Sample Student
of
Sample High School
sat the Literacy Test for school leavers on 23 June 2015, and achieved the result
Level: 2
Typical performance at this level
Scores from 330 correspond to Level 4. Individuals performing at this level can comprehend
texts of relative complexity including those incorporating visual information. They understand
distinguishing features of a range of text types and use inference to interpret texts. They can
analyse and contrast information found in tables and charts and organise instructions
sequentially. They use punctuation effectively and spell most frequently used words including
relevant technical vocabulary. They construct flow charts to show connections and develop a
storyboard to prepare a presentation. They understand key selection criteria in a position
description.
Scores from 246 and below 330 correspond to Level 3. Individuals performing at this level can
locate and comprehend information in detailed written material, such as a job description. They
can interpret information from charts and tables such as flight schedules and use the 'help'
facility in a software program. They can compare information from different sources and use
organisers, such as headings and indexes in manuals. They can use punctuation such as
apostrophes and quotation marks as an aid to understanding and spell with reasonable
accuracy.
Level 4
Level 3
231
Level 2
Level 1
Scores from 189 and below 246 correspond to Level 2. Individuals performing at this level can
locate information and comprehend the main idea in written material such as a pay slip. They
can compare information from different sources such as product catalogues and can
understand instructions in words and diagrams such as safe operating procedures for
machinery. They can locate information online such as job search results. They use basic
punctuation such as capital letters and commas and can use a spellchecker.
Scores below 189 correspond to Level 1. Individuals performing at this level can comprehend
brief written information such as simple emails. They can locate specific information such as
time on an appointment calendar and can interpret visual information such as safety signs.
They can identify information in a simple diagram, map or table and recognise numerals such
as prices in advertisements. They can use basic punctuation such as a full stop and use their
knowledge of the alphabet to consult a dictionary.
Student Number: 99999999
45129237
Issued by BOSTES without alteration or erasure on 23 July 2015 at Sydney, NSW, Australia
DIAGNOSTIC REPORT
This diagnostic report provides information about Sample Student's performance in this test. Listed below are the ACSF Level, Focus Area and Outcome for questions answered correctly and for questions answered incorrectly. The report may assist in identifying areas of strength and weakness.
Sample Student of Sample High School sat for the Literacy Test test on 23 June 2015.
Sample Student answered questions correctly in the areas of:
ACSF Level
Focus Area
Outcome
Level: 3
Level: 3
Level: 3
Level: 3
Level: 2
Level: 2
Level: 2
Comprehension
Comprehension
Comprehension
Spelling
Grammar
Comprehension
Comprehension
Extracts information from a table
Identifies the audience of a text
Identifies the purpose of a text
Identifies the correct spelling of a word
Identifies the appropriate words to use
Extracts information from a text
Extracts information from a diagram
Sample Student answered questions incorrectly in the areas of:
ACSF Level
Focus Area
Outcome
Level: 3
Level: 3
Level: 3
Level: 3
Level: 3
Level: 3
Level: 3
Level: 2
Level: 2
Level: 2
Level: 2
Level: 2
Level: 2
Level: 2
Comprehension
Comprehension
Comprehension
Text navigation
Comprehension
Comprehension
Comprehension
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Comprehension
Text navigation
Text navigation
Comprehension
Extracts information from a website
Extracts information from a diagram with text
Extracts information from a text
Locates information from a contents page
Extracts information from a table
Infers meaning from a cartoon
Infers meaning from a text
Extracts information from a text
Recognises the different meanings of words
Recognises sequencing in a text
Identifies the purpose of a text
Locates information in a table
Reads a timetable
Uses inference to interpret a text