Aaron and Selestine's Top Trumps Learning Story

Learner: Aaron & Selestine    Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 6.8.15

Learning Area: Science - Top Trumps

Learning Observed

One of our main areas of learning this term has been about animals and their habitats. Recently, Ms Wilkes has introduced some of our Year 3 and 4 learners to the game ‘Top Trumps’. Before school, I was passing by where Aaron and Selestine were playing together. They were very engrossed in their game and I hadn’t been fully enlightened on the rules, so I decided to sit in. They were having an excellent game using the Auckland Zoo set of Top Trumps cards. This was good to see, as it linked their experience at the Zoo with an ongoing development of knowledge. After they finished their round, Aaron and Selestine asked me if I would like to join in. I accepted this challenge, which two other learners notices and asked if they could also be involved. We all played a round together where I was taught the rules by Aaron and Selestine as we went. I had great fun with the learners and as they were good teachers, I was able to understand quickly and thoroughly. Because of this, I was able to win the round!

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Aaron and Selestine used all four of the Ormiston Primary School Vision Principles. This was an excellent example of how to collaborate and involve others. I was really impressed at how willingly Selestine and Aaron included me and the other learners (Relating to Others). They had positive attitudes, even in the face of loss (Managing Self). Selestine and Aaron were capable of describing the rules to others, as well as decoding the information presented on their own cards. Linking closely to this was their ability to make connections between their card and the information the other players put forward (Using Language, Symbols and Texts). When other people were involved in the game, their curiosity increased. The new players meant that new cards were being introduced and they really wanted to know about each of the animals. Selestine and Aaron would lean closer to the cards on the table to see what the animal was and facts about it (Participating and Contributing).

Next Learning Steps

Use the information on the Top Trumps cards to inform iExplore, iDevelop or iExperience. Begin a Tom Trumps challenge board to find an ultimate LH1 winner. Continue to teach the game to other learners in LH1.