Standards
1st
Quarter
Math
3.1c comparing numbers
3.1b rounding
3.1a place value
3.3b differences
3.3b word problems
3.3a sums
3.4 multiplication
3.4b create and solve word problems
3.6 money
3.17 equality
LA
Writing
3.7a cursive
3.7b cursive name
3.8b identify audience
3.8a writing process
3.8d organizational strategies
3.9c prewriting strategies
3.9i articles
3.9b compound subjects
3.9a complete sentences
Reading
3.5c make predictions
3.5e summarize plot events
3.6e draw conclusions
3.6f summarize
3.6g main idea
3.6h supporting details
3.6d ask and answer questions non fiction
3.4 context clues
3.6c text features
3.5l differentiate between fiction and nonfiction
3.5k reading strategies
3.5j identify theme
3.5g ask and answer questions fiction
Social Studies
3.11 Responsibilities of
citizens…
3.11a respecting the
rights and property of citizens
3.11b taking part in
voting and understanding the process
3.11c explain actions
that can improve the school and community
3.11d demonstrating self
discipline and self reliance
3.11e emphasis on
practicing honesty
3.11f Describing the
purpose rules
Science
3.3b
physical properties of matter
3.2d examples of simple machines
3.2c compound machines
3.2b types of simple machines
3.2a purpose and function of simple machines
3.3c physical changes in matter
3.3a molecules of matter
Grading Rubric
Below is a simplified version of our grading rubric. Files that detail the grading rubric as well as work habits and conduct rubrics can be found at the bottom of the page.
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Descriptive Grading Scale(PWCS Reg 661-1)
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Mastery
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Grade
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Statement of Performance
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Above Standard
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A
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I know (and can do) it well enough to make connections that were not taught and I’m right about those connections.
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Above Standard
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B+
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I know (and can do) it well enough to make connections that were not taught but I’m not always right about those connections.
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Meets Standard
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B
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I know (and can do) everything that was taught (the easy parts and the harder parts) without making mistakes.
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Meets Standard
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C+
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I know (and can do) all the easy parts, and some (but not all) of the harder parts.
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Approaching Standard
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C
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I know (and can do) all the easy parts, but I don’t know (and cannot do) the harder parts.
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Approaching Standard
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D+
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I know (and can do) some of the easier parts, but I make some mistakes.
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Beginning
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D
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With help, I know (and can do) some of the harder parts and some of the easier parts.
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Below
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F
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With help, I know (and can do) some of the easier parts but not the harder parts.
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Helpful Links for Parents:
Virginia DOE Released SOL Tests
View and print released SOL tests for practice!
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/released_tests/index.shtml
Interactive Quizzes
Take portions of released SOL tests/items as practice!
http://iq.whro.org/
Mr. Nussbaum - Learning and Fun
Read passages and practice answering SOL style comprehension questions.
https://www.mrnussbaum.com/readingpassageindex/#3
SOL-Pass
This site has released tests that you can print. We do not have access to take the online versions for this website.
http://www.solpass.org/released.php
Technology enhanced items (TEI)
A portion of SOL questions will require students to manipulate information in ways more involved then simply choosing a multiple choice. This site gives you examples for practice!
http://www.interactiveassessment.com/mathematics/grade-3/?/mathematics/grade-3/
Dad's Worksheets
One dad, two daughters, and thousands of worksheets. This father wanted extra practice for his children and has generated thousands of worksheets for math concepts ranging all the way into high school!
http://www.dadsworksheets.com/
Math Worksheet Generator
Randomly generate practice math worksheets!
http://themathworksheetsite.com/