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For this classification task students identify from pictures all the animals that are mammals.

Task: answer two questions about features of bats. Assessment focus: classification.

Task: answer questions about classification of a platypus. Assessment focus: classification features of mammals.

Students classify a range of animals as mammals, birds, or fish.

Task: group pictures of animals under headings. Assessment focus: classification of mammals, birds, and insects.

Task: sort cards into groups. Assessment focus: classification

Students are given four pictures, and are asked to draw a circle around the picture that is not a bird, and then give a reason for their choice. Similarly, they circle animals that are not mammals, fish, and molluscs.

Task: sort cards and answer questions orally. Assessment focus: classification of animals.

Task: Sort vertebrate animals according to given classification groups. Assessment focus: classification of animals.

Students use a diagram showing similar and dissimilar characteristics of reptiles, birds, and mammals, to answer questions regarding these features.