Narrative Assessment - Mathematics - 11 May 2015

Learner: Nicholas and Ashvir    Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg       Date:  11 May 2015

Learning Area: Mathematics - Numeracy

Learning Observed

I gave each boy 10 pieces of fruit and asked them to count each piece of fruit. Nicholas and Ashvir both counted out to 10. I then added 2 more and asked them again to count. Ashvir was able to count to 12. Nicholas counted 10, 11, 8. Next I put the numerals 1-10 in order in front of them. I asked them to point to number “4”. Ashvir was able to point to number four. Nicholas followed Ashvir and pointed with him at number 4. Then I asked them to point to number 8. They both looked at me. Nicholas pointed to number 6 and Ashvir followed Nicholas’ finger and pointed to number 6 as well. I repeated more numbers and Ashvir was able to identify numerals 1-5, however Nicholas was unable to recognise any numerals.

Evidence of learning

Ashvir was able to recognise the numerals 1-5. Nicholas was not able to recognise any numerals. I wonder if after today they will have remembered more numerals for next time?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Nicholas and Ashvir are continuing to develop their Capabilities in Numeral knowledge and one-to-one counting. They are sequencing numbers in their head (Thinking). Ashvir and Nicholas are learning how to read numerals (Using Language, Symbols and Texts)

Next Learning Steps

Share Learning Story with home. Nicholas Explicit teaching around one-to-one counting to 12. Explicit teaching to recognise numerals 1-5 Ashvir Retest how far Ashvir can one-to-one count. Explicit teaching to recognise numerals 6-10