Katherine, Komal and Kimba-Jo's Maths Learning Story

Learners: Kimba-Jo, Katherine & Komal    Learning Coach: T.Dillner        Date: 28.7.15

Learning Area: Mathematics - Number Recognition

Learning Observed

Kimba-Jo, Katherine and Komal chose to opt in to a Curiosity Workshop (Teaching Session) on recognising numbers up to 6 digits. They needed to be able to identify a number in its word form and its digit form. They were given five numbers that had between 3-6 digits and were written in a combination of words or numbers. Kimba-Jo, Katherine and Komal worked together to write an answer to correspond with each card e.g. 456 is the same as four hundred and fifty six. Kimba-Jo, Katherine and Komal had listened carefully during the workshop, and were able to complete the first set of five cards quickly and confidently. They approached me to ask for another set that had more complex numbers and had success with these too.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Kimba-Jo, Katherine and Komal used great collaborative behaviour which allowed them to think quickly and carefully. They finished the task and were able to feedback to the larger group (Managing Self and Participating & Contributing). Because they were actively seeking extra work, Kimba-Jo, Katherine and Komal displayed curiosity and eagerness to extend their current Mathematical knowledge (Using Language, Symbols & Text). The outcome of this was a definite growth in capability from the beginning of the workshop until the end.

Next Learning Steps

Teach another learner about this new knowledge. Find out how many ones, tens, hundreds etc. are in all of the numbers they used. Use the same skills to work with numbers with 7 digits.