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Welcome to Mrs. Hurd’s 4 th Grade Class

Welcome to Mrs. Hurd’s 4 th Grade Class. . Credentials. EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Education, Auburn University at Montgomery Education Specialist Degree in Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham EXPERIENCE : St. Clair County School System, 16 years

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Welcome to Mrs. Hurd’s 4 th Grade Class

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  1. Welcome to Mrs. Hurd’s 4th Grade Class .

  2. Credentials EDUCATION: • Master’s Degree in Education, Auburn University at Montgomery • Education Specialist Degree in Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham EXPERIENCE: St. Clair County School System, 16 years Montgomery County, 3 years U.S. Air Force Veteran

  3. SUBJECTS .

  4. Your Child Will Have 3 Teachers • Mrs. Hurd (Homeroom) • Mrs. Stewart • Mrs. Hardiman • Reading & Spelling • Math • Alabama History • Language • Science TEACHER SUBJECT

  5. READING SKILLS TO BE COVERED… • Comprehend informational text • Use evidence in text to support our answers • Additional Skills Include: • Main Idea & Details • Problem & Resolution • Compare and contrast • Theme • Author’s Purpose & Message • Cause & Effect

  6. MATH SKILLS TO BE COVERED… • Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Use multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction with whole numbers to solve problems. • Master factors and multiples. • Analyze patterns. • Number and Operations in Base Ten • Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers. • Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit math.

  7. MATH SKILLS… • Number and Operations—Fractions • Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering. • Build fractions from unit fractions • Understand decimal notation for fractions and compare decimal fractions.

  8. MATH SKILLS… • Measurement and Data • Solve problems involving measurement and conversion of measurements from a larger unit to a smaller unit. • Represent and interpret data. • Geometric measurement: understand concepts of angle and measure angles. • Geometry • Draw and identify lines and angles, and classify shapes by properties of their lines and angles.

  9. ALABAMA HISTORY • We will study the rich history and attributes of Alabama. Students will learn about significant events in American history and the role our state played in the development of the United States. • Historical documents and democratic principles will be studied to explore American identity. • We will also focus on state government and economic activities associated with Alabama.

  10. DAILY HOMEWORK ROUTINE READING • Read for 20 minutes daily. • Study vocabulary (Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Test each Friday) • Spelling Test on Thursdays • (spelled out) MATH • Multiplication timed tests are given weekly • A math homework sheet will be given every Monday and will be due every Tuesday.

  11. GRADING PROCEDURES Reading & Math • 1. TESTS 60% • 2. Classwork & Homework 40% Alabama History • 1. TESTS 60% • 2. Class Work 40 % Notes & Outlines • 3. Class Projects (test grade)

  12. Parent Communication • NEWSLETTERS These will be given at the beginning of each week with important information. Please go over this with your child. • SIGNED PAPERS: Please sign all test papers and return the next day. All other work you may keep. • CONFERENCES: I am available for conferences Monday through Fridays from 9:15-9:45.

  13. Parents Today I need the Student Information half sheet Getting Home sheet, and Notice of Receipt forms signed. Please fill out the other forms in your child’s folder and return them by Monday. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

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