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Bradford Woods Elementary School
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We are encouraging students to communicate effectively in writing about their math work. Written communication activities occur at least once a week during math. These "Magic Words" are words that we encourage students to use as they explain WHY they solved a mathematical problem in a specific way. As you are solving problems at home whether formally or informally you may want to encourage your child to use some of these words. To find To show Since Because To get To see To figure out
*first, second, third, etc... *then *next *after *last *finally *also
Help Your Child Improve in Test-Taking Websites for Kids: Look here for some interesting web sites for your children. Websites for parents: Pennsylvania State Library PAGrow: Various sources of information on reading, math, and testing. PSSA Information and Links: (Source: Mifflin County School District)
PDE - Reading Assessment Anchors No Pain, High Gain - Article on Standardize Test Preparation Pennsylvania Writing Assessment PSSA Reading Activities for Developing Comprehension PSSA—Helping Students Take the Tests (PSEA) Websites for Staff: Pennsylvania State Library PA Curriculum and Instructional Resources: Can be shared with parents PSSA Information and Links: (Source: Mifflin County School District)
Brain Child On-line Assessment/Practice Test Houghton Mifflin Kids' Place-Math
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