Shaval & Melissa connect through maths games

Learners: Shaval & Melissa Learning Coach:   Stephanie Hooker         Date: 8 August 2016

Learning Area:          iDevelop- Maths                                          Key Competency:     Using Language, Symbols and Text NZC AO:                     Level 2 Number: Communicate and interpret simple additive strategies, using words, diagrams (pictures), and symbols. Number strategies: Use simple additive strategies with whole numbers and fractions.  Number knowledge: Know forward and backward counting sequences with whole numbers to at least 1000. & Know the basic addition and subtraction facts.

Learning Observed

Today during our Daily 3 Shaval chose Maths with Someone and began teaching Melissa a card game.  The focus for this particular activity shows Shaval is able to articulate her thinking skills and share her knowledge. Both learners were capable of working collaboratively and were able to complete the task without guidance - Self management.  Our learners always enjoy the opportunity to connect and work with others. Learner voice:   Shaval “This is called Speed, and it’s good for your Maths ‘cos you count down or up”.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Invite other learners to play the game Learn other card games, such as 21 or use the cards to practice Math facts Share learning at home and complete weekly Mathletics tasks and ‘live Mathletics’ Login into e-ako and complete tasks

Problem Solving- Using stats to spell!

Momo, Melissa & Nishita's Mars Rover Learning Story

Learners: Melissa, Momo & Nishita Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 07.03.16

Learning Area: iExperience - Space                Key Competency: Thinking

Learning Observed

The learners had six activities to choose from to extend their knowledge about Space. Melissa, Momo & Nishita chose to take part in one that required problem solving and thinking skills. They had the option to make either a Mars Rover or a Satellite and picked to do the Mars Rover. With the provided materials, Melissa, Momo & Nishita had to make a connection between their own version and the image that was shown on the screen. The girls showed curiosity by using the materials in specific ways and both tried to use as much detail as possible in their creation. They collaborated by sharing ideas and possible ways to overcome issues, ultimately being very pleased with their final product.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Complete the models in the morning before school begins. Answer the discussion questions about their models, listed on the slideshow.

Narrative Assessment - iExplore - Term 3, 2015

Learner: Melissa                    Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg      Date: Term 3, Weeks 5-7, 2015

Learning Area: iExplore - Reflections - Science

Learning Observed

Melissa choose to be a part of the iExplore group looking at reflections. We first brainstormed where we would be able to see our reflections. Then we had walk around the school to see what we could find our reflection in. As a group we decided that we all wanted to explore reflections with mirrors. We spent time using mirrors to create reflections. We discovered that you could get the sun on the mirror and send it around the room, you can look under things like the shelves on wheels, if you hold your mirror up to another mirror you can see lots of mirrors and we explored mirror writing.

Evidence of learning

Melissa is showing her mirror writing.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Melissa showed Collaboration by  working with other Learners to investigate different ways to show/ find reflections (Participating and Contributing). They also showed that they were Capable by sharing their learning back on the video. Melissa explored many different ways to reflect with mirrors (Thinking).

Next Learning Steps

Share learning with other Learners not part of the iExplore group Explore with other items that reflect Share learning with home.

iExplore- Stained Glass Windows