PE Year 8 Assessment Grid

Developing Skills
Trajectory / Invasion Games / Swimming / Trampolining / Athletics / Striking and fielding / Making & applying decisions / Physical and mental capacity / Evaluating and Improving
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Core tasks / Invasion games / Trampolining / Athletics
Swimming
Striking and fielding / Athletics
2 /
  • Able to follow majority of techniques
  • Performs attacking and defending roles with limited success unable to communicate with team mates consistently
  • Basic knowledge of rules in different situations
  • Able to take on a 1/2 positions in netball and rugby
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  • Attempting face in water some correct body position,
  • Some use of arms but limited.
  • Propulsion comes from leg kick. Body position is improved with floatation device.
  • 10 – 19 widths, signs of fatigue, pausing, some use of float
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  • Able to perform straight jump.
  • Some application of arm movement. To control height and balance when performing straight jump and shapes.
  • Basic shapes are definable but not performed cleanly. Able to half twist with some control.
  • Attempting use of arms and correct head position.
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  • Is able to demonstrate the correct stance on some occasions. Throwing action is not yet mastered, leading to inconsistency in flight path.
Some execution of the correct throwing action but with some errors. Able to apply some power with upper body only /
  • Able to perform skills and of techniques with increasing success.
  • Not able to adjust or adapt.
  • Able to make some contact with the ball when batting,
  • Able to collect and return a ball over a short distance
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  • Able to perform attacking and defending role.
  • Unable to communicate with team mates.
  • Knows when they are in space.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the rules in different situations. Able to take on at least one position – following restrictions.
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  • The execution of some shapes is limited by flexibility but shapes are identifiable.
  • Balance may occasionally be lost and timing of movements is limited by coordination however able to perform skills to a basic level.
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  • Able to identify an aspect of another’s performance.
  • Able to identify differences between own and others performance.
  • Limited verbal feedback given to partner and limited use of coaching points.

  • Some evidence of being able to propel body, applying power to move either vertically or horizontally. Limitations in body position and arm action.
  • Able to take off and land using correct feet and land with some stability.. Not able to modify technique independently.
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  • 10 – 20 widths.
  • Signs of fatigue, pausing, some use of float

  • Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the rules in different situations
  • Able to position themselves in the correct position when fielding.
  • Able to take on at least one position.
No decisions on direction when hitting the ball due to limited skill level. /
  • 100m time between = 16.60secs – 17.60secs

3 /
  • Able to change direction when attaching and fielding
  • Able to change pace and direction to get free and makes use or available space.
  • Able to follow tactics and stick to a plan
Demonstrates a sound knowledge of rules /
  • Able to perform 3 strokes without floatation.
  • Able to demonstrate correct breathing on front, consistency may be limited.
  • Breast stroke is limited but able to perform the basic key movements.
21 – 29 widths - unaided /
  • Good use of arms when entering and exiting skills. Correct
  • Performance of swivel hips with clear twisting in between seat landings
  • Correct use of arms on landing and twist.
  • Travel around the bed is reduced.
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  • Able to perform correct and secure grip on the projectile with some consistency.
Correct execution of the throw when slowed and little power is applied. Technique is lost with application of power. Increasing consistency with throwing action, fewer errors. /
  • Able to demonstrate a range of fielding techniques to a basic level, able to stop and return a ball with some accuracy.
  • Contact with the ball when batting is achieved with moderate success.
  • Clear use of correct grip and stance when batting is demonstrated.
Throwing over a greater distance is attempted /
  • Able to change direction to evade a defender..
  • Pass and receive when moving.
  • Able to switch between attack and defence.
Able to stick with a player to man mark. /
  • Able to coordinate arm and leg movements for all basic shapes and twists.
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  • Correctly identify strengths and areas for improvements all relating to the coaching.
  • Uses feedback to improve using coaching points.
  • Clear link between feedback and overall performance.
Confident in using coaching points.
  • Correct use of arms to create momentum. Application of technique as opposed to relying on power to gain distance / height.
  • Able to combine some power with technique to generate some height / distance. Phases of the jump are linked.
Able to apply some changes to technique in an attempt to increase distance. /
  • 21 – 29 widths - unaided

