ASSESSMENT

The topic ‘Mary our Mother’ has 2 assessment tasks as well as 1 record of achievement on the blue assessment CD. Before teaching the topic you should choose one assessment task to complete with the children at an appropriate time.

3.2 Mary our Mother covers AT 1 strand (i) Level 2 & 3 and AT 2 strand (ii) Level 2

3.2 Mary our Mother covers AT 1 strand (i) Level 2 & 3

What follows is an optional assessment for learning grid that can be used to aid driver word led planning and assessment. It provides a map of assessment opportunities that goes beyond the assessment tasks on the Assessment CD. Pupils are not required to gain every statement in a section. Teachers can use the grid to tailor what assessment for learning takes place. It will aid those teachers with mixed aged classes.

ASSESSMENT for LEARNINGAT1 AT2

At the end of this topic,

Most children will be able to

▪retell the story of the Annunciation2(i)

▪retell the story of the visit of the shepherds2(i)

▪retell the story of the visit of the wise men2(i)

▪use religious words to describeactions and symbols used during2(ii)

Advent and Christmas

▪ recite the ‘Hail Mary’2(ii)

▪describe some ways Christians live during Advent and Christmas2(iii)

▪ ask and respond to questions about Mary, Advent and Christmas 2(i)

▪ ask questions about what they wonder about Mary and realise some 2(ii)

of the questions are difficult to answer

Strands covered AT 1 strand (i), (ii), (iii); AT 2 strand (i)

Less able children will

▪recognise the stories of the shepherds and wise men1(i)

▪ recognise some signs and symbols of Advent and Christmas1(i)

▪ recognise some religious words and phrases from the ‘Hail Mary’1(ii)

▪ recognise that Christians celebrate Advent and Christmas1(iii)

▪ talk about the role of Mary and the seasons of Advent and Christmas 1(i)

Strands covered AT 1 strand (i), (ii), (iii); AT 2 strand (i)

More able children will

▪ make links between the story of the Annunciation and the role and 3(i)

importance of Mary

▪make links between the stories of the shepherds and wise men and 3(i)

beliefs about Jesus

▪use a developing religious vocabulary to give reasons for the actions3(ii)

and symbols of Advent and Christmas

▪use a developing religious vocabulary to explain the meaning of the 3(ii)

‘Hail Mary’

▪give reasons for the actions and symbols of Advent and Christmas3(iii)

▪give reasons why Christians celebrate Advent and Christmas3(iii)

▪make links between the feelings and beliefs of Mary and her response 3(i)

to God

Strands covered AT 1 strand (i), (ii), (iii); AT 2 strand (i)

CD-ROM Assessment for Learning

Statements in black ink refer to those strands and levels covered by WTL assessment tasks on the Assessment CD-ROM

Statements in italics are taken from the assessment for learning grid for 3.2 ‘Mary our Mother’ and outline further strands or levels that could be covered when teaching 3.2

Learning ABOUT Religion (i), (ii) & (iii)Learning FROM Religion (i) & (ii)

Strand
Level / i) Beliefs, teachings
and sources / ii) celebration & ritual / iii) social & moral
practices & way of life / i) engagement with own &
others’ beliefs & values / ii) engagement with
questions of meaning & purpose
1 / Recognise some religious stories / Recognise some religious signs and symbols and use some religious words and phrases / Recognise that people because of their religion act in a particular way / Talk about their own experiences and feelings
2 / Retell some special stories about religious events and people / Use religious words and phrases to describe some religious actions and symbols / Describe some ways in which religion is lived out by believers / Ask and respond to questions about their own and others’ experiences and feelings / Ask questions about what they and others wonder about and realise that some of these questions are difficult to answer
3 / Make links between
Religious stories
and beliefs / Use a developing religious vocabulary to give reasons for religious actions and symbols / Give reasons for certain actions by believers / Make links to show how feelings and beliefs affect their behaviour and that of others
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