SACE Stage 2 Indonesian (continuers) exam-day guide
SACE Stage 2 Indonesian (continuers) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring the ID your school or the supervising authority requires for external assessments. Accepted forms can vary, so confirm with the provider which documents are valid and whether a school-issued ID is accepted.
Admission or attendance slip, if issued
If your school issues a personalised exam timetable, admission slip, or candidate number card, bring it. Whether it is mandatory varies, so confirm with the provider.
Black or blue pens plus spare pens
Writing tasks and short-answer responses are handwritten. Bring at least two working pens and check ink levels the night before.
Pencils, eraser, and sharpener
Useful for multiple-choice answer sheets or rough planning. Confirm with the provider whether any materials are supplied in the room.
Clear water bottle with labels removed
Many venues allow a clear bottle with no label. Container rules differ between venues, so confirm with the provider.
Approved translation dictionary
For continuers-level papers, a printed bilingual dictionary may be permitted, but rules on electronic dictionaries and annotation vary. Confirm with the provider exactly which dictionaries are allowed and whether they may contain notes.
Watch without smart features
A simple analogue or digital watch helps you pace long writing sections. Phones and smartwatches are normally prohibited at the desk; confirm with the provider whether any clock is visible in the room.
Review the prescribed text or theme notes
If your course includes a prescribed text, film, or theme study, revise key characters, events, and vocabulary. Confirm with the provider which texts or topics are examinable this year.
Practise under timed conditions
Complete at least one full past or sample paper in the official time, including the listening section if applicable. Ask your teacher to mark it against the criteria.
Plan your transport and arrival time
Arrive early enough to find the room and settle. Required arrival margins differ by venue, so confirm with the provider.
Check permitted equipment with your teacher
Confirm whether highlighters, sticky notes, or extra paper are allowed, and whether rough work must be handed in.
Sleep and eat normally
Avoid last-minute cramming the night before. A normal night's sleep supports listening comprehension and sustained writing more than extra revision.
Plan the day
Confirm the exact date, start time, venue, and seat or candidate number with your school. Re-read the official instructions for the paper, including section structure, time allocation, and any listening component. Check that your dictionary, if permitted, is compliant and free of unauthorised annotations.
Complete one full timed practice paper. Mark it honestly, then list your three weakest areas, such as verb forms, formal register, or listening for detail. Spend remaining revision time on those areas rather than re-reading everything.
Build a one-page vocabulary sheet of high-frequency connectives, opinion phrases, and text-type conventions. Practise writing short responses from memory so the phrases become automatic.
Pack your bag: ID, pens, pencils, eraser, sharpener, permitted dictionary, water bottle, and any admission slip. Lay out clothes and confirm transport arrangements. Do a light review of your vocabulary sheet only.
Stop studying in the evening. Eat a normal meal, avoid screens late, and set two alarms. If you feel anxious, write down your main worry and one concrete action for the morning.
Eat breakfast and arrive at the venue with time to spare. Leave your phone and any smart device switched off and stored as directed. Use waiting time for a calm skim of your vocabulary sheet, not for new material.
Read the instructions and check the marks and suggested time for each section. Note the total time and divide it across sections, leaving a few minutes at the end to check spelling, agreement, and completeness.
For listening, read questions ahead where permitted and note key words. For reading, skim for gist before answering detail questions. For writing, spend a few minutes planning structure, audience, and register, then write and reserve time to proofread.
If you run out of time on a section, move on and return later. Never leave a question blank if partial credit is possible. If you need to leave the room, follow the supervisor's instructions exactly.
Rules to check
Follow all instructions from supervisors. Raise your hand if you need assistance, and do not communicate with other candidates once the paper has been distributed.
Bring only permitted items to your desk. Phones, smartwatches, and unauthorised notes are normally prohibited; confirm with the provider what must be handed in or stored and where.
Present your identification if requested. If you are unsure which documents are accepted, confirm with the provider before exam day rather than relying on assumption.
Do not begin writing until instructed and stop immediately when told. Writing after the signal may be treated as a breach of rules; confirm with the provider how this is handled.
If you need to use the toilet or take a break, follow the venue's procedure. Whether breaks are allowed and whether you are supervised or given extra time varies, so confirm with the provider.
Use only the dictionary or reference materials explicitly permitted for this paper. If you are unsure whether a dictionary may contain annotations, confirm with the provider in advance.
Scoring is based on the published criteria for this subject, including communication, content, and language accuracy. Ask your teacher to explain how each section is weighted.
If illness or misadventure affects your performance, report it through the official process as soon as possible. Deadlines and evidence requirements vary, so confirm with the provider.