FWSU is ready to implement the COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS (CCSS), and we are committed to making school engaging for children. In order to be "Career and College Ready", our youngest children must believe they have something important to share, and they must stay excited about their learning. Our mission is to hook our youngest and … Continue reading Common Core for our Youngest Learners….. a Positive Beginning!
Schools Get Ready for Math Common Core
FWSU teachers have been preparing for full implementation of the Math Common Core State Standards (CCSS). They have been meeting quarterly by grade level to plan their curriculum and instruction to align with the CCSS. This summer FWSU will offer a course designed to provide teachers with strategies to do more challenging work and yet reach all students in … Continue reading Schools Get Ready for Math Common Core
A Focus on Inquiry in GEMS Social Studies
Target 1. Student-Centered Learning - FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step - Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. How did corn help civilizations thrive in the Americas? Why did slavery … Continue reading A Focus on Inquiry in GEMS Social Studies
BFA Second Grade Students Explore Measurement
TARGET 1 - Student-Centered Learning FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. ACTION STEP - Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. Step into a second grade Math Classroom and you may see students creating their … Continue reading BFA Second Grade Students Explore Measurement
Georgia First Grade Students Connect Math and Sunflowers
First grade students at GEMS used their math reasoning skills to answer questions during a sunflower activity on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. Students collaborated to discuss and share their measuring, estimation, comparisons, and counting. This year, teachers will embed the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in mathematics into their daily math practice. These kinds of activities reflect … Continue reading Georgia First Grade Students Connect Math and Sunflowers
Off and Running!
The 2012/13 school has officially started for all faculty and staff of FWSU. This morning our school year began with a convocation led by district administration at BFA Fairfax. The newly-developed FWSU action plan was a focus of the morning presentation. Teachers John Tague, Denette Locke and Mary Fitzgerald presented a session for all teachers exploring the concepts presented in the Math Common Core. The enduring … Continue reading Off and Running!
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