1. GIS Elementary Orientation

2. Core subjects & teaching periods per week
English – 9 lessons (8 for grade 4)
Mathematics – 5 lessons (6 for grade 4)
Science – 5 lessons
ICT
Arabic
Islamic
Social Studies
Music
Art
P.E
Ms. Parisa
Ms. Parisa

3. Homework plans All HW plans are sent every Thursday
Also, available on school website
Username and password have already been sent with the children
All Homework is graded/checked
Ms. Parisa

4. Circulars
Circulars sent home should be read and acknowledgement slips should be signed and sent back to school the next day
Ms. Parisa

5. ENGLISH

6. English Grade 1 - 4 2 copy books (English/ Journal) 1 Text book: TB
1 Practice book: PB
Reading Log
Portfolio
Ms. Kelly

7. English: Formative assessment
The goal of formative assessment is to monitor student learning -
help students identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need work
b. help teacher recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately
Formative assessments are generally low stakes, which means that they have low or no point value.
English Skills:
Phonics
Target Vocabulary & Strategy
Comprehension Strategy through story
Reading
Grammar
6. Spelling
7. Writing
8. Listening
9. Research
10. Recitation
Per story
(5 marks each)
10 marks/ Per Term
Ms. Kelly

8. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT End of every term Skill based
Summative marks reflected in the report card (50 Marks + 50 class assignments)
Ms. Kelly

9. MATH

10. Mathematics Grade 1 – 4 Text book: TB 1 copy book Portfolio
Ms. Naureen

11. Math break up Mental math Problem solving skill Math Project
Graded Classwork
Performance Task at the end of each term
Summative Assessment
Ms. Naureen

12. Math Week Sunday - Math Mystery Monday - Construction Day
Tuesday - Go Math!!!
Wednesday - Unlock the Problem
Thursday - Stations
Ms. Naureen

13. Math Homework
This year we have linked Mathematics with technology. All students must download the QR CODE READER free app on your digital device.
Once a week, students are required to watch a designated video.
Open the QR CODE READER on your device, and move the device over the QR code.
The link will be directed to an online video.
Ms. Naureen
Ms. Naureen

14. SCIENCE

15. SCIENCE Grade 1 - 4 Text book - TB Copy book only for grade 4
Portfolio
Ms. Parisa

16. Science break up Graded classwork Project Experiment / Lab
Journal / Research
Summative Assessment
Ms. Parisa

17. Assessment
Formative assessments are conducted on weekly basis during the regular classes without prior notice.
Students on PM status will be retaught and reassessed.
Summative assessments will be conducted at the end of every term.
No re-test will be conducted in case of absence.
Ms. Parisa

18. Teach-Assess-Reteach-Reassess Model
FM: Fully Met
PM: Partially met
NM: Not Met
Ms. Naureen

19. How does this Model work
How does this Model work? CCSS The Common Core State Standards Initiative is an educational initiative in the United States that details what K–12 students should know in English language arts and mathematics at the end of each grade. 1.
Ms. Naureen

20. 4. Teacher Tracker: (Teacher portfolio)
For tracking student performance in Formative
Ms. Naureen

21. 5. Student Tracker (Student Portfolio) The student tracks his own performance after each Formative with teachers help and it also provides evidence to the parents of the child’s performance in various skills at the FA stage

24. Thank You