Unit 3 Outcome 1 Results

[jsimmo]

I got a 45/50 for Outcome 1?? If I get the same marks on the other outcomes and a B/A on the exam can I still get a 40? 

[Odette]

Well done, that's a pretty good result, although you would be looking at possibly A/A+ on the exam, not 100% sure though. =)

[jsimmo]

Yeah thanks.. I just found out she made a mistake and forgot to give me an extra 2 marks lol so that's a 47/50 now

Everyone in my class got 0-30, when VCAA does the calculations would my mark go up or down?

[jcc]

Yeah thanks.. I just found out she made a mistake and forgot to give me an extra 2 marks lol so that's a 47/50 now

Everyone in my class got 0-30, when VCAA does the calculations would my mark go up or down?

It'll all depend on ranking. If you're able to maintain first rank (and judging by those marks, that looks likely), then your SAC marks will be moderated based upon your exam score. Your SAC mark should be equivalent to the highest exam score achieved at your school.

As for whether you're able to get a 40+ with those marks -- no, you wouldn't be able to get a 40+, unless you get an A+ on the exam (or a high A with high A+ SAC scores). But based on your SAC performance, there's no reason why you couldn't get an A+ on the exam.

For reference, I averaged 88% for my SACs (but ranked #1), and still received a study score of 43.

[Odette]

Yeah thanks.. I just found out she made a mistake and forgot to give me an extra 2 marks lol so that's a 47/50 now

Everyone in my class got 0-30, when VCAA does the calculations would my mark go up or down?

Not sure about this but um since you're ranked first, your mark wont go up or down, its those in the middle band who's marks will change. Although it will depend on your exam performance as well ^_^

[jsimmo]

Yeah thanks.. I just found out she made a mistake and forgot to give me an extra 2 marks lol so that's a 47/50 now

Everyone in my class got 0-30, when VCAA does the calculations would my mark go up or down?

It'll all depend on ranking. If you're able to maintain first rank (and judging by those marks, that looks likely), then your SAC marks will be moderated based upon your exam score. Your SAC mark should be equivalent to the highest exam score achieved at your school.

As for whether you're able to get a 40+ with those marks -- no, you wouldn't be able to get a 40+, unless you get an A+ on the exam (or a high A with high A+ SAC scores). But based on your SAC performance, there's no reason why you couldn't get an A+ on the exam.

For reference, I averaged 88% for my SACs (but ranked #1), and still received a study score of 43.

So if I stay at #1 and don't get the highest exam score, will my exam score get pushed up to the person who did get the highest score?

You got an awesome SS, i'd be very happy with a 43. So you got an A+ for your exam? Do you know what %?

[jcc]

Nope, your exam score will remain the same regardless of your SAC scores. But say for instance, you stay at #1 for Unit 3 & 4, and a person in your school gets a 100% on the exam whilst you get 85% on your exam.. You would receive their 100% for your SAC marks, but keep your exam score.

I ended up with an A+ A+ A+, my exam score pushed up my SACs basically. I haven't a clue what mark I got on the exam, but it's a very easy exam in that you can drop a lot of marks whilst still getting an A+. I really only did 30mins of revision straight before the exam and got those marks -- so I'm sure with some effort you'd have no problem geting an A+.

edit: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/2007/section3/vce_it_applications_ga07.pdf
Last year the A+ threshold was 143/180 (71.5/90).

[jsimmo]

Nope, your exam score will remain the same regardless of your SAC scores. But say for instance, you stay at #1 for Unit 3 & 4, and a person in your school gets a 100% on the exam whilst you get 85% on your exam.. You would receive their 100% for your SAC marks, but keep your exam score.

I ended up with an A+ A+ A+, my exam score pushed up my SACs basically. I haven't a clue what mark I got on the exam, but it's a very easy exam in that you can drop a lot of marks whilst still getting an A+. I really only did 30mins of revision straight before the exam and got those marks -- so I'm sure with some effort you'd have no problem geting an A+.

edit: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/statistics/2007/section3/vce_it_applications_ga07.pdf
Last year the A+ threshold was 143/180 (71.5/90).

Wow thats a pretty low mark for an A+ standard (79%).. I'm really hoping for a 40 for this subject and i'm pretty confident I will get A+ on all SACs and an A/A+ on the exam. I just need to do heaps of practice exams to develop an understanding of all types of questions that could be asked because there seems to be a lot of stuff that could be tested. I also need to go over how to structure responses because I always seem to answer my IT questions partially which doesn't give me the full marks.

[clinton_09]

well the fact that you are already looking at practice exams means you are half way there to achieving a 40+ well done on your sac results and im sure you'll have no problem in attaining your goal. good luck and all the best

[jcc]

It's good that you're putting emphasis on the structure of your responses. Checking the assessment report could help in that department. But my main advice would be not to fall into the trap that many IT kids do, which is focusing on the technical side of things (i.e, the solution). Focus on putting the question into context, providing a solution and then emphasizing how this solution would satisfy an organisation's needs. I can give you an example of how I'd answer a question from last year's exam, if you'd like.

[jsimmo]

Yeah an example would good thanks.  Haha thanks Clinton for the motivation.

[jcc]

Last question of the 2007 exam:
Encryption
Encryption prevents hackers or other unscrupulous people from intercepting information by scrambling data before it is sent and then having an encryption key that only allows the head office to descramble the information. This is ideal because without such protection, it is possible that hackers or competitors may obtain and use this information in a way that may be of financial detriment to the organisation.

Usually, you'd want to use the organisation's name at all costs. In this case, though, the exam never stated the organisation's name. But overall, my emphasis when providing an answer is to state how information systems apply to an organisation, rather than simply describing how information systems work.

[RD]

ughh i screwed up my first SAC, 36/50  , need to make up for it in the next one

[Odette]

ughh i screwed up my first SAC, 36/50 =S

Aww, better luck next sac

[ell]

Good job jsimmo, and I’m sure you’ll do better on your next sac, Redwan
May as well join in – 91% for the first SAC. Ranked first, second highest mark was a 78%.