Are you looking for a clear and effective way to capture your students’ understanding of the Measurement and Space strand in the lead-up to reporting or parent-teacher interviews? Our Measurement & Space Check-In Recording Sheet: Year 1 provides a comprehensive one-page tool for tracking student achievement across all key areas of the strand, aligned with the V9 Australian Curriculum.

This easy-to-use template gives you a central place to record student observations, assessment results, and anecdotal evidence throughout the semester. Whether you're running your own tasks, using one of our ready-made assessment tools, or engaging in informal check-ins, this sheet makes it simple to document and review progress across multiple outcomes in one glance.

The recording sheet is provided in editable PowerPoint format, and multiple versions are included to support different levels of customisation. Editable yellow text boxes guide you through each version, helping you tailor the sheet to suit your classroom language, school reporting style, or individual needs. You can use the fully editable version or choose a simplified one for quick-print use.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Track student achievement across all Year 1 Measurement and Space outcomes
• ✅ Use one clear and practical template for ongoing assessment
• ✅ Record data from both formal and informal observation
• ✅ Support goal setting, planning, and reporting with consistent evidence

What’s Included:

• Editable PowerPoint file with multiple template versions
• Pre-filled outcomes from the Year 1 Measurement and Space strand:
• Comparing and Ordering Length
• Measuring Length with Informal Units
• Comparing and Ordering Capacity
• Comparing and Ordering Mass
• Comparing and Ordering Duration
• Describing Duration
• Identifying 2D Shapes
• Comparing 2D Shapes
• Giving and Following Directions
• Yellow guidance text boxes to assist with editing

Materials Needed:

• Printed or digital version of the check-in sheet
• Assessment tasks or work samples
• Observation notes or conferencing records
• Optional: coloured pens or highlighters for coding achievement levels

How to Use:

• • Choose the most suitable version of the recording sheet
• • Edit any outcomes or categories to match your school requirements
• • Use alongside assessments, informal tasks, or interviews to record evidence
• • Review and update regularly to inform planning and reporting

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Keep one master sheet per student and update after each assessment
• 💡 Use during student conferencing to reflect on learning goals
• 💡 Use colour-coding to indicate levels of achievement or progress
• 💡 Collect evidence during maths rotations or inquiry investigations
• 💡 Store in assessment folders or pair with samples for moderation

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use icons or symbols for younger students to self-assess with support
• 💛 Pair this sheet with sticky notes or labels to annotate evidence quickly
• 💛 Update as you go rather than all at once for a manageable workload
• 💛 Use simplified outcomes for sharing progress with families
• 💛 Keep one digital version and one printed copy for maximum flexibility

This resource works perfectly alongside our digital assessment and flashcard set for Year 1. Assess using your preferred method and then record student understanding using this simple, centralised template.

You can also combine this tool with our editable Tracking Table and Topic Assessments to create a complete, consistent assessment system across the year.

Measurement & Space Check-In Recording Sheet: Year 1 is a practical, flexible, and teacher-friendly tool that makes student tracking simple, visual, and effective at every stage of the learning journey.