1. Fruitvale Elementary School
2nd Grade Parent Night
Fruitvale Elementary School
Welcome!
“The Year of The Student”

2. Literacy: Reading & Writing
Complimentary Skills
Read Write Spell Words from 1st Grade
Growing
Confidence and Independence

3. 2nd grade Mathematics
1st Quarter: Additon, Subtraction, Number System Geometry 2nd Quarter: Data Analysis 3rd Quarter: Patterns, Functions, and Change Fractions 4th Quarter: Addition, Subtraction, Number System Measurement & Time

4. Grouping the Standards for Mathematical Practices
Time: Slide 17 ~45 minutes (presentations)
10:15 – 10:55 (do 40 minutes)
2:30 – 3:15
As participants share, leave this slide up. Have each team share in this order to encourage connections with the groups.
Say, Bill McCallum, one of the writers of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, described grouping the mathematical practices into four general categories:
Overarching habits of productive mathematical thinkers (practice 1 & 6)
Reasoning & Explaining (practice 2 & 3)
Modeling Using Tools (practice 4 & 5)
Seeing structure and generalizing (practice 7 & 8)
Make sure to debunk and myths or misinterpretations of any of these. In particular, many teachers see #6 as simply getting the right answer. Unfortunately this is not simply procedural accuracy, it is actually having a strategy and being able to communicate that strategy to others – precision with language is just as important in this practice as finding a correct answer.
(McCallum, 2011)

5. Thinking about value: Number Sense
3 aspects of a number
Construction:
the
Foundation
Concrete
Representational ..
Abstract
= 12
We are using the 100’s chart for strategies extending Math Investigations experiences to 2-digit numbers.

6. Addition combinations beyond facts
Building our
understanding
with
“Number
Strings”

7. Strategy: Adding by place
In third grade, students practice addition strategies that include adding by place and learn different methods of recording their thinking.

8. Report Cards Standards-Based reporting
Performance (skills & knowledge)
– Not Averages
Learning Behaviors reported separately
Conferences

9. Learning Behavior Expectations:
Collaboration
Civic Responsibility
Participate and work effectively with others
Respect the rights of others
Follow classroom and school rules
Acknowledge authority and takes direction
Accept diverse population
Use teamwork and leadership skills
Work Ethic
Personal Responsibility
Manage time effectively
Take responsibility for own actions
Learn from instruction and feedback
Take initiative and responsibility for learning
Prepare for class
Have few absences & tardies (always excused)
Plan and prioritizes goals

10. Internet Resources: Fruitvale Website Parent Bridge IXL Math
District Calendar
Class Pages
Parent letters
Words to study
Links for subject areas
Reading, Math, Science
PTA News
School Activities on Calendar

11. What can
I do ? At
Ask questions to encourage your child to explain their thinking and make connections to the importance of learning in everyday life.
Literacy:
Expect 20 minutes of independent reading daily
Talk about reading, ask questions, make meaning
Read out-loud to your child; HAVE FUN!, model expression, explain your thinking, and talk about new words.
Study word patterns, high frequency words, and talk about vocabulary
Provide opportunities to write lists, notes, letters, stories
Math:
Expect fluency with combinations, forward and backwards number counting, place value
Enjoy watching your child discover strategies for themselves.
Ask questions to prompt thinking: Would drawing a picture help? Why does that work? Is there another way?
Play math games at home and practice thinking in real-life situations.

12. More Resources:
Free and Reduced Lunches Backpack program (food for the weekend) Scholastic Reading Club Book Orders. Math books.

13. Thanks for Coming!