MAPS Testing
There is a new testing system being employed by the district this year. MAP stands for Measures of Academic Progress. These tests will be taken beginning next week, in the areas of Language, Reading, and Math. Students will take a series of multiple choice tests in each area on the computer. The program computes a score, which is then placed along a continuum to show each student's individual progress. It will even be able to show what particular areas each student excels at, and the areas in which they may need some additional support. We are hopeful that this new system will make our instruction for our students even better!
Subject Update:
- Spelling - Due to MAPS testing, there will be no spelling lesson.
- English - Students will recognize the importance of commas when we read, "Eats, Shoots, and Leaves." Then they will learn different ways to use commas correctly. Students will also learn how to write interjections.
- Mrs. Strong's Reading Group will continue to work on identifying main idea and supporting details with various texts. Students will also continue their "word work" with homophones and homographs.
- Science - The students are learning how energy transfers from one organism to another in food chains and food webs. Also, please notice a green packet of information sent home with your child Friday. It explains how to collect and prepare leaves for a special fall leaf project we will complete in a few weeks. Leaves are due October 18!
- Social Studies - We will learn how more English colonies were eventually established because people left England in search of religious freedom.
- Mrs. Strong's Math Class - The students will review about metric measurement and scientific notation, and learn about multiplying decimals. *NOTE: There are many new concepts being taught in this chapter. I am trying to break it into three different sections to assess student understanding throughout the chapter before getting to the final test. Several students struggled on our first (open note) homework review. You may want to check in with your child to find out how they are moving along in this chapter.
Mark Your Calendar:
Oct. 11 - No School (Columbus Day)
Oct. 12 - MAPS Test: Language Arts
Oct. 15 - MAPS Test: Reading
Oct. 20 - Early Dismissal (11:00 a.m.)
Oct. 21 - MAPS Test: Math
