Welcome to Curriculum Welcome to Curriculum Night!Night!

Welcome to Curriculum Welcome to Curriculum Night!Night!

Tonight I will be providing a lot of information Tonight I will be providing a lot of information pertaining to this year. Please write down your pertaining to this year. Please write down your name and any questions that you have on the name and any questions that you have on the

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Common Core State Standards

• This is the second year that we will be using the Common Core State Standards. They have been adopted by 47 out of 50 states across the United States in order to ensure learning standards are consistent across the nation.

The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.

To learn more, Go To:http://www.corestandards.org/

3 Key Ideas for Parents to 3 Key Ideas for Parents to Help Implement the Common Help Implement the Common

Core State Standards:Core State Standards:

•Think deeplyThink deeply

•Integrated learningIntegrated learning

•Showing how they knowShowing how they know

Grading• Power School (check grades weekly)• 60% Project & Tests • 40% Quizzes & Assignments• CMS policy of no lower than 50%A = 93-100 B = 85-92 C = 77-84 D = 70-76 F = Below 69• Graded papers and missing work will be sent

home in Thursday folders. It is due on Mondays.

Math • This year Irwin is using the math

program entitled Math Investigations. Investigations is a K-5 mathematics curriculum designed to engage students in making sense of mathematical ideas.

Math CurriculumMath Curriculum• Place valuePlace value• RoundingRounding

• Comparing/Ordering numbersComparing/Ordering numbers• EstimationEstimation

• Elapsed timeElapsed time• Multi-digit addition/subtraction & propertiesMulti-digit addition/subtraction & properties

• Unknown equationsUnknown equations• Multi-step problem-solvingMulti-step problem-solving

• Data/GraphingData/Graphing• MultiplicationMultiplication

• DivisionDivision• Geometry (attributes of shapes)Geometry (attributes of shapes)

• Perimeter/areaPerimeter/area• FractionsFractions

• Order of operationsOrder of operations• MeasurementMeasurement

• Multi-digit multiplicationMulti-digit multiplication

Assessments

Used:-Data Notebooks-Tests-Quizzes-Interactive -Notebooks-In class assignments

Things You May Observe in a Things You May Observe in a

Math Investigations ClassroomMath Investigations Classroom • Using manipulatives/objects as a natural Using manipulatives/objects as a natural

part of instruction part of instruction • Completing fewer computations, but more Completing fewer computations, but more

problems that require higher-order thinkingproblems that require higher-order thinking• Participating in individual, small group and Participating in individual, small group and

whole class learning experienceswhole class learning experiences• Recording and reflect their thinking in math Recording and reflect their thinking in math

journals, logs, recording papersjournals, logs, recording papers• Justifying and explain their thinking using Justifying and explain their thinking using

words words • Showing multiple strategies for how they got Showing multiple strategies for how they got

their answer. their answer.

The Use of Games Games are used

throughout the Investigations program as a way to engage students in important mathematical ideas. The game format is one that students enjoy, so the potential for repeated experiences with a concept or skill is great. Because most games involve at least one other player, students are likely to learn strategies from each other whether they are playing cooperatively or competitively.

Tests Assessment are ongoing and

consist of : Observations Checklists

Students’ discussions and explanations

Daily Practice

Individual assessment

The End-of-Unit Assessment Teachers may also include

questions to assess skills and concepts in a more standardized test format.

Balanced LiteracyBalanced LiteracyComponents: Word work, read aloud, reading workshop, and writingworkshopAssessments:

-Reading Next-Spelling Tests-Conferences-Dibels 3D-MAP Testing MAP dynamically adapts to a studentMAP dynamically adapts to a student’’s responses s responses

– as they take the test. Students answer a question correctly and the test – as they take the test. Students answer a question correctly and the test presents a more challenging item. If a students misses a question, MAP will presents a more challenging item. If a students misses a question, MAP will offer a simpler item. In this way, the test narrows in on a studentoffer a simpler item. In this way, the test narrows in on a student’’s learning s learning level, engaging them with content that allows them to succeed. This testing level, engaging them with content that allows them to succeed. This testing is for the instructional purposes of reading and math.is for the instructional purposes of reading and math.

