The annotated work samples in Judging Standards support teachers when reporting
against the achievement standards, when giving assessment feedback and when
explaining the differences between one student’s achievement and another’s.
Reporting against the Achievement Standard
Grey highlighting identifies those aspects of the achievement standard addressed in
the work sample. Annotations in black text refer to the assessment pointers, while
those in coloured text highlight additional, specific qualities evident in the work.
Number and Algebra – Arrays
The students were required to make arrays represent four groups of five and 10 groups of eight. They were then
required to write corresponding number sentences.
By the end of Year 2, students recognise increasing and decreasing number sequences involving 2s, 3s and 5s. They
represent multiplication and division by grouping into sets. They associate collections of Australian coins with their value.
Students identify the missing element in a number sequence. Students recognise the features of three-dimensional
objects. They interpret simple maps of familiar locations. They explain the effects of one-step transformations. Students
make sense of collected information.
Students count to and from 1000. They perform simple addition and subtraction calculations using a range of strategies.
They divide collections and shapes into halves, quarters and eighths. Students order shapes and objects using informal
units. They tell time to the quarter hour and use a calendar to identify the date and the months included in seasons.
They draw two-dimensional shapes. They describe outcomes for everyday events. Students collect data from relevant
questions to create lists, tables and picture graphs.
Arrays, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Number sentences
Student achievement is reported at the end of the semester or year using achievement
descriptors, which may be accompanied by letter grades. Achievement descriptors/letter
grades should not be used to assess individual pieces of work.
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Mathematics: Year 2 Excellent Achievement Work Sample
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Applies suitable strategies to
solve multi-step problems
involving addition and
subtraction. Uses repeated
addition to solve simple
multiplication problems and
sorts collections into
equal-sized groups to solve
simple division problems.
Circles four rows of five dots to
represent four groups of five.
Applies multiplication to find
the total number of dots and
applies division to check the
multiplication.
Writes a number sentence
using repeated addition
(5+5+5+5=20).
Circles 10 columns of eight dots
to represent 10 groups of eight.
Applies multiplication to find
the total number of dots and
applies division to check the
multiplication.
Writes a number sentence
using repeated addition.
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Mathematics: Year 2 Excellent Achievement Work Sample
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