Wednesday

FYI:
*Check Wed. Folders
*In folder, you will receive your child's reading and math MAP test IF they have completed the test.  I have a sheet attached explaining the score and the test.  If you need another copy of this letter I've attached it to the bottom of this blog post for you to read.  IF you do not receive either data sheet it is because your child is still working on BOTH tests. I will send home your copy and a copy of the letter as soon as one or both of the tests are complete. {homeroom only}
*{homeroom only} I am sending home the new Lexile Level sheet that correlates to the MAP RIT level as well as your child's reading level.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.  Other Parents - if your child is in my Reading Class and you'd like a copy of this, just shoot me an email or a note and I will copy one to send home for you. (or math class too!)

Science:
Today we worked on our study guide for the test on Friday. Students did a good job and used their resources from past lessons to help. We will go over this tomorrow and play a game to get us ready!
HW: finish study guide if needed; study from the sheet for test

Reading:
We continued to work on theme today.  We talked about different themes in a story as well as got into our leveled reader groups.  Students read science fiction stories and answered comprehension questions about theme.  Students were also given a choice of 6 different pre-made themes to then write a story about. Can't wait to read these tomorrow! We were also able to practice the spellings and meanings of our vocab. words.
HW: finish leveled reader questions, finish theme stories, study for vocab test

Math:
Today we continued to practice with simple word problems on factors, GCF, LCF, prime, and composite numbers.  We split the kids into 2 smaller groups and went over HW with the students.  If your child turned in his/her HW they received a 100% because we went over it and corrected it together to make sure students understood.  We also completed a word problem on rounding that will be very similar to the math test question.
HW: more word problems, please check and sign

Writing:
We finished reading our diversity article and watched a Tumble books on Diversity.  Next, students interviewed a few people on what diversity means to them.  They will also be asking YOU tonight! :) We are hoping to get our rough draft written tomorrow.
HW: interview at least one person on diversity question

Have a good night,


MAP Data Sheet – Math and Reading
{You are receiving this in the Wed. folder attached to your child's MAP data sheet IF you are in my homeroom class}

Your child recently took the MAP Reading and MAP Math test. This is a test your child will take 3 times a year. The first test is to show your child and his/her teacher where the child’s academic ability is and what strengths/weaknesses your child has in different sub-categories in Math and Reading.


Since this is the beginning of the 4th grade, your child’s score from last year (3rd) does not hold any bearings on this score as it is a new test.


The NWEA provided us with a National Norm Means Score for each of the 3 tests. For the first test, the mean score for the beginning of the year MAP assessment is as follows:


Math: 203.6
Reading: 199.6


If your child is on or above this score, that means your child is above the national norm for this time of the test. If your child is below this score, that means your child is possibly struggling with several areas this test assessed. On your child’s paper, it shows the separate sub-categories of the test.


Our goal is to have each child progress the next time we take this test (in the Winter). Hopefully, your child will show a lot of growth from now to then considering the test assessed 4th grade content that has not been taught yet!


This is also a test that should be allotted around 1 hour or more to take. Students had 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete each test, but were given extra time if needed. IF your child tested in less than 45 minutes, I would suggest your child could have done better if more time and effort was presented on this test.


If you’d like more information about this test, please use the “Frequently Used Words and Their Meanings” sheet you were provided with in my Open House packet or find the tab on my blog to read more about the use of the MAP test.
Thank you,


Mrs. Burton


*If you are receiving this letter with only 1 of the data sheets, this means your child has not yet completed his math or reading test. Once the test is complete, I will send home his/her data sheet for you.