During the parent-teacher-student conferences, many proud moments and strengths were shared. In addition, students were able to articulate their goals and next steps for improvement. Some individuals have begun to follow through with their action plans for growth, while others need to follow through with their talk.
This class does not have a regular homework program. That being said, there are certain actions that should take place on a consistent basis at home in order to consolidate learning and/or improve on learning that takes place at school. There are some ideas listed on the 'Homework' page of this site.
Recently, a Math package was sent home to be worked on for a week or so. Completing a few questions of each type per night (or so) would have been appropriate. Students were also asked to experiment with different strategies in order to develop more 'tools' for their repertoire as well as to determine which strategies are best for different numbers and problems. More students than not had difficulty following this model. The package was left until the last minute and the work was rushed in many cases.
Proper practice is vital if students hope to see improvement in their abilities and understanding. Please help support this homework model at home.
For practising Language skills at home, students are encouraged to purposely think about their reading, even when reading for enjoyment. Using stickies to jot down ideas while reading is a great strategy to focus reading using reading strategies such as visualizing, making connections, asking questions, and making predictions. Parents can ask meaningful questions beyond retell-type questions. Examples are on the 'Homework' page, and if more explanation or examples are desired, please email.
