Well, 4th grade has completed another chapter math assessment and it shakes out that many kids still need more intervention with long division. However, it seems that the root of the division problems actually is the fact that they do not have their multiplication facts memorized. So we are working on memorizing math facts and practicing long division.
Another group of 4th graders are needing interventions centering around angles. We found a great YouTube video that presents the names of the angles through song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yptZt9hwrzU
First grade RTI kids have moved on to blends. I am very conflicted by this because they are by no means proficient in the short e skill and the next skill packet 2.6 is checked out. So I am forced to skip to blends when we should be moving on to short vowel u whether I like it or not.
You Tube is a great way to engage the kiddos! Don't forget "Multiplication Rap" for the facts. Try letting the students wear baseball caps and sunglasses while snapping and "dancing" as they recite the rap. You can post the words on the white board for them to follow. Now, you have a math, reading, and poetry lesson!
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