The annotations to the exemplars
Ngā tuhinga mō ngā tauaromahi

The exemplars are followed by annotations that provide focused comment on each exemplar. These annotations follow a standard question-and-answer format.

What’s happening here?

The answer gives a brief description of what’s happening in each exemplar.

What aspects of [the area specified] does this assessment exemplify?

The answer refers back to the explanations in the exemplar book’s front pages. It explains why this assessment was chosen. (The exemplar may also illustrate other aspects of assessment or of Te Whāriki, but these will not be discussed).

How might this documented assessment contribute to developing [the area specified]?

The answer suggests how this assessment might be used to support learning and development in the relevant area.

What might this tell us about informal noticing, recognising, and responding in this place?

The assessment process is part of the pedagogy that occurs in the context of reciprocal and responsive relationships in each setting. Exemplars and documented assessments inform the everyday noticing, recognising, and responding that is not documented. (See page 6).


Last updated: 30 November 2010