An important math tool that students will need to know for the PARCC test is the Equation Editor. According to PARCC developers, the equation editor: “allows students to build equations to show solutions to test questions. It consists of numbers … Continue reading
New standards. Old standards. What’s the difference? While similarities certainly exist between the Common Core and previous standards, there do exist some key differences. This week we will take a look at these three key shifts: 1. Greater focus on … Continue reading
Here’s a glimpse of an all-too-familiar conversation between a parent and child after school: “How was school today?” “Fine.” Silence. Sound familiar? As a parent, your goal is innocent: you simply want to know more about your child’s day at … Continue reading
The purpose of the PARCC English Language Arts assessments is to assess student knowledge of both reading a writing simultaneously. PARCC recognizes that students do not learn these skills in a vacuum; reading and writing go hand in hand and … Continue reading
The PARCC Math assessment will focus on assessing students in applying skills, concepts, and understanding. Students will demonstrate a deeper understanding of multi-step and real world problems involving abstract reasoning, strategic use of math tools, precision, and perseverance. Each test … Continue reading
The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSS) was created from the need to have more robust and rigorous guidelines, which could be standardized from state to state. These guidelines create a learning environment where students will be able to graduate … Continue reading
If you asked your students a simple question, such as, “Who wrote Maniac Magee?” you would probably be met with a simple response. In other words, the student who answers the question correctly would say, “Jerry Spinelli.” And while that … Continue reading
This past week, Lumos Learning hosted its second webinar in the “Beating the Brain Drain” series. During this interactive workshop, students were given many practical ideas and tips for keeping their math skills sharp in the summertime.
To review the webinar content, use this chart with your child to reinforce his or her math skills. Work together to select ideas that appeal to your son or daughter.
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The students are home. The teachers are on vacation. The front office phones have stopped ringing off the hook. Yes, your workday as a principal may be much quieter now, so take advantage of the summertime to become more efficient, increase your skills and prepare for September with renewed enthusiasm. Here are some ideas for making this happen:
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