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Welcome to Target! 2011-2012

Welcome to Target! 2011-2012. Eastvalley Target Team Mrs. Sarah Covington Mrs. Stephanie Clatterbaugh. A Typical Target Day. Critical thinking through problem solving, brainteasers Creative thinking

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Welcome to Target! 2011-2012

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  1. Welcome to Target!2011-2012 Eastvalley Target Team Mrs. Sarah Covington Mrs. Stephanie Clatterbaugh

  2. A Typical Target Day • Critical thinking through problem solving, brainteasers • Creative thinking • Unit activities such as research, discussion, simulation, practical investigation/experimentation, product generation • Hands-On Equations (in grades 3-5) • Technology integration

  3. Cognitive Growth Strand • Convergent Thinking: Students will reason logically. • Divergent Thinking: Students will think creatively to generate innovative ideas. • Evaluative Thinking: Students will evaluate and solve authentic problems. • Relationships and Connections: Students will make relationships and connections among various topics.

  4. Affective Growth Strand • Self-Reflection • Respect for Others • Self-Directed Learner

  5. Sample Brainteaser: Convergent Thinking

  6. Sample Brainteaser: Analytical

  7. Hands-On Equations and Primary Balance Scales • Hands-On-Equations: Visual and kinesthetic system of teaching algebraic concepts as early as third grade • Prepares students for understanding algebraic problems • Uses game pieces consisting of pawns and numbered cubes • Primary Balance Scales: Students use a hands-on approach to creating equal and balanced number sentences

  8. Target Progress Assessment

  9. Continuation Criteria • Acceptable progress defined as a majority of 2’s and/or 3’s in core areas of the report card in grades 1-3 and “Meets Expectations” on core areas of the CRCT • Acceptable progress defined as a minimum average of 80 in grades 4-5 across the core subjects of reading, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies • Student not maintaining satisfactory performance during grading period will be placed on probation for remaining school year • Student removed from program at end of probation period if criteria not met during that marking period • Removal and re-entry criteria-either by parent or teacher

  10. Expectations • Task commitment • Personal best • Unit Projects and GBRs • Cooperation • Individual accountability • Homework (Reading Blog & Returning Target Tally signed) • http://eastvalley.typepad.com/target/

  11. Possible Changes • New students • New classes • Change of teachers • Change of day

  12. Home/School Communication • Blog • Target Tally • E-mail • Phone calls • Conferences

  13. Curriculum • Process focused • Interdisciplinary • Grade 1: P.A.C.E. (Primary Math, Affective Learning, Convergent Thinking, and Extension Lessons) • Grade 2-3:Puzzled By the Past • Grades 4-5:Predators of the Aquatic Biome

  14. Prevailing Practices • Gifted students should not be expected to make up missed regular classroom work or homework on scheduled Target day • Target homework permitted on Target day

  15. Resources for Parents • Raisin’ Brains: Surviving My Smart Family, by Karen L.J. Isaacson • Hoagies Gifted Education Page • SENG • www.puzzles.com • www.braingle.com (Must register, but don’t fear…) • www.mindware.com • http://www.gagc.org/

  16. Q & A Any questions? • Eligibility • Characteristics • Expectations • Assessment • Communication • Curriculum Please complete the parent/student information form. Thank you for coming.  We are excited to teach your child!

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