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Economics Unit for Grade 3?

by JP

Feb 20, 2009

Anyone have any ideas for a 3rd grade 2 wk unit on economics? I'm a 1st year and my district doesn't use text books so I have no prior plans or resources available. HELP!

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Try the Primary board for more help (nfm) On 2/20/09, JP wrote: > Anyone have any ideas for a 3rd grade 2 wk unit on > economics? I'm a 1st year and my district doesn't use > text books so I have no prior plans or resources > available. HELP!

Feb 21, 2009

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interview

by Marzena

Feb 20, 2009

Hi my name is MArzena. I'm attending Triton college right now and I'm thinking about becoming a teacher. So far i got a projct from my myth. I need to find some nice teacher and make an intervie with him.I would be very thankful if you could just answer for my questions

1) What is the name of your school, what grade do you teach, how long ...See More

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JAM Hi Marzena. Here are my answers!

1) What is the name of your school, what grade do you teach, how long have you been teaching elementary school? Stanwood Elementary I teach a 4/5 combination class I've been teaching for 17 years

2)What is the name of your mathematics curriculum or book? Our district uses Trailblazers right now but...See MoreHi Marzena. Here are my answers!

1) What is the name of your school, what grade do you teach, how long have you been teaching elementary school? Stanwood Elementary I teach a 4/5 combination class I've been teaching for 17 years

2)What is the name of your mathematics curriculum or book? Our district uses Trailblazers right now but I do not use it at all. IT's very hard to follow and does not deal well with extentions or remediation. I find my lessons in a variety of places (books by Marilyn Burns are my favorites), but use the state standards in math to drive my long term plans and assessment. My district is in the process of choosing a new curriculum that we will start in the fall and I am very excited about it! Making my own lessons from here and there is ridiculously hard to do.

3)How is the mathematics curriculum chosen in your school? Our school district has a team of 10 teachers (2 per school) and a fe administrators who are piloting three new series. They will provide information to the district superintendent. I'm not sure who has the final say. One of the pilot teachers is my team mate so I'm getting a peak early. Things look good!

4)How many minutes a day do you spend on mathematics instruction? I teach math twice a day-- daily practice of computation plus other varied skills for 30 minutes in the morning using a supplemental program called Every Day Counts Math Calendar; then for another hour after lunch when I teach the 'lessons' in my unit.

5)Describe a typical mathematics lesson. Hmmm. Big question. I'm in a fractions unit right now. Here is an example. Monday this will be my lesson: I start by posing a problem: Which is a better deal: 2 candies for 5 cents or 3 candies for 6 cents? We use manipulatives and kids work in teams to explore how to answer this question. We discuss as a class and pose different solutions. Kids justify their thinking and ask each other probing questions. We create understanding through this process. Finally, we apply the new understanding to new situations. Later this week we will do more written work but at first it's problem solving and meaning making.

6)What types of instructional methods do you use? See #5.

7)How do you address the diverse needs of your students? Team work; open ended questions; Menus (where kids have a number of days to solve a range of problems, justifying their thinking-- some problems are simple and some are very complex). I also have my ESL degree and am bilingual.

8)How do you help students who are struggling in mathematics? I scaffold the work so kids who struggle can have more concrete practice with extra feedback; I tutor at recess; I work with parents to provide targeted practice at home.

9)How do you challenge students who are gifted in mathematics? I think my methods are especially appropriate for capable students because I have a range of real life problems to solve in math. My higher kids don't sit and wait for the rest of the class finish or have to spend their time tutoring the lower kids-- I make sure they have something to challenge them too. It takes a lot of extra time and work to keep them happily challenged, but what else could I do? They deserve to be learning too.

10)Why do you choose to be a teacher? I love to see children learn

11)Do you evere regrted that you are a teacher? Never

Feb 21, 2009

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grant for technology?

by Diane5

Feb 21, 2009

Our low income school is in need of money for technology. Does anyone have any ideas of where I can investigate to write a grant for updating our technology? Thanks, diane5 in ohio

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Overused words list

by m

Feb 22, 2009

I am getting ready to do a unit on word choice, and I like to start the unit by providing students with a list of overused words found in their writing. Previously, I have used a great handout I got from someone on teachers.net, but I can't find my original. I'm hoping that someone still has a copy that they could share with me. It included words l...See More

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Adrienne I can see the resource sheets in my mind. I searched the web, but didn't find what I was looking for. I tried to post a copy of what I did find, but teachers.net would not accept it because there must be a "forbidden" word embedded in one of the website names. Email me and I will send it to you.

Feb 23, 2009

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Gracie Hi Adrienne,

Can you send it to me, I doing a lesson with fifth graders and not finding anything great.

Thanks Gracie

On 2/23/09, Adrienne wrote: > I can see the resource sheets in my mind. I searched the web, > but didn't find what I was looking for. I tried to post a copy > of what I did find, but teachers.net...See More

Mar 6, 2009

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Highlights

by tmp

Feb 22, 2009

Does anyone have the teacher materials for the take home subscription forms for the Mapping from Highlights?

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FREE K-6 Spanish Phrases & Activities

by Iris

Feb 22, 2009

lease check out Quiz-buddy.com and let me know if you want to link to our Spanish learning website for FREE. There are lots of fun learning activities that your students will enjoy. Respond to this post if interested in this great opportunity for your students. Great audio, too

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Textmapping

by Rosie

Feb 22, 2009

I have read about this but never tried it. Is there anyone who has? I was thinking about using it for the purpose of sequencing events. I gave my students 8 sentences directly from the basal story and asked them to paste onto a graphic organizer in the order they occurred. All students had access to the text and were told they should use it to help...See More

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paulaj Only two students got the events in the correct order. I > was so frustrated! I want to give them a scroll so that > they can highlight the events and clearly see how simple it > would have been to look through the text. > > Am I crazy? This is third grade.

I haven't heard of it before, but after looking it up, I AM going to...See More

Feb 27, 2009

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Science Fair topics wanted....to help my daugher

by Jackie

Feb 22, 2009

I am an early childhood teacher and decided to seek the advice of upper elementary teachers on this topic. My daugher is searching for ideas for a "Cool" science fair project. Her teacher is using the solar system to teach them about how to make charts, etc. Volcanos are already taken as are crystals. IF you have your kids do a Science Fair,,,what ...See More

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PedagoNet Have you examined thes

Feb 26, 2009

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Selena/4th Try [link removed].

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Feb 26, 2009

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NJASK3 Short Constructed-Response Questions for Math

by Kim

Feb 23, 2009

Does anyone have any samples of Short Constructed-Response Questions for Grade 3 Math. I teach Third Grade in Newark, NJ and the test is in May and we have received very little staff development on this. If anyone could direct me to a website, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks, Kim

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dont need to know On 2/23/09, Kim wrote: > Does anyone have any samples of Short Constructed-Response > Questions for Grade 3 Math. I teach Third Grade in Newark, > NJ and the test is in May and we have received very little > staff development on this. If anyone could direct me to a > website, I would greatly appreciate it. > > Thanks, > Kim

Mar 3, 2009

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LS On 3/03/09, dont need to know wrote: > On 2/23/09, Kim wrote: >> Does anyone have any samples of Short Constructed-Response >> Questions for Grade 3 Math. I teach Third Grade in Newark, >> NJ and the test is in May and we have received very little >> staff development on this. If anyone could direct me to a >> websi...See More

Mar 3, 2009

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