A reminder about the Year 12 Handbook

A word from Catherine Carver, Publications Officer

The Year 12 Information Handbook is published each year. This year’s handbook has been split into two parts following feedback, particularly from students. Not all students need information about the ATAR course examinations. Students requiring information about the ATAR course examinations wanted it a bit closer to exam season.

A word from Catherine Carver, Publications Officer

The Year 12 Information Handbook is published each year. This year’s handbook has been split into two parts following feedback, particularly from students. Not all students need information about the ATAR course examinations. Students requiring information about the ATAR course examinations wanted it a bit closer to exam season.

The solution

Part I of the Year 12 Information Handbook 2018 provides an overview of general information relevant to all Year 12 students. Part II focuses on important information and dates relating to ATAR course examinations.

Part I

Part I of the Year 12 Information Handbook 2018 was published in March and contains information significant to all Year 12 students, including the WACE requirements in place for the year, the difference between the WACE and the WASSA, where to find information and who to go to if you have questions. There is also information about how school-based assessment works. It is important that all Year 12 students are familiar with Part I of the handbook and are aware of the relevant dates and deadlines.

Part II

Part II was published in July and is specifically for Year 12 ATAR students. It contains information about the ATAR course examinations. The focus on sitting examinations and examination rules and the processes followed if a breach of these rules occurs is clearly important. There is information about what happens after the examinations and when you will receive your results and folio of achievement.

Part II also includes advice on how to handle the pressure of exams, what you can do to get the most out of your study time and tips to remember in the examination room.

Referring to the Handbook

With the written ATAR course examinations starting next week, Year 12s are encouraged to read through Part II of the handbook if they have questions about the exams. There are contact points listed in the handbook if more information is required.

Part I and Part II of the Year 12 Information Handbook 2018 are now available on the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website at: https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/publications/year-12-information.

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