Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Word Problems
Many students are having trouble with word problems. When this happens at home, please remind your student about the 4 step problem solving method.
1. Write down what you know - what details are given to you? What is the problem you are trying to solve?
2. Make a plan to solve - how are you going to do it?
3. Solve the problem
4. Check your work!
This is exactly what I tell them in class. If a student asks me for help, I will not help them until they have completed the first step. Usually, after they do that, they don't need any additional help. I hope this helpful!
1. Write down what you know - what details are given to you? What is the problem you are trying to solve?
2. Make a plan to solve - how are you going to do it?
3. Solve the problem
4. Check your work!
This is exactly what I tell them in class. If a student asks me for help, I will not help them until they have completed the first step. Usually, after they do that, they don't need any additional help. I hope this helpful!
Tutoring
Dear Parents,
Tutoring will begin next Monday, September 26th. I will offer tutoring after school (3:00-3:45) on Mondays and during lunch recess Tuesday through Friday; I have lunch recess duty on Mondays. If your child is struggling with math or reading concepts, please think about asking your child to give up one recess a week to get help.
Each time your child stays after school for tutoring, I need a note in the agenda, or an email giving your permission for them to stay; a phone call is not enough. Please keep in mind that this is not a homework club. I will be reviewing concepts that you or I think your student needs extra help in.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. If your child stays after school, we will meet you in the front of the school, near the flag pole, at 3:45 for pickup. Thank you for your support in your child’s learning.
Tutoring will begin next Monday, September 26th. I will offer tutoring after school (3:00-3:45) on Mondays and during lunch recess Tuesday through Friday; I have lunch recess duty on Mondays. If your child is struggling with math or reading concepts, please think about asking your child to give up one recess a week to get help.
Each time your child stays after school for tutoring, I need a note in the agenda, or an email giving your permission for them to stay; a phone call is not enough. Please keep in mind that this is not a homework club. I will be reviewing concepts that you or I think your student needs extra help in.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. If your child stays after school, we will meet you in the front of the school, near the flag pole, at 3:45 for pickup. Thank you for your support in your child’s learning.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Curriculum Night is Thursday!
Just a reminder that this Thursday, September 15th is Curriculum Night. Please come to our classroom from 7:00 to 7:30 to discover what your students will be learning this year. I hope everyone can make it!
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