White Rose-Aligned 3.0 Assessment – Visualise, Build and Map

This comprehensive Early Years “Visualise, Build and Map” assessment resource is designed to support teachers and practitioners in evaluating children’s understanding of key spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, and mapping skills. Aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps framework, this end-of-unit assessment provides engaging, hands-on activities that encourage children to explore mathematical concepts through play and discussion. The resource includes a variety of practical assessment tasks focusing on repeating patterns, positional language (such as “above,” “below,” and “next to”), and early mapping skills. Children are encouraged to describe patterns, identify units of repeat, compare scenes, and interpret simple maps such as school and farm layouts. The activities also promote problem-solving and communication skills, as children explain their thinking and describe how to build or navigate different environments. Designed for flexibility, the assessment can be printed and laminated for repeated use, making it ideal for continuous provision or small-group work with adult support. The inclusion of open-ended questions allows practitioners to assess depth of understanding while adapting to individual learning needs. Perfect for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) settings, this resource supports both formative and summative assessment, helping educators track progress and identify next steps in learning.