Class goals for the term include contributing and participating positively. Milo donations are appreciated but more are needed. Paula has volunteered to help on Mondays. Netball sessions and cross country running start this week. KOS also starts and homework will go home next week. Books have been sent home for reading including math, writing, and reading books. Students wrote learning goals. This week's homework focuses on math and literacy including performing a poem and a multiplication and division word sorting activity using resources like dictionaries.
This document provides information for parents about Year 6 at a school. It includes details of the Year 6 teachers, a typical school day schedule, homework expectations, upcoming events for the year like trips and a production, and information on SATs exams and secondary school admissions. It encourages parents to check the Year 6 blog and Twitter for further updates and communication. Key staff members are listed to contact with any questions.
We conducted a Start project to determine if math games improve test scores. We split students into two groups, one that played math games and one that did normal work, and tested both groups at the beginning, middle, and end of a two week period. The group that played math games saw improved test scores over time, while the other group's scores stayed the same or decreased, showing that math games can help improve student performance on math tests.
This orientation provides an overview of the expectations for second grade. It introduces the second grade teaching team and their vision to be knowledgeable leaders with a positive impact. Classrooms are communities that follow rules and focus on the 7 Habits. Students can earn money through a new market economy program. The 7 Habits of Happy Kids are also overviewed. Homework expectations are outlined. Parents are told how they can help their children at home by reinforcing reading and math skills. An overview of the second grade curriculum is then provided, including details about reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
1) The document provides information for parents about Year 6 at Chorlton Park Primary School. It outlines the teachers, daily schedule, homework expectations, uniforms, and other important events for the year.
2) It describes activities the students will participate in such as class assemblies, trips to Eden Camp and Manchester, and an end of year production. It also discusses preparations for SATs exams and transition to secondary school.
3) The document emphasizes the importance of homework, reading every night, and ensuring students have the proper uniforms and equipment like inhalers and PE kits. It provides contact information for teachers and encourages parents to check the school blog and Twitter for updates.
The document provides an overview and introduction to Carlisle Middle School for new students. It describes key areas of the school like the Commons, grade wings, core and exploratory classrooms, lunch, and optional activities. It emphasizes using the student planner to stay organized and explains the school's positive behavior recognition program to encourage students.
The teacher informs parents about recent math test results, with most students doing well but some making simple mistakes. The letter discusses test preparation strategies being used in class and encourages parents to practice addition and subtraction facts at home. It also announces an upcoming math tournament and assessment on counting by 3s and 4s. The letter provides updates on classroom activities, learning topics, and upcoming special events like making tie-dye shirts.
This document provides information about the curriculum for a mathematics class. It lists the topics that will be covered, including probability, data analysis/statistics, geometry, congruence and similarity, area, volume, and the Pythagorean theorem. Examples of manipulatives that could be used to teach these concepts hands-on are described, such as using dice to demonstrate probability and constructing cubes to explore surface area. The philosophy of ensuring students understand foundations before moving on is discussed. Parents are thanked for their involvement and asked to practice material at home.
The Kindergarten teacher provided an end of the year update in a note to parents. The note discussed that students practiced hard for their graduation ceremony which went well. It encouraged parents to work on memory books and reading with their children over the summer to prevent learning loss. The note also mentioned that the last day of school would be June 1st and that field day would be held on May 31st.
The document provides the homework schedule for the week beginning May 20th, assigning different subjects for each day including math, spelling, a personal fact file drawing, and a news report. It recognizes the students' good work the previous week creating scenes from Charlotte's Web and awards them house points. As an extra optional assignment, students are invited to write about what they would inspect if they could be an inspector.
This document provides information for parents about Year 6 including staff, classroom schedule, topics covered, homework expectations, and more. It outlines that the class teachers are Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Dobson, and lists the additional teachers and teaching assistant. A typical school day schedule is given along with the topics that will be covered in the different subject areas throughout the year. Information is also provided about homework, behavior policies, and opportunities for parents to be involved.
The document describes a homework survey designed to gather information from families about how they support their children's learning at home. The survey contains 21 multiple-choice and short-answer questions about parents' availability to help with homework, children's after-school activities, how homework is structured, and parents' experiences and attitudes regarding homework. The purpose is to use the results to plan family activities and design learning materials to help families support children's homework at home.
This document provides information about the 2016 Year 6 SATs tests that will be administered at the school. It discusses the subjects that will be tested, including English reading, spelling, punctuation and grammar, and mathematics. It notes that writing will be assessed by the school, not through an external test. It provides details on the timing of the tests, preparation children are receiving, and ways parents can help their children prepare, such as ensuring they get enough sleep and practice past papers. The workshop also reviewed sample questions from the spelling, punctuation and grammar test and discussed resources available to help children prepare.
