Primary Parent Meeting “Understanding BAS & NWEA-MPG and the Primary Classroom Curriculum” Ashburn Elementary School Jewel Diaz, Principal Anita Muse, Assistant Principal Sheryl Carson & Kristine Mosel, Primary Leads

BAS subtests What is BAS? Letter-Sound Recognition Early Literacy Behaviors (Concepts About Print) High Frequency Words Phonemic Awareness Initial Sounds Blending Words Segmenting Words Rhyming Developmental Spelling Comprehension Fluency Writing About Reading What is BAS? The Benchmark Assessment System is a one- on-one, comprehensive assessment to determine independent and instructional reading levels. It is used to place students on the Fountas & Pinnell A=Z reading level scale.

Instructional Level Expectations

Progress Monitoring Instructional Text Reading level K= 4 levels of growth 1st= 6 levels of growth 2nd = 4 levels of growth

WHERE DO WE STAND? EOY 2018 BAS Wendy Writer Ronny Reader Abby Author Berry Books K. Mosel

Kinder EOY: D 4 BELOW 23 ON/ABOVE INCOMING 1ST GRADERS k. Mosel

1st grade EOY: J 25 BELOW 33 ON/ABOVE INCOMING 2ND GRADERS K. Mosel

2nd grade EOY: M 15 BELOW 33 ON/ABOVE INCOMING 3RD GRADERS K. Mosel

A GOLD STAR YEAR AHEAD OF US! BAS Benchmark & PM=Informing instruction to meet students where they are Fountas & Pinnell Classroom=Aligning Instruction & Assessment LLI=Targeted intervention for struggling readers SUCCESS FOR ALL! K. Mosel

NWEA-MPG What is MPG? It’s an early childhood assessment for grades K-2 It stands for MAP for Primary Grades MPG creates a personalized assessment experience by adapting to each student’s learning level It provides essential information about what students know and are ready to learn It is an untimed test, but typical students complete it in under 30 minutes  

NWEA PRELIMINARY READING DATA OVERVIEW BY DEPARTMENT ~ 50TH PERCENTILE

NWEA PRELIMINARY MATH DATA OVERVIEW BY DEPARTMENT ~ 50TH PERCENTILE

NWEA PRELIMINARY READING DATA OVERVIEW BY DEPARTMENT ~ 70TH PERCENTILE

NWEA PRELIMINARY MATH DATA OVERVIEW BY DEPARTMENT ~ 70TH PERCENTILE

Assessment Window & Scoring BAS and MPG assessments are administered to every student at two Benchmark Periods BAS: Fall/Spring MPG: Winter/Spring (Math Only K-1st, Reading & Math 2nd) Assessment Scoring Red – thorough instructional support is needed (intensive support) Yellow- heightened instructional support is recommended (strategic support) Green – Current instructional support is sufficient Blue –Current instructional support with enrichment is sufficient

GO MATH & SCIENCE FOR THE PRIMARY GRADES

GO MATH Aligned with the Common Core State Standards; Effective approach to mathematics instruction; Encourages data-driven instruction; Instruction that meets the needs of all learners; Use of technology to teach mathematics.

K- 2: 100 MINUTE MATH BLOCK WHOLE GROUP SMALL GROUP Math Block: consist of whole group and small group instruction WHOLE GROUP Math Talks Math Fluency Tech Time SMALL GROUP Guided Math Daily Math Learning Centers Teacher Daily Small Groups, Math Journal Writing and Word Works, Technology, Partner Math and Independent Math

TECHNOLOGY IN MATH Stride Academy Common Core Aligned Differentiated Math Instruction through adaptive technology used to diagnose students strengths and skill gaps. Utilized for Progress Monitoring Prepares students for upcoming assessments Xtra Math Increase speed and accuracy in arithnetic Easy access laptop or desktop Can access on tablet or smartphone for small fee of $5 Quizlet Increase vocabulary skills Easy access laptop, desktop, tablet or smartphone Interactive learning tools and games

SCIENCE Go Math: McGraw- Hill Science Series CCSS (Common Core State Standards) aligned Benchmarks for science literacy CPS Stem Science NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) aligned Project-based

PARENT SUPPORT Have child read every night at home Discuss stories read Promote writing Check that homework is done daily Have a quiet environment for child to read/complete homework

Primary Literacy Curriculum

F&P Classroom is a multi text approach to literacy instruction. Students engage in whole group, small group, and independent learning opportunities through: Interactive Read Alouds Reading Minilessons Shared Reading Phonics/Spelling/Word Study Guided Reading Book Clubs Independent Reading .

Interactive Read Aloud/Shared Reading 15 min. Interactive Read Aloud/Shared Reading (IRA)Teacher reads aloud a book from a text set and students share their thinking. The text experience often leads to writing about reading in the Reader’s Notebook. (SR)Teacher engages students in shared reading using enlarged print books and shared poetry charts and often leads to shared/interactive wiring. 10 min. Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Teacher provides an explicit, inquiry-based lesson on a phonics principle that children can apply to reading and writing. 5 min. TRANSITION Reading Minilesson Teacher provides an explicit minilesson for children to apply to their independent reading and writing about reading/drawing. 60 min. Small Group Instruction Teacher meets with 3 guided reading groups each day Students rotate through Literacy Centers Read a book Listen to a book Work on writing Work on letters/words (application from phonics lesson) Group Share Gather students together to reflect on and share learning.

Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop explores the characteristic elements and features of opinion, information, and narrative writing. Students engage in whole group, small group, and independent learning opportunities through: Writing Minilessons Small Group and Conferring lessons Independent Writing

Kindergarten Units: 1st grade Units: 2nd grade Units: Launching the Writing Workshop Writing for Readers--writing true stories How-To Books: Writing to Teach Persuasive Writing of All Kinds: Using Words to Make a Change 1st grade Units: Small Moments: Writing with Focus, Detail, & Dialogue Nonfiction Chapter Books Writing Reviews From Scenes to Series: Writing Fiction 2nd grade Units: Lessons from the Masters: Improving Narrative Writing Lab Reports and Science Books Writing About Reading Poetry: Big Thoughts in Small Packages

Mid-Workshop Teaching Point (if needed) 5 min. TRANSITION 10 min. Writing Minilesson Teacher gathers students in the meeting area for whole group instruction. Students are listening, and then actively engaging in applying new learning. 20 min. Independent Writing Teacher meets one-on-one or small group with students. Students practice strategies learned throughout the unit, working independently, or with partners. Mid-Workshop Teaching Point (if needed) Teacher extends the minilesson or reminds students of ongoing habits. Students pause to reflect, and then refocus to resume writing. Share Teacher sets up students to share and celebrate the work they did. Students share their learning with partners or whole group.

Parent Support Listen to the books your children bring home to read Read books aloud to your children Talk about books together Go to the library Encourage your children to write for authentic purposes (such as a grocery list, a letter, or directions) Sing songs together Recite nursery rhymes or poetry together Talk with your children about a variety of topics Encourage your children to play outside every day Encourage play in which your children use imagination.