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First Grade Back to School Night
First Grade Back to School NightTuesday, September 10, 2013
Ms. Joy Giarratano Mrs. Charlene Kim
Ms. An Nguyen
Welcome to BTSN 2012!!!Here is what we will cover this evening:
– Getting to know each other– First Grade Curriculum 2.0 Standards-Based
Grading and Reporting– Homework Policy and Procedure– Housekeeping– Don’t Forget Items– Visit Child’s Homeroom
What is MCPS Curriculum 2.0?
New Internationally-driven standards in mathematics, reading, and writing.
Renewed focus on teaching the whole child.
Integrates thinking, reasoning, and creativity for a lifetime of learning.
Curriculum 2.0: Standards-Based
Grading and reporting
Curriculum 2.0: Standards-Based
Grading and reporting
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Our discussion will address—
• standards-based grading and reporting• the rationale for implementing standards-
based grading and reporting in MCPS• the alignment between Curriculum 2.0 and
standards-based grading and reporting• components of the Curriculum 2.0 report card
What is Standards-based
Grading and Reporting and Why Have We Implemented It?
What is standards-based grading and reporting?
It is a comprehensive system that:
• aligns instruction and assessment to standards
• aligns grades to standards
Why have we implemented standards-based grading and
reporting? Standards-based teaching and learning:
• links instruction and grading to standards
• provides an accurate reflection of what students know and are able to do
• increases student achievement
How are Curriculum 2.0 and Standards-Based
Grading and Reporting Aligned?
Curriculum 2.0 Instructional Cycle
Identifying Learning Goals
Curriculum 2.0 Organization
Measurement Topics
• Related learning goals are organized into Measurement Topics.
• Each content in Curriculum 2.0 contains two or more Measurement Topics.
Measurement Topics
Common Core State
Standards
MathReading Writing
aligns with
ScienceSocial Studies
ArtMusic
Physical Education
MarylandState
Curriculum
Measurement Topics in:
Measurement Topics in:
ESOL
Measurement Topics in:World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment
Curriculum 2.0
aligns with
aligns with
Measurement Topics
Social Studies
Economics
Culture
Civics
Geography
History
Parent’s Guide to Curriculum 2012–2013
Proficiency Statements• Every Measurement Topic has a
corresponding proficiency statement.
• A proficiency statement provides clarity on what students should know or be able to do by the end of the year within a Measurement Topic.
Proficiency StatementSocial Studies, Grade 1
Civics
Students demonstrate proficiency of Grade 1 standards for this measurement topic by:
• recognizing, identifying, describing, and explaining the historical development and current status of the democratic principles and the development of skills and attitudes necessary to become responsible citizens.
Grading Student Understanding
In progress (I)
In progress toward meeting the grade-level standard.
Exceptional (ES)
Exceptional at the grade-level standard.
Meets the grade-level standard by demonstrating proficiency
of the content or processes for the measurement topic.
Proficient (P)
Levels of PerformanceInstruction begins at the grade-level standard. How the student performs at the grade-level
standard determines level of proficiency.
How
the s
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Instruction on the
Measurement Topic
Not yet or minimal (N)
Not yet making progress or making minimal progress toward meeting
the grade-level standard.
Reporting Student Achievement
What are the Components of the
Curriculum 2.0 Report Card?
Standards-based Report Card
Subject
Measurement Topic
Standards-Based Report Card
Social Studies (Grade 1)
P
P
P
P
ES
Reporting the Reading LevelKindergarten, Grade 1, and
Grade 2
Math Enrichment/Acceleration
Learning Skills
Grades 1 – 3 Work Habits
• Follows rules and routines
• Completes tasks
Kindergarten – Grade 3
Thinking and Academic Success
Skills• Analysis• Collaboration• Effort/Motivation/
Persistence • Elaboration• Evaluation• Flexibility• Fluency• Intellectual Risk Taking• Metacognition• Originality• Synthesis
Learning Skills: Codes
Code DescriptionDEM Demonstrating
PRG Progressing
N Not yet evident
Questions?
Homework
• First grade will have homework due every 2 weeks of completion.
• In addition to the homework assignments, please have the students read 10-20 minutes a day.
Housekeeping• We need notes first thing in the morning when there is a play
date or change in where students are going after school.
• Birthday Policy:Classroom recognition, but no classroom parties
• Parent/Teacher Conferences:Please sign up for your conference time through Sign Up Genius. An email will be coming by the end of this week with directions. Conferences are held the 1st and 2nd week in November and are 20 minutes long. It is important that you sign up and come on time because if one parent is late, it can make all conferences thereafter off schedule.
• Parent VolunteersParent volunteers will begin in the 2nd Quarter of school. Please sign up in your child’s homeroom after this presentation. Schedules will be sent by email to those who signed up.
Additional Information
• A Parent’s Guide to Curriculum 2012-2013http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/elementary/guides.aspx
• Curriculum 2.0 website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/2.0/
Thank you so much for coming to your student’s
Back To School Night. First grade is going to be a
wonderful year!
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