Waimahaka

The following is a PAT graph, and analysis, presented to the BOT This page has the Teacher's Goals Below their goal is evidence to show how they have utilised the tools to support learning.

Goal: For students to create quality images in WORD to support their art challenge. __**Learning Goal:**__ We are learning to create a realistic looking flower using drawing tools. __**Success Criteria:**__ • The flower will have a centre, and be surrounded by petals. • The flower will have a stalk and at least 2 leaves • The flower will not be floating in mid air but in a pot or vase or a garden • All shapes will be filled with colour • A background colour is optional These were created, largely unassisted, for entry in the "computer generated art section" in the local Flower Show competition with Tokanui.  Goal: For students to become independent in using the digital camera to support and share their learning. __**Learning Goal:**__ We are learning to communicate a clear message using text and images in the form of a desk placemat __**Success Criteria:**__ I know I have achieved this when... * I have selected a clear title to persuade my audience with my message
 * My images relate to the topic
 * I have used factual information to inform my audience
 * I have planned and thought carefully about my layout for impact

We use graphic organisers to help encourage deeper thinking during our EOTC each year. The tasks vary in complexity depending upon age balance and individual children comprising the group. Children are aware of what the follow on task will be each evening, and look at it the evening before. Expectations are discussed.(We are on a 3year rotation for venue so diaries are changed each year depending upon where we are going, what we will be seeing and the theme or focus for our excursion.) Goal: For students to use graphic organisers, Ryan's Keys, de Bono's hats... to deepen their understanding of their EOTC. __**Learning Goal:**__ We are learning to think in different ways about where we have been. __**Success Criteria:**__ I know I have a chieved this when I can fill in the camp diary: with some ; with a little ; with not much ; help



Following an Inquiry-type process these boys produced a video entry for the Social Studies Fair:

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