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Danger! Assuming Students Understand Our Words Fails Them

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Aug 12, 2014

Assuming That Students Understand Our Words Fails Them

"I thought I understood. I really did! I thought they understood what I was saying."

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G/T Kentucky Fried

by Jules Robarts

Jun 11, 2014

G/T was already not happening in alot of Ky schools . The leaders are snowballed in paperwork and teachers were cut back. Our college leaders prepared for their schools and did nothing. Now they want to do spot checks on the records. What a Joke!!!!

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Students Engage in Dangerous Drug Use During “Finals Frenzy”

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jun 9, 2014

Students Engage in Dangerous Drug Use During “Finals Frenzy”

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Highly gifted 4 year old

by Bobbie Barrows

Oct 16, 2013

I am not a teacher but a mom. I am having a hard time with my school following through with things. I know she isn't learning to her potential. I could homeschool, but I worry about social need. Now she is in 4k but when she was tested last March she was at least 3 to 4 years above her grade level. I just wish there was a "great gifted source" to h...See More

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Cadam Every type of schooling has it's advantages and disadvantages. None are perfect and remember that the educational option you choose for your daughter now may not work in a couple of years. You can always change your mind. My own kids have been homeschooled and now they are all in public school but I teach at a homeschool co-op because I don't want ...See MoreEvery type of schooling has it's advantages and disadvantages. None are perfect and remember that the educational option you choose for your daughter now may not work in a couple of years. You can always change your mind. My own kids have been homeschooled and now they are all in public school but I teach at a homeschool co-op because I don't want to work full time right now (not that there are any teaching jobs available around here....).

With such a little one I automatically think of finding a 1/2 day K program for fun and friends, then meet her academic needs at home.

When she is older, if you think home is the best situation for her there are many many social opportunities for homeschoolers. Seriously, most have trouble making sure they are home enough to get the real work done. There are co-ops, play groups, park days, field trips, art classes. Local children's museums often have classes for homeschoolers. Our local Kroc center has a whole day of science, art, music, drama.... etc. There is an art program that runs one day a week covering drama, drawing, painting, pottery, and music. That doesn't include the myriad of after school programs available to kids here.

Basically, if the only thing keeping you from homeschooling is "socialization", don't let it.

There are a lot of academic programs out there geared to self-pacing (meaning she can go through them at her own pace) and multi-age program with ideas for a variety of levels. These are great because you can choose the activities that match her level instead of her age.

If she is reading so well in English give her another language to puzzle over. I love programs from Classical Academic Press. They have Latin, Spanish and Greek for sure and might have Hebrew and French in the works. There are a lot of songs and stories involved and they have a whole website of games and animated videos you can play with for free. Greek is fun because of the different alphabet.

If she loves math, introduce her to Fred from the Life of Fred math books. It is a math program but written like a story about Fred, the 5 yo math genius who teaches at Kittens University. She may or may not understand all of the math, but she will have fun.

If she loves science or outdoors get her a special journal and take her on walks t explore the natural world. She can write down her observations and draw pictures of what she sees.

I remember the feelings that come with an 10 mo who has no need of baby signs because she can talk, or a 3 yo who stamped her foot and demanded her own math book like big brother.....

It gets easier in some ways and harder in others. The local elementary school taught her almost nothing in the three years she was there but it gave me a break from her intensity and the middle school has been great.

If it is best for your daughter to be in a traditional school, plan to challenge her at home. Take her places, do projects, find a list of classic books and start reading through them. Just watch her emotional state and make sure she is dealing with it well. If you have a supportive teacher your daughter can do extra research about a class topic and present what she has learned kind of like show and tell.

Blessings, Christina

Oct 19, 2013

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fwiw Two more thoughts in addition to what has been written here:

Music lessons and scouting. These two things were saviors for both myself and my children.

Music lessons (Suzuki is probably the option for a child this young) allow kids to learn and grow at their own pace. And the amount of mental challenge out there is nearly unlimite...See MoreTwo more thoughts in addition to what has been written here:

Music lessons and scouting. These two things were saviors for both myself and my children.

Music lessons (Suzuki is probably the option for a child this young) allow kids to learn and grow at their own pace. And the amount of mental challenge out there is nearly unlimited.

Scouting allows kids to dig their teeth into badges (ie. learning opportunities in a variety of topics).

