WACE Literacy and Numeracy Requirements 3

Question 1

Which of the following statements about the OLNA reading component is correct?

Accepted Answer

It assesses students' ability to understand and interpret a range of texts

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It tests students' ability to write grammatically correct sentences

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It focuses exclusively on literary analysis of fiction texts

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It is an oral comprehension task conducted with a teacher

Question 2

A student in Year 12 has not yet met the minimum standard in the writing component of the OLNA. How many more attempts do they likely have in that year?

Accepted Answer

Two

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One

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Three

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Four

Question 3

The OLNA is described as an 'online' assessment. What does this mean for how students complete it?

Accepted Answer

Students complete it on a school computer or device under supervised conditions

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Students complete it at home using their personal computers

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Students submit answers via email to their teacher

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Students complete it during a video call with an SCSA assessor

Question 4

For the purpose of WACE, which group of students is most likely to be automatically exempt from sitting all three OLNA components?

Accepted Answer

Students who completed Year 9 NAPLAN and scored Band 8 or above in reading, writing, and numeracy

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Students who achieved an A grade in Year 10 English

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Students who scored in the top 20% of their school cohort in all subjects

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Students who transferred from an interstate school with a comparable qualification

Question 5

What happens to the OLNA results of a student who meets the standard in reading in Year 10?

Accepted Answer

The reading standard is considered met and does not need to be retested

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They must resit reading in Year 11 to confirm the result

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The result expires after one year and must be re-demonstrated

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The result is only counted if it is achieved in Year 12

Question 6

Which of the following best explains why the literacy and numeracy minimum standard was incorporated into WACE requirements?

Accepted Answer

To ensure school leavers have foundational skills required by employers and tertiary institutions

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To increase the difficulty of obtaining a WACE and reduce the number of graduates

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To align Western Australia's standards with international IB Diploma requirements

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To replace the need for compulsory English and Mathematics subjects in senior school

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a component of the OLNA?

Accepted Answer

Oral Communication

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Reading

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Numeracy

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Writing