Multi-age 3-4 Curr presentation.pptx

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MULTIAGE 3-4Mast Way School


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OVERVIEW

Introduction

What is Multiage?

Common Multiage Questions

Curriculum Overview

UA SchedulePreferred method of Communication

Website

NECAP Testing (October 1-9)

Websites and Blogs

Parent Conferences


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PHILOSOPHY

Every child can learn and has the right to do so at their own pace

Learning is a continuum rather than a series of steps

Diversity is not only a reality but is something to be embraced

By purposefully structuring a class to include a span of ages we take

advantage of the resulting diversity Atmosphere of nurturing

Supporting each individual child as to their own complex set of needs


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WHATISMULTIAGEEDUCATION? Multiage classrooms include groups of students blended from two or

more age levels

Same teacher for two or more year.

Multiage classrooms maximize the benefits and interaction among

students of various ages.

Teacher encourages students to help each other and to learn together.

The classroom is child centered and theme-based, with integrated

curricula.

Hands-on projects and experiences help to meet objectives.

Less time is spent each year getting to know the individual strengths of

students -teachers and students jump right in.

The focus on individual students helps special needs children know thatthey can fit

Challenges talented children

Lets kids grow into responsibility over a two-year span.


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ISTHEMULTIAGECLASSROOMBETTERFORSOME

CHILDREN, BUTNOTFOROTHERS?

A child-centered approach is good for all children. In the multiageclassroom, children progress at their own pace, view themselves as

successful, learn from their peers without competition, and have the

opportunity to mentor.

Common Questions About Multiage


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WILLMYCHILDMISSOUTONANYOFTHE 3RDOR 4TH

GRADEUNITS?

No, your child will not miss out on any units of study in either 3rd or 4thgrade.

We alternate science and social studies curriculum each year so that no

child misses any units of study, special events or field trips.

Science Social Studies

Electricity NH Geography

NH Animals NH History

Light and Sound NH Government

Rocks and

Minerals

Famous NH

Residents

Health

2013-2014 4th Grade Curriculum 2014-20153rd Grade Curriculum

Science Social Studies

Nature Walks Community

Matter Presidents/

Elections

Magnets Countries

Animal

Classification

Immigration

Health U.S. Geography

Force and

Motion

Geography/Map

Skills


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DOWESKIP CURRICULUM?

Absolutely NOT! Your third grader will get the third

grade curriculum and your fourth grader will get the

fourth grade curriculum. Differentiation will occur inorder to meet the needs of each child.

All curriculum is aligned with the New Hampshire

State Standards and the Common Core.


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WILLTHEOLDERANDGIFTEDSTUDENTSBE

CHALLENGEDINAMULTIAGECLASSROOM?

Yes. A multiage classroom can be a challenging

environment with many opportunities for advanced

students. The multiage setting has a high ceiling on the

curriculum to reflect the needs of the wide range of

abilities.

Social and emotional benefits are also apparent through

mentoring and modeling, older children gain confidence

and increase their self-esteem.


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WILLTHEREBEANYABILITYGROUPINGIN

THECLASSROOMS?

Yes, grouping can occur in a multiage classroom.

These groupings are flexible and based on tasks or

learning objectives. Students can move in and out

of these groups as their needs are met. Groups can

be based on the students level of achievement ona specific concept or skill. They can also be formed

based on interests, social needs or other criteria.


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Children attend their special classes together as a

community; they are not separated by grade

level.

How are art, music and physical education

accommodated?

McCormick

Monday Gym

Tuesday Gym Band

Wednesday Art Chorus

Thursday Music

Friday Library Band

Webb

Monday Library

Tuesday Art Band

Wednesday Gym Chorus

Thursday Gym

Friday Music Band


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WHATABOUTTHERECESSANDLUNCHSCHEDULE?

We set a recess/lunch schedule at the beginning of the schoolyear. This schedule is followed. We do not arbitrarily choose

when our students eat.