This document discusses respect in relationships and maintaining successful relationships through life. It notes that the skills for relationships are learned, not innate, and emphasizes empathy and supporting words with actions. Females are cautioned against believing social messages that reduce them to sex objects. Students are assigned a character evaluation survey and chart to complete.
The principal, Mrs. Mizell, welcomes parents to Central Elementary School for the 2016-2017 school year. She provides updates on assessments, reading routines, and ways for parents to stay informed through social media. The principal's vision is for Central to provide a safe, caring learning environment where all students can reach their highest potential. Upcoming events are announced, including fundraisers and parent-teacher conferences. Information is also provided about kindergarten lessons and activities for the month.
The teacher discusses several topics covered in class this week including landform models made of salt dough, a reading celebration assembly where students received certificates, and an upcoming field trip to Indian Springs where permission slips are due. The teacher also thanks parents for their support with weekend writing and notes volunteers will no longer be needed in the classroom for the rest of the year as they prepare for assessments.
This document outlines an assignment for a 1st grade class to learn the months of the year. The class has 17 students, most of whom are white, with 7 having ADHD. The teacher will use iPads, games, videos and an overhead projector to engage visual, kinesthetic and verbal learners. Students will recite the months, discuss holidays, and create their own calendars to track rewards. The goal is for students to learn the months through participation and using their calendars daily.
- The document provides information about a first grade class assignment to create calendars. It includes details about the 17 students (70% White, 20% African American, 10% Hispanic) and that 7 have ADHD.
- The objectives are for students to make their own calendar, learn the 12 months of the year through activities done over 4 days, and better prepare for life. Methods include using iPads, games, videos and creating paper calendars.
- The teacher will introduce months in order, have students participate in online games to learn birthdays and months, and work together to line up by birthday. Students will create and use their calendars with stickers for rewards. The teacher will evaluate learning through questioning and
- The document discusses mathematics learning at Stanley Avenue, focusing on building numeracy skills and dispositions for 21st century learning through targeted learning groups, problem solving, investigating, and collaboration.
- It provides examples of strategies used in the junior, middle, and senior syndicates, including counting activities, part-whole problems, and problem solving tasks.
- Parents are encouraged to promote mathematics learning at home through activities like counting, identifying numbers, basic facts practice, and discussing math lessons.
This document contains two perception surveys about a G.A.T.E (Gifted and Talented Education) program - one for students to rate their teacher and classroom experiences, and one for parents to rate how the teacher communicates and challenges their child. The student survey has 17 questions where they circle if their teacher "Always, Sometimes, or Never" engages in positive teaching practices. The parent survey has 9 questions where they can "Agree, Not Sure, or Disagree" with statements about their child's G.A.T.E teacher and experience. Both surveys collect feedback to evaluate and improve the G.A.T.E program.
This document provides information from teachers to parents about Year 1 curriculum. It introduces the teachers, Mrs Drinkwater and Miss Antill, and teaching assistants. The aim for Year 1 is a smooth transition from Reception with a focus on building independence. Reading, phonics, spelling, math, and science are outlined. Planned trips include visits to Hartlebury Castle and a Horrible History theatre performance. General information about attendance, PE, bags, and books is also shared. Parents are thanked and invited to ask questions.
This document provides instructions for students to complete a reflection on their recent camp experience using Bloom's Taxonomy as a framework. It outlines six levels of thinking - knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation - and provides example tasks for students to complete one task from each level. The tasks involve writing recounts, poems, explanations, interviews, new activity plans, and evaluations of their camp experience and attitude. The document concludes with success criteria for students to assess their own effort and achievement in completing the assigned tasks.
The document provides instructions for a home study assignment asking students to analyze the lyrics of the song "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John. Students are asked to read the verses and chorus, explain what they think the song is about while providing quotes from the lyrics. They are also asked to find any metaphors, similes, or personification in the lyrics and research the true meaning and message of the song using online resources.
The document provides information about class goals, notices for netball sessions and cross country running, feedback on homework, and an upcoming field trip. It also outlines homework assignments asking students to learn vocabulary words related to economics, write sentences using the words, and make a list of local facilities and their owners.
This document provides questions for a student to research and answer about Matariki, the Māori New Year celebration, to then present on their blog. The student is instructed to search online using keywords to answer what Matariki is about and who celebrates it, the names of the Matariki stars, explore and rewrite a legend about Matariki, review a story about Matariki, and research other names the stars may have and where those names originated from. They are given two sessions to complete the task and told not to publish their blog post until it has been checked.
