Fourth Grade Work

As the dust settles, here's a blurb or two about the specific work in fourth grade AIG groups:

Advanced Subject Grouping M (math group)

We’re working on SuperStar math, differentiated word problems from the state. We’ll begin on grade level and adjust - hopefully up. We’ll consider other resources, activities, and games; but for the moment we’ll treat it as kind of a math club – with seminar discussions about the work. I’ve got “Hands On Equations” – an introduction to algebra -  in the chute for later this fall.

Advanced Subject Grouping R (reading group)

We began work with Junior Great Books introductory material. The focus is on ‘shared inquiry’ – seminar/paideia types of discussion focused on a text. We’ll mix it up with some share days and other projects.

Comprehensive study group (students qualify on aptitude)

This one’s a little more esoteric. We’re beginning by looking at ‘thinking’ skills sheets from a source called Thinkathon. Students will have packets to keep in AIG folders.  I’ve got some ideas for later work.