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Third GradeClick here for staff contact information.
Last updated Friday September 01, 2006 02:19 PM MathEveryday Mathematics…
NCTM Mathematical Strands Covered by Everyday Mathematics
Everyday Mathematics Assessment Students will be assessed throughout the year by using the following components:
= TOP = Using our language arts series along with quality literature, we focus on creating meaning from text and developing higher level thinking skills. Many new reading strategies for better comprehension will be modeled and practiced throughout the year. These strategies will help your child as he/she reads more challenging
fiction and non-fiction material. Follow-up activities to reading will include discussion, story maps, character studies, author studies, writing projects and a reading response journal. Throughout the year, your child will be working in different configurations of groups including whole group, small group, partners, as well as individually.
These arrangements are designed to develop and/or challenge your child's ability and/or interests. Your child will also have opportunities to read independently during the school day. Reading materials are either teacher or student selected, depending upon your child's interests and reading level. = TOP = Spelling is taught using a variety of methods in third grade. One way is by using weekly spelling lists, which focus on different spelling patterns. The spelling patterns will be introduced on the first day of the week and the list to be studied will be sent home that day. Your child will be tested on those words at the end
of the week. Spelling is also taught as a component of the writing process. Students are expected to spell certain basic words correctly. In order to accomplish this goal, each third grade class will be using a Word Wall. The Word Wall is an ongoing and cumulative list of high frequency words often misspelled by third grade students.
Different spelling strategies for each of these words will be introduced throughout the month. Once a word is on the Word Wall, your child will be responsible for spelling that word correctly in his/her writing. Each month a copy of the updated Word Wall will be sent home for you to help reinforce the correct spelling of these words in any
writing your child completes at home. = TOP = Writing is taught through the writing process, which includes brainstorming, organizing ideas, drafting, revising, editing and publishing. Language skills and writing strategies are taught through lessons that are integrated into the writing process. Students will be writing authentic pieces within the genres of expository,
narrative and persuasive writing. These two subject areas cover a wide variety of topics. In order to improve understanding and involvement of your child, each quarter is divided equally for science and social studies. This allows your child to better focus on one subject area. Each child will be assessed through a variety of ways including hands on
activities, assignments, class and home projects, participation and tests. = TOP = Strong emphasis is placed on organizational skills during third grade. Your child's folders are labeled for each subject. Special reference sheets and assignments are kept in each folder. A special take home folder keeps papers including homework assignments and the weekly calendar organized as they are sent between school
and home. The purpose of your child's take home folder is twofold. First, it helps your child to become better organized and responsible for returning materials to school. Second, and most important, the folder provides a great way for us to communicate to you what your child is doing at school each day. Many of the return
assignments, papers and notes are related to the curriculum. Spend time each day reviewing the folder's content. One side of the folder is marked Notes/Completed Work. Papers on this side of the folder should be left at home unless a note needs to be returned to school. The other side of the folder is labeled Homework. Papers on this side
need to be completed and returned to school. At the start of each school week, your child receives a weekly calendar. This calendar is another important way for us to communicate to each other. The calendar has notes about upcoming events, homework assignments, test schedules, due dates and other reminders listed on the appropriate days. Your child sometimes writes
additional notes on the day. Please review the calendar with your child and sign the calendar daily. This daily check will help your child become more responsible for communicating to you about assignments and other school information. During the week this calendar stays on the HOMEWORK side of the Take Home Folder. At the end of the week,
the calendar goes to the other side of the folder so it can be left at home. The purpose of homework is to reinforce and extend the many different learning strategies and skills taught in the classroom. It is a valuable communication tool between home and school about the curriculum being taught at school. Homework provides an excellent opportunity to work with your child and observe his/her
strengths and weaknesses with different assignments. Homework will include math assignments, spelling, independent reading, special projects, review for tests, etc. At this level, students still need support and supervision during homework time. At the beginning of the week review the weekly calendar to note any projects, tests or special
assignments that are scheduled during the upcoming week. It is important to help your child plan time during the week to complete these assignments depending on your family and child's schedule. This planning will help your child learn how to pace and prepare. If you have any concerns about homework, please contact your child's teacher. Listed below are some examples of different assignments and classroom activities that will be used in assigning your child’s grade for different subjects. = TOP = |
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