We had our first math test last week (it should be in your child's backpack today). For most of us, this is the first real
test that we have ever taken. We had to talk for a long time about what
a test is and how you take a test. At this point in
the year, we do the tests all together and I read every question to the
crew. I also project a copy of the test on the screen at the front of
the room so the students will know where we are on the test. They fill
in the answers on their own. As they become better readers, they will
begin to read the test on their own. The tests we take in first grade
are not really the kind of thing that the students need to study for -
that will come soon enough in their educational career.
The
test consists of two parts. Part A includes those concepts that your
child should have mastered at this point and Part B includes concepts
that have been introduced but do not need to be mastered at this
point.
When marking your child's test, I simply circled items that were
incorrect, underlined directions that weren't followed and wrote a
letter "B" by numbers that were written backwards. Students also
completed an open response problem. Since this assessment is more for me to know who knows what, I don't give a grade or score. I use the results of each assessment to help me determine who needs more help
with certain concepts and who may need some enrichment around certain
concepts. I am sure that you can see those same things as you look at
your child's test.
The open response lets me know who is already able to apply skills we
have been learning and if they are able to express their thinking in
drawings and in words. This is typically very challenging for all
students at this point in the year. As we move through the year the goal
is for all students to be able to explain their mathematical thinking
and reasoning orally and in written form - either drawings or words.
Finally, you may be able to see that simply filling in
blanks was a challenge to some students. As I mentioned earlier, this
is probably the very first written test that most of the crew has ever
taken. Taking a test will become easier as we go through the year. When
I look at a student's test I am looking for understanding of a concept
rather than test-taking skills. So please don't worry if filling in
blanks was a challenge for your child. I can see if they understand a
skill and they will get better at test-taking but I usually marked those to draw your attention to them.
Important Dates
9/7 Labor Day ~ No School
9/22-9/23 ~ Fall Voyage
9/24 Day of Rest for 1st grade
9/25 No School ~ Professional Development Day for Teachers
10/2 Boot Camp
10/3-10/18 Fall Break
10/19 No School ~ Teacher Work Day
Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Showing posts with label math test. Show all posts
Showing posts with label math test. Show all posts
Monday, August 31, 2015
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Crew News August 28, 2013
More on the Math Test
Yesterday's math test came home today in the red homework folder. The test consists of two parts. Part A includes those concepts that your child should have mastered at this point and Part B includes concepts that have been introduced but do not need to be mastered at this point. Everyday Math is a spiraling curriculum which means that we are constantly reviewing and using concepts that we have previously learned.
When marking your child's test, I simply circled items that were incorrect, underlined directions that weren't followed and wrote a letter "B" by numbers that were written backwards. Students also completed a self-assessment and an open response problem. I did not make any marks on the self-assessment page.
The open response lets me know who is already able to apply skills we have been learning and if they are able to express their thinking in drawings and in words. This is typically very challenging for all students at this point in the year. As we move through the year the goal is for all students to be able to explain their mathematical thinking and reasoning orally and in written form - either drawings or words.
I use the results of each test to help me determine who needs more help with certain concepts and who may need some enrichment around certain concepts. I am sure that you can see those same things as you look at your child's test.
Finally, you may be able to see that simply taking a test by filling in blanks was a challenge to some students. As I mentioned yesterday, this is probably the very first written test that most of the crew has ever taken. Taking a test will become easier as we go through the year. When I look at a student's test I am looking for understanding of a concept rather than test-taking skills. So please don't worry if filling in blanks was a challenge for your child. I can see if they understand a skill and they will get better at test-taking.
Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Math ~ Home Link 2.1 Telephone Numbers
Library
We have library tomorrow. Please help your child remember to return his or her library books.
Yesterday's math test came home today in the red homework folder. The test consists of two parts. Part A includes those concepts that your child should have mastered at this point and Part B includes concepts that have been introduced but do not need to be mastered at this point. Everyday Math is a spiraling curriculum which means that we are constantly reviewing and using concepts that we have previously learned.
