Narrative Assessment - Maths - 25 February 2016

Learner:  Linda          Learning Coach: Megan Croll           Date: 25 February 2016

Learning Area: Maths

Learning Observed

Today the Learners were learning to add two numbers together by finding the biggest number.  We tried to work out the problem by imaging the number in our head, then used a number line to check how many jumps we did to find the sum.

Evidence of learning

Linda was able to identify the biggest number in the problem, then rewrite the problem by putting the biggest number first.   Linda then draw a number line to help solve the problem.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Linda is developing her Capabilities in Maths by learning this addition strategy.  She was able to work by herself and use equipment correctly to solve a problem (Managing Self and Thinking).  Linda is able to form her numbers correctly and understands number ordering up to 20 (Using Language, Symbols and Text).

Next Learning Steps

Practise this strategy with addition to 20, then extend to bigger numbers, e.g. 7+22= Teach this strategy to another Learner Share learning with home.

Narrative Assessment - iExperience - 16 February 2016

Learner:  Linda             Learning Coach: Megan Croll               Date: 16 February 2016

Learning Area:   iExperience

Learning Observed

This week during iExperience, Linda had an opportunity to learn about gravity through a science activity. Linda and Lucy were given some materials to create a parachute, then test it by dropping it from the first floor of our school.  First they had to carefully tape the red wool onto the corners of the plastic bag, then tie a pen to all four strands of wool.   Once ready, they took turns to drop the parachute from the first floor.   Linda and Lucy were delighted to see their parachute open up and slowly drop to the ground.

Evidence of learning

Linda and Lucy’s parachute is ready for its first ‘test’ drop.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Linda collaborated with a partner to carefully prepare their parachute.  She demonstrated capability with following instructions and taping the wool to the plastic parachute.  Linda was ‘Managing Self’ to work independently with a partner to complete an activity and pack away the materials when she had finished.

Next Learning Steps

Think about other ways to ‘test’ gravity with heavier objects Explore other areas of physics, e.g. force and momentum Support others with gaining an understanding about gravity