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Math Curriculum
We use the Everyday Math Curriculum for our math instruction. Everyday Mathematics is a comprehensive Pre-K through 6th grade mathematics curriculum developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project in order to develop life-long mathmatical thinkers.
Please see the presentation to view highlighted aspects of Everyday Math.
Everyday Mathematics is distinguished by its focus on real-life problem solving, balance between whole-class, collaborative and self-directed learning, and emphasis on communication, facilitation of school-family cooperation, and appropriate use of technology. Please see their website for more information.
SRE has also purchased the rights to EveryDay Math games for students to play at home. Also included is an interactive reference book for parents to use to help with at home assignments.
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Writing
Teachers have been using the program Every Child A Writer program. This program is based on the Australian genre-based approach to writing. Through direct instruction and joint construction of text, students master descriptive, explanation, instruction, persuasive, and narrative writing.
Students experience
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Demonstrated Writing - the teacher demonstrates the writing progess by modeling or "thinking aloud" the strategies while composing for the students.
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Differentiated
Writing - the teacher works with a small group of students to compose written pieces together. The teacher focuses on the targets of planning, organizaqtion, vocabulary usage, sentence and paragraph structure and conventions and mechanics.
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Directed writing - Students receive daily opportunities to practice each genre by plannig, drafting, revising, editing, conferencing and publishing their pieces. through large group and small group instruction.
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