Thursday, 10 December 2015

Math Assessment Narrative Assessment


Learner: Fernanda                Learning Coach: Mr Hattie             Date: 11 December 2015
Learning Area: Learning Habitat Two - Mathematics
Learning Observed
At the start of the term we administered our Junior Knowledge Numeracy test to find our gaps in Mathematics. We set our self goals for how much we are wanting to achieve in one term. We have worked really hard with learning activities and in Learning Coach directed groups to achieve this goal. Now at the end of the term we have achieved our goal. We are pleased with the work we have done this term.
Evidence of learning
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
Fernanda was developing the vision principles of being capable as well as extending the key competencies of using language, symbols and texts, and thinking skills. She was applying her knowledge of numbers to extend her existing capabilities. Fernanda was also utilising effective thinking skills to recall and apply new learning.
Next Learning Steps
Fernanda’s next learning steps are:
  • identify doubles and halves to 20.
  • instantly recall basic facts to 20

Sunday, 13 September 2015

iExplore- Cubism


Learner:   Fernanda      Learning Coach:   Luisa Maloni        Date: 4th September, 2015
Learning Area: iExplore: Visual Art: Cubism
Learning Observed
We have been learning about the art movement Cubism. We have looked at many examples of cubism and have created our own studies using the cubist style. Fernanda used the elements of shape and fracture to create a study of a tree and a painting. Fernanda used colour and shape to define the different areas of her tree study i.e. the trunk, the leaves and the background. In her painting she experimented with different shades of one colour to define these areas. She then looked at images on the internet to choose an artistic exemplar she was interested in trying. Fernanda chose to use a heart as the subject for her final work based on her artistic exemplar.
Evidence of learning
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Fernanda uses an artistic exemplar to explore ideas about Cubism. I can’t wait to see her final work!
Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Fernanda demonstrates the Vision principles of Curiosity in continually experimenting with and searching for new ideas in cubism, Capability in executing beautiful, bold and expressive artworks and Connected in connecting with what other artists are doing within the art style of Cubism. She uses the Key Competencies of Thinking as she develops her own creativity as well as follow an inquiry process.
Next Learning Steps

  • Use new language to describe her artworks e.g. shape, fracture, hues, shades
  • Describe what she has learned and say what her next steps are









Monday, 27 July 2015

Narrative Assessment - 28 July 2015 - Literacy


Learner: Fernanda       Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg                 Date: 28 July 2015
Learning Area: Literacy - Writing
Learning Observed
Today Fernanda was working with me during Writing time. She decided that she wanted to write a story “I went to my sister’s house”. Fernanda found “I went to my” on the table tent card. She then sounded out “sister’s” and “house” and recorded down the sounds she heard.
Evidence of learning
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Fernanda was able to hear many sounds in the tricky words. I wonder if she is practising her writing at home?
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
Fernanda is developing her Capabilities in Writing. She is listening for the sounds when she is sounding out the words (Thinking). Fernanda was able to find the basic sight words on the table tent card (Managing herself). She is using letters to represent sounds (Using Language, Symbols and Text).
Next Learning Steps
  • Continue to use the table tent to find words/ sounds
  • Continue to explicitly teach sounding out words
  • Share learning with home.

Thursday, 2 July 2015

Narrative Assessment T2 Math


Learner: Fernanda                  Learning Coach: Abby Morgan                Date: 30 June 2015
Learning Area: Math
Learning Observed
During Math we have been learning how to solve addition problems to 5. Fernanda began by solving problems that were +1 to 10. This required her to apply her knowledge of numbers after and was an introduction to using materials (fingers) to help her solve the higher numbers. When I asked Fernanda to solve 2+3 she was able to use her fingers to help her work it out. When I enquired as to how she had found the answer she showed me two fingers and then she said she added three and that it makes five.
Evidence of learning
Fernanda is developing her ability to solve addition problems to 5.
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
Fernanda was using the school vision principles of capable during her learning time. She was extending her known and developing math capabilities. As Fernanda learnt she was using the Key Competencies of thinking and using language, symbols, and texts. She used her thinking skills to solve addition problems and use mathematical language to share her learning.
Next Learning Steps
  • Develop instant recognition of numerals to 20
  • Continue to develop knowledge of addition facts to 5
  • Know numbers before and after to 10
  • Consolidate counting from 30 - 50

Saturday, 27 June 2015

Our Trip to the Marae


Learner: Fernanda  Learning Coach: Luisa Maloni    Date: 26th June, 2015
Learning Area: iExperience: Marae Trip- The wharenui
Learning Observed
In preparation for our Marae trip- we talked about the wharenui or meeting house that we visited as part of our trip. The learners had to write down the parts of the wharenui which are likened to parts of the body. After the trip I asked Fernanda what she remembered about the wharenui. She said the Marae has a roof and it protects people in the house. I asked her what she remembered about our trip to the Marae and she said we did some lovely singing and had a nice lunch.
Evidence of learning


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Fernanda can share what she has learned about the purpose and parts of a wharenui. I wonder if she can share her knowledge about places that are important to her and her culture?
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
Fernanda shows her Capabilities in listening carefully to others and learning new knowledge from peers and Learning Coaches. She then can share what she has learned. (Using Language, Symbols and Text). In learning about other cultures, Fernanda shows she can Connect with different cultures in her local community (Relating to Others)
Next Learning Steps

  • Ask a question about a different culture
  • Share her knowledge of her own culture with others
  • Use new vocabulary when describing her learning e.g. the ‘wharenui’


















