Modern Languages:
First level learning Journey
“Numeracy and data handling”
Capacities
Successful learners, who can make connections between their numeracy skills and
language learning
Confident individuals, who can gather data and use it confidently to create graph/s
incorporating the target language
Effective contributors, who understand and respect the choices of others
Responsible citizens, who value learning languages and are beginning to use languages
across their learning
Principles:
Challenge & Enjoyment: Learners are applying numeracy skills through engaging real-life
contexts while developing their language skills.
Breadth and Depth: Opportunities to consolidate and deepen numeracy learning.
Progression: Learners are given the opportunities to use the target language in written
tasks.
Personalisation and choice: Learners are able to share their opinions and like and dislikes
Relevance: Learners are working at a level appropriate to their numeracy skills.
Creativity: Using drama and role play to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
popular children’s stories.
Skill Development
• Data handling skills as appropriate to the level of the pupils as well as the
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following in the target language …
Use numbers and other vocabulary to participate in more complex activities
Be able to respond appropriately to questions asked
Read and write short phrases
Time: 1 term
Key Activities
Key Activities/ Resources:
Activities using the target language as a context to explore data handling and learn the
selected vocabulary in the target language e.g. through a class survey or other
relevant data gathering method.
Contexts could include
• ‘My favourite sport/colour/hobby’
• fruit and foods linked to snack times,
• birthdays to reinforce months
This would be a teaching opportunity to expand and reinforce numbers.
Use and integrate the target language to interpret the graph through a short
presentation and/or questions and answers.
Resources:
‘Create a graph’ web based program
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createAgraph/default
Assessment: Can learners….
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Explore different ways of presenting data?
Ask and answer questions, including some in the target language, about the
information they have gathered?
Collect relevant information?
Interpret and share the data?
Experiences and Outcomes:
Mathematics and numeracy:
I have explored a variety of ways in which data is presented and can ask and answer questions about the information it contains. MNU 1-20a
I have used a range of ways to collect information and can sort it in a logical, organised and imaginative way using my own and others’ criteria. MNU 1-20b
Literacy:
I can show my understanding of what I listen to or watch by responding to and asking different kinds of questions. LIT 1-07a
Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select, sort and use information for a specific purpose. LIT 1-14a
Modern Languages:
Listening and Talking
With support I am becoming an active listener and can understand, ask and answer simple questions to share information. MLAN 1-03
I can participate in a range of collaborative activities MLAN 1-05b
I can use my knowledge about language and pronunciation to ensure that others can understand me when I say familiar words and phrases. MLAN 1-07b
Reading
I can recognise labels and environmental print. I am beginning to organise images and text to demonstrate my understanding. MLAN 1-08a
I am beginning to use word banks, picture prompts, picture dictionaries and displays to support my understanding of simple texts. MLAN 1-11a
Writing
With support I am beginning to experiment with writing in the language I am learning. MLAN 1-13
Gaelic Learners:
Listening and Talking
I can use familiar words and phrases to give simple information. LGL 1-03a
I can ask for help using simple or familiar learned phrases or words. LGL 1-04a
When reading on my own or with others, I can read familiar words and simple phrases and sentences. LGL 1-07a
Reading
I have worked on my own and with others and I can demonstrate my understanding of words, signs and phrases containing familiar language. LGL 1-08a
I have worked with others to read and discuss simple Gaelic texts. I can share simple facts about the life of Gaelic communities in Scotland. LGL 1-09a
I enjoy engaging with simple texts on my own and with others. LGL 1-10a
Writing
I can write simple words and phrases in Gaelic LGL 1-12a