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                      This page is an important space for both you and me to share important news, updates, and guidelines.  Below, you'll find information and guidelines that will help you have a successful and productive learning experience this year.  An important aspect of 5th grade is taking responsibility for your learning, assignments, and success- and enjoying the journey along the way.  There will be many opportunities to share what you know! 

Participation- 15%

   Thoughtful questions during class, listening to others’ ideas, contributing your own, important ideas so that we all can learn from each other

Homework- 15%

    Can you imagine a person working really hard on an assignment and not taking credit for it? It is unfathomable to me (I like that word).  If I receive homework with no name, it will go towards the grade of the "unknown genius"...and not you. 

 Paper Unit Tests 25%

    Using your journals, study guides and partners throughout the unit, you’ll be prepared for these tests.  Asking questions, and coming in during lunch or recess (if you have concerns) are all great ways to make sure you will be able to show what you know on these tests!

Portfolio 20%

  Your portfolio will be a place where you can show your continued growth, improvement, unique style and pride in your accomplishments.  It will become a showcase of your brilliance, and give you, your parents and me a good indication of your growth in all areas of 5th grade.

Quizzes 10%

More often than tests, we will have quizzes in all subject areas.  Quizzes are very helpful to both you and me in giving us an idea of what we have learned and how we can improve.  They will be available to you to use for study guides before the unit tests, too.

Authentic Assessments 15%

 There will be many opportunities to show what you have learned through oral presentations, labs and other testing situations in which you will be DOING or PERFORMING your knowledge instead of answering questions on a test.  This is another excellent way for me to evaluate what you have learned.                                                        

  

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