Can you get a derived study score after exams?

[TheEagle]

Asking in relation to someone,

If someone sits the chemistry exam on Monday, can they apply for a derived study score if they feel that they don't perform to their ability due to an illness. The following day, they have a physics exam which means they also want to apply for a derived score for that too despite it being their top subject. He told me that he spent heaps of money for tutoring and help and derived study score might not be a good idea. However, for chemistry, he doesn't mind getting a derived study score as it is a subject that he has been weak at and might help elevate him during his ordeal.

Anyone have any suggestions for me to pass on as he's telling me no matter what the circumstances are, he does not want to apply for a derived study score for physics as he has put in far too much work. But, in regards to chemistry, it's his weakest of subjects and believes his performance will be further impacted if he does the exam on the day if he doesn't apply for a derived study score.

tldr;
Would it be okay if someone applies for a derived study score for chemistry on monday but not for physics (the next day)?

 

[-Lilac-]

There should be no issue with this, as long as he has the required documents stating how he was affected on 'X' day then there is no reason why VCAA wouldn't take the application seriously.

I would also pass on that if your real exam score is higher than the calculated DES then VCCA will use that over the DES. This was the case a few years back when I did VCE and as far as I can tell I think this sentence from VCAA alludes to the same thing (would double-check this though to be sure).

Record the DES as the final score if the highest possible DES score is greater than the achieved external assessment score

So personally, I would apply for both exams. Even if his exam performance on the day isn't as badly affected, it may have impacted his study in days before etc.

[The Cat In The Hat]

There should be no issue with this, as long as he has the required documents stating how he was affected on 'X' day then there is no reason why VCAA wouldn't take the application seriously.

I would also pass on that if your real exam score is higher than the calculated DES then VCCA will use that over the DES. This was the case a few years back when I did VCE and as far as I can tell I think this sentence from VCAA alludes to the same thing (would double-check this though to be sure).

So personally, I would apply for both exams. Even if his exam performance on the day isn't as badly affected, it may have impacted his study in days before etc.

And it won't be detrimental, either, I believe.

[TheEagle]

Ok I'll tell him. He is considering not attending chemistry to relieve mental stress which worsens his illness and is afraid it will impact his physics exam the very next morning which he will definitely attend - it happened for English and methods, but I am encouraging him to attend no matter how bad because I've heard stories of people getting zero.

[-Lilac-]

Ok I'll tell him. He is considering not attending chemistry to relieve mental stress which worsens his illness and is afraid it will impact his physics exam the very next morning which he will definitely attend - it happened for English and methods, but I am encouraging him to attend no matter how bad because I've heard stories of people getting zero.

I would definitely urge him to attend the exam. I was in a very similar situation a few years back so I understand how stressful and mentally taxing it can be, but as long as it is safe for him to do so, it is best to attend. Otherwise, he will run the risk of getting a N/A for the exam.