Numeracy- JAM Test

Learner: Jona Joel     Learning Coach: Luisa Maloni    Date: 13th May, 2015

Learning Area: iDevelop- Numeracy: JAM Test

Learning Observed

Jona underwent his JAM (Junior Assessment of Maths) test this week. He was able to read most of the numbers up to 1000 and say the number before and after any number up to 100. He is able to say the number before and after many numbers between 100-1000. His test shows that when given a simple addition problem like 3+4 he counts all the objects from one in his head e.g. 1,2,3   4, 5, 6, 7. 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. Jona did not recognise groups of ten (place value) or fractions.Jona can continue and make his own patterns in algebra, identifies basic 2-D shapes and is developing non-standard and standard measurement skills.

Evidence of learning

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

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Jona demonstrates his strengths and Capabilities in Number Knowledge and scores at Stage 4 bridging to Stage 5 in this area of the JAM test. He uses imaging to solve simple problems (Thinking) and comes out at Stage 3 for additive strategies. Jona’s JAM test shows he is at level 1 for Fractions, Multiplicative Strategies and Basic Facts recall.

Next Learning Steps

Instantly recall the pairs that make 5 and 10 Instantly recall all his doubles to 10 Count on or back from the biggest number in his head to solve addition and subtraction problems Identify and demonstrate ½ and ¼ of a shape