Hey everybody!!! Justin and I recently went to see the principal of our school, Clinton Elementary, because we checked the school's test scores and they are not very good. He defended himself and the teachers, but did admit that there are scores that are too low. We talked for a long time and kept asking what his plan is to improve....we never really got an answer. He had me read the school's improvement plan (which is on the school's website), but I still didn't see a clear-cut plan. So, I opened my big mouth. Justin and I will now be a part of the plan to improve. Hahaha. For starters, I have put together a math website that parents can go to, to find math websites. These sites have everything from games to flashcards and worksheets. It also has important websites and links readily available and all in one place. Our school needs help, lots of help. If you could please go to the website for me, read it, check all the links, check my spelling and grammar, and leave comments (I can't figure out how to do the comment moderation so you can't see the comments......maybe someone knows and can help????), it would be greatly appreciated. If you have any ideas on how to make it better or more user-friendly please let me know!! Also, please let me know if you think it is a good resource, and if you, as a mom or dad of a student, would use it. And if you know of good math sites, please let me know so I can add them. The website is:
http://www.cougarmathhelps.blogspot.com/
Thanks everyone!!!!
And a heads up.....I will be setting up a math tutoring program here shortly. We need lots of volunteers. If you would be willing to help (I will provide all the materials. It will be during the school day, during each 2nd and 3rd grade teacher's math time.) please let me know. And tell everyone you know who goes to Clinton Elementary to check out the test scores and volunteer to help! Thanks everyone! With everyone's help we can make our school better for our children!!!
P.S. I would love to babysit your kids if it will allow you to help!!! And if we could do some trade-off babysitting that would be fabulous!!!
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2 comments:
Wow! You are amazing!
Math is certainly one of the trickier subjects for students and I am amazed at how much they have to pick up.
Today I was helping a 5th grader with homework that I had in high school that actually ended up being my college credit.
That's crazy!
If I can, I would love to come help and volunteer.
I'd love it even more if Clinton had an after school program. I think we really help with teaching.
Anyway, you're amazing and super involved! Good Job!
I checked it out and didn't see any typos. And I looked at the scores. I though second grade looked ok, but 3rd and on shocked me. And, because I work with the 3rd graders at my school and I have had a ton of the 5th graders too, I think the major problem is times tables. If they aren't getting that, it messes a ton up, and it sure seems like kids these days aren't getting the times tables.
That's just my theory. Sorry for the super long double post. I really hope this all works out. It's super great that you have taken a stand.
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