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Communication Level 5

Introduction

The work samples in this section form the Level 5 part of the assessment map for Communication. Other parts of the assessment map can be accessed by using the menu on the right side of the screen.

The Communication Level 5 standards describe what students should know and be able to do at this level. The following work samples illustrate the kinds of responses that students produce when they are working at the Level 5 standard.

Annotations identify for each sample attributes of the student response that relate to specific elements of the standard.

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Sample at Level 5 – Response to presentation

Context

While on camp at Phillip Island, students listened to a presentation from a Ranger and responded using a prepared proforma. During the presentation, students filled out a checklist to identify communication strategies used. Following the camp a teacher prepared students to interpret the information and reflect on the communication strategies used in the presentation through guided discussion. The response table was completed individually.

The discussion and response took approximately two 40-minute sessions. 

The elements of the Listening, viewing and responding standard addressed by this task are:

(Students) interpret complex information and evaluate the effectiveness of its presentation.

(Students) consider their own and others’ points of view … and justify their own interpretations.

Stimulus

Students used the Phillip Island Responding to a Presentation worksheet to record responses.

Sample

The following sample illustrates the kinds of responses that students produce when they have achieved the elements of the standard addressed by this task.

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Annotation – Questions 1 and 5

Listening viewing and responding − Level 5
• Responds using subject-specific language, for example, biodiversity, ecosystems, little penguins and future generations.
• Interprets the Ranger’s information about biodiversity.

Element of the standard

(Students) interpret complex information … 

Annotation – Questions 3 and 4

Listening viewing and responding − Level 5
• Identifies the way complex messages are conveyed; for example, slide show and ‘shocking’ statistics.
• Comments on a range of strategies; for example, audience participation, question time and presentation duration.

Element of the standard

(Students) interpret complex information and evaluate the effectiveness of its presentation.

Annotation – Question 6

Listening viewing and responding − Level 5
• Responds thoughtfully.
• Considers alternative views.
• Recognises multiple possible interpretations.

Element of the standard

(Students) consider their own and others’ points of view …

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Sample at Level 5 – Research report: Transport

Context

Students participated in an open-learning project. A three-week program integrating a range of domains. Students selected a topic related to the theme of urban living and prepared and conducted a research project which included a two-day excursion to the city of Melbourne. Students worked in groups of four and, as a group, negotiated their project plan with a teacher. They designed a set of key research questions, interviewed respondents and used presentation software as a simple multimedia tool to present their report. The slides in this report were not intended to support an oral presentation.

The element of the Presenting standard addressed by this task is:

… students use the communication conventions, forms and language appropriate to the subject to convey a clear message across a range of presentation forms to meet the needs of the context, purpose and audience. They provide and use … reflection to develop effective communication skills.

Sample

The following sample illustrates the kinds of responses that students produce when they have achieved the elements of the standard addressed by this task.

Note: Some graphic images and slides included in the original student work sample have been removed due to copyright considerations.

 

 

 

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Annotation – Whole sample

Presenting – Level 5
• Understands and implements the conventions of an effective presentation.
• Uses subject-specific language in presentation.
• Uses appropriate language to suit the purpose and audience.
• Presents the survey focus, data and conclusions clearly.
• Uses relevant, clear visual aids to support the presentation.

Element of the standard

Students use the communication conventions, forms and language appropriate to the subject to convey a clear message across a range of presentation forms to meet the needs of the context, purpose and audience.

Annotation – Slides 2 and 3

Presenting − Level 5
• Poses a hypothesis to organise data and meet needs of the topic.
• Shows understanding of features of presenting a research report.
• Uses effective text features to clarify main points.
• Uses subject-specific language.

Element of the standard

Students use the communication conventions, forms and language appropriate to the subject to convey a clear message across a range of presentation forms to meet the needs of the context, purpose and audience.

Annotation – Slides 5 and 7

Presenting − Level 5
• Uses clear layout to report data.
• Shows awareness of need to control quantity of data per page.
• Selects appropriate language to convey message.

Element of the standard

Students use the communication conventions, forms and language appropriate to the subject to convey a clear message across a range of presentation forms to meet the needs of the context, purpose and audience.

Annotation – Slides 10 and 11

Presenting − Level 5
• Uses relevant and clear visual aids to support communication.
• Selects an appropriate convention to report data.

Element of the standard

Students use the communication conventions, forms and language appropriate to the subject to convey a clear message across a range of presentation forms to meet the needs of the context, purpose and audience.

Annotation – Slides 13 and 16

Presenting − Level 5
• Uses appropriate graphic device to summarise conclusion.
• Clearly links conclusion with opening key questions.

Element of the standard

Students use the communication conventions, forms and language appropriate to the subject to convey a clear message across a range of presentation forms to meet the needs of the context, purpose and audience.

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