We create the lunch/recess schedule so that our classes get

to see their grade at least twice a week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

12:40-1:30 12:15-1:05 12:40-1:30 12:15-1:05 12:40-1:30

2012-2013 Lunch Schedule


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WHATHAPPENSWHENMYCHILDGOESFROM

THEMULTIAGECLASSROOMTOTHEMIDDLE

SCHOOL?

Experience has shown that children who are in multiage classroomsare confident learners and adapt quickly to same-age classrooms.

They have had time to see themselves as competent learners in the

multiage classroom and can therefore easily adjust to the single

graded middle school.


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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Learning by Doing. We believe children learn best when theyare actively engaged with their environment.

Learning involves Collaboration. Collaboration betweenstudents and teachers and among the students themselvesshould occur frequently. Children will be given opportunities to

work independently, in pairs and in small groups. When learningcan be enhanced through collaboration, the children areencouraged to work together and support one another aslearners.

Students need to make Choices about their Learning. Ourclassrooms are structured in such a way that children have the

opportunity to make some choices about their learning. Whenchoices are part of the classroom environment children takeresponsibility for their work, invest more time and effort and arewilling to revise and work harder to improve.


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READING

Reading

Our goal in teaching reading is for each child to love to read. Most children enjoy doingsomething in which they find success. We hope to encourage each child's love of reading byhelping him/her to develop the requisite skills and by providing a variety of exciting, richliterature. Every child will read many times each day.

We use a combination of direct reading strategy instruction, chapter books, picture books,journal responding, centers, computers, silent reading time, literature circles, individual student-teacher conferences, small and large group readings, and class lessons to teach reading.Reading skills are taught in large and small group settings and within individual conferences.

Literature Theme Studies

During the year we will be focusing on a variety of genre/theme units. As students learn thecharacteristics of each genre or theme they will be exposed to many different authors and theirstyles of writing. Each unit takes approximately one month and promotes critical and creativethinking skills as well as integration of other curriculum areas. The theme units we will work onthis year will be nonfiction, myths, biographies, science fiction/fantasy.

Literature CirclesLiterature circles are something that we began several years ago and have enjoyed doing each

year. They are a form of a book discussion group. The children are clustered into groups of fivebased on their interest in a particular book. Each child has a specific job to focus on duringeach assigned reading.


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WRITING

Writing Workshop

Writing is taught using a multiple step process involving brainstorming, drafting,revising, proofreading, conferencing, and publishing. The children are encouragedto share their writing often. Sharing is done each day during conferences withteachers and peers and whole group sharing. It is through conferencing andsharing that the children develop as good confident writers.

Throughout the year we will explore different kinds of writing and the styles of ourfavorite authors. The children will experiment with writing in their writers notebooksand within the daily writing workshop. Writing skills and the craft of writing aretaught through small and large groups as well as individual conferences.

Writer's Notebook

Each student in the class has a writer's notebook. The writer's notebook is a toolthat all writers should have. It is a place for students to experiment with language

and ideas. A place to collect their thoughts, observations, stories, poems,beginnings, endings, questions, dialogue, memories, lists, and anything that mayinspire them. It is a place to store all these things for future exploration. Studentswill occasionally use their notebooks for quick-writes and other writing warm-upactivities.


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SPELLING

Children learn a great deal about spelling through

reading, and writing provides the authentic purpose

for learning about spelling. We also use the

SOURCEBOOK for Teaching Spelling and Word

Skills by Rebecca Sitton to teach skills in phonics,word origins, spelling rules, etc. This program

focuses on learning the words that are most

frequently found in writing. Your child will study

words to learn each week that include up to 5 corewords (based on the preview/pretest) and words

that she or he misspelled in her or his writing.


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MATH

Our goal in teaching math is to challenge, motivate andengage children in mathematical experiences. We want themto enjoy math and to see its importance in their world. Byhaving students use manipulatives, computers, literature, thearts, and journals we hope to address each child'sdevelopmental level. Basic facts will be readdressed and

mastery is the ultimate goal. Computation will be reviewedand expanded. Problem solving is an important part of ourmath program. The children will be working with many typesof problem solving strategies and we will offer some fun, butchallenging problem solving projects throughout the year.Expressing math ideas and processes in writing is also anessential part of our classroom.