  • Knowledge of at least three positions and the roles (back stop/wicket keeper bowler etc.).
  • Know where to throw the ball when fielding in order to minimise opponents score,
  • May lack consistency and accuracy at times when batting and fielding.
Can hit the ball with consistency. Is able to stick to a plan/role and carry this out. /
  • 100m time between = 15.50secs – 16.50secs

4 /
  • Able to adjust to different situations
  • Can create space by moving away from team mate with the ball
  • Is able to contribute to the application of rules
Able to maintain formations/positions and are confident with rules /
  • Breathing technique is correctly timed.
Streamlined position and a confident stroke
  • Leg kick is at top of water with a small amount of splash. Correct arm entry into water.
  • Full reaches on back stroke and front crawl. Timing on breast stroke arms and leg action is improved
30 – 39 widths - widths consistent speed /
  • Able to perform at least two out of three landing movements
  • Two of these moves Seat, front and or back landing must be perform with correct arm movements for balance and safety
  • Precise execution of all basic shapes, and twists,
Attempting twist out of skills with some travel on some more complex skills. /
  • Approach and execution is mostly consistent.
  • Increased distances reached with consistent valid throws. Consistent application of correct weight transfer to increase the distance travelled.
  • Some loss of technique when power is increased to maximum.
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  • Batting is increasingly consistent moving feet to adjust body position, attempting to control the direction of the strike with some success.
Increasing success in different situations / over different distances speeds etc. Demonstrates control over own performance and when batting and fielding. Able to take on different roles, Able to bowl with some accuracy /
  • Able to use change of pace and direction to get evade a defender. Can
  • Demonstrate the key rules
  • Will create space by moving away from teammate with the ball. Is aware of others around, creating space and making use of available area. Is able to contribute in the application of tactics.
Able to maintain a formation/ position. /
  • Balance is lost only on more complex moves – twists in and or out. Flexibility does not limit the performance of the skill.
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  • Makes effective use of feedback in attempting to correct own performance.
  • Listens to feedback and seeks further guidance where appropriate Provides meaningful feedback to a partner.
Able to give detail in corrective strategies.
  • Correct body posture and position
  • Foot position on take-off is effective.
  • Able to take off using effective take off technique, driving arms upwards to generate momentum. Some loss of controlled technique when high levels of speed and power are introduced
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  • 30 – 39 widths - widths consistent speed

  • Contributes to team tactics.
  • Hits the ball with consistency and is able to direct into space.
  • Confident in roles and the rules of the game. Deploy team to key areas. Increasing success when making decisions in game play. Able to take on a number of different roles effectively.
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  • 100m time between = 14.40secs – 15.40sces

5 /
  • Performs with fluency and control
  • Able to adapt and adjust technique for different distances or in different situations
  • Very few errors in performance in different situations
Clear application of techniques with consistency /
  • Consistency of timing leg and arm movements is correct for all three strokes and remains relatively consistent over time
  • Able to perform tumble turns. Effective demonstration of survival skills
  • Some attempt at butterfly is evident.
40 – 49 - widths - widths some tumble turns /
  • Able to perform progressions of somersaults.
  • Smooth transition of skills, performed with control with some travel on all skills.
  • Able to link landing movements – back to front with little travel.
Clear execution of all basic shapes and twists. /
  • Projectile follows correct flight path with increased consistently with application of power.
  • Consistently producing a ‘good throw’ with correct weight transfer to apply additional power.
Some application of advanced approach /
  • Performs with fluency and control, able to adapt and adjust technique situations.
  • Able to adapt skills to develop tactical play and selects appropriate techniques when fielding
  • Accuracy in placing the ball when batting and attempts reverse hits
Communicates well and works well as a team. /
  • Takes on a leadership role, anticipating movement of team mates.
  • Reacts quickly and changes from an attacking to defending role effectively.
  • Able to use the rules to apply tactics.
Can demonstrate a variety of passes and passing patterns. Is aware of team mates and considers their movements before moving. /
  • Higher levels of flexibility are demonstrated
  • Shapes, landings and twists to be performed with precision.
  • Arms and leg movements are coordinated, with some balance correction needed on landing of complex shapes.
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  • Able to provide detailed feedback to partner, linking both strengths and areas for improvement to overall action.
  • Actively seeks feedback and reassessment from partner.
  • Provides a number of corrective strategies to a partner.
Able to monitor the progress being made by partner and self.
  • Fluid transition between all phases of the jump. Controlled landings. Able to adjust and modify technique based on previous attempts to improve distance covered.
Able to increase power without losing precision of the jump. Effective use of arms and hip action to drive the jump. /
  • Consistent batting and placing; finds space well and can vary the type of batting techniques needed.
  • Fielding -able to apply rules and tactics with leadership skills and observations of key opponents
  • Reacts quickly to the opposition’s tactics. Bowlers can use different techniques to outwit opponents
Fielders in rounder’s will be looking to get out the second runner. /
  • 40 – 49 - widths
  • Widths some tumble turns

