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.

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

Learner: Johanna                  Learning Coach: DiWilkes                            Date: 15.03.15

Learning Area:  Maths (and Digital Technologies)

Learning Observed

Johanna 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.  Johanna is a natural problem solver and is often the first learner to discover a ‘new’ way and she is quick to assist others.  We witnessed this first hand when Johanna discovered a new and improved way to access our Learning Pathway on a tablet. Johanna noticed that the other two learners had different maths problems to solve and queried why theirs were ‘harder’ than hers.  I am looking forward to working with Johanna so she can explore her key mathematical understandings, developing confidence in her ability to discuss how she solves problems.

Evidence of learning

Assessment Results:  Stanine 8 for Year 6 (34/41 on PAT Maths), Working within Stage 7 (IKAN) Littlebirdtales: please click to view the beginnings of the Digital Maths Journals:  Johanna

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Johanna has managed herself very responsibly, she relates well with others and participates and contributes enthusiastically.  Her technical capability has grown significantly since the beginning of the year (eg. she can embed media into her google site and hyperlink)  and other learners often ask her for assistance.  Her capability in maths is clear from the assessment results and her innate curiosity enables her to confidently ask questions.  I wonder if Johanna 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 her Mathletics username and password and the email address learninghabitat1@ormistonprimaryschool.com) and begin her self guided pathway Link evidence of her learning in maths to her math progression spreadsheet