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Daisy, Bariyah, Riya, Momo & Eknoor's Math Learning Story

Learners: Bariyah, Momo, Eknoor, Daisy & Riya Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 18.2.16

Learning Area: iDevelop - Math               Key Competency: Thinking

Learning Observed

Bariyah, Momo, Eknoor, Daisy and Riya are all in the Pioneers Math Group. In Term 1 we are particularly focusing on strategies to help us when we add and subtract. The first strategy we looked at required the learners to practise how to connect their knowledge of doubles when adding. A basic example of this is 5 + 5 = 10, so 5 + 7 is the same as 5 + 5 + 2 = 12, or 10 + 2 = 12. All five girls were new to this strategy and after two sessions they were capable of clearly outlining their thinking out loud and in writing. They practised by using counters to make groups, identifying which double they needed to use, and then splitting the larger group to make the matching double with the left overs.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Finish the tasks set in the Pioneers Digi Book Use this strategy when practising Basic Facts adding up to 20 set by Mrs Dillner.