3 rd Grade 2015/16 Ascent Academy, Lehi. Best Contact Method = I will normally respond within 24 hours;…

3rd Grade 2015/16Ascent Academy, Lehi

• Best Contact Method = EMAIL: [email protected] I will normally respond within 24 hours; don’t hesitate to follow up if you don’t hear back promptly.

• Class Blog – http://blogs.ascentutah.org/skern– usually updated at the beginning of

the week. Please subscribe!Ms. Kern

Things we will cover…

1. Programs2. Homework Policy

and Procedures3. Schoolwide

Enrichment Model4. Parent questions

Programs: Moby MaxMobyMax is an adaptive curriculum that creates a unique, individualized education plan for each student, allowing gifted students to progress as quickly as they like while simultaneously ensuring that remedial students get the extra instruction they need.

In 3rd Grade we use Moby max to inform our knowledge of where the students are regarding math, language arts, and science.

Students will be asked to work on MobyMax as part of their homework.

Programs: Moby Max

Programs: Spelling Connections

Spelling connections is a innovative way to teach spelling through the recognition of spelling patterns and word understanding. It is differentiated to three levels which are dependent on weekly pretesting to test students knowledge.

Programs: GoQuestStudent-centered inquiry and project based learning

Students who are engaged in their learning are more motivated, retain information better, and are inspired to delve more deeply into topics. GoQuest™ by Compass Learning® enables students to take ownership of their learning experiences.

Enrichment Clusters

Enrichment Clusters Video

Homework:

Spelling Homework

Spelling Homework

Spelling Homework

Behavior I use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior:

Class Dojo: You can join and check your students progress. Invitation letters are on your student’s desk.Tickets for monthly class drawing.PEAKS Tickets

Class Dojo

Schedule & CurriculumLibrary– TuesdayP.E. – WednesdayComputers – TBDMusic– ThursdayArt - Friday

CLUSTERS!!! – There will be one 6 week cluster, which starts in October and one 8 week cluster after winter break.

Wednesdays 1:30 -3:00 pm

Math & Language Arts: DailyScience & Social Studies: 2-3 lessons per week

Lunch 11:35 to 12:25 -- recess first then lunch

Afternoon Recess 1:30 to 1:45

Math Units• Unit 1: Multiplication 2-5

& Properties of Multiplication• Distributive• Commutative• Associative

• Unit 2: Time & Measurement• Unit 3: Multiplication 6-10, 0 & 1

• Review Properties• Strategies for Multiplying

Math Units Cont.• Unit 4: Area• Unit 5: Fractions• Unit 6: Data & Graphing• Unit 7: Perimeter & Polygons

QUESTIONS