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Maths Wizard

Learner: Mikaele	Date: 4.11.17
Learning Area: Maths Level One Number strategies Use a range of counting, grouping, and equal-sharing strategies with whole numbers and fractions. Equations and expressions Communicate and explain counting, grouping, and equal-sharing strategies, using words, numbers, and pictures.	Learning Coach: P.L
Learning Observed
In Maths, we have been learning to use our basic addition and subtraction facts to help us solve harder problems. We are now using these to help us solve multiplication problems. Mikaele is engaging with his maths and is beginning to show his capability in solving tricky word problems. He is able to collaborate and explain his thinking with other learners around him. Mikaele is now making connections of using the strategies we’ve learned to help him solve multiplication problems.
Evidence of Learning
Key Competencies
Thinking, Relating to others, Managing Self, Participating and Contributing and Using Language, Symbols and Texts
Next Steps
Continue to practice Mathletics at home Continue practicing your basic addition and subtraction facts to 10

Mikaele and Basketball

Learner: Mikaele	Date: 21.09.17
Learning Area: Health and Physical Education  Level 1 B1 Movement skills; B3 Science and technology Develop a wide range of movement skills, using a variety of equipment and play environments. C2 Identity, sensitivity, and respect Demonstrate respect through sharing and cooperation in groups.	Learning Coach: P.L
Learning Observed
In Physical Education this term our habitat have been learning about large ball skills such as: passing, catching, dribbling and shooting. These skills help us to play the game of softball. We know that we need to use our hands, legs and arms to help better our skills. Mikaele worked collaboratively with other learners in the game Golden Child. Each learner had to shoot the ball into the hoop to stop the other team from running around the court and scoring points. When shooting, Mikaele has been practicing to use bend his knees and use his arms to shoot the ball into the hoop.
Evidence of Learning
Key Competencies
This group has displayed all key competencies of:Thinking, Relating to others, Managing Self, Participating and Contributing and through the use of digital tools - Using Language, Symbols and Texts
Next Steps
Continue to find what interests you Continue learning about other Cultures and remember why Maori culture is important in New Zealand

iDevelop: Mikaele and Maths

Learner: Mikaele	Date: 9 August
Learning Area: Maths Level One and Two Number knowledge Know the forward and backward counting sequences of whole numbers to 100. Number strategies Use simple additive strategies with whole numbers and fractions.	Learning Coach: P.L
Learning Observed
In Maths, our group have been learning to add, subtract tens and ones and find the missing tens and one too. We have been practicing our basic facts to 10 to help strengthen our knowledge. Our group has also been practicing dice games like: Odds and Evens to help with our quick recall of facts to 20 as well. Mikaele has been learning to find the missing tens and ones and look at the place value of two-digit numbers. He shows capability of his quick recall of facts and is able to share his thinking with others. Mikaele works collaboratively with others by listening to others share their ideas too.
Evidence of Learning
Key Competencies
Thinking, Relating to others, Managing Self, Participating and Contributing and Using Language, Symbols and Texts
Next Steps
Continue to practice your basic facts knowledge to 10 Continue to working on your Mathletics

Narrative Assessment - Quick 60

Mikaele and Reading

Learner: Mikaele	Date: 15 June, 2017
Learning Area: English - Reading Level One and Two uses processing and some comprehension strategies with some confidence uses their personal experience and world and literacy knowledge to make meaning from texts	Learning Coach: P.L
Learning Observed
In Reading the Green group have been learning to think carefully about what makes sense when we read out loud. We have also been learning to retell the story again in our own words. Mikaele shows curiosity by listening carefully during discussions to questions asked and to feedback given to improve his understanding. He is being collaborative by working with other learners around him and sharing his ideas. Mikaele shows capability by using the text to help support his answers. He is beginning to make connections with the texts he reads, with his outside world.
Evidence of Learning
Next Learning Steps
Continue to use Bug Club at home Continue to retell stories again in your own words

iExplore: Mikaele in the Garden

Learner: Mikaele	Date: 4 May, 2017
Learning Area: iExperience (Science) Living World Level 1-2 Recognise that all living things have certain requirements so they can stay alive	Learning Coach: P.L
Learning Observed
During our morning iExplore sessions learners had the opportunity to choose what activity they would like to participate in. Mikaele chose to learn more about our habitat garden. He showed collaboration by working well with others around him to clean out the weeds from the garden and prepare the garden for a new lot of seeds to be planted. He was capable in using the gardening tools correctly and safely while others were around him. He made connections with his learning to the year prior in gardening and was able to apply this while he was outside in the garden. Mikaele was curious about what could be planted this term.
Evidence of Learning
Next Learning Steps
Continue learning about what plants can be harvested during this season Continue helping to look after the Habitat Garden

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