CHCEDS037 - Support the development of numeracy skills

Workplace Observation Assessment

Student name

Student email address

Workplace Supervisor name

Workplace Supervisor contact number

Workplace Supervisor email address

Workplace Supervisor title

Workplace Supervisor Qualification

Qualified Teacher

Unit Code and Title

CHCEDS037 - Support the development of numeracy skills

About this Assessment

This assessment task requires you to demonstrate that you are able to support the development of numeracy skills for two (2) different students. This workplace observation assessment consists of one (1) task, and this task is divided into various sub-parts. You are required to read the instructions provided and complete the task as follows:

Part 1: Support numeracy skills

Task 1.1 : Consult and Plan

Task 1.2: Implement and adjust

Task 1.3: Document portfolio, report, and reflect

Assessment resource requirements

To complete th

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Workplace

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must ensure

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have:

Access to the appropriate resources:

Computer, printer, internet, and email software

Microsoft Word or a similar program

A workplace environment

Video-recording device

Students in a school (At least two)

Access to the supporting templates and supporting documents provided within this Workplace Observation Assessment and other supporting documents/templates provided in MyeCampus.

Instructions for the Student

Workplace Observation Assessment provides an opportunity for your supervisor to observe you completing a task that asks you to apply the skills and knowledge you have acquired. Use the following tips to help you complete the activity:

Review the task thoroughly before you get started, and make sure you understand what you are required to do. If you have any questions, discuss them with your supervisor

Consider WHS and always work safely

When being observed by your supervisor, clearly demonstrate your skills

Please note:

Certain parts of the task must be completed in your own time; however, the timelines must be adhered to at all times.

When video-recording two (2) students in the workplace for this unit, you must ensure that the students’ face is de-identified or not visible.

Instructions for the Workplace Supervisor

Guidance to supervisors about this task

This assessment aims for students to demonstrate that they can support the development of numeracy skills.

Arrangements for redoing the tasks

Where students do not correctly or adequately demonstrate the skills and knowledge required of this task, they will need to be given feedback. Depending on the level of their performance and the types of areas in which they did not show competence, you may:

Let them redo the task immediately after consideration of feedback

Request they undertake further learning and redo the task at a later date.

Discuss timeframes for reassessment with the student when you tell them the outcome of this roleplay

Please note: A qualified trainer and assessor will review and assess all the submitted comments and assessment evidence to determine the students' competence and abilities against the unit of competency requirements. A trainer and assessor will ensure each assessment has been sufficiently completed and determine the final assessment outcome.

Overview

For this task, you will be required to work with two (2) students to support numeracy learning through implementing support strategies. This part of the assessment is divided into three (3) sub-parts as follows with detailed instructions for each part:

Task 1.1: Consult & Plan – You will work with the teacher in your workplace to determine the two (2) students and plan to implement support strategies.

Task 1.2: Implement & Adjust – You will implement the plan with two (2) students and on at least one (1) occasion each, which will be observed by the Workplace Supervisor out of which one (1) occasion of implementing support activities for the student will be observed by the Assessor.

Task 1.3: Document Portfolio & Report – You will create a portfolio of documents related to the student's plans and report progress to the teacher.

Instructions

For this part of the Assessment Task, you must consult with the teacher to choose two (2) students that you can work with to support their numeracy skills.

The teacher will need to have the planning documents in relation to the numeracy requirements for these students that you can use whilst working with them.

The objective of this task is to establish a plan for the numeracy support of two (2) students.

You are required to follow the instructions provided below for three steps for Task 1.1

Step 1: Choose students

You will consult with the teacher in your workplace and determine two students that you can support for this task

You will ensure that you ask your workplace supervisor to complete Supervisor Confirmation Form and Supervisor Permission Form (both located below)

You will ensure that you ask the parent/family member of the two students to complete the CHCEDS037_Parental Consent Form (located in your course attachments).

Step 2: Access planning documents

You will ask the teacher for planning documents for each student to read and interpret information in relation to numeracy requirements

You are required to identify and access the current numeracy programs for two students using the programs your work placement school is utilising E.g., Mathematics Hub.

