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

Melissa, Ziell and Sharon's Nail Art Learning Story

Learners: Melissa, Ziell & Sharon Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: Week 8, Term 2

Learning Area: Visual Art             Key Competency: Using Language, Symbols & Text

Learning Observed

Melissa, Ziell and Sharon chose to participate in an iExperience that involved using a cork tile, hammer, nails and thread to create an artwork. The aim of this artwork was to ‘Pay it Forward’. They needed to think about someone in their life who they could encourage by gifting them their cork tile. The learners needed to plan out their design and colour choice based on the person they had in mind to receive their finished work (connected). Melissa, Ziell and Sharon collaborated to overcome challenges and to help each other make decisions about colours. They extended their capabilities by safely using a hammer to put in the nails and show thought about how close/far apart each nail needed to be.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Write a letter/postcard to the person who will be receiving the tile. Tell them about what the materials are and how it was made. Display tiles in the habitat and talk to other learners about how they were made.

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.

Aditi, Sameeha, Alysia, Nishita & Melissa's Connected Challenge Learning Story

Learners: Aditi, Sameeha, Alysia, Nishita & Melissa     Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 5.2.16

Learning Area: iExperience - Relating to Others

Learning Observed

This term our focus is on how we can be connected citizens. To introduce this, the Learning Coaches set up a series of challenges for the learners to complete. Each challenge was worth a different amount of points and the teams had to work together to get the highest amount to win. One task was to get all team members to cross the ‘Nile River’ (the width of one netball court) using only three hoops. Aditi, Sameeha, Alysia, Nishita & Melissa had to discuss ways to make this work before attempting it. They needed to think about how their words, actions, attitudes and ideas impacting the success of the team. Each learner was able to act in a collaborative way in order to achieve the joint goal of crossing the ‘river’. They were capable of devising a method to connect their strengths and remain safe from the Nile Crocodiles!

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Swap roles so other members of the team retrieve or replace the hoops. Make a point to do some iDevelop learning with one of their team members and build this relationship.