NAPLAN Educational Technology Integration 5

Question 1

A class uses an interactive simulation to explore fractions by dividing virtual shapes. What advantage does this digital approach have over static worksheets?

Accepted Answer

It allows students to manipulate objects dynamically and see the effects of their choices instantly

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It is always faster than worksheets for every student

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It eliminates the need to understand the concept

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It only works for students who already know fractions

Question 2

Which behaviour demonstrates responsible digital citizenship when using school computers for NAPLAN preparation?

Accepted Answer

Using only approved educational sites and logging out after each session

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Sharing passwords with classmates to save time logging in

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Downloading games unrelated to study on school devices

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Accessing other students' saved files without permission

Question 3

A teacher integrates audiobooks into reading lessons for a diverse class. Which group of students benefits most significantly from this technology?

Accepted Answer

Students with print disabilities, English language learners, and auditory learners

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Only students who dislike reading

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Students who are already reading above grade level

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Students who have no access to physical books

Question 4

A student submits a writing piece using a school online portal and receives automated spelling suggestions. What should the student do before accepting each suggestion?

Accepted Answer

Read and evaluate each suggestion to confirm it is correct in context

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Accept all suggestions automatically to save time

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Ignore all suggestions and submit immediately

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Ask the automated tool to rewrite the entire paragraph

Question 5

A school timetables regular sessions in a computer lab for NAPLAN online test practice. The most important reason for this is to:

Accepted Answer

Familiarise students with the online interface so technology does not disadvantage them during the real test

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Give students free time on computers

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Replace all paper-based literacy teaching

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Teach students advanced software development

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of technology being used for differentiated instruction in a literacy classroom?

Accepted Answer

Some students use audiobooks while others read independently and others use vocabulary supports based on need

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Every student reads the same passage at the same pace with no support

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The teacher reads aloud to the whole class without any digital tools

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All students complete identical tasks with identical resources

Question 7

A student is typing a NAPLAN narrative response and uses the 'undo' function after deleting a paragraph by mistake. What does this demonstrate about word processing tools?

Accepted Answer

Digital tools support the revision process by allowing easy editing and recovery of text

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Word processors make writing harder than handwriting

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The 'undo' function is only available to advanced users

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Students should never delete text once written