4C Update 9/25/15

Good Evening 4C Families,

I hope you all have had a good week. It's been another busy week for us, and we are all ready for the weekend! They do not have "work" homework this weekend, but I want them to share with you their first math post test; and reflect on how they did. The students have their post test, student data sheet, and four short reflection questions. Please help them complete the Reflection activity. (I have attached the activity just in case it gets misplaced.) 

We discussed percentage scores versus proficiency scores, so they should be able to talk about pretty well, but I will explain what you will see on their test and data sheet. 

The test has two sections - Multiple Choice and Constructed Response. Each section has a percentage score (e.g. 100%, 94%, 82%, etc.) and a proficiency score (e.g. 4, 3, 2, 1). The percentage is the traditional grading you may be most accustomed to seeing. The proficiency score indicates the consistency of your student meeting the grade level expectations.

• 4 (Exceeds Expectation) - The student consistently exceeds expectation; above level depth of understanding andflexible application of grade-level concepts.
• 3 (Meets Expectation) - The student consistently meets expectation; independent understanding and application of grade-level concepts.
• 2 (Approaching Expectation) - The student inconsistently meets expectation; incomplete understanding and application of grade-level concepts.
• 1 (Below Expectation) - The student rarely meets expectations; show minimal understanding and application of grade-level concepts.

There is a percentage score that is circled on the first page of the test. It also has an "= " and proficiency score. These scores is the overall indicators for the test as a whole. It does not represent your students' final grade for Unit 5 or for math this quarter. It is the score they graph in their Data Binders, so they can see their growth and progress from Pre-test to Post Test. I use various indicators and work throughout the course of the unit to include in their final proficiency  level. 

So, that brings us back to the reflection sheet. Please help them complete it. I have started each response for them with a sentence starter. I will discuss their reflections with them on Monday and will help them get practice work to help them with their goals. 

I hope it all makes sense. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for all the support and encouragement you give your child everyday. Have a great weekend!  

XtraMath Begins Today!

You will be using XtraMath.com to help you increase your fluency with your basic math facts. You will be able to do XtraMath at school and at home. XtraMath will work where you need to start and take you from there. Today you are going to set your starting point. Just...

• Click this XtraMath, 
• Type my email address, lcrawford@ladueschools.net, (you can copy/paste, or see it on the board)
• Enter your name and PIN #
• START

When you finish (about 15-20 minutes or less), sign out of the computer and tell the next person on the list at the board it's their turn.

4C Quick Updates

Hi 4C Families,

I just wanted to let you know that I introduced the kids to Ten Marks. It's an online math program that they can work on at school and home. They are able to move through lessons I assign them at their own pace. I give them new assignments when they earn 80% on each topic. They have a parent letter for you that has a sign in just for you, so you can see their progress. Also, I will send home a report that shows how they have done on each assignment. 

How's your fundraising going? Remember, the fundraiser benefits the OBPTO. Also, if you haven't turned in your information for the OB Buzz Book please turn in your information on Tuesday.

Upcoming Dates:

Mon., Sep. 7          Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Fri., Sep. 11           Popsicles on the Playground for ELL and New Families

Wed., Sep. 16       OB Walk in the Park during PE @ 10:10 am

Fri., Oct. 2           OB Field Day

Have a great holiday weekend!!

CURRICULUM NIGHT

I can't wait to see you at Curriculum Night this evening at 6:30 pm. Parent's only. We'll start in the gym. Then we'll head to the class.