End of Year Exam

Exam Overview

The end of year Applied Computing: Data Analytics exam is a 2 hour written examination with 15 minutes of reading time. The exam is worth 50% of the overall study score for the year. The exam will be based on the key knowledge and key skills from the whole year’s study design, and will assess students on their ability to apply their knowledge and skills to a range of scenarios and problems.

Exam Structure

The exam has three sections:

• Section A: Multiple choice questions (20 marks)
• Section B: Short answer questions (20 marks)
• Section C: Case study questions (60 marks)

Past Exam Papers

Link: Data Analytics Past Exam Papers (VCAA)

The best way to prepare for the exam is to use past exam papers. This is complicated for us because 2025 is a new study design, so previous exam papers include some content that is no longer assessed. Regardless, we will use these papers frequently to practice exam technique and to get a feel for the types of questions that might be asked.

Exam Preparation

To prepare for the exam, throughout the year you should:

• Keep useful notes: Make sure you have a set of notes that cover all the key knowledge and key skills from the study design. These notes should be clear, concise, and easy to read. Your notes should come from you, and summarise the important points
• Practice exam questions: Use past exam papers to practice answering exam-style questions. This will help you get used to the format of the exam, and will help you identify areas where you need to improve
• Review your work: Go over your SACs, SAT, and other work from the year. Make sure you understand where you went wrong, and how you can improve

To prepare for the exam in the weeks leading up to it, you should:

• Create a study timetable: Plan out your study time in the weeks leading up to the exam. Make sure you allocate time to each topic, and make sure you have enough time to review your work
• Know your own strengths and weaknesses: Identify the areas where you need to improve, and focus on these areas in your study
• Practice exam questions: Use past exam papers to practice answering exam-style questions. This will help you get used to the format of the exam, and will help you identify areas where you need to improve
• Get help if you need it: If you’re struggling with a particular topic, make sure you ask for help. Your teacher is there to help you, and they will be able to provide you with extra resources and support
• Stay calm: Make sure you get plenty of rest in the days leading up to the exam. Try to stay calm, and remember that you have prepared well. You know the material, and you are ready to do your best
• Have a plan: Make sure you know exactly what you need to do on the day of the exam. Make sure you know which types of questions you want to answer first, and how much time you plan to use for each section