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Produced by expert VCE Teachers and experienced VCAA Assessors, ACED offers quality Assessment Resources in a range of VCE subjects that are trusted by 450+ Victorian schools each year.
For all of our Assessment Resources, you will receive:
- Questions that aim to rigorously draw upon students’ knowledge and skills.
- Questions appropriate for all aspects of the current Study Design.
- A comprehensive and easy to use mark-by-mark Assessment Guide.
- Question types and formatting in the style of the VCAA Exams.
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Please find a breakdown of the number of marks offered in each of our Assessment Resources below.
Please note: All previous years’ editions will be delivered on the same day as the corresponding editions for the current year.
Biology
- Unit 1 SACs: (published by the first week of February each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – A data analysis of generated primary and/or collated secondary data: 30 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – A case study analysis: 30 marks Short Answer
- SAC 3 (Area of Study 3) – Poster advice, including a fully worked sample
- Unit 2 SACs: (published by the last week of May each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Problem-solving involving biological concepts and/or skills: 30 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – Media analysis of two or more media sources: 40 marks Short Answer
- SAC 3 (Area of Study 3) – A response to an investigation into a bioethical issue relating to genetics or reproductive science or adaptations beneficial to survival: 30 marks Extended Response
- Unit 3 SACs: (published by the first week of February each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Analysis and evaluation of a contemporary bioethical issue: 40 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – Comparison and evaluation of biological concepts, methodologies and methods, and findings from three student practical activities: 40 marks Short Answer
- Unit 4 SACs: (published by the last week of May each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Analysis and evaluation of a selected biological case study: 40 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – Analysis and evaluation of generated primary and/or collated secondary data: 40 marks Short Answer
- SAC 3 (Area of Study 3) – Poster advice
- Unit 1, Unit 2, and Units 1&2 Exams: (published by the first week of May)
- Unit 1 Exam: 75 marks (25 marks MCQs, 50 marks Short Answer)
- Unit 2 Exam: 75 marks (25 marks MCQs, 50 marks Short Answer)
- Units 1&2 Exam (a compilation from the Unit 1 exam and Unit 2 exam): 120 marks (40 MCQs, 80 marks Short Answer)
- Unit 3 Trial Exam: (published by the third week of April each year)
- 75 marks (25 MCQs, 50 marks Short Answer)
- Units 3&4 Trial Exam: (published by the second week of August each year)
- 120 marks (40 MCQs, 80 marks Short Answer)
- Units 3&4 Topic Tests (New for 2026: Unit 3 tests published by the first week of February, and Unit 4 tests published by the last week of May)
- Unit 3 Topic Tests: four tests with 10 MCQs and 15 marks Short Answer each
- Unit 4 Topic Tests: six tests with 10 MCQs and 15 marks Short Answer each
Business Management
- Unit 3 SACs: (published by the first week of February each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Case study: 20 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – Structured questions and case study: 40 marks Short Answer
- SAC 3 (Area of Study 3) – Structured questions and case study: 40 marks Short Answer
- Unit 4 SACs: (published by the last week of May each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Case study: 50 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – Structured questions and case study: 50 marks Short Answer
- 2023 Unit 1, Unit 2, and Units 1&2 Exams: (available within 24 hours – no further editions available)
- Unit 1 Exam: 60 marks Short Answer (35 marks for Section A, 25 marks for Section B)
- Unit 2 Exam: 60 marks Short Answer (35 marks for Section A, 25 marks for Section B)
- Units 1&2 Exam (a compilation from the Unit 1 exam and Unit 2 exam): 75 marks Short Answer (50 marks for Section A, 25 marks for Section B)
- Units 3&4 Trial Exam: (published by the second week of August each year)
- 75 marks Short Answer/Extended Response (50/40 marks for Section A, 25/35 marks for Section B)
Chemistry
- Unit 1 SACs: (introduced in 2026, published by the first week of February each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Comparison and evaluation of chemical concepts, methodologies and methods, and findings from at least two student practical activities: 35 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – A report of an application of chemical concepts to a real-world context: 35 marks Short Answer
- SAC 3 (Area of Study 3) – Advice document
- Unit 2 SACs: (introduced in 2026, published by the last week of May each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Analysis and evaluation of generated primary and/or collated secondary data: 35 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – Problem-solving involving chemical concepts, skills and/or issues: 35 marks Short Answer
- SAC 3 (Area of Study 3) – Advice document
- Unit 3 SACs: (published by the first week of February each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – (For all editions) Analysis and evaluation of a chemical innovation, research study, case study, socio-scientific issue, or media communication: 40 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2)
