Bridges Blog Archive for September 2010

Back to School Giveaway Winner: Dawn!

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   September 30, 2010

And the winner is...

"Submitted by Dawn on September 7, 2010.

We are excited to be implementing Bridges in grades 3-5 in our school district.  Next year we will add grades K-2."

Please email Cynthia with your contact information. Congratulations!

Thanks to all who entered!

(The winner was randomly selected using Random.org.)

Meeting the Needs of Advanced Learners

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   September 29, 2010

Over the next several weeks, the blog will feature a series of articles on meeting the needs of advanced learners. We begin with an article written by Crystal Davis, who is starting her 3rd year as K-12 Math TOSA for Tumwater School District in Tumwater, Washington. She also taught algebra, algebra II, and precalculus for four years at Black Hills High School.

 

Meeting the Needs of Advanced Learners

by Crystal Davis

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Bridges Grade 5, Unit 2 and October Number Corner

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   September 29, 2010

Greetings, 5th grade teachers! As you prepare for Unit 2 and October Number Corner, here are a couple things to consider...

 

Number Corner

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Bridges Grade 4, Unit 2 and October Number Corner

Cynthia Hockman-Chupp   |   September 29, 2010

Welcome, Grade 4 teachers! As you plan for Unit 2 and October Number Corner, consider using the Sharing Responsibilities for Advanced Preparation Charts to make grade level team planning easier.

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Number Corner Grade 2 Advice for October

Dennis Adams   |   September 24, 2010
Your children will be intrigued with the leaf patterns this month. Remember, there is more than one pattern going on simultaneously. If you don’t remember the secret, read the first paragraph on pg. 49, and know that there are key questions on page 53 to ask about the pattern.
 
It is to your advantage to make a permanent Daily Number Chart (page 55) so you can use it again next year. Construct it on poster board, putting Velcro dots in a 5 by 2 pattern under the ones.
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