Friday, 15 June 2018

Narrative Assessment - Problem Solving



Narrative Assessment                 Date: 15.6.18
Learners:  Shokrullah                  Learning Coach: Megan Croll - LH6
Learning Area:  Maths Problem Solving
Learning Observed
This is a narrative assessment of collaborative learning during a maths problem solving session.  In Term 1, we introduced the learners of LH6 to Kagan Structures and grouped the learners into four colour groups according to their strengths and capabilities.  We also unpacked how to solve maths word problems by using the ‘CUBE’ strategy (Using Language, Symbols and Text).




At the beginning of each session, Shokrullah is invited to find the other learners from his group
and get organised with the necessary materials (Managing Self). We then introduce the maths
problem with the expectation that Shokrullah will  connect with the others in his group while
solving the problem.  Today, the learners were given the following problem:


All four members in Shokrullah’s group were asked to use the ‘CUBE’ strategy to find out the
important information in the problem.  They then began working independently to solve this
problem. The group were encouraged to share their thinking with each other so that they
would have an opportunity to support one another in a more collaborative way.  

Evidence of learning

While others in the group were using numbers to find the solution, Shokrullah drew pictures
of the fish, mermaid and octopus.  Although this demonstrated that he was thinking about the
problem, he was unable to proceed with solving it.

Next Steps:
*  Share his own ideas with the other members of his group
*  Listen carefully when other learners are sharing their learning
*  Seek support from more able learners in his group