iExperience Narrative Assessment - 1 September 2016

Learner:  James        Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date: 1 September 2016

Learning Area:  iExperience

NZC Achievement Objective:   Understand that people have different roles and responsibilities as part of their participation in groups.

Learning Observed

During iExperience this week James has been involved in a series of team building activities as a mixed Habitat.  The purpose for these activities were to encourage learners to listen to others and share their ideas in order to complete a series of activities. In the first instance James had to find his new group by only using animal sounds.  When he had found his group he formed a circle for his first challenge.  James’ first challenge with his new group was to get creative and build something extraordinary using only a few cups, a roll of tape, 1 piece of paper and some pegs. The next day James was part of the same group.  Their challenge was to move their whole group to the other side of the room by only stepping on paper.  The group had to discuss the best way to do this and then work together to achieve their goal. On the last day, James’ group was given a ‘Leaning Tower of Pasta’ challenge where they had to build a tower as tall as they could using only dry strips of spaghetti and a ball of playdough.  By this day James began confidently communicating his ideas with others. In addition to these activities James was able to reflect at the end of each session and discuss with his group what went well and what he needed to improve on next time.

Evidence of learning

Here James is joining in with the first challenge.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, James demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding that he needed to communicate his ideas well. Collaborative - joining in discussions with his group. Thinking  - being reflective about the challenges.

Next Learning Steps

Continue communicating your thoughts and ideas to others. Ensure that everyone in your group has a role to play.

James goes for Gold!

Maths Narrative Assessment

Learner:  James       Learning Coach: Michelle Lennon - LH2    Date:   8 August 2016

Learning Area:  Maths

NZC Achievement Objective:  Use a range of counting, grouping, and equal-sharing strategies with whole numbers and fractions.

Learning Observed

During iDevelop James has been learning to count on using the biggest number first. Using a game of Snakes and Ladders, James has been learning how to recognise the patterns on a pair of dice, locate the bigger number and keep this in his head while he adds on the smaller number. After rolling the two dice, James identifies the biggest number shown.  Then he puts this into his head and holds it there while he works out what number is on the other dice.  James is using his fingers to help track how many more he needs to count on before moving his counter on the game board.

Evidence of learning

Here James is putting the bigger number into his head and counting on using his fingers to track the smaller number.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, James demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding that counting on is easiest from the biggest number. Collaborative - participating and assisting others in learning activities. Managing Self  - able to use equipment in an appropriate manner.

Next Learning Steps

Teach others how to count on. Use your counting on strategy to solve problems.

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.

iExplore Narrative Assessment - 30 March 2016