Information regarding the HSC examination in English Extension 2 from 2010
The Board of Studies made a decision in June 2009 to change both the internal assessment requirements and external examination specifications for English Extension 2 in 2010 and beyond.
For the English Extension 2 HSC examination in 2010 and beyond, the Major Work and the Reflection Statement will be awarded separate marks, out of 40 and 10 respectively.
There will be three internal assessment tasks: a Viva Voce addressing the proposal for the Major Work worth 10 marks, a report on the impact of independent investigation on the development of the Major Work worth 15 marks and a draft version of the Major Work, including a reflection on progress, worth 25 marks.
Students will also be required to submit their Major Work Journal to their teacher at least three times at key points during the course.
More details about the examination, and information about assessment components and weightings are in Assessment and Reporting in English Extension 2 Stage 6.