STUDENT NAME: Aymen Abi Oula

The Australian International Academy – Kellyville Campus

YEAR 8 ‘Out and About’ Unit Assessment

2018

TIME: One period

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PART A

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Please circle your answer.

1. What is the leading cause of accidental deaths for

children aged 15-19 yrs?
(a) Drowning
(b) Poisoning
(c) Road Traffic
(d) Falls

2. ‘Doing something when the consequences of that action are uncertain’ is the definition
for which of the following?
(a) Harm
(b) Risk taking
(c) Alternative
(d) Conflict

3. Road casualties and deaths in Australia have overall______________ in the past 30

years?
(a) Increased
(b) Decreased
(c) Stayed the same
(d) Decreased then increased a lot

4. Which of the following is a risk factor and behaviour that could contribute to a crash for
a cyclist?
(a) Driving an unsafe car
(b) Fooling around and distracting the driver
(c) Not having a licence
(d) Not obeying road rules

5. Which of the following is a risk factor and behaviour that could contribute to a crash for
a pedestrian?
(a) Driving an unsafe car
(b) Fooling around and distracting the driver
(c) Not using a pedestrian crossing
(d) Not wearing a seat belt

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6. When negotiating with friends it is important to:
(a) Listen to their point of view, state your view without being aggressive, be prepared to
compromise without supporting risk taking
(b) Listen to their point of view, state your view without being aggressive, be prepared to
compromise by supporting risk taking
(c) Make them listen to your point of view, being aggressive if needs be, and take the
easiest option available
(d) Hear both sides of the argument and make a decision as quickly as possible without
considering the consequences so no one gets angry

7. Making a statement that is used to make a point in a manner that respects others whilst
putting your own point of view is called an:
(a) Aggressive response
(b) Assertive response
(c) Translation
(d) Consequences

8. When resolving conflict, it is best to:

(a) Use the silent treatment
(b) Use accusing statements starting with ‘You’
(c) Express how you feel by using statements starting with ‘I’
(d) Argue until someone gives in

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PART B (35 MARKS)

SHORT ANSWER

Answer the following questions in the space provided.

9. Match the following words with their definitions in the table below
Assertive, consequences, risk, conflict, harm, protective behaviours
WORD DEFINITION

Risk A hazard or dangerous chance

protective Behaving in a manner that respects yourself and others

behaviours

consequences A negative consequence resulting from a particular behaviour

Protective Actions that can keep one safe

Assertive A disagreement or argument

harm The effect or result from a particular behaviour

10. Describe TWO influences that impact on our behaviour and decision making

The two people that will be my parents & that razed me & the decision of friends that I will
make at & out of school

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11. Describe 3 risk factors and behaviours that could contribute to accidents for drivers.
Provide specific examples.

Spending on the rode could kill him by losing control

Having a bad inflowing in the car that is incurring him

Too much sound in the car that he or she will get distracted

12. Identify and List 5 to 10 reasons why young people (teenagers) take risks
1. Being around the Ronge crowed
2. Getting in to trouble in & out of school can lead with police
3. There are problems at home with his or her parents
4. Is getting bullied at school or online
5. Not around any people isolates their self from people
6.
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13. Read the following scenario and answer the questions below:

Simon is a Yr 8 student at his friend’s older brothers 18th birthday party. Simon didn’t
tell his parents about the party and just told his parents he was going to the movies with
his friend. He was picked up by his friend’s mum who thought he had permission to go to
the 18th. It is now getting late and he needs to get home. His friends mum has been
irresponsible and had lots of alcohol throughout the night. Simon is offered a lift home
by a guy who he doesn’t really know and Simon has seen him drinking alcohol all night
also.

Simon needs to get home and has some important decisions to make. Complete the
following questions using the decision making steps outlined below.

-Identify the problems:

Simon did not tell his parents about the party
-List Simon’s alternatives:
He can tell his mum & dad that there is a party that he once to go to & the mother can
drive him or if he has an older brother they can look after him
-What are the consequences of EACH alternative?
He can get heart if there is a fi

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 Decide on Simon’s best course of action and explain your reasons behind it:
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14. Please write a personal reflection based on what you have learnt throughout the Out and
About unit. In your reflection, include:

- Any areas of learning which you feel have improved as the unit has progressed

- Furthermore, think about where you feel this information will be useful in your life
and how you will use this information to make informed decisions. Please include
specific examples where relevant.

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