Are you looking for a way to capture your students’ number strand knowledge in the lead-up to reporting or parent-teacher interviews? This printable assessment resource has been designed to give you a clear, structured overview of each student's understanding across the Foundation Number & Algebra strand.

The Number & Algebra Strand Assessment: Foundation Semester 2 covers the key outcomes outlined in the V9 Australian Curriculum and provides a print-and-go format that can be easily adapted for your classroom. The tasks are laid out clearly for young learners, with visual prompts and space to record responses. The editable version gives you the flexibility to adjust questions to match your school’s reporting guidelines or differentiate for your students' needs.

You may wish to print the assessment at A3 size to provide extra space for little hands, or have a teacher or support staff member act as a scribe to capture verbal responses. This resource works well for 1:1 teacher-led assessment sessions, as part of your end-of-term check-ins or during targeted small group rotations.

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Assess key Number & Algebra outcomes for Foundation Semester 2
• ✅ Identify student understanding of number identification, patterns, and quantities
• ✅ Gather consistent evidence to support reporting and parent-teacher conversations
• ✅ Adapt assessment content using the editable format

What’s Included

• Printable assessment task for Semester 2 Number & Algebra outcomes
• Editable version to customise for school-specific expectations
• Visual layout designed for Foundation learners
• Instructions and teacher guidance included

Materials Needed

• Printed assessment sheets (A4 or A3)
• Pencils or markers for student responses
• Optional: scribe sheet or teacher notes page
• Clipboard or hard surface for writing support

How to Use

1. Print copies of the assessment task in your preferred format
2. Introduce the task one-on-one or in small groups for best results
3. Provide support or scribing as needed to capture authentic responses
4. Record notes or highlight responses to use for reporting and tracking
5. Use the editable version to adjust content to suit your class context

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Use in Week 8 or 9 as part of your reporting preparation
• 💡 Combine with observational checklists or work samples for triangulated evidence
• 💡 Keep completed assessments in student portfolios or assessment folders
• 💡 Use to support planning for future number interventions

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Laminate a sample task to model expectations before students begin
• 💛 Use coloured pencils for students to highlight or circle answers clearly
• 💛 Provide manipulatives for counting questions if needed

The assessment is editable, allowing you to adjust to suit your students or reporting needs. You may wish to enlarge your print to A3 for smaller hands, or have an adult scribe students' verbal responses.