Evidence of learning
The teacher uses students’ work samples (records of number and type of insects, graphs), anecdotal notes of observations, checklists of indicators and checklists of target language to determine whether students have made progress as a result of the learning experiences.
Work samples for Andrew may include photographs of his placement of plastic insects and symbols within the squares on a grid.
Criteria for assessment
Students are assessed on their ability to:
Tier 1
- use concrete materials, tally marks or symbols to keep track of collected data
- display data using pictures, symbols or objects to represent the data
- use a baseline and equal spacing when representing data
- display data using a column graph or picture graph
- use simple computer software to create a picture graph from a table of information
Tier 2
- create a simple table to organise data
- construct a column graph or picture graph on grid paper using one-to-one correspondence
- mark equal spaces on each axis, label axes and name the column graph or picture graph
- interpret information presented in a column graph or picture graph
- solve problems using strategies such as constructing tables
- use simple computer software to enter data and create a graph
Tier 3
- determine a suitable scale for data on a picture graph, column graph or line graph
- draw a picture graph and column graph where one picture or symbol represents more than one item
- interpret information presented in a column graph or picture graph using a key or scale
- use problem-solving strategies, including those based on selecting and organising key information in a systematic way
- use a computer database to organise information collected.