Awakeri School Benchmarks Yrs 6 - 8 Updated 2017
Level Self Management English Health / PE Te Reo Maori Mathematics Science / Technology Social Sciences The Arts
Yr 6 1. Adapts to new ideas.
2. Manages time effectively.
3. Perseveres.
4. Sets own goals and strives to achieve them.
5. Is courteous to others.
6. Shows initiative.
7. Works well in a group.
8. Reliable.
9. Develops good relationships.
10. Works independently.
11. Homework completed.
 1. Can write for various purposes e.g. recounting, describing, narrating, reporting, arguing, or explaining).
2. Uses compound sentences that are grammatically correct.
3. Demonstrates Knowledge of lists 1-7 in written work.
4. Listens with interest for extended periods.
5. Can write fluently and legibly.
6. Read longer stories more quickly, and read for longer periods of time
7. Find important and ideas in the story, as well as information that is not explicitly stated in the text.
8. Work out words they don't know the meaning of by using clues in the story or pictures and diagrams
9. Organise their writing logically using paragraphs.
10. Choose words carefully to suit the topic or purpose.
11. Check their writing for spelling, punctuation and that it makes sense.
 1. Participates fully in physical education activities.
2. Can throw, catch and pass a ball while on the move.
3. Accepts decisions in team situations.
1. Pronounces Te Reo place names within the BOP accurately.
2. Can say their mihi involving extended members of the whanau.
3. Can understand 4 instructions in Te Reo.

 1. Can do algorithms: Multiplication (2 digit factor)
2. Can do division (with remainder)
3. Can find a fraction of a whole number
4. Confidently & accurately recall all times tables
5. Can represent and describe the results of reflection, rotation, and translation on shapes or patterns
6. Can gather, sort and display data identifying trends
7. Solve problems (using +,-,x,÷) that require them to choose the best method
8. Use repeated halving or known multiplication facts to solve problems involving fractions
9. Find the value of a given numbers in a pattern
10. Find the perimeter and the area of simple shapes.
11. Use grid references on maps and points of the compass to give directions
12. Draw objects from different viewpoints.
13. Explain results of statistical investigations. 		1. Able to test scientific ideas using equipment.
2. Able to make predictions, record observations and measurements.
3. Able to make a simple evaluation.
4. Can classify according to characteristics and explain their reasons.
5. Uses materials skillfully.
6. Can make improvements to a design without guidance.
7. Can use ICT resources to obtain, evaluate and present information. 		1. Able to express a viewpoint on a current issue.
2. Able to formulate questions that will gather useful information.
3. Can locate and name significant features within New Zealand.
4. Can identify at least 4 events in New Zealand History.

 1. Pays close attention to proportion and detail in painting and drawing.
2. Plays tunes and rhythmic pieces on more than one instrument in time with others.
3. Responds to the mood of music through appropriate movement.

