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Feedback on the performance of NSW students in 2013 HSC CCAFL oral examinations

Hindi Continuers

Characteristics of better responses:

  • Language was used fluently and accurately without dialectical interference.
  • Language was manipulated with sophistication.
  • There was evidence of depth of research.
  • A perceptive understanding of topic and texts was demonstrated.
  • Opinions and points of view were justified with appropriate references to texts in the Discussion.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

  • A limited range of vocabulary and expressions were used.
  • Candidates had difficulty answering questions, with hesitancy in responses.
  • Inappropriate topics for research in Discussion were chosen.
  • The topic for Discussion was treated superficially, with a reliance on general knowledge rather than research.

Hungarian Continuers

Characteristics of better responses:

  • Candidates spoke fluently, using appropriate vocabulary and depth of detail.
  • There was evidence of depth of research.
  • A perceptive understanding of topic and texts was demonstrated.
  • There was a clear link between research, text and topic demonstrated in the Discussion.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

  • There were errors in the use of prepositions, agreements and tenses.
  • English vocabulary and expressions were used.
  • Candidates did not refer to a literary text in the Discussion.
  • Inappropriate topics for research in Discussion were chosen.
  • The topic for Discussion was treated superficially, with a reliance on general knowledge rather than research.

Khmer Continuers

Characteristics of better responses:

  • Candidates gave in-depth responses using correct register.
  • Language was manipulated with sophistication.
  • The candidate’s point of view was substantiated.
  • A sophisticated and in-depth understanding of texts was demonstrated, linked to the topic in the Discussion.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

  • Poorly structured, simple responses were presented.
  • Candidates did not refer to a literary text in the Discussion.
  • The topic for Discussion was treated superficially, with a reliance on general knowledge rather than research.

Macedonian Continuers

Characteristics of better responses:

  • Candidates spoke fluently and accurately, using a rich vocabulary.
  • Language was manipulated with sophistication.
  • There was evidence of depth of research.
  • A perceptive understanding of topic and texts was demonstrated.
  • Opinions and points of view were justified with appropriate references to texts in the Discussion.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

  • A limited range of vocabulary and expressions was demonstrated.
  • Inappropriate topics for research in Discussion were chosen.
  • The topic for Discussion was treated superficially, with a reliance on general knowledge rather than research.

Maltese Continuers

Characteristics of better responses:

  • Candidates spoke fluently, appropriately and in depth.
  • There was evidence of depth of research.
  • A perceptive understanding of topic and texts was demonstrated.
  • The research, texts and topic were linked in the Discussion.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

  • Candidates made errors in the use of prepositions, agreements and tenses.
  • English vocabulary and expressions were used.
  • Candidates did not refer to a literary text in the Discussion.
  • Inappropriate topics for research in Discussion were chosen.
  • The topic for Discussion was treated superficially, with a reliance on general knowledge rather than research.

Polish Continuers

Characteristics of better responses:

  • Candidates compared and contrasted information and points of view.
  • Language was manipulated with sophistication.
  • Candidates spoke with accurate intonation and pronunciation, and used correct register.
  • A richness of sentence structures was used.
  • Opinions and points of view were justified with appropriate references to texts in the Discussion.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

  • Candidates made errors in tenses.
  • Candidates used simple sentence structures.
  • Candidates did not refer to a literary text in the Discussion.
  • The topic for Discussion was treated superficially, with a reliance on general knowledge rather than research.

Portuguese Continuers

Characteristics of better responses:

  • Candidates spoke fluently, appropriately and in depth.
  • Candidates gave appropriate responses to hypothetical questions.
  • There was evidence of depth of research.
  • A perceptive understanding of topic and texts was demonstrated.
  • There was a clear link between research, texts and the topic in the Discussion.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

  • Candidates made errors with agreements (number and gender) and connecting words such as conjunctions.
  • Candidates did not refer to a literary text in the Discussion.
  • Inappropriate topics for research in Discussion were chosen resulting in lack of link between topic, research and texts.

Tamil Continuers

Characteristics of better responses:

  • Candidates spoke fluently and accurately, using correct pronunciation.
  • Language was manipulated with sophistication.
  • There was evidence of depth of research.
  • A perceptive understanding of topic and texts was demonstrated.
  • Opinions and points of view were justified with appropriate references to texts in the Discussion.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

  • Candidates demonstrated a limited range of vocabulary and expression.
  • Candidates had difficulty answering questions, with hesitancy in responses.
  • Research topics were either too specific or too broad.
  • The topic for Discussion was treated superficially, with a reliance on general knowledge rather than research.

Turkish Continuers

Characteristics of better responses:

  • Correct grammar and tenses were used with a variety of vocabulary.
  • Candidates used a variety of complex sentences and structures.
  • Candidates were able to substantiate a point of view.
  • A sophisticated and in-depth understanding of texts linked to the topic in the Discussion was demonstrated.

Characteristics of weaker responses:

  • Responses were often simple and repetitive.
  • English vocabulary and expressions were used.
  • Candidates had difficulty answering questions, with hesitancy in responses.
  • Candidates were unable to express opinions clearly.
  • The topic for Discussion was treated superficially, with a reliance on general knowledge rather than research.
  • Candidates did not refer to a literary text in the Discussion.
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