Mrs. CruzMrs. Cruz

SchoolSchool District District 4747

Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake, IllinoisIllinois

Logan – 7 years oldJacob- 17 years old

Connor – 13 years oldMarcus-5 weeks old Cubby and Comisky

CredentialsCredentials I have been teaching for 16 years in I have been teaching for 16 years in

District 47.District 47. Taught 3 years at CoventryTaught 3 years at Coventry Taught 11 years at Glacier RidgeTaught 11 years at Glacier Ridge Second year at South.Second year at South. I have taught both 5I have taught both 5thth and 4 and 4thth grade. grade. Undergrad degree from Illinois State Undergrad degree from Illinois State Masters degree from ConcordiaMasters degree from Concordia Type 75 CertificateType 75 Certificate

Elementary IdentificationElementary Identification ProcessProcess

All students are screened after third and All students are screened after third and reevaluated in fifth gradereevaluated in fifth grade

Once a student has been identified for Once a student has been identified for the program he/she remains until the the program he/she remains until the next screening unless the Exit next screening unless the Exit Procedure is invoked.Procedure is invoked.

Extended Curriculum Extended Curriculum IdentificationIdentification

Identification is based uponIdentification is based upon Cognitive Test Scores (OLSAT)Cognitive Test Scores (OLSAT) ISAT Achievement Score (scale score)ISAT Achievement Score (scale score) Subjective Measures Including Teacher ChecklistsSubjective Measures Including Teacher Checklists Reading levelReading level MAP testing will be a new MAP testing will be a new component starting Spring 2014.component starting Spring 2014. Traits Writing Benchmark Paper will be a new Traits Writing Benchmark Paper will be a new

component starting Spring 2014component starting Spring 2014 Middle School Identification uses 4Middle School Identification uses 4thth grade ISAT scores. grade ISAT scores. Pre algebra test created by middle school teachers is Pre algebra test created by middle school teachers is

given for Middle School Identification.given for Middle School Identification.

Extended Curriculum Extended Curriculum Program for Grades 4-5Program for Grades 4-5

Pull- out classes and differentiated Pull- out classes and differentiated classroom instructionclassroom instruction

Incorporates higher level thinking Incorporates higher level thinking skillsskills

Focus on Language Arts and MathFocus on Language Arts and Math

Daily Extended Curriculum Daily Extended Curriculum ScheduleSchedule

Up to 5 hours a week for fourth Up to 5 hours a week for fourth and fifth grade students who and fifth grade students who qualify in both subject areasqualify in both subject areas

2 ½ hours a week for fourth and 2 ½ hours a week for fourth and fifth grade students who qualify in fifth grade students who qualify in one subject areasone subject areas

EC Schedule 2013-2014EC Schedule 2013-2014

4th Grade Language Arts

Tuesday 1:05-3:15

4th Grade Math

Wednesday 9:05-10:05 & 11:10-12:10

Friday 9:30-10:00

5th Grade Language Arts

Thursday 12:10- 12:40 and 1:30-3:15

5th Grade Math

Tuesday 10:10-12:40

CommunicationCommunicationAssignment NotebookAssignment Notebook

Homework/TestsHomework/Tests

WebsitesWebsites http://home.d47.org/sou/kkcruz/ (updated weekly)http://home.d47.org/sou/kkcruz/ (updated weekly) www.edmodo.comwww.edmodo.com

LettersLetters New Unit LettersNew Unit Letters Permission SlipPermission Slip

email: kkcruz@d47.org

HomeworkHomework Homework will be given almost every Homework will be given almost every

week.week. The children have a week to complete The children have a week to complete

the assignment. the assignment. If they don’t have it completed they will If they don’t have it completed they will

get a LAW (Late Assignment Warning) get a LAW (Late Assignment Warning) notice. notice.

If they don’t turn in the LAW notice, If they don’t turn in the LAW notice, then they get a Zero Notice. then they get a Zero Notice.

Behavior ExpectationsBehavior Expectations Students are expected to follow school Students are expected to follow school

rules while at EC. rules while at EC. Students will be given the opportunity Students will be given the opportunity

to solve their own problems with to solve their own problems with solutions that are agreeable to both of solutions that are agreeable to both of us. Solutions may sometimes include us. Solutions may sometimes include consequences for the student’s consequences for the student’s actions.actions.

Severe Clause: office referralSevere Clause: office referral

Positive ReinforcementPositive Reinforcement

Bucket FillersBucket Fillers Brownie PointsBrownie Points

Earned by working quietly, working Earned by working quietly, working cooperatively, staying on task.cooperatively, staying on task.

When the cookie sheet is filled, then When the cookie sheet is filled, then they earn the mystery prize.they earn the mystery prize.

EC SuppliesEC Supplies4th Grade:

1 3-ring binder

1 pocket folder

pencil pouch to fit in the binder

10 pencils

5th Grade:

1 pocket folder

1 3 –ring binder

pencil pouch to fit in the binder

10 pencils

Grid paper (math students only)

All students will be expected to bring their assignment notebook and pocket folder to every EC class.

Fourth Grade UnitsFourth Grade Units

Theories of Intelligence (LA)Theories of Intelligence (LA) State Mystery Boxes (LA)State Mystery Boxes (LA) Word Masters (LA)Word Masters (LA) Math Quest (M)Math Quest (M) Journey Inside the Computer (M)Journey Inside the Computer (M) District Math Competition (M)District Math Competition (M) Transformational Geometry (M)Transformational Geometry (M)

Example Math Quest Example Math Quest ProblemProblem

Strategy: Work BackwardsStrategy: Work BackwardsA man owns one-half a business. He sells one-fourth of his A man owns one-half a business. He sells one-fourth of his holdings for $12,500. What was the value of the business?holdings for $12,500. What was the value of the business?

