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Differentiation of Curriculum• State Standards serve as our foundation• Diagnostic teaching• Accelerated pace• Emphasis on creativity• Critical, higher level thinking skills• Communication skills
A guide on the side,
not a sage on the
stage
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Differentiation of Curriculum• Independent exploration of topics• Extensive use of technology• Instructional delivery• Simulations, real-life experiences• Cooperative learning
A guide on the side,
not a sage on the
stage
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Language Arts• Literature based• Extension of skills• Spelling and vocabulary – emphasis on
correct usage in writing• Research• Integrated with other disciplines
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Math
• Begin with pretesting• Acceleration• Enrichment• Problem Solving• Hands-on experiences• Logic/Reasoning
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Science and Social Studies• Integrated disciplines • Curriculum extension
– greater depth/breadth of study
– independent investigation of topics
– concepts developed in a more complex manner
– real world investigations
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21st Century SkillsRigor, Relevance, Relationships
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Collaboration Across Disciplines
• Agility and Adaptability
• Effective Oral & Written Communcation
Accessing & Evaluating Information
Curiosity & Imagination
Social skills Collaboration Teamwork
Initiative & Entrepreneurship
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Special Programs• Hands on Equations• Math Olympiads• Spelling Bee• Geography Bee• Wordmasters• Battle of the Books• Aleks• Performing Arts
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Sample Class Field Trips
• CA Missions• Marine Science
Institute• Performing Arts• Gold Rush Experience• Sacramento• Museum Exhibits• NASA Ames
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Let the Challenge Begin!
