The World of Colour

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The use of assessment FOR learning is known as “formative
Assessment”.  Today the teachers started their 3 to 5 day formative
assessment process.We presented a variety of experiences and then
listened to the children as they spoke to one another during their
explorations.  Teachers took notes of statements children made and
will use these and other observations to help them determine the
scope and path of the inquiry. As you can see, the learner plays a
significant role in advancing their learning interests.
Over the course of this process through to the Summative
Assessment (due in 8 weeks), the teachers will further develop the
central idea which is
Exploring the world of colour
helps us appreciate the beauty of the planet.
The teachers will also develop ways that the children can assess
their own learning over time (“I used to think that but now I think
this”.
They will also find ways to help the children give one another
feedback about learning which means they will be sharpening their
observation skills and practicing their learning from the unit on
generosity.
More to come in the following days.
Please enjoy the photos from today.
The phrase of the day I heard was,
“what if we….”

Kate

How many colours are there in nature?


Exploring coloured water in oil

Being scientists at the water table



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