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How do I help my child prepare for spelling tests?
Where can I find information about what you are doing in the classroom?
Where can I find materials to help my child practice multiplication facts?
Should I expect homework every night?
When is the best time to study for tests?
It may be helpful to have your child study a section of the spelling words sheet each night. Have them look at the word, close their eyes and picture the word, and then write the word on a piece of paper. It may also help to have them write the word out multiple times. Include defining spelling words or looking up the definitions in the dictionary. I would also suggest having the students use the words in sentences.
Click on the "Classroom Information" section. You will see various things you can check out to get information on our classroom. You can also click on the various subjects to see the things were are doing in our classroom.
If you go to the "Links" section, you will find links to online multiplication games and practice sites. It is also important for your child to be practicing their facts every night. Use multiplication cards or their multiplication fact triangles.
Your child will have homework every night except on weekends. The only exception will be Spelling, which follows the "E" day schedule. Homework consists of reading 20 to 30 minutes a night and recording on a reading log, practicing spelling words, and usually a math worksheet. There may be nights that your child will have something from another subject. Also, if the students do not complete work in class then they have it as homework. Please designate a place where your child can leave out his/her planner for you to sign and their homework for you to check.
Most students think that it is acceptable to study for tests the night before a test. It is actually better to start studying days in advance. Studying 15-20 minutes a night about 3-4 days before a test will help students to obtain the knowledge. Students should concentrate on vocabulary, processes, people, places, and important events when studying for tests.
Some information included on this site was obtained from Mrs. Nepple.