1. Welcome! Gifted Math, Reading, and Writing Curriculum Night Sheila Baird Susan Kuehn September 17, 2014

5. The elementary gifted education program stresses these areas: 1
The elementary gifted education program stresses these areas: 1. AKS extensions 2. research and reference skills 3. communication skills 4. metacognition/cognitive strategy development

6. Acrobats, Grandmas, and Ivan Round 1 4 acrobats = 5 grandmas Round 2 Ivan = 2 grandmas + 1 acrobat Round 3 Ivan + 3 grandmas ? 4 acrobats Who will win?

7. Student Solution
The answer is Ivan and the 3 grandma’s will win round 3. I know this because I made a list of equal strengths. First, I figured out that Ivan and the dog is the same strength as 2 grandmas and 1 acrobat. I found this out because in round 2, Ivan was against two grandmas and 1 acrobat. It was a tie in the end. I did the same thing for 5 grandmas. Then, I made a picture of the 3 round. It was like having 5 grandmas and 1 acrobat against 4 acrobats. In round one 5 grandmas verses 4 acrobats tied, but if one acrobat was added to the grandmas they would have one.

8. In round 3, Ivan and the 3 grandmas win
In round 3, Ivan and the 3 grandmas win. Round 1: 4 acrobats = 5 grandmas Round 2: Ivan = 2 grandmas + 1 acrobat Round 3: Ivan + 3 grandmas ____ 4 acrobats Substitute Ivan for 2 grandmas + 1 acrobat into the last round because they are both equal. This is noted in round grandmas + 1 acrobat + 3 grandmas > 4 acrobats 2 grandmas + 1 acrobat + 3 grandmas > 5 grandmas

9. Goal Our goal is to educate gifted and talented students so they may achieve excellence in the Gwinnett County Common Core Academic Knowledge and Skills. Expect Excellence in Everything Every Day

10. How do we achieve our goal?
Rigor Fluency
Challenge Deep Thinking
Perseverance Disequilibrium
Critical Thinking Creative Thinking
High Expectations
Multiple Representations

11. Fourth Grade Gifted Math
First Quarter Place Value to Millions Addition & Subtraction of Multi Digit Numbers Multiplication (2 digit by 2 digit factors) Division (4 digit dividends by 1 digit divisors) Interpreting Remainders Second Quarter Factors & Multiples Prime & Composite Numbers Patterns & Rules Equivalent Fractions Comparing Fractions Adding & Subtracting Fractions/Mixed Numbers
Fourth Grade Gifted Math

12. Fourth Grade Gifted Math
Third Quarter Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers Decimals (Tenths/Hundredths) Plane Figures – Attributes Classify Plane Figures Lines of Symmetry Fourth Quarter Line Plot Graphs Compare/Solve Problems Using Units of Measurement Measure Angles
Fourth Grade Gifted Math

13. Fifth Grade Gifted Math
First Quarter
Write/Interpret Numerical Expressions
Perform Operations with Multi Digit Whole Numbers and Decimals
Understand Decimal Place Value
Read, Write, Order, and Compare Decimals
Round Decimals
Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Decimals
Explain Patterns When Multiplying Decimals by Powers of Ten
Second Quarter
Use Equivalent Fractions to Add and Subtract Fractions
Multiply and Divide Fractions
a/b = a ÷ b
Area Using Fractional Side Lengths
a/b = (n x a)/(n x b) = 1

14. Fifth Grade Gifted Math
Third Quarter
Multiply & Divide Fractions – Visual Models
Interpret Division of a Unit Fraction by a Whole Number
Interpret Division of a Whole Number by a Unit Fraction
Create, Label, & Use Coordinate Grid System
Analyze Patterns, Relationships, and Rules
Classify 2D Figures (Hierarchy/Categories/Properties)
Fourth Quarter
Convert Measurements within a System (5 cm = 0.05 m)
Line Plot Graphs with Fractions of a Unit
Understand Volume
Relate Volume to Multiplication & Addition

15. Mrs. Kuehn’s Classroom Whole Group Instruction –
Conceptual Understanding, Problem Solving, and Number Talks with the teacher
Small Group Instruction –
Groups of 3-4 students who work on a challenging skill with the teacher
Independent Stations –
5 to 7 stations that reinforce critical thinking, problem solving, and fluency
Students work with a different team at each station

16. Mrs. Kuehn’s Classroom
Resources we use in addition to McGraw Hill Math to s-t-r-e-t-c-h our math thinking:
Exemplars
Challenge Math
AIMS Solve It!
Math Detective
Math Olympiad Problem Solving
Dynamath
Hands On Equations Navigation Series

17. Mrs. Kuehn’s Classroom www.kuehngifted.weebly.com
Please refer to this website for our classroom assignments, announcements, and web resources.
Students work on homework assignments each night to practice skills and concepts.
Homework is documented in the agenda book.

18. Math Materials
Each student has an individual hanging file in our classroom.
Inside the hanging file, students keep a strategy game folder, problem solving folder, and their composition notebook.
Students should bring to class their daily folder, agenda book, math book, and pencil case.
It is helpful if each student’s pencil case contains colored pencils, #2 yellow pencils, glue sticks, ruler, scissors, and red pens.
The workbook will be used for homework purposes. Please feel free to tear out assigned pages. Carrying the book home is not necessary.

