Transcript Core tasks: - Teesdale School

The Effective Use of
Core Tasks in Assessing Pupil’s
Performance and Progress in
PE
What are Core Tasks ?
They are activity-based challenges
They represent a complete piece of work for pupils to
achieve
They give pupils a clear picture of what they are aiming
for
They are designed to match the physical, mental and
emotional maturity of the majority of pupils in age group
and provide a link with expectations of a particular level
What are Core Tasks?
They grow in difficulty and complexity as pupils
make progress
They are progressive
They enable pupils’ progress to be recognised
and validated
They ensure consistency across the county and
across the key stages
They are a useful planning tool
Each core task focuses on the 4
strands of learning in PE:
Developing Skills
Making and Applying Decisions
Developing Physical and Mental
Capacity
Evaluating and Improving
How To Use The Core tasks
Select the appropriate core task to
suit the level the pupils are working
at.
At the start of a block of work it
maybe useful to show the pupils the
core task from the DVD or possibly
allow the pupils an opportunity to try
it for themselves.
How To Use The Core tasks
The activities and learning objectives for
the unit are found on the back of the core
task (activities and objectives are based
on the four strands of the curriculum).
When the core task was selected based on
a benchmarked level there will obviously
be some pupils working above and below
this benchmark if this is the case the STEP
principle should be considered.
How To Use The Core Task
At the end of the unit allow the
pupils the opportunity to participate
in the core task to make assessment
and check for progress.
Involving pupils in their own
learning
Pupils have a greater understanding of
what they are doing and why they are
doing it, if they are engaged from the
beginning in recognising:
what they can do
what they need to do to make progress.
HOW CAN WE DO THIS?
Use QCA Core Tasks and Durham
Assessment pyramids
Invasion Games
Acquiring and
Developing my skills
Level 3
I can change my
direction and speed
when dribbling in the
game
I can use a range of
passing when I play
games (high, low,
bounce etc)
I can kick, stop and
throw a variety of
different objects and
balls
Invasion Games
Selecting and Applying
my Skills
Level 3
I can find a
space in a
game
I can use a
variety of moves
to outwit
opponents
I can use a variety of
tactics, strategies and
moves in a variety of
games
I can help my team I can help my
keep possession in team find the
a game
right position to
shoot
Invasion Games
Evaluating and Improving
Performance
Level 3
I can describe the
difference between
defending and
attacking play
I can explain if my
tactics have been
successful in a game
I can use a variety of
language to describe
what is happening
during the game –
possession, scoring,
accuracy
Invasion Games
Knowledge and
Understanding of
Fitness and Health
Level 3
I can explain why
stamina and speed
are important when
playing games
I can warm up
using activities
that will help me
play the game
I can explain why
stretching is
important for
playing games
To access the assessment
pyramids
Go to the home page of the Durham
Schools Portal
Click on:
Durham Learning Gateway
Achievement Services
Curriculum
PE and Sport
Curriculum Resources
You have a choice of dance, games etc.
Select which level of pyramids you require
Contact Details
Gary Ankers
Tel: 07827232311
Email:g.ankers100@durhamlearning.
net