When marking your child's test, I simply circled items that were incorrect, underlined directions that weren't followed and wrote a letter "B" by numbers that were written backwards. Students also completed a self-assessment and an open response problem. I did not make any marks on the self-assessment page.
The open response lets me know who is already able to apply skills we have been learning and if they are able to express their thinking in drawings and in words. This is typically very challenging for all students at this point in the year. As we move through the year the goal is for all students to be able to explain their mathematical thinking and reasoning orally and in written form - either drawings or words.
I use the results of each test to help me determine who needs more help with certain concepts and who may need some enrichment around certain concepts. I am sure that you can see those same things as you look at your child's test.
Finally, you may be able to see that simply taking a test by filling in blanks was a challenge to some students. As I mentioned yesterday, this is probably the very first written test that most of the crew has ever taken. Taking a test will become easier as we go through the year. When I look at a student's test I am looking for understanding of a concept rather than test-taking skills. So please don't worry if filling in blanks was a challenge for your child. I can see if they understand a skill and they will get better at test-taking.
Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Math ~ Home Link 2.1 Telephone Numbers
Library
We have library tomorrow. Please help your child remember to return his or her library books.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Crew News August 27, 2013
Math Test
We had our first math test today. For most of us, this is the first real test that we have ever taken. We had to talk for a long time about what a test is and how you take a test. At this point in the year, we do the tests all together and I read every question to the crew. I also project a copy of the test on the screen at the front of the room so the students will know where we are on the test. They fill in the answers on their own. As they become better readers, they will begin to read the test on their own. The tests we take in first grade are not really the kind of thing that the students need to study for - that will come soon enough in their educational career. While it is probably not something that you want to jot in their baby book, your child did pass a huge milestone today - taking their first written test. I will send home the tests tomorrow after I have a chance to look at them.
Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Math ~ Home Link 1.14 Unit 2: Family Letter
We had our first math test today. For most of us, this is the first real test that we have ever taken. We had to talk for a long time about what a test is and how you take a test. At this point in the year, we do the tests all together and I read every question to the crew. I also project a copy of the test on the screen at the front of the room so the students will know where we are on the test. They fill in the answers on their own. As they become better readers, they will begin to read the test on their own. The tests we take in first grade are not really the kind of thing that the students need to study for - that will come soon enough in their educational career. While it is probably not something that you want to jot in their baby book, your child did pass a huge milestone today - taking their first written test. I will send home the tests tomorrow after I have a chance to look at them.
Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Math ~ Home Link 1.14 Unit 2: Family Letter
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Crew News September 4, 2012
Reading for Enjoyment
On Friday we had a chance to just read for fun. We got out some of our favorite book collections: Elephant and Piggie books, Fly Guy books, Bear books, Dr. Seuss books, Henry and Mudge books, Little Critter books, Fancy Nancy books, Pinkalicious books, books about bugs and insects. We read and read and read. We shared our favorites with our friends. I have posted 2 videos below for you to see what it looked like and hear what it sounds like - reading time at the beginning of the year in first grade is not very quiet but it is fun. Just look at how engaged they are in their books. (If you get this post by email, you will need to go directly to our crew blog to be able to view the videos.)
More on the Math Test
Last Friday's math test came home today in the blue homework folder. The test consists of two parts. Part A includes those concepts that your child should have mastered at this point and Part B includes concepts that have been introduced but do not need to be mastered at this point. Everyday Math is a spiraling curriculum which means that we are constantly reviewing and using concepts that we have previously learned.
When marking your child's test, I simply circled items that were incorrect, underlined directions that weren't followed and wrote a letter "B" by numbers that were written backwards. Students also completed a self-assessment and an open response problem. I did not make any marks on the self-assessment page.
The open response lets me know who is already able to apply skills we have been learning and if they are able to express their thinking in drawings and in words. This is typically very challenging for all students at this point in the year. As we move through the year the goal is for all students to be able to explain their mathematical thinking and reasoning orally and in written form - either drawings or words.
I use the results of each test to help me determine who needs more help with certain concepts and who may need some enrichment around certain concepts. I am sure that you can see those same things as you look at your child's test.
