Work samples

Analysing work samples is one way teachers can determine what students know and can do in relation to Syllabus outcomes.

Teachers can access a variety of authentic work samples published by the Board of Studies that provide examples of the way students might demonstrate achievement of the EnglishK-6 Syllabus outcomes. Viewing annotating work samples, accompanied by Syllabus-based criteria, can assist teachers develop shared or common interpretations of Stage standards and Syllabus expectations.

Listening and Talking work samples

Board of Studies: English K-6 Work Samples Stage 2, pages 27-31 (PDF 309KB)

Reading work samples

Board of Studies; English K-6 Work Samples Stage2, pages 69-79 (PDF 618KB)

Writing work samples

Board of Studies, English K-6 Work Samples Stage 2, pages 108,119, 130, 141, 149, 157, 165 (PDF 402KB)

Work samples aligned to Grade Scale
Board of Studies:Assessment Resource Centre

Samples of student work are also available in various Department of Education and Training publications. For example:

DET, Teaching spelling K-6, pages 30-33 (PDF 135KB)

Online Discussion

Consider the various types of work samples used to assess the 3 strands of English. Reflect on the variety of work samples you use as part of your current practice and how they may relate to or differ from the models shared above.