AKA the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test.
It has arrived.
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| The countdown for STAAR tests |
In just a few short weeks, my class will take STAAR exams for writing, reading & math to assess their mastery of fourth grade skills. My kiddos will need to write narrative & expository essays, read various passages & answer questions to assess comprehension, & solve intense 2-step math problems.
Their brains are really put to the test at this point in the year...as is mine! Amidst the test-prepping/test-taking, I know we are all struggling to make class as fun & stress-free as it was before "crunch time" arrived.
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| Test time |
Every second in the classroom is precious. Snack time has turned into silent math review, morning do-nows involve problem solving, etc. We are in go-go-go mode!
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| Snack time/place value spiral review |
My kids are champs, but I know spring break is coming at the most perfect & necessary time. We are all getting burnt out. March 8-11 will be a fantastic time to recharge batteries, spend quality time with family & friends, & just rest the soul in general.
Until then, I'll be pushing strong, as will the kids. We're on the path to become
RockSTAARS :)
Recent events:
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| Daniel Silverman, Account Coordinator of Schaefer, was guest speaker |
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| We learned how to simplify fractions |
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| Students gave me a lot of "flowers" during recess |
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| As did the rest of my school |
