Annotated work samples

Work samples

The Victorian Curriculum F–10: Mathematics annotated student work samples provide teachers with examples of student learning achievements for each level and each strand of the Mathematics curriculum.

Schools may use these work samples as part of professional discussions to support teachers to deepen their understanding of the curriculum and assess student achievement in relation to the relevant Victorian Curriculum achievement standards. The work samples can also inform interpretation of student achievement with respect to the national minimum standards in NAPLAN.

Each set of work samples was produced by students working at a particular level of the Victorian Curriculum Mathematics. Evidence of student achievement has been annotated, including evidence of both knowledge and skills addressed in the relevant achievement standard and some common misconceptions in student learning in Mathematics. Advice is provided to support the planning of the next stage of learning for all students, from those who need to review underpinning knowledge and skills at a previous level to those who are ready to move on to new knowledge and skills at the next level.

The annotated student work samples were developed by teachers in collaboration with the VCAA. Each task was specifically designed to produce evidence to assist teacher judgment of student achievement in regards to the Victorian Curriculum Mathematics – the tasks should not be seen as a sequence of work. The related tasks have been provided for teachers to print and use in their own classrooms.

The VCAA gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the schools, teachers and students involved in the development of these annotated student work samples.