Mrs. Bice’s Third GradeMrs. Bice’s Third GradeCurriculum NightCurriculum Night

My Philosophy

Learning should be fun – when at all possible.

Enthusiasm for learning Build understanding through doing Differentiation – developmental level,

process or product.

Mission

We the student’s in Mrs. Bice’s 3rd grade class will work hard to pass the EOG’s and be prepared for 4th grade. We will do this by listening, paying attention, working hard, and always doing our best!

Expectations

Independent and responsible individuals NC Standard Course of Study Gateway year

Essential Curriculum

LearnNC.org Brochure given at Open House

Assessment Cycles

One Baseline Assessment 2 Predictive Assessments A common formative assessment (CFA)

between the Predictive Assessments Math Pre-tests for individual units Quizzes End of Unit Math tests Reading and Spelling tests EOG

Math

Using math pre-tests for individual units allows me to adjust for learning differences. (Remediation, Skill Practice, and Enrichment.)

Hawks time Scaffolding on math tests; retest or redo Accelerated Math

Reading

Scott Foresman Reading Street – Weekly reading selections with skill and comprehension tests

Accelerated Reader Reading Logs Book Clubs for differentiation

Homework Policy

On time (before the completion of announcements on day due)

Late - after announcements and the following day. Should still be completed even if late.

Responsibility vs. accuracy Returning to school for work Parent involvement in student work

ISS Grading Scale

A = 93 -100 B = 85 – 92 C = 77 – 84 D = 70 – 76 F = 69 and below 69 is the lowest grade I give unless the assignment is

not turned in at all. A zero will then be given. Please discuss your expectations with your child; letter

vs. number. Grades and averaging are new concepts. Any grade below a 77 can be corrected. The highest

grade that will be given is a 77.

21st Century Learners

Goal: To teach and prepare our children to utilize technology in a competitive global society.

Accelerated Reader / Math Blogs Websites to build background for weekly stories Multiplication fact practice online Newsletter online Vocabulary & spelling on web page Parent & student resources on web page Tutorials for math on web page Video taping for presentations and projects PowerPoint presentations; mine & theirs

Communication Email Handwritten notes

Transportation changes Absences (now available online as well)

Planner Newsletter (online) Weekly Folders Phone through school Conferences

Definitely at the end of 1st & 3rd quarters Whenever progress does not meet expectations

Web page

Absences

It is very difficult to make up missed instruction time especially if your child struggles with any particular subject.

10 tardies = 1 full absence Excused absences are outlined in the

Student Handbook.