The document contains two notices for parents. The first announces a Wheels Day fundraiser where students can bring scooters, bikes, or other wheeled toys to raise money for Purple Cake Day. The second notice invites parents to the school's annual BBQ on Friday, where food will be provided but supervision of children in the pool is required.
It also provides two homework options for students due the following Tuesday. The first asks students to create a poster or presentation about relating to others using provided information. The second asks students to analyze the language features of a sample of procedural writing by identifying parts like the title, steps, and imperative verbs.
This document provides information about upcoming school events and homework assignments. It notifies parents about a successful school picnic and goal setting interviews beginning next week. It also assigns homework on researching travel routes between cricket World Cup venues within New Zealand that is due next Monday. Students are instructed to locate venues, distances between cities, travel methods, and optional side attractions. Proper presentation and use of question keywords in responses are emphasized.
Students will work in groups to organize an event celebrating responsibility for a Nelson icon such as the lighthouse or Tahuna Beach. They must answer 4 questions focusing on their selected icon: 1) Is the icon protected and healthy now and in the future? 2) List places in Nelson where many people are involved in decision making. 3) What event can the group organize to make a difference for their icon? 4) Are any changes needed to the icon, and if so, what changes and where? The goal is for students to take responsibility and make a positive impact through group action.
This document provides an overview of a second grade classroom schedule and policies for the school year. It includes details about the curriculum that will be taught, homework and grading policies, parent-teacher conferences, field trips, and ways for parents to be involved. The teacher emphasizes the importance of reading at home daily and completing homework assignments on time.
This document provides an overview of the curriculum, schedule, policies and communication methods for Mrs. Lilie's 2nd grade classroom. Key subjects covered include reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The teacher emphasizes the importance of reading at home, completing homework and developing good study habits. She outlines various assessments, projects and field trips for the school year and encourages parental involvement.
1. The document outlines various methods for engaging students in mathematics education, including hands-on activity-based learning, problem solving, modeling, experimentation and demonstration, self-learning, peer collaboration, and use of online resources.
2. Key aspects of the vision for school mathematics are for children to enjoy rather than fear math, learn important concepts beyond formulas, communicate about math, and see it as meaningful.
3. The teacher's role is to engage every student, help them develop a positive attitude, enjoy math over fearing it, and use more ICT tools for teaching.
Mrs. Warren teaches 7th grade math. She introduces herself and provides information about her background, family, and goals for her students. She outlines the math subjects that will be covered during the year, including integers, fractions, measurement, pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry. Homework will be assigned most nights for 30-40 minutes and is due the following morning. School starts at 8:35 AM and students who are late must check in at the office.
This unit plan outlines 4 lessons for a 1st grade math class that incorporates technology, collaborative work, outdoor activities, and family involvement. Lesson 1 focuses on shapes in the environment. Lesson 2 covers symmetry. Lesson 3 involves sequences and ordinal numbers using a handout, Smart board, and toy races. Lesson 4 aims to introduce 21st century teaching methods and establish an enjoyable learning environment for students.
This document provides information for parents of first grade students at Vision Charter School. It outlines the teachers' philosophy of creating a supportive academic environment. It discusses expectations for social skills, participation, and the importance of understanding each student. The document then provides details on communication methods, attendance policies, homework requirements, classroom rules, grading practices and opportunities for volunteering.
The document discusses using math journals in elementary school classrooms to teach mathematical concepts. It describes a framework for teaching mastery that involves anchor tasks, guided practice, and independent practice. Journaling is presented as one part of this process where students explore concepts, structure their understanding, and reflect on their learning. Examples are provided of kindergarteners recording number bonds in their journals to master basic counting and addition. The journal entries allow teachers to assess understanding and provide differentiated instruction.
Mr. Lingley provides an overview of the math course he will be teaching to grade 8 students. He instructs mathematics to class 8ABCD. The document outlines the curriculum, assessments, expectations for students, and encourages parental involvement through volunteering in the classroom or assisting with math-related activities that relate to their occupations. Parents are asked to review the expectations with their children and bookmark the class website, which provides course materials and video tutorials.
The document provides an agenda for a math class that will include: completing a real world math problem; correcting homework from the previous day; identifying strengths and weaknesses as a class in mathematics; and practicing division skills including regrouping, estimating quotients, and homework.
- The document outlines a second grade classroom curriculum and policies. It discusses building independence, nurturing lifelong learning, and creating happy memories.
- The classroom uses a traffic light behavior system and rewards good choices. Reading instruction focuses on comprehension over just decoding words.
