SECTION 5 Assessment tools Observation book


An observation book can be used by the teacher to record brief notes on each learner’s progress in formal and informal assessment tasks. A separate section in alphabetical order needs to be kept for each learner. Each entry should be clearly dated.


Learner: Lisa M 17 February – seems to be very helpful to other learners in the group 18 February – very involved in physical education activity 23 February – verbalises that she is unable to understand instructions 28 February – chooses to read or draw when not busy completing tasks


Checklists Checklists can be used to note whether a learner has mastered a concept or task.


Example checklist for informal assessment Term 1: Physical Education – Locomotor skills Key: ✓ Competent ✗ Needs improvement


Learner’s Names Can balance a ball on a spoon


Can throw and hit a ball


Can use non- dominant arm/leg


Can skip with a skipping rope


Comments


Rubrics


Rubrics can be used to note the level at which learners have mastered concepts or tasks. A four point rubric like the one below can be used for daily, informal assessment.


Example rubric for informal assessment


Term 1: Beginning Knowledge and Personal and Social Wellbeing -- Topic 1: Me Criteria


1 = Not achieved


Learner can name different types of food Learner can say why we need water Learner can name sources of water Learner can discuss the importance of clean air


2 = Partial achievement


3 = Satisfactory achievement


4 = Outstanding achievement


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