Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment
BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Writing Assessment
Please complete the following writing task:
Please write a page about the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. You may like to include any work or educational experience you might have, comments about MONASH Training and Professional Development or Monash University, or expectations you have about the course. Please feel free to include any information you think is interesting. This task is not looking at how much you know, but how you write and structure sentences.
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Self Assessment
Please answer the following questions. If you can perform all of the skills in each section – you need only tick Yes to ‘all of the above’ in each section
Reading Skills
I can read and understand workplace documents:
For example:
Safety signs
Equipment operating instructions
Occupational Health and Safety instructions
Business documents and reports
All of the above
Writing Skills
I am able to complete writing tasks
For example:
Writing 2-3 paragraphs
Writing letters
Writing reports and business documents
Writing complex reports and business documents
All of the above
Numeracy Skills
I am able to perform calculations as required.
For example:
Basic money calculations
Using a calculator for a range of simple calculations
Basic arithmetic of addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division without a calculator
Working with budgets and financial plans
All of the above
Language Skills
I can write down basic information when I am told the details verbally
For example:
Writing down a complex telephone message
Taking complex instructions about a work task to be completed
Turning verbal minutes during a meeting
Writing instructions into complex business documents
All of the above
Computer Skills
This course will require you to use the internet, email, word processing and potentially Excel or PowerPoint. In a few sentences please describe your experiences using computers.
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Please tick all the statements which apply to you:
I have access to a computer for internet, email and word processing
I am confident using email
I am confident using the internet to search for information
I am confident with basic word processing
I am confident with making basic presentations with PowerPoint
I am confident with basic Excel spreadsheets
Please tick all the statements which apply to you:
I am confident using a calculator
I am confident calculating fractions
I am confident calculating decimals and percentages
I am confident calculating simple addition, multiplication, subtraction and division
Numeracy
- If boxes of paper cost $8 each and you have $40, what is the maximum number that you can afford to buy?
- If there are ten business clients coming for a meeting and they each need 6 handouts, how many handouts will you need to photocopy?
- If you have 15 employees in your business and six are absent, how many are in attendance?
- If a business meeting commences at 9am and runs for three hours, at what time will it finish?
- Answer the following questions regarding the Train table below
Southern Cross Station / 09:40 / 10:05 / 11:05 / 12:35
Flinders Station / 09:50 / 10:15 / 11:15 / 12:45
Richmond Station / 10:10 / 10:30 / 11:30 / 13:00
South Yarra Station / 10:25 / ……… / 11:45 / 13:15
Hawksburn Station / 10:45 / ……… / 12:05 / ……..
Toorak Station / 11:05 / 11:20 / 12:25 / 13:55
Armadale Station / 11:30 / 11:55 / 12:50 / 14:25
a)Which is the fastest train from Southern Cross Station to Armadale Station
b)At how many stations does the 10:15 from Flinders Station Stop before it reaches Armadale Station?
c)How long does it take the 13:55 from Toorak Station to reach Armadale Station?
d)You have to arrive at Toorak Station by 2:00. Which train would you catch from Richmond Station?
Reading Comprehensive
Please read the following extract from The Age newspaper (Nov 4, 2011) and complete the following reading comprehension activities.
It pays to think ahead before handing over reins
When I think of succession planning, I think of the ancient Cambodian city of Angkor. In the 12th century it was a thriving, sophisticated city of nearly 1 million people at a time when London had a population of about 20,000. Angkorian leaders set about building for the future by constructing more than 1000 temples, including Angkor Wat. They created the largest pre-industrial city the world had seen.
But within a couple of hundred years it was all in ruins. Archaeologists believe they became so fixated on the grandeur of their civilisation that they forgot about securing water for their staple food, so the people left and the jungle returned.
In much more recent times, Coca-Cola realised Coke may not be around forever either, so in 1985 changed the formula and brought out the ''new'' Coke. But it picked the wrong horse and nearly wrecked the brand. It made a quick switch back and then progressively introduced variations with sugarless products such as Coke Zero and Diet Coke. I'm not sure that the chemical substitute is that much better for you than sugar, but the company managed to secure its future with the new products, plus water, which the leaders of Angkor forgot about. Coca-Cola now has the major market share in bottled water.
Big-business succession planners can stand back and observe a class act - the royal family. You might ask what that's got to do with business. Well, their business is about putting on a show.
First, they don't believe in swift changes. The Queen is coming up to her 60th year on the throne, close to matching her great forebear, Victoria, who, like Elizabeth, thought a change every 60 years was almost too hasty for the public. But while maintaining the day-to-day strength of tradition, it's now been announced that the first-born in line for the throne will be crowned - whether male or female. How modern is that!