You will identify the resources that are required to support the numeracy programs based on the needs of two students

You will follow the confidentiality policies and procedures according to the requirements of your workplace and ensure that you handle student records accordingly

You will now prepare questions for a meeting with the teacher (In step 3) and use the Task 1.1 Meeting Minutes Template (below) to add the questions you will prepare for the meeting. The questions must relate to the following topics:

The systems and workplace templates for recording progress and results

The structure and guidelines of the numeracy program

Individual student needs

Resources to implement the program

Recommended strategies to support the numeracy program and individual needs.

Step 3: Meet with the teacher to discuss the plan

You will arrange a time to discuss the plans and questions developed in Step 2 for the following topics:

The systems and workplace templates for recording progress and results

The structure and guidelines of the numeracy program

Individual student needs

Resources to implement the program

Recommended strategies to support the numeracy program and individual needs.

The following evidence must be submitted for Task 1.1:

Completed Supervisor Confirmation Form

Completed Supervisor Permission Form

Completed Part Task 1.1 Meeting Minutes Template

Completed CHCEDS037_Parental Consent Form

Completed Task 1.1 Observation Checklist

Resource requirements

Access to a real workplace environment with two students

Access to a teacher for guidance and support

The following documents can be found within this Workplace Observation Assessment:

Supervisor Confirmation Form

Supervisor Permission Form

Task 1.1 Meeting Minutes Template

The following documents can be found in your course attachments:

CHCEDS037_Parental Consent Form

The following resources must be gathered from the workplace:

Student information for providing appropriate support

Curriculum information

Supervisor Confirmation Form - Student 1

The student must gather a range of documentation from the workplace and submit it as a portfolio. Documentation includes:

Workplace policies and procedures related to confidentiality.

Planning documents for two (2) students requiring numeracy development.

Student information that the plan is based upon (names to be removed).

Documentation templates for student reporting.

This form confirms that you, as the student’s workplace supervisor:

Approve the removal of each piece of documentation from the workplace

Confirm the student’s accounts of their experiences in their journal and portfolio.

Student’s name

Workplace Supervisor’s name

Workplace Supervisor’s signature

Date

Supervisor Confirmation Form – Student 2

The student must gather a range of documentation from the workplace and submit it as a portfolio. Documentation includes:

Workplace policies and procedures related to confidentiality.

Planning documents for two (2) students requiring numeracy development.

Student information that the plan is based upon (names to be removed).

Documentation templates for student reporting.

This form confirms that you, as the student’s workplace supervisor:

Approve the removal of each piece of documentation from the workplace

Confirm the student’s accounts of their experiences in their journal and portfolio.

Student’s name

Workplace Supervisor’s name

Workplace Supervisor’s signature

Date

Supervisor Permission Form - Student 1

I, <supervisor name>

approve <student name> to undertake this project with <maths student name>

Approval is dependent on the following conditions:

The student must be supervised at all times when working with the Mathematics student.

The Mathematics student and/or their family may request that this project be stopped at any point. In this case, other arrangements will be made in consultation with the student, the student’s assessor, and the teacher and/or workplace supervisor.

The student must work with two (2) maths students to meet the requirements of this Assessment Task.

The Mathematics student’s family/authorised representative must sign the CHCEDS037_Parental Consent Form.

Workplace Supervisor’s name:

Workplace Supervisor’s signature:

Date:

Supervisor Permission Form - Student 2

I, <supervisor name>

approve <student name> to undertake this project with <maths student name>

Approval is dependent on the following conditions:

The student must be supervised at all times when working with the Mathematics student.

The Mathematics student and/or their family may request that this project be stopped at any point. In this case, other arrangements will be made in consultation with the student, the student’s assessor, and the teacher and/or workplace supervisor.

The student must work with two (2) maths students to meet the requirements of this Assessment Task.

The Mathematics student’s family/authorised representative must sign the CHCEDS037_Parental Consent Form.

Workplace Supervisor’s name:

Workplace Supervisor’s signature:

Date:

Meeting Minutes

Date:

]

Time:

]

MEETING AGENDA

(List the agenda for the meeting with the teacher)

MEETING MINUTES

Notes of discussion during the meeting for each agenda listed above.

