AARA reporting and approving processes
Schools complete AARA applications and submit them to the QCAA via the QCAA Portal on behalf of students. Students and parents/carers consult with schools and provide required supporting documentation. Applications are submitted to the QCAA for assessment in Units 3 and 4 only. For assessment in Units 1 and 2, all AARA decisions and processes are school based.
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Principal-reported AARA
Principal-reported AARA are specific practical arrangements and adjustments authorised by the principal or principal’s delegate for an eligible student.
Assessment | Principal-reported AARA |
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Internal assessment |
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Internal and external assessment |
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*QCAA approval is required for these AARA only for the CIA (common internal assessment) for Applied (Essential) subjects.
QCAA-approved AARA
QCAA-approved AARA are specific practical arrangements and adjustments that must be approved by the QCAA.
Assessment | QCAA-reported AARA |
|---|---|
Internal assessment |
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The common internal assessment (CIA) in Applied (Essential) subjects |
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| External assessment |
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More information
More AARA resources are available, including:
- a short video — Understanding AARA
- a factsheet — Introduction to AARA (PDF, 193.7 KB).
- Last updated:
- 22 September 2023
