pen on exam??

[chem-nerd]

If they've had a batch of terrible exams they may begin trying to squeeze marks in where they can... And some examiners would just endeavour to award marks wherever they can... It's not likely, but still possible..

this -> It's not likely

there's a marking scheme for a reason and the examiners are trained to be neither nice or nasty but consistent.

[m@tty]

Haha, I know it is very unlikely, but surely there has been and will be people who have been given marks for what has been lightly crossed out. And I would think many examiners give students the benefit of the doubt...

[Martoman]

If they've had a batch of terrible exams they may begin trying to squeeze marks in where they can... And some examiners would just endeavour to award marks wherever they can... It's not likely, but still possible..

this -> It's not likely

there's a marking scheme for a reason and the examiners are trained to be neither nice or nasty but consistent.

There is a marking scheme??? AHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I'm sorry. No. They make it up as they go. Ask any examiner who is honest. They will have the broad framework, but the marking scheme is so bloody variable, you might as well not have one. This of course is referring to the math/science area.

[chem-nerd]

If they've had a batch of terrible exams they may begin trying to squeeze marks in where they can... And some examiners would just endeavour to award marks wherever they can... It's not likely, but still possible..

this -> It's not likely

there's a marking scheme for a reason and the examiners are trained to be neither nice or nasty but consistent.

There is a marking scheme??? AHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I'm sorry. No. They make it up as they go. Ask any examiner who is honest. They will have the broad framework, but the marking scheme is so bloody variable, you might as well not have one. This of course is referring to the math/science area.

huh? seriously?
the marking scheme is actually pretty specific about what must be sighted in order to award each mark. Whilst there may be a range of alternatives for particular questions it's very clear cut as to what will and won't be awarded a mark

[Potter]

If they've had a batch of terrible exams they may begin trying to squeeze marks in where they can... And some examiners would just endeavour to award marks wherever they can... It's not likely, but still possible..

this -> It's not likely

there's a marking scheme for a reason and the examiners are trained to be neither nice or nasty but consistent.

There is a marking scheme??? AHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I'm sorry. No. They make it up as they go. Ask any examiner who is honest. They will have the broad framework, but the marking scheme is so bloody variable, you might as well not have one. This of course is referring to the math/science area.

I'm pretty sure they stick to the criteria.. Especially since the exams are marked twice these days.

[Stroodle]

If they've had a batch of terrible exams they may begin trying to squeeze marks in where they can... And some examiners would just endeavour to award marks wherever they can... It's not likely, but still possible..

this -> It's not likely

there's a marking scheme for a reason and the examiners are trained to be neither nice or nasty but consistent.

There is a marking scheme??? AHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I'm sorry. No. They make it up as they go. Ask any examiner who is honest. They will have the broad framework, but the marking scheme is so bloody variable, you might as well not have one. This of course is referring to the math/science area.

I'm pretty sure they stick to the criteria.. Especially since the exams are marked twice these days.

Yeah, apparently if there is a discrepancy of more than a couple of marks between the two, they're marked a third time. If it keeps happening to one examiner, they're investigated, and often beaten with a cricket bat.

[chem-nerd]

back to the OT

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/correspondence/notices/2010/64.html

[Blakhitman]

It says or pencil on that page, but then when you click on sample papers, under the ones with online assessment it doesn't mention pencil?

I better just get used to using pen then, probably the best option.

[iffets12345]

There is a bloody marking scheme! Why else would teachers go on conferences for their VCE subjects etc, especially if they are assesors? Obviously some people are slack and don't follow it, BUT THERE IS A SCHEME.

[kenhung123]

back to the OT

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/correspondence/notices/2010/64.html

Hmm it says you can use pencil, but on the specific exams says only blue or black pen

[stonecold]

Anyone going to use pencil?  I haven't written in pen for yonks, it feels weird...

[naved_s9994]

No way! Ive practiced the trials with Pen becuase of the new rules. No risk taking for me

Anyone going to use pencil?  I haven't written in pen for yonks, it feels weird...

[stonecold]

Maybe I'll just press down hard...?

But then it won't rub out well, so maybe just use pen haha.  I'll probably decide on the day.

I seriously doubt there will be a problem.  If my shit piece $59 printer/scanner from Harvey Norman can pick up pencil, then I'm sure VCAA's high tech copying apparatus will have no problems with it.

And if it was a major issue, I'm sure they would make a much bigger deal about it than what they currently do...

[kyzoo]

Err today in the Physics SAC I drew the signal graph the wrong way (meant to be reflected about x-axis) and if it had been a pen only SAC it would have been really messy

[kenhung123]

I think theres nothing wrong with pencil/pacer because the only worry is that some people write messier with pencil and its not as clear when they scan it so they prefer pen I guess. If you write ok im pretty sure its fine