23rd June 2015

End of Term 2 Reflection

• Children are being re-assessed by the Spring in to Maths teacher using the GloSS and JAM assessment tools
• We are waiting for the assessment data to be analysed and reported back to classroom teachers
• Looking at the current data collected by Deb and myself we have looked at the number knowledge - basic facts, strategical thinking four multiplication and division to see which the shift from one level to the next.
• It is evident that 50% of the students (7 out of 14) have improved their level of achievement.
• To continue to support these students we will

1. The reciprocal teaching strategy needs to be timetabled in for effective use as the children really enjoy this.  Research shows that this is beneficial
2. Maths Buddy is working well.  The children can independently do this during a maths lesson.  This is carried out daily.  Kowhai will implement this next term.
3. Buddy maths has worked well in Kowhai.  The children definitely learn from each other and can tell each other which strategy they have used to find their answer.
4. Visual cues to be used to show different addition and subtraction strategies so that the children can refer to these when necessary.
5. To use maths games from the Spring in to Maths Programme in the classroom to reinforce what has been learnt with Hannah

Early next term Deb and I will look at the data to observe any changes in National Standard levels involving the 14 students who are being supported and monitored.