Fractions Narrative

Learner: Stephan                     Learning Coach: Mr Hattie          Date:  6 July 2016

Learning Area: Learning Habitat 1 - Mathematics

Learning Observed

In Learning Habitat 1 we are focusing on fractions. We are working on finding a fraction of a set by equal sharing. Today in our workshop we started with the problem “Find ⅕ of 15”. Stephan was so excited that he didn’t even wait for me to say go he instantly started to solve the problem. Stephan raced ahead and was able to solve the problem. This was great that he has developed his Capabilities over the last few weeks. Stephan asked me can you give me a harder one. So I wrote on the board ¾ of 12. He started straight away again. This time he found ¼ of 12 and said 3. Which is correct, but to find ¾ of 12 he now needs to multiply the ¼ with the numerator. We spoke about this for awhile and Stephan started talking about it with his buddy. This was great to the Collaboration. He asked me if he can do this workshop again tomorrow to practice. I am very excited that he is getting so excited about his work.

Evidence of learning

Stephan and his buddy Collaborating with their math.

Next Learning Steps

Stephan’s next learning steps are: Use addition to find a fraction of a set. Order fractions with like denominators. Identify improper fractions.