  • 100m time between =
13.30secs – 14.3 secs
6 /
  • Skills are performed with consistent precision despite any change in situation.
  • Skills are performed with minimal errors.
  • Pupil demonstrates control, fluency and precision at all times.
Able to and demonstrates knowledge of why it is necessary to adjust technique. /
  • Able to perform all 4 strokes with consistency.
  • Effective stroke is performed at pace, technique doesn’t suffer. Efficient breathing technique which does not impact upon pace, timing or streamlining.
  • Transition from dive into stroke is smooth
46-50 widths - widths frequent tumble turns /
  • Front somersault performed without assistance (correctly with a tucked rotation)
  • Smooth transition of skills, performed with control with limited travel on all skills.
  • Able to link moves effectively and consider routine designs
  • Perform bronze and silver routines with no additional bounces
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  • Correct execution of advanced approach to a throw on a consistent basis.
Stable and consistent technique performed with fluency. Able to adjust technique based on previous performance. /
  • Able to take on different roles within the game
  • Demonstrates correct techniques when under pressure will all skills remaining consistent.
  • Skills are performed with minimal errors, demonstrating control, fluency and precision at all times.
Is able to and demonstrates knowledge of why it is necessary to adjust technique for tactical game play. /
  • Is able to verbally support and encourage others.
  • Compensates for any weaknesses in the team by taking on different roles when required.
  • Considers the free space and times movement effectively.
  • Proactive in implementing tactics – will support others in application of tactics.
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  • Excellent range of movement not limiting shapes.
  • Clean execution of skills linked coordination and timing.
  • Balance is good, minor adjustments and travel.
  • Endurance is demonstrated through performance quality being maintained over time
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  • Provides a range of corrective strategies, supporting partner if a strategy is not effective or easily achieved.
  • Correct feedback given, effective strategies suggested. Listens to partner and able to correct own performance.
  • Seeks reassurance and guidance from partner.
Does not rush feedback and is identifies when improvements have been made.
  • Applies the rules of a ‘good jump’ on vast majority of attempts.
Transitions between phases of the jump demonstrate fluency and control. /
  • Verbally supports the team and encourages others.
  • Compensating for any weakness in the team by taking on different roles when required.
  • Proactive in implementing tactics- will support others in the implementation of tactics.
Is able to access effectiveness if teams performance and adjust tactics /
  • 46-50 widths
  • widths frequent tumble turns
Consistent stroke/technique
  • 100m time between= 12.20secs- 13.20secs

