Partner activities: scoring points with a partner
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can cooperate successfully with a partner to practice and score points.
Key learning points
- Move: passing in a controlled and accurate way will result in scoring more points.
- Think: making effective decisions in a game helps us to score maximum points.
- Feel: honesty enables us to keep the correct score.
- Connect: making changes to suit the needs and feelings of a partner demonstrates good cooperation and empathy.
Keywords
Cooperate - working with others to achieve a shared goal
Decision - a choice you make during a game
Score - the number of points achieved in a game
Common misconception
Some pupils might dominate the partnership.
Cooperation and communication are key factors in any partnership: they must share roles and listen to one another's ideas.
Teacher tip
If possible, allow pupils to work with a friend as a partner. This can help to ensure that PE is a positive experience for them.
Equipment
selection of balls (e.g. tennis balls, bouncy balls, footballs), cones, 4-5 bibs
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is a decision?
Q2.Where should we look to pass a ball successfully to a partner?
Q3.What do we count to know the score?
Q4.How can we improve at something?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does cooperate mean?
Q2.How can we ensure we play fairly?
Q3.What is the 'score'?
Q4.What do we show when we keep the correct score in a game?
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To help you plan your 1 physical education lesson on: Partner activities: scoring points with a partner, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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