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Daily Schedules & School Calendar
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This week, In Math, we worked through the Chapter 1 Test Review and then took the individual chapter 1 test on Tuesday. We then reflected on how we did on the math test and introduced the chapter 2 vocabulary at the end of the week after completing Math MAP testing. Next week, we will move into the chapter 2 lessons which will cover arithmetic strategies and how it will relate to finding areas.his week, In Math, we finished our first chapter by reviewing mathematical terms and rules that we’ll continue to develop throughout the remainder of the year as we begin proportions and working more with expressions. We also completed our first Team Test! Team tests are not graded on the math concept standards, but rather the standards of mathematical practice, which are listed in this document if you would like to review them. We are assessing the students' skills to work through hard problems and use different methods to try working through them, not if they got the question correct. Next week we have our first chapter assessment on Tuesday, before we complete our Fall MAP testing on Wednesday & Thursday.
In ELA, we have been discussing how William used the Design Process to build his windmill. We have been recording evidence of how he has been following this process, as well as the results of following these steps. We also completed a close read of chapter 11 to practice close reading skills specifically associated with Figurative Language and the development of a central idea. This supported students with the Mid Unit 2 Assessment they completed yesterday, which covered citing evidence, determining the meaning of unfamiliar words, determining a central idea and supporting their choice, and writing a summary. Next week, we will work through researching a new innovator and thinking about how they have also used the Design Process to solve the problem that they faced. They are working toward writing a four paragraph essay with a problem-solution structure in the next few weeks. We will also be completing the MAP reading assessment on Tuesday and Wednesday.
In Science, we have been working through lesson 3 of unit 1, which discusses how to develop and test solutions. We practiced this concept on Thursday with a paper cup contest! We took a quiz on this lesson today. Next week we will work through lesson 4 of unit 1, which covers how to optimize design solutions.
Finally, In History, we had a great time being archeologists and "finding" lost artifacts from the ages of early humans! The students did a great job with their dig sites and speaking intelligently about their artifacts to other student groups! We finished the week with an assessment of the unit. Next week, we will begin our unit on Mesopotamia!
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Sly Park Information If you were unable to attend the Sly Park meeting, please check out this website. The website has all information - Due Dates, FAQs, documents to print, registration guide, etc. Please also check out the Sly Park School website, they have a lot of good information that you will likely be curious about. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this form. Here is a link to the presentation we went through during the meeting.
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Sly Park Dates
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MAP Assessments
We have completed the first MAP test of the year! The kids worked very hard to ensure that their scores reflect their abilities and did a great job making sure to have all of their Chromebooks charged! Thank you for your help with this. Please continue this support next week when we complete our ELA MAP testing. Dates are as follows:
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