What's the meaning?

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This task is about identifying the meaning of a range of signs and symbols.

Question 1Change answer

a) All of the signs above have a similar meaning. What is that meaning?

b) Write down one thing about the signs above that looks the same.

c) All of these signs have a similar meaning. What is that meaning?

d) Write down two things about these signs that look the same.

e) Both of these signs have a similar meaning. What is that meaning?

f) Write down two things about these signs that look the same.

g) What are two ways that signs are better for giving travellers messages than written instructions?

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This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online (without auto-marking).

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Description of task:

Students study a range of signs to identify their similarities of meaning, layout, and purpose.

Answers/responses:

		Y6 (8/1999)
a)	danger/caution/beware	very easy
b)	Any 1 of: Their shape (diamond). Their outer border is black. They are the same size.	difficult
c)	You are not allowed to do whatever is shown (in the graphics).	moderate
d)	Any 2 of: Their shape (round). They have a line/slash through them. They have a white background. The picture/symbol on each sign is black. They have a grey border. They are the same size.	2 correct –difficult 1 correct –moderate
e)	Any 1 of: A cafe/restaurant/teashop is near by. Food and drink are available.	easy
f)	Any 2 of: Their shape (square). They all have black outer borders and/or white inner borders. They all have white pictures. They all have grey/the same coloured backgrounds. They are the same size. They have no words (on them).	2 correct –very difficult 1 correct –moderate
g)	Any 2 of: They are quicker to read/interpret. People who can't read English can understand them. They can be larger and easier to see.	2 correct –very difficult 1 correct –moderate