Alex's+Goals


 * __27th November - Week 7__**

This week I have finished writing all my stories for my Short Stories task and now have to present my 500 word story in an animation.

I have finished some more maths. We don't have many exercises to do, but they are quite long so I really need to finish those. I have learnt that when you're drawing tree graphs, you write the fraction of the probability it could be.

My Goals for next week:
 * To finish my 500 word story in a Multimedia presentation. I can achieve this by working hard, but quietly so I can finish it. I haven't been able to finish it this week because when our whole class would be on the internet, Go animate would freeze so I never got to start it.
 * To complete all of my maths. I still have quite a few exercises to finish so I really want to finish most of this. I can achieve this goal by working solidly and asking questions when I don't understand.


 * __20th November - Week 6__**

This week I went Mountain Biking in Redwoods in Rotorua. It was pouring down with rain when we left, but it kind of cleared up while we were biking. I did manage to fall off but I had heaps of fun and would definitely do it again. I learnt lot's of new skills as well, like keeping your pedals horizontal while going down hill and standing up in your seat.

I finished writing my 200 and 500 word story and now am editing my 500 word story. For our 200 word story, we had to write about a certain object. For my story, I chose a feather.

My Goals for next week:
 * To finish editing my 500 word story. I have to this because the other story I wrote was in the wrong format so I could either change it or write a new one.

**__13th November - Week 5__**

This week I have started Science for tech-arts. We have been learning about States of Matter which is solids, liquids and gases. One of the things we have been doing to learn about States of Matter is when we melted an ice cube, which went from a solid (ice cube) to a liquid (water) and then finally a gas (steam). This week we have also had 1000 and 1500 metres. I was aiming to get a 2 in both of hem and I did! I was very happy that I got a 2 because I am usually not that good at running. We started Social Dance on Wednesday and it was heaps of fun! We re-learnt how to do the Waltz and next week we are learning the Gay Gordon. Next Weeks Goals: I also can't wait until my Birthday which is very soon!
 * To enjoy Social Dance even more than last week. Like Mrs Morrow says, you don't have to marry them so when the year 7's are all scared and nervous, the year 8's just laugh because we know the first few lessons are embarrassing and hard but then you end of loving it!
 * I am going Mountain on Wednesday with Mr McCabe and I want to try my best and NOT fall off! I can do his by listening to the instructions given by the Instructor and taking my time!


 * __Week 2 and Week 4 reflections__**

In week 2, I finished writing my Grandparents writing. I wrote it about my Papa and I was happy with the result. We got to choose whether we were writing a poem or writing in sentences but still using describing words and poem like sentences. In Week 4 we had our school's annual Athletics. I tried my best in each activity and overall I got a 3 in High jump where I jumped 1 metre 20. I was very happy with the outcome of Athletics. I got mainly 1's but I also got a couple of 2's and some bonus points.


 * __30th October - Week 3__**

This week I have:

Completed 2 exercises in Algebra and I have learned about finding shortcuts. Finding a shortcut is like finding a rule. For example if you are trying to find the shortcut to the 8th pattern, 8 x 6 - 6 could be a shortcut to finding the number of matchsticks in an object or pattern. If you are trying to find the number of matchsticks in the 9th pattern, you would go 9 x 6 - 9.

Started to write my book review. I have finished my book, How to Ditch Your Fairy and am now writing a brief description about the book and then my own personal opinion on it. Finished my last cycle in Fabric. In Fabric I have learned how to make a soccer ball which I finished today. I also learnt how to thread a sewing machine, how to make a jersey and how to ladder stitch. Next weeks goals:


 * To finish all of my English. I can do this by keeping on task and working solidly.
 * To complete some more maths. I will achieve this goal by asking questions when I don't understand and working by myself.

__**16th October - Week 1**__ This week I have:
 * Finished 2 exercises in my maths and have learned how to draw all the symbols in Algebra, like when you are multiplying 2 numbers together, instead of writing 6 x d, you write 6d. I have also found put how to find a rule in tables.
 * I have completed 2 tasks of my English which is Short Stories. We have some tasks and we can finish them in any order. So far, I have found out how to find the Beginning/Orientation, Problem/Complication, Problem seems to be resolved/Minor resolution, New problem/Complication, Problem is solved/Ending/Resolution and the Moral of Little Red Riding Hood. I have also re-wrote Little Miss Muffet into a 50 word story.
 * Next week we have our Grandparents concert and we have to write a poem about our Grandparents. I have wrote mine out but now just have to type out onto the computer.
 * I have started reading my book for my book review and am about halfway into it.

Next week's goals:
 * To complete at least another 2 exercises in my maths. I really want to finish it all this term. I can do this by working hard and fast and asking for help when confused or stuck.
 * To finish all of my exercises on Mathletics that have been saved so I have to finish them before anything else. I can do this by using the time we have for Mathletics wisely and trying all of the tasks so I know how to do them and can finish them all.
 * To finish my Grandparents writing and finish another task in my English. I can achieve this by working by myself so I don't get distracted.

