Narrative Assessment

Narrative Assessment - Maths Problem Solving & Kagan Groups

Group Narrative Assessment                  Date:  8 May 2017 Learners:  Saniya, Alysia & Gracy          Learning Coach:  Megan Croll - LH6

Learning Area:  Maths

Learning Observed

This is a narrative assessment of collaborative learning during a maths problem solving session.  We introduced the learners of LH6 to Kagan Structures and explained how we had grouped the learners into four different colour groups.  We then invited the learners to find other learners from each other the other colours.    Saniya connected with Gracy and Alysia to support each other through their discussions and sharing of ideas.    The following video was made from a range of photos and videos taken during this problem solving session to help illustrate the learning taking place.

Evidence of learning

Saniya used two shapes (circle and rectangle) which were divided into ten parts, then she shaded in nine parts on the circle and four on the rectangle.   Saniya was not too confident when it came to explaining why she shaded these parts and which fractions could be used to make the sum of 9/10.   Her next steps would be to develop her understanding of equivalent fractions so that she would be capable of using a variety of fractions, e.g. halves, quarters and fifths to answer this type of problem.