Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Ako Maths

A new initiative that we are trialling as part of our targetted Maths programme is based in the Maori concept of 'Ako' - Meaning reciprocal learning.

We are currently looking at Decimal Place Value, some students who are confident in this area have volunteered to be Kaiako (Teachers) and small groups of Akonga (learners) have been assigned to each.

While this first session today wasn't perfect (and we'll be modifying as we go) - the learning conversations that were taking place were fantastic.