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Level 4
Indicators of Competence assessed under fair and reliable circumstances form the basis for reporting using the NRS. They comprise statements about achievement in terms of reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy and learning strategies.

other level 4 areas:
Conditions of Performance
Language and Literacy Features and Strategies
Numeracy Features and Strategies
Sample Activities

Reading
Reads and interprets structurally intricate texts in chosen fields of knowledge which require integration of several pieces of information for generating meaning.
9-4-02.gif (271 bytes) Interprets texts which include ambiguity and inexplicitness where reader needs to distinguish fact from opinion and infer purpose.
9-4-03.gif (277 bytes) Interprets and extrapolates from texts containing data which includes some abstraction, symbolism and technicality presented in graphic, diagrammatic, formatted or visual form.

Writing

9-4-04.gif (264 bytes) Communicates complex relationships between ideas by matching style of writing to purpose and audience.
9-4-05.gif (275 bytes) Generates written texts reflecting a range of genres and using appropriate structure and layout.

Oral Communication

9-4-06.gif (279 bytes) Participates in sustained transactions with flexible use of a range of generic structures, for the purpose of exchanging or obtaining goods and services; or gathering/providing information.
9-4-07.gif (264 bytes) Takes part in sustained interpersonal exchanges, demonstrating flexible use of register and a range of interactional strategies, for the purpose of establishing, maintaining and developing relationships; exploring issues; or problem solving.
9-4-08.gif (282 bytes) Extracts main ideas and most details from sustained oral texts.

Learning Strategies

9-4-09.gif (280 bytes) Evaluates appropriateness of learning strategies/practices and refines activities to achieve goals and enhance learning.

Numeracy

9-4-10.gif (293 bytes) Selects and investigates appropriate mathematical information and relationships embedded in an activity, item or text.
9-4-11.gif (275 bytes) Selects and applies an expanding range of mathematical strategies flexibly to solve problems in a variety of contexts.
9-4-12.gif (295 bytes) Examines and questions the appropriateness, possible interpretations and implications of aspects of a mathematical activity.
9-4-13.gif (290 bytes) Uses a range of oral and written informal and formal language and representation including symbols, diagrams and charts to communicate mathematically.

 

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