Sonar Tracker, Observations
Overview
This article covers everything you need when using Observations.
Observations is a formative assessment module that lets teachers record classroom observations, linked to learning objectives, directly within Sonar Tracker. You can use it to:
- Make observations in Sonar Tracker and attach learning objectives.
- Send observations marked suitable for home to parents automatically through the Juniper Education App.
- Track observation coverage for each pupil.
- Export observations to PDF, to support attainment and progress evidence within and across subjects.
Observations connects day-to-day classroom assessment directly to parent communication, keeping evidence and tracking data in one place. You cannot subscribe to Observations without being a Sonar Tracker subscriber.
Who it's for
Observations is exclusive to Sonar Tracker customers - schools already using Sonar Tracker for tracking and assessment.
Benefits
- Connects day-to-day classroom assessment directly to parent communication.
- Gives parents insight into learning progress, not only social or behavioural achievements.
- Keeps observation evidence and tracking data in one place, reducing duplicate work for teachers.
- Supports teachers in identifying gaps in learning and curriculum coverage.
- Supports subject leaders with evidence of subject progression and coverage.
Help Centre articles
These Help Centre links walk you through how to use Observations:
- Observations guide - Step-by-step articles covering how to record, edit and manage observations.
- What's the difference between Sonar Tracker observations and Awards and Activities observations? - How the two types of observation differ, and when to use each.
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