Learner:  Justin Lim                                             Date: February 2015

Learning Area: iDevelop - Literacy                      Learning Coach: John Dyer

Learning Observed

Justin has demonstrated some lovely qualities at the start of this year. He is polite, works diligently and asks questions about his learning. This has been evident in some of his learning during writing in Term 1. We have embarked on a series of writing workshops entitled ‘Slice of Life’ Justin has understood the importance of writing from personal experience when recounting personal events. He is beginning to include his thoughts, wonderings and feelings and understands how to ‘show not tell’ the reader what is happening. When Justin was faced with writing his first ‘Slice of Life,’ he was unsure of what direction to take and was worried about the content of his work.  Following discussion, he wrote an amusing piece about how it felt to be in this position. Justin has been able to make improvements in his writing due to following his next learning steps and is happy to take on board suggestions for improvements. I am looking forward to working with him more as we continue on or learning journey.

Evidence of learning

Justin is a methodical and diligent worker. Here he has found a quiet 'room with a view' to work on his Slice of Life. Click here to read Justin’s ‘Slice of Life

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

It has been great to see Justin ‘relating well with others’ and ‘participating and contributing’ with increasing effectiveness in his learning during Literacy. He has demonstrated a ‘capability’ to develop his ideas and write effectively to a conclusion by planning, ‘collaborating’ with other learners and coaches, and caring about the content of his work.

Next Learning Steps

Justin is encouraged to continue developing his confidence for learning. His calm and methodical manner is a valuable asset. Justin should now see where he can use his learning to tackle projects in iExplore that can be seen by our wider school community.

Justin's Narrative Assessment- Science: Strange Liquids - 20.03.15

Learner: Justin                        Learning Coach: DiWilkes            Date: 20.03.15

Learning Area:  Science

Learning Observed

Today Justin selected the science session ‘Strange Liquids’ for iExperience.  It is clear that Justin enjoys science!  He has also done some sessions with me on Forensic Science.  He learned all about viscosity and the states of matter today through some guided exploration.  He had the opportunity to: play some online games to reinforce his knowledge of solids-liquids-gases; play a ‘connect 4’ board game to practice his knowledge of the properties of matter; he drew examples of the states in his learning book and he completed a table while exploring the behaviour of various strange liquids.  Justin found the online games ‘easy’ and enjoyed the board games.  He has a clear understanding of what viscosity is and wants to try the ‘oobleck’ challenge!  Everyone enjoyed our cleanup when we created a ‘bubble monster’ from all of the shampoo in the drain.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Justin demonstrated our principle of curiosity through his questioning.  He related well with others, sharing the materials and ‘strange liquids’ and tidied up his area upon completion.  He managed himself responsibly and respectfully while enthusiastically participating and contributing in conversations.

Next Learning Steps

try some ‘kitchen chemistry’ at home to determine more viscous liquids research the 4th state of matter, plasma, and generate a list of examples