Wednesday, 13 May 2015

Narrative Assessment - Literacy - 14 May 2015


Learner:  Fernanda and Sivkheng             Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg              Date: 14 May 2015
Learning Area: Literacy - Reading
Learning Observed
Today in this reading group we were focusing on the words “this, is, for”.
Sivkheng was reading “Dinner” and Fernanda “The Presents”.
They opened up to begin reading. I asked them to look at the picture and tell me what they see. Sivkheng said, “carrots”. I drew her attention to the goat and asked her what animal it was. She said, “goat”. I asked Fernanda who she thought the clown was she said, “a man”. I asked her what sort of man. She said, “a clown”.
Sivkheng was able to point to each word as she read. She needed help saying the first word, “this”, but then was able to read the rest by herself “this is for a goat”. Sivkheng then turned the page and by herself read “this is for a pig”.
Fernanda was also able to point to each word as she read. I supported her with reading “this is for a clown”.
Sivkheng then went ahead while I was reading with other Learners and read all of the book correctly while finger pointing. She got stuck on the last page and then went back and re-read the book again.
Fernanda was able to work out on the next page that it was a spy. We read together “this is for a spy”. On the next page she read, “this is for scarecrow”. I pointed to the “a” and corrected “this is for a scarecrow”.
On the last page Sivkheng read “this is for a mu”. I said, “monster”.
Evidence of learning
Our favourite pages in our books.

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Both Learners are pointing to the words as they read. I wonder if they remember to do this at home.
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
At the end of Term One on the Duncan Basic Sight word assessment Sivkheng scored 1/24 and Fernanda 0/24. Fernanda and Sivkheng are developing their Capabilities in Reading. Sivkheng was able to read ahead while waiting (Managing Self). Fernanda and Sivkheng are pointing to the words and they read (Thinking). Sivkheng and Fernanda are starting to read Basic sight words (Using Language, Symbols and Texts).
Next Learning Steps
  • Retest Duncan Basic Sight words.
  • Continue explicit teaching of basic sight words
  • Share Learning with home
Sivkheng
  • move to harder Magenta books - I wonder how she will go?

Wednesday, 18 March 2015



Learner: Zoey, Simar, Fernanda, and Suri
Learning Coach: Abby Morgan                                                            Date: 9 March 2015
Learning Area: Numeracy
Learning Observed
During Math time today I introduced the learners to a new activity on the iPads - Slide Addition. This game required four learners to play together to answer addition problems as they appear on screen. I began with a demonstration of how to play which they quickly picked up. Simar, Zoey, Suri, and Fernanda were working together to solve the questions. I observed Zoey during this time and noticed her ability to recognise numbers to 10 quickly in tens frames, finger and dice patterns. Zoey was able to add two numbers together without the use of physical materials. Simar began by one to one counting to solve the problems but quickly developed her ability to recognise the number pattern as it was displayed. Fernanda and Suri began by using a mixture of one to one counting when the numbers were higher as well as instant recognition of number patterns. Over the development of the activity all four of the learners developed their ability to quickly recognise the number patterns as they appeared and solved the equations at a rapid pace. When I was discussing with the learners at the end I was told that Simar had ‘won’ the most times, great work!
Evidence of learning
Zoey, Simar, Fernanda, and Suri competing to complete the maths addition game.
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
During this activity Simar, Zoey, Fernanda, and Suri were applying the school vision principles of collaboration and capable. They demonstrated these through their ability to work together to complete an activity whilst supporting each others developing math understanding and extending their existing capabilities. While working on this learning task they were utilising the Key Competencies of Managing Self, and Using Language, Symbols and Texts. This was occurring as they were managing their behaviours and viewing themselves.To participate in this learning activity they had  to be able to recognise and understand the mathematical language and symbols.
Next Learning Steps
  • Assist in developing faster instant recognition of number patterns and basic facts to 10.
  • Introduce the learners to other ‘math slide’ games to assist with numeracy.
  • Encourage the learners to work on Mathletics

Tuesday, 3 March 2015



Learner: Fernanda Espinoza Diaz     Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg     
Date: 4 March 2015
Learning Area: Literacy - Writing
Learning Observed
Fernanda did not know what to write about today. I said that she could write about the tadpoles if she liked. She went away and drew her picture and wrote her name. She came and told me that she wanted to write “Everyone is watching the tadpoles”. I said “Everyone, e, e, e. Can you find the picture on the table tent that starts with the sound “e”?” She could not so we started naming all the pictures. When we came to “egg”. I stopped her and said “e, e, egg. Is that the same as everyone?” She said it was and wrote down “e”. We repeated the same process for “is”. With “watching” I said that there was a clue in the word “watching, watch”. She pointed to the “watch” picture. I then showed her the word “the” on the table tent card which she copied down, but copied a backwards “h”. Then the last word “tadpoles”. She said, “t! But what does it look like?” I said “T.V” and she pointed to the “T.V” picture and wrote down “t”. I then asked her what did she need to put at the end of her story and she put down a full stop.
Evidence of learning
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I noticed she recorded her n, a, d and h backwards. I wonder if she has noticed that they are only written one way?
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
Fernanda scored 8/54 on the Letter Identification Assessment and 3 years 6 months on the Oral Language Assessment. She was able, once given an idea, to start her picture and record her name by herself (Managing Self). Fernanda is developing her Capabilities in learning what letter can be used to record different sounds (Using Language, Symbols and Text). She showed she was Curious about her learning and what sounds she needed to use.
Next Learning Steps
  • Specific teaching regarding the way the letters go.
  • Specific teaching regarding which letters can be used for which sounds.
  • Complete a Sound to Letter Assessment - Does Fernanda know more sounds than letters?