, published by the SACE Board for familiarisation with format, question types, and standards.

Monolingual dictionary

A dictionary in Armenian only, sometimes permitted in the external examination to check word meanings; students should verify allowed materials in the examination instructions.

Bilingual dictionary

A dictionary translating between Armenian and English, which may be permitted in some sections of the external examination; check the current subject outline for specific rules.

Note-taking during listening

The practice of writing brief notes while listening to recorded passages in the examination, allowed during playback to help answer comprehension questions later.

Inference question

A comprehension question that requires students to read between the lines and draw conclusions not explicitly stated in the text, testing deeper understanding.

Cultural reference

An allusion to Armenian history, traditions, or social practices within a text; understanding such references is often assessed in reading comprehension questions.

Register

The level of formality in language use (e.g., formal vs. informal), which students must control appropriately in the written response section of the examination.

Coherence and cohesion

The logical organisation and linking of ideas in a written text, assessed in the written response section through use of connectors, paragraphing, and overall structure.

Time allocation

The distribution of the examination's 2 hours across sections (e.g., listening, reading, writing), which students should plan to ensure all questions are answered.

Examination instructions

The official rules provided at the start of the external examination, specifying permitted materials, reading time, and how to record answers.

SACE Board

The statutory authority in South Australia responsible for setting curriculum, assessment, and examination standards for SACE subjects, including Stage 2 Armenian.

Subject achievement grade

The final grade (A–E) awarded in SACE Stage 2 Armenian, combining the moderated school assessment result and the external examination result according to their weightings.