Agenda:LanguageMathematics PYPLearning environmentHome Learning – including class and grade level blogsPartnershipsQuestions and Answers

IntroductionsBecky Eyles (Ms Eyles)Paul Sullivan (Mr Sullivan)Fran Hickey (Ms Fran)Catherine Roback (Ms Roback)

Language First Steps developmental continuum PM Benchmarks Reading – guided, independent, small group Take-home reading books (fluent reading with

strong comprehension of the text) Writing – writing genres in Grade 2 include

recounts, procedures, information reports, narratives, explanations and letters

Speaking and Listening – oral presentations, active listening

Handwriting – D’Nealian script Spelling – in school

Reading To recognize a sequence of events To recognize the main idea in a story To recognize initial consonant blends and digraphs To recognize long and short vowels and vowel digraphs To have an awareness of punctuation marks for expression and fluency To read for information and use a variety of books for simple research  Writing To form all letters correctly To space words appropriately To use a personal dictionary To begin to use full stops, capital letters, speech marks and question

marks correctly. To produce individual imaginative and factual pieces of writing To use conventional spelling for high frequency words and words with

regular spelling patterns To organize thoughts and information for writing, develop drafts,

analyze, edit and revise as appropriate

Speaking and Listening To ask questions and respond to those of

others To take turns when speaking and listening To participate in choral speaking To participate in role-playing and creative

activities To express ideas orally and articulately To develop descriptive vocabulary To develop confidence in expression: one-

to-one, class groups, large groups

MathematicsZIS Mathematics agreementsShape and Space, Measurement, Pattern and

Function, Data Handling, NumberReal-life problem-solvingConnecting mathematical concepts and

applications to learningEveryday Math is a resourceConcrete to abstract Investigating, questioning, discussing,

justifying and recording Variety of strategies for possible multiple

solutions – emphasis on process

Mathematics at ZIS We know and follow the Essential Concepts/Questions in the ZIS

Scope and Sequence We follow the secure goals outlined in the Everyday Mathematics

with adaptations as necessary in relationship to our Scope and Sequence

We use the Everyday Mathematics games, mental math, common routines and (adapted ) assessments

We will use the student journals when appropriate to support the learning of secure goals

We commit to daily mental math activities Math home learning is differentiated Summative and other relevant Math assessments are shown to

parents We will supplement Everyday Mathematics assessments with

authentic performance tasks, to assess conceptual understandings We regularly inform parents what we teach in Math, how and why.

Mathematics Learning Expectations:

To count by rote forward/backwards in ones from any 2 digit number To write and read numbers to 100 To count ordinal numbers to 20 To count in doubles, doubles +1, doubles+2 To use strategies to recall number facts with increased accuracy To understand place value for hundreds, tens and ones To add tens and ones with regrouping To subtract tens and ones with regrouping To record horizontally and vertically using the + and - signs To be introduced to the concept of multiplication (repeated addition, groups

of, rows of etc.) To skip count in twos, fives and tens To explore the concept of division (by seeing division as grouping or sharing) To recognize and name Swiss coinage by grouping coins to add to a specific

sum To tell the time to o’clock, ½ past, ¼ past.

To create and use data from simple graphs To understand the terms “double” and “half” To begin to recognize simple fractions To identify 2 and 3 dimensional shapes and objects in

the environment To compare and sort 2 and 3 dimensional shapes To develop language to describe capacity, length and

weight To identify the appropriate tools used to measure length

and weight To develop skills of estimation To develop problem-solving skills To formulate problems form everyday situations To develop and apply strategies to solve a variety of

problems

Grade 2 Units of Inquiry

Inquiring into:Workplaces (How We Organize Ourselves). Visits to

parents workplaces and workplaces in WadenswilSwitzerland (Where We Are In Place And Time).

Field trip to the Glacier Garden and Transportation Museum in Lucern

Water (How The World Works)Living Things (Sharing The Planet)Visit to Tierpark,

LangnauFolktales (How We Express Ourselves). Read-around, Book WeekHealthy Living (Who We Are). Healthy Living Day.

Program of Inquiry

Located on the Grade 2 blog – information about each unit of inquiry http://blogs.zis.ch/grade2/how-we-organise-ourselves/

PYP Learner Profile InquirerOpen-mindedKnowledgeableRisk-takerThinkerCommunicatorBalancedPrincipledCaringReflective

PYP Attitudes Appreciation Commitment Confidence Cooperation Creativity Curiosity Empathy Enthusiasm Independence Integrity Respect Tolerance

PYP Transdisciplinary Skills

Thinking Skills (acquisition of knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, metacognition)

Social Skills (accepting responsibility, respecting others, cooperating, resolving conflict, group decision-making, adopting a variety of roles)

Communication Skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, presenting, non-verbal communication)

Self-management Skills (gross motor skills, fine motor skills, spatial awareness, organization, time management, safety, healthy lifestyle, codes of behavior, informed choices)

Research Skills (formulating questions, observing, planning, collecting data, recording data, organizing data, interpreting data, presenting research findings)

Grade 2 Learning Environments

Independence, initiative, responsibility

Effective work habitsCooperative learning, being a teamInquiry and actionLearner Profile behavioursPYP Attitudes

Home Learning at ZISLearning Logs - Designed to encourage creativity

and foster a love of learningInquiry-basedMathematics, Language, Unit of Inquiry, ReadingReinforce and develop knowledge, understanding

and skillOpen-ended learning challenges – students

choose a style and approach that suits them eg. poster, song, model, pictures, play, presentation, games, puzzles, activities

Learning behaviours – continuation of approach in classroom, building on learning during the day, revision of work, effort…

Home Learning at ZIS Learning challenges set Monday, returned

to school a week on Wednesday, shared in class on Wednesday – more time for a more meaningful response

Time to share & value achievementsMore detailed information will be in the

front of the learning log book.

Grade 2 TipsLabel, label, labelTeaching commences at exactly 8:45Class timetableHome Learning routinesHealthy snack and lunchCommunication for the whole class will be

on the class blogCommunication to individual parents will

continue to be via email

School – Home PartnershipGrade level and class blogs -

http://blogs.zis.ch/grade2/

EALCaroline Francois

Please go now to your child’s classroom for more class specific information andquestions and answers

This powerpoint can be found on the Grade 2 blog, should you wish to have another look at it.

http://blogs.zis.ch/grade2/