-Cold Reads-Independent Practice in reading notebook basedon the mini-lesson

Structure:Mini-lesson (10 minutes), Independent Reading/BookClubs while teacher is conferencing (45 minutes), Share (5

minutes)

• Launching the Reading Workshop• Following Characters into Meaning (Fiction)

• Nonfiction/Informational Reading• Poetry

• Fables/Folktales/Myths• Social Issues/Series Book Clubs

Writing Curriculum• Launching the Writing Workshop

• Narrative writing• Informational/Explanatory Writing

• Opinion Writing Pieces• Poetry

Reading Curriculum

Science CurriculumScience Curriculum• MatterMatter

• Soil/PlantsSoil/Plants• EnergyEnergy

• Earth SystemsEarth Systems• EcosystemsEcosystems• Human BodyHuman Body• Force/Motion Force/Motion

• Assessments: tests, quizzes, experiments, Assessments: tests, quizzes, experiments, interactive notebooks, in class interactive notebooks, in class

assignmentsassignments

Social StudiesSocial Studies

• Communities Changing Over timeCommunities Changing Over time• Citizens and GovernmentCitizens and Government• Roles in the CommunityRoles in the Community

• GeographyGeography• People and EconomicsPeople and Economics• People and TechnologyPeople and Technology

• StorytellingStorytelling and Culturesand Cultures

• Assessments: tests, quizzes, interactive Assessments: tests, quizzes, interactive notebooks, in class assignmentsnotebooks, in class assignments

What is an interactive What is an interactive notebook?notebook?

• Your own personalized text book that includes Your own personalized text book that includes everything youeverything you’’ve learned throughout the year!ve learned throughout the year!

• A helpful tool that will help you complete your A helpful tool that will help you complete your homework each and every night (especially homework each and every night (especially math). Yes you will need to take your math math). Yes you will need to take your math notebook home each night!notebook home each night!

• Study tool for quizzes and testsStudy tool for quizzes and tests• Great resource for end of the year reviewGreat resource for end of the year review• Helps you stay organized! You never have to Helps you stay organized! You never have to

worry about losing papers. worry about losing papers. • Allows for the 4 CAllows for the 4 C’’s: Creativity, Critical Thinking, s: Creativity, Critical Thinking,

Collaboration, Communication! Collaboration, Communication!

How is it How is it organized?organized?

• The Right SideThe Right Side is teacher directed and is is teacher directed and is restricted for the teacher restricted for the teacher onlyonly. This is . This is where you will learn new information and where you will learn new information and take notes on what you learn. You will learn take notes on what you learn. You will learn exactly how to take notes on this side.exactly how to take notes on this side.

• The Left SideThe Left Side is the your side. This is the is the your side. This is the

side that you show your understanding of side that you show your understanding of the right side. It is your independent the right side. It is your independent practice. You will use both sides to help you practice. You will use both sides to help you at home when you are doing your HW.at home when you are doing your HW.

• Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Left Side Examples

Proficient Basic Beginning Criteria

3 2 1 Right Side (Teacher Side)oThe assignment including handwriting is neat, and completed with careoNotes are complete and well detailed

6 4 2 Left Side (Student Side)oThe assignment including handwriting is neat, and completed with careoThe assignment is completeoThe assignment is completed according to instructions givenoThe assignment is correctoThe left side shows a thorough understanding of the right side (2 points)oColor has been used to make the assignment neat and attractive.

3 2 1 Organization and TimelinessoPages are attached securely, left side/right side order intactoPages numbers and dates are on each pageoThe notebook assignment was completed and turned in on time

1 CreativityoStudent’s assignment is creative and thought provoking.

2 Evidence of Additional Thinking/Effort – WOW FactoroStudent put exceptional effort into both right and left side assignments. Assignment goes above and beyond the requirements.