School is never going to be 100% matched to each kid's needs and interests. But there is so much that can be done at home to supplement what kids are doing and school and to provide mental challenge.

On 10/19/13, Cadam wrote: > Every type of schooling has it's advantages and disadvantages. None > are perfect and remember that the educational option you choose for > your daughter now may not work in a couple of years. You can > always change your mind. My own kids have been homeschooled and > now they are all in public school but I teach at a homeschool co- op > because I don't want to work full time right now (not that there are > any teaching jobs available around here....). > > With such a little one I automatically think of finding a 1/2 day K > program for fun and friends, then meet her academic needs at home. > > When she is older, if you think home is the best situation for her > there are many many social opportunities for homeschoolers. > Seriously, most have trouble making sure they are home enough to > get the real work done. There are co-ops, play groups, park days, > field trips, art classes. Local children's museums often have > classes for homeschoolers. Our local Kroc center has a whole day > of science, art, music, drama.... etc. There is an art program that > runs one day a week covering drama, drawing, painting, pottery, and > music. That doesn't include the myriad of after school programs > available to kids here. > > Basically, if the only thing keeping you from homeschooling is > "socialization", don't let it. > > There are a lot of academic programs out there geared to self- pacing > (meaning she can go through them at her own pace) and multi-age > program with ideas for a variety of levels. These are great > because you can choose the activities that match her level instead > of her age. > > If she is reading so well in English give her another language to > puzzle over. I love programs from Classical Academic Press. They > have Latin, Spanish and Greek for sure and might have Hebrew and > French in the works. There are a lot of songs and stories involved > and they have a whole website of games and animated videos you can > play with for free. Greek is fun because of the different > alphabet. > > If she loves math, introduce her to Fred from the Life of Fred math > books. It is a math program but written like a story about Fred, > the 5 yo math genius who teaches at Kittens University. She may or > may not understand all of the math, but she will have fun. > > If she loves science or outdoors get her a special journal and take > her on walks t explore the natural world. She can write down her > observations and draw pictures of what she sees. > > I remember the feelings that come with an 10 mo who has no need of > baby signs because she can talk, or a 3 yo who stamped her foot > and demanded her own math book like big brother..... > > It gets easier in some ways and harder in others. The local > elementary school taught her almost nothing in the three years she > was there but it gave me a break from her intensity and the middle > school has been great. > > If it is best for your daughter to be in a traditional school, plan > to challenge her at home. Take her places, do projects, find a > list of classic books and start reading through them. Just watch > her emotional state and make sure she is dealing with it well. If > you have a supportive teacher your daughter can do extra research > about a class topic and present what she has learned kind of like > show and tell. > > Blessings, Christina

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Game of Word Power

by dave

Jul 3, 2009

Would anyone happen to have a board game... called A Game of Word Power? Recently found the game while shopping at GoodWill but no rules were included... looks like a great game to use with advanced students. Appreciate it if anyone of you would happen to have a set that I could get a copy of. Thanks... dave

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Froggybee Does this help?

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On 7/03/09, dave wrote: > Would anyone happen to have a board game... called A Game > of Word Power? Recently found the game while shopping at > GoodWill but no rules were included... looks like a great > game to use with advanced students. Appreciate it if anyone > of you would happen...See More

Jul 3, 2009

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Try that site and see if that is your game.

Jul 3, 2009

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Going to have advanced math students next year.

by girl in gulfport

Jul 4, 2009

Even though I am moving back to reg. ed, I will be pulling from my background here to use next year. I was told my students will be grouped according to their math scores for next year. I will be getting the advanced math kids. I have never had a class grouped this way, and I am interested to what their reading levels will be. Anyway, since I am pl...See More

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girl in gulfport I have never heard of the Sunshine Math...I am going to take a look at that. I will also take a look at Singapore. On 7/04/09, Donna music/TN wrote: > On 7/04/09, girl in gulfport wrote: >> Even though I am moving back to reg. ed, I will be pulling >> from my background here to use next year. I was told my >> students will be g...See More

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Tim I have been using a couple of different books to supplement and extend thinking. Although I like students to move at their pace I also want them to develop deeper thinking skills. One book that really helps in this area is Linda Sheffield Jensen's book Extending the Challenge in Mathematics:Developing Mathematical Promise in K-8 students (Corwin Pr...See MoreI have been using a couple of different books to supplement and extend thinking. Although I like students to move at their pace I also want them to develop deeper thinking skills. One book that really helps in this area is Linda Sheffield Jensen's book Extending the Challenge in Mathematics:Developing Mathematical Promise in K-8 students (Corwin Press - [link removed].

