Johanna's Maths Learning Story

Learner: Johanna    Learning Coach:  T.Dillner          Date: 2.7.15

Learning Area: Mathematics - Probability

Learning Observed

Recently in Mrs Dillner’s Maths group, we have been learning about Probability and Chance. We were talking about the probability of random events like flipping a coin, rolling a dice or using a spinner. Johanna chose to work with Aleena to find out the probability of rolling numbers on a dice. They had to roll a dice 50 times and record the number of times each digit was rolled. Johanna and Aleena correctly used the provided template to record their answers and then worked together to analyse which number was rolled the most and why. They were able to outline their thoughts about this and share them with each other and the group working next to them.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Johanna and Aleena worked collaboratively to allocate roles of recording and rolling the dice. They thought and reasoned together after they completed 50 rolls (Participating and Contributing). Johanna and Aleena were able to connect their prior learning about Probability to make their analysis more accurate and formal (Thinking). Both girls showed they were capable of completing a basic Probability task and need to apply this knowledge to more complex learning in the future.

Next Learning Steps

Self-direct another Probability based activity that has real world implications. Create a digital version of this learning to upload to personal blog or share with learners from another Maths group.