Homework, Division and Reading

Our brains are full of information in A106! We are learning so much and we are learning at an extremely rapid rate. It is necessary that we keep up this rate so that we are prepared for fourth grade and for the NJ ASK. That being said, it is VERY important that we are doing our homework EACH and EVERY night. It is also important that we are reading on a daily basis.

It is also very important that students are completing their homework independently. I encourage each of you to help your child with their homework, however I use math homework assignments to gauge your child's level of understanding for the topic. I then put the students into math groups according to how well they are performing on their homework. Therefore, if a homework assignment is turned in and the child receives a 100%, I will assume that they understand the topic at hand and place them in a challenging math group. While it is good to be challenged, if your student is not understanding the basic concept, he/she needs to be in a group where they can receive the additional support he/she needs. The same goes for Reading and Language Arts homework. The students need to be held accountable for creating their own sentences and answering their own questions. This will help us to become more independent thinkers and mature learners.

Tomorrow I will be sending home the log in for Pearson Success Net,which is our Math program. Logging in will allow you to view the student's text book, take practice quizzes, play games and watch the videos we watch in class. This should be helpful in helping your student with their Math without becoming frustrated and just giving them the answer. Check out Pearson by clicking on the picture below:

We are also going to be using a new online program called Book Adventure. Book Adventure is a free, web-based reading motivation program that encourages children to read great books, take quizzes and win prizes. Book Adventure not only rewards children for reading, but also enables parents and teachers to track  a child's progress and help develop his/her love of reading. I will also be sending home information about accessing Book Adventure tomorrow. You can browse the website for now at www.bookadventure.com

As always, I appreciate all your help and support! If you have any questions at all feel free to contact me at anytime at Ashley.McLoone@millvillenj.gov!