Hello,
My 10 year old DD started Fifth Grade this week. Previously in her K-4th grade school they offered no differentiation or acceleration, however, starting in 5th they use the NWEA scores, the MEAP (our required State assessment) scores, and a 5th grade placement test to determine what Math class they should be placed in for 5th grade.
DD was placed in a 7th grade math class. She was put in a classroom with other accelerated students (some in 6th grade math, some in 7th) and their 5th grade teacher will be teaching both math levels.
So, this is great for DD, we are nervous about skipping two grades in math, but excited for the challenge.
I spoke to the teacher about the holes/gaps of missing information in the learning. He said they will pretest before every unit to identify what the children know and what they might need more help learning, which is great.
I was wondering, however, if anyone knew of anything that I could be using at home to help her fill in the gaps? Websites, software? Advice welcome and appreciated.
Since the teacher is supportive, I would like to help her at home as thoroughly as I can to help make this new challenge a positive experience for her.
Thanks in advance!!
