WACE Indonesian Second Language case studies
WACE Indonesian Second Language · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Indonesian: Second Language course is a Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) ATAR course for Year 11 and Year 12 students in Western Australia who are studying Indonesian as a second language. It is administered within the WACE framework overseen by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), the statutory body responsible for school curriculum, assessment, standards and certification in Western Australia. The WACE Indonesian Second Language case studies are 5 cases and about 2,338 words.
1The Overlong Speaking Response
A Year 12 student sits the WACE Indonesian Second Language oral examination. The examiner asks a question about the student's family's move to Perth.
510 words, about 3 min2The Translation Trap in the Written Response
In the WACE Indonesian Second Language written examination, a student must write a short response in Indonesian about the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. The student plans the ideas in English first: 'Studying abroad builds independence, but it is expensive and you miss your family.' The student then writes: Belajar di luar negeri membangun kemandirian, tetapi mahal dan kamu merindukan keluarga.
499 words, about 2 min3Choosing Between Two Oral Topics
A student preparing for the practical oral examination has two possible discussion topics. Topic A is 'My hobby: playing badminton', which the student knows very well and can describe in detail, including equipment, training schedule, and a recent tournament.
475 words, about 2 min4The Reading Task With Unknown Vocabulary
In the written examination, a student faces a reading passage in Indonesian about a community recycling program. The passage contains several words the student does not recognise, including a term for 'waste collection point' and a phrase describing a schedule.
429 words, about 2 min5The Group Oral and the Quiet Student
A class practises a group discussion task in preparation for the oral examination. Four students discuss whether school uniforms should be abolished.
425 words, about 2 min