Student ID 2062389 EDUC4742 James McLaughlin

Teaching Performance Assessment Activity 5

This unit focuses on net and wall games (Table Tennis) and year 8’s were assessed on a
number of areas relating to the sport. The unit ran for 4 weeks consisting of 2 double
lessons a week, therefore, students had adequate time to develop educational outcomes.
Through practical lessons, students aim to;

Moving our body

- Practise, apply and transfer movement concepts and strategies with and without equipment
- Use feedback to improve body control and coordination when performing specialised
movement skills in a variety of situations

Understanding movement
- Participate in physical activities that develop health-related and skill-related
fitness components, and create and monitor personal fitness plans
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Learning through movement
- Evaluate and justify reasons for decisions and choices of action when solving movement
challenges
- Modify rules and scoring systems to allow for fair play, safety and inclusive participation

Through many forms of assessment, students were accessed on their ability to understand
the tactical problems associated with Table Tennis and understand how these principles can
be applied to other net games. The main focus areas consisted of forehand, backhand, serve
and doubles and singles game play. In addition, students should be able not only execute
these shots, but make significant improvement in their competence in game play and
tactical knowledge.

Below are 2 students I have provided evidence for, one sitting on an A and on sitting on a C
grade level. Although, assessment was done in practicals, through observations, questioning
and using the rubric provided below, ongoing assessment was practiced throughout the
whole unit which essentially had an impact on their grade. Moreover, a pre assessment tool
provided below was used before the unit started to find students readiness level and then
students filled out the test at the end of the unit to see how much information and
knowledge had improved.

Out of the students, grades ranged from A’s to D’s, however, majority of students received
B’s and C’s. Understanding of the learning outcomes may have not been interpreted that
well by students, considering there was quite a difference in grade levels. However, ability
levels may have been a result of this as many students bring strengths and weaknesses to
school, therefore, I cannot assume that grades varied due to student misunderstandings.

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Student ID 2062389
APHS Year 8 Tennis Performance Scales
Skill Performance 1 2
E D
Attack Strategies Minimal success, poor
application and technique
even with repeated options
and help.
Defence Minimal success, failed to
Strategies understand what a legal
serve was and how to
execute
Game awareness Only aware of own
positioning. Unable to
effectively deliver a legal
serve.
Team skills – Does not cooperate well in a
Game play team. Does not understand
the rules of Doubles Table
Tennis.
Participation and Minimal perseverance and
Involvement determination in all
activities. Does not apply to
the skill tasks set or game
play.
Initiative, On Task Minimal application. Does
and safety not listen to instructions,
cooperate or stay on task.
Usually distracts others.
Minimal safety awareness
Name
Limited variation of strokes.
Limited variation of attempt
to move opponent to gain an
advantage.
Limited variation of strokes.
Minimal attempt even with
repeated options and help.
Consider own and
opposition’s in basic rallying.
Shows an understanding of
the basic rules of Table
Tennis doubles and can work
well with partner on some
occasions.
Displays of perseverance and
determination are irregular,
affecting overall skill
performance. Inconsistent
effort to participate.
Some collaboration and
cooperation but need some
reminders to listen and stay
on task. Sometimes distracts
others. Safety conscious
most of the time
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C B
Vary strokes to deliberately
move opponent around the
court.
Varies defensive strokes to
make it difficult for
opponent to predict
defensive shots
Varies own strokes to create
different tactics during a
rally with no real set plan.
Demonstrates a legal serve.
Shows an understanding of
the basic rules of Table
Tennis doubles and can work
well with partner on most
occasions.
Displays perseverance and
determination on some
occasions, with some need
for increased effort and
application to improve skill
performance.
Generally, stays on task and
follows instructions with
glimpses of initiative. Works
well with small groups and is
safety conscious all of the
time.
Adjusts skills and strategies,
to counter opposition
strokes. Disguises strokes
when appropriate.
Adjusts skills of defence to
move opponent out of the
controlling position on some
occasions.
Can adjust basic game plan
to overcome opponent’s
tactics. Able to vary service
direction and force.
Applies the rules of doubles
game play. Uses tactics to
overcome and win points
against opponents.
Displays perseverance and
determination on most
occasions, generally applied
them self when participating
to improve.
Listens intently to instruction
to ensure they know what to
do. Helpful and shows some
initiative with equipment.
Doesn’t get distracted.
Positive interactions with all
students/ peers.
James McLaughlin
Result: A
5 Total
A
Uses a variation of strokes, 5/5
implements advanced attack
strategies. Consistently out
positions opponent to win
rally.
Uses a variation of strokes 5/5
and has an advanced
defensive strategy to extend
a point in order to gain
advantage.
Advanced strategies and 5/5
tactics, taking into account
strengths and weaknesses of
self and others. Uses many
tactics when serving.
Effectively works well in a 4/5
team and plays in line with
the rules. Has strategies in
place to win points against
opponents.
Displays perseverance and 4/5
determination consistently.
Always does their best in all
tasks with a positive manner.
Works effectively on their 3/5
skills and assists others to
improve. Regularly shows
initiative to help with
equipment. Works well with
all class members to provide
positive outcomes.
Total 27/30
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Student ID 2062389 EDUC4742 James McLaughlin

