Katherine's Maths Learning Story

Learner: Katherine          Learning Coach: Bex Remington          Date: 27 June 2015

Learning Area: iDevelop - Maths: Measuring

Learning Observed

Katherine’s maths group has been looking at measuring and how units of measurement work. During this session we were looking at how to make estimates and measure using object found around the habitat.  The objects we decided to use were cubes and popsicle sticks.  Katherine was able to tell the group that we used these because they were the same size and stayed the same size regardless of how many we used.  Katherine had to estimate how many cubes the arm length was and how many popsicle sticks the leg was. When we began measuring she was able to talk about how we don’t start measuring half way down, we need to start right on the edge of it.  She was able to make an estimate knowing how long one cube or one popsicle stick was and imaging what more would look like.

Evidence of learning

Katherine working with her group making estimate and measuring using cubes and popsicle sticks.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Katherine is developing her capabilities in measurement.  She is able to discuss her answers showing that she understands language, symbols and text. During the group session Katherine was able to talk to other group members and help those who needed it which demonstrated participation and contribution and relating to others.

Next Learning Steps

Explore measuring other items using a mixture everyday objects Begin using formal measurement units Estimate using formal measurement units before measuring

Literature Circle Learning Story - June 2015

Learner: Katherine (Nouns)                                                Date: June 1, 2015

Learning Area: Literacy                                         Learning Coach: Diana Wilkes

Learning Observed

We have been working really hard this term to learn how to have a ‘Book Club’ in literacy iDevelop.  We began by learning about how to select and why to select a ‘Best Fit’ book- please ask Katherine what book she is reading and how she knows it is a best fit on a regular basis.  She learned all about the 5 finger strategy to help her choose.  The Nouns group was also introduced to an online book resource called http://booktrackclassroom.com to which Katherine has an account. In our Literature circle each learner has a different role each week:  Summariser, Literary Luminary, Word Wizard, Discussion Director, Connector, Artful Artist or Researcher which ensures that the book club runs smoothly. Katherine is developing confidence at sharing in our meetings and has been well prepared completing her task in her Literature Circle google doc almost every week.

Evidence of learning

First Literature Circle Meeting with the Nouns Group - video Katherine’s Literature Circle Roles - Google Doc

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Katherine is showing Connectedness by relating her work to the text we are reading.  She is relating to others well by remaining respectful while others speak and she is Collaborative when she is participating in the discussion.  She is also developing her Capability in reading comprehension and oral language.

Next Learning Steps

Always have her Best Fit book with her everyday and read every night at home, out loud when possible Visit booktrackclassroom.com often to read new books Prepare for the Literature Circle meetings in her Daily 5 time or at home in her google document

Drama Learning Story - May 2015

Learner: Nisita, Katherine and Shreya                                        Date: May 20, 2015

Learning Area: The Arts- Drama                                 Learning Coach: Diana Wilkes

Learning Observed

During iExperience this term with the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT), we have been learning how to use movement and space to effectively communicate.  The lasting understanding is that people represent their culture and heritage in different dramatic ways- past and present.  Learners had a variety of opportunities to explore the use of space, props and their body for communicating different ideas.  Nisita, Katherine and Shreya worked in a group to use dramatic techniques to explore drama elements and conventions and exhibited a real passion and enthusiasm for performing. When asked to initiate and develop ideas with others to create dramatic 1 minute skit about a culture they were able to generate some ideas to put together their Egyptian performance.

Evidence of learning

The team works towards effective use of space, facial expressions, use of props  and movement.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

All members of this team demonstrated that they can work Collaboratively with others towards a common goal.Together they exemplified Capabilities in following complex instructions and ultimately met the success criteria.  They related to each other well but need to work on managing their time. Together they were able to make Connections between what they knew collectively about the culture and how to express that with movement, no sound and imaginary props.

Next Learning Steps

Further explore movements they can make with body, voice, space, and creation of facial expressions to enhance dramatic effect Practicing and focusing on the task so they may stay in character