Examples of progress

Examples of progress are snapshots that show what your child has been learning and how their skills are developing over time.

You can collect examples of progress in many ways, depending on your child’s needs and your learning approach at home. There is no single right way to record learning. Choose the methods that feel natural for your family and fit your child’s learning style.

Examples of progress should give a general picture of growth over time, not a daily record. You do not need to collect samples every day. Weekly or fortnightly examples are often enough, depending on your child’s goals, pace, and abilities.

Ways to share examples of progress

You can use any combination of the following. Most families only use a few.

Work samples

• Writing, drawing, maths work, or creative pieces
• Photos of hands‑on activities (for example, science experiments, cooking, building, art)
• Screenshots of digital work or online learning

Demonstrations of learning

Your child may show their progress by:

• reading aloud
• explaining how they solved a maths problem
• talking about a book, project, or topic they explored
• demonstrating a skill (for example, coding, sewing, music, sport).

Notes and reflections

• Your observations (for example, 'They can now read simple CVC words confidently.')
• A learning journal (daily, weekly, or occasional)
• Your child’s own reflections (for example, 'I learned how to measure angles today.')

Projects and activities

• A summary of a project (what they did, what they learned)
• Photos of long‑term projects (for example, gardening, robotics, crafts, writing a story)
• Community activities (clubs, volunteering, workshops)

External sources

• Certificates from courses or workshops
• Feedback from tutors or specialists
• Optional NAPLAN participation (Years 3, 5, 7, 9)

Digital options

• A simple digital folder of work
• An online portfolio
• A short video or slideshow showing learning highlights

Creative and practical skills

• Music performances
• Physical creations (sewing, woodworking, baking, arts and crafts)
• Technology projects or prototypes

Examples of progress are small pieces of your child’s learning over time. They don’t need to be perfect, polished, or extensive. They help moderators understand your child’s learning progress and celebrate their growth with you.