SINGAPORE MATH (http://singaporemath.com )
Why Singapore Math?
Singapore is a recognized leader in mathematics achievement. Singaporean students ranked first in the world on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study-2003, while U.S. students ranked 16th out of the 46 participating nations. Scores for U.S. students were among the lowest of all industrialized countries. The American Institute of Research , funded by the U.S. Department of Education, published the study What the United States Can Learn From Singapore’s World-Class Mathematics System (2005) identified major differences between the mathematics frameworks, textbooks, assessments, and teacher preparation in both countries. The conclusion were that 1) Singapore has a more focused framework with repetition and mastery required 2) Singapore’s textbooks build deep understanding of mathematical concepts while traditional U.S. textbooks rarely get beyond definitions and formulas.3) Singapore teachers receive a higher level of professional development training and 4) Singapore uses more challenging tests and utilizes a value-added approach that rewards schools for individual student progress over time.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER CLASSROOM MAGAZINE for kids (ages 6-14) & little kids (ages 3-6). (http://www.ngschoolpub.org/ )
National Geographic Young Explorer (ages 3-6) Magazine:
• Develops literacy skills while teaching standards-based science &social studies content
• Introduces word patterns and rhymes through engaging poems
• Reinforces learned skills in the classroom with a take-home section
• Builds confidence in reading – with clearly labeled photos and text correspondence
• Grows with your students – the reading level increases after each issue!
National Geographic Explorer Pioneer and Pathfinder (ages 6-14) Editions:
• Combine the very best developmental reading and writing instruction with science, social studies, and geography curriculum content
• Boost nonfiction literacy with high-interest material
• Feature state standards-based articles
• Reading strategies are highlighted at the beginning of each article.
• Text features and highlighted words build academic vocabulary.
Each issue comes with a comprehensive Teacher’s Guide with additional teaching strategies.
TIME FOR KIDS®
TeachUNICEF
RASA is only one of 200 schools worlwide to be chosen as a TeachUNICEF pilot school. To learn more about this curriculum, click
here.
The TeachUNICEF curriculum helps teachers engage students as active global citizens in learning about UNICEF—the United Nations Children's Fund—and its efforts on behalf of children worldwide.
TeachUNICEF units are theme based and come with ready made lesson pans which will help teachers engage students by promoting student reflection and critical thinking about being global citizens .
Worldscapes®
WorldScapes is a one-of-a-kind literacy experience that spans the globe and the curriculum! A total of 140 leveled fiction and nonfiction texts covering math, science, social studies, language arts, and history topics related to 25 countries familiarize students with the traditions, values, environments, and cultures that reflect the ethnic diversity found in today's
classrooms while also teaching important literacy skills.
WorldScapes high-interest titles—
- Provide explicit instruction in fluency, reading comprehension, and vocabulary, with additional opportunities for building critical literacy skills
- Offer students a global perspective through five distinct books for each country that share a common setting and similar readability level
- Presents a forum for discussing cultures, debating issues, and
- shaping opinions
- Focuses on universal values aligned to character education
- Fosters text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections
