Shams's Video on Thursday, 25 June 2015

Narrative Assessment: Term 2 Math

Learner: Shams                    Learning Coach: Abby Morgan              Date: 12 June 2015

Learning Area: Math

Learning Observed

As part of our Math workshops we have been focusing on developing instant recall of addition facts to 10. We have been practicing solving and recalling simple addition of numbers under 10 plus one, some doubles, and other addition facts. To test out our knowledge we played ‘Addition Splat!’ As I called out the addition facts the learners had to race to answer the question. Shams has practiced and developed quick recall of the equations. He is developing good strategies to solve unknown equations and is attending to his new learning. Shams was able to recall 3+1 by using materials (fingers) as seen in the video here.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shams was demonstrating the school Vision Principle of Capable and Collaborative. He was applying himself to his learning and was engaged in the activity that extended his knowledge. Shams was able to work alongside others and when faced with an equation he couldn’t solve worked with his peers to find the answer. He was also applying the Key Competencies of thinking as he instantly recalled facts and was using language, symbols and texts as he listened to questions as they were asked and found the correct answers.

Next Learning Steps

Develop instant recall of numbers before and after to 20 Practice one to one counting of objects to 50 Practice writing teen numerals

Shams's Post on Friday, 5 June 2015

Shams was watching the digger dig a new pathway near our habitat today. He said "they are digging a new path because it looks like a path. It's squishy and muddy. He is taking the dirt to make it clean to make it good. They will have to work all night and day."

Narrative Assessment - Writing Group

Learner: Evie, Benjamin, Shams, Ash                                Learning Coach: Abby Morgan  Date: 14 May 2015

Learning Area: Literacy - Writing

Learning Observed

Our Casey the Magic Caterpillar focus this week has been on ensuring the correct formation and position of open mouth, wide open mouth, and tunnel symbols. During today’s session I noticed that Evie has gained greater fine motor control which has improved her formation of all the shapes explicitly taught. She was able to place begin the symbol in the right position and took great care to ensure accurate formation. Benjamin is developing his fine motor skills. His pen grip is becoming stronger and shape formation more accurate. Since beginning the Casey programme I have observed Shams interest in extending his writing ability and noticed the high level of attention and care he puts into his learning. Shams has mastered the formation of wide open mouth and is progressing with the development of open mouth and tunnel. Ash is focused and engaged with her learning during writing time and has established correct formation, shape, and position of both open mouth and wide open mouth. She is working towards maintaining control and creating singular tunnel shapes.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

While attending to this learning task Evie, Benjamin, Shams and Ash were developing the Vision Principle of Capable as they were extending their existing knowledge and abilities. They were also applying the Key Competencies of Thinking, Using language, symbols and texts. These were developed by applying new knowledge with existing and to form the shapes that will make letters of the english language.

Next Learning Steps

Assist learners in applying their casey knowledge to the formation of their name, ensuring we are practicing this frequently. Introduce new shapes to the learners. Assist learners in developing the connections between the symbols to create letters.