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Reading Math Science Online Resources
Chaffee Trail Elementary adheres to the standards-based curriculum of Duval County Public Schools, which is based on the America's Choice School Design. This includes a 2 1/2 hour literacy block comprised of Reader's and Writer's Workshops, Math Investigations, the 25-book campaign, and school-wide book-of-the-quarter selections.
Click on the icon above to view the NGSSS.
What should I do if my child is struggling in school?
Talk
with your child's teacher.
Review and assist with homework assignments.
Ask for regular progress reports.
Celebrate your child's successes.
Learn more about the curriculum, assessments, and interventions being
used in your child's school:
Response to Intervention (RTI)
All students in grades 3-5 take the
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
4th graders take Florida Writes
February 28, 2012.
April 16-27, 2012 students in grades 3-5 take the
reading and math portions of FCAT and the Norm Referenced Test (NRT).
5th graders take the science portion of FCAT as well as reading and
writing.
Math
Students are expected to use a
variety of problem solving strategies when completing math problems.
Click on the camcorder below for video examples of these strategies in
action.
For other math resources, please visit: http://www.duvalschools.org/static/aboutdcps/departments/acadprog/mathematics/index.asp
The science strands below are listed in the order in which they should be taught. This sequence will help to prevent gaps in learning if or when students move from school to school. Strand H, Nature of Science, is introduced at the beginning of the year and then reinforced all year. You are encouraged to integrate reading, writing, and mathematics into science instruction.
Click on the logos to access the sites below.
Students can receive their log-in information from their classroom teacher.
Destination Success is an online
Reading and Math software program that is accessible 24/7
to ALL elementary students enrolled in Duval County Public Schools. The
content is engaging
and aligned to our Reading and Math curriculum.
With resources for
parents and teachers, the FCAT Explorer helps students learn
about and practice the skills tested on the Florida
The Study Island Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Mastery Program is specifically designed to help students master the content specified in the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) and the FCAT test. Study Island's focus on the Sunshine State Standards enables students to improve their performance in all skill areas tested on the FCAT. The user-friendly interface allows students to move through the program step-by-step. Each section has a pre-test and a post-test, as well as topics that cover each of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. Topics consist of questions, answers, explanations, and lessons that address the specific skills required in order to master the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and the FCAT.
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