Hello All! The next two weeks in our school will be adjusted to our winter MAP testing schedule. Reminder, MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) tests are administered three times a school year and give us a snapshot of student growth in math and reading areas. Data from these tests is used to guide and individualize student and classroom instruction in the content areas of math and reading.
Our class will take the math test this Wednesday, January 18 from 9:30-10:45am and the reading test next Monday, January 23 from 8:15-9:45am. Please be sure your child gets plenty of rest and a good breakfast the morning of each testing day. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me or visit the MAP Testing homepage at www.nwea.org.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Friday, December 16, 2011
Getting Down to Business
This time of year always seems to be a frenzy of activities from the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales day in November all the way through New Years celebrations. Everywhere I go I see signs and flyers advertising a sale with the "perfect gift" for "that special someone." This time of year also means a busy and somewhat chaotic environment in our fourth grade classroom. The month of December has been dedicated to a business unit for fourth graders. The project is an aggregate of various content area pieces including the writing of a formal persuasive business letter, creating a marketing plan, developing a budget, and collaborating with business partners. There is plenty of study that precedes the creation of a business plan; some lessons include reading and discussion about teamwork, entrepreneurship, economics, marketing, financial decision-making, and persuasive writing.
All of this work is direct preparation for selling products in stores during three days of sales in the "4th Grade Mall." This project has been going on in our school for many years and children look forward to the opportunity to be an entrepreneur. It's also a great way to keep students engaged, motivated, and working together in the weeks and days leading up to a long winter break. Check out the commercials some students made to advertise their business.
Business owners in all fourth grade classes get a chance to see how well they designed and marketed their products when first, second and third grade students shop at their stores. For three days our classroom (and the entire fourth grade pod) is transformed in one shopping mecca. It's a great experience for producers and consumers. Some kids even find just the right knick-knacks to give their loved ones!
Happy Holidays!
All of this work is direct preparation for selling products in stores during three days of sales in the "4th Grade Mall." This project has been going on in our school for many years and children look forward to the opportunity to be an entrepreneur. It's also a great way to keep students engaged, motivated, and working together in the weeks and days leading up to a long winter break. Check out the commercials some students made to advertise their business.
Business owners in all fourth grade classes get a chance to see how well they designed and marketed their products when first, second and third grade students shop at their stores. For three days our classroom (and the entire fourth grade pod) is transformed in one shopping mecca. It's a great experience for producers and consumers. Some kids even find just the right knick-knacks to give their loved ones!
Happy Holidays!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)