During the task, did you observe the student:

1. Consult the teacher and establish a plan to support the development of the numeracy skills of two (2) students. This will be done by:

a. Choosing two (2) different students in consultation with the teacher, E.g., selecting students who need assistance with numeracy skills and development. This can be done by:

Ensuring the Workplace Supervisor completes the Supervisor Consent Form

Ensuring the Workplace Supervisor completes the Supervisor Permission Form

Ensuring the parent completes the CHCEDS037_Parental Consent Form

b. Ensuring the teacher has the current planning documents in relation to numeracy requirements for students

c. Ensuring the current planning documents for two (2) students are read thoroughly, reviewed, and interpreted correctly in relation to numeracy requirements. This includes but is not limited to:

Understanding the main goals of the plan

Checking what resources have been used for the student to develop their numeracy skills, E.g., calculators, writing tools, etc.

d. During the consultation, the student discusses the following with the teacher and uses Part 1 Meeting Minutes Template to note the information:

The systems and workplace templates for recording progress and results.

The structure and guidelines of the numeracy program.

Individual student needs.

Resources to implement the program.

Recommended strategies to support the numeracy program and individual needs.

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

2. Identify and access the current numeracy programs for each student. This can be done by:

Understanding the requirements of each student and providing access to a numeracy program of the school. E.g., Learning+tutoring program: provides students with free one-on-one maths tutoring with qualified teachers, QuickSmart, Mathematics Hub

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

3. Identify the agreed recording systems in consultation with the teacher. This may include but is not limited to any of the following:

Observation templates

Checklists

Assessment tools

Reports

Other: Workplace Supervisor to specify

Follows the agreed recording system as developed by the teacher by using the same for students

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

4. Work within structured guidelines of the numeracy program as directed by the teacher. This may include but is not limited to:

Where to start the program

Following the stages of the program and goals

Using appropriate and approved language

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

5. Select appropriate resources and modify the same according to the needs of the individual student by:

Identifying the needs of each student, E.g., a student may require one-on-one instructional learning due to dyslexia

Modifying the resources to implement the program, E.g., the use of calculators, games, and/or activities for better understanding and to support learning. If the student is unable to calculate the sum manually, the use of a calculator must be encouraged

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

6. Follow confidentiality procedures when handling student records. This may include but is not limited to:

Storing student information immediately when not in use

Not disclosing information to other students/parents/teachers unless required

Not disclosing student information without consent

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

Assessor Overall Feedback

Satisfactory

Not Yet Satisfactory

Date:

Date:

Comments:

Instructions

For this part of the Assessment Task, you must work with the two (2) students on one (1) occasion each to implement the plan to support their numeracy skills.

Your workplace supervisor will need to observe you during these interactions. They will need to complete the Observation checklist provided for Task 1.2.

On at least one (1) occasion, your assessor will observe you, by video, working with at least one (1) student. You will follow the planning documents and ensure you report back to the teacher about the student’s progress. The objective of this task is to implement the plan and provide support to two students.

You are required to follow the instructions provided below for two steps for Task 1.2

Step 1: Work with students

The Workplace Supervisor will observe you while you implement the numeracy support strategies to provide support to two (2) different students on at least one (1) occasion for each student out of which the implementation of support activities for the student will be observed by the Assessor on at least one (1) occasion.

Your Assessor will complete the CHCEDS037_Part 1 Video Recording Observation Checklist for Assessor.

You are required to video record the implementation of support activities for students on one (1) occasion. You will be required to complete the CHCEDS037_Video Recording Observation Submission Template with this assessment for recording the implementation of the support activities for students.

You will build a rapport with two students to implement the plan effectively and work within the structure of the program designed by the teacher in the workplace

You will use and implement strategies that support the numeracy program and individual needs as directed by the teacher to achieve the goals of the program

You will notice and recognise the student’s approaches when working mathematically and apply appropriate learning models for each individual student

You will select appropriate resources for each student and modify the resources for each student based on the individual needs

You must select and implement activities for two students that support:

Their understanding of numbers

Their use of number computations

Their measurement and numerical data

You will encourage the development of self-resilience through positive feedback and encouragement

You will use various techniques to communicate effectively in order to support learning and positive interaction

You will use appropriate mathematical language to support the student and ask questions to support learning, encourage critical thinking about mathematics and its use as a learning tool

You will evaluate each student's numeracy ability against the program criteria

You will record the student’s progress and store the records of each student by maintaining confidentiality according to the Acorn College’s Confidentiality and Privacy Policy and Procedure. You will be required to ensure that you use digital media to record student’s progress for two students in your workplace. This will be an additional requirement other than the recording process used in your workplace which may be reports, observation templates, etc.

