Parents and Families Resources

Families are critical partners in effective implementation of RTI. As states and school districts work to implement an RTI process that provides early help to struggling students, parents need to understand the essential components of RTI and the roles they can play in supporting their child’s success.   For more information please go to; http://www.rtinetwork.org/Parents-and-Families This year I will once again be teaching the AIS-RTI Math Program.  You will see me either pushing into your classroom or pulling out specific students to work in small groups or individually on math curriculum.  My room assignment has once again changed-so please look for me in room 119... My job is to focus on the specific mathematical needs of each individual student or small group.  I also provide a more intense program to those who need additional assistance.  My students are chosen according to the outcome of the benchmark tests given in September.  A new set of benchmarking will take place in January.  Also all students who score either a one or two on the New York State Math Test will be given additional math instruction.  My goal is to improve math computation & application and to return the students as quickly as possible to their regular classrooms.  (grades Pre-K-5)  Rocket Math!  Rocket Math is a structured math program designed to sequentially practice math facts.  Successful practice of math facts require students to practice learning just enough per day to encourage the memorization of these facts.  Rocket     Math introduces facts in sets of two-including their reverses (2 + 1 and 1 + 2).  The program is set up the same way for all four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).  When a student masters a level, they move on to the       next level, and each student is encouraged to continue at their own speed.   The program starts with a speed-writing test.  The speed writing test shows the speed or pace a student can write.  We then can assign individual goals for each student.  Next the daily one-page practice sheet provides practice focused on two facts and their reversals.  If the student does not pass the same paper is repeated the next day.  Passing means you go on to the next page (adding two new facts and the reversals) to the already mastered facts.  The results are recorded on a rocket chart.   Parents, here's how you can help! You will be able to monitor your child's progress by checking their backpack each day for their Rocket Math tests.  By taking just 5 minutes    to review and practice the operational facts your child will be better prepared to achieve  a passing score.