Another series I would recommend is Awesome Math Problems for Creative Thinking by Carole E. Greenes, Carol R. Findell, M. Katherine Gavin, Linda Jensen Sheffield. This series with books for each grade 3-8 provides a great number of problems for problem solving and development of thinking.

One last possible resource might be the Project M3 from Kendall Hunt Publishing ([link removed].

I wish you well and am just a little bit jealous as I continue in a teacher support role, and would love to work with a group of students of my own.

On 7/04/09, girl in gulfport wrote: > > I have never heard of the Sunshine Math...I am going to take a > look at that. I will also take a look at Singapore. > On 7/04/09, Donna music/TN wrote: >> On 7/04/09, girl in gulfport wrote: >>> Even though I am moving back to reg. ed, I will be pulling >>> from my background here to use next year. I was told my >>> students will be grouped according to their math scores >>> for next year. I will be getting the advanced math kids. I >>> have never had a class grouped this way, and I am >>> interested to what their reading levels will be. Anyway, >>> since I am planning on flying in math, I will be around >>> asking for opinions and questions of you. >>> >>> Oh, and I thought I was going to 1st, but I am moving to >>> 3rd instead. >>> Any thoughts on good resources for advanced math 3rd >>> graders? We will be using the enVision math series, but I >>> do plan on doing alot of higher level supplementing as >>> well. >> >> I've mentioned Singapore Math before, and I'd suggest looking >> at it. By 3rd grade, you're really starting to teach and use >> model drawing for problem solving, which leads nicely into a >> great deal of algebraic thinking. I've had good luck finding >> the textbooks used for good prices. The workbooks are leveled. >> The standard one which matches the textbook is about on the >> same level as the textbook, and still moves faster than most >> math series. The intensive practice is the one I've used most >> for kids who are good in math, and it goes a little more in >> depth and takes each concept a little farther. >> >> Also, have you looked at Sunshine Math Superstars? It's a math >> enrichment extracurricular program which is great for the kids >> who just plain love math. Here's one school's link to it. >> >> >>

Jul 5, 2009

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Identification

by Elaine

Jul 7, 2009

My district is revising its selection process for our pullout program. We've been using weighted matrices to calculate scores on the state tests, teacher recommendation, grades, SAGES scores, and scores on the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking. I'm very interested to learn what other districts use, and how well you think they work. Thanks for your...See More

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Cyna We have a gifted eligibility team of five people who review the data from testing, score performance samples (based on a state rubric), and make eligibility decisions. This team is made up of 3 gifted specialists, the system psychometrist, and our gifted coordinator.

On 7/08/09, Elaine wrote: > Thanks for this, Cyna. Sounds really thor...See More

Jul 13, 2009

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Mama maria several ways acceptable in ohio The selection process in ohio has state guidelines, but as near as i can tell other states leave it up to each district. in ohio there are several ways for a child to be identified as gifted. 1. cognitively gifted can be done in 2 ways A. an individual iq test with the result being 130 (give or take the standard deviation) B. group Iq test, dont kn...See More

Jul 30, 2009

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Discipline

by New to 4th

Jul 9, 2009

Hello, I will be teaching a self contained 4th grade GT class next year. I am wondering what discipline system is adequate for these class. What do you use in your classrooms? Thanks

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Tricia I read the book Setting Limits In the Classroom by Robert MacKenzie this summer along with others and this one was my favorite. No giving warning upon warning and using a democratic approach. He has parent books also--I found this approach worked on my own son quite well. I am not sure how some fourth grade teacher discipline--I am new to third thi...See More

Jul 9, 2009

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New to 4th To Tricia and Dave:

Thanks for the advice. I will check the mentioned resources.

On 7/09/09, Tricia wrote: > I read the book Setting Limits In the Classroom by Robert > MacKenzie this summer along with others and this one was my > favorite. No giving warning upon warning and using a democratic > approach. He has parent...See More

Jul 14, 2009

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Best Middle School AIG model (NC)

by NC teacher

Jul 10, 2009

Does anyone know of a good model for "doing" AIG at the middle school level, focusing on reading and math? Our system doesn't allow grade skipping or course acceleration, so it would be good if you wouldn't point me in that direction. Thanks!

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