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ELEMENTARY GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM

ELEMENTARY GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM. GT Resource Staff at Phelps Luck Elementary School. Marianne Barno – Marianne_Barno@hcpss.org Kristen Bindseil – Kristen_Bindseil@hcpss.org.

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ELEMENTARY GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM

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  1. ELEMENTARYGIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM

  2. GT Resource Staff atPhelps Luck Elementary School Marianne Barno – Marianne_Barno@hcpss.org Kristen Bindseil – Kristen_Bindseil@hcpss.org

  3. The mission of the Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program is to recognize and develop talent in advanced-level students.

  4. G/T Mathematics • Curriculum is enriched & accelerated by as much as two years • Focus is on problem solving and application of mathematical skills • Daily mathematics instruction by the G/T Resource Teacher (1 hour 15 minutes/day) • Grade 5 - 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. • Grade 4 - 11:00 – 12:15

  5. G/T Mathematics • Testing • 3rd and 5th Grade CogAT Scores • New Students - SCAT Ability Testing - 6th grade norms • Placement Review Procedures - multiple criteria examined • Nomination • by parent, teacher, or student • based upon achievement test scores or student performance

  6. G/T Mathematics • Extension of the Common Core curriculum to meet the needs of students for when they enter Algebra 1 in 7th grade • No spiraling curriculum from year to year; it is a mastery curriculum. Therefore, there is increased depth and complexity • Emphasis on advanced level problem solving • Homework will involve both practice of concepts and problem solving • Students are assessed using math tests, performance tasks, formative assessments, and class participation

  7. G/T Mathematics • 4th Grade Domains: • Operations and Algebraic Thinking • Numbers and Operations in Base 10 • Numbers and Operations – Fractions • Geometry • Measurement • 5th Grade Domains: • Number Systems • Ratios and Proportional Relationships • Expressions and Equations • Geometry • Statistics and Probability

  8. • Daily Homework may be assigned Monday - Thursday nights Homework is often self-checking Homework should generally take around 30 minutes, which may include time spent on long range assignments and/or reviewing. Students should take home binders/journals and completed classwork daily for review Assignments and other info on Mrs. Barno’s webpage http://mrsbarnogt.weebly.com G/T Mathematics Homework

  9. Practice Olympiads may be assigned on Mondays and due the following week. Students are encouraged to work on long-range assignments with their families. See Sample Math Olympiad hand-out Long range projects related to units of study may also be assigned and require at-home work. G/T Mathematics Long Range Homework

  10. G/T Mathematics Mathematical Olympiads ･To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics ･To introduce important Mathematical concepts ･To teach major strategies for problem solving ･To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems ･To strengthen Mathematical intuition • To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity ･To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges

  11. G/T Mathematics Mathematical Olympiads ·Contests are taken at school November through March • All HCPSS Elementary Schools participate. ·Each contest consists of five non-routine problems. ·Every problem requires careful mathematical thinking and has a time limit. ·Each student, working alone, scores 1 point for each correct answer. Thus, a student may score up to 25 points per year. ·Calculators are not permitted.

  12. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN (NAGC) • MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’s Vision 2018 • NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS (NCTM) Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program • NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF SOCIAL STUDIES (NCSS) • NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH (NCTE) NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (NSTA) ALIGNMENT

  13. III II G/T Research Investigations & CreativeProductions I Advanced-level Content & Skills G/T Instructional Seminars G/T Enrichment Units And G/T Content Classes Exploratory Experiences Students as Consumers of Knowledge Students as Producers of Knowledge Ascending Levels of Intellectual Challenge

  14. The G/T Education Program goals are to: • Accelerate the achievement of students who participate in the G/T Education Program. • Increase successful participation of underrepresented populations of students in G/T Education Program offerings. • Develop a highly qualified professional staff. • Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for G/T Education Program communication and community involvement.

  15. Elementary G/T Education Program Instructional Services • G/T Curriculum Extension Units-Grades 2-5 • Math Enrichment • G/T Instructional Seminars • Kindergarten Talent Development and Talent Spotting Lessons in Grade 1

  16. G/T Curriculum Extension Units • Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading, writing, & thinking skills • Aligned with the classroom curriculum through tiered assignments and tasks. • 2 CEUs per grade per year lasting approximately 12 – 15 weeks each • Each unit requires two hours of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher • Multiple criteria used for the selection process

  17. College and Career Ready Standards Connections Advanced Level Reading Connections Advanced Level Writing Connections Multiple Intelligences Connections Multicultural Connections G/T CURRICULUM EXTENSION UNIT FRAMEWORK Advanced Level Research Skills Advanced Level Thinking Skills Professional Product & Presentation Technology Connections Evaluation

  18. G/T Curriculum Extension Units Grade INTERDISCIPLINARY UNITS 2 Archaeology*, Transportation 3 Weather, World Cultures 4 Space, The Colonies 5 Authenticity, Ocean Systems

  19. G/T Instructional Seminars • Designed to develop advanced-level skills in an area of interest for students • Offerings vary based on the needs of the students and grade-level teams • Each unit requires weekly instruction with the • G/T Resource Teacher • Students self-select based on their interest in the topic

  20. G/T Instructional Seminars2014-15 Offerings Grade 2 – TBD Grade 3 – Unbind the Mind (Logic) Grade 4 – Code Breakers, Rubik’s Cube, Going Green in Maryland, Computer Science 101 Grade 5 – Rubik’s Cube, Fantasy Football, Stock Market Game

  21. G/T Volunteer Opportunities Parent Reps: Two parents needed as parent reps Join HCPSSnews, select GT as if selecting a school Meetings about 5 times a year Learn about advanced-level offerings that are available through the Gifted and Talented Program and give your feedback Classroom Volunteers

  22. For additional information: • Schedule a conference with the G/T Resource Teacher at your school. • For district information, consult the HCPSS • G/T brochure & website. www.hcpss.org/gtp • For national information on gifted education, consult the NAGC website. www.nagc.org

  23. Questions?

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