Interactive Notebook Rubric

What are the EOG’s?EOG stands for the End of Grade Testing. It is a test given by the state to all students in grades 3-8. Third graders take test in two areas, reading and math.

Students receive a score for each subject. The scores are called levels and they range from 1 to 4.

Levels 1- 2 are considered below grade level.Level 3 is considered on grade level Level 4 is considered above grade level.

All third grade students are expected to make a level 3 or 4 on the EOG in order to be promoted to the fourth grade.

The EOG will be given toward the end of the school year.

• • If they are proficient, they are promoted to Grade 4

• •If they are not proficient, they may take a retest of the EOG (different form) or the alternate test (in development)

• • If they are proficient on the EOG retake or the alternate test, they are promoted to Grade 4

• • If they are still not proficient, they may qualify for a “good cause exemption” and be promoted to Grade 4

• • If they do not qualify for a “good cause exemption, ”they are then enrolled in a Summer Reading Camp

• • If a parent decides not to enroll the student in the Summer Reading Camp, the student is retained in third grade

• • If the student attends and completes Summer Reading Camp, the student may achieve proficiency by passing the alternate test OR by passing with a complete reading portfolio (contents and structure to be determined)

• • If proficiency is gained by either means test or portfolio), the student is promoted to Grade 4

• • I If the student is still not proficient, the student moves to

• the next school year with a “retained” label on the record in

• PowerSchool

ProjectsProjectsOne Project per quarterOne Project per quarter

• Communities Across Time (social Studies) Communities Across Time (social Studies) —1—1stst Quarter Quarter

• Moon Journal, Graphing (Math/Science)- 2Moon Journal, Graphing (Math/Science)- 2ndnd QuarterQuarter

• Science Project (TBD) - 3rd QuarterScience Project (TBD) - 3rd Quarter• Poetry Book (in-class)--4Poetry Book (in-class)--4thth Quarter Quarter

BYOT• Students are allowed to bring their own

devices and log onto the school network• Devices must be check in to the teacher

every morning• Devices stay locked up throughout the

day unless the students have permission to use them by the teacher

• Students are not allowed to let others use their devices!

• Must sign compact

HomeworkHomework• Spelling---Words their way. Individualized Spelling---Words their way. Individualized

word lists. Details coming soon.word lists. Details coming soon.• Math---Monday-ThursdayMath---Monday-Thursday• Reading---30 minutes of reading NightlyReading---30 minutes of reading Nightly• Occasional SS or Science homeworkOccasional SS or Science homework• Weekends---Only unfinished work or projectsWeekends---Only unfinished work or projects

• Students must get reading log, agenda, and behavior Students must get reading log, agenda, and behavior calendar signed and turn in homework daily. calendar signed and turn in homework daily.

• Students will get a tally (warning) for homework not Students will get a tally (warning) for homework not turned in and complete the homework blue book.turned in and complete the homework blue book.

Student ConductStudent Conduct• Class Rules• Rewards---sticker book, marble jars, owl feathers

&owl feather bins quarterly celebrations

• Consequences:• 0 = Great Day!

• 1 = First Warning• 2 = Second Warning

• 3 = Silent Recess & Think Sheet• 4. Parent Contact• 5. Office Referral

Teacher/Parent Teacher/Parent CommunicationCommunication

• Email (most preferred)Email (most preferred)• Newsletters weekly by e-mailNewsletters weekly by e-mail• Phone callsPhone calls• Notes in their Notes in their

homework/communication foldershomework/communication folders• Please use legal pads for dismissal Please use legal pads for dismissal

notes!notes!

Prepare your child for success each day by:• Ensuring a good night sleep• Providing a bedtime routine• Keep a consistent morning routine• Universal Free Breakfast starts at 8:45

Being sure their Backpack is packed with:• Reading log and Homework• The book they are working on• Their Agenda• Excitement for learning

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