WACE Literacy and Numeracy Requirements 2

Question 1

How many times per year is the OLNA typically offered to students?

Accepted Answer

Twice per year

Answer

The OLNA is typically offered twice per year (in March and August/September), giving students in each eligible year two opportunities to demonstrate the standard.

Question 2

The WACE literacy standard is most closely associated with demonstrating competency equivalent to which curriculum level?

Accepted Answer

Year 9 Australian Curriculum level

Answer

The minimum standard of literacy and numeracy for WACE is set at approximately the Year 9 level of the Australian Curriculum, as reflected by the NAPLAN Band 8 benchmark.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the OLNA writing task?

Accepted Answer

A timed extended writing response to a stimulus

Answer

The OLNA writing component requires students to produce an extended written response to a stimulus within a set time, assessing their ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Question 4

A student has met the numeracy standard through NAPLAN but has not yet met the reading standard. What must they do?

Accepted Answer

Sit only the OLNA reading component

Answer

Since each OLNA component is assessed independently, a student only needs to sit the components in which they have not yet demonstrated the minimum standard.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the WACE minimum standard of literacy and numeracy?

Accepted Answer

To ensure graduates have fundamental skills for work and further study

Answer

The minimum standard ensures that all WACE recipients possess the foundational literacy and numeracy skills needed to participate effectively in further education, training, and employment.

WACE - Western Australian Certificate of Education Practice Test

WACE - Western Australian Certificate of Education Practice Test

WACE Literacy and Numeracy Requirements 2