Mathematic Curriculum Grade 2 Ms. Ambreen

About me… Teaching for 9 years Currently teaching 304 My approach: Puzzles, riddles, art, board games Goal: Math Talk in English Accountable talk

I think we should start the measurement from here. I will record the numbers. Let’s sort the cards first. I have all the times table cards for 9. Pay attention to the short hand. It’s on 5. I agree.

The English math program will follow the Chinese math program. Focusing on language itself There is 1 English math lesson per week. Spend 2-3 weeks on each unit/ theme English math homework will be given on Thursday. There will be 1 quiz per theme and 2 tests per semester. A notice will be sent out in advance of quiz/test. Midterm%Final%Includes: Notebook50%Notebook50%Homework or assignment Unit Quiz15%Unit Quiz15% Test15%Test15% Participation15%Participation15%notebook rubric, TA’s/ Teacher’s observation or Ss’ checklists Responsibility5%Responsibility5%hand in homework, write corrections, peer grading, parent’s signature

syllabus

Math NB - Purpose: homework, in-class and review - Contents: Notebook grading rubric (marked twice a semester) Table of contents Worksheets/ notes Glossary

Each student will keep a notebook. (A4, Blue) Writing will be done and all worksheets glued in. Notebooks are designed so students can use them to study for their quizzes. Keep notebooks neat and up-to-date. show personalization Notebooks Responsibility Handing in homework on time. Keeping notebooks neat and up-to-date. Parents’ signature When we peer-grade, mark accurately. Finishing corrections. Notebook picture

Worksheet topic Vocabulary, definition, usage of the words Learning goals

puzzles, riddles, games I believe using puzzles is a great way to check understanding and challenge learning.

Quizzes, tests

Quiz (G2) ScoreMath Listening 20%problem dictation Reading 20%problem solving Skills 20%equation / procedural knowledge Vocabulary 20%key concept words Writing 20%sums / equations One quiz per theme Content (guideline) and breakdown of the quiz:

Participation checklist DayDate Reading/ Discuss in a Group (in English) Peer Checking (in English) Raising my hand Picked by Ambreen and ready to answer On Time and ready Total points Thursday September 1 st Yes/No 11

Brain Pop Jr. Login: chingshin Password: pop1 We will use Brain pop jr. as one of the learning tools in math class.

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Important dates: Notebook spot check: 11/17 10/27 English Math midterm 1/5 English Math final test

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Contact me by Call me in the classroom, if I’m not there I will call you back. Leave a message in your child’s communication book or me. I will reply ASAP. We need to work together. Check in with us often about how your child is doing, and any concerns or questions you may have.