Anjli's Maths Learning Story

Learner: Anjli    Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 3.7.15

Learning Area: Mathematics - Probability

Learning Observed

Recently in Mrs Dillner’s Maths group, we have been learning about Probability and Chance. We were talking about the probability of random events like flipping a coin, rolling a dice or using a spinner. Anjli chose to work with Taanvi and Christian and they used a spinner to find out how likely it was for the paper clip to land on different colours. There were two spinners and they had different sized sections which changed the probability of the colours being spun. The girls spun the paper clip 20 times per spinner and then discussed their results. Anjli identified that red was more likely on the the second spinner as it had a larger ‘bit’. She could also describe that the likelihood for green and blue was the same, but yellow would not be spun as much because it had a smaller area.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Anjli completed the task and then compared the results collaboratively with Christian and Taanvi. They worked well together, staying on task and completing the work in the time frame (Managing Self). Anjli could make sound comparisons between the two spinners and sets of data, making connections with justified evidence (Thinking).

Next Learning Steps

Develop capability by completing another Probability based learning activity. Use the language of Probability to make her justifications more formal.