Checking Your Own Work

META

Learning to Learn›Learning to Learn|Ages 5—6|ID: mt_8dstvf-KKb

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

Mastery Evidence

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 [child] finishes a piece of work or activity, do they look it over themselves to check it seems right before saying they're done?”

Prerequisites0

No prerequisites — this is a foundational topic.

Unlocks4

Responding to Writing Feedback
softAges 5—7
Planning a Task
hardAges 6—7
Learning from Mistakes
softAges 8—9
Making Sense of Problems
softAges 5—6