Outstanding work Riley. It was great to see that you applied your knowledge of Table Tennis in the classroom and was able to use your
strengths to manipulate the game to your advantage. I was pleased with your effort in Doubles gameplay. However, I would have liked to see
you helping out your team mate along the way as you had more experience than most of the other class mates. I hope you enjoyed the unit
and have a wonderful rest of the year.

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Student ID 2062389
APHS Year 8 Tennis Performance Scales
Skill Performance 1 2
E D
Attack Strategies Minimal success, poor
application and technique
even with repeated options
and help.
Defence Minimal success, failed to
Strategies understand what a legal
serve was and how to
execute
Game awareness Only aware of own
positioning. Unable to
effectively deliver a legal
serve.
Team skills – Does not cooperate well in a
Game play team. Does not understand
the rules of Doubles Table
Tennis.
Participation and Minimal perseverance and
Involvement determination in all
activities. Does not apply to
the skill tasks set or game
play.
Initiative, On Task Minimal application. Does
and safety not listen to instructions,
cooperate or stay on task.
Usually distracts others.
Minimal safety awareness
Name
Limited variation of strokes.
Limited variation of attempt
to move opponent to gain an
advantage.
Limited variation of strokes.
Minimal attempt even with
repeated options and help.
Consider own and
opposition’s in basic rallying.
Shows an understanding of
the basic rules of Table
Tennis doubles and can work
well with partner on some
occasions.
Displays of perseverance and
determination are irregular,
affecting overall skill
performance. Inconsistent
effort to participate.
Some collaboration and
cooperation but need some
reminders to listen and stay
on task. Sometimes distracts
others. Safety conscious
most of the time
EDUC4742
3 4
C B
Vary strokes to deliberately
move opponent around the
court.
Varies defensive strokes to
make it difficult for
opponent to predict
defensive shots
Varies own strokes to create
different tactics during a
rally with no real set plan.
Demonstrates a legal serve.
Shows an understanding of
the basic rules of Table
Tennis doubles and can work
well with partner on most
occasions.
Displays perseverance and
determination on some
occasions, with some need
for increased effort and
application to improve skill
performance.
Generally, stays on task and
follows instructions with
glimpses of initiative. Works
well with small groups and is
safety conscious all of the
time.
Adjusts skills and strategies,
to counter opposition
strokes. Disguises strokes
when appropriate.
Adjusts skills of defence to
move opponent out of the
controlling position on some
occasions.
Can adjust basic game plan
to overcome opponent’s
tactics. Able to vary service
direction and force.
Applies the rules of doubles
game play. Uses tactics to
overcome and win points
against opponents.
Displays perseverance and
determination on most
occasions, generally applied
them self when participating
to improve.
Listens intently to instruction
to ensure they know what to
do. Helpful and shows some
initiative with equipment.
Doesn’t get distracted.
Positive interactions with all
students/ peers.
James McLaughlin
Result: C
5 Total
A
Uses a variation of strokes, /5
implements advanced attack
strategies. Consistently out
positions opponent to win
rally.
Uses a variation of strokes /5
and has an advanced
defensive strategy to extend
a point in order to gain
advantage.
Advanced strategies and /5
tactics, taking into account
strengths and weaknesses of
self and others. Uses many
tactics when serving.
Effectively works well in a /5
team and plays in line with
the rules. Has strategies in
place to win points against
opponents.
Displays perseverance and /5
determination consistently.
Always does their best in all
tasks with a positive manner.
Works effectively on their /5
skills and assists others to
improve. Regularly shows
initiative to help with
equipment. Works well with
all class members to provide
positive outcomes.
Total 18/30
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Student ID 2062389 EDUC4742 James McLaughlin

I enjoyed seeing your knowledge of the rules of the game (doubles and singles) excel within each lesson. In addition, noticing your
understandings of the tactics and strategies to create scoring opportunities. Although they did not pay off all the time, it was great to see you
were taking risks and going for different shots and being able to reflect on them, so you knew how to improve your performance in the game. I
was very pleased that you were on task majority of the time in class, displayed a positive attitude and showed values of fair play, such as
shaking your opponent’s hands after each game. Well done Georgia.