Finally, you may be able to see that simply taking a test by filling in blanks was a challenge to some students. As I mentioned last week, this is probably the very first written test that most of the crew has ever taken. Taking a test will become easier as we go through the year. When I look at a student's test I am looking for understanding of a concept rather than test-taking skills. So please don't worry if filling in blanks was a challenge for your child. I can see if they understand a skill and they will get better at test-taking.
Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Math ~ Home Link 1.14 Unit 2 Family Letter (keep at home) and Home Link 2.1 Telephone Numbers (return this one to school)
On Friday we had a chance to just read for fun. We got out some of our favorite book collections: Elephant and Piggie books, Fly Guy books, Bear books, Dr. Seuss books, Henry and Mudge books, Little Critter books, Fancy Nancy books, Pinkalicious books, books about bugs and insects. We read and read and read. We shared our favorites with our friends. I have posted 2 videos below for you to see what it looked like and hear what it sounds like - reading time at the beginning of the year in first grade is not very quiet but it is fun. Just look at how engaged they are in their books. (If you get this post by email, you will need to go directly to our crew blog to be able to view the videos.)
More on the Math Test
Last Friday's math test came home today in the blue homework folder. The test consists of two parts. Part A includes those concepts that your child should have mastered at this point and Part B includes concepts that have been introduced but do not need to be mastered at this point. Everyday Math is a spiraling curriculum which means that we are constantly reviewing and using concepts that we have previously learned.
When marking your child's test, I simply circled items that were incorrect, underlined directions that weren't followed and wrote a letter "B" by numbers that were written backwards. Students also completed a self-assessment and an open response problem. I did not make any marks on the self-assessment page.
The open response lets me know who is already able to apply skills we have been learning and if they are able to express their thinking in drawings and in words. This is typically very challenging for all students at this point in the year. As we move through the year the goal is for all students to be able to explain their mathematical thinking and reasoning orally and in written form - either drawings or words.
I use the results of each test to help me determine who needs more help with certain concepts and who may need some enrichment around certain concepts. I am sure that you can see those same things as you look at your child's test.
Finally, you may be able to see that simply taking a test by filling in blanks was a challenge to some students. As I mentioned last week, this is probably the very first written test that most of the crew has ever taken. Taking a test will become easier as we go through the year. When I look at a student's test I am looking for understanding of a concept rather than test-taking skills. So please don't worry if filling in blanks was a challenge for your child. I can see if they understand a skill and they will get better at test-taking.
Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Math ~ Home Link 1.14 Unit 2 Family Letter (keep at home) and Home Link 2.1 Telephone Numbers (return this one to school)
Friday, August 31, 2012
Crew News August 31, 2012
Math Test
We had our first math test today. For most of us, this is the first real test that we have ever taken. We had to talk for a long time about what a test is and how you take a test. We talked about things like not working with your partner this time and doing our best. At this point in the year, we do the tests all together and I read every question to the crew. I also project a copy of the test on the screen at the front of the room so the students will know where we are on the test. They fill in the answers on their own. As they become better readers, they will begin to read the test on their own. The tests we take in first grade are not really the kind of thing that the students need to study for - that will come soon enough in their educational career. While it is probably not something that you want to jot in their baby book, your child did pass a huge milestone today. I will send home the tests next week after I have a chance to look at them.
Homework
No homework for the weekend. Enjoy some good books with your child.
IA
Our IA (Integrated Arts) class next week is Art.
We had our first math test today. For most of us, this is the first real test that we have ever taken. We had to talk for a long time about what a test is and how you take a test. We talked about things like not working with your partner this time and doing our best. At this point in the year, we do the tests all together and I read every question to the crew. I also project a copy of the test on the screen at the front of the room so the students will know where we are on the test. They fill in the answers on their own. As they become better readers, they will begin to read the test on their own. The tests we take in first grade are not really the kind of thing that the students need to study for - that will come soon enough in their educational career. While it is probably not something that you want to jot in their baby book, your child did pass a huge milestone today. I will send home the tests next week after I have a chance to look at them.
Homework
No homework for the weekend. Enjoy some good books with your child.