  
Yr 7 1. Adapts to new ideas.
2. Manages time effectively.
3. Perseveres.
4. Sets own goals.
5. Is courteous to others.
6. Shows initiative.
7. Works well in a group.
8. Reliable.
9. Develops good relationships.
10. Works independently.
11. Homework completed  		1. Uses own handwriting style, maintaining legibility.
2. Applies knowledge of list 1 to 7 in written work.
3. Communicates effectively in oral presentations.
4. Read a wide range of stories including both fiction and non-fiction.
5. Choose the best strategy to help them understand what they're reading
6. Give a personal response to a wide range of texts.
7. Carefully plan their writing projects using a variety of strategies
8. Use paragraphs that organize main ideas.
9. Write in grammatically correct sentences using a range of language features and complex punctuations.
10. Show they are revising and editing as well as proof-reading as they write
 1. Makes appropriate choices for personal well being.
2. Participates fully in physical education activities.
3. Provides a good role model in a team situation.
4. Able to use basic ball skills in a game situation.		 1. Pronounces Te Reo place names within Aotearoa.
2. Can say who their whole family is in Te Reo.
3. Can describe objects by size, colour or number in Te Reo.
4. Can talk about themselves in Spanish.
 1. Has accurate recall of all multiplication and division basic facts.
2. Can work with positive and negative numbers.
3. Can calculate mean, range & frequency & construct & interpret quality data displays.
4. Solve problems involving decimals, using addition and subtraction
5. Use a range of multiplication methods to solve problems using whole numbers and fractions
6. Create tables, graphs and rules for repeating patterns
7. Find perimeters, areas and volumes of basic shapes
8. Use grid references, simple scales, and points of the compass to describe a given location
9. Investigate, sort and display information in different ways and identify patterns and variation in the information. 		1. Using fair testing is able, with guidance, to plan and carry out an investigation.
2. Able to make an evaluation with guidance.
3. Can use scientific ideas to classify with guidance.
4. Produces technological outcomes to set criteria.
5. Can produce a workable plan or design.
6. Can use ICT resources to obtain, manipulate and present information. 		1. Able to argue a case logically on an issue within New Zealand.
2.   Able to plan and carry out research using a wide number of resources.
3. Can locate and name significant features around the world. 
4. Can construct a simple time line of New Zealand history.       		1. Pays attention to finer detail, in pictures.
2. Can identify and describe an artist's work.
3. Participates in musical activities for performance.
4. Can create a rhythm.
Yr 8 1. Adapts to new ideas.
2. Manages time effectively.
3. Perseveres.
4. Sets own goals.
5. Is courteous to others.
6. Shows initiative.
7. Works well in a group.
 8. Reliable.
9. Develops good relationships.
10.  Works independently.
11. Homework completed.   		1. Applies knowledge of Lists 1 to 7 and commonly miss-spelt words to their written work.
2. Uses own handwriting style, fluently and legibly.
3. Listens objectively to the ideas and viewpoint of others, both adults and their peers.
4. Choose the best strategy to understand and explain what they are reading.
5. Choose the right skills and technologies (e.g. the internet) to locate and use a range of information.
6. Write on their own, choosing vocabulary and a clear and logical structure.
7. Use information they have found through reading to write in their own words about a topic or theme
8. Write concisely using complex sentences that are grammatically correct
9. Create paragraphs where the ideas are clearly related and link to other paragraphs
10. Use basic punctuation correctly and attempt to use some complex punctuation; e.g. semi-colons, colons, brackets                          		1. Participates fully in physical education activities.
2. Takes an active role in making appropriate choices for personal well-being.
3. Is able to judge the distance, direction and speed of a variety of moving objects.
4. Fully participates as a team member.
 1. Reads unfamiliar Te Reo names of people and places accurately.
2. Can give a short whaikorero about themselves in Te Reo.
3. Can use a descriptive sentence in Te Reo.
4. Can answer questions orally in Spanish.
5. Can write about themselves in Spanish.
.		 1. Can draw or make objects, given their plan, front, and side views or their perspective views;
2. Has accurate recall of all basic facts
3. Solve problems involving negative numbers.
4. Solve problems with decimals using all main processes.
5. Measure objects and make simple conversions between units of measure
6. Find perimeters and areas of more complex shapes.
7. Explore transformation and discuss how shapes and patterns change after a transformation
8. Describe locations and give directions using scales, bearings and co-ordinates
9. Gather sort and use data that shows patterns and trends
10. Use fractions to discuss the likelihoods of outcomes involving chance
 1. Understands ‘fair testing’ and the role of variables in an investigation.
2. Able to make an evaluation of an investigation.
3. Can use scientific ideas and organised data to classify.
4. Produces technological outcomes to set criteria.
5. Can produce a workable plan or design.
6. Can use ICT resources to create multi media presentation of ideas, concepts or research.      		1. Able to argue a case logically on an issue within New Zealand.
2. Able to carry out research using a wide number of resources.
3. Can locate and name significant features around the world.
4. Can construct a simple time line of New Zealand History.     

1. Pays attention to finer detail, overlapping and movement in pictures.
2. Can express opinions on the features of an artist's work.
3. Participates fully in musical activities for performance.
4. Can create and record a rhythm.

 

 

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