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FAQFrequently Asked Questions:
How can I help my child with test-taking strategies? Go over their tests that come home. All textbook tests we give students are standards-based as is the state test in May. Search for key words. Examples: Reading- "choose the correct...", "choose the incorrect...", antonym/synonym, infer=your guess/opinion, etc. Math- total, altogether, sum, product= addition or multiplication, difference, compare, quotient= subtraction or division. Have your child verbally tell you what the task is to make sure they understand. How can I help my child with long division? First, PRACTICE MULTIPLICATION FACTS!!! If they don't know these (1-12) then long division can be tedious and tiresome. See the following site for a wonderful breakdown of long division steps. Do the lesson, then try the "Number Monster". http://www.coolmath4kids.com/long-division/index.html What can my child count for Reading minutes? They can record any minutes they read alone, with you, to you, etc. Reading different genres, types of text is encouraged. A great outline with ideas for Reading time with your third grader can be found here: http://www.nifl.gov/partnershipforreading/publications/pdf/ Shining_Stars_Second_Third_Grader.pdf Can we practice the SRI at home (Scholastic Reading Inventory)? No, this test is just for schools. It is a computer-based Reading Comprehension test. You can go to www.edhelper.com to create almost any kind of practice test/review sheet. However, a $19.99/year fee and password is required. You can also try: http://www.abcteach.com/directory/ reading_comprehension/ for some sample pages, you will not be able to access the whole site. One other site: http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/reading_comp/ Why is third grade so important? From "A Child Becomes A Reader," the National Partnership for Reading: "In second and third grades, children improve their word-recognition and word-study skills and develop fluency--their ability to read quickly and accurately. These years also are the time to extend comprehension and vocabulary knowledge and to refine writing and spelling skills. It is critical that children are up to "reading speed" by the end of third grade. Children who fail to make good progress in reading by the time they enter fourth grade are likely to have trouble in the upper grades and to drop out of school before graduating." What should my third grader be able to do by the end of third grade? Phonics and word recognition By the end of third grade, a child... Uses phonics knowledge and word parts (prefixes, roots, suffixes) to figure out how to pronounce words she doesn't recognize Reading By the end of third grade, a child . . . Reads with fluency Reads a variety of third grade level texts (for example, story books, informational books, magazine articles, computer screens) with fluency and comprehension Reads longer stories and chapter books independently Summarizes major points from both fiction and non-fiction books Identifies and then discusses specific words or phrases that interfere with comprehension Discusses the themes or messages of stories Asks "how," "why," and "what-if" questions Distinguishes cause from effect, fact from opinion, and main ideas from supporting details Uses information gathered and his own reasoning to evaluate the explanations and opinions he reads about Understands and reads graphics and charts Uses context clues to get meaning from what she reads Spelling and writing By the end of third grade, a child... Correctly spells previously studied words Independently reviews her own written work for errors in spelling, capitalization, and punctuation Begins to use literary words and sentences in his writing, such as figurative language Combines information in compositions from a variety of sources, including books, articles, and computer information With assistance from teachers and classmates, edits and revises her compositions to make them easier to read and understand Discusses her own writing with other children and responds helpfully to the writing of other children Vocabulary By the end of third grade, a child... Wants to learn and share new words at school and at home Uses clues from context to figure out word meanings Uses her knowledge of word parts such as prefixes, suffixes, and root words to figure out word meanings Increases his vocabulary through the use of synonyms and antonyms Is able to use different parts of speech correctly, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs Develops her vocabulary and knowledge through independent reading Explores and investigates topics of interest on his own Uses a variety of sources to find information, including computers The main source for this list of accomplishments is Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children. How can I help my child with their daily Math lessons? Go to: http://www.mhln.com McGraw-Hill Math series- actual textbook and lessons available online Click "For students", then enter class code: ruby333. Can you recommend any tutors for my child? Yes, see the following link for a list of district-approved tutors available in various curricular areas. Prices may vary. http://www.iusd.org/parent_resources/pdfs/tblSubjectsTaught.pdf |
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