- From 2025 onwards: Comparison and evaluation of chemical concepts, methodologies and methods, and findings from at least two practical activities: 40 marks Short Answer
- In the 2024 edition: Problem-solving, including calculations, using chemistry concepts and skills applied to real-world context: 40 marks Short Answer
- Unit 4 SACs: (published by the last week of May each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1)
- From 2025 onwards: Analysis and evaluation of primary and/or secondary data, including identified assumptions or data limitations, and conclusion: 40 marks Short Answer
- In the 2024 edition: Comparison and evaluation of chemical concepts, methodologies and methods, and findings from at least two practical activities: 40 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2)
- From 2025 onwards: Problem-solving, including calculations, using chemistry concepts and skills applied to real-world context: 40 marks Short Answer
- In the 2024 edition: Analysis and evaluation of primary and/or secondary data, including identified assumptions or data limitations, and conclusion: 40 marks Short Answer
- SAC 3 (Area of Study 3) – Poster advice
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1)
- Unit 1, Unit 2, and Units 1&2 Exams: (published by the first week of May each year)
- Unit 1 Exam: 70 marks (20 marks MCQs, 50 marks Short Answer)
- Unit 2 Exam: 70 marks (20 marks MCQs, 50 marks Short Answer)
- Units 1&2 Exam (a compilation from the Unit 1 exam and Unit 2 exam): 120 marks (30 marks MCQs, 90 marks Short Answer)
- Unit 3 Trial Exam: (introduced in 2026, published by the third week of April each year)
- 75 marks (25 MCQs, 50 marks Short Answer)
- Units 3&4 Trial Exam: (published by the second week of August each year)
- 120 marks (30 marks MCQs, 90 marks Short Answer)
English
Units 3&4 Trial Exam: (published by the second week of August each year)
- From 2025 onwards: four Section B frameworks, criteria and exemplar responses + one Section C argument and persuasive language sample question, criteria and exemplar response.
- In the 2024 edition: two Section C argument and persuasive language samples, criteria and exemplar responses.
Health and Human Development
- Unit 1 SACs: (published by the first week of February each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Structured questions, including data analysis: 30 marks
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – A visual presentation (an annotated poster): 30 marks
- SAC 3 (Area of Study 3) – Structured questions, including case study analysis: 40 marks
- Unit 2 SACs: (published by the last week of May each year)
- SAC 1 Part A (Area of Study 1) – An extended response question analysing a range of data sources with an emphasis on annotating, synthesising and planning the response: 25 marks
- SAC 1 Part B (Area of Study 1) – Structured questions, including case study analysis: 25 marks
- SAC 2 Part A (Area of Study 2) – Structured questions, including data/case study analysis: 25 marks
- SAC 2 Part B (Area of Study 2) – An extended response question analysing a range of data sources with an emphasis on annotating, synthesising and planning the response: 25 marks
- Unit 3 SACs: (published by the first week of February each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Structured questions, including data analysis or case study analysis: 50 marks (easily separated into two parts)
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2)
- From 2025 onwards: An extended response question analysing a range of stimuli with an emphasis on annotating, synthesising and planning the response, worth 25 marks + A written report, such as a media analysis, a research investigation a blog post or a case study analysis, worth 25 marks
- In the 2024 edition: An extended response question analysing a range of stimuli with an emphasis on annotating, synthesising and planning the response: 50 marks
- Unit 4 SACs: (published by the last week of May each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Structured questions, including data analysis or case study analysis: 50 marks (easily separated into two parts)
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – An extended response question analysing a range of stimuli with an emphasis on annotating, synthesising and planning the response, worth 25 marks + A written report, such as a media analysis, a research investigation a blog post or a case study analysis, worth 25 marks
- Unit 1, Unit 2, and Units 1&2 Exams: (published by the first week of May each year)
- Unit 1 Exam: 65 marks
- Unit 2 Exam: 65 marks
- Units 1&2 Exam (a compilation from the Unit 1 exam and Unit 2 exam): 90 marks (80 marks for Section A, 10 marks for Section B)
- Unit 3 Trial Exam: (published by the third week of April each year)
- 70 marks (60 marks for Section A, 10 marks for Section B)
- Units 3&4 Trial Exam: (published by the second week of August each year)
- 90 marks (80 marks for Section A, 10 marks for Section B)
Legal Studies
- Unit 3 SACs: (published by the first week of February each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Structured questions and case study: 50 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – Structured questions and case study: 50 marks Short Answer
- Unit 4 SACs: (published by the last week of May each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Structured questions and case study: 60 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – Structured questions and case study: 40 marks Short Answer
