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Checking Your Own Work

After finishing a task, look back at what you did and ask yourself: does this seem right?

Suggested ages 5–6

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Evidence of understanding

  • After finishing a piece of work, re-read or review it without being asked to
  • Spot and correct at least one error in their own work by checking back through it
  • Describe what they checked for — e.g. 'I re-read each line to make sure my answers matched the question'

Assessment prompt

After Checking Your Own Work finishes a piece of work or activity, do they look it over themselves to check it seems right before saying they're done?

Standards alignment

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