STAR and AR (Reading) – Objective: Students will maintain 85% Accelerated Reader average at their reading level and show growth.
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Read at reading level.
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Monitor reading at home.
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Monitor AR tests.
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Take tests.
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Examine reading record and STAR report at conferences.
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Analyze STAR data.
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2. Reading Log (Reading) – Objective: Students will read grade appropriate number of minutes each week.
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Teacher
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Read and record minutes.
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Monitor and sign reading log/agenda.
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Create and monitor reading logs.
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Take home reading logs/agenda for parent signature.
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Provide and encourage reading opportunities.
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Send home logs/agenda and check for signatures.
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Weekly Reading Minutes:
3rd – 60 minutes
4th – 90 minutes
5th – 120 minutes
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Provide an appropriate setting and allow time for reading.
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3. Newsletters (Reading and Math) – Objective: Newsletters and parents conferences will be effective communication tools between home and school.
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Parent
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Take home weekly newsletter and give to parent.
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Read newsletter and sign weekly folder.
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Create informative weekly newsletter and send home completed class work.
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Take home Policy and Compact.
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Read, sign, and return Policy; keep Compact at home as a guide.
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Discuss Policy and Compact at conference; send Policy and Compact home.
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4. Workshops (Reading and Math) – Objective: School will provide workshop opportunities for parents to learn about reading and math activities/programs with which the children participate.
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Teacher
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Take home information regarding reading and math workshops and encourage parents to attend.
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Attend and actively participate in workshops and provide feedback.
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Develop and participate in reading and math workshops; invite and encourage parents to attend workshops.
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5. Multiplication Facts (Math) – Objective: Students will achieve a grade appropriate set score on timed multiplication tests.
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Teacher
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Study flash cards.
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Provide flash cards (will be created in workshop).
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Help create flash cards in class or during workshop.
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Review multiplication quizzes and class work with parents.
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Review multiplication quizzes and class work with child.
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Monitor and assess timed multiplication tests and maintain motivational charts.
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Complete additional practice as needed.
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Rehearse math facts with student.
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Provide additional practice as needed and utilize technology (Ex: Math Facts in a Flash)
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6. Problem Solving (Math) – Objective: Students will apply problem solving skills to everyday life situations.
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Teacher
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Maintain a math journal.
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Post a listing of key math terms.
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Practice writing their own word problems.
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Assist child in writing his/her own word problems.
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Share student created problems.
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Utilize various problem solving strategies.
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Assist child with problem solving homework practice.
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Utilize graphic organizers for problem solving.
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