ELEMENTARYGIFTED & TALENTED

EDUCATION PROGRAM

GT Resource Staff atPhelps Luck Elementary School

Marianne Barno – Marianne_Barno@hcpss.org

Kristen Bindseil – Kristen_Bindseil@hcpss.org

The mission of the Howard County

Gifted and Talented Education Program is to

recognize and develop talent in

advanced-level students.

G/T Mathematics

• Curriculum is enriched & accelerated by as much as two years

• Focus is on problem solving and application of mathematical skills

• Daily mathematics instruction by the G/T Resource Teacher (1 hour 15 minutes/day)– Grade 5 - 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.– Grade 4 - 11:00 – 12:15

• Testing – 3rd and 5th Grade CogAT Scores– New Students - SCAT Ability Testing - 6th grade

norms

• Placement Review Procedures - multiple criteria examined

• Nomination

– by parent, teacher, or student

– based upon achievement test scores or student

performance

G/T Mathematics

G/T Mathematics• Extension of the Common Core curriculum to

meet the needs of students for when they enter Algebra 1 in 7th grade

• No spiraling curriculum from year to year; it is a mastery curriculum. Therefore, there is increased depth and complexity

• Emphasis on advanced level problem solving• Homework will involve both practice of

concepts and problem solving• Students are assessed using math tests,

performance tasks, formative assessments, and class participation

G/T Mathematics

• 4th Grade Domains:– Operations and Algebraic Thinking– Numbers and Operations in Base 10– Numbers and Operations – Fractions– Geometry– Measurement

• 5th Grade Domains:– Number Systems– Ratios and Proportional Relationships– Expressions and Equations– Geometry– Statistics and Probability

• Daily Homework may be assigned Monday - Thursday nights

• Homework is often self-checking• Homework should generally take around 30

minutes, which may include time spent on long range assignments and/or reviewing.

• Students should take home binders/journals and completed classwork daily for review

• Assignments and other info on Mrs. Barno’s webpage http://mrsbarnogt.weebly.com

G/T MathematicsHomework

• Practice Olympiads may be assigned on Mondays and due the following week.

• Students are encouraged to work on long-range assignments with their families.

• See Sample Math Olympiad hand-out

• Long range projects related to units of study may also be assigned and require at-home work.

G/T MathematicsLong Range Homework

･ To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics

･ To introduce important Mathematical concepts

･ To teach major strategies for problem solving

･ To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems

･ To strengthen Mathematical intuition

• To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity

･ To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of

meeting challenges

G/T MathematicsMathematical Olympiads

·Contests are taken at school November through March

• All HCPSS Elementary Schools participate.

·Each contest consists of five non-routine problems.

·Every problem requires careful mathematical thinking and has a time limit.

·Each student, working alone, scores 1 point for each correct answer. Thus, a student may score up to 25 points per year.

·Calculators are not permitted.

G/T MathematicsMathematical Olympiads

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NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

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Exploratory Experiences

G/T Research Investigations

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G/T Enrichment UnitsAnd

G/T Content Classes

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Advanced-level Content & Skills

The G/T Education Program goals are to:

1. Accelerate the achievement of students who participate in the G/T Education Program.

2. Increase successful participation of underrepresented populations of students in G/T Education Program offerings.

3. Develop a highly qualified professional staff.

4. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for G/T Education Program communication and community involvement.

Elementary G/T Education Program Instructional Services

• G/T Curriculum Extension Units-Grades 2-5– Math Enrichment

• G/T Instructional Seminars

• Kindergarten Talent Development and Talent Spotting Lessons in Grade 1

G/T Curriculum Extension Units

• Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading, writing, & thinking skills

• Aligned with the classroom curriculum through tiered assignments and tasks.

• 2 CEUs per grade per year lasting approximately 12 – 15 weeks each

• Each unit requires two hours of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher

• Multiple criteria used for the selection process

G/T CURRICULUM

EXTENSION UNITFRAMEWORK

Advanced Level Reading

Connections

Advanced Level Writing Connections

College and Career Ready Standards

Connections

Evaluation

MulticulturalConnections

Technology Connections

Professional Product & Presentation

Multiple IntelligencesConnections

Advanced Level Research Skills

Advanced Level

Thinking Skills

G/T Curriculum Extension Units

Grade INTERDISCIPLINARY UNITS

2 Archaeology*, Transportation

3 Weather, World Cultures

4 Space, The Colonies

5 Authenticity, Ocean Systems

G/T Instructional Seminars

• Designed to develop advanced-level skills in an area of interest for students

• Offerings vary based on the needs of the students and grade-level teams

• Each unit requires weekly instruction with the• G/T Resource Teacher

• Students self-select based on their interest in the topic

G/T Instructional Seminars2014-15 Offerings

Grade 2 – TBDGrade 3 – Unbind the Mind (Logic) Grade 4 – Code Breakers, Rubik’s Cube, Going Green in

Maryland, Computer Science 101Grade 5 – Rubik’s Cube, Fantasy Football, Stock Market Game

G/T Volunteer OpportunitiesParent Reps:• Two parents needed as parent reps•Join HCPSSnews, select GT as if selecting a school• Meetings about 5 times a year• Learn about advanced-level offerings that are available through the Gifted and Talented Program and give your feedback

Classroom Volunteers

For additional information:

• Schedule a conference with the G/T Resource Teacher at your school.

• For district information, consult the HCPSS • G/T brochure & website.

www.hcpss.org/gtp

• For national information on gifted education, consult the NAGC website.

www.nagc.org

Questions?