AT2 - Progress checks   

Learning intention

We are learning to reflect on and discuss the progress of our learning in relation to an intended learning goal

Task outline

1500 words - 35% of assessment

In the Progress Checks, you will explore ideas related to your Learning Goal.

  • Use examples from your Portfolio as evidence of your progress and as reference points to evaluate the relative impact of strategies, perspectives and/or feedback used at each point.

  • Explain and appraise your judgements and decisions at the time of each Progress Check, indicating actions that have been taken in response to feedback connected to learning.

  • Use of evidence and the quality of discussion with your teacher will indicate how effectively you are managing time and resources.

  • Progress Checks require retrospective and prospective reflection about the learning process and enable you to display your metacognitive skills.

The Progress Check should contain the following.

  1. A collection of natural evidence of learning, which demonstrates the student’s journey towards their Learning Goal.

  2. This evidence should be an authentic collection of relevant material, for example: photos, annotated articles, recorded observations, voice notes, transcripts, scrap books, sticky notes and diagrams.

  3. Other forms of evidence are appropriate if relevant to the learning, but artificial curation of the material is not required. The content of each student’s Portfolio will be as diverse as the student’s choice of Learning Goal.

Progress checks: To do

Step 1. Reflect on Learning Progress

  • Discuss how your learning is evolving in relation to your Learning Goal.

  • Use examples from your Portfolio to show key developments and challenges.

  • Evaluate the impact of strategies, perspectives, and feedback on your progress.

Step 2. Analyse & Justify Decisions

  • Explain the reasoning behind adjustments made throughout your inquiry.

  • Appraise how feedback shaped your choices and influenced your learning approach.

  • Highlight specific actions taken in response to feedback.

Step 3. Engage in Strategic Reflection

Conduct both retrospective (looking back) and prospective (looking forward) reflection.

Consider how past experiences inform future directions in your inquiry

Step 4. Document & Present Evidence

  • Select authentic Portfolio examples to illustrate your discussion.

Step 5. Collaborate & Manage Time Effectively

  • Work with your teacher to schedule Progress Checks strategically.

  • Demonstrate strong time and resource management through discussions. 

Background briefing: Activity 1

SACE advice

  1. Discussion should include an awareness of both success and limits of progress towards a learning goal

    Better responses show purpose, planning and an understanding of why learning strategies were chosen

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