My Learning in 2015, Term 2

What has made a difference to my learning this year?
I have improved in my reading and maths because I am spending more time on these subjects.

How do I learn best?
In a quiet zone with no interruptions.

What have I found challenging this year so far? How did I overcome this?
Maths was hard at first but I did my homework and it got easier.

How do I reflect on my learning? What do I do?
I look over my work and compare it to other people's. I look over the success criteria to ensure I have met it. I read over the teacher's comments and look at what is highlighted.

What are the successes I have had so far this year?
I moved up a math class in the first term. Scoring my first try in rugby.

What groups, teams, and extra activities, music groups have I been in?
Rugby and cricket.

What is the most important skill I will take through the rest of the year?
Work as hard as I can.

The Habit of Mind I need to focus on in Term 3 is ...
Persisting because I need to finish all my work on time.

Further goals I have for myself are ...
To score a few more tries as a forward in rugby. Win the Year 7 boys cross-country race.

WRITING
I dislike writing because it is boring and I don't like the topics.

My next steps are ...

• to enjoy writing more, 
• generate ideas, 
• use a variety of planning formats, 
• use more descriptive words, 
• introduce my characters, 
• create a vivid image in the reader's mind, 
• develop the skills of reworking text, 
• elaborate more.

READING

I don't mind reading but I can never find a good book. I like reading non fiction. My favourite books to read are encyclopedias. I am reading The Deadly Sky at the moment and it is quite good.

My next steps are...

• Infer by combining my own prior knowledge,
• Recognize specific language features,
• Find word meaning in context,
• Read regularly and select a wider range of books.