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Welcome to Target!

Eastvalley Target Sarah Covington and Kristine Anderson (1 st and 5 th grades)_. Welcome to Target!. Learning Characteristics of Children. Is highly curious Has wild, silly ideas Already knows 1-2 repetitions for mastery Good guesser Discusses in detail, elaborates

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Welcome to Target!

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  1. Eastvalley Target Sarah Covington and Kristine Anderson (1st and 5th grades)_ Welcome to Target!

  2. Learning Characteristics of Children • Is highly curious • Has wild, silly ideas • Already knows • 1-2 repetitions for mastery • Good guesser • Discusses in detail, elaborates • Thrives on complexity of issues • Is highly self-critical THE GIFTED CHILD • Is interested • Has good ideas • Learns with ease • 6-8 repetitions for mastery • Good memorizer • Answers the questions asked by teacher • Enjoys straightforward presentation • Is pleased with his/her learning THE BRIGHT CHILD

  3. Bloom’s Taxonomy Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension Knowledge

  4. Bloom’s Taxonomy in the Gifted Classroom Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension Knowledge

  5. Goldilocks with Bloom’s • Knowledge:How many bears lived in the house visited by Goldilocks? • Comprehension:How did the bears feel when they discovered Goldilocks in the bed? • Application: If Goldilocks had examined books belonging to each bear, which would she have preferred?

  6. Goldilocks with Bloom’s • Analysis: Why did Goldilocks always prefer the item which belonged to Baby Bear? • Synthesis: Suppose the bears had not returned at that time. How might the story have ended differently? • Evaluation:Should Goldilocks have entered the bears’ house?

  7. Where We Go in Target Concrete Simple Basic Fewer facets More structured Less independence Abstract Complex Transformational Multi-facets More open Greater independence

  8. A Typical Target Day • Critical thinking through problem solving, brainteasers • Creative thinking • Unit activities such as research, discussion, simulation, practical investigation/experimentation, product generation • Hands-On Equations (in grades 3-5) • Technology integration

  9. Sample Brainteaser: Verbal

  10. Sample Brainteaser: Analytical

  11. Hands-On Equations • Visual and kinesthetic system of teaching algebraic concepts as early as third grade • Prepares students for understanding algebraic problems • Uses game pieces consisting of pawns and numbered cubes

  12. Target Progress Assessment

  13. Continuation Criteria • Acceptable progress defined as a majority of 2’s and/or 3’s in core areas of the report card in grades 1-3 and “Meets Expectations” on core areas of the CRCT • Acceptable progress defined as a minimum average of 80 in grades 4-5 across the core subjects of reading, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies • Student not maintaining satisfactory performance during grading period will be placed on probation for remaining school year • Student removed from program at end of probation period if criteria not met during that marking period • Removal and re-entry criteria-either by parent or teacher

  14. Expectations • Task commitment/personal best • Projects • Cooperation • Individual accountability • Homework (Reading Blog & Returning Target Tally Performance Sheet signed)

  15. Possible Changes • New students • New classes • Change of teachers • Change of day

  16. Home/School Communication • Blog • E-mail • Phone calls • Conferences

  17. Curriculum • Process focused • Interdisciplinary • Grade 1: Stepping into Target • Grade 2-3: The Heart • Grades 4-5: Anurans on the Run (Frogs)

  18. Prevailing Practices • Gifted students should not be expected to make up missed regular classroom work or homework on scheduled Target day • Target homework permitted on Target day

  19. Resources for Parents • Raisin’ Brains: Surviving My Smart Family, by Karen L.J. Isaacson • Hoagies Gifted Education Page • SENG • www.puzzles.com • www.braingle.com (Must register, but don’t fear…) • www.mindware.com

  20. Q & A Any questions? • Eligibility • Characteristics • Expectations • Assessment • Communication • Curriculum Please complete and return the information card. Thank you for coming.  We are excited to teach your child!

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