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// __Term 3__ // ||  || // Math group rotations // Students in 1A are using iPads as part of their math rotations with a specific learning intention of Number. Learning intentions were set at the start of each lesson with two groups working on iPads. A variety of lessons focussed on Number - Counting on, subtracting and adding, identifying even numbers, friends of ten, mixed algorithms to ten. Geometry - Identifying 3D objects. || media type="custom" key="10863494" width="289" height="289" || // Math Problem Solving // Students used a variety of apps and looked at problem solving strategies and how to implement these into various math situations. Students discussed and analysed which problem solving skills helped them in each activity. They recorded their own results and set individual goals to improve their achievement. Many of the students went home to download the applications used in class to further extend themselves. || media type="custom" key="10863532" width="287" height="287" || // Interactive Reading and Readers Theatre // 2V students have been using both Sock puppets and Interactive stories to focus on Readers Theatre techniques of expression and fluency in their voices. They had opportunities to have fairy tale stories read to them, read with stories and then have their voices recorded reading. In conjunction with this, we used word walls where students could write up words that needed clarification and then explained this. It helped to build vocabulary. Some applications used helped focus on grammar. || media type="custom" key="10863550" width="287" height="287" || // Digital Stories and Narrative Writing // Students in 5/6M created Digital story Narratives using the apps to enhance story telling. The basis was to take a Fairy tale and twist it in some form. Many of the groups split into separate roles with students creating storylines, taking photos, planning ideas or illustrating. High levels of enjoyment at the ability to add text and audio. || media type="custom" key="10863566" width="287" height="287" || Students in 1A are using iPads with a focus on Literacy. Students will be using Interactive readers to read stories and record their own audio in response to a reading. They will also be creating Digital stories ||  || Students in 3/4N are using iPads to continue developing and practising problem solving strategies. A resource called the Red dragon fly was recommended as part of Professional Learning Math circle. We will therefore be using this app to trial as it links in with NAPLAN style question format and multi level styled questions which students needed exposure to. ||  || Students in 3E are using iPads as part of whole class teaching of Numeracy concepts. There is a need to reinforce number skills and problem solving. ||  || Students in 5C are using iPads as part of whole class teaching of Numeracy concepts. It is an identified area of need and so there will be a lot of focus on number building skills and reinforcement of these. ||  || Students in KE are using iPads as part of their talking and listening program. Students are working in small groups and using various apps to enhance their skills. They are involved in activities that require the students to listen with attentiveness and to follow simple instructions. Students are also exploring word usage and phonics to develop a stronger sense of reading, viewing and comprehension skills. ||  || Students in 5/6M are using the iPads to develop a presentation for their upcoming graduation ceremony. Students are encouraged to exhibit their knowledge and skills with technology to create a digital movie to show their memories of F.W.P.S Students are working in small groups using the splice app to create their work. ||  || Students in 2S are using the iPads to enhance their grammar and reading skills. The class is engaged in using different apps to develop a good understanding of grammatical features used in written texts. They are also improving their reading skills to develop fluency, and comprehension when reading unfamiliar texts. ||  || Students in 2V are engaged in whole class activities designed to stimulate their mental ability to solve mathematical problems. ||  ||
 * // Check out what is happening in each class with iPads //
 * // 1A Numeracy //
 * // 3/4N Numeracy //
 * // 2V Literacy //
 * // 5/6M Literacy //
 * __ //Term 4// __ ||  ||
 * // 1A Literacy // // Literacy group rotations //
 * // 3/4N Numeracy // // Math group problem solving //
 * // 3E Numeracy // // Math group rotations //
 * // 5C Numeracy // // Math group rotations //
 * // KE Numeracy // // Literacy group rotations //
 * // 5/6 M Literacy // // Whole class ICT focus //
 * // 2S Literacy // // Literacy group rotations //
 * // 2V Literacy // // Math group rotations //