Curriculum Night

September 23, 2014

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Table of Contents
Math
Balanced Literacy
Science
Social Studies
Grading
Homework






3
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction.
Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication.
Add and subtract within 20.
Work with addition and subtraction equations.
Mathematics
4
Number and Operations in Base Ten
Extend the counting sequence up to 1000.
Understand place value. (Hundreds, Tens, and ones)
Use place value understanding and properties of operations to add and
subtract.
Fluently add and subtract within 100 and mentally adding/subtracting 10 or 100
to a number between 100-1000.
Add up to 4 two-digit numbers.
Show work and be able to explain thinking.
Measurement and Data
Estimate and measure the length using appropriate tools and different units of
measurement. inches, feet, cm, m
Relate addition and subtraction to length.
Tell and write time 5 minutes interval.
Solve word problems involving dollar bills and coins.
Represent and interpret data through line plots, pictographs, and bar graphs.
Math Objectives Cont.
5
Geometry
Reason with shapes and their attributes.
Recognize and draw shapes based on the number of
angles and/or faces. Triangles, quadrilaterals,
pentagons, hexagons, and cubes.
Determine area using same size squares to count and
find the total.
Partition circles and rectangles into 2, 3, or 4 equal
shares. Halves, thirds, and fourths
Mathematics
Math Investigations:
A program that involves inquiry
based thinking and hands on problem
solving enabling students to understand
mathematical concepts.
Sample solutions:
There are 15 cows in the field 14
more cows join them. How many
cows are in there in all?
MODELING Solution Strategy
COUNTING Solution Strategy
DERIVED FACTS Strategy
Child uses objects or draws pictures.
Counts from 1. Sometimes called Acting
out.




Childs starts with a number other than one
and counts up or counts backward.




Child uses facts and reasoning to solve.
(Doubles, Doubles plus or minus 1, Making
10s, etc)

I know 15+15= 30, so 15+14=29
Place Value
Please solve the following problem:

58+17=?
How did you solve this problem?
Discussion
Possible solutions:
3. 50+10=60 8+7=15 15 is a 10 and a 5.
60+ 10=70. 70+5=75
Make the 58 a 60 by taking 2 from 17. 17 would become a 15. 15
is a 10 and a 5. SO 60+10+5=75.
Number line. 5810 more is 68. Then 7 more to get to 75.
(Shows a deeper understanding of place value.)






8
4. Number Bonds
58+17=

58 + 17 =

50 8 10 7

50 + 10 = 60
8 + 7 = 15
60 + 15 = 75
9
Subtraction
58-17 =

58 - 17 =

50 8 10 7

50 - 10 = 40
8 - 7 = 1
40 + 1 = 41
Sample Math Excel - Front

Sample Math Excel - Back

Balanced Literacy

Independent
Reading


Writing
Balanced
Literacy
Teachers choose material for students to read and a
purpose for the reading, and then guide them to use
appropriate reading strategies.
Teachers provide guidance in a variety of whole class, small
group, and partner formats.


Supported Reading can
include but is not limited
to:
Guided Reading
Comprehension Work
(whole class, small group, peers)
Shared Reading
Read Alouds and Interactive
Read Alouds



Writing
Through various writing
experiences, students develop
writing strategies and skills, learn
about the writers craft, and use
writing as a tool for learning and
communication. Students
compose a variety of texts, and
explore different genres and
formats for a range of purposes
and for a variety of audiences.

Writing can include but is not limited to:

Writers Workshop
Interactive Writing
Shared Writing
Journaling and Reflections
Writers Notebooks in the content areas

Independent
Reading
Students read a variety of
self-selected texts for
extended periods of time.
Students construct meaning
and make personal
connections as they learn
about and from text.
Opportunities are provided
for children to share and
respond to what is read.
Teachers hold individual
conferences with children
about their books.
Independent Reading can
include but is not limited to:

Readers Workshop
Independent Reading/Self-
selected Reading
Accelerated Reader
Individual & Small Group
Conferences

STUDENTS EXPLORE THE PARTICULARS OF
LANGUAGE ACROSS MULTIPLE GENRES
INCLUDING LITERATURE, INFORMATIONAL
TEXTS, AND POETRY.
Word Work can include but
is not limited to:

Words Their Way
Month-by-Month Phonemic
Awareness activities/Phonics
Vocabulary Work

Words Their Way
What is Words Their Way?

A developmental spelling, phonics, and vocabulary program.
Intended to be a part of a balanced literacy plan.
Words Their Way is an open-ended individual process.
An assessment is given to determine where to begin instruction.
Students are actively constructing their own knowledge of spelling
patterns.
Students learn features by completing activities such as word
sorting, word hunts, games and drawing and labeling.
Students work individually, with partners, and in small groups to
encourage cooperative learning and individual responsibility.

Science
Matter

Weather

Life cycles

Sound
Social Studies
Time Lines
Maps
Environment
Basic Economics
Government
Culture
Grades
Student Performance Levels

Level 4: Extends
Level 3: Proficient
Level 2: Progressing, inconsistent
Level 1: Insufficient performance


Universal Screeners at HES
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP):
Easy to administer (online assessment each benchmark
period);
Online data management system;
Reports useful for analysis and parent conferences.
Dibels/Reading 3D (K-3 grade):
Easy to administer Reading assessments (1-8 minutes);
Online assessments & data management;
Provides progress monitoring component;
Reports useful of analysis and parent conferences.

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