Ved's Science Club Narrative Assessment

Ved's Music Learning Story

Learner: Ved, Arnav and Shivran     Learning Coach:  T.Dillner          Date: 2.6.15

Learning Area: The Arts - Music

Learning Observed

The Keas Hapu group have been learning about the features that we use to make music. They were introduced to the formal language of Tempo, Dynamics and Rhythm. After three sessions, Ved, Arnav and Shivran chose to work together in a group to collaboratively write three lots of four beats (rhythm), that had a change in volume (dynamics) and speed (tempo). The learners needed to record their patterns using correct musical notes to show timing and the correct Italian terms to show where the dynamics and tempo changed. The boys then had an opportunity to share this with the Keas and demonstrate their understanding of the three features of music. They used clapping to show these patterns.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

All three boys worked collaboratively to share their thinking and formulate their pattern (Participating and Contributing). By standing up and giving a short presentation, they demonstrated their capability in understanding these three features of music. When we talked about Dynamics and Tempo, the learners were making connections with new vocabulary. They had to make sense of words and symbols in the traditional language of music - Italian (Using Language, Symbols and Texts).

Next Learning Steps

To make up a clapping game that uses the same thinking or language from this activity. In the future, practise musical performances in order to stay in time with one another.

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

Learner: Ved             Learning Coach: DiWilkes            Date: 15.03.15

Learning Area:  Maths

Learning Observed

Ved 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 Ved breaks down the parts of a problem to solve it.  Ved is quick to start and does not hesitate to seek clarification when he is unsure.  He is able to unpack algebraic equations explaining how and why he is doing each step.

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 Journals- Ved

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Ved has managed himself very responsibly, relates well with others and 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)  and other learners often ask him for assistance.  His capability in maths is clear from the assessment results.

Next Learning Steps

Access www.littlebirdtales.com at home and practice 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 pathway Link evidence of his learning in maths to his math progression spreadsheet