Welcome to TARGET Presented by: The Georgia Performance Standards Welcome to TARGET Presented by: Corin Alleyne, Kristin O’ Rear and Shannon Robertson http://www.cobblearning.net/tregifted/ Implications for Gifted Students

Learning Characteristics of Children The Georgia Performance Standards Learning Characteristics of Children Is highly curious Has wild, silly ideas Already knows 1-2 repetitions for mastery Good guesser Discusses in detail, elaborates Thrives on complexity of issues Is highly self-critical THE GIFTED CHILD Is interested Has good ideas Learns with ease 6-8 repetitions for mastery Good memorizer Answers the questions asked by teacher Enjoys straightforward presentation Is pleased with his/her learning THE BRIGHT CHILD The displayed list highlights characteristics of a bright child……..wouldn’t you agree? How does the gifted student compare? For example, the bright child is interested in learning while the gifted student is…………(hit enter) is highly curious. While the bright child has good ideas, the gifted student is fluent and original with wild, silly ideas. (Go through each bullet point.) Recognize anyone you know?? Implications for Gifted Students

The Georgia Performance Standards Fixed Mindset We have our gifted child, and now what do we want for them to accomplish… Well, first lets look at the mindset that we want to avoid… …think that “they are the way they are” and will often avoid challenges and stick to what they know they can do well Implications for Gifted Students

The Georgia Performance Standards Growth Mindset Our goal…we want children to strive to improve their thinking and not just “for a grade” Much of what we do is performance based…students learn to become better thinkers …believe that intelligence can be developed, that the brain is like a muscle that can be trained. This leads to the desire to improve. Implications for Gifted Students

CCGPS + ALP standards = Target The Georgia Performance Standards Our Target Program CCGPS + ALP standards = Target Our focus is a “mixed bag” Differentiated with your child’s unique giftedness in mind Designed with standards in mind Core curriculum /Georgia Performance standards ALP standards Implications for Gifted Students

Gifted Standards (the “what” we are teaching/assessing) Cognitive Growth Strand Convergent Thinking Divergent Thinking Evaluative Thinking Relationships and Connections Affective Growth Strand Self-Reflection Respect for Others Self-Directed Learner

Cognitive Growth Strand Convergent Thinking Students will reason logically using induction, deduction, and abduction. Divergent Thinking Students will think creatively to generate innovative ideas, products, or solutions to problems

Cognitive Growth Strand Evaluative Thinking Students will evaluate and solve a variety of authentic problems. Relationships and Connections Students will make relationship and connections among various topics and disciplines.

Affective Growth Strand The Georgia Performance Standards Affective Growth Strand Self-Reflection Students will reflect upon their innate and developed abilities. Respect for Others Students will respectful members of their communities. Self-Directed Learner Students will be self-directed learners. Number one reason gifted adults lose their jobs…is the inability to work with others. Implications for Gifted Students

Typical Target Day Cognitive Growth Activities The Georgia Performance Standards Cognitive Growth Activities Problem Solving Hands On Equations Creative Thinking Brainstorming Affective Growth Activities Goal setting Collaboration with other students Learning Styles Communication with others Self-Reflection Inquiry Research Connections Debate There is NO typical Target Day These are just some of the components that make up our day and set it apart from the homeroom class. We are more “process oriented” Implications for Gifted Students

Unit of Study Second Grade The Georgia Performance Standards Unit of Study Second Grade P.A.C.E. Primary Algebra Affective Growth Cognitive Growth Extensions This unit will help our students explore and develop critical thinking skills. P is for Primary Algebra – There are 3 major strands under Primary Algebra: Equivalence Variables And, Patterns and Relationships. A is for Affective Growth: students will learn there are many ways of being smart. They will learn this through the Multiple Intelligences. When students understand and can reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses, it helps them succeed. C is for Cognitive Growth: Where students have the opportunity to use critical thinking, evaluative thinking (solving real world problems), learning about convergent and divergent thinking. E is for Extensions: our students will have more opportunities to use their critical thinking skills Implications for Gifted Students

Mission Possible: Robotics and Coding The Georgia Performance Standards Units of Study First Grade: Da Vinci Second Grade: Cubism Third Grade Mission Possible: Robotics and Coding Fourth Grade: Reinventing Shakespeare Fifth Grade: Inventure Cubism: This unit focuses on the life and work of Pablo Picasso (kid friendly version ) in conjunction with perimeter and area concepts missed with pixels and resolution and the Rubik’s cube (how to solve it and eventually create mosaics). Mission Possible: Robotics and Coding– This unit will use Recon Rover Robots for students to learn basic coding. The unit is broken up into different segments that alternate between the study of coding and then programming the robot to perform specific commands. This unit was created in order to teach young students the limitless world of computing. Reinventing Shakespeare is an interactive introduction to Shakespeare’s work and the time period in which he lived. Students will read, write, discuss, recite, perform and create throughout this unit. Students will create a parallel scene/play of their own based on a Shakespearean story line. Inventure: “The Inventure Challenge is a competition for k-12 students to recognize achievement and encourage interest in innovation, design and engineering. The goal is to challenge students to identify a real-world problem and test a solution. The Inventure Challenge is a qualifying event to represent Georgia at the National Invention Convention.” Implications for Gifted Students

Changes – A Class in Flux The Georgia Performance Standards Changes – A Class in Flux New students New classes Change of teachers Change of day Explain possible changes that may occur during course of year due to influx of new students from testing. (Self-explanatory) Implications for Gifted Students

Target Student Expectations The Georgia Performance Standards Target Student Expectations Has necessary materials (i-Think Target interactive notebook, 101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids Christine Fonseca) Has completed assignments Returns signed papers (Tally) in a timely manner Is prepared to work when class begins Implications for Gifted Students

Parent Communication Target Tallies E-mail Phone Calls Conferences The Georgia Performance Standards Parent Communication Target Tallies E-mail Corin.Alleyne@cobbk12.org Kristin.Orear@cobbk12.org Shannon.Reagan@cobbk12.org Phone Calls Conferences Blogs The many ways we have of staying in touch with you! Implications for Gifted Students

The Georgia Performance Standards Prevailing Practices Gifted students should not be expected to make up missed regular classroom work or homework on scheduled Target day Target homework permitted on Target day Emphasize our commitment to this prevailing practice. ALSO explain long term projects, as well as how much time you expect ALP homework to take… STUDENTS WILL USE AGENDA from homeroom class to write down all ALP homework. Implications for Gifted Students

Q & A The Georgia Performance Standards Q & A Period—very important to end the Open House on a positive note! Implications for Gifted Students