Daisy, Bariyah, Riya, Momo & Eknoor's Math Learning Story

Learners: Bariyah, Momo, Eknoor, Daisy & Riya Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 18.2.16

Learning Area: iDevelop - Math               Key Competency: Thinking

Learning Observed

Bariyah, Momo, Eknoor, Daisy and Riya are all in the Pioneers Math Group. In Term 1 we are particularly focusing on strategies to help us when we add and subtract. The first strategy we looked at required the learners to practise how to connect their knowledge of doubles when adding. A basic example of this is 5 + 5 = 10, so 5 + 7 is the same as 5 + 5 + 2 = 12, or 10 + 2 = 12. All five girls were new to this strategy and after two sessions they were capable of clearly outlining their thinking out loud and in writing. They practised by using counters to make groups, identifying which double they needed to use, and then splitting the larger group to make the matching double with the left overs.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Finish the tasks set in the Pioneers Digi Book Use this strategy when practising Basic Facts adding up to 20 set by Mrs Dillner.

Angkor & Momo's Learning Story - Read to Someone/Listen to Reading

Learners: Angkor & Momo     Learning Coach: T.Dillner            Date: 18.2.16

Learning Area: iDevelop - Reading

Learning Observed

As part of our Reading programme in LH1, the learners have been learning about the parts of the Daily 5. This covers a range of activities to enhance capabilities in Literacy. Angkor and Momo were spending time reading to one another. This is one aspect of the Daily 5 where learners sit elbow to elbow and knee to knee in order to best communicate to one another. They took turns at reading and listening, following along with the text and pictures. Angkor and Momo selected their own books by practicing how to connect the parts of the ‘I Pick’ method - What is the purpose of this book? Is the book interesting? Can I understand/comprehend what is happening? Do I know all the words or are there some that are tricky?

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Read with a loud clear voice. Ask each other questions to develop curiosity e.g. What was your favourite part? Why do you think ______ happened?

Sami, Amin, Louisa, Momo & Ricky- iExperience Connected Challenge Learning Story

Learners:  Sami, Amin, Louisa, Momo & Ricky Learning Coach: D Wilkes          Date: 5.2.16

Learning Area: iExperience - Connected Challenge   Key Competency: Relating to Others

Learning Observed

This term our focus is on how we can be connected citizens. In order to launch this the learners participated in a ‘Connected Challenge’ (see below).  In this challenge Sami, Amin, Louisa, Momo and Ricky worked in a team and collaborated on various connected tasks.  They first had to look at the challenge and devise a plan- which tasks would they do first?!  It was great to see the group negotiate and discuss their options.  Amin and Louisa showed some real leadership in this task- especially considering that there are so many new relationships forming in LH1.  Amin and Ricky got straight into their tasks showing their capabilities and Momo showed curiosity while asking questions.  Some of the tasks they worked on included- the Connected challenge- coming up with A-Z words around being connected, the Connected challenge- writing an acrostic for the word connected and the Curious task of developing a slide show on famous atheletes.  There was some great role modeling, strategy and collaboration in this team- Ka Pai!

Evidence of learning

Connected Challenge: Activities

Next Learning Steps

While it is great to take the lead on tasks where we have strengths, remember to give others opportunities to develop their capabilities select challenges from all four areas share and discuss the challenges, maybe finish others, at home with your family