- 2025 Unit 1, Unit 2, and Units 1&2 Exams: (available within 24 hours – no further editions available)
- Unit 1 Exam: 60 marks Short Answer (30 marks for Section A, 30 marks for Section B)
- Unit 2 Exam: 60 marks Short Answer (30 marks for Section A, 30 marks for Section B)
- Units 1&2 Exam (a compilation from the Unit 1 exam and Unit 2 exam): 80 marks Short Answer (40 marks for Section A, 40 marks for Section B)
- Units 3&4 Trial Exam: (published by the second week of August each year)
- 80 marks Short Answer (40 marks for Section A, 40 marks for Section B)
Physical Education
- Unit 3 SACs: (published by the first week of February each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – Structured questions that draw on primary data that analyses a movement skill using biomechanical and skill-acquisition principles: 45 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – A laboratory report based on primary data collected during participation in a practical activity, which analyses the acute responses to exercise, energy system characteristics, energy system interplay, fatigue and recovery: 45 marks Short Answer
- Unit 4 SACs: (published by the last week of May each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – A written report analysing data from an activity analysis to determine the relevant physiological requirements in a selected activity including justification of the selection of appropriate tests to assess fitness: 25 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 Part A (Area of Study 2) – A case study that draws on experiences from participation in at least 5 training sessions to design a personalised 6-week training program: 40 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 Part B (Area of Study 2) – A case study analysis with structured questions: 20 marks Short Answer
- SAC 3 (Area of Study 3) – An extended-response question drawing on personal experiences from a chosen practical activity recorded in the reflective folio, that analyses the interrelationships between skill acquisition, biomechanics, energy production and training program theoretical knowledge for their impacts on participation and/or performance. An emphasis should be placed on using a suitable tool, such as a concept or mind map, to plan a response.: 25 marks
- Unit 1, Unit 2, and Units 1&2 Exams: (published by the first week of May each year)
- Unit 1 Exam: 75 marks (10 marks MCQs, 65 marks Short Answer)
- Unit 2 Exam: 75 marks (10 marks MCQs, 55 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response)
- Units 1&2 Exam (a compilation from the Unit 1 exam and Unit 2 exam): 110 marks (20 marks MCQs, 80 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response)
- Units 3&4 Trial Exam: (published by the second week of August each year)
- 110 marks (20 marks MCQs, 80 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response)
Psychology
- Unit 1 SACs: (introduced in 2026, published by the first week of February each year)
- SAC 1: 30 marks Short Answer – analysis and evaluation of an experiment or case study
- SAC 2: 30 marks (20 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response) – media analysis of one or more contemporary media texts
- SAC 3: 40 marks of structured questions (30 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response) – a response to an investigation into contemporary psychological research and how science can be used to explore and validate psychological research questions
- Unit 2 SACs: (introduced in 2026, published by the last week of May each year)
- SAC 1: 30 marks (20 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response) – analysis and evaluation of an experiment or case study
- SAC 2: 30 marks Short Answer – reflective annotations of a logbook of practical activities
- SAC 3: advice for how to complete the scientific investigation
- Unit 3 SACs: (published by the first week of February each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – analysis and evaluation of at least one psychological case study, experiment, model or simulation: 40 marks Short Answer
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – comparison and evaluation of psychological concepts, methodologies and methods, and findings from three student practical activities: 40 marks Short Answer
- Unit 4 SACs: (published by the last week of May each year)
- SAC 1 (Area of Study 1) – analysis and evaluation of generated primary and/or collated secondary data: 40 marks (30 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response)
- SAC 2 (Area of Study 2) – analysis and comparison of two or more contemporary media texts: 40 marks (30 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response)
- SAC 3 (Area of Study 3) – Scientific poster – no SAC provided – student generated task
- Unit 1, Unit 2, and Units 1&2 Exams: (published by the first week of May each year)
- Unit 1 Exam: 80 marks (35 marks MCQs, 35 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response)
- Unit 2 Exam: 80 marks (35 marks MCQs, 35 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response)
- Units 1&2 Exam (a compilation from the Unit 1 exam and Unit 2 exam): 120 marks (40 marks MCQs, 70 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response)
- Unit 3 Trial Exam: (introduced in 2026, published by the third week of April each year)
- 80 marks (35 marks MCQs, 35 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response)
- Units 3&4 Trial Exam: (published by the second week of August each year)
- 120 marks (40 marks MCQs, 70 marks Short Answer, 10 marks Extended Response)
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