IA
Our IA (Integrated Arts) class next week is Art.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Crew News August 31, 2011
Character Trait ~ Beneficence
Beneficence is the character trait that we have been studying this week (and a few days before our Voyage). Beneficence means doing kind things for others without expecting anything in return. We are all very good at showing beneficence. We read several books about characters who showed beneficence such as Smile, Ordinary Mary and Because Ben Hugged His Mother. Ask your child how he or she has been showing beneficence and encourage them to notice when someone at home is showing this trait. During our closing circle, we often talk about ways we saw crew members showing beneficence during the day.
More on the Math Test
Yesterday's math test came home today in the green homework folder. The test consists of two parts. Part A includes those concepts that your child should have mastered at this point and Part B includes concepts that have been introduced but do not need to be mastered at this point. Everyday Math is a spiraling curriculum which means that we are constantly reviewing and using concepts that we have previously learned.
When marking your child's test, I simply circled items that were incorrect, underlined directions that weren't followed and wrote a letter "B" by numbers that were written backwards. Students also completed a self-assessment and an open response problem. I did not make any marks on either of these pages.
The open response lets me know who is already able to apply skills we have been learning and if they are able to express their thinking in drawings and in words. This is typically very challenging for all students at this point in the year. As we move through the year the goal is for all students to be able to explain their mathematical thinking and reasoning orally and in written form - either drawings or words.
I use the results of each test to help me determine who needs more help with certain concepts and who may need some enrichment around certain concepts. I am sure that you can see those same things as you look at your child's test.
Finally, you may be able to see that simply taking a test by filling in blanks was a challenge to some students. As I mentioned yesterday, this is probably the very first written test that most of the crew has ever taken. Taking a test will become easier as we go through the year. When I look at a student's test I am looking for understanding of a concept rather than test-taking skills. So please don't worry if filling in blanks was a challenge for your child. I can see if they understand a skill and they will get better at test-taking.
Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Math ~Home Link 2.1 Telephone Numbers
Library
We have library tomorrow. Please help your child remember to return their books (if they haven't already done so) so that they can check out new books.
Beneficence is the character trait that we have been studying this week (and a few days before our Voyage). Beneficence means doing kind things for others without expecting anything in return. We are all very good at showing beneficence. We read several books about characters who showed beneficence such as Smile, Ordinary Mary and Because Ben Hugged His Mother. Ask your child how he or she has been showing beneficence and encourage them to notice when someone at home is showing this trait. During our closing circle, we often talk about ways we saw crew members showing beneficence during the day.
More on the Math Test
Yesterday's math test came home today in the green homework folder. The test consists of two parts. Part A includes those concepts that your child should have mastered at this point and Part B includes concepts that have been introduced but do not need to be mastered at this point. Everyday Math is a spiraling curriculum which means that we are constantly reviewing and using concepts that we have previously learned.
When marking your child's test, I simply circled items that were incorrect, underlined directions that weren't followed and wrote a letter "B" by numbers that were written backwards. Students also completed a self-assessment and an open response problem. I did not make any marks on either of these pages.
The open response lets me know who is already able to apply skills we have been learning and if they are able to express their thinking in drawings and in words. This is typically very challenging for all students at this point in the year. As we move through the year the goal is for all students to be able to explain their mathematical thinking and reasoning orally and in written form - either drawings or words.
I use the results of each test to help me determine who needs more help with certain concepts and who may need some enrichment around certain concepts. I am sure that you can see those same things as you look at your child's test.
Finally, you may be able to see that simply taking a test by filling in blanks was a challenge to some students. As I mentioned yesterday, this is probably the very first written test that most of the crew has ever taken. Taking a test will become easier as we go through the year. When I look at a student's test I am looking for understanding of a concept rather than test-taking skills. So please don't worry if filling in blanks was a challenge for your child. I can see if they understand a skill and they will get better at test-taking.
Homework
Reading ~ Read a good book or two.
Math ~Home Link 2.1 Telephone Numbers
Library
We have library tomorrow. Please help your child remember to return their books (if they haven't already done so) so that they can check out new books.
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