New software engineering HSC exam replaces pen-and-paper format

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The first entirely online Software Engineering HSC exam was administered, replacing the previous Software Design and Development course. This new exam required students to write and run complex computer code and algorithms, tasks impossible in a traditional pen-and-paper format. Nearly 1800 students participated in this inaugural digital assessment. The shift to an online format presented challenges for students and educators alike, as no past papers were available for preparation, necessitating extensive mock exams and new teaching approaches.


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