Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Math Narrative Assessment


Learner: Linda        Learning Coach: Mr Hattie              Date: 17 September 2015
Learning Area: Learning Habitat Two - Mathematics
Learning Observed
In Mathematics we are learning about subtraction and addition. We have started by getting the learners understanding what it means to add or subtract by using materials while working out the answer. Since then the we are moving onto using counting on to help us. This is where you say a number in your head and count on from that number. With this lesson Linda had a bit of trouble starting off as she started from the number but then counted the other number as a separate number. She listened to the instructions again and then asked if she could try again and got the understanding. Linda was very impressed with herself and was able to complete the next few problems. Once she starts she understands the concept.
Evidence of learning

  
Linda solving the problem. We discussed what the problem looks like as a number problem.
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
Throughout this lesson the Key Competencies that Deesha was showing was “Thinking” as she tried and knew that she had to listen to the instructions again to make sure that she understands it. “Capability” was the vision principle that she was showing as Linda was developing her capabilities in math.
Next Learning Steps
Linda’s next learning steps are:
  • adding and subtracting numbers to 5 instantly.
  • applying the counting on strategy to higher numbers.

Sunday, 13 September 2015

iExplore- Cubism


Learner:   Linda      Learning Coach:   Luisa Maloni            Date: 4th September, 2015
Learning Area: iExplore: Visual Art: Cubism
Learning Observed
We have been learning about the art movement Cubism. We have looked at many examples of cubism and have created our own studies using the cubist style. Linda used the elements of shape and fracture as well as using different shades of one colour to create a study of a tree and a painting. She then looked at images on the internet to choose an artistic exemplar she was interested in trying. Linda chose an image of a heart and then created her own study using ideas from her artistic exemplar.
Evidence of learning
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Linda uses an artistic exemplar to explore ideas about Cubism. I can’t wait to see her final work!
Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Linda demonstrates the Vision principles of Curiosity in experimenting with and searching for new ideas in cubism, Capability in executing beautiful, bold and expressive artworks and Connected in connecting with what other artists are doing within the art style of Cubism. She uses the Key Competencies of Thinking as she develops her own creativity as well as follow an inquiry process.
Next Learning Steps

  • Use new language to describe her artworks e.g. shape, fracture, hues, shades
  • Describe what she has learned and say what her next steps are



Friday, 11 September 2015

Math Narrative Assessment


Learner: Linda                 Learning Coach: Mr Hattie          Date: 9 September 2015
Learning Area: Mathematics
Learning Observed
For mathematics we are learning to subtract numbers to 5 using materials. This is the first step of subtracting. During the lesson we started with understanding what subtraction is and how we subtract. We went through a few problems together using our materials, our fingers. This allows us to manipulate the problem ourselves at our own pace. Linda was doing a good job. Our next step for this lesson was practicing using our capabilities that we learnt in a practical sense. We played our addition and subtraction board game, we only did the subtraction part. Linda was a bit quiet to start off with but the smile that she had on her face when she realised that she was getting it correct was huge.
Evidence of learning

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Linda was thinking of the question.

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Linda using her hands to solve the problem
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
The Key Competencies that was being shown during this lesson is “thinking” as the learners are having to think about the skills that they have just learnt while applying them to a new game. “Relating to others” as the learners were put into pairs as we are wanting discussion around why they have gotten to the answer that they got. “Capable” is the key value that we were using as the learners had to use the capabilities that they had learnt in a practical sense.
Next Learning Steps
Linda’s next learning steps are:
  • using imaging to solve subtraction problems to 5.
  • instantly recognising basic facts to 5.