NARRATIVE REPORT

Student Name: Cataleya Rungo

Grade: ELC
Teacher: Brooks Lscher
School Year: 2016-2017
Attendance: Good

Mission
The American International School of Mozambique is a partnership of engaged students who demonstrate critical thinking and
personal initiative, dedicated parents who are engaged in their childrens learning, and a highly qualified staff who stimulate and
direct disciplined learning, creative thinking and personal initiative.
Together, we create a learning environment that inspires students to cultivate their unique talents and perspectives and prepares
them to contribute in purposeful ways to the world that they will inherit and shape.
Our students enjoy a stimulating and balanced educational program that is rooted in the principles of excellence, ethical living and
engaged learning.

IB Learner Profile
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared
guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. IB learners strive to be:
Inquirers
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We
know how to learn independently and with others.
We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Knowledgeable
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge
across a range of disciplines.
We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
Thinkers
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible
action on complex problems.
We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one
language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully
to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Principled
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and
justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere.
We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
Open-minded
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as
the values and traditions of others.
We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow
from the experience.
Caring
We show empathy, compassion and respect.
We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive
difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
Risk-takers
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work
independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative
strategies.
We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
Balanced
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives-
intellectual, physical, and emotional-to achieve well-being for ourselves
and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with
the world in which we live.
Reflective
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience.
We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support
our learning and personal development.
 SHARING THE PLANET
Central Idea: Mini beasts interact with their environment.
An inquiry into: Attributes of mini beasts
The relationships between mini beasts and the environment
Our responsibility towards mini beasts.
Key Concepts I D M E

Form
Connection
Responsibility
Related Concepts
Environment
Respect for life
Cataleya has been deeply engaged in this unit of inquiry. She has been investigating the attributes of mini beasts,
noting the differences between insects and non-insects as well as noting other special features such antennae, wings,
claws and so on. She has begun to identify the connections that mini beasts have within the environment and the role
that they play, such as bees make honey and spiders eat other insects. She has identified caring ways of interacting
with mini beasts, such as observing them without touching, avoiding stepping on them and moving them out of the
way gently. Through her discussions and observations she is beginning to deepen her understanding of the key
concepts in regards to the lines of inquiry.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Communication Skills
Reading I D M E

Writing I D M E

Speaking and listening I D M E

Viewing and presenting I D M E

Non-verbal communication I D M E

Cataleyas passion for drawing and writing continues this semester. She has been working on organising her thoughts
and the development of ideas during this unit. She has been adding labels and explanations to her work, both
inventive and stings of letters representing words and phrases. She has also been involved in information group
writing, helping with content and organization. Cataleya has been using non fiction books to develop her
understanding and knowledge of mini beasts. She is developing her speaking skills and clarifying her thoughts,
verbally, through increasing vocabulary and experience. Cataleyas verbal communication skills seem to be improving;
however, it is often difficult to understand what she is saying and she is often off topic when having a one on one
conversation with her teachers. We will continue to support her through conversations and being her back to the
main idea when she strays off topic.

Grading: I Introduced D Developing Skills M Meeting the Expectations E Exploring Beyond the Expectations

From: 24/10/2016 To: 2/12/2016

 SHARING THE PLANET
Mathematics
Number I D M E

Data Handling I D M E

Geometry I D M E

Cataleyas number skills have continued to improve, but she still needs time to develop her ability to count in the
teens. She has developed greater confidence counting, ordering numbers and writing numbers. Cataleya has been an
active member of activities and discussions regarding data collection and interpretation of information. She has
developed her understanding of the concepts of more, less and same as. Cataleya is confident with naming and
identifying 2D shapes during activities and in the environment.
Process Skills
Observation I D M E

Inference I D M E

Prediction I D M E

Action I D M E

Cataleya has been using her observational skills throughout this unit, identifying mini beasts and their various
attributes, including antennae, wings and number of legs. She has been actively taking action to help the environment
by ensuring doors and windows are closed when the air conditioning is on and ensuring trash is placed in the bin. She
has developed her inference skills, using prior knowledge of mini beast to develop a new understanding with a new
creature.
Research Skills I D M E

Formulating questions
Observing
Collecting data
Recording data
Presenting research findings
Cataleyas research skills have continued to develop throughout this unit of inquiry. Her questions have been relevant
and developed from prior knowledge. She has spent a great deal of time exploring the various artifacts in the inquiry
center, gathering information about the number of legs, color and shape of the mini beasts. She has been engaged in
collecting and recording data during groups activities. Cataleya has been actively involved in discussions regarding the
collection of data, as well as how to interpret what has been found, such as sorting by number of legs, wings or no
wings, antennae or no antennae.
Self-Management Skills I D M E

Codes of behaviour
Informed choices
Cataleya is able to make responsible choices both in class and on the playground. She is able to choose the
appropriate behaviors for specific situations and cooperate when the situation calls for adapting. For example; she
might make space for a friend on the carpet, share materials and help when her friend needs expert help. Cataleyas
fine motor skills continue to strengthen and she is able to use a wide range of utensils.

Grading: I Introduced D Developing Skills M Meeting the Expectations E Exploring Beyond the Expectations

From: 24/10/2016 To: 2/12/2016

 SHARING THE PLANET
Social Skills I D M E

Accepting responsibility
Respecting others
Cooperating
Resolving conflict
Cataleya continues to show confidence using Kelsos Choices; solving small problems independently. She is well versed
in our essential agreements and is able to explain them to others when they forget to use them. Cataleya is respectful
of both her peers and teachers, ready and willing to help when needed. She is cooperative and able to resolve conflict
independently or seek help when appropriate.
Thinking Skills I D M E

Acquisition of knowledge
Application
Evaluation
Cataleya has demonstrated acquisition of knowledge when discussing mini beasts; their attributes, their role in the
environment and about our planet and environment. She has applied her knowledge during discussions based upon
the unit of inquiry. Cataleya has demonstrated inquiry skills and her ability to use prior knowledge to develop
questions and obtain new knowledge.

Single Subjects
Performing Arts I D M E

Teacher: Margie do Carmo

Cataleya is a caring student and an enthusiastic musician. She shows cooperation when playing musical instruments
with her peers and has shown an understanding of the connection between music notes and the keys on the
xylophones.

In drama Cataleya has shown independence when dressing up in the various costumes and responsibility by tidying up
when done. She has also demonstrated creativity when performing with her peers.

In dance we have been learning to dance like mini-beasts and moving our bodies in different ways. Cataleya is a little
shy in dance but she is proving to be a risk-taker in as she tries all our new steps and shows persistence when learning
a new dance.

Physical Education I D M E

Teacher: Alvino Rungo

Simple collaborative games are introduced to students; games that encourage full participation and student
leadership. These games encourage understanding in the concepts of change and connection. Students will reflect
upon the rules, reinforce the rules and lead the games with teacher support. The games are played throughout the
year to ensure continued growth and commitment to working together as a team.
This semester Cataleya has participated in track and field, gymnastics, and games in her Physical Education class.
Cataleya demonstrates an understanding of the concepts of the sports and games covered in class. She is a dedicated
student.
Grading: I Introduced D Developing Skills M Meeting the Expectations E Exploring Beyond the Expectations

From: 24/10/2016 To: 2/12/2016