When recording

a

student’s progress, you must ensure that you take a picture of storing records for two (2) students on a computer in your workplace and upload

this with your assessment

. Acceptable file

formats

for images are Jpeg and Pdf.

The picture that has been taken must ensure that the name and other personal details of each student has been de-identified.

Step 2: Review and adjust

During the implementation of the program, you must engage with the teacher to discuss each student’s progress and review the implementation of the plan.

You will provide feedback to the teacher regarding the progress made by each student

You will review and make adjustments to the program and/or strategies based on the guidance from the teacher.

Please note: You will record the adjustments in

the Task 1.3

Reflective Journal Template

The following evidence must be submitted for Task 1.2:

Completed Task 1.2 Observation Checklist

Completed CHCEDS037_Video Recording Observation Submission Template

Picture of storing records for two (2) students (Jpeg or PDF formats only)

Resource requirements

Access to a real workplace environment with two (2) students

Access to Acorn College Confidentiality and Privacy Policy and Procedure

Picture taking device (Mobile phone, digital camera)

During the task, did you observe the student:

Providing numeracy support to Student 2 will be observed
by the
Assessor for items 1 and 2

1. Provide numeracy support to the students by:

a. Using strategies that support numeracy programs and individual needs as directed by the teacher. This may include but is not limited to the use of the following strategies:

Offering the students different ways to work out a problem

Setting up fun games for better understanding and to achieve the goals of the learning program

Building a rapport with students. E.g., asking the students about themselves, talking about what they like in mathematics and encouraging them

b. Noticing and recognising the student’s approaches when they are working mathematically. E.g., checking if they are confused, how they are working out the problem, what can be done differently, any easier way or method to solve the problem

c. Applying an appropriate learning model that is best suited to the individual needs of each student. E.g., using explicit instructions, demonstrating calculation methods on paper, allowing time for the students to practice, repeating instructions if necessary

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

2. Select and implement activities that support:

a. Understanding of numbers. This may include but is not limited to the following:

Identifying the current level of understanding, selecting and then implementing the activities such as asking open-ended questions, instructing, using games or visual aids to support their understanding

b. Use of number computations. This may include but is not limited to the following:

Using a range of resources such as paper calculations

Applying real-life ideas

Using technology

c. The measurement and numerical data. This may include but is not limited to the following:

Applying measurements to real-life concepts, E.g., distance travelled from point A to B

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

3. Develop self-resilience by:

Providing positive feedback

Encouraging the student to perform better and ensuring that their learning is scaffolded slowly offers them wins

Boosting the confidence of the students

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

4. Use communication techniques effectively to support learning, development, and positive interactions. This may include but is not limited to the following:

Listening actively to the students

Asking open-ended questions and asking these questions to support learning, E.g., 'How can we work this out?'

Positive body language

Maintaining eye contact

Using appropriate mathematical language to support the student, E.g., use of terms that the teacher uses and referring to the Glossary of the Australian Curriculum

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

5. Complete record for progress for each student according to Acorn College’s policies and procedures and follows Acorn College’sconfidentiality procedures when handling student records. This may include but is not limited to:

Recording progress of the student in recording systems developed by the teacher, which may include but is not limited to:

Observation templates

Checklists

Assessment tools

Reports

Digital (Must be used for two (2) students) and ensure that:

The names and any other personal information is de-identified

The images submitted are in either Jpeg or PDF formats only

Others: Please specify

Storing student information immediately when not in use

Not disclosing information to other students/parents/teachers unless

Not disclosing education plans developed with any student in order to avoid bullying and teasing

Not disclosing student information without consent

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

Assessor Overall Feedback

Satisfactory

Not Yet Satisfactory

Date:

Date:

Comments:

Task 1.3 Instructions

For this part of the Assessment Task, you are required to complete the provided journal (Part 1 Reflective Journal Template) to record your experiences. The objective of this task is to further demonstrate your capabilities in relation to supporting students' numeracy development.

