Work Sampling System (WSS)

4 Year Old 7 Domains 55 Indicators I Personal and Social Development (13)

A Self concept B Self control
A1 Demonstrates self-confidence A2 Shows some self-direction B1 Follows simple classroom rules and routines B2 Uses classroom materials carefully B3 Manages transitions C1 Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner C2 Attends to tasks and seeks help when encountering a problem C3 Approaches tasks with flexibility and inventiveness D1 Interacts easily with one or more children D2 Interacts easily with familiar adults D3 Participates in the group life of the class D4 Shows empathy and caring for others E1 Seeks adult help when needed to resolve conflicts

C Approaches to learning

D Interaction with others

E Social problem solving

II Language and Literacy (12)

A Listening
A1 Gains Meaning by listening A2 Follows 2-3 step directions A3 Demonstrates phonological awareness B1 Speaks clearly enough to be understood without contextual clues B2 Uses expanded vocabulary and language for a variety of purposes C1 Shows appreciation for books and reading C2 Shows beginning understanding of concept about print C3 Begins to develop knowledge about letters C4 Comprehends and responds to stories read aloud D1 Represents ideas and stories thru pictures, dictation and play D2 Uses letter-like shapes, symbols and letters to convey meaning D3 Understands purposes for writing

B Speaking C Reading

D Writing

III Mathematical Thinking (8)

A Mathematical process B Number and operations
A1 Begins to use simple strategies to solve math problems B1 Shows beginning understanding of number and quantity

C Patterns, relationships, and functions D Geometry and spatial relations E Measurement

C1 Sorts objects into subgroups that vary by one or two attributes C2 Recognizes simples patterns and duplicates them D1 Begins to recognize and describe the attributes of shapes D2 Shows understanding of and uses several positional words E1 Orders, compares, and describes objects according to a single attribute E2 Participates in measuring activities

IV Science (3)
A Inquiry
A1 Asks questions and uses senses to observe and explore materials and natural phenomena A2 Uses simple tools and equipment for investigation A3 Makes comparisons among objects

V Social Studies (8)

A People past and present B Human interdependence
A1 Identifies similarities and differences in personal and family characteristics B1 Begins to understand family needs, roles and relationships B2 Describes some peoples jobs and what is required to perform them B3 Begins to be aware of technology and how it affects life C1 Demonstrates awareness of rules C2 Shows awareness of what it means to be a leader D1 Describes the location of things in the environment D2 Shows awareness of the environment

C Citizenship and government

D People and where they live

VI The Arts (4)

A Expression and representation

A1 Participates in group music experiences A2 Participates in creative movement, dance and drama A3 Uses a variety of art materials for tactile experience and exploration B1 Responds to artistic creations or events

B Understanding and appreciation

VII Physical Development and Health (7)

A Gross motor development B Fine motor development
A1 Moves with balance and control A2 Coordinates movements to perform simple tasks B1 Uses strength and control to perform simple tasks B2 Uses eye-hand coordination to perform tasks B3 Shows beginning control of writing, drawing + art tools C1 Performs some self-care tasks independently C2 Follows basic health and safety rules

C Personal health and safety