KeyNet: Assessment Guide: Annexe 3: An example of a formal written test based upon contextualised tasks

LEVELS 1 AND 2

At Levels 1 and 2, there is an emphasis on the under-pinning skills associated with each Key Skill.

Questions will consist of 'machine markable', multiple choice and multiple response items, each item counting for 1 mark. You will be required to complete your answers on an objective test answer sheet by circling your choice of answer.

Primarily, these tests will address the application of the knowledge, skills and understanding of each Key Skill in everyday situations. In the main, the items are clustered around a series of common themes designed to provide a realistic context or focus, to encourage you to select and apply your skills.

Each test will be set at a specified level and will be reported on a pass/fail basis. The tests are scheduled to last 1 hour; the use of dictionaries or electronic calculators will not be allowed. An example of the type of questions set, in this case at level 2, is given below.

COMMUNICATION - LEVEL 2:Example of Questions

Questions 1-3 are based on the document about Midland Holiday Choice points. Read the document carefully.

MIDLAND HOLIDAY CHOICE

Why pay the full cost of your holiday - when you can make great savings with your Choice points?

Using your Choice points is a perfect way to reduce the cost of your holiday. You can save money on the whole holiday - including extras like flights and care hire.

There are thousands of holidays to choose from - in fact you can select your holiday from 650 different brochures. Just choose the holiday that's right for you. Then call Thomas Cook with your holiday details and state the number of Choice points you would like to redeem. That's all there is to it.

How to work out how much you would save on your holiday using your Choice points.

TOTAL COST OF HOLIDAY
Points required	£300 to £500	£501 to £700	£701 to £1000	£1001 to £1400	£1401 to £2000	£2001 to £2700	£2701 to £3600	£3601 to £4800	£4801 to £6800	£6801 to £8200	£8201 to £10000	£10001 plus
25 pts	£20	£35	£45	£55	£80	£110	£160	£210	£320	£425	£550	£600
50 pts			£55	£65	£90	£120	£170	£220	£335	£450	£600	£700
150 pts				£80	£105	£135	£185	£240	£360	£500	£680	£850
300 pts						£155	£205	£265	£395	£570	£780	£1000
500 pts							£230	£300	£450	£660	£920	£1200

To read the table simply find the total cost of your holiday (top line) and the number of Choice points you have (left-hand column) and read off how much you will save with CHOICE points.

1. Holiday Choice points will:
           A cover the cost of your holiday
           B cut the cost of your holiday
           C choose your holiday for you
           D guarantee a better holiday

2. The word redeem in the third paragraph means:
          A earn
          B save
          C cash in
          D buy

3. According to the table:
         A the higher the cost of your holiday, the more you can save using Choice points
         B the lower the cost of your holiday, the more you can save using Choice points
         C the more points you have, the higher the cost of you holiday
         D the fewer points you have, the lower the cost of your holiday

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