Mrs. Villa

Questions : Frequently Asked Questions

This page contains answers to common question by students and parents.

 

1. What does the third grade curriculm consist of?
       LANGUAGE ARTS
       Literature Circles
       Paragraph and Letter formation
       Cursive
       Research
       Narratives and Presentations
   
       MATH
       Multiplication facts
       Simple and long division
       Problem solving
       Fractions
       Decimals
       Money amounts
       Algebraic equations
       Measurement
       Geometric figures
       Probability
   
       SOCIAL STUDIES
       Geographical features
       American Indians
       Explorers
       U.S. Government
       Economics
   
       SCIENCE
       Energy and Matter
       Light
       Animal needs/habitats
       Adaptations
       Solar System
       Scientific Method
   
   



 

 

2. How much time should my child be spending on homework?

 

 The nightly homework is designed to support the content of our classroom learning.  It should take on average 45 minutes of focused time.  Each student is given explicit directions for each assignment and the time frame that is required to complete it.  If your child encounters a problem/question at home that needs further explanation, I will be available to help the following day.

        3.  What are the 'bees' for?

Although it may sound like it, the 'bees' are not in reference to academic grades.  The students are encouraged to do their best, because in order to have a successful year, we must have a successful A'ttitude!'  This reflects in the way we 'Bee' have. Students are acknowledged for positive behavior by receiving paper bees in their 'bee-haven'.  Come visit our classroom to see student constructed definitions of 'good' behavior on our 'bee-haven' wall!