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Questions
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A school in Wellington is planning to have a picnic during one of the school days this week. Look at the extended forecast on the chart.
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responses
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1999(1995) |
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1. Which
days would be best for the picnic?
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Monday
and Thursday
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29(44)
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Monday,
Thursday and Sunday
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22(19)
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Monday
or Thursday (with or without Sunday)
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27(17)
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other
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22(20)
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2. Why do you think they are the best days? You win a free
holiday for a week and can choose any place on the chart. |
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fine
/ rain unlikely / no rain
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86(94)
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3. Which
would be the best place for your holiday?
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Nelson
or Marlborough or both
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71(79)
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4. Why do
you think this would be the best place for your holiday?
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fine
/ no rain plus additional appropriate detail
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27(24)
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fine / no rain
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36(39)
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| Commentary: The 1999 year 8 students were less successful than the 1995 year 8 students in providing the best answers to the first three questions. There was little difference on the fourth question. Many students did not pay attention to details such as "school days", "days" (plural in Q1), "best place" (singular in Q3). |
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