welcome… parents of at students find the four-digit number in which the first two digits are the...
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Welcome… Parents of
AT StudentsFind the four-digit
number in which the first two digits are the product of the
third and fourth, and the fourth digit is six less than the third. The sum of all digits
is 21.Another word for
money,That banks keep in a
vault;With ew I become a
nut,That’s really good
with salt.What amI?....
Dominique Rquibi and Michele Lintner
Think the Box Outside
Expectations• Come prepared to THINK
• Be willing to SHARE your
ideas, what you think matters
• LISTEN thoughtfully when others speak
• RESPECT all ideas
How was my child accepted into the AT Program?
ID ProcessAll grades given Measure of Academic Progress (MAP achievement test) Total 92nd %ile in reading and/or math
Reading• 92nd %ile and above (MAP) take the
CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test)… includes 3 subtests
• To be further screened for reading, students need one of the following scores on the CogAT:
– Composite SAS minimum 120 and 120 SAS minimum Total Verbal or– 126 SAS minimum Total Verbal or
• Teacher checklist• Students earn points for each of these
scores. Earning a minimum of 13 out of 22 points on the ID matrix identifies students for the AT Program.
Math• 92nd %ile and above (MAP) take the
CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test)… includes 3 subtests
• To be further screened for math, students need one of the following scores on the CogAT:
– Composite SAS minimum 120 and 120 SAS minimum Total Non-Verbal or
Quantitative Reasoning– 126 SAS minimum Total Non-Verbal or
Quantitative Reasoning or
• Teacher checklist• Students earn points for each of these
scores. Earning a minimum of 13 out of 22 points on the ID matrix identifies students for the AT Program.
How often and when will my child be pulled out from the classroom?
Depending on identified area:
• 1 hr/ week Math
• 30 minutes week
“Math Investigations”(Based on score from TOMAGS)
• 1 hr/ week Reading
What types of activities will my child participate in while in the AT Program?
hOur program emphasizes higher order thinking skills, NOT the re-teaching of
specific skills taught in the regular classroom.
Math
• Problem Solving Steps & Strategies
• Logic• Solutions in oral/written
format• New Concepts
Reading
• Novels and Short Stories from Junior Great Books
• In-depth discussion stemming from critical thinking questions (student and teacher generated)
• Written responses to critical thinking questions
• Creative projects related to novel or story
Math Investigations Class
• Use TOMAGS assessment
• Focus is on investigating concepts. Whereas AT math is focused on extending the regular classroom learning.
• 30 minutes a week for the year
AT Reading Novels
3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Stone Fox Tuck Everlasting Bridge to Terabithia
Frindle The Green Book The Cay
Sadako and a Thousand Snow Treasure Esperanza Rising
Paper Cranes The Lion, the Witch, and Boy in the Striped Pajamas
One Hundred Dresses the Wardrobe Seedfolks
Castle in the Attic Chasing Vermeer
Ice Worm
AT Math Units
3rd Grade• Patterns and Sequences
• Place Value
• Money Unit
• Magic of Multiplying
• Logical Reasoning
• Number Sense
• Integers
• Fractions
• Probability
• Logic Grids
• Problem Solvers
4th Grade• Geometry Mean, Median, Mode
• Order of Operations
• Exponents, Powers, Scientific Notation
• Fractions
• Probability
• Ration and Area
• Decimal
• Symmetry
• Integers
• Prime Numbers
• Logic Grids
• Problem Solvers
5th Grade• Goldbach’s Conjecture
• Fractals
• Division of Decimals
• Analyzing Misleading Graphs
• Integers
• Fractions
• Percents
• Algebra
• Probability
• Logic Grids
• Problem Solvers
What supplies should my child have in order to be prepared for each
class?
• Folder (or tab in expandable folder)
• Writing Utensil (pencil preferred)
• Dry Erase Marker (for math)
• Assignment Notebook• Spiral notebook• Post it flags (rdg only)
What should my child do in order to be prepared for each class?
• Homework should be complete every week (participation is very difficult if homework is not finished).
• Discuss or re-read the reading assignment with your child the night prior to our class just as a “refresher!” This makes for an engaged class discussion
• On the way to Grandma’s, at dinner, out for a walk, anywhere! There’s always a time to THINK!
• Check Mrs. Lintner’s or Mrs. Rquibi’s website for the homework page.
What is your homework policy?• Math consists mainly of logic grids or some form of brainteaser. However, at
times, the assignment will reflect the lesson taught that week. If after 30-45 minutes of working on the assignment throughout the week your child cannot complete it due to the level of difficulty, you may sign off on it.
• Reading consists mainly of active reading. At the end of a story, there will be a written assignment. In addition, they may be required to comment on a blog post.
• In general, AT homework should not feel overwhelming. If it seems to require an excessive amount of time on a weekly basis, please contact us. If after spending a good amount of time on an assignment over the course of a week your child has still not completed the work (especially brain teasers), please feel free to sign the work to indicate that your child worked on it but was not able to complete it.
• Please feel free to communicate to us about homework struggles. Our goal is to provide some brain work-out time, not to overwhelm. What takes 10 minutes for one child may take 30 minutes for another child.
What can I do at home to help my child?
Math
• Encourage risk-taking• Encourage independence• Ask guiding questions
rather than giving answers
• Play strategy games
Reading
• Encourage debate• Discuss the assigned
reading• Ask questions… critical
thinking. Ask about reasoning on graphic organizer.
• Help proofread written responses
AT AssessmentStudents are assessed on effort and thinking skills!
A report card will be sent home at the end of each quarter.
They will be in a separate envelope marked AT.
If applicable, reading and math will be on the same assessment card
3= beginning to develop
2= developing
1= meets
Will my child stay in the program through elementary school?
Points to Consider• We are always monitoring students’ progress in the program• Within the regular classroom, students must maintain an 85% in the
subject they are identified.• AT Resource Teachers stay in communication with classroom
teachers and parents when a student is struggling. • Grades and performance in AT pullout class can determine
continuing placement in the AT Program.
Options for struggling student:
1. remain in classroom as identified AT
2. exit from program
Something to think about:
• AT pullout is meant to be challenging!
• Having questions is sometimes more important than having an answer!
• The only difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is the way you approach it. – American Proverb
• The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein
How can I contact you?Dominique Rquibi (rukeebee) Michele LintnerLakewood Creek…636-3278 Lakewood Creek…636-3024(Tues & Wed) (Mon only)Southbury Elementary…551-9859 Fox Chase…636-3024(Thurs & Fri) (Tues & Wed morning)
[email protected] [email protected]
When leaving a message, please leave your child’s name, grade, school, your
phone number/email and the best time to reach you.