Narrative Assessment - Math Term 2

Learner: Linda                    Learning Coach: Abby Morgan              Date: 8 June 2015

Learning Area: Math

Learning Observed

During our math workshops we have been beginning addition by identifying what numbers under 10 plus one more equal. We began by gathering 11 beans and two cups. Linda was able to correctly collect the right number of beans and cups. I asked if she could solve 4+1 and recorded this on the whiteboard. Linda collected four beans and placed them in one cup and added one bean to the other cup. I asked her how many beans she had altogether to which she told me five. Linda was able to use her fingers to count from one to solve the equation.

Evidence of learning

Linda was able to add one to numbers under 10. I wonder if she knows her addition facts to five?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Linda was developing the vision principles of being capable as well as extending the key competencies of using language, symbols and texts, and thinking skills. She was applying her knowledge of numbers to extend her existing capabilities while using the correct mathematical language to communicate her ideas. Linda was also utilising effective thinking skills to recall and apply new learning.

Next Learning Steps

Introduce Linda to the addition facts to five Add one to larger numbers (10-20) Develop instant recall of numbers before and after to 20

Linda's Video on Monday, 22 June 2015

Narrative Assessment - Literacy

Learner: Linda                   Learning Coach: Abby Morgan              Date: 6 April 2015

Learning Area: Literacy

Learning Observed

Today I was working alongside Linda, I asked her to identify different common body parts on a picture. She was able to correctly identify 7 of the 12 body parts asked for. Following this I asked her to tell me the functions of the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears - Linda was able to correctly tell me these. I recorded Linda telling me about the picture in which she is able to identify the different activities the children were doing. The Video below illustrates her developing oral language skills.

Evidence of learning

Click here to watch Linda’s Oral Language Sample.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Linda is developing the key competency of using language, symbols, and texts as well as thinking. Linda was able to tell me about the picture and answer the questions I asked (Thinking). She was able to recall knowledge as required and was able to verbalise her thoughts.

Next Learning Steps

Use the language of pronouns - he’s / she’s, he / she Use the correct language tense - jump / jumped, clap / clapped Develop language about preposition  - in, under, beside