Narrative Assessment

Maths Narrative Assessment - 8 August 2016

Learner:  Taj       Learning Coach: Michelle Lennon - LH2    Date:   8 August 2016

Learning Area:  Maths

NZC Achievement Objective:  Use a range of counting, grouping, and equal-sharing strategies with whole numbers and fractions.

Learning Observed

During iDevelop Taj has been learning to count on using the biggest number first. Using a game of Snakes and Ladders, Taj has been learning how to recognise the patterns on a pair of dice, locate the bigger number and keep this in his head while he adds on the smaller number. After rolling the two dice, Taj identifies the biggest number shown.  Then he puts this into his head and holds it there while he works out what number is on the other dice.  Taj is using his fingers to help track how many more he needs to count on before moving his counter on the game board.

Evidence of learning

Here Taj is counting on using his fingers to track the smaller number.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this learning, Taj demonstrated that he was: Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities. Capable - understanding that counting on is easiest from the biggest number. Collaborative - participating and assisting others in learning activities. Managing Self  - able to use equipment in an appropriate manner.

Next Learning Steps

Teach others how to count on. Use your counting on strategy to solve problems.

Narrative Assessment - Mathematics - 1 May 2015

Learner: Taj  Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg      Date: 1 May 2015

Learning Area: Mathematics - Numeracy

Learning Observed

Today in Mathematics we were working on getting 13, making it on the number fan and getting 11 and making it on the number fan. Taj counted out 13 items and when we counted them together he did have 13! When I asked him to make 13 he looked at Jolin’s number fan and made 31. I put the number fans next to each other and asked if they were the same. He reversed the numbers and made 13. He was also able to get 11 items. When I asked him to make 11 on the number fan he made 12.

Evidence of learning

Taj is one- to -one counting to 13. I wonder if he practises counting things at home?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Taj is developing his Capabilities in counting numerals in the correct sequence. He is Connecting the spoken number with the written form of the number (Using Language, Symbols and Text).

Next Learning Steps

Explicit teaching the correct numerical sequence between 1-15. Continue to explicitly teach what the numerals look like. Share his learning with home.