Math, Science, and Social Studies Week of February 10

Math for the week of February 10th


We will discuss what a fraction is. We will learn the mathematical terms numerator and denominator.We will use fractions in real world story problems.

Students should continue to study multiplication and division facts and fill out their Math Log. This will be collected on February 28th.

Science for the week of February 10th

We will continue to learn about solids, liquids and gases. We will compare and contrast them. We will learn how to identify their physical properties. 

 

Grading Information

Language Arts Grading

Reading:

Currently we are in the process of adding grades to the online grade book where you have access using your pass code sent home in your beginning of the year packet from the office. This will allow you to stay in the loop with your child's performance in the classroom. Your child's Reading grades are set up into a weighted average of the following categories:

1. Summatives (tests) - 60%

2. Mini-Summatives (quizzes) - 30%

3. Skill Review Activities - 10%

During each quarter your child will have 1 larger Summative assessment at the end of the quarter encompassing all taught information, 2 mini- summative assessments that encompass 3-4 standards, and multiple ongoing skill review activities to check on student learning. Our mini summatives (quizzes) and skill review activities are an opportunity for us to provide reteaching and remediation should your child score below a 70% on the activity. After remediation is complete, your child will have an opportunity to retake the quiz and score up to a 70%. These shorter quizzes along the way help students build the skills to accomplish the larger assessment towards the end of the quarter. The end of the quarter assessment can not be retaken, however we will provide remediation on the skills if it is needed.

Writing Grades: Your child will be receiving 3-4 writing rubric scores during each quarter. We will be using a 4 point rubric on the 3 forms of writing- Opinion, Narrative, and Informational. Your child's final grade will be an average of these scores.

Word Study Grades:

Your child's Word Study grade is also a weighted average of 2 categories.

1. Word Study and Phonics- 50%

2. Language and Grammar - 50%

These grades will encompass spelling assessments, phonics lessons and activities, grammar skills and assessments and Language Mechanics skills and assessments.

Math Grading

As we approach the midpoint of the grading period you will begin seeing grades in PIV (parent internet viewer).  Your child's math grade will be a weighted average of these three categories:

1. Summatives (tests) - 60%

2. Mini-Summatives (quizzes) - 30%

3. Skill Review Activities - 10%

During each grading period there will be at least one summative assessment, several mini- summative assessments and several skill review activities.  Our mini-summatives will almost always be worth ten points.  Students who score below 7 out of 10 will receive remediation (re-teaching) and be given an opportunity to retake the quiz.  They can increase their quiz grade up to 70% (7 out of 10). 

Meet Your Teachers

MRS. PARKER

I love, love, love to teach! Teaching has been my passion for the past 13 years. I knew I wanted to be a teacher when I was in third grade. My teacher, Mrs. Baker, influenced me to become a teacher. She was and continues to be an inspiration to me. I graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I continued my education at Kent State University to earn a Master in Education in reading specialization.
When I am not at school I enjoy spending time with Mr. Parker and my daughter, Lillian. We enjoy riding bikes, reading books, spending time with family, baking, and just having lots of fun.


MRS. RADTKE

I also love to teach. I have been teaching for the past 24 years. I graduated from Bowling Green State University with both a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education(Developmentally Handicapped). I received a Master's Degree from John Carroll University. Mr. Radtke teaches Social Studies at AHS. My daughter is a senior at OSU and my son is a senior at Twinsburg High School. I love to read and walk.

Ready ~ Set ~ Learn!

Third Grade Curriculum

Language Arts
     Language Arts includes the areas of reading, writing composition, grammar, and word study.  Students will participate in both whole and small group reading, with the focus being on using small, leveled guided reading groups as the primary means of reading instruction.  Students will also be responsible for completing weekly centers that are based on reading skills, as well as response journal entries.       Students will write during Writing Workshop, in all curriculum areas, and will compose several longer pieces throughout the school year.  Grammar instruction will primarily be delivered during whole group writing time with independent practice during center time.  Word study takes places in various formats such as centers and small/large group work. 


Math

       Math instruction will  consist of whole class lessons and small group lessons. Students will also rotate through several math centers during the week. Students will explore many areas of mathematics, including addition, subtraction, time, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and measurement. Students will also participate in a variety of activities to help their math fact fluency. 

Social Studies/Science/Health       Social Studies will focus on our local community  We will study communities, the history of Aurora, local government,  and economics.  

     Science will focus on three main units:  earth science, chemical science, and life science.  Science instruction will be completed by the end of the third quarter.

     In health, students will focus on nutrition, diseases, and healthy goal setting.  Health instruction will take place during the last quarter of the school year.