WACE Literacy and Numeracy Requirements

Question 1

What does OLNA stand for in the context of WACE requirements?

Accepted Answer

Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment

Answer

OLNA stands for Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment, which is the primary tool used to assess whether students meet the minimum standard required for WACE.

Question 2

How many components make up the OLNA?

Accepted Answer

Three (reading, writing, and numeracy)

Answer

OLNA consists of three components: reading, writing, and numeracy, and students must demonstrate the minimum standard in all three to satisfy the WACE requirement.

Question 3

Which NAPLAN Year 9 band result automatically exempts a student from sitting the OLNA for a given component?

Accepted Answer

Band 8 or above

Answer

Students who achieved Band 8 or above in the relevant NAPLAN Year 9 component are deemed to have already met the minimum standard and do not need to sit OLNA for that component.

Question 4

In which school years can students sit the OLNA in Western Australia?

Accepted Answer

Years 10, 11, and 12

Answer

Students have the opportunity to sit the OLNA in Years 10, 11, and 12, giving them multiple attempts across three years to demonstrate the minimum standard.

Question 5

What authority is responsible for administering the OLNA in Western Australia?

Accepted Answer

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA)

Answer

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) is responsible for administering the OLNA as part of the requirements for the WACE.

WACE - Western Australian Certificate of Education Practice Test

WACE - Western Australian Certificate of Education Practice Test

WACE Literacy and Numeracy Requirements