FUNCTIONAL LITERACY BASICS
What is the main goal of functional literacy in an English lesson?
To use language knowledge and skills to solve real-life problems.
What do we call a classroom task that reflects communication in everyday life?
An authentic task.
What is skimming used for when reading a text?
Understanding the main idea quickly.
What is one useful way to use a QR code in a functional literacy lesson?
To give learners access to a relevant resource or task, such as a timetable, map or survey.
What is formative assessment?
Assessment that gathers evidence during learning to guide feedback and next steps.
Which is more functional: memorising travel words or using a timetable to plan a journey?
Using a timetable to plan a journey.
Which task better develops functional literacy: matching prices with words or choosing a product within a budget?
Choosing a product within a budget.
What is scanning used for?
Finding specific information, such as a date, price or gate number.
Which digital tool can turn an image into an interactive scene with clickable hotspots?
ThingLink.
What is a rubric?
A set of criteria describing how performance or a product will be evaluated.
What does PISA stand for?
Programme for International Student Assessment.
What is an information-gap activity?
An activity in which learners exchange missing information to complete a task.
What should students check before trusting an unfamiliar online announcement?
The source, evidence and confirmation from reliable or official sources.
Which tool can help teachers generate and adapt reading materials to different language levels?
Diffit.
What does the CEFR term mediation mean in language learning?
Helping others understand or construct meaning by explaining, summarising, relaying information or facilitating communication.
Which three broad literacy domains are assessed in PISA?
Reading, mathematics and science.
In task-based learning, what should students primarily focus on while completing the main task?
Achieving a meaningful communicative outcome or solving a problem.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact is a claim that can be checked against evidence; an opinion expresses a view or judgement.
What should a teacher do before using an AI-generated worksheet with students?
Check its accuracy, language level, appropriateness, bias and alignment with learning objectives.
Why should students justify their choices in real-life tasks?
To demonstrate reasoning, connect claims with evidence and make informed decisions.
What is the key difference between knowing a language rule and being functionally literate?
Functional literacy requires applying knowledge appropriately to achieve a purpose in a real-world context.
A school has 42 students and a transport budget of 65,000 tenge. Bus A has 35 seats and costs 45,000 tenge; Bus B has 50 seats and costs 60,000 tenge. Which option meets both requirements?
One Bus B: it seats 50 and costs 60,000 tenge.
Two websites give conflicting information about a school event. What should a student do before sharing it?
Compare the sources, check dates and evidence, and verify the details through an authoritative source.
How can Padlet support functional literacy beyond simply collecting student answers?
By enabling learners to compare evidence, collaborate on solutions, justify decisions and develop a shared action plan.
A student correctly identifies the cheapest bus but ignores that it has too few seats. Which important skill is missing?
Evaluating all relevant constraints before making a justified decision.