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Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
Work Description
This work artefact includes a detailed Year 3 lesson plan on narrative writing, accompanied by a rationale that explains how assessment is embedded throughout the teaching sequence. It demonstrates the use of formative (e.g. goal setting, observation, peer feedback) and summative (e.g. annotated work samples, rubrics) assessment strategies. The plan uses checklists, graphic organisers, and student reflections to track progress in both compositional and transcriptional writing skills.
The rationale draws on contemporary research (e.g. Graham & Harris, Loane, Duchesne) to justify choices around differentiated assessment, student goal setting, and feedback strategies such as the “Two Stars and a Wish” model. Communication with parents and colleagues is also highlighted through the inclusion of work samples and reporting approaches.
This artefact reflects my ability to assess student learning meaningfully, provide timely and constructive feedback, and interpret student data to inform next steps in teaching and learning.
Reflection
This artefact demonstrates my ability to embed assessment as an integral part of the teaching and learning cycle. Through the use of clear success criteria, formative assessment tools such as checklists and goal-setting prompts, and summative rubrics aligned to curriculum outcomes, I was able to plan purposeful assessment moments that informed instruction. The inclusion of peer feedback (“Two Stars and a Wish”) and scaffolded self-assessment reflects my commitment to developing students’ metacognitive awareness and ownership of their learning.
By interpreting diagnostic conversations and tailoring learning goals accordingly, I was able to design responsive instruction that targeted both compositional and transcriptional writing skills. Additionally, my rationale highlights how assessment practices are shared with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering transparency and continuity. This process deepened my understanding of how to use feedback to both celebrate progress and identify next steps for growth — a key component of effective, inclusive teaching.
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