Peer review of investigative task for Assessment 1

Name of

reviewer: Name

of author:

Instructions for reviewer:

1. Please time yourself as you complete the investigation.

2. Provide your solution (including working) to the author.
3. Answer the following questions based on your perceptions of the investigation.

Reviewing questions:

Could you understand the investigation? Yes No I think so

Could you complete the investigation without an explanation from the author? If not,
what prevented you from doing so?

Yes, I was able to complete the investigation. The wording of the instruction was clear and
direct making it easy to follow when solving the problem.
How long did the investigation take you to solve?

The investigation would have taken me about 30 minutes to complete. The first
investigation, “The lions scoring”, took 10 minutes to complete the investigation with all
possible solution. The second investigation (extension activity), “Percentage of a player,”
took about 25 minutes to complete as it was more complex.

How many solutions were you able to find?

For investigation one, “The lion scoring,” I was about to find four solutions to complete
the task. Trial and error with addition and multiplication, representation of tries (4
points) and conversion/penalty kicks (2 points) using counter or number cards. However
even though I found four solution they
In investigation two (extension activity), I was also able to use trial and error using the
percentage formula (p%*X=Y ); another solution was to use a representation of
percentages such as pie graphs.

What mathematics is required in order to complete the investigation? In other words,

what will the children need to know?

- Multiplication
- Addition
- Percentages
- Problem- solving skills
- Ability to read and understand investigation
 Is the investigation suitable for either Stage 2 or Stage 3?

I believe both investigations are suited for stage 3 as there required higher knowledge of
multiplication and percentages throughout the questions.

What syllabus outcome(s) could this investigation address?

- MA1-5NA uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and
subtraction involving one or two- digits numbers
- MA2-6NA- uses mental and informal written strategies for multiplication and
division.
- MA3-7NA - Compares, orders, and calculates with fractions, decimals, and
percentages
- Whole Numbers MA3-4NA orders, reads and represents integers of any size and
describes properties of whole numbers
- Addition and Subtraction MA3-5NA selects and applies appropriate strategies for
addition and subtraction with counting numbers of any size

Is the investigation open or closed? In other words could it cater for a class of diverse
learners? Provide some feedback.

Both investigations are open-ended. However, there are six solutions, with two of the
solutions involving similar processes in finding the investigation’s answer. The two
investigation solutions make the task repetitive and more straightforward for the student to
complete rather than challenging them in problem-solving. Another solution could be used
instead to create more difficult learning outcome.

Is there another way you could have solved the investigation?

For investigation one, “The lion scoring” could be done through a practical lesson where
the student is involved in developing their skill working mathematically in problem solving.

Did the investigation require an explanation of your solution or just an answer? In other
words, could it promote communication amongst children?
This lesson would begin with the scenario of the lion losing 24-0; The class would get slit
up groups 4ppl per group (depending on the class numbers(, “The lions” vs the winning
team. The teacher could then ask the lions what the highest point you need to win the
game. This allows the student to work mathematically to solve the problem. Once they
work out the solution, each group will then need to demonstrate their solution. E.g. go for
a 2 point conversion or 4 point try.
The investigation was fairly straight forward

Could you improve the investigation, if so how?

Can you identify two positive aspects associated with this investigation?

- Both investigations were clear and direct with what was being asked.
- Both investigations were suitable for stage 3 as they were more challenging and
required more working mathematically in number and algebra yet wasn’t to hard for
the stage group.

What do you think the author will need to consider when preparing this investigation based
lesson plan for assessment item 3?

- In investigation two (extension activity) the author would need to be aware if

conducting a pie graphs through the use excel/technology that all students know
how to use the technology required.
- The author would also have to ensure that they have access to the technology
required and be able to cater for all students. E.g number of computer.