Welcome to TARGET

1. Welcome to TARGET 3rd– 5th Grades Mary Jo Groeneveld Ashley Dorsey Anna Dickinson

2. Is interested Has good ideas Learns with ease 6-8 repetitions for mastery Good memorizer Answers the questions asked by teacher Enjoys straightforward presentation Is pleased with his/her learning THE BRIGHT CHILD Is highly curious Has wild, silly ideas Already knows 1-2 repetitions for mastery Good guesser Discusses in detail, elaborates Thrives on complexity of issues Is highly self-critical THE GIFTED CHILD Learning Characteristics of Children

3. Fixed Mindset …think that “they are the way they are” and will often avoid challenges and stick to what they know they can do well

4. Growth Mindset …believe that intelligence can be developed, that the brain is like a muscle that can be trained. This leads to the desire to improve.

5. Our Target Program CCGPS + ALP standards = Target

7. Gifted Standards (the “what” we are teaching/assessing) • Cognitive Growth Strand • Critical Thinking • Convergent Thinking • Algebraic Thinking • Divergent Thinking • Evaluative Thinking • Relationships and Connections • Affective Growth Strand • Communication • Collaboration • Self-Reflection • Respect for Others • Self-Directed Learner

8. Cognitive Growth Strand • Critical Thinking • Students will utilize higher order reasoning and reflect upon their thinking • Convergent Thinking • Students will reason logically • using induction, deduction, • and abduction. • Divergent Thinking • Students will think creatively to generate innovative ideas, products, or solutions to problems

9. Cognitive Growth Strand Evaluative Thinking Students will evaluate and solve a variety of authentic problems. Relationships and Connections Students will make relationship and connections among various topics and disciplines.

10. Affective Growth Strand Self-Reflection Students will reflect upon their innate and developed abilities. Respect for Others Students will respectful members of their communities. Self-Directed Learner Students will be self-directed learners. Communication Students will interact and exchange ideas, feelings, information, thoughts, and knowledge with others. Collaboration Students will work toward a common goal with shared accountability for the final outcome.

11. Typical Target Day Cognitive Growth Activities • Problem Solving • Hands On Equations • Creative Thinking • Brainstorming Affective Growth Activities • Goal setting • Collaboration with other students • Learning Styles • Communication with others • Self-Reflection • Inquiry • Research • Connections • Debate

13. Spring Unit:

15. Target Student Expectations • Has necessary materials • Has completed assignments • Returns signed papers (Tally) in a timely manner • Is prepared to work when class begins • Demonstrates independent learning

16. Communication • Target Tallies • E-mail • Progress reports

17. Tally:

18. Progress Report:

19. 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

20. Q & A