How to solve:How to solve:

By starting with the last information, this problem can be By starting with the last information, this problem can be solved without needing any knowledge of algebra.solved without needing any knowledge of algebra.

If $12,500 is one-fourth of what he owns, then add $12,500 If $12,500 is one-fourth of what he owns, then add $12,500 4 times (or multiply by 4) to find the total amount of the 4 times (or multiply by 4) to find the total amount of the man’s holdings. That amount is $50,000. The problem man’s holdings. That amount is $50,000. The problem also told us that the man’s holdings are ½ of the also told us that the man’s holdings are ½ of the businesses value. To solve we need to double the holding businesses value. To solve we need to double the holding amount of $50,000 to get an answer of $100,000.amount of $50,000 to get an answer of $100,000.

Math Quest Written Math Quest Written ExplanationsExplanations

11stst Sentence: What information was Sentence: What information was needed to solve the problem needed to solve the problem

Body Sentences: Each step taken to Body Sentences: Each step taken to solve the problem including what was solve the problem including what was done and why it was done that waydone and why it was done that wayGuess and Check: after explaining the first 3 guesses, students Guess and Check: after explaining the first 3 guesses, students combine the remaining guesses into one sentencecombine the remaining guesses into one sentence

Conclusion Sentence: The answer and Conclusion Sentence: The answer and any checks made to determine accuracyany checks made to determine accuracyNOTNOT: This is what I did to find my answer!: This is what I did to find my answer!

Fifth Grade UnitsFifth Grade Units

Editorial Cartoons (LA)Editorial Cartoons (LA) Brain Physiology/Metacognition (LA)Brain Physiology/Metacognition (LA) Strategy Games (LA)Strategy Games (LA) Word Masters (LA)Word Masters (LA) Great Mathematicians (M)Great Mathematicians (M) Hands-On Equations (M)Hands-On Equations (M) District Math Competition (M)District Math Competition (M)

Example Hands-On Equations Example Hands-On Equations ProblemsProblems

Level ILevel I

2(x+3)=102(x+3)=10

Level IILevel II

4x –x=154x –x=15

Level IIILevel III

4x-2(x+1)=2x+104x-2(x+1)=2x+10

Word MastersWord Masters

District CompetitionDistrict Competition 3 Challenges: December, February, April3 Challenges: December, February, April 25 vocabulary words to learn and 25 vocabulary words to learn and

practice using in an analogy format practice using in an analogy format i.e. calm : serene :: upset : agitatedi.e. calm : serene :: upset : agitated

Completion of 8-15 analogies correctly Completion of 8-15 analogies correctly is considered modest success.is considered modest success.

Unit Field TripsUnit Field Trips Fourth GradeFourth Grade

Math: Robotics FairMath: Robotics Fair Month Held: MayMonth Held: May Language Arts: Mystery State BoxesLanguage Arts: Mystery State Boxes

Month Typically Held: AprilMonth Typically Held: April

Fifth GradeFifth Grade Language Arts: Strategy GamesLanguage Arts: Strategy Games

Month Held: MayMonth Held: May

E.C. Report CardE.C. Report Card

Academic Achievement

Learner Goals

Unit Rubrics

Report Card ExampleReport Card Example

Unit RubricUnit Rubric

11 22 33 44

Understanding of Topic

Little understanding of math process; student unable to communicate math thinking.

Understands math process with guidance; can sometimes explain problem solving with prompting.

Shows nearly complete understanding of math concepts and principles; can explain problem solving process.

Shows complete understanding of math concepts and principles; helps others in class understand mathematics.

Thinking Skills

Able to use thinking strategies with guidance.

Grasps thinking strategies with some appropriate application to activity.

Grasps and applies thinking strategies appropriate to topic or activity.

Intuitively and independently grasps and applies thinking strategies appropriate to topic or activity.

Learning Commitment

Incomplete assignments turned in late with little attention to detail; follows class discussion, rarely contributes, needs consistent direction from teacher to complete tasks.

Some incomplete assignments turned in late; follows class discussion and contributes occasionally; occasionally needs direction from teacher to complete tasks.

Completes assignments on time with attention to detail; often contributes pertinent information to class discussions; works independently.

Completes assignments on time with much attention to details; often contributes pertinent information to class discussions and takes a leadership role; works independently; self direction evident.

Math Quest

Exit ProceduresExit Procedures

Student made aware of problemStudent made aware of problem Personal contact with parents to Personal contact with parents to

discuss the problemdiscuss the problem Conference to develop remediation Conference to develop remediation

planplan Student placed on probationStudent placed on probation Decision reached-continue or exitDecision reached-continue or exit

Explore Test: January 25, Explore Test: January 25, 20132013

BESTS Explore Test (The University of Iowa)

http://www.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank/talent-search/

NUMATS Explore Test (NorthWestern University)

http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/numats/ Registration starts in September South Elementary # 8000068

Both tests are given at Hannah Beardsley Middle School

A testing fee is charged for either Explore test.

Gifted AdvocacyGifted Advocacy

National Association for Gifted Children

http://www.nagc.org/

• updates on legislation

• Parenting For High Potential Magazine

CLFOGECLFOGECrystal Lake Friends of Gifted EducationCrystal Lake Friends of Gifted Education

MeetingsMeetings MembershipMembership Fund RaisingFund Raising

www.clfoge.orgwww.clfoge.org

Contact Slips Yellow – 4Contact Slips Yellow – 4thth gradegrade Blue – 5 Blue – 5thth Grade Grade

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