Term 3 Day 1 iReflect

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Learner: Saniya     Learning coach: Margaret Patrick       Date: June, 2016

Learning Area:    Maths                                    Narrative Learning story

Learning Observed

Saniya was collaborating with of a group of learners who was being introduced to a new maths game called “Basketball Addition”.  This game is  designed for players to practice addition skills of adding two numbers to 20. The game card has an array of number totals to 20 arranged in basketballs .Players also have a set  of individual numeral/digits 0-9 cards. Players take turns to turn 2 numeral cards over and then add them together to find the total. They then place a counter on the corresponding total on the large player game card. Saniya participated and contributed to the group, watching the other players and waiting for her turn. She was able to select two cards and count the numbers together by counting every number. In the photo the digits 1 and 3 are turned over and she started with the 1 and then counted 2,3,4. She enjoyed playing the game and wanted to continue playing so she connected with Sally and set up the game on the floor. She demonstrated how she could  self manage being a responsive partner who persevered playing several games for a further 10 minutes. Saniya was demonstrating her thinking and how she was able to show her capability of counting all the numbers using a combination of imaging for numbers totalling under 6 and sometimes her fingers for larger number combinations.  Having the single digit numbers on individual cards allows the player to organise them to help them add ie; starting with the bigger number. Saniya used the sequence of how she turned over the digit cards and added the numbers in that order. She is working at NZ Maths Stage 2-3 Counting from 1 by Imaging  Level 1 of the NZ Curriculum.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Automatically know facts to 10 Use the strategy of reorganising the order of the digits, starting with the bigger number first. Use the strategy of counting on and imaging all the numbers up to 20 in her head. Independently select this maths game into her Daily three activities “ Maths with Someone”.

Saniya's Storybird Learning Story

Learner: Saniya Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 21.6.16

Learning Area: iDevelop - Daily 5 - Work on Writing                                                Key Competency: Using Language, Symbols & Text, Managing Self

Learning Observed

During parts of our learning time, the learners are able to select certain activities to extend their capabilities in Reading, Writing and Maths. This is called the Daily 5 (Literacy) and the Daily 3 (Maths). Saniya chose to do some writing on a website called Storybird. She selected a set of pictures which she then arranged into a picture book. On each page she added text to make a story that had a beginning, middle and end with connected ideas. Saniya did this completely independently and was able to manage her time and effort, while remaining focused. She was active in seeking out feedback from a Learning Coach and acted on it to improve her writing.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Share this story with someone at home - go to www.storybird.com to do so. Read it to another learner and see if they can give you advice on how to improve it. Put it on your blog or learning pathway as an example of your capable learning.

Swimming with life jackets

Saniya, Shreya & Disha's Satellite Learning Story

Learners: Shreya, Saniya & Disha Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 7.3.16

Learning Area: iExperience - Space                     Key Competency: Thinking

Learning Observed

The learners had six activities to choose from to extend their knowledge about Space. Shreya, Saniya and Disha chose to take part in one that required problem solving and thinking skills. They had the option to make either a Mars Rover or a Satellite and picked to do the Satellite. With the provided materials, they had to create their own version of the image that was shown on the screen. Shreya, Saniya and Disha showed curiosity by using the materials in specific ways and tried to use as much detail as possible in their creation. They collaborated by sharing ideas and possible ways to overcome issues, ultimately being very pleased with their final product.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Complete the models in the morning before school begins. Answer the discussion questions about their models, listed on the slideshow.

Bariyah & Saniya's Learning Story - Reading to Someone/Listen to Reading

Learners: Bariyah & Saniya    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. Bariyah and Saniya 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. Bariyah and Saniya 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

Ask each other questions to develop curiosity e.g. What was your favourite part? Why do you think ______ happened? Summarise what happened at the beginning, middle and end of the text.

Annia, Saniya, Angkor & Ronav- iExperience Connected Challenge Learning Story

Learners:  Annia, Saniya, Angkor & Ronav 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 Annia, Saniya, Angkor and Ronav 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 with Annia demonstrating some real leadership skills.  I observed the group while they were brainstorming ‘OrmPS’ words and they really engaged with the task- Ronav contributed ‘respect, Saniya contributed the word ‘MySpace’ and Angkor contributed the word ‘share’ while Annia offered many more.  It was great to see the enthusiasm and curiosity from this group.  Some of the tasks they worked on included- the Curious challenge- coming up with questions for the learning coaches and the Connected challenge- crossing the Nile River without getting caught by the crocodiles!  There was some great 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, and maybe finish others, at home with your family