Learning to learn is the focus in year 3. Pupils are becoming more aware of:

• - how they prefer to learn and their learning strengths
  
• - how they can motivate themselves and have the self confidence to succeed
  
• - things they should consider such as the importance of water, nutrition, sleep and a positive environment for learning
  
• - some of the specific strategies they can use, e.g. to improve their memory or make sense of complex information
  
• - some of the habits they should develop, such as reflecting on their learning so as to improve next time.

Building learning power by assigning roles within groups. The task master consults with the scribe, the scout and the reporter.

Children using their learning environment to research independently for their project about Chembakolli.

Ask the Expert! In this activity the children use their own knowledge to help enhance another child’s understanding.	Quick on the Draw! In this competitive activity the children work as a team in order to answer questions within a set time.

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