- Math instruction emphasizes critical thinking over memorization of algorithms. Daily writing time and units are used to teach the writing process.
- Homework includes daily reading, math, and optional reading logs. Strong parent-teacher communication and involvement is encouraged.
The document describes the Mathematics Semester program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln aimed at improving math education for elementary school teachers. It includes a math and pedagogy course taught as a block, with a concurrent field experience at an elementary school. The goal is to create a partnership between mathematicians and math educators to develop accessible yet useful math classes. Teachers learn hands-on through activities such as developing lesson plans and studying individual students' math understanding. A related program called Math in the Middle provides professional development for middle school teachers through university coursework and support from educational service units and school districts.
This document summarizes the Mathematical Education of K-8 Teachers program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The program includes The Mathematics Semester for future elementary school teachers, which integrates math content, pedagogy, and field experiences. It also includes the Math in the Middle Institute Partnership, a professional development program for middle school teachers. The goal of both programs is to improve K-12 student achievement in math by enhancing teachers' mathematical knowledge and teaching skills through courses, learning teams, and action research opportunities.
This document provides information and resources for math teachers over the holidays, including recommended books to read, websites to visit, and math-related games and activities. It advertises upcoming professional development opportunities on developing numeracy and using math games in the classroom. It also offers to lend books and games from the division office library and the sender's personal collection.
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The document provides strategies and advice for helping students with homework challenges, including establishing a consistent environment and routine, using incentives to motivate students, ensuring appropriate teacher expectations, and tips for specific subjects like reading, writing, and math. It also discusses identifying the root causes of homework struggles and when to seek additional support from professionals.
This lesson plan introduces first grade students to math mountains as a way to find unknown partners in addition equations. The lesson will have students:
1. Learn that math mountains show the total and two partners, and that switching partners does not change the total.
2. Practice finding missing totals and partners in math mountains by counting on with circles or fingers.
3. Play a game called "Addition Detective" in groups to further practice these skills.
4. Take the game home to teach their families and continue practicing unknown partners.
This document provides an overview of a school's mastery approach to teaching mathematics. It discusses what mastery means, the methodology used in lessons, and examples of activities and questions teachers may ask at different year levels. It also describes the typical structure of maths lessons, which involves a warmup, sharing problems, guided and independent practice. The document aims to explain to parents how maths is taught through a mastery approach and ways they can support learning at home.
The document provides information for parents of students in 2nd grade, including details about classroom activities, field trips, homework expectations, grading policies, testing, and reading goals. It emphasizes the importance of parental involvement, daily reading at home, and helping students meet new reading level benchmarks to prepare for 3rd grade.
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The document is a parent handbook from Torch Middle School that provides information about the 7th grade math and science classes taught by Mr. Javier Cortez. It includes details about Cortez's teaching philosophy which emphasizes that every child can learn, students learn differently, and the importance of parent-teacher communication. It also outlines classroom rules, grading policies, schedules, required supplies and suggestions for how parents can help their children with math at home through asking guiding questions rather than just providing answers.
The document provides 10 steps for students to get good grades, including being organized, managing time well, taking good notes, knowing how to read textbooks, studying smart, being a good test taker, reducing test anxiety, and getting help when needed. It discusses skills like completing homework, being prepared for class, asking questions, taking notes, memorizing information, and getting along with teachers. The document aims to help students improve their grades by teaching effective study habits and test-taking strategies.
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The document describes an old chief who swallows increasingly large animals, from a leaf to a pound, in an attempt to catch what he swallowed previously. Each time he swallows something, it is to catch what he had swallowed before. In the end, he swallows a pound and will no longer be chief after all his swallowing, and may instead eat beef.
The document discusses the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosted in Brazil. It notes that 32 countries participate in the tournament divided across 8 pools of 4 teams each. It lists some of the stadiums used in Brazil, contrasting them with the smaller capacity of Nelson's sole stadium. It then names 6 countries participating - Australia, Russia, USA, Brazil, Nigeria, and Italy. In the end, it predicts Italy will defeat Brazil in the finals by a score of 3.
The document tells the story of a thin man who swallows increasingly large animals, starting with a horse, then a tiger to catch the horse, then a boar to eat the tiger, and so on up to a dog. Each time he swallows a larger animal to catch the one before it, until by the end he has swallowed so much that he is now fat instead of thin.
The poem describes a young baby that spewed out various items in a sequence, including a flower, grass, bean, ant, seed, bird, and worm. Each item that was spewed out was connected to the next in the sequence, such as the bean growing with the grass and the ant crawling on the bean. It is unclear why the baby initially spewed out the flower. The poem repeats the line "Perhaps she'll have power" implying the baby may gain some ability from spewing out these items.
