Happy Thanksgiving !

what an ideal time to pause and reflect on all that we have to be thankful for! I truly have much to be thankful for and I take none of it for granted. I am thankful each and every day. Please have a safe, pleasant thanksgiving. Andy Gardella.

Science study guide

yesterday a science study guide was given. test on Thursday. also, we are starting a new math unit called "combining and comparing" which features addition and subtraction by composing and decomposing. thanks AG.

formative test

after three days of reviewing we took the formative test on landmarks in the 100's and the results were mixed. 17 students( 45%) earned A's or B's and six of them were a perfect 100%. But too many students received D's and F's. I don't really understand why so many students can do so well and others do so poorly. Third grade has a way of pointing out any academic weakness a student has but usually that only applies to a handful of students. This year the Math backgrounds of many of my students seem very low and that could account for the struggling students. But the FCAT doesn't allow for weaknesses.So we'll continue to try to pull up those low students BUT they must pay attention in class. we will start a new unit on Monday called "combining and comparing" Also, look for a science study guide on Tuesday--test on Thursday. Thanks.AG

update

Just want to let you know about the results of our tests this week. The test on factors of 100 was great. the students did a good job with about 75 % getting A's and B's. the test on thursday was almost as good with 65% of the students getting A/B's. However, too many students act as if they don't have a clue as to what we've been doing. And many recieved F's. Before testing anything in Math we go over and over and over the concept and we practice and practice it. If your child is not doing well, please urge them to pay attention and get involved in the lesson. the science test was BAD-- too many students did not study at all, many getting F's. It is their responsibility to study the study guide. Next Monday we will test division with remainders in Math. We've gone over this and the class seems to be quite good at it--we'll see. The formative test is right around the corner and once again, it's tough. we've already started reviewing for it. thanks. AG.

Science study guide

today a science study guide was given --test on thursday. also, there will be a math test on landmark in the hundreds--for example, how many 5's in 255? Most students did GREAT on the factors test with about 31 A's and B's. Thanks. AG.