Explaining The Steps In The "Statistical Data Inquiry Cycle"

This term our students will be looking for ways to use the Statistical Data Inquiry Cycle (A.K.A. PPDAC Cycle) to investigate and find new solutions to problems we are facing.

As the first step, groups of students were given the task of explaining what each step means and how it is important to our work. This is a slide deck showing their posters. Please check the student blogs for their Screencastify explanations.

What's In Her Hair? ("Mophead" and ATHCO)

Room 7 students interpreting a conversation different objects might have if they were stuck in Selina's  hair. 

Using Freeze Frames In Reading

Students of R7 have started working with ATHCO on their "Drama In Schools" Programme. For today's session they have made freeze frames about concepts like "Identity", "Culture", "Difference", "Unique", "Bully". Watch this space as we delve into reading "Mophead" by Selina Tusitala-Marsh.

How Do The Key Principles Of The Treaty Of Waitangi Look To Us?

During our Guided Reading learning activities the members of Room 7 have been earning about the Principles of Partnership and Active Participation. They decided to mime how they think this will look for them and their lives.