Oral Descriptions  : LINK TASK 5   
Approach: One to one
Resources: Video and supporting artefacts
Description: The student watched a video demonstration and explanation of a process then explained that process to the teacher using actual items used in the process.
  % responses
y4 y8

Sequencing and organising of information

strong
moderate
weak

52
38
10		 80
18
2

Clear expression of ideas

strong
moderate
weak

32
54
14		 72
25
3

Completeness of the explanation

strong
moderate
weak

33
53
14		 66
32
2

Speech clarity

strong
moderate
weak

54
39
7		 81
17
2
Commentary: These results suggest that students skills of explaining a process are enhanced when they have access to a good model and tangible objects.
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