Numeracy 2014

I am learning to:

• find a half(1/2) and a quarter(1/4) of shape.

I am learning to:

• count backwards from 20
• skip count in 2s, 5s & 10s

Learning to Read 2014

Term 1

                             Buddy Reading

Term 2

Visiting the Library

Term 3

What do good readers do?

I am a good reader because I look in the tricky words for little words so I know what words they are, and I sound out the words. I skip words and read them again.

Term 4

Anaru reading while Kevin was videoing

Term 4 Writing

I am learning to:

• Write lots of ideas

Teacher Comment

Anaru, you are a good writer. You can write lots of fast words and most of the sounds for the words you use in your stories. You can write stories that include many ideas and your next step is to include these ideas without the teacher reminding you and checking that you have.

Discovery Term 3/4

We are learning to 

• Use the Key Competencies

       Managing Self                       Participating & Contributing                         Thinking  

             

                  Using Language, Symbols & Texts                     Relating to Others 

Term 3 Writing

I am learning to

• Make my writing more interesting and easier to read

Success Criteria

• Include many ideas in my stories.
• Put a capital letter that the beginning of each idea.
• Put a full stop at the end of each idea.

I went to a pet day. I brought my dog. Campbell saw me walking around. Dad came with me. My dog is called Charlie. I love him because he sat  still when I said sit.

Teacher Feedback

Anaru, you included six ideas in this story and all of your sentences have a fullstop at the end. Most of you sentences start with a capital letter.

Maths Home Learning

Purpose

To help the children make connections between mathematics and the real world through completing authentic learning experiences.

Measurement - Length, Width & Height

We are learning to measure.

We will know that we are successful when we:

• Use measuring language to compare length, width, and height
• Select objects which are about the same length as a given object
• Order three or more objects by length, height or width
• Use materials to make a long or short construction

Gymnastics

We are learning to move like gymnasts.

We will know we are successful when we:

• Create and perform a sequence which links two shapes through rolling, traveling or jumping.

Fitness - Skipping

We are learning to keep fit.

We will know we are successful when we:

• Join in activities with a positive attitude
• Identify what makes fitness a positive experience
• Identify ways to make changes to the activity to increase enjoyment
• Demonstrate basic skipping skills with short and long ropes

Student Comment

I like skipping because I go fast and I don't like skipping because I get tired.

Te Reo

We are learning to:

• Use basic Maori vocabulary

The Arts Term 3

Big Idea

Being creative is a way to express identity

Deep understandings

The children will understand that:

• there are different ways to be creative
• we all have ideas to contribute through our participation

Skill Focus

The children will be able to:

• participate and contribute demonstrating creativity.

Assessment Rubric
Skill Participating & Contributing	I need help to participate and contribute	I can participate and contribute  if I am prompted or directed.	I can participate and contribute. I cannot explain why it is important to do so.	I can participate and contribute . I can explain why it is important to do so.	I can participate and contribute . I can explain why it is important to do so. I act as a role model for others to help them participate and contribute I seek feedback on how to improve how I can participate and contribute.

CARE Values - Active Thinking

We are learning to be Active Thinkers.

We will know we are successful when we:

• Think collaboratively with a partner
• Persevere with a difficult task

Task

We went on a treasure hunt with a partner. We needed to use the clues to help us find puzzle pieces. We put the puzzle pieces together to make a picture of Keto the Kea.

Discovery Term 1/2

Discovery Time is an activity based programme held at Oaklands School each Friday morning for Years 0 - 3. Held once a week, it provides opportunities for teachers to meet the diverse needs of students through well planned, structured, 'hands on' experiences. Students get a chance to take control of their own learning. They are motivated and fully engaged. Best of all, it is fun!

Probability

We are learning to:

• Use probability words correctly.

We will know we are successful when we:

• Talk about ideas using Mathematical vocabulary - certain, possible, impossible, will, might, could, won't
• Make statements about the likelihood of an event.

Term 2 Visual Art

We are learning to create a piece of art work.

Success Criteria
Art Attack Rubric

Painting	Prestructural	Unistructural	Multistructural	Relational	Extended abstract
Planning Elements:  Line, tone, texture, colour, form, shape, space	I need help to understand and use the elements of painting	My painting includes one relevant element	My painting includes several relevant elements	My painting includes several relevant elements I consider how these elements will interact in my finished painting I refer to the work of other artists to plan my painting	My painting includes several relevant elements I consider how these elements will interact in my finished painting and seek feedback from others
Making Techniques:  Sketching, correct brush strokes, colour mixing, texturing, applying black border	I need help to use the techniques we have learned this week	I use one technique independently and need help with others	I use several techniques independently	I use several techniques independently and can explain why they are appropriate to my artwork	I use several techniques independently and can explain why they are appropriate to my artwork
Communicating and interpreting	I need help to identify elements and techniques used in my painting	I can identify one element and/or technique used in my painting	I can identify several elements and/or technique used in my painting	I can identify several elements and/or technique used in my painting and explain how they are used to communicate a message	I can identify several elements and/or technique used in my painting and explain how they are used to communicate a message

Writing Term 1

I am learning to:

• share my ideas in writing

I will know I am successful when I can:

• think of topic to write about
• plan my story with a picture plan
• verbally share my writing in a simple sentence

Teacher Comment

Anaru, you have written the first sounds for the words that you needed for your story. 

Term 2 Writing

I am learning to:

• plan and write a simple story

Success Criteria

The Writing Code

Term 1 Integrated Topic - Lotus Diagram

I am learning to:

• recognise things that make me special
• share information about myself

Term 1 Integrated Topic - Learning Plan

Why do I come to School?

Term 1 Week 1

Term 1 Week 10

Visual Art Term 1

We are learning to create a piece of art work.

Success Criteria
Art Attack Rubric

Painting	Prestructural	Unistructural	Multistructural	Relational	Extended abstract
Planning Elements:  Line, tone, texture, colour, form, shape, space	I need help to understand and use the elements of painting	My painting includes one relevant element	My painting includes several relevant elements	My painting includes several relevant elements I consider how these elements will interact in my finished painting I refer to the work of other artists to plan my painting	My painting includes several relevant elements I consider how these elements will interact in my finished painting and seek feedback from others
Making Techniques:  Sketching, correct brush strokes, colour mixing, texturing, applying black border	I need help to use the techniques we have learned this week	I use one technique independently and need help with others	I use several techniques independently	I use several techniques independently and can explain why they are appropriate to my artwork	I use several techniques independently and can explain why they are appropriate to my artwork
Communicating and interpreting	I need help to identify elements and techniques used in my painting	I can identify one element and/or technique used in my painting	I can identify several elements and/or technique used in my painting	I can identify several elements and/or technique used in my painting and explain how they are used to communicate a message	I can identify several elements and/or technique used in my painting and explain how they are used to communicate a message