How will the 4th grade math standards be addressed?
Hint: p. 1
Everyday Math curriculum with additional problem solving and creative thinking tasks
100
How many times will report cards be sent home?
Hint: p. 3
3
100
How many AR tests per day is a student allowed to take?
Hint: p. 2
1
100
What 3 days are homework given?
Hint: p. 4
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Extra: There are times something given on Tuesday will be due on Wednesday. I will let the students know this and they should write it in their planner.
100
True or False?
Always check your child's homework for quality and completeness.
Hint: p. 5
True
200
What are the 3 types of books that will be used for our reading curriculum?
Hint: p. 1
The Houghton Mifflin series, trade books and district core literature.
200
If you have to drop a lunch off for your child, where should you leave it?
Hint: p. 3
Please leave it in our lunch bin outside the classroom door.
200
What web address can you visit to see if a book is an AR book?
Hint: p. 2
How can you protect your child from annoying distractions?
Hint: p. 5
Establish a quiet zone
300
What is the name of the common core aligned newspaper we will be using this year in Social Studies?
Hint: p. 1
California Studies Weekly
300
What are the 2 main assessments for fourth grade?
Hint: p. 2
Smarter Balance State Tests (SBAC) and Spring Math Assessments (MARS)
300
What is considered to be a passing score on an AR test?
Hint p. 2
80%
300
When a student is given a check mark on homework and other pieces of work, what does this mean?
Hint: p. 4
Good (as expected)
300
How should homework be thought of?
Hint: p. 5
As an extension of your child's classroom
400
How will students be exposed to Science?
Hint: p. 1
Through the use of curriculum by Macmillan McGraw-Hill.
400
Traditionally, what are the three major assignments that are required for fourth grade?
Hint: p. 2
Mission Report (PBL), Science Fair Project (January), and a Non-fiction book report.
400
How many of the 6 books need to be non-fiction and how many need to be fiction?
Hint: p. 2
3 non-fiction, 3 fiction
400
What is given a % grade in fourth grade?
Hint: p. 4
Tests and Reports
400
What helps eliminate procrastination?
Hint: p. 5
Set aside a specific time for your child to do homework each night.
500
What are 3 of the 7 things we will study in Social Studies?
Hint: p. 1
Geography, map skills, history of the state with emphasis on Native Americans, early explorers, the Mission Period, the Gold Rush, and influence of immigrants to our state
500
When are conferences held and who should come with you to the conference?
Hint: p. 2
Conferences are held in November and your child should attend with you.
500
If a student reads more than the minimum requirement for AR, they may take part in the AR Book Club. What does the student need to do in order to be part of this club?
Hint: p. 2
The student needs to meet each trimester goal at 80% or higher and earn 150 points by May 29th 2015.
500
Name at least 3 rules to think about when sending in birthday treats.
Hint: p. 3
1. Nut Free
2. Individually packaged
3. In the classroom prior to 8:15am
4. No beverages
5. Easy for students to open without help
6. As close to the Moreland Food Guidelines as possible.
500
What should you do if you are unable to help your child with an assignment?
Hint: p. 5
Find a relative, neighbor, or older student who is willing to help out.