1. GIS Elementary Orientation 2015 - 2016

2. Core subjects & teaching periods per week  English – 9 lessons (8 for grade 4)  Mathematics – 5 lessons (6 for grade 4)  Science – 5 lessons  ICT  Arabic  Islamic  Social Studies  Music  Art  P.E Ms. Parisa

3. Homework plans  All HW plans are sent every Thursday  Also, available on school website  Username and password have already been sent with the children  All Homework is graded/checked Ms. Parisa

4. Circulars  Circulars sent home should be read and acknowledgement slips should be signed and sent back to school the next day Ms. Parisa

5. ENGLISH

6. English Grade 1 - 4 o 2 copy books (English/ Journal) o 1 Text book: TB o 1 Practice book: PB o Reading Log o Portfolio Ms. Kelly

7. English: Formative assessment The goal of formative assessment is to monitor student learning - a.help students identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need work b. help teacher recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately Formative assessments are generally low stakes, which means that they have low or no point value. English Skills: 1.Phonics 2.Target Vocabulary & Strategy 3.Comprehension Strategy through story 4.Reading 5.Grammar 6. Spelling 7. Writing 8. Listening 9. Research 10. Recitation Per story (5 marks each) 10 marks/ Per Term Ms. Kelly

8. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT End of every term End of every term Skill based Skill based Summative marks reflected in the report card (50 Marks + 50 class assignments) Summative marks reflected in the report card (50 Marks + 50 class assignments) Ms. Kelly

9. MATH

10. Mathematics Grade 1 – 4  Text book: TB  1 copy book  Portfolio Ms. Naureen

11. Math break up  Mental math  Problem solving skill  Math Project  Graded Classwork  Performance Task at the end of each term  Summative Assessment Ms. Naureen

12.  Sunday - Math Mystery  Monday - Construction Day  Tuesday - Go Math!!!  Wednesday - Unlock the Problem  Thursday - Stations Math Week Ms. Naureen

13. Math Homework  This year we have linked Mathematics with technology. All students must download the QR CODE READER free app on your digital device.  Once a week, students are required to watch a designated video.  Open the QR CODE READER on your device, and move the device over the QR code.  The link will be directed to an online video. Ms. Naureen

14. SCIENCE

15. SCIENCE Grade 1 - 4  Text book - TB  Copy book only for grade 4  Portfolio Ms. Parisa

16. Science break up  Graded classwork  Project  Experiment / Lab  Journal / Research  Summative Assessment Ms. Parisa

17. Assessment  Formative assessments are conducted on weekly basis during the regular classes without prior notice.  Students on PM status will be retaught and reassessed.  Summative assessments will be conducted at the end of every term.  No re-test will be conducted in case of absence. Ms. Parisa

18. Teach-Assess-Reteach-Reassess Model FM: Fully Met PM: Partially met NM: Not Met Ms. Naureen

19. How does this Model work? CCSS The Common Core State Standards Initiative is an educational initiative in the United States that details what K–12 students should know in English language arts and mathematics at the end of each grade. 1. Ms. Naureen

20. 4. Teacher Tracker: (Teacher portfolio) For tracking student performance in Formative Ms. Naureen

21. 5. Student Tracker (Student Portfolio) The student tracks his own performance after each Formative with teachers help and it also provides evidence to the parents of the child’s performance in various skills at the FA stage

24. Thank You