1. 2012-2013 Curriculum Night Mrs. Yamashita Please Sign In Take Handouts Select a seat/desk

2. Introduction Curriculum night addresses curriculum that is designed by Chandler Unified School District based upon State and Federal Guidelines

3. Topics of Discussion What is the curriculum? How does it differ from the regular classroom? What does my child’s day look like? How do I address possible gaps in your child’s education?

4. Curriculum Details can be found online at www.Chandler.k12.az.us.org or the Arizona Department of Education website for Common Core Curriculum.  Character counts-The Six Pillars  Art Masterpiece  Junior Achievement  After School Clubs/Activities

5. K-12: Focus on problem-solving, reasoning about numbers, and modeling K-5: Focus on number sense and operations K-7: Fractions, ratios, and proportional reasoning to support algebra 6-8: Modeling with ratios, geometry, statistics, and probability High School: Rigorous algebra, geometry, modeling, statistics and probability Key Advances in 2010 Mathematics Standards

6. Math Curriculum Overview

7. Critical Areas: 5 th Grade Developing fluency with addition and subtraction of fractions, and developing understanding of the multiplication of fractions and of division of fractions in limited cases Extending division to 2-digit divisors, integrating decimal fractions into the place value system and developing understanding of operations with decimals to hundredths, and developing fluency with whole number and decimal operations Developing an understanding of volume

8. Critical Areas: 6 th Grade Connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems Completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative number Writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations Developing an understanding of statistical thinking

9. Taking a closer look! Understanding the Reading Process Comprehending Literary & Informational Text and integrating core curriculum in English Language Arts, Social Studies and Sciences.  Application and Presentation  Writing  Research  Dramatics/Theater  Speeches

10. Science Science Process Skills / Scientific Method The Solar System Forces and Motion Properties of Matter Simple Machines Human Body Systems Science Fair

11. Social Studies American Colonization and the Thirteen Colonies American Revolution Civil War Economics Geography Foundations of Government

12. Schedule 8:30-8:45 Opening Procedures 8:45-10:00 Math 10:15-10:45 English Language Arts I 10:50-11:20 Block 11:20-12:05 English Language Arts II 12:05-12:45 Lunch 12:45-1:45 English Language Arts III 1:15-1:45 Library Day 6 1:45-2:45 Theme *Social Studies / Science / Problem Based Learning

13. How do I address possible gaps in your child’s learning ? All students are pre-assessed After pre-assessments, curriculum is designed to address areas of improvement. Areas of strength are supported through various gifted methods that are research- based. Students are monitored throughout the year using district-approved tests. Tutoring is available throughout the year.

14. What This Means CUSD CATS students have a unique opportunity to interact with one another at a challenging level during the entire day. They are not ‘gifted’ for just one hour a day or three hours a week! In addition, your child is at a very friendly school where the environment is conducive to positive social interaction with new friends at various grade levels!

15. Next Steps  Continue to support your child!  Be an advocate for Gifted Education  Allow mistakes…  Embrace differences  Create a parent ‘network’

16. Thank you for attending curriculum night. Any questions or concerns please contact me at: yamashita.kierstin@chandler.k12.az.us.org or 480-883-4746