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Welcome to Fourth GradeWelcome Visitor: A general philosophy in teaching the fourth grade is to motivate the students with lessons that relate to their lives. In this setting, students are able to perform to the best of their ability. Students continue to learn how to be responsible for their selves, which includes making appropriate decisions. The curriculum for the fourth grade is based on the California State Standards. I teach with textbooks and enrich the program with simulations, projects, and an approach that integrates the subject areas across the curriculum. The students in my class work individually, in pairs, and in cooperative groups. They practice and learn to communicate their ideas and to listen to the ideas expressed by their peers. Our math curriculum is based on three programs: Investigations in Number, Data, and Space; Progress in Mathematics; and the Accelerated Math Educational Software Program. The first series presents units of study through investigations during which students explore major mathematical ideas. Often the work includes manipulatives and assistance in learning to communicate mathematical thinking. The second program is a workbook used as a drill and practice book. And, Accelerated Math is a software program that generates individualized assignments allowing each student to work at his or her own pace. In fourth grade social studies, the students study the time line of California history. Lessons include worksheet completion, projects, reports, chapter questions, simulations, history games, and field trips. Language arts are presented throughout the curriculum. Students work on their own stories, poems, letters, or articles. They practice the writing process, which includes proofreading and editing with the teacher. Writing assignments are designed to encourage creativity and incorporate grammar skills that the students have learned. Grammar is taught through direct instruction and workbook practice. Students listen to good literature, read out loud or in pairs, and engage in group discussions. In addition, we use the Accelerated Reader Educational Software Program, which achieved great success in stimulating children's enthusiasm for reading as shown by the results of research in schools across the nation. (The office has a copy of the research summary issued by School Renaissance Institute if you would like to peruse it.) Teachers provide students with lists of books within their reading range and areas of interest. Once a book is read, the student takes a quiz for comprehension on the computer and is provided with immediate feedback. I hope that you find this information useful. Thank you for visiting. Mrs. Cindy Richmond, Teacher
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