A shy bird swallows various items like gum, a pen, a cheater, a car, and even a school. Each time it swallows something new to deal with getting stuck or crunching up what it had swallowed before. By the end, after swallowing all these things, the bird has become dumb. The poem is signed by two young authors, Paige and Kyah.
The document describes an old chief who swallows increasingly large animals, from a leaf to a pound, in an attempt to catch what he swallowed previously. Each time he swallows something larger to catch what's inside him, until finally he swallows a pound. Throughout, it repeats that he won't remain chief after swallowing things and may instead just eat beef.
The document tells a story in rhyming verse about a dragon that swallowed increasingly large objects - first a sword, then a knight, a horse, and finally a bear. Each new object was swallowed to chase the one before it. In the end, the dragon's stomach rumbled and it expelled the objects in reverse order - first the bear, then the horse, knight, and finally the sword, which was the only thing the rhyme said was worthy of applause to swallow.
The document tells a nonsensical story in rhyming verse about a girl who swallows various animals and objects. It describes her swallowing a flower, cat, fox, box, kiwi, and rabbit for unclear reasons. The poem repeats that it's unknown why she swallows these things, and suggests she may get fat as a result.
The document tells a nonsensical story in rhyming verse about a girl who swallows various animals and objects. It describes how she swallowed a flower, then a cat to eat the flower, then progressively larger animals like a fox, box, kiwi, and rabbit. The reason she swallows each thing is to catch or get the one before it. The story offers no real explanation for her behaviors.
The document tells a nonsensical story in rhyming verse about a girl who swallows various animals and objects. It describes how she swallowed a flower, then a cat to eat the flower, then progressively larger animals like a fox, box, kiwi, and rabbit. The story repeats that it's unclear why she swallows these things, though she may become fat.
The document tells a story in rhyming lines about a horse named Mc Morse who swallows various items for seemingly no reason, including a mat, jewel, jar, bag, pen, and finally a rat. Each time an new item is swallowed, it provides an excuse for why the previous item was swallowed, until the end where the horse has grown fat from all it has consumed.
The document tells a story in rhyming lines about a horse named Mc Morse who swallows various items for seemingly no reason, including a mat, jewel, jar, bag, pen, and finally a rat. Each time an new item is swallowed, it provides an excuse for why the previous item was swallowed, until the end where the horse has grown fat from all it has consumed.
The document tells the story of a man who swallowed increasingly large objects, including a plane, bird, nest, tree, and park. Each new object swallowed was to aid in swallowing the previous one, with the man ultimately swallowing a park to help swallow a tree for a nest for a bird to guide a plane. It suggests it must have been painful for the man to swallow all of these things and that he was perhaps ashamed of his actions.
1. Class Goal for Term 2: Contributing and participating. Thinking of how we can contribute and participate in positive ways
Parent Notices:
The week started off with a lovely cup of Milo. Thank you for the Milo donations – we will need more. Paula has offered to help on Monday mornings.
Thank you Paula.
Totara Syndicate Tasman Netball sessions start this week. Children will need sport shoes on a Tuesday. We also are doing cross country running
every day.
KOS will also be starting this week. Thank you to all the parents that attended the meeting. Homework for this will be going home next week –
Week 3.
Books are also going home at the moment. Please take the time to read and talk through your child’s work. This is a wonderful window into your
child’s learning. So far math books have gone home, these will be followed by writing books and reading. Each child should have written and
reflected on their own goal.
Homework Week 2 Term 2 Room 4 Due Monday 19th
May
The focus this week is math and literacy.
For literacy: Select a poem from home that you have enjoyed. Practice this to be able to perform it to the class on Monday.
2. Multiplication and division terminology
The challenge this week is work out this mix and match. Each math word matches with a definition. See if you can sort them. Remember to use a
dictionary or the internet to cross check your choices.
Multiple
To put numbers
together
3+4=7
Factor
Result of two or
more numbers
added
Sum
Has only two
factors; itself and
1
Prime Number
Used when
multiplying by 2 Product
Answer to a
multiplication
equation
Factor x factor =
product
Dividend
A whole number
which will divide
exactly into
another whole
number
Odd Number
A mathematical
operation that
involves breaking
up numbers into
equal parts
Even Number
An operation
where a number
can be added to
itself a number of
times. (Can look
like repeated
addition)
Doubling
Found by
multiplying the
number by each of
the counting
numbers
Multiples of 7 are
7x1=7 7x2=14
Add
Even numbers can
be divided by 2 Division
Any amount which
is to be divided multiplication
Numbers that are
not divisible by 2