HMS, BM 2023 HSC 18 MC

Four Year 7 students on a school camp are participating in archery. Each student had five shots at the target. The centre of the target represents the best possible shot.

The location of each student's five shots are represented by X on the targets shown.

Which student is most likely to be at the associative stage of skill acquisition?

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\(A\)

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A is correct: The associative stage shows improved consistency (grouping of shots) but not perfect accuracy, indicating the learner is refining their technique.

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B is incorrect: Target B shows shots scattered widely across the target (cognitive stage – inconsistent and inaccurate).
C is incorrect: Target C shows shots clustered around the centre (late associative/early autonomous).
D is incorrect: Target D shows shots widely dispersed (cognitive stage).

♦♦ Mean mark 43%.