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People who doodle are smart. Read the article!

by Kathleen - Teachers.Net Gazette

Apr 15, 2009

Get Smart! Doodle!

People who doodle are smart - they pay more attention and remember things better than those who do not doodle.Same goes for fidgeting. Read the article linked below, and check out the new (FREE) doodling site for kids and adults.

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preschool academics: challenge or pressure?

by johanna

Apr 26, 2009

For a research paper, i need opinions on how much should we be teaching in pre-k.

Exploration time in 1/2 multiage

by Melissa

Apr 28, 2009

I am going into my first year as a multiage teacher after 3 years teaching straight 1st grade. I have been reading a lot about multiage and am trying to find out as much as I can. I have a partner teacher who is also doing a 1/2 multiage. I was reading one book (I can't even remember which one!) and it talked about exploration time that a teacher i...See More

Helpful quotes for children

by Leah

May 1, 2009

These are reproducible. You may use them anyway you wish.

by joann

May 4, 2009

I will be teaching a 1/2 multi-age class next fall. Can anyone send me their daily schedule? Also, we have to use basals-- how do you use basal with your 1/2 multi-aged students?

joann

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Kendra I teach a 2/3 and next year will teach a 1/2. I use the 2nd grade basal for 2nd reading and 3rd grade basal for 3rd grade reading. I teach one while the other is working independently. I also used the book The Daily 5 for ideas about independent work. In math, I teach the 2nd grade book to 2nd grade and the 3rd grade book to the third grade. While ...See More

May 27, 2009

teachermommy78 Hi!

I do placement tests in the beginning of each school year (and periodically through the year). I then create reading groups to place the children. Usually each group does end up with a mixture of 1st and 2nd graders in each group. I use the reader where they are placed. While each group is meeting with me, the others are either doing i...See More

Jul 31, 2009

by Heather

May 7, 2009

It has been proposed to me to teach a 2/3 classroom next year. Does anyone have any books, articles, or websites that they can suggest? Also, if you are a NY teacher, how do you prepare for the state testing?

christina On 5/07/09, Heather wrote: > It has been proposed to me to teach a 2/3 classroom next > year. Does anyone have any books, articles, or websites > that they can suggest? > Also, if you are a NY teacher, how do you prepare for the > state testing?

I am also looking for information for a 2/3 split in a private school setting wh...See More

May 16, 2009

Kj Have you examined these books

May 17, 2009

Assessments in Multiage Classrooms

by Laura

May 8, 2009

I am writing a paper for a class. I need your help in my research. My topic concerns how multiage classrooms are dealing with the No Child Left Behind assessments. Do you use standardized tests from your state or from a national test? Are you considered to be a highly qualified teacher if you teach multiple sujects? How would you like to see the NC...See More

Silvia Kruger On 5/08/09, Laura wrote: > I am writing a paper for a class. I need your help in my > research. My topic concerns how multiage classrooms are > dealing with the No Child Left Behind assessments. Do you > use standardized tests from your state or from a national > test? Are you considered to be a highly qualified teacher > if you t...See MoreOn 5/08/09, Laura wrote: > I am writing a paper for a class. I need your help in my > research. My topic concerns how multiage classrooms are > dealing with the No Child Left Behind assessments. Do you > use standardized tests from your state or from a national > test? Are you considered to be a highly qualified teacher > if you teach multiple sujects? How would you like to see > the NCLB law dealt with? I am really looking forward to > seeing some of your answers. Thanks for your help.

Our Ohio charter public school (K-8) is all multi-age divided into three learning clusters. Primary (K-2), Junior (3-5), and Senior (6-8). That's how students are grouped but they are classified according to stages (Emerging, Beginning, Developing, Refining and Applying). Students must meet Benchmark requirements to move onto the next stage.

We must give all State tests so each student is assigned a "grade equivalent". We do not teach to the test, but we do take three weeks prior to prep and teach test -taking genre (most of the time students know the work but do not understand the sometimes bizarre wording of the questions).

Of course we don't like the tests because we cannot be true to our model of stages because of the grade levels. There is a school district in Denver that moved to all stages...I wonder how they are handling the tests.

I feel the problem with the tests is that each state creates their own tests and their own scores for passing. In Ohio, Grade 8 Math needs only about 35% to score Proficient! Is there any wonder that kids get frustrated because at 35% they do not know enough material to be successful in the next grade level.

The problem with NCLB is that children are left behind because we do not give them time. Imposing grade levels on students is artificial. How can a child who comes into K 2 -3 years behind "catch-up" to an on-track peer. They can't. We teach to the test but these students are not competent. Why not get rid of grade levels altogether and instead require an exit exam to graduate. If it takes some kids two - three years longer to get their diploma...who cares. It is much better than students dropping out in ninth grade.

May 28, 2009

Karen We have national testing in Australia. All students do the same test across the entire country on the same days, despite having state curriculums.

I don't believe it achieves anything real or useful.Some of my students guess because they don't understand the wording or can't read the reading task. Some guess well. Others not so well. Overa...See More

Jun 16, 2009

K/1/2 multiage classroom

by Janet

May 13, 2009

HELP! Because of #'s I am now adding 2nd grade to my k/1 classroom. Does anyone have a schedule to help? Some tips?

Silvia Kruger On 5/13/09, Janet wrote: > HELP! Because of #'s I am now adding 2nd grade to my k/1 > classroom. Does anyone have a schedule to help? Some tips?

I teach at the Intergenerational School, a public charter school that is divided into three clusters. Primary (K-2), Junior (3-5) and Senior (6-8). If you schedule your classroom into worksh...See More

May 28, 2009

3/4 combo class

by Lisa

May 14, 2009

Hi-I have taught 1st or 2nd grade for 15 years but was just told today I'm moving to a combo class of 28 3/4 graders next year. I would love ideas on classroom management, schedules, etc. I am being told that it would be ok to combine my science and social studies curriculum (ie. teaching 4th grade to everyone next year, then 3rd grade curriculum t...See More

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Blue Heron Hi Jan,

I'm going to be teaching a 3/4 split this year. I am trying to combine the expectations where it is possible. It will be a fun year. Blue Heron On 7/20/09, Jan wrote: > I've very excited about teaching a combo 3/4 class this year, even > if it's only for language arts. I'm here looking for multiage tips > and ideas. Thank...See More

Sep 2, 2009

rural MI teacher I, too have been moved to a 3/4 classroom this year. Do you have a separate "multiage" report card for students. If not, how do you address the looping curriculum. I REALLY want to loop my social studies and science, but our report cards are grade specific (i/e. 3rd grade speaks specifically about MI studies) ANY help would be great

Sep 3, 2009

K/1 combination

by Wendy

May 28, 2009

I'm slated to have a k/1 combo in the fall. 15 Ks and 10 firsts. I've been teaching first for 20 years... any ideas how to set up room? and to manage time? Thanks!

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