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Friday, 05 Sep 2014
Stage 6 English Extension 2 Major Works: Changes to word limits
23/14
Who needs to read this notice:
- Principals
- Curriculum co-ordinators
- Head Teachers of English
- Teachers of English
The following minor amendments to the examination specifications for English Extension 2 Major Works will apply to Major Works submitted for the HSC in 2015, and beyond:
- Short Story(ies) word limit: revised to 5000−6000 words (excluding the Reflection Statement)
- Critical Response word limit: revised to 4000−5000 words (excluding the Reflection Statement)
The amended examination specifications are available to download from the BOSTES website.
For more information, contact:
Louise Ward
Acting Board Inspector, English
louise.ward@bostes.nsw.edu.au
(02) 9367 8276