Learning Targets
About Learning Targets:
- They directly reflect the Common Core State Standards.
- They target skills that students will need to continue on with their education, skills that build upon each other.
- All students work toward Learning Targets, although Special Education students may be working on a goal more suited for them.
- Students are assessed to determine their progress on each skill and whether they have met the goal or not.
- Students practice skills in their regular classroom and during learning lab times (see below). It is also important that students practice these skills at home.
About Learning Lab:
- In first grade, learning lab time occurs 4 (2 math and 2 literacy) times each week, for thirty minutes each session.
- During learning lab students are divided up into groups according to specific skills they need to practice. Students who need more practice with a particular skill are put into smaller groups. They receive more direct instruction and immediate feedback on their progress.
- Students who have met the Learning Targets are participating in enrichment activities, which may go beyond the Learning Targets they have already met.
- Other adults are also used during this time to make smaller groups possible. This may include the Librarian, Title One teachers, and/or the Gifted and Talented teacher. These teachers may pull some students to a different setting (other than the regular classroom).
- If your teacher has major concerns about your child's progress, you will be notified.
- We have found that students enjoy learning lab as a time to participate in activities that help them quickly improve.
First Grade Learning Targets:
Literacy
Students will be able to read the PrePrimer, Primer, and First Grade Dolch Lists with 90% accuracy.
Students will be able to read and write a list of short vowel words with 80% accuracy.
Students will produce a piece of writing that meets or exceeds the district standard (new rubric).
Students will read a grade level story and be able to retell it with 80% accuracy, using the DRA2.
Math
Students will be able to add and subtract fluently up to ten.
Students will be able to read, write, and compare numbers to 120.
Students will be able to solve add/sub story problems within 20 using objects, drawings, and equations.
Students will begin at any number to 120 and count on.