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Welcome to TARGET

Welcome to TARGET. Presented by: Leigh Lyjak , Janell Bankhead and Brandye Keasler. It’s All About the Learning!.

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Welcome to TARGET

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  1. Welcome to TARGET Presented by: Leigh Lyjak, Janell Bankhead and Brandye Keasler

  2. It’s All About the Learning!

  3. “Success in life isn’t about having ability; it’s whether you look at ability as something inherent that needs to be demonstrated or as something that can be developed.” - Carol Dweck

  4. Is interested Has good ideas Learns with ease 6-8 repetitions for mastery Good memorizer Answers the questions asked by teacher Enjoys straightforward presentation Is pleased with his/her learning THE BRIGHT CHILD Is highly curious Has wild, silly ideas Already knows 1-2 repetitions for mastery Good guesser Discusses in detail, elaborates Thrives on complexity of issues Is highly self-critical THE GIFTED CHILD Learning Characteristics of Children

  5. Fixed Mindset …think that “they are the way they are” and will often avoid challenges and stick to what they know they can do well.

  6. Growth Mindset …believe that intelligence can be developed, that the brain is like a muscle that can be trained. This leads to the desire to improve.

  7. Our Target Program Mission To prepare gifted students for an ever-changing global marketplace where they must be self-reflective, goal-oriented problem-seekers and solvers

  8. Gifted Standards (the “what” we are teaching/assessing) • Cognitive Growth Strand • Convergent Thinking • Divergent Thinking • Evaluative Thinking • Relationships and Connections • Affective Growth Strand • Self-Reflection • Respect for Others • Self-Directed Learner

  9. Cognitive Growth Strand • Convergent Thinking • Students will reason logically • using induction, deduction, • and abduction. • Divergent Thinking • Students will think creatively to generate innovative ideas, products, or solutions to problems

  10. Cognitive Growth Strand Evaluative Thinking Students will evaluate and solve a variety of authentic problems. Relationships and Connections Students will make relationships and connections among various topics and disciplines.

  11. Affective Growth Strand Self-Reflection Students will reflect upon their innate and developed abilities. Respect for Others Students will be respectful members of their communities. Self-Directed Learner Students will be self-directed learners.

  12. Our new “Target Progress Report”

  13. Cognitive Growth Assessment Indicators • (E) Exceeds:When the student has obtained a complete understanding of the element and has repeatedly demonstrated application and inference beyond grade-level expectation • (M) Meets : When the student has obtained a complete understanding of the element and has consistently demonstrated independent mastery • (P) Progressing: When the student has obtained a basic understanding of the element, but has not yet mastered it consistently and/or independently • (D) Does not meet: When the student has not obtained a basic understanding of the element • N/A- Element not assessed at this time

  14. Learning Skills & Behaviors Assessment Indicators • S = Successfully andconsistently displays appropriate learning skills and behaviors • P = Progressing toward consistent display of appropriate learning skills and behaviors • N = Needs Improvement to display learning skills and behaviors that lead to success

  15. Spring Units of Study(the how we teach the standards ) 1st & 2nd Pace 3rd Money Matters 4th and 5th Independent Study

  16. Continuation Criteria We will be sending home an “official copy” for you to sign over the next couple of weeks.

  17. Changes – A Class in Flux • New students • New classes • Change of teachers • Change of day

  18. Target Student Expectations • Has necessary materials (binder, etc.) • Has completed assignments • Returns signed papers (Tally) in a timely manner • Is prepared to work when class begins

  19. Parent Communication • Target Tallies • Progress Reports • E-mail • Phone Calls • Conferences • Blogs

  20. Prevailing Practices • Gifted students should not be expected to make up missed regular classroom work or homework on scheduled Target day • Target homework permitted on Target day

  21. Q & A

  22. Hands-On Equations • Visual and kinesthetic teaching system for introducing algebraic concepts as early as third grade • Uses game pieces consisting of pawns and numbered cubes • Prepares students for understanding Algebraic problems

  23. 3 Hands-On Equations How would you express 2(x + 3) = 9 + x using “Hands on Equations”? 3 9 2x + 6 = 9 + x

  24. 3 3 3 3 9 3 3 Hands-On Equations Manipulating the pieces to solve the equation 3 3 3 3 3 2x + 6 = 9 + x

  25. 3 3 3 3 9 3 3 Hands-On Equations Manipulating the pieces to solve the equation 3 x = 3

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