Diamonds Maths Group Measuring Learning Story

Learner: Kim, Gary, Tristan and Helen (Diamonds)   Learning Coach: Bex Remington Date: 29 June 2015

Learning Area: iDevelop - Maths: Measuring Cubes

Learning Observed

The Diamonds maths group has been looking at measurement and how different units of measurement work.  This session was focused on how to make estimates and measure using objects found around the habitat.  The object we were using was popsicle sticks.  The group decided this would be a good thing to use because they are all the same length and not many would be needed to measure large objects.  Today we used an outline of Gary’s body to make our object to measure and the group decided which body parts we could estimate and measure.  The learners had to estimate how many popsicle sticks they would need to measure different parts and this started a discussion about whether the sticks should be used end to end or lying beside it each.  The group all decided that this would depend on the size of the object.  It would take too many to measure the length of Gary’s body if we did side by side but this method would be okay to measure the width of a finger.  The group agreed that this task was a fun way to learn about measuring because it was about them!

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

The learners in the Diamonds group are developing their capabilities in measurement.  They are able to discuss their answers showing that they understand language, symbols and text. All of the learners were able to work together and take on different roles within the task, which demonstrated participation and contribution and relating to others.

Next Learning Steps

Explore measuring other items using a mixture everyday objects Begin using formal measurement units Estimate using formal measurement units before measuring