NAPLAN Communication and Collaboration 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student receives a text: 'Can u help w/ hw 2nite?' Who sent this message and what does the style suggest?
- A teacher, using professional shorthand
- A peer using informal digital communication (Correct answer)
- A parent writing in a hurry
- A librarian sending a reminder
Correct answer: A peer using informal digital communication
Abbreviated text language is typical of informal peer communication in digital contexts.
Question 2: Which feature of a poster makes it MOST effective for communicating information quickly?
- Dense paragraphs of detailed text
- Bold headings, short phrases, and clear visuals (Correct answer)
- Handwritten cursive throughout
- No images, only bullet points
Correct answer: Bold headings, short phrases, and clear visuals
Posters are scanned quickly, so bold headings and visuals help viewers absorb the key message at a glance.
Question 3: Two students disagree about which topic to research for their joint report. What is the MOST collaborative solution?
- The louder student gets to decide
- They ask the teacher to pick for them
- They each list pros and cons of both topics and negotiate a compromise (Correct answer)
- One student quits the project
Correct answer: They each list pros and cons of both topics and negotiate a compromise
Collaborative problem-solving involves sharing perspectives and finding a mutually acceptable solution.
Question 4: Which sentence from a report uses language that is TOO informal?
- The results indicate a significant increase in temperatures.
- Scientists observed three distinct behavioral patterns.
- The whole thing was pretty weird and nobody really got it. (Correct answer)
- The study concluded with several recommendations.
Correct answer: The whole thing was pretty weird and nobody really got it.
Words like 'pretty weird' and 'nobody really got it' are informal and inappropriate for a formal report.
Question 5: A student is presenting to younger students at the school assembly. How should they adjust their communication?
- Use complex vocabulary to challenge the younger students
- Speak quickly to keep the younger students' attention
- Use simple words, short sentences, and relatable examples (Correct answer)
- Read directly from notes without making eye contact
Correct answer: Use simple words, short sentences, and relatable examples
Effective communicators adapt their language and delivery style to suit their audience's age and understanding.
Question 6: What is the main purpose of a 'summary' in collaborative note-taking?
- To copy all text word for word
- To add personal opinions about the topic
- To condense the key ideas into shorter, clear points (Correct answer)
- To write questions for the teacher
Correct answer: To condense the key ideas into shorter, clear points
A summary captures the essential ideas concisely, making information easier to review and share.
Question 7: Which phrase would be MOST effective as a topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of teamwork?
- Teamwork is when people work together.
- Some people like teams and some don't.
- Working collaboratively produces better outcomes by combining diverse skills and perspectives. (Correct answer)
- Teams exist in many places including sports and workplaces.
Correct answer: Working collaboratively produces better outcomes by combining diverse skills and perspectives.
A strong topic sentence clearly states the main idea and gives the reader a sense of what the paragraph will argue.
NAPLAN Communication and Collaboration 3
A student receives a text: 'Can u help w/ hw 2nite?' Who sent this message and what does the style suggest?