SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT AND RECORDING OBSERVATION tools ASSESSMENT

SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENT AND RECORDING OBSERVATION (tools) ASSESSMENT EVALUATION incl. self-evaluation § Entry profile § Meetings § Record of development § Portfolio

OBSERVATION – Daily – In various learning situations and settings – Exchange with parents – Notes, other forms of documentation (technology) – Selection for portfolio

RECORD OF THE CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT

Record of the Child’s development EXAMPLE Area: Me and my Body Me as a Person Me and the Others Me and the Word “What is new? ” The most important changes in the child’s development (progress, no progress, other) Developing his fine motor control using both writing and drawing tools and using other classroom equipment. Can talk about ways to keep healthy. Is able to select equipment needed to complete a self chosen activity. Now takes part in our whole class singing sessions. Is able to follow class routines very well. Is becoming less reliant on being with an adult. Use of English and speaks in simple sentences with adults and his peers. Participates in counting songs and is beginning to use maths vocabulary in his free play. Shows interest in investigations. The child’s strengths are Competences needed to be practised Future steps To hold his pencil correctly. Opportunities provided by teacher and activities at home. Tries all activities offered in class. Organises himself and his belongings with increasing independence. To use musical instruments and his body to explore how sounds can be changed. Opportunities provided by teacher. Speaks with increasing confidence during class discussions. To play more readily with other children. Opportunities provided by teacher and activities at home (possible play dates with his classmates. ) Enjoys story time and talking about the books. Counting within 10. Is able to talk about what has happened during an activity To extend his range of vocabulary. 2 d shapes. To give reasons as to why something may have happened. Opportunities provided by teacher. Uses small and large equipment with increasing control General Comments: XY has settled into Kindergarten well and now feels comfortable to join in with a wide range of activities, particularly those led by an adult. XY has a super sense of humour and likes nothing more than coming to have a chat with me! He particularly enjoys our Show and Tell sessions and is eager to participate in class discussions. XY feels more secure in adult company, but is beginning to play alongside other children. I am sure that with support this will continue to improve during the year. Well done XY!

MEETINGS WITH PARENTS AND CHILDREN

PORTFOLIO