Maths Narrative Assessment - 8 August 2016

Learner:  Owen       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 Owen has been learning to count on using the biggest number first. Using a game of Snakes and Ladders, Owen 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, Owen 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.  Owen 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 Owen is counting on from the biggest number before moving his counter.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Owen 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.

iExplore Narrative Assessment - 2 August 2016

Learner:  Owen   Learning Coach: Michelle Lennon - LH2      Date:   2 August 2016

Learning Area:  iExplore

NZC Achievement Objective:  Students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to understand that people have different roles and responsibilities  as part of their participation in groups.

Learning Observed

As part of our iExplore Owen has been collaboratively building habitats for animals. Owen firstly made a giraffe out of unifix cubes, then after discussions with his peers he decided that he needed to build a house for the giraffe.  Owen then proceeded to build a giraffe habitat, showing great problem solving skills in the process as he measured and built his habitat to specifically fit the giraffe he had previously made. After this Owen discussed that the giraffe needed a friend so he built a monkey habitat out of magnetic blocks.  The monkey habitat had enough space for the monkey to swing around and doors on top so that the keepers could give the monkeys food each day.  Inside his monkey enclosure Owen has put swinging monkeys which he made out of triangle magnetic blocks. Owen demonstrated deep thought into the needs of an animal habitat and was able to discuss these with both coaches and other learners.

Evidence of learning

Owen with his giraffe and monkey habitats.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Owen demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in all learning activities. Capable - understanding the needs of animals that are kept in enclosures. Collaborative - discussing and negotiating with others. Managing Self  - able to use equipment in an appropriate manner.

Next Learning Steps

Share your knowledge about animal enclosures with others. Help others to collaborate and build things together.