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Talent Development Presentation Jay M. Robinson Middle School Fall 2017 Meeting Goals: Explore how the needs of gifted and high-ability learners are met in Middle School. Experience snapshots of gifted curriculum and resources and how we
Jay M. Robinson Middle School Fall 2017
Explore how the needs of gifted and high-ability learners are met in Middle School. Experience snapshots of gifted curriculum and resources and how we are integrating them into instruction at Jay M. Robinson Middle School. Review the Differentiated Education Plan for 6th-8th graders.
Academic Facilitator Responsibilities
instructional best practices
instruction is rigorous for all students
the Advanced Studies Department to address the needs of gifted & high ability students
Here at Jay M. Robinson we feel that it is important to enrich all of our students based on their academic, social and emotional needs. Teachers and students together establish Classroom NORMS which creates an authentic and productive learning environment. NORMS result in teachers planning engaging and rigorous lessons and students who hold themselves responsible and accountable for their learning. Teachers and students are valued for what they bring to the classroom each day.
○ Quality of thinking, not more of the same
Differentiated Education Plan - 6th Grade
Differentiated Education Plan - 7th Grade
Differentiated Education Plan - 8th Grade
○ Interest/Choice Projects ○ Learning Contracts ○ Tailored small group instruction ○ Curriculum compacting
exploration
through conceptual units
extensively supplemented with research-based gifted resources & strategies
○ William & Mary Language Arts and Science Units ○ Jacob’s Ladder ○ Art of Problem Solving ○ Vanderbilt ELA Units ○ PBL unit explorations
English Language Arts units
○ High-level and varied texts ○ Critical Thinking exercises (Literature Web, Paul’s Wheel of Reasoning, Vocabulary Web, Hilda Taba) ○ Conceptual understanding
Advanced Learners
○ High-level and varied texts/media ○ Critical Thinking exercises (rhetorical analysis,differentiated product choices, real-world connections, integration of content) ○ Conceptual understanding
Program
○ High-level and varied texts (nonfiction, poetry, fiction) ○ Leveled-questions for scaffolding as complexity increases ○ Provides material for rich discussion (Socratic Seminars) and writing
○ Enriches and extends standards ○ Problem-solving and critical thinking
○ Real-world problem-solving ○ Engineering, science, technology integration
○ Math Road Trip - ratios & proportions ○ Mathematics in the Marketplace - stock market game
○ Integration of all math topics ○ Flexibility with multi-step problem-solving
Science Units
○ Real-world problems ○ Problem-based learning and inquiry ○ Hands-on learning and engagement
○ Real-world problems ○ Problem-based learning and inquiry ○ Highly engaging ○ Primary sources
...and so much more!
What Clubs and Activities are available?
Performance Review
Performance Reviews are required for all TD certified students in grades 6 - 8. They are completed at the end
home with the 4th quarter report card in June.
Lindsay Patton - Math Facilitator lindsaya.patton@cms.k12.nc.us Cindy Pusanik - Academic Facilitator cindy.pusanik@cms.k12.nc.us School Phone: 980-343-6944