Shivran's Narrative Assessment- Math & Digital Technologies - 15.03.15

Learner: Shivran   Learning Coach: DiWilkes            Date: 15.03.15

Learning Area:  Maths (and Digital Technologies)

Learning Observed

Shivran was in a group of learners selected to work with Ms Wilkes as their PAT Maths and IKAN scores demonstrated their high ability in maths.  They have had two sessions in which they have set up Digital Math Journals where they will solve mathematical problems and explain their thinking using mathematical language.  These journals will capture their learning in maths over time and become rich evidence. These learners were able to login, create a new tale, including a title page and first page with a problem which they have begun to solve using their mathematical language.  This tool affords them the ability to add audio, text and images (hand drawn or photos) and is an excellent medium for capturing how Shivran breaks down the parts of a problem to solve it.  Shivran is beginning to solve problems with negative numbers and can explain how and why he is doing each step. I am looking forward to working with Shivran so we can explore his key mathematical understandings, developing confidence in his ability to discuss how he solves problems.

Evidence of learning

Assessment Results: Stanine 8 for Year 5 (29/35 on PAT Maths, Working at Stage 5 (IKAN) Littlebirdtales: please click to view the beginnings of the Digital Maths Journal: Shivran

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shivran has managed himself very responsibly, he relates well with others and usually participates and contributes enthusiastically.  His technical capability has grown significantly since the beginning of the year (eg. he can embed media into his google site and hyperlink).  His capability in maths is clear from the assessment results and his innate curiosity enables him to confidently ask questions.  I wonder if Shivran practices maths at home?

Next Learning Steps

Access www.littlebirdtales.com at home and practice solving one maths problem per week Register for https://e-ako.nzmaths.co.nz/  (using his Mathletics username and password and the email address learninghabitat1@ormistonprimaryschool.com) and begin his self guided pathway Link evidence of his learning in maths to his math progression spreadsheet