__**Term 4 Goals**__

 * **To get more involved in School Sports and being in some Inter Intermediate Teams.** I can do this by having fun while playing sports even if I'm not sure how to play them and trialling for Inter Intermediate Teams.
 * **T****o finish our school magazine while putting 100% effort in everything I do.** I know I haven't been doing much for the magazine at the moment but we really need to get it finished so if I keep on task by planning how much I want to finish for the magazine every time we have a meeting, then we can get the magazine finished in time.
 * **To stay on task while doing work and to do well in all areas of school work.** I can do this by asking if I don't understand anything and setting goals each day of how much work I would like to get done.
 * **To make Term 4 the best it can be.** I can do this by showing a positive attitude in all areas of work and enjoying my last term of Intermediate.
 * I really want to achieve all of these goals, especially because it is my last term at Intermediate and I want to remember it in a good way. We have lot's of fun things this term like Life Education, Social Dance and the Year 8 Ball is at the end of the year so I'm looking forward to them.**

__My End Of Term 3 Reflections__
Term 3 has been a good term for me. I have done my best in every piece of work due and when it has been marked, my marks haven't been the best, but not the worst. I have made lot's of great friends and have been encouraged and supported in risks I decide to take. Intermediate has been great and I can't believe it's nearly over. Just 1 more term to go. So one of my goals definitely is going to be: To make Term 4 the best it can be. Next year at College things will be different and will need getting used to and as I have said, I really don't want to leave Intermediate. Some things to think about next term are to trial for more Inter Intermediate teams and then hopefully I will get into a team, to really think about editing my work before handing it in and just showing a positive attitude to all areas in school.

Have I achieved my Term 3 goals?
 * // To show a positive attitude to sports and enjoy them. // **I have achieved this goal and I am proud that I have. Instead of not wanting to do sports, I try my hardest even if I don't know the rules. The sports we do are Basketball, Touch, Team Relay, Jump Jam and my Friday sport which is Netball. I now enjoy playing these sports and complain if we don't play them. I didn't know the rules to Basketball, I still don't but I enjoy playing even if I'm not the best.**
 * // To improve in English and carry out my strong points in maths. // **I have also achieved this goal however I have been getting less maths done. It takes me about a week to finish an exercise and I don't know if it is because I don't concentrate or because I don't understand what I am doing. Next term one of my goals will have to be stay on task and make sure I ask if I don't understand anything.**
 * // To learn more vocabulary. // **I don't think I have achieved this as much as I have wanted to. I haven't been reading many books and if I do it's only because it's due for a book review. Next term one of my goals is to read my books.**
 * // To get involved in more Inter-Intermediate teams. // **I have kind of achieved this goal. I trialled for Inter-Intermediate Table Tennis. Unfortunately I didn't get in but I wasn't expecting to because I didn't know the rules. Next term I would like to trial for more teams and hopefully I will get into one.**

__18th September - Week 9__
This week I have:
 * Completed some of my English work. We have been reading an article about Marco Polo and then have been answering questions about his journey by re-reading certain paragraphs.
 * I finished one more exercise in my maths work, but I need to work faster if I want to finish all of my maths.
 * I was tested for Te Awamutu College and I think I did quite well, but made some silly errors that I could have prevented by taking more time.

What I have learned:
 * That Marco Polo was a person and he was an explorer. I used to think Marco Polo was only a game but now I know he is also a person. He travelled across deserts with his Father and Uncle. One desert that he crossed took one year to get to the other side and at the narrowest point, it still took 3 months.
 * I have learned how to find the missing angle of polygons. You have multiply the amount of triangles in the shape by 180 because triangles add up to the total of 180 degrees. Then add all the angles that have been supplied then work out the difference you need to equal the total degrees of the shape. Sounds complicated but is actually quite easy!

Next weeks goals:
 * I know this has been my goal for the last couple of weeks, but I really need to finish my maths! I have about 2 exercises that need to be finished so hopefully, I won't have to worry about them for too much longer!
 * We didn't have Jump Jam this week, so my Jump Jam goal is for next week! To make Jump Jam more fun for our team. I can do this by using encouraging words and big movements so they will feel included and want to do Jump Jam. I can also do songs people like doing so they will feel more eager to do their best and use bigger movements.
 * To make sure I achieve all of my Term 3 goals and I think I have!

__11th September - Week 8__
Things I have done this week:
 * I have been skiing at Mount Ruapehu. We had great weather everyday and it was quite hot. Here are some things I have learnt about skiing: If you lean in a little bit while on the T-Bar you won't fall off as easily. If you put weight on one foot while turning, you will find it easier to parallel ski because you will only have to turn your ski a little bit so your both of your skis are parallel. To keep myself and others safe while skiing, I need to: //Be courteous// and //ski in control.//
 * I have wrote down everything I have learned in Geometry so far. I still have lot's of maths exercises to finish, but I think I will finish most of them in time.

My goals for next week:
 * To finish all of my maths exercises. I can do this by staying on task and working quickly to finish them all.
 * To make Jump Jam more fun for our team. I can do this by using encouraging words and big movements so they will feel included and want to do Jump Jam. I can also do songs people like doing so they will feel more eager to do their best and use bigger movements.

__4th September - Week 7__
I have finished all of my English work. In English we have been working on mapping skills.

I went to music for tech arts and I have learnt how to play a, a7, d and g chords on the guitar. I have also learnt how to play short songs on the keyboard using both hands.

I have completed some maths exercises. I have learnt how to draw 3D shapes and where to put the dotted and solid lines. I can also draw what a shape would look like as a net. I learnt how to find the vertices of a shape and I had to look through our exercise books to work out how to.

Next weeks goals:
 * To try my best in skiing. If I listen to instructions given and tips, I will be able to ski better and won't bail so much!
 * To try and get to the top of the mountain to go skiing. It depends on the weather but I have never been skiing at the top of the mountain and it will be fun to try a new track.

You are off to a good start with your weekly reflections about your learning. I hope the weather is kind to you when you are skiing.


 * To show a positive attitude to sports and enjoy them. I can achieve this by getting used to the games and trying my best.

To improve in English and carry out my strong points in maths. I can achieve this by proof reading my English work and taking time with my maths.

To learn more vocabulary. I can achieve this by reading books with higher level of vocabulary and by asking or looking up what different words mean. **

** To get involved in more Inter-Intermediate teams. I can achieve this by taking risks and giving new things a go. **