Tiaki-James Pokere - Reflection, thoughts, inquiry, collaboration and more

This week, was the first week of PAT Assessment. This week, I got the students to work through the PAT Maths Assessment. I was nervous about the outcome of the data, as opposed to the first test taken at the start of the year. As I reflect on the data given from Term 1 and Term 3. I am impressed with the achievement outcome of most of my students. I was, however, disappointed about the data that showed students who stayed the same, or slipped backwards.  What Next? - As there is another term left, i will use the current data to support students within the different mathematic strands to develop their understanding further. - Identify groups or individuals who struggled in a particular strand.  Wonderings -  Why did some students stay the same, or score below the previous data given? - How am I going to prepare my year 8 students for High School, especially if they have made no improvement?  Year 8 Data, Left Shows Term 3 Data, and Right...

I undertook an observation, where a colleague was teaching te reo to her class. The focus of this lesson was how to use au (me), koe (that person) and ia (That person over there). A youtube video was used to help students understand au, koe, and ia.  Prior to this focus, a waita was sung, whakatauki read and Bingo (focus: class objects). The wait sung was: He pikinga pou pou.     Short recording of waiata Students practising using ko au tenei Where to next for me -  - Introduce the kupu au, koe, ia. What do these mean (Group discussion) - Talk to the students about the different kiwi around Taranaki, and Aotearoa - Allowing my Māori minister to lead explain each part of the lesson (what we are doing next).  Observational notes

This term has very much a busy term, especially with speeches. I found that some students didn't manage their time effectively as they should have, knowing that they had five weeks to complete their speeches. However, I was very much impressed with the students confidence to stand in front of their peers to deliver their speeches. Next to steps for me:  Use class time to allow students to write their speeches, rather than at home.  Give more scaffolding to writing up a speech as a whole class.  How to effectively deliver their speech (body language, posture, gestures, flexibility in voice).  Work more closely with those students who aren't as confident with developing their ideas.  Utilising the time created by both the students and I. As we approach the end of the term, there is a need to encourage students to maintain focus in all areas of learning. There are many curriculum tests to asses where students are currently sitting, even though we have no...

Literacy Circles Reflection This week was the first week using the Literacy Circles reading programme. I have started this off as whole class to familiarise students with each role.  Worked Well:  Students understood the role of the " Discussion Director " and " Word Master "   Next Time:  More modelling and clear explicit instructions for each role (especially the role of the Summariser).  Asking for questions before students move into tasks.  Giving examples about how to successfully carryout this role.