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Narrative Assessment - Mathematics - 18 May 2015

Learner: Edward            Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg             Date: 18 May 2015

Learning Area: Mathematics - Numeracy

Learning Observed

Today in Mathematics we were looking at one to one counting to 13. I gave Edward a pile of animals and asked him to get 13 from the pile. He lined them all up then began counting. He counted correctly to 12, missed 13 and said 14. We then had turns rolling a 12 sided die and naming the numerals on the die. Edward was unable to name any of the numerals.

Evidence of learning

Edward is able to count to 12. I wonder if he practices counting in English at home?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Edward is developing his Capabilities in one to one counting. He is starting to learn to read numerals (Using Language, Symbols and Text). Edward is able to sequence numbers in his head to 12 (Thinking).

Next Learning Steps

Continue explicit teaching of the sequence of numbers to 13. Continue to explicitly teach numeral recognition from 1- 13. Share learning with home.

Edward and Nicholas Writing

Learner: Edward and Nicholas   Learning Coach: Abby Morgan      Date: 29 April 2015

Learning Area: Literacy - Writing

Learning Observed

Our writing programme begins with the sharing of the Casey the Caterpillar story. The story helps learners to develop an understanding of the writing process. Today during writing time Edward and Nicholas were introduced to the story of Casey the Caterpillar. While I was sharing the story they were focused and engaged. Edward and Nicholas participated when asked and showed their developing understanding of the story. After packing up I noticed that Edward and Nicholas were sitting together with whiteboards, as I approached I could see that they were retelling and recreating the story. I asked Edward what he had created and he said “here’s the butterfly on the closed gate and she is looking to lay her caterpillar egg here. These are the leaves.” Nicholas was focusing on his writing, he told me “this is the tree.”

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this time I observed Edward and Nicholas applying the Key Competencies of Using Language, Symbols and Texts, Thinking, and Managing Self. Both were able to communicate their ideas about their work and making connections between the story and illustrations. Thinking was utilised through the retrieval and interpretation of the story. Edward and Nicholas demonstrated their ability to Manage Self as they choose to represent their learning in this manner. Together they displayed the school vision principle of Capable as they attended to their learning and developed their capabilities.

Next Learning Steps

Edward Encourage retelling of the Casey the Caterpillar story to help cement the process Explore the shapes in the Casey the Caterpillar story Nicholas Develop his understanding of beginning writing from the left Encourage fine motor skill activities to develop pen grip