19. Fourth Math Grading Policy
40% Classroom Formative Assessments
daily work, quizzes
1% District Developed Assessment
10% Exemplar
  49% Summative Assessments
teacher generated tests & common assessments

20. Fifth Math Grading Policy
15% Classroom Formative Assessments
daily work
1% District Developed Assessment
25% Quizzes 
10% Exemplars
49% Summative Assessments
teacher generated tests & common assessments

21. On-Line Resources Parent/Student Portal My eCLASS
Classworks
Student Username: GCPS student number. It begins with 200.
Student Password:
Your child has access to their Math textbook and Classworks 24 hours a day/7 days a week from any internet connection.

22. Gifted Reading & Writing
Grades 3-5

23. 3rd Grade Writing/Grammar
This class focuses on mastery of the writing process in each of three specific genres: Narrative Informational Opinion Many lessons are integrated with social studies content so students learn important core subject material as they write.

24. Example: Georgia Regions
After learning about the different regions in Georgia, students were asked to choose a region and write a letter convincing their friend to come and live in that particular region. Students needed to give facts as to why the region they chose was the best place to live in Georgia. Extension: Many students were able to add a picture and type their letter for a final published product.

25. AUG 27, 2014 Dear Aubrey, Boom. Crash
AUG 27, 2014 Dear Aubrey, Boom! Crash! Goes the sound of the waves every morning. Have you ever thought about moving to the Coastal Region? The roar of the ocean is so relaxing! You would love all the excitement of living on the beach. We could swim in the ocean, eat tropical fruit every day, and go deep sea fishing and catch 200 pound sharks! Wow! Doesn’t that sound fun, Aubrey? Please say yes. You could even live with me in my beautiful blue house unless you want the pink one next door. We could walk on the beach every morning and pick up sea shells, see the sea gulls swoop down to capture tiny fish, and hunt crabs on the beach at night with our flashlights. You can even go snorkeling and see a barracuda. You can also find sea glass. My favorite part is getting a new sun dress. I love the beach. So are you packed yet? I’ll be by tomorrow to help you get started. Love, Ella

26. 3rd Grade Writing/Grammar (cont.)
Students also learn the components of grammar through Daily Grammar Practice (DGP).
This curriculum focuses on mentor sentences, parts of speech, sentence construction, and correct penmanship.
See your child’s YELLOW folder for more details.
All 36 weeks are there. Students will begin receiving
Grades for this material the second nine week period.

27. 3rd Grade Writing/Grammar (cont.)
In addition to writing across the curriculum, this class emphasizes reading. We read short stories that teach descriptive writing, vocabulary, and other writing skills. Students are encouraged to:
Think Like a Writer, and Write like a Reader!
We work a lot on knowing your audience and how to convey the proper message to readers.
See your child’s RED
Daily Reading Practice (DRP) folder
for additional details.

28. Grading Policy
50% Classroom (daily work, quizzes, tests, homework) 15% Cold Write (1 per nine weeks) 35% Conferred (2 per nine weeks)

29. 4th Grade Reading/Word Study
Independent Reading – a different genre each month
Monthly Book Report Projects
Reading Response Journals – 2x per month
Ongoing Journal entries to explain thinking as we read aloud.
Wonderful Words to Write With – Vocabulary / Writing Prompts
Read Aloud: Learning to think like a reader: infer, question, connect ideas, understand vocabulary, use context clues, and study the author’s craft
Currently reading: My Side of the Mountain By Jean Craighead George
Reader’s Theater to promote fluency
Plays integrated with social studies curriculum –
Currently working on “Going West” (Westward Expansion)
Greek/Latin Roots
Spiraling Spelling Words

30. Grading Policy
Reading: 50.0% Classroom 1.0% DDA 39.5% Reading Level 9.5% Fluency Spelling/Word Study: 40.0% Daily 10.0% Handwriting 50.0% Summative

31. 5th Grade Writing/Grammar
This class focuses on mastery of the writing process in three specific genres:
Narrative: Fictional & Personal; to Entertain
Informational: Biographical, Factual, Informing, Teaching the Reader
Opinion: Convince, Persuade the Reader to Agree with the Writer
Students receive cold writes as well as conferred writing grades each nine weeks.
Much of the grammar is taught through the writing process. In addition, specific grammar skills are targeted each week in class.

32. Grading Policy
50% Classroom (daily work, quizzes, tests, homework) 15% Cold Write (1 per nine week period) 35% Conferred (2 per nine week period)

33. A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words!
Students collaborate to create a fictional narrative y giving life to the setting, characters, and plot.
Students were asked to infer pictures, group ideas, and create their own text in order to develop a meaningful plot.

34. SWT – Sacred Writing Time
Warm up activities that engage thinking and help prepare students to do their best writing.

35. Sacred Writing Time Did you come to class with an idea to write about
Sacred Writing Time Did you come to class with an idea to write about? As soon as class starts, quietly make that pencil dance!
It’s September Today is National “Respect Day.” Which adult in your life shows you the most respect? How might you thank that person?
Trivial Fact of the Day: In M & M candies, the letters stand for Mars and Murrie, the last names of the two developers of the snack.
Interesting Quote of the Day: “Learning does not consist only of knowing what we must or can do, but also knowing what we could do and perhaps should not do.” --Umberto Eco (Italian essayist and author)
Vocabulary Word of the Day: forte (noun) – This word means a most highly developed characteristic or talent. Can you name three things that are your forte?

36. Jocelyn works on a learning styles inventory to determine how she prefers to learn about writing.

37. Keanna and Audrey also think about how they prefer learning and what keen interests they have.

38. A group of boys collaborate and respond to a prompt.

39. Thank you for coming tonight!
If you have specific questions, please contact us.