Angelina Perez's Blog – September 2015 Archive (24)

As parents, we often worry about how we can actively help ours children’s education. Most of us aren’t teachers; we do not work in schools. In fact, we do not always even understand the standards they are supposed to learn, let alone know how to help them. But there is one activity we can do regularly that keeps us engaged with our kids, and helps their education at the same time: reading.

Reading is the most important academic activity you can do with your child.

When you read…

Amidst much concern over the state of standardized testing across the nation, Little Ferry School District in North New Jersey has indicated it is one of several school districts pleased with the recent changes announced to next school year’s PARCC testing. In a recent article published in NorthJersey.com local news, a spokesperson for the district indicated the changes being made by PARCC are positive ones.

In May, the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers…

Last week we looked at ways to prepare students for the PARCC assessment without falling prey to simply “teaching to the test”. With the following recommendations, math teachers will not only prepare their students for the new assessment but also continue to motivate them to enhance their mathematical proficiency.

Be aware of the “core” differences.

The PARCC test will reflect the Common Core Content standards, and those who have been teaching math for years must now adjust:…

With all of the changes that the Common Core has ushered in, keeping up professionally has been extremely difficult for most teachers during the school year. However, many teachers use the summer months for professional reading, reflecting on past practices, and planning new and improved lessons and activities for the upcoming school year: with that in mind, take a moment to check out the opportunities that are available to ELA educators this summer:…

Data-driven instruction, The Common Core, College and Career Readiness. These are terms that have become a mainstay of the educational landscape in 2013, affecting anyone involved in education – from students to teachers, administrators, parents, and legislators.

One aspect of the adoption of the Common Core is related to assessment. How do we know if students are meeting the required standards? That’s where PARCC comes in. The Partnership for Assessment of…

iTooch 5th Grade Language Arts :

With more than 1,590 exercises, iTooch Language Arts Grade 5 is a new and fun way of practicing and learning Language Arts for 5th Graders.It is, by far,…

Learning tenses:

I went, I was going, I have gone or I had gone to London three times. Which tense do you use in which situation?More than 9,000 users bought this app to learn…

You can try to find a working definition for “figurative language,” but I’d rather say that…Figurative language is the stuff of wordsmiths like poets and creative fiction writers. Using similes or metaphors helps bring language to life. “O my Luve is like a red, red rose that’s newly sprung in June.”—Robert Burns. Powerful line, isn’t it? Novelists can get away with a cliché here and there, but too many and publicists quickly…

Education is a process of learning to improve ones knowledge, skills, values and habits. Apps are wonderful tools in these days to engage kids and young adults in this tecnological age. There are many free educational apps for kids. These free educational apps for kids help to support parents and educators in making students interested in learning.…

The ability to understand something is termed as comprehension. The emphasis is heavily engaged on not only educating the child but also on how to read more importantly to comprehend what they read.Comprehension Reading is a multifaceted process that develops only with practice. There are certain aspects of reading, such as fluency and word recognition, which can be learned in a few years. Children are more likely to have…

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers(PARCC) is a computer-based K–12 assessments in Mathematics & English language arts that provide educators, students and parents a better information about the performance of students. PARCC assessments track the learning process and help students to be successful in their career. PARCC assessment work as a tool for enhancing teaching and…

Take a look at these set of Common Core app Standard have high-quality academic standards in common core Math and English language arts(ELA). CCSS outlines what every student should know at the completion of each grade. The standards were created to ensure that every student graduating from high school will have the knowledge & skills necessary for college and career success regardless of where they live.

There are many mobile apps that give students, teachers and parents…

Success in school is rarely an accident: students who excel tend to exhibit similar traits. As you consider your son or daughter’s progress in school, ask yourself, which habits does your child already practice? Which areas are in need of improvement?

The list below summarizes some key behaviors that many academically successful students share: …