Assessment Plan -- Lesson 13

Number 12

Subject: Maths | Class: Playgroup | Series: Skillford

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Assessment Objectives

By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Point to the number 12 when asked
2. Say the number name "twelve"
3. Count twelve objects, touching each one
4. Pick the group of twelve from other groups (page 49)
5. Trace the number 12 starting at the top

All assessment for Playgroup is oral and observational. Learners are never asked to read or write sentences.

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Formative Assessment

1. Number Spotting (During Day 1)

• Task: Show three number cards (10, 11, 12). Ask: "Where is twelve?" The learner points to it
• Criteria:
  • Points to 12 without help
• Rating: Yes / With help / Not yet

2. Name Check (During Day 1)

• Task: Point to the big 12 on page 47 and ask: "What number is this?"
• Criteria: Says "twelve" clearly
• Rating: Yes / With help / Not yet

3. Counting the Bees (During Day 1)

• Task: Ask the learner to count the bees on page 47 aloud, touching each one
• Criteria:
  • Says the numbers in order
  • Touches one bee for each number
  • Ends with "twelve"
• Rating: Counts all 12 / Counts to 10 / Counts to 5 or less

4. Find the Twelve (During Day 3)

• Task: Ask the learner to circle the basket with 12 guavas and to join the group of twelve to the 12 on page 49
• Criteria: Chooses the correct group both times
• Rating: Both correct / One correct / Not yet

5. Tracing Observation (During Day 2)

• Task: Watch the learner trace rows 1 and 2 on page 48
• Criteria:
  • Draws a straight line down for 1
  • Draws a curve at the top of 2 and goes down to the bottom
  • Adds the flat "foot" of 2
  • Holds the pencil with a pinch grip
• Rating: Neat / Trying well / Needs help

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Summative Assessment

Oral and Practical Check (one learner at a time, about 3 minutes)

Part A: Number and Name (2 marks)

1. Point to 12 on a card with three numbers (1 mark)
2. Say the name of the number (1 mark)

Part B: Counting (4 marks)

• Give the learner twelve counters. Ask them to count aloud, touching each one (1 mark for each of these):
  • Says the numbers in the right order
  • Touches one counter for each number
  • Does not skip or repeat a counter
  • Says "twelve" at the end

Part C: Finding the Group (2 marks)

• Show two groups of counters: one with twelve and one with fewer. Ask: "Which group has twelve?" (1 mark)
• Ask the learner to count the chosen group to check (1 mark)

Part D: Tracing (2 marks)

• Learner traces two dotted 12 numbers, starting at the dot (1 mark each)

Total: 10 marks

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Observation Checklist

Learner Name	Points to 12	Says twelve	Counts to 12	Finds group of twelve	Traces 12

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Remediation Plan

• Learners who score below 5/10 should:
  • Count real objects (egg box cups, twigs) again with the teacher, touching each one
  • Play "Count the bees" with page 47 for two minutes each day
  • Trace a big 12 in a sand tray or on the board with a finger
  • Count twelve small things (spoons, socks, buttons) with a parent at home