7 /
  • Performs skills with consistency and accuracy.
  • Consistently able to perform skills under a range of situations and pressures –
  • Technique remains good throughout with
Performs with increase success in isolation and in game situation. /
  • Consistent performance of all 4 strokes, little evidence of a weaker stroke.
  • Consistent breathing, showing good endurance.
  • Consistent, all 4 strokes, pace and endurance, club swimmer.
60 widths- Shows little signs of fatigue consistent breathing generally a club swimmer. /
  • Skills are fluent and executed with control.
  • Routines include complex skills, somersaults, and rotations in and out of landings as linking skills.
  • Skills are executed with precision and control, with no travelling on the bed.
  • Perform bronze and silver routines with good height and timing..
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  • Consistency in approach and execution leading to considerable distances covered.
Flight path of projectile is consistently correct leading to an efficient throw which increases in distance when power is increased. /
  • Performs skills with consistency and accuracy.
  • Able to adjust with ease with consistent success,
  • High success rate throughout game play, few unforced errors.
Batting is consistent and directional /
  • Able to fake dodge and vary pass to deceive opponents.
  • Draws opponents away, demonstrates knowledge of formations and strategies.
  • Combines knowledge of own teams strengths and opponents weaknesses
  • Able to develop tactics accordingly
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  • Excellent range of movement not limiting shapes.
Clean execution of skills linked coordination and timing. Balance is good, minor adjustments and travel. Endurance is demonstrated through performance quality being maintained over time. /
  • Correct identification of area for improvement with advanced correction strategies implemented.
  • Able to continue to provide feedback to partner when attempting to correct performance
Persistent with support until progress is made.
  • High levels of precision, control and fluency when executing the jump on a consistent basis.
Consistently able to produce a ‘good jump’, covering good distances / height on each attempt. /
  • Demonstrations knowledge of team’s strengths and weaknesses to develop tactics is effective in all positions.
Combines knowledge and leadership skills. Supports others play rounder’s regularly e.g. fixtures /
  • 60 widths shows little signs of fatigue consistent breathing generally a club swimmer

  • 100m time between = 12.10secs-11.10secs

8 /
  • Performs skills with accuracy.
  • Is accurately able to perform skills under a range of situations and pressures
  • Technique remains accurate.
Performs with success in isolation and in game situation. /
  • . Accurate performance of all 4 strokes
  • Breathing is fluent, showing good endurance.
  • Accurate, all 4 strokes technique pace and endurance- club swimmer.
Shows little signs of fatigue /
  • Skills are fluent and executed accurately with control.
  • Routines include complex skills, rotations and combinations
  • Skills are executed with precision and control, with no travelling on the bed.
  • Bronze, silver and gold routines can be performed accurately with good timing.
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  • Consistency in approach and execution leading to considerable distances covered.
Flight path of projectile is consistently correct leading to an efficient throw which increases in distance when power is increased /
  • Performs skills with consistency and accuracy.
  • High success rate throughout game play, few unforced errors.
Batting is consistent and directional with consistent success /
  • Dominates game play
  • Anticipates passing and adapts movement to intercept passes.
  • Devises shares and applies tactics using the rules of netball, adapting where necessary.
Club player/ practice time evident /
  • Excellent range of movement demonstrated throughout performance of skills.
Timing to a very high standard to demonstrate coordination. /
  • Detailed identification of area for improvement with advanced correction strategies implemented.
  • Able to provide feedback to partner and give clear correction strategies
Persistent with support until progress is made.
  • 60 no fatigue
Club county swimmer, practise time evident
  • 100m time between =
11.8 secs-11.5 secs
9 /
  • Perform skills under a range of situations and pressures
  • Technique remains consistent throughout.
  • Performs with repeated success in all area
  • Stands out and due to knowledge and understanding of all key concepts.
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  • Accurate and consistent of all 4 strokes.
  • Strong in all strokes
  • Consistent breathing, showing good endurance.
County/regional swimmer /
  • Precise execution of all moves.
  • Competes outside of school level
  • No errors in performance of individual skills.
Able to complete complex moves in routines performed in club competitions /
  • Exceptional consistency with throw technique leading to large distances being covered.
Exceptional execution of jump covering considerable distances consistently. /
  • Performs skills with exceptional consistency and accuracy.
  • Dominates game play with knowledge of rules and tactics demonstrating the correct use of skills and techniques
  • Exceptional success rate throughout game play, few unforced errors.
Batting is consistent and directional with exceptional success /
  • Dominates game play with movement and timing.
  • Clear leadership of team, communicating, anticipation of others movements
  • County/Regional player
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  • Exceptional flexibility, coordination and balance.
  • Muscular endurance is demonstrated through high quality performance of skills throughout a routine
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  • Accurate and exceptional identification of areas for improvement for individual and partner performance
  • Advanced correction strategies implemented – club training knowledge
Persistent with support until progress is made able to try different strategies.