This task is about listening to a set of directions and following instructions to show this information on a map.
Listen to the directions about how to get to the beach and follow the instructions in the questions that follow.
Task administration:
This task can be completed by pencil and paper.
Read the script:
Pio and Langi are staying with their Aunt Jessie for the Christmas holidays.
It is so hot that they have decided to go for a swim.
"How do we get to the beach?" asked Pio.
"Listen carefully and I will tell you" replied Aunt Jessie.
"First, you go to our front gate, and turn right into Moana St. Walk down Moana to the bottom of the hill.
Then, turn left at the big pohutakawa tree into High St. Walk two blocks, past the church and the petrol station, keep going until you come to a pedestrian crossing opposite the post office.
Cross over there, and you will see a little lane running between the post office and the dairy. Walk down that lane, down some steep steps, and you will come to a large picnic area. There's a kids' playground there too. Cross the picnic area and you will find the beach is on the other side of it. The best place to swim is right there.
Got that? Good. Be careful crossing roads, and don't run down the steps, and please be back before lunch at one o'clock."
For this NEMP task students listened to a set of directions, then followed instructions to show this information on a map.
Answers/responses:
Y8 (09/1998)
a)
Correct tree (see diagram below)
71%
b)
Correct street
75%
c)
Correct pedestrian crossing
70%
d)
Beach labelled correctly
55%
e)
Appropriate route
62%
Total scores:
5 correct
3-4 correct
0-2 correct
43%
24%
33%
Commentary
This task involved a combination of oral instructions and use of a map. Some students may have done poorly because of poor map skills, rather than poor listening skills.
