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Bulldog Mathematics. Curriculum Exploration Student Led Conferences. Math Grade 3 27.8 Grade 4 48.6 Grade 5 38.6 Grade 6 38.4 Grade 7 38.2 Grade 8 28.1 Algebra 80.8
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Bulldog Mathematics Curriculum Exploration Student Led Conferences
Math Grade 3 27.8 Grade 4 48.6 Grade 5 38.6 Grade 6 38.4 Grade 7 38.2 Grade 8 28.1 Algebra 80.8 Among the best 10 of 31 performing schools in WCPS. 2nd highest performing middle school in WCPS. GRA is 1 of 5 schools to Exceed Growth Expectations) Reading Grade 3 33.3 Grade 4 37.4 Grade 5 35.6 Grade 6 48.5 Grade 7 44.1 Grade 8 40.6 Science (Above State Average) Grade 5 50.5 Grade 8 70.8 2013-2014 Test Data 42.3% of Students Proficient –Exceeds Growth ExpectationMajority of percentages are close to state average.
Major concepts to be taught: • 1st Nine Weeks: Place value; addition and subtraction strategies • 2nd Nine Weeks: Money; 2 and 3-digit addition and subtraction • 3rd Nine Weeks: 2 and 3-digit addition and subtraction; time; measurement • 4th Nine Weeks: Geometry; Data (graphing)
Grade Level Expectations • 4 Major Focus Areas of 2nd Grade Math: • Extending understanding of base-ten notation (place value) • Building fluency with addition and subtraction • Using standard units of measurement • Describing and analyzing shapes • STAR MATH Expectations *To allow for summer regression
Home/School Connection: • Suggested Websites for practice: • http://www.mathplayground.com/math_manipulatives.html • http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/mathematics/ebook_assets/vmf/VMF-Interface.html • http://www.thinkingblocks.com/ • http://www.ixl.com/ • http://jmathpage.com/JIMSProbabilitypage.html • http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/math1-3/virtualmanipulatives.html Free Math Online Manipulatives • http://www.mathplayground.com/math_manipulatives.html • http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/mathematics/ebook_assets/vmf/VMF-Interface.html • http://www.thinkingblocks.com/ • http://www.ixl.com/ • http://jmathpage.com/JIMSProbabilitypage.html • http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/math1-3/virtualmanipulatives.html It is beneficial for all students to practice mental math on a daily basis. They need to add, subtract, multiply, and divide without a calculator on a daily basis. This can be done during dinner, while driving to town, as a game instead of watching T.V. or playing video games, etc.
Fundraising Made Easy • Apply for a Target School Reward Card – it is like your bank card and the school receives a percentage of the purchase and you receive a discount for using the card. Apply when you check out. It is very easy. • Apply for a Harris Teeter School Reward Card – Apply, use, and the school receives a percentage of the purchases made. • Our recent fundraiser did not meet the schoolwide goal set. However, students reaching their goal will be given a party prior to Christmas break.