Section outline

  • Kia ora koutou,

    Ma te huruhuru ka rere te manu.
    Adorn the bird with feathers so it can fly.

    In Week 7, we will practice and summarize everything we have learned in preparation for your written assessment on Friday. We will review all key concepts, including mapping, graphing, and reading comprehension skills, to ensure that you are fully prepared. We will also discuss the rubric in detail, going over the expectations for your bar graph construction and resource interpretation, particularly focusing on Kotahitanga and the Olympics 2024.

    On Thursday, we will have a practice test to help you familiarize yourself with the assessment format and the key parameters. This will give you the opportunity to ask any questions and clarify any doubts before the actual test on Friday.

    FOCUS / ARONGA Learning Intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on reviewing all learned skills: mapping, graphing, and reading comprehension.
    • We are FOCUSING on understanding the assessment rubric and expectations for the written assessment.
    • We are FOCUSING on practicing for the assessment by completing a mock test on Thursday.
    • We are FOCUSING on summarizing our knowledge of Kotahitanga in the context of the Olympics 2024.

    Kotahitanga (Unity):

    As we prepare for our assessment, we will reflect on how the Olympics promotes unity and togetherness, and how these values are central to Kotahitanga. The principles of working together will guide our final week of practice.

    Learning Intentions:

    • Students will review key concepts and skills, including mapping, graphing, and resource interpretation.
    • Students will understand the assessment rubric and criteria for success.
    • Students will apply their learning in a practice test and be fully prepared for the written assessment.

    Success Criteria:

    • I can accurately review and apply my learning from previous weeks.
    • I can clearly understand the assessment rubric and know what is expected of me.
    • I can confidently complete the practice test and prepare for the final assessment.
    • I can explain the concept of Kotahitanga in the context of the Olympics 2024 and apply it to real-world challenges.

    Get ready for a week of practice and preparation as we work together to ensure you are well-prepared for your assessment. Remember, kotahitanga is about unity, and we will succeed together!