Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Math Narrative Assessment


Learner: Deesha        Learning Coach: Mr Hattie              Date: 17 September 2015
Learning Area: Learning Habitat Two - Mathematics
Learning Observed
In Mathematics we are learning about subtraction and addition. We have started by getting the learners understanding what it means to add or subtract by using materials while working out the answer. Since then the we are moving onto using counting on to help us. This is where you say a number in your head and count on from that number. With this lesson Deesha had a bit of trouble starting off as she started from the number but then counted the other number as a separate number. She listened to the instructions again and then asked if she could try again and got the understanding. She was very impressed with herself and was able to complete the next few problems.
Evidence of learning




Deesha solving the problem. We discussed what the problem looks like as a number problem.
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
Throughout this lesson the Key Competencies that Deesha was showing was “Thinking” as she tried and knew that she had to listen to the instructions again to make sure that she understands it. “Capability” was the vision principle that she was showing as Deesha was developing her capabilities in math.
Next Learning Steps
Deesha’s next learning steps are:
  • adding and subtracting numbers to 5 instantly.
  • applying the counting on strategy to higher numbers.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

iExperience Narrative Assessment


Learner:  Deesha                  Learning Coach: Mr Hattie            Date: 15 September 2015
Learning Area: iExperience
Learning Observed
This week the learners got to have an interesting experience. They had to work collaboratively while exploring and experiencing play with a tyre. This is part of a way that we can spark some interesting discussions and writing around a real life experience while gaining new vocabulary. Deesha was with her group and discussing the different ways that her and her group could move the tyre. They were very excited and the new vocabulary that came out of this was great to hear. Deesha had a great idea about how they can steer the tyre. She said that if she was in the front and pushed sideways it will roll in the direction they want.  
Evidence of learning
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Deesha steering the tyre         
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
“Collaboration” was one of the vision principles that were being used during this activity. “Curious” was another vision principle that was being used as the learners had a lot of questions.
Next Learning Steps
Deesha’s next learning steps are:
  • create some writing about her experience to use her new vocabulary.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Narrative Assessment - 23 July 2015 - Literacy


Learner: Deesha        Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg     Date: 23 July 2015
Learning Area: Literacy - Writing
Learning Observed
This week I have been writing “I went to the ….” stories with the Learners before sending them off to write. The Learners work together to use the table tent cards to find the words they want to write. Then for the “tricky” words we sound them out and write down all the sounds we can here.
Today I was working with Deesha. She decided that she wanted to write a story “I am going to my park”. She was able to independently find the words on the table tent card. Then when she wanted to write park we sounded it out together. Deesha was able to get the first sounds in the word “pa”.
Evidence of learning
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Deesha was is starting to sound out the words. I wonder if she is writing at home?
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
Deesha is developing her Capabilities in Writing. She is starting to be able to record down words and letters independently (Managing Self). Deesha had decided what she wanted to write about before she started (Thinking). She is beginning to write stories (Using Language, Symbols and Texts).
Next Learning Steps
  • Continue to use the table tent to find words/ sounds
  • Continue to explicitly teach sounding out words
  • Finger spaces between each word
  • Share learning with home.