Page 51 - Year 8 Spring 2026 Knowledge Organiser
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PE: Dance: 4 of 9
Heart: Building Trust and Teamwork
Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth
Can you collaborate effectively in a Participates in group discussions but Actively contributes ideas and listens Takes leadership in collaboration,
group? with limited input. to others. ensuring everyone is involved.
Can you support your partner during Encourages their partner verbally. Offers constructive feedback to help Provides detailed support and suggests
a duet? improve performance. creative solutions.
Can you give constructive feedback Shares general observations (e.g., "It Gives specific, helpful feedback (e.g., Provides detailed and actionable
to peers? was good"). "Your transitions could be smoother"). feedback to peers.
Works with others but lacks full Demonstrates trust by cooperating and Builds trust by motivating and
Can you build trust in group tasks?
engagement. sharing responsibility. supporting peers.
Can you reflect on teamwork and Identifies basic strengths and Reflects on how teamwork contributed Analyses the group dynamic in detail
identify improvements? weaknesses. to the performance. and suggests improvements.
Hands: Performance Improvement
Assessment Question Working Towards Expected Greater Depth
Can you perform foundational Performs movements with limited Demonstrates foundational Executes movements with control,
movements with control? precision. movements with control and clarity. style, and rhythm.
Can you transition from a solo to a Transitions are unclear or abrupt. Transitions smoothly between solo and Transitions seamlessly with creative
group phrase? group phrases. and expressive elements.
Can you use dynamics and levels Uses basic dynamics or levels but Demonstrates effective use of Uses dynamics and levels to create
effectively? lacks variety. contrasting dynamics and levels. strong visual impact.
Can you synchronise with a partner or Struggles to maintain timing with Performs in time with a partner or group Performs with precise synchronisation
group? others. consistently. and strong connection to others.
Can you integrate rhythm into your Movements are not consistently in time Performs movements in time with Accentuates rhythm creatively,
routine? with music. music, showing rhythmic accuracy. enhancing the overall performance.
Can you hold freezes or poses with Struggles to hold static positions. Holds freezes with stability and clarity. Uses freezes to create dramatic impact
clarity? and precision.
