Fraction Narrative

Learner: Sereya, Nishita, Melissa    Learning Coach: Mr Hattie           Date: 30 March 2016

Learning Area: Learning Habitat 1 - Mathematics

Learning Observed

In Maths we are looking at finding fractions out of materials. Today we were focusing on quarters. Sereya, Nishita and Melissa had to make 4 even groups with the counters. We looked at a range of different amounts. There were many different levels of Capabilities when we broke off into groups. But Sereya, Nishita and Melissa did well to Collaborate and figure out how to solve the problems. They used equal sharing to arrange the counters into the correct amounts. I was very impressed with how well Sereya, Nishita and Melissa worked today, this has been something that we have been working on for a while and we have successfully achieved it.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Sereya, Nishita and Melissa next learning steps are to: Use skip counting to solve equal sharing. Find basic fractions from a specific amount using imaging. Order fractions with the same denominator.

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.

iExplore : Chinese New Year : Zodiac Signs

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.

Narrative Assessment - iExplore - 8 Dec 2015

Learners: Alesha,  Eknoor, and  Nishita              Learning Coach: Stephanie Hooker             Date: Dec 8 2015

Learning Area: iExplore (technology)

Learning Observed

We are learning to Log in and sign out of Chromebook and Google using my individual password Open and name a document in Goggle Drive Locate and edit documents Use and carry a device safely

Evidence of learning

We are logging into Chromebook. Have they memorised their passwords and will they remember to sign out?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

We are developing our Capabilities using Technology. Thinking - Making sense of information, experiences and ideas. Using language, symbols, and texts - Making sense of words, numbers and images.

Next Learning Steps

Memorise my password to log in quickly and efficiently Access and edit my blog, and leave comments

iExplore Group Narrative

Learner: Zoey, Jeffa, Datar, Nishita                       Learning Coach: Mr Hattie             Date: 21 October 2015

Learning Area: Learning Habitat Two - iExplore

Learning Observed

For our iExplore we are looking at gardening. We have been preparing the garden beds so that we can start using them. For this we had to pull out all of the weeds. We used this to explain what a weed does and how it effects a garden. The learners had to use shovels and gardening gloves to pull out all of the weeds. Zoey and Nishita showed great collaboration with weeding. It was great to hear all the discussion around why they were taking the weeds out of the garden. Jeffa was having a great time and was looking for all the little weeds. He was very concerned that we would miss them. Datar was working for about ten minutes trying to get deep under a really big weed as the roots were very deep. All the discussion around the weeds was very impressive.

Evidence of learning

Datar trying to get under the weeds to get all the roots Zoey and Nishita working hard Jeffa making sure we didn’t miss any weeds

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

The Key Competencies that were being used in this iExplore was “participating and contributing” as the learners had to work together to pull out the weeds. “Managing self” as we had times where the learning coach was busy helping others so the learners had to sort out any issues that arose. The vision principles that were being used was “collaboration” as the learners had to work together.

Next Learning Steps

The learners next steps are: learning how and why we turn over the soil to prepare the garden for planting. to plant some seeds in the garden and take care of them.

Math Narrative Assessment

Learner: Nishita                    Learning Coach: Mr Hattie             Date: 15 October 2015

Learning Area: Learning Habitat Two - Mathematics

Learning Observed

This term in Habitat Two we are retesting the learners to see the change in capabilities. For this assessment we were looking at their knowledge. When I tested Nishita last term she was struggling on the addition and subtraction, and the skip counting. This was something that we focused on throughout term 3. Now she is able to do it instantly. This shows that it is knowledge and how hard Nishita has worked over the term. She was very excited when I told her that she had moved up to the next level.

Evidence of learning

Here is the results of Nishita’s test.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Nishita is developing her capabilities in mathematics. Understanding symbols and language is being used as the difference between the + and - symbol was confusing her at first. Thinking is being used as she had to think very hard about the different symbols when practicing.

Next Learning Steps

Nishita’s next learning steps are: skip count forwards and backwards to 100 in 2s, 5s, and 10s. addition and subtraction facts to 10.