Reporting
Reporting is arguably the aspect of the problem solving and enquiry outcome that has resulted in the most significant change in classroom practice. It is now no longer acceptable for pupils to produce an answer in isolation: they must be able to explain their working, not only by showing it in writing but also by describing it orally and in written narrative form.
In this video clip you can see four teachers talking about the variety of ways in which their pupils are encouraged to report. The teachers are Fiona Hislop, headteacher of Airlie Primary School, Kirsten O’Hagan at George Heriot’s Junior School, Gillies Walker at the High School of Glasgow Junior School and Jon Posnett, headteacher of Urafirth Primary School.
Points to consider
Can you think of reasons why pupils should be asked to report in more than one way?
How does reporting contribute to the development of pupils’ problem solving skills and attitudes?
| Video 1: Encouraging pupils to report back | |
|---|---|
| Description | Four teachers describe pupils reporting orally and in writing |
| Duration | 1 |
| Windows version |  Windows Media video: Encouraging pupils to report back |
| Mac version |  QuickTime movie: Encouraging pupils to report back |
| Transcript | Encouraging pupils to report back |
Ideas and links
- Airlie Primary School
A P6/P7 teacher discusses reporting.
- George Heriot’s Junior School
A P7 teacher discusses reporting.
- High School of Glasgow Junior School
A Junior 6 teacher’s views on reporting.
- Urafirth Primary School
Pupils’ reporting in a P5/P7 class.