Northwest ISD

Nance Elementary

Kindergarten Round Up

Mathematics

Number Corner

• calendar/grid• patterns• counting• estimation• probability

• place value• measurement• money• data

A short, daily, skill-building program designed to introduce, reinforce, and extend mathematical concepts regarding:

InvestigationsStudents will understand the fundamental concepts of:• number and operations• geometry• data• measurement• early algebra

Math WorkshopA typical math workshop includes:

• Opening

• Work Period

• Closing

example

Math WorkshopExample Work Period:

“Toss the Chips”• Students toss a fixed number of counters

and then find the different combinations of that fixed number.

Assessment(in addition to concepts assessed from Investigations curriculum)

Kathy Richardson – Mathematical Perspectives

Beginning of Year• Counting Objects• Counting Out a Particular Quantity• One More/One Less

Assessment(in addition to concepts assessed from Investigations curriculum)

Kathy Richardson – Mathematical Perspectives

End of Year• Changing Numbers

Math NotebooksMost work created by a student will be recorded in a math notebook. This notebook will remain in the classroom in order to review, and expand upon, mathematical concepts throughout the year.

Math HomeworkAfter the first six-weeks grading period weekly homework will begin.The homework should review concepts learned from the previous week.

Northwest ISD

Nance Elementary

Kindergarten Round Up

Science

5E Instructional ModelThe 5E model is a learning cycle, or sequence, that enables students to build their own understanding from experiences and new ideas.

5E Instructional ModelThe 5 stages are:• Engage• Explore• Explain• Elaborate• Evaluate

5E Instructional ModelEngage:• Raise curiosity and access prior knowledge

5E Instructional ModelExplore:• Hands on lab activities designed to

encourage the generating of questions and possibilities.

5E Instructional ModelExplain:• Students communicate what they have

learned and share ideas with each other.

5E Instructional ModelElaborate:• Students expand on what they have

learned, make connections, and apply their understanding through additional activities.

5E Instructional ModelEvaluate:• Assess how much student learning and

understanding has taken place.

5E Instructional ModelFrequently not all 5 phases are completed in one day. The student directed pace usually expands a lesson chronologically, but it also increases understanding.

Science NotebooksMost work created from the 5E model is recorded in a science notebook. This notebook will remain in the classroom in order to review, and expand upon, scientific concepts throughout the year.

Science FairThe district’s science fair is conducted in the spring.Whole classroom projects are entered, and they can all be viewed at a central location within the district.