Pam's Pointers

I made math quizzes to assess mastery of the first grade math common core standards taught the first semester. I also made a practice sheet and homework sheet in the identical format as the quiz. The practice sheet introduces first graders to the format of the quiz and the homework sheet helps involve the parents in the standard mastery process. At my school students need to get 80% right on each part of the quiz or they are given remedial instruction right away until hopefully they master

Here is a list of the Journeys 2017 spelling words by unit for the year to send home. Just add the dates next to the lesson number so parents will always know what the spelling words are for the week. I added 4 high frequency words to lessons 1 to 15 to make 10 words. The extra words are in bold. I will let my students use the word wall for the 4 high frequency words. I am repeating the 4 extra words 2 weeks in a row to get them used to using the word wall for spelling those 4 wo

At the beginning of the year I send home the Word-to Know list for units 1-3 in their Homework Help Folder and then units 4-6 at the beginning of the second semester. I also send home the Words-to-Know list at the end of each unit for the parents to review with their child before I test their child over those words. Some of my parents really appreciate having these word lists at home to review and even like to work ahead with their child.