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The literacy assessments test a students ability to read and write at a level where they can access further learning, develop important life skills, and engage in the wider community.
The literacy assessments test a students ability to read and write at a level where they can access further learning, develop important life skills, and engage in the wider community.
The Literacy Common Assessment Activity comes in two parts: Reading and Writing.
The Literacy Common Assessment Activity comes in two parts: Reading and Writing.
What the Reading CAA is testing
What the Reading CAA is testing
You will read at least SIX texts of various genres. You will be asked multiple choice questions about each text.
Outcome 1: Read to make sense of written texts.
Outcome 2: Read written texts with critical awareness.
Outcome 3: Read written texts for different purposes.
What the Writing CAA is testing
What the Writing CAA is testing
You will write TWO texts. One text must be in a formal register; one text must be a continuous text of at least 250 words. In the final section, you will be asked to answer some grammar questions.
Outcome 1: Write meaningful texts for different purposes and audiences.
Outcome 2: Use written language conventions to support communication.
Check for readiness on Pathways Awarua
Check for readiness on Pathways Awarua
Go to Pathways Awarua (https://pathwaysawarua.com/)
Create a free Learners account.
Go to the Sec-Reading and/or the Sec-Writing pages.
If you are able to confidently complete the modules at the top end of Level 4 and the lower end of Level 5, you are likely ready for the Literacy-Reading CAA. NB: This is not guaranteed!
If you are able to confidently complete the modules at Level 4, you are likely ready for the Literacy-Writing CAA. NB: This is not guaranteed!
If you are not yet able to complete the modules at this level, go back one stage and work your way up.
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