Learning progressions describe typical sequences of learning in specific areas . A familiar parallel would be a curriculum that is designed to help a student learn about a particular subject over the course of several years. We use learning progressions to guide our teaching, the student’s learning, and to make our Overall Teacher Judgement of each student.

Using a progression model ensures that we teach Reading, Writing and Mathematics of the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) as a progression from Year 1-6. 

In primary school, teachers often weave Reading, Writing, and Maths into various learning areas, creating meaningful connections between subjects. 

We also carry out observations on students, individually or grouped, through Integrated Units / Topics which also helps us to identify areas of learning progressions. We can identify what Key Competencies are being developed; what school values are being displayed; and what emotional, social, and physical developmental areas are being developed or used. An integrated unit / topic combines multiple subjects into one overall learning experience. Students learn to use the strategies and skills they learning through core subjects, and apply these to the theme or topic they are learning. An example of an integrated unit / topic is below.