Friday, November 19, 2010
The holidays are fast approaching and my preparations include choosing the perfect photo Christmas card to send to friends and family. Once a year these special personalized cards give me the opportunity to update others about my family, including my two beautiful daughters. This year is special because it is my daughter Lyla's first Christmas. I plan to personalize this years card with family photos and a special message. The perfect card can be found at http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery . Have you ordered your holiday cards yet? If not check it out because there are tons to choose from and I'm sure you will be pleased with the large variety of options, formats, and great quality. I can't wait to show you the awesome Christmas card I create using the creative ideas and formats available at Shutterfly. This holiday season use your favorite photos to create your very own personalized Christmas card and your friends and family will also enjoy watching your family grow.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Nov. 1 - 5
MATH UPDATES
Presented by Velvet Simington
Intended Curriculum vs. Implemented Curriculum
“The opportunity to learn has the strongest relationship with student achievement.”
What Works in Schools, ASCD
Ø Intended Curriculum – SCOS
Ø Implemented Curriculum – What is delivered by the teacher
Ø Attained Curriculum – What is actually learned by the students
The Intended Curriculum and the Implemented Curriculum need to be correlated to be most effective. Textbooks are usually the barrier between the Intended and Implemented Curriculums.
Things to keep in mind as you are planning your instruction:
Presented by Velvet Simington
Intended Curriculum vs. Implemented Curriculum
“The opportunity to learn has the strongest relationship with student achievement.”
What Works in Schools, ASCD
Ø Intended Curriculum – SCOS
Ø Implemented Curriculum – What is delivered by the teacher
Ø Attained Curriculum – What is actually learned by the students
The Intended Curriculum and the Implemented Curriculum need to be correlated to be most effective. Textbooks are usually the barrier between the Intended and Implemented Curriculums.
Things to keep in mind as you are planning your instruction:
We are still using the 2003 SCOS
Be intentional in your classroom activities.
Know your SCOS! Teach your SCOS in depth before you extend into concepts that are not in the SCOS.
Are these “natural extensions” necessary, i.e., taking away time that could be spent going deeper into a concept?
Use Indicators and Descriptors if you have questions about how to use items in instruction. DPI Resources
Has your grade level “unpacked the standards”? Are you aware of what you are actually teaching and what needs to be taught?
Get Ready 2012-2013!
The Core Standards for ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science will all go into effect with the 2012-2013 school year.
Common Core Standards – Operational 2012-2013
From NCDPI: “The new standards define the knowledge and skills students should have throughout their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school fully prepared for college and careers. The standards:
· are aligned with college and work expectations;
· are clear, understandable and consistent;
· include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;
· build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;
· are informed by other top-performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in a global economy and society; and
· are evidence- and research-based.”
Useful links for learning more about the Core!!
North Carolina Adopts Common Core State Standards
Timeline for Change
Common Core State Standards Initiative
The Core Standards for ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science will all go into effect with the 2012-2013 school year.
Common Core Standards – Operational 2012-2013
From NCDPI: “The new standards define the knowledge and skills students should have throughout their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school fully prepared for college and careers. The standards:
· are aligned with college and work expectations;
· are clear, understandable and consistent;
· include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;
· build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;
· are informed by other top-performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in a global economy and society; and
· are evidence- and research-based.”
Useful links for learning more about the Core!!
North Carolina Adopts Common Core State Standards
Timeline for Change
Common Core State Standards Initiative
Reminders
CogAT Testing for 2nd Grade – November 3-5, 5th Grade on Nov. 5
ITBS Testing for 2nd Grade – Nov. 15-17, 5th Grade on Nov. 16
ITBS Testing for 2nd Grade – Nov. 15-17, 5th Grade on Nov. 16
Social Studies Updates
By: Patty Grant
The social studies standards are being revised. Click here for links:
K-2 Social Studies
3-5 Social Studies
Questions:
How can we integrate social studies into our day?
How do we integrate social studies into our day?
The strands will be Civics & Government, Geography, History, Economics, and Culture. Global Connections are woven through each strand.
K-3 Focus
Ability to demonstrate chronological thinking
By: Patty Grant
The social studies standards are being revised. Click here for links:
K-2 Social Studies
3-5 Social Studies
Questions:
How can we integrate social studies into our day?
How do we integrate social studies into our day?
The strands will be Civics & Government, Geography, History, Economics, and Culture. Global Connections are woven through each strand.
K-3 Focus
Ability to demonstrate chronological thinking
Ability to think like a historian by asking questions that historians ask
Grade 3 introduces the five themes of geography.
Grade 4
NC pre-colonial through reconstruction
Draw parallels to contemporary issues and their historical origins.
Grade 5
US history form pre-colonial through reconstruction
Canada and Mexico removed
New Structure
There will be Essential Standards, not goals and objectives
There will be a reduced number of standards
More conceptual thinking
Strands begin with verbs (Explain, Identify, Clarify, etc) to reflect higher order thinking skills
Have an opinion???
Feedback will be accepted at DPI until Nov. 10. Send your feedback to DPI but let Patti Grant know you sent something so that she will have a record that teachers in WSFCS did indeed respond. North Carolina’s State Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction will receive public comment and create an operational roll-out plan for the fall of 2012. Comments are being received at commoncore@dpi.state.nc.us.
Grade 3 introduces the five themes of geography.
Grade 4
NC pre-colonial through reconstruction
Draw parallels to contemporary issues and their historical origins.
Grade 5
US history form pre-colonial through reconstruction
Canada and Mexico removed
New Structure
There will be Essential Standards, not goals and objectives
There will be a reduced number of standards
More conceptual thinking
Strands begin with verbs (Explain, Identify, Clarify, etc) to reflect higher order thinking skills
Have an opinion???
Feedback will be accepted at DPI until Nov. 10. Send your feedback to DPI but let Patti Grant know you sent something so that she will have a record that teachers in WSFCS did indeed respond. North Carolina’s State Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction will receive public comment and create an operational roll-out plan for the fall of 2012. Comments are being received at commoncore@dpi.state.nc.us.
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