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Curriculum Corner

 

Next Generation Learning Standards

 

2022-23 will be the first school year that the Next Generation Learning Standards will be fully implemented. These standards have taken into account feedback on the Common Core Learning standards from parents and educators across New York state. The updated standards include modifications to the language, vocabulary used and order of the standards.

For more information on the Next Generation Learning Standards, upcoming changes to the 3-8 testing program and additional parent resources, visit:

http://www.nysed.gov/next-generation-learning-standards

 

Curriculum Guides

Pre-Kindergarten Family Curriculum Guide

Kindergarten Family Curriculum Guide

First Grade Family Curriculum Guide

Second Grade Family Curriculum Guide

Third Grade Family Curriculum Guide

Fourth Grade Family Curriculum Guide

Fifth Grade Family Curriculum Guide

Sixth Grade Family Curriculum Guide

 

Educational Activities for Parents and Students

The following links provide materials, websites, and guides aimed at helping students practice key skills of the Common Core Standards:

 

Granny Prix

Granny Prix is a fun activity that helps students work on fluency.

Diaper Derby

Diaper Derby is a fun activity that helps students work on fluency.

Math Apps for the Ipad

iPad apps for teaching math.

Dare to Compare

Dare to Compare, a part of the Kids’ Zone website, contains questions from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS),

the Civic Education Study (CivEd) and National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP).

New York Online Virtual ElectronicLibrary (NOVEL)

NOVELNY is an online library of hundreds of magazines, newspapers, maps, charts, research and reference books that are available to every New Yorker, free of charge.

Khan Academy

Free website that provide library video content that teach students math and science concepts.

  

New York State Testing Program

The following links provide materials, websites, and guides aimed at helping parents to understand New York State Testing Program (NYSTP):

 

Understanding the Tests:

Annotated 3-8 ELA and Mathematics State Test Questions

Performance Level Descriptions for ELA and Mathematics

Suggested Data Analyses for 3-8 ELA and Mathematics State Tests


Interpreting Test Results

Resources for parents and families to better understand the assessments and score report

Talking to your Child about Test Results

 

PROJECT BASED LEARNING

The following links provide materials, websites, and guides aimed at helping parents to understand Project Based Learning (PBL):

What is PBL?

Why PBL?

How to Help My Child with PBL Projects?

 

21st CENTURY LEARNING

The following links provide materials, websites, and guides aimed at helping parents to understand 21st Century Learning Framework:

Understanding the 21st Century Framework

Student Outcomes

 

Hands on Science

The following links provide materials, websites, and guides aimed at helping parents to engage their children in science activities at home:
Science is Everywhere
Tips for Busy Parents

 

How do I help my child with their Science Project?