A poutama is the stepped pattern of tukutuku panels and woven mats - symbolising genealogies and also the various levels of learning and intellectual achievement. 

In Inquiry we have a four level poutama to measure your mastery of the inquiry process and to determine how much support you may need at each stage. The Harakeke is used here to show you the steps of growth and different levels as well as the perks you get at each level. 

The Inquiry Poutama

Student Agency

*Agency = Being in control and having the power to act.

Each level of progression opens up more agency for you as a learner which means more freedom and responsibility given to you about what and how you learn. 

Everyone starts at level 1 - Kākano in Term 1 of Year 9 and 10.

*Guided = Steered in a certain direction and given suggestions/advice but not told what to do

* Template = A model of how to do the Inquiries that students can follow step by step

* Perks = Special privileges that stack with each level

Inquiry Poutama - How do I move up a level?

At the end of each term your Inquiry Teachers will sit down and evaluate your progress in the programme and decide which level of the poutama best represents your stage of development. You can also go down a level but this will be discussed with you first.  

Your Inquiry Teachers will base their decision on evidence observed of behaviour and performance in class but also on how well you meet your goals set for the term, your reflections and on the evidence gathered for your learning on this Inquiry Learning Journey website.

Step 1: Do your best in class, participate in class discussion, manage your self, meet deadlines, complete homework, complete Do Now’s, and help others with their learning. 

Step 2: Each term record 4 goals from your Inquiry Learning Journey Rubric and work on developing the four parts of the harakeke: values, learning skills, hauora and mana whenua.

 We will do a goal-setting session each term.

Step 3: Take photos/screenshots AND write reflections to provide evidence (this means physical proof) that you have met your goals or worked towards them. Make sure your evidence and reflection link back to the goals you recorded from the Inquiry Learning Journey Rubric.