YR 5 B.

Ed PRE-LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)

ELEMENTARY
PART THREE (A.) INDIVIDUAL LEARNERS
Based on the performance standards: 1(Not yet within expectations) 2(Meets
expectations) 3(Fully meets expectations) 4(Exceeds expectations)

Student

Numeracy

Literacy

Social
Strengths/Special
Responsibility
Needs

This student is very funny

but quite immature. He
can get the class very
distracted
This student is very quiet
and hard working. She
feels most comfortable
with her friend
This student has known
mental health issues. He
is very sweet but can
easily be pushed over the
edge
This student has a kind
heart. He is really
struggling in a school
setting, both academically
and socially. This student
often needs a scribe and
requires less questions on
assignments
This student is naturally
strong academically. He
can get caught up in the
immaturity of his
classmates
This student works hard.
She is very positive and
caring
This student loves to read
and is passionate about
hockey
This student is a part of
many school activities.
She is a vary caring
person who loves to read
and sing
This student is on and
IEP. She can be a sweet
bubbly girl but can also
be extremely moody,
sometimes violent

This student is funny. He

is struggling in a school
setting. He is known to
lie, steal and be
destructive
This student is sweet and
is a talented artist. She is
struggling academically
and is beginning to throw
temper tantrums
This student is kind and a
hard worker. She is able
to self regulate well
This student is funny and
loves to read. He can not
pay attention and does
not retain information. He
is constantly looking for
validation
This student is new to the
class. She has fit in well,
making new friends
easily and working hard
This student is quiet but
funny. He can get
distracted easily but
produces quality work
This student is funny and
high energy. He excels at
math and is enthusiastic
about learning
This student is out going
and a leader. She can get
easily distracted but
produces quality work
This student is
enthusiastic about the
outdoors. He struggles
with reading but knows
when to ask for help with
his work
This student is a hard
worker and enjoys
learning. He can get
caught up in a group
mentality
This student is kind and a
hard worker. He can get
caught up in his emotions
but is improving with self
regulation
This student enjoys being
the class clown. He
struggles with his
attention span and

enthusiasm for learning

This student is kind and
hard working. She is
involved in many school
activities. She has a
passion for reading and
writing
This student is quiet and
light hearted. He
struggles academically
but when he is engaged,
he is enthusiastic. This
student often needs a
scribe

YR 5 B.Ed PRE-LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)

ELEMENTARY
PART THREE (B.) CLASS REVIEW
Class Review
Teacher:
Jodi Waters
Class: Grade Four
Classroom Strengths: What are the strengths of the class? What are the positive
things about this group as a whole?
The class as a whole has a very busy, good energy. Many students are funny and
keep the class light hearted. The students are kind and helpful and want to be a
part of a group. They are interested in learning new things through active
participation and hands on activities. The students have responded well to the
idea of self-regulation and continue to work on that goal.

Classroom Needs: What are your concerns about the class as a whole? What do you
wonder?
The class has some very immature students. The attention span is quite weak.
This causes the room to become noisy and sometimes too high of energy. There
are a lot of diverse needs within the classroom. It can sometimes be a stretch to
attend all students. This causes some tension and not necessarily supportive
attitudes.

Goals: What are your main goals this year? (These goals may be based on the
strengths and/or concerns, or on an area of interest, or a new grade level or new
curriculum. Each teacher may have three or four.)
There are three goals set in place for this class over the year
1. To continue to recognize the need for all to self-regulate.
2. For students to gain independence in their learning
3. To have students respect the space of their learning.
Decisions: What decisions will you make based on the information gathered?
-Focus on keeping the students engaged: interactive activities, relevant
examples, multiple learning styles, brain breaks, and group discussions
-Set higher expectations for their produced work
Individual Concerns

Medical

What are the individual needs in your classroom?

N/A

Language

Student I struggles with communication with others

Learning

Many low students in regards to literacy and numeracy

Socio-Emotional

Close to ten students are recognized as concerns

Students: A, C, D, I, J, K, M, U

Other

Seven students have had or have been reccomended a

referral with the school based team
Students: C, D, I,J, K, U, W

YR 5 B.Ed PRE-LEARNING ASSESSMENT (PLA)

ELEMENTARY
PART FOUR - IMPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING
1.

SUMMARIZE THE MOST IMPORTANT IMPLICATIONS THAT YOU DRAW FROM THIS
ASSESSMENT THAT WILL BE OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE TO YOUR PLANNING AND
TEACHING.

This assessment has helped me understand and organize everything I have observed since
the beginning of practicum. By learning critical information about the school and
community, I felt more comfortable and aware of my surroundings. After learning the
classroom procedures, I became more familiar with how the day was run and how the
students responded to it. Focusing on this information opened the doors to creating a
stronger relationship with my sponsor teacher and students.
With our classroom relationship forming, I found it very helpful to look at each child and
assess them individually. This was a time I could focus completely on their strengths and
weaknesses without the information being confused with other students. Now when I
teach a lesson, I feel I can assess them more accurately based on the information gathered
here. I also feel I can better accommodate certain students and plan ahead for this.

Focusing on the strengths of the classroom was useful because I often dwell on the
negative aspects of the group when planning lessons. This reminded me how great these
children are and that I need to find ways to showcase their assets. With all the
information gathered, I feel I will make better decisions on how I will plan and teach the
students.