The Board of Studies NSW is seeking your response to proposals about some aspects of HSC exam specifications and assessment tasks. The proposals are designed to reduce unnecessary stress and workload for students and teachers, to improve consistency between exams, and to give clearer advice on the number and scope of assessment tasks. The proposals aim to provide clear and manageable expectations for students and teachers and deliver the best and fairest outcomes for all students. Read all about the proposals and how to give feedback here. Comments should be submitted by Friday 17 October 2008. If adopted, the proposed changes would apply no earlier than the Year 12 of 2010.