Narrative Assessment - Reading

Learner: James             Learning Coach: Stephanie Hooker         Date: 21 June 2016

Learning Area: Reading Assessment

Learning Observed

Today we completed a Running Record on James to assess his reading capabilities. He scored 88% for accuracy and was able to answer 3 out of 4 comprehension questions to show his understanding of the story.  He attempted some unknown words using picture cues and his letter sound knowledge.  However, he sometimes omitted words and lost meaning.

Evidence of learning

I wonder if James practices reading at home? How does he solve new words?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

James is developing his Capabilities in Reading. He is also using Thinking,  Language, Symbols and Texts.

Next Learning Steps

Attempt unknown words with decoding and re-reading the sentence Answer questions during and after the story Read everyday, both at home and school

James gets Blown Away!

The Pirate Ship

Learner: James              Learning Coach: Stephanie Hooker          Date: 4 May 2016

Learning Area: iExplore

Learning Observed

Today during iExplore James collaborated and created a pirate ship using Unifix cubes with Jaylen and Darius. James explained the main parts of the ship - flag/canyon/anchor and they included a treasure chest.

Evidence of learning

I wonder what other parts of a ship they know?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

The boys worked together Collaboratively. Each learner showed skills in Participating and Contributing in order to create their Unifix pirate ship.

Next Learning Steps

How can we modify the pirate ship? Can we make a different type of ship? (ferry/ocean liner/fishing boat) Share learning with home.