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What is the primary purpose of the OLNA?
What is the primary purpose of the OLNA?
Which component of the OLNA assesses problem-solving skills without the use of a calculator?
Which component of the OLNA assesses problem-solving skills without the use of a calculator?
What is the outcome for students who meet the numeracy standard?
What is the outcome for students who meet the numeracy standard?
What skill is assessed through the understanding of units, conversions, and calculations?
What skill is assessed through the understanding of units, conversions, and calculations?
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In which years is the OLNA administered to students?
In which years is the OLNA administered to students?
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What is the format of the OLNA results?
What is the format of the OLNA results?
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Online Numeracy Assessment (OLNA)
Overview
- OLNA is a standardized online assessment of numeracy skills for students in Western Australia
- Designed to identify students who require additional support in numeracy
- Administered to students in Year 7, 8, 9, and 10
Key Components
- Three components:
- Calculator-Inclusive: assesses problem-solving skills with the use of a calculator
- Calculator-Exclusive: assesses mental arithmetic and basic numerical skills without the use of a calculator
- Non-Routine: assesses problem-solving skills in real-world contexts
Skills Assessed
- Number Sense: understanding of numbers, quantities, and relationships
- Operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Patterns and Algebra: recognition and creation of patterns, and basic algebraic concepts
- Measurement: understanding of units, conversions, and calculations
- Data: interpretation and analysis of data
Results and Reporting
- Results reported as a percentage score
- Students identified as:
- Achieved: meeting the numeracy standard
- Near Achieved: close to meeting the numeracy standard
- Not Achieved: requiring additional support in numeracy
Purpose and Benefits
- Identifies students who require additional support in numeracy
- Informs teaching and learning practices
- Provides a framework for numeracy instruction
- Prepares students for future math studies and real-world applications
OLNA Overview
- OLNA is a standardized online assessment of numeracy skills for students in Western Australia.
- It identifies students who require additional support in numeracy.
Administration
- Administered to students in Year 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Key Components
- Three components: Calculator-Inclusive, Calculator-Exclusive, and Non-Routine.
- Calculator-Inclusive: assesses problem-solving skills with the use of a calculator.
- Calculator-Exclusive: assesses mental arithmetic and basic numerical skills without the use of a calculator.
- Non-Routine: assesses problem-solving skills in real-world contexts.
Skills Assessed
- Number Sense: understanding of numbers, quantities, and relationships.
- Operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Patterns and Algebra: recognition and creation of patterns, and basic algebraic concepts.
- Measurement: understanding of units, conversions, and calculations.
- Data: interpretation and analysis of data.
Results and Reporting
- Results reported as a percentage score.
- Students identified as:
- Achieved: meeting the numeracy standard.
- Near Achieved: close to meeting the numeracy standard.
- Not Achieved: requiring additional support in numeracy.
Purpose and Benefits
- Identifies students who require additional support in numeracy.
- Informs teaching and learning practices.
- Provides a framework for numeracy instruction.
- Prepares students for future math studies and real-world applications.
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This quiz assesses numeracy skills of students in Western Australia, identifying those who require additional support. It's administered to students in Year 7, 8, 9, and 10.
