Gifted & Talented Program Mrs. McGee 3 rd through 6 th Grades Mrs. McGee 3 rd through 6 th Grades.

Gifted & Talented ProgramGifted & Talented Program

Mrs. McGee3rd through 6th Grades

Mrs. McGee3rd through 6th Grades

A Thinking ProgramA Thinking Program

Students spend one day per week with other students in the same grade level

Students come from Edison, Field and Hale schools

Students spend one day per week with other students in the same grade level

Students come from Edison, Field and Hale schools

When We MeetWhen We Meet

Monday – 6th grade

Tuesday – 5th grade

Thursday – 4th grade

Friday – 3rd grade

Monday – 6th grade

Tuesday – 5th grade

Thursday – 4th grade

Friday – 3rd grade

Areas of FocusAreas of Focus Critical Thinking

Creative Thinking

Research / Investigation

Self Development

Critical Thinking

Creative Thinking

Research / Investigation

Self Development

Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking

Taking apart ideas or information Reading with deductive reasoning Mathematical problem solving Extending number concepts

Taking apart ideas or information Reading with deductive reasoning Mathematical problem solving Extending number concepts

Creative ThinkingCreative Thinking

Looking at ideas in different ways Creating an original idea Brainstorming ideas Creative writing and illustrations

Looking at ideas in different ways Creating an original idea Brainstorming ideas Creative writing and illustrations

Research / InvestigationResearch / Investigation

Determining questions to investigate

Research process Organizing and sharing information Applying technology effectively Applying scientific method

Determining questions to investigate

Research process Organizing and sharing information Applying technology effectively Applying scientific method

Self DevelopmentSelf Development

Responsible for one’s work Cooperating well with others Leadership skills High effort consistently

Responsible for one’s work Cooperating well with others Leadership skills High effort consistently

Progress ReportsProgress Reports

Will reflect Areas of Focus

Given out in January and May

Will reflect Areas of Focus

Given out in January and May

ConferencesConferences

When – October and January

During conference week we set up a time that works for you

Student led

When – October and January

During conference week we set up a time that works for you

Student led

HomeworkHomework

Normally do not give homework

Will provide activities if desired

Normally do not give homework

Will provide activities if desired

LunchesLunches

Students at Edison and Hale need to have a lunch account at Field

Either bring $ or deposit $ in account

Free and reduced prices still apply

Students at Edison and Hale need to have a lunch account at Field

Either bring $ or deposit $ in account

Free and reduced prices still apply

ConclusionConclusion

Any questions?

Please feel free to email or call me

[email protected]

472-9824

Any questions?

Please feel free to email or call me

[email protected]

472-9824