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

Narrative Assessment - Maths - 17 March 2016

Learner:  James                Learning Coach: Megan Croll             Date: 17 March 2016

Learning Area:   Maths

Learning Observed

Today the Learners were learning to add two numbers together by finding the biggest number, then adding on the smallest number.  We tried to work out the problem by imaging the number in our head, then used a number line to check how many jumps we needed to do to find the sum.

Evidence of learning

James was able to identify the biggest number in the problem (6), then rewrite the problem by putting the biggest number first.   James then draw a number line to help solve the problem.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

James is developing his Capabilities in Maths by learning this addition strategy.  With some support, he was able to work by himself and use equipment correctly to solve a problem (Managing Self and Thinking).  James is able to form his numbers correctly and understands number ordering up to 20 (Using Language, Symbols and Text).

Next Learning Steps

Practise this strategy with addition to 20, then extend to bigger numbers, e.g. 7+22= Teach this strategy to another Learner Share his learning with home