Numeracy- JAM Test

Learner: Taylor Aiono    Learning Coach: Luisa Maloni    Date: 12th May, 2015

Learning Area: iDevelop- Numeracy: JAM Test

Learning Observed

Taylor underwent his JAM (Junior Assessment of Maths) test this week. He was able to read numbers up to 100 and say the number before and after any number up to 100. He reads numbers over 100 as individual digits e.g 137 as 1,3,7. His test shows that when given a simple addition problem like 3+4 he counts all the objects from one using materials e.g.counters. He uses these strategies as well as using his fingers when solving other basic facts up to 10 and is not yet recalling any equations instantly. Taylor did not recognise groups of ten (place value) or fractions. Taylor can continue simple patterns in algebra, identifies basic 2-D shapes and is developing non-standard measurement skills.

Evidence of learning

Taylor uses a count-all-from-one-using-materials strategy to solve simple addition problems. I wonder if he likes to add and subtract at home?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Taylor demonstrates his strengths and Capabilities in Number Knowledge and scores at Stage 2-3 bridging to Stage 4 in the numeral identification area of the JAM test. He uses materials to solve simple problems (Thinking) and comes out at Stage 2 for additive strategies. Taylor’s JAM test shows he is at level 1 for Fractions, Multiplicative Strategies and Basic Facts recall.

Next Learning Steps

Read all the numbers to 1000 and count forwards and backwards to 100 Instantly recall the pairs that make 5 and 10 Count all the objects from 1 in his head to solve addition and subtraction problems Identify and demonstrate ½ and ¼ of a shape