We will use a combination of whole group instruction, smallfocus groups, and individual student meetings. Sometimesstudents will work on math individually and other timescooperatively.


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SCIENCEAND SOCIAL STUDIES

We use a thematic approach in much of ourteaching. The themes mostly come from thescience and social studies curriculum. Wetraditionally begin the year with a social studies

theme such as mapping and New Hampshire.

Research skills are an important part of ourscience and social studies teaching. During theyear we teach the children a variety of research

methods. We also integrate reading, language, thearts, and math into the units. The goal is to create alearning environment where the children are usingall of their skills to find information and represent itin a clear way.


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HOMEWORK

Each Friday we will send home a homework packet with all the work forthe week. The completed packet is due back at school the followingThursday. Homework will include work from different subjects includingmath, spelling, vocabulary, language, and writing. Also included in theweekly packet will be a reading log. I have included Saturday andSunday on the log in case your child chooses to read on thosedays. Students are expected to read for a minimum of 20 minutes four

times a week. With their homework in a packet and the reading logattached they can do their homework whenever they choose during theweek.

We ask that you please read all assignments carefully so that you cansupport your child in their homework responsibilities. Although childrenneed to practice some independence in completing their homework, I do

encourage parent involvement in the following ways: Proofreading any written assignment with your child and have them correct it.

Have your child check over math work. It is reasonable to use a calculator tocheck larger computation problems.

Curriculum Overview Chart 2013-2014


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September October November December January February March April May June

Math

3rd

4th

Unit 1

Routines and

Assessment

Unit 1

Geometry

Unit 2:

Addition &

Subtraction

Unit 2

Data

Unit 3:

Measurement

Unit 3

Mult/Div &

Algebra

Unit 4

Multiplication

Unit 4

Decimals

Unit 5

Place Value

Mid-Year

Assessment

Unit 5

Big Numbers

Unit 6

Geometry

Unit 6

Division

Angles

Unit 7

Multiplication

and Division

Unit 7

Fractions

Unit 8

Fractions

Unit 8

Perimeter &

Area

Unit 9

Multiplication/Di

vision

Challenges

Unit 9

Fractions,

Decimals, %

Unit 10

Measuremt

Data

End of Year

Assessment

Unit 10

Reflections &

Symmetry

Reading BenchmarksSetting Up

Reading

Workshop

Note and Notice

Reading

Journals

Focus on

Characters

Nonfiction

(all about)

Benchmarks

Nonfiction

(narrative)

Fantasy Humor Traditional

Literature

(tall tales,

fables)

Literature

Circles

Benchmarks

Literature

Circles

Writing RoutinesIllustration Study

Narrative

Realistic Fiction

Independent

Fiction Projects

Opinion

Personal Essays

Persuasive

Essays

Informational

Writing

Historical

Research, Note

taking, Writing

Opinion

Writing About

Reading:

Literary

Essays

Compare &

Contrast

Essays

Shakespeare

Projects

Science

Light and Sound Electricity CircuitBoards

Rocks &Minerals

Lamprey River LampreyRiver

Social

Studies

NH facts, maps NH Symbols Colonial Life in

NH

Colonial Life in

NH

Famous NH

People

NH

Government Geography

Field TripsGreat Bay

Discovery

Sept. 26

York

Village

Dec. 4 or 5

State House

Historical

Museum

May 14

Newcastle 4th

gr only picnic

Special

Events

Nature walk/trails

Set up blog

School GardenHarvesting

Art for Water Art

Project

Oct. 24

Wax Museum School Garden

Planting

Shakespeare

Play

Curriculum Overview Chart 2013 2014


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OVERVIEW

Introduction

What is Multiage?

Common Multiage Questions

Curriculum Overview

UA SchedulePreferred method of Communication

Website

NECAP Testing (October 1-9)

Websites and Blogs

Parent Conferences


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MULTIAGE 3-4Mast Way School

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Multi-age 3-4 Curr presentation.pptx