You will also need to create a portfolio of documents related to the student’s plans, evaluate progress and report progress to the teacher. You will also meet with the teacher to discuss your evaluations of the numeracy program implementation.

Please note: Students must be de-identified from all documents compiled in the portfolio.

You are required to follow the instructions provided below for two (2) steps for Task 1.3:

Step 1: Document Portfolio and Report

(This step will partially be completed in your own time, and part of it will be completed in your workplace. For this step, you are required to evaluate progress and report progress to the teacher)

Tasks to be completed in your own time:

You will review all documentation and records of each student’s progress against the planning documents given by the teacher

You will now evaluate each student’s numeracy progress against the program criteria and write an evaluation summary (approximately 80-100 words). The evaluation summary covers the following key points:

Did the student meet the goals?

Were the numeracy skills and knowledge improved and how did you know this?

Complete this using the Task 1.3 Evaluation Summary Template (below).

Tasks to be completed in the workplace

You will meet with the teacher to discuss your reflections and the progress of each student’s progress against the program criteria

You will ensure student documents are stored correctly in line with the Acorn College’s confidentiality policies and procedures.

The teacher will complete the Observation Checklist

Step 2: Reflection

You will use the Part 1 Reflective Journal Template and complete the journal to record your experiences.

You must ensure that:

All questions must be answered

The Workplace Supervisor must sign the journal after you complete it.

The following evidence must be submitted for Task 1.3:

Completed Task 1.3 Evaluation Summary Template (one for each student)- 80 to 100 words approximately

Completed Task 1.3 Reflective Journal Template

Resource requirements

Acorn College Confidentiality Policy and Procedures

Task 1.3 Evaluation Summary Templates

Task 1.3 Reflective Journal Template

Task 1.3 Observation Checklist

Student Initials

Date:

List of goals required for student

Describe the goals the student has met and how these were achieved.

In your response, make reference to any portfolio documents that show where the student has achieved the goals.

Describe the skills and knowledge improvements made by the student.

In your response, document indicators of improvement and any areas of improvement required (this may relate to goals not achieved by the student) and any specific examples from the portfolio documents.

Student Initials

Date:

List of goals required for student

Describe the goals the student has met and how these were achieved.

In your response, make reference to any portfolio documents that show where the student has achieved the goals.

Describe the skills and knowledge improvements made by the student.

In your response, document indicators of improvement and any areas of improvement required (this may relate to goals not achieved by the student) and any specific examples from the portfolio documents.

Reflect on how you supported two students to develop their numeracy skills.

Describe the program and how it was set up and designed, including how often you met with each child and some of the tasks which were required of you.

Describe how you ensured you followed the teacher’s guidelines and achieved the goals of the program.

Explain how you modified the following throughout the program based on the individual maths student’s needs and give an example of each:

Resources

Strategies

Communication techniques

Reflect on your engagement with the teacher during the program and explain how you provided feedback to them and the value added by these interactions.

What adjustments were made based on your engagements with the teacher, and explain what the result was.

Outline your process when evaluating the program and the student progress and explain what you shared with the teacher.

Workplace Supervisor’s Name

Workplace Supervisor’s Signature

Date

During the task, did you observe the student:

1. Conduct an informal discussion to discuss reflections and each student's progress after evaluating the numeracy progress against program criteria. This includes:

a. Evaluating the student’s numeracy progress against the program criteria. E.g., if the students met the goals, if the numeracy skills and knowledge improved

b. Providing feedback on the student’s progress to the teacher. This may include but is not limited to:

Making notes and then discussing the same with the teacher

Providing feedback for a specific skill or knowledge

Providing feedback for each individual student in a timely manner and ensuring sensitivity to the needs of the student is maintained

c. Reviewing and adjusting strategies based on monitoring and guidance from the teacher for each student. This may include but is not limited to:

Applying new strategies for the student and making adjustments to ensure the student learns better

Introducing new ideas for the student

Second attempt (if the first was not satisfactory)

Assessor Overall Feedback

Satisfactory

Not Yet Satisfactory

Date:

Date:

Comments:

Assessor Overall Feedback

Satisfactory

Not Yet Satisfactory

Date:

Date:

Comments: