Narrative Assessment

Maths Narrative Assessment

Learner:  Ashvir    Learning Coach: Michelle Lennon - LH2    Date:   15 August 2016

Learning Area:  Maths

NZC Achievement Objective:  Know groupings with five, within ten, and with ten.

Learning Observed

During iDevelop Ashvir has been learning to solve simple problems by making sets and patterns of numbers up to ten. In this activity the following problem was given: Five frogs live in a pond, if 2 frogs are on a rock, how many                   frogs are in the water? Ashvir initially used counters and circles to move his counters between the ‘rocks’ and ‘water’, however he was soon able to find other ways to split the frogs into groups without the help of circles. Following on from this activity, Ashvir was asked to find as many different combinations of frogs in the pond as he could. Finally, Ashvir looked at the equations that these word problems were meaning.  He was able to recognise that the two groups could be added together to total 5.

Evidence of learning

Here Ashvir has split his ‘frogs’ by having 4 in the water and 1 on a rock.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Ashvir demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding that numbers can be split in a number of different ways. Collaborative - participating and assisting others in learning activities. Managing Self  - able to use equipment in an appropriate manner.

Next Learning Steps

Use your number splits to solve simple problems. Split other numbers into two groups and look at the equations they make.

Ashvir Gets Technical

Ashvir's Lego Habitat

Narrative Assessment - 10 Feb 2016 - Writing

Learner: Ashvir               Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg        Date: 10 Feb 2016

Learning Area: Literacy - Writing

Learning Observed

Today I invited the Learners to write a story about something they could be doing. We practised writing “I am” and finding the words on the word card. We then talked about finding the initial letter of what we wanted to write about. Ashvir then went off by himself to write his own story. He wrote “I n m s” (I am playing soccer).

Evidence of learning

Ashvir recorded down the initial sounds that he heard.  I wonder if he has practised his writing in the holidays?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Ashvir is developing his Capabilities in Writing. He was able to work by himself to write a story (Managing Self). Ashvir is starting to form his letters correctly and listen to the sounds they make when recording them (Using Language, Symbols and Text). He was able to Think of his own story and write it down.

Next Learning Steps

Continue to teach finding the basic words on the word card. Continue to teach using the word card to find sounds to record for a story. Share learning with home.

Math with Ashvir

Narrative Assessment - Literacy - 18 June 2015

Learner:   Ashvir      Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg              Date: 18 June 2015

Learning Area: Literacy - Reading

Learning Observed

Today Ashvir was reading “The Present”. He opened the book and did not know the first word.  I read with with him, while he pointed to the words,  “This is for a…” Ashvir looked at the picture and saw a clown. He then said, “clown”. We turned the page. Ashvir needed help with the first word again, but then could remember that the rest said “is for a…” He looked at the picture and said “queen”. I said yes he does have long hair, but it is actually a king. “This is for a king”.

Evidence of learning

Ashvir is starting to point to the words as he reads. I wonder if he does this at home?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Ashvir scored 0/24 on the Duncan Basic Word Assessment. He is developing his Capabilities in reading. Ashvir is able to work out where to place his finger when reading (Thinking). He is starting to read the texts independently (Using Language, Symbols and Texts).

Next Learning Steps

More teaching on basic sight words Continue to encourage finger pointing to the words Share learning with home

Narrative Assessment - Mathematics - Numeracy

Learner: Nicholas and Ashvir    Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg       Date:  11 May 2015

Learning Area: Mathematics - Numeracy

Learning Observed

I gave each boy 10 pieces of fruit and asked them to count each piece of fruit. Nicholas and Ashvir both counted out to 10. I then added 2 more and asked them again to count. Ashvir was able to count to 12. Nicholas counted 10, 11, 8. Next I put the numerals 1-10 in order in front of them. I asked them to point to number “4”. Ashvir was able to point to number four. Nicholas followed Ashvir and pointed with him at number 4. Then I asked them to point to number 8. They both looked at me. Nicholas pointed to number 6 and Ashvir followed Nicholas’ finger and pointed to number 6 as well. I repeated more numbers and Ashvir was able to identify numerals 1-5, however Nicholas was unable to recognise any numerals.

Evidence of learning

Ashvir was able to recognise the numerals 1-5. Nicholas was not able to recognise any numerals. I wonder if after today they will have remembered more numerals for next time?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Nicholas and Ashvir are continuing to develop their Capabilities in Numeral knowledge and one-to-one counting. They are sequencing numbers in their head (Thinking). Ashvir and Nicholas are learning how to read numerals (Using Language, Symbols and Texts)

Next Learning Steps

Share Learning Story with home. Nicholas Explicit teaching around one-to-one counting to 12. Explicit teaching to recognise numerals 1-5 Ashvir Retest how far Ashvir can one-to-one count. Explicit teaching to recognise numerals 6-10