Karis's Maths Narrative Assessment

Learner: Karis   (cm)                                                 Date: June 2015

Learning Area: Maths - Measurement                               Learning Coach: John Dyer

Learning Observed

Karis was recently working as part of a big group on a measurement task. She first applied her previous measurement learning experiences to this task and approximated sensibly. Karis then collaborated when measuring a variety of wooden rods. These were used to measure the length and width of a room. Karis was able to use her place value knowledge when converting centimetres to metres and then multiplication skills to see how many times each rod fitted across the room. It was good to see Karis being both an active listener and offering ideas for how the problem could be solved.

Evidence of learning

Karis is deep in thought, working out the best way to measure using a variety of different lengths.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles being demonstrated

Thinking - Making sense of information, experiences and ideas. Using language, symbols, and texts - Making sense of words, numbers and images. Managing self - knowing when to lead, when to follow and when to act independently. Relating to others - Interacting effectively in a range of contexts. Participating and contributing - Being actively involved in school and the community Curious Collaborative Connected Capable

Next Learning Steps

Apply learning around measurement of length to other areas of measurement including weight and volume. Continue to develop basic facts knowledge. This will include instant recall of addition and subtraction facts to 20 and instant recall of multiplication facts for the 2, 5, 10 x tables. This will progress to the 3, 6, 9 x tables, the 4 and 8 x and finally 7 x tables.

Karis' iExperience Learning Story

Learners: Karis & Helen    Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 1.5.15

Learning Area: iExperience - Social Science

Learning Observed

We have been working on understanding ANZAC Day and what the soldiers did in Gallipoli 100 years ago. This iExperience was called ‘An ANZAC Pack’ and related to Trench life and warfare in World War One. During the first session, Karis and Helen were completing research around life in the trenches and what the soldiers would have eaten. The learners were provided with a variety of links which they had to read and discuss. From this, they needed to record two facts that interested them. At the following session, they had to go through the information they had discovered, put it into their own language and prepare a slideshow or poster to explain their learning. Helen and Karis chose to create a poster.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Karis and Helen both demonstrated a lot of curiosity during both iExperience sessions. They had a device each and shared their documents in order to work collaboratively - they were able to both record facts and information on the same doc during the research stage. This helped them to manage their time well, as they were completed within the time given (Managing Self). Karis and Helen had to make connections between what was used 100 years ago and what is used today (Thinking).

Next Learning Steps

Think carefully about how to use space effectively on a visual presentation. Add a variety of information - including text, drawings, printed diagrams and captions.

Literature Circle Learning Story - June 2015

Learner:  Karis  (Nouns)                                                             Date: June 1, 2015

Learning Area: Literacy                                         Learning Coach: Diana Wilkes

Learning Observed

We have been working really hard this term to learn how to have a ‘Book Club’ in literacy iDevelop.  We began by learning about how to select and why to select a ‘Best Fit’ book- please ask Karis what book she is reading and how she knows it is a best fit on a regular basis.  Karis learned all about the 5 finger strategy to help her choose.  The Nouns group was also introduced to an online book resource called http://booktrackclassroom.com to which Karis has an account. In our Literature circle each learner has a different role each week:  Summariser, Literary Luminary, Word Wizard, Discussion Director, Connector, Artful Artist or Researcher which ensures that the book club runs smoothly.  Karis was an exceptional Discussion Director, guiding the conversation and giving lots of feedback.  She is well prepared- completing her tasks in her Literature Circle google doc.

Evidence of learning

First Literature Circle Meeting with the Nouns Group - video Karis’s Literature Circle Roles - Google Doc

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Karis is showing Connectedness by relating her work to the text we are reading.  She is relating to others well by remaining respectful while others speak and she is Collaborative when she is participating in the discussion.  She is also developing her Capability in reading comprehension and oral language.

Next Learning Steps

Always have her Best Fit book with her everyday and read every night at home, out loud when possible Visit booktrackclassroom.com often to read new books Prepare for the Literature Circle meetings in her Daily 5 time or at home in her google document