2nd Grade Team/Goals
Who are the 2nd grade teachers?
Miss Gonzales, Mrs. Kister, and Ms. Averesch
Name the main math curriculum that we use in 2nd grade.
What is the name of our phonics program that we implement daily?
Fundations
True or False: This year we are implementing a new social studies curriculum.
False, we are implementing a new science curriculum. It is called Ohio Interactive Science.
Ms. Averesch, Miss Gonzales, Mrs. Kister
What is an online resource you should access at home throughout the week to supplement the math curriculum?
ST Math
How do we assess reading skills in 2nd grade?
BAS Assessments
Acadience screener
MAP Testing
True or False: science and social studies are integrated throughout the curriculum.
True!! We often have readings and writings that are focused on these topics.
Which teacher on the 2nd grade team did not go to BGSU?
Miss Gonzales (The Ohio State University)
Name one of the topics that we will focus on in 2nd grade.
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Numbers and Operations in Base Ten
Measurement and Data
Geometry
What is a way that you can support your student's reading at home?
Raz Kids
BookFlix
Reading every night
Checking Reading Logs
Name the classroom magazine that supplements our science/social studies curriculum.
Scholastic News
What is one of the goals for 2nd graders this year?
Everyone is welcome and differences are celebrated.
It will be a BIG year for growth and independence.
We are a team - parent/child/teacher
Why do we use math journals in 2nd grade?
We use them to focus on showing/explaining our thinking when solving a math problem.
How are language and grammar skills practiced in the classroom?
Daily edit morning work - this will be checked during morning each day and sent home. Please review these with your 2nd gator.
As we do investigations, we focus on following the scientific method. Name one step in the scientific method.
Ask a question
Make observations
Form a hypothesis
Do an investigation
Form a conclusion