Matthew and Sports

Learner: Matthew	Date: 15.11.17
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 we have been learning athletics and track skills. In particular: shot put, discus, sprints with Mrs Moopanar, softball throw, hammer head throw and javelin. Our learners have been practicing technique of how to hold a shot put, discus and throw them correctly. With the hammer head throw, learners had to hold the handle with two hands, take one step forward turn and swing and throw it. With the javelin, learners had to hold it correctly and flick the javelin so it lands with tip hitting the ground first. Matthew has been a capable learner practicing all these skills. He listens carefully to instructions by being curious and always collaborates well with other learners in his group. Matthew is beginning to make connections with transferring skills and techniques.
Evidence of Learning
Next Steps
Continue to practice these skills Continue to learn and find out more about what sports interest you

Writing from a point of view

Learner: Matthew	Date: 6 November, 2017
Learning Area: English Reading Level One identifies the purposes of simple texts evaluates the usefulness of simple texts is developing the ability to think critically about texts begins to monitor, self-evaluate, and describe progress.	Learning Coach: P.L
Learning Observed
In Literacy for writing, we have been learning to think from another point of view. We read fictional stories together and learners had to think about the problem in the story. Learners then identified the main character and from our discussions they had to think from their point of view. They had to put themselves in their shoes. This meant that learners had to think about the character was feeling and relate it to the problem in the text. Learners then had to write a letter from their point of view asking for help and pointing out the problem. They then had to write back and offer up appropriate suggestions of how to fix the character could solve the problem. Here is Matthew’s work.
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 writing at home Continue working on your Bug Club

iExplore

Learners: Matthew & Edward                                                              Habitat: LH1        Learning Coach: R. Moopanar                                                            Date: 26.10.17

Learning Area: iExplore - Sunsmart      Key Competency: Participating and Contributing

Learning Observed

This term our focus is on how we can be capable citizens. In order to launch this the learners participated in a capable iExplore on Being Sunsmart where they collaboratively explored and brainstormed ideas about what being sunsmart is all about. The lasting understanding from this iExplore was that we can be connected in a variety of ways and display these connections by predicting and processing what the steps are in beings sunsmart. It was great to see the learners supporting each other in being curious and deciding how to be sunsmart and  hear them describe their ways of being sunsmart as an example of how we can recall and connect with others.  All of the learners displayed their capabilities by working with a buddy on their own sunsmart presentation. The presentations can be found on the learner’s Google Drive.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Present learning, seek feedback and make appropriate changes Share your learning with your family

Matthew and Maths

Learner: Matthew	Date: 21 September
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, the learners have been learning to use their basic addition and subtraction facts to help solve word number problems. They have also been learning to count on from the biggest number even if the smallest number is given first. Matthew is working collaboratively with other learners. He is a capable learner by proving his answers in his book.
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

Matthew practices Basketball skills

Learner: Matthew	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. Matthew 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, Matthew 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

iExplore

Matthew uses Speech Marks

Learner: Matthew	Date: 8 June, 2017
Learning Area: Writing Level Two Process and strategies: shows some understanding of the connections between oral, written, and visual language when creating texts Purposes and audiences: constructs texts that demonstrate a growing awareness of audience and purpose through appropriate choice of content, language, and text form	Learning Coach: P.L
Learning Observed
In writing, we have been learning to experiment using speech marks. It was not an easy task for any of the learners but all have shown some understanding and even attempted to use speech marks in their writing to show dialogue and complexity of ideas. Matthew showed curiosity because he had not used speech marks in his writing before. He also asked questions in discussions and listened carefully to feedback given to improve his understanding. Matthew is being collaborative by working with other learners and sharing his ideas. Matthew is beginning to show capability by inserting speech marks in examples.
Evidence of Learning
Next Learning Steps
Continue to use speech marks in your writing Notice speech marks in texts you read and how they are used