Of course it won't happen for a while. The next two in line are Charles - talk about being patient - and then his son William. So it looks like the earliest that the new model can roll out will be with the first-born of Will and Kate. On present form, that could be 80 years or so.
Our resident feminist Louise is far from impressed by the timeline for this innovation, but the royal family will still be ahead of at least one public company I know. I recently asked its 70-year-old chairman - who has been in the job for five or six years - what succession plans he was going to put in place.
''None at all,'' he said. ''I'm here for the long term.'' That should make us all think about what's going to happen with our products, brands and companies. So be bold and start planning today. And don't let useless traditions hold you back. However, remember Angkor - for every temple you still need to produce many bowls of rice.
1. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?
a) To teach readers about the history of Angkor
b) To educate people on the differences between coke zero and diet coke
c) To discuss the importance of succession planning in businesses
2. Who will next be crowned king or queen of England?
a) Prince William
b) Prince Harry
c) Prince Charles
d) Princess Kate
3. What was the main reason the article attributed to the ruining of Angkor?
a) Focus on grandeur of the civilisation
b) There was no securing of water for food
c) Not electing a chairman
d) The jungle grew over the city
4. Read this sentence from the article: “The next two in line are Charles - talk about being patient
and then his son William. So it looks like the earliest that the new model can roll out will be
with the first-born of Will and Kate”
In this sentence, what is the meaning of patient?
a) A person who is under medical care or attention
b) Bearing or enduring pain with calmness
c) Capable of calmly awaiting an outcome or result
Learning Style
Read the information below about learning styles and answer the questions that follow.
What is a learning style?
Learning styles are simply different approaches or ways of learning.
What are the types of learning styles?
Visual Learners: Learn through seeing...
These learners need to see the teacher's body language and facial expression to fully understand the content of a lesson. They tend to prefer sitting at the front of the classroom to avoid visual obstructions (e.g. people's heads). They may think in pictures and learn best from visual displays including: diagrams, illustrated text books, overhead transparencies, videos, flipcharts and hand-outs. During a lecture or classroom discussion, visual learners often prefer to take detailed notes to absorb the information.
Auditory Learners: Learn through listening...
They learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking things through and listening to what others have to say. Auditory learners interpret the underlying meanings of speech through listening to tone of voice, pitch, speed and other nuances. Written information may have little meaning until it is heard. These learners often benefit from reading text aloud and using a tape recorder.
Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners: Learn through moving, doing and touching...
Tactile/Kinesthetic learners learn best through a hands-on approach, actively exploring the physical world around them. They may find it hard to sit still for long periods and may become distracted by their need for activity and exploration.
(Reference:
- Why would ‘kinesthetic’ learners find it hard to sit still?
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- What is your learning style? What examples can you give of how you identified your learning style? How could you use this information to help you in the course you are about to enrol in?
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Student declaration
I agree that I have completed this test to the best of my ability and am aware that the test results will be used to determine my current level of language, literacy and numeracy skills. This information will be used to determine any additional support I may require in order to complete the course successfully.
Student Signature ______Date: ______
Student Name: ______
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Learning Style been assessed as being: Visual/ Auditory/ Kinaesthetic (please circle)
LLN skills including oral communication have been assessed as being: Poor / Average / Satisfactory / Good / Excellent (please circle)
Oral communication: After speaking to the student during the enrolment process, please provide a brief description of their oral communication.
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For results of “poor” or “average” or where minor support is indicated following enrolment the facilitator will be informed of this and support strategies will be discussed with the candidate.
Will the student require any additional support to complete the qualification? (Tick as many as applicable)
Additional language support
Additional literacy support
Additional numeracy support
Additional one on one time with trainer/assessor
A support person provided by their place of referral
Assistance with study skills
Large-print materials
Referral to another agency
Other
If ticked any of the above responses please provide a brief description of what will need to be implemented.
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Will the student require any reasonable adjustments to learning and assessment to be successful in completing the qualification? (Tick as many as applicable)
Amendments to learning material
Reasonable adjustments to assessment material
Extensions on assessment due dates
Other
If ticked any of the above responses please provide a brief description of what will need to be implemented.
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Student is approved for enrolment YES NO
If “Yes”, Trainer has been provided with the results and notified of any support required? YES NO
If ‘No’, pass this assessment on to the RTO Director for review and action.
Staff Signature...... Date......
Staff Name ………………………………………………………………………….
LLN for BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management V3.1-14-12-2016
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