Welcome to Grade 5Friday, September 17, 2010

The 6 Units of InquiryTheme: How We Express Ourselves

Focus: Communication Technology

Theme: How The World WorksFocus: The States of Matter

Theme:How We Organize OurselvesFocus: Solid Waste Management

Theme: Sharing The Planet Focus: Rights of Children Around the World

Theme: Where We Are In Place & TimeFocus: How we Study the Past

Theme: Who We AreFocus: Changes in the Human Body

Friday, September 17, 2010

Stand Alone MaterialLiteracy

Goals for the 21st Century Classroom

- Information and communication skills

- Thinking and problem-solving skills

- Interpersonal and self-directional skills

- Learning academic content through real-world examples

Friday, September 17, 2010

Stand Alone MaterialNumeracy

Goals for the 21st Century Classroom

- Students learn to value mathematics

- Students become confident in their ability to do mathematics

- Students become mathematical problem solvers

- Students learn to communicate mathematically

- Students learn to reason mathematically

Friday, September 17, 2010

Stand Alone MaterialTechnology

Goals for the 21st Century Classroom

- Students learn independence and personal, ethical responsibility

- Students learn to navigate in a world that they will be active in as they grow and develop

- Students are receive and become part of a global audience

- Students can express their understanding more creatively and quickly in a variety of ways

Friday, September 17, 2010

Stand Alone Material

Fine Arts

Goals for the 21st Century Classroom

- Students develop their fine motor skills

- Students are able to creatively express themselves

- Students are exposed to a variety of art forms which fosters art appreciation and understanding

- Students learn about art from other cultures and times, encouraging their global perspective and developing open-mindedness

Friday, September 17, 2010

Assessment

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Portfolios

Reports

Friday, September 17, 2010

Assessment TimelineStudent Portfolio, learning update & goal-setting sheet are sent home

November 5th, 2010

3-Way Learning Reviews with parents, student and teacher present

November 19th & 22nd, 2010

Student Portfolio & Progress Report are sent home

February 18th, 2010

Student Portfolio with follow-up to goal setting are sent home

April 13th, 2010

Student-Led Learning Reviews

April 29th, 2010

Student Portfolio & Progress Report are sent home

June 16th, 2010

Friday, September 17, 2010

5D Homework Policy

Reading Expectations

Minimum 30 minutes each evening

50 min. Maximum/Night

Including Chinese

Weekends/Holidays

Always homework-free

Friday, September 17, 2010

Parent CommunicationNew 5D Class Website

http://sites.cdnis.edu.hk/teachers/alonicahusac/

Weekly Friday Updates

Programme Overview

Unit of Inquiry Updates

Literacy Page

Numeracy Page

Homework

Friday, September 17, 2010