Learner: Alesha and Marcus   Learning Coach: Abby Morgan      Date: 16 March 2015

Learning Area: Math

Learning Observed

During Math today Alesha was working alongside Disha and Marcus playing Math Marks the Spot. I asked Alesha how much the two dice she had added up to, she was able to instantly recall her basic facts to 10 and said 4 + 5 = 9. Marcus was able to quickly find the numbers on the mat and was also able to invent new ways to cover them as they had run out of the tiles. Marcus was also able to help assist with the next roll of the dice, identifying that 3 + 3 = 6. What a great learning activity to help consolidate your addition knowledge.

Evidence of learning

Alesha and Disha proudly showing their work. Marcus and Alesha working together to solve the addition problems.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During Math today Alesha and Marcus were attending to the Key Competencies of using Language, Symbols and Texts as they were applying their knowledge of the written numeral and mathematical symbols to complete this learning activity. They were also both managing themselves as they were able to monitor their success and showed determination in completing the task. Marcus and Alesha were also using the Ormiston Vision Principles of collaboration as they worked alongside each other.

Next Learning Steps

Assist with developing instant recall of subtraction to 10. Explore addition of higher numbers. Introduce to addition using the number line.