This page was designed to provide parents with information and resources.  If you have comments, suggestions, information, or web sites to share, please email our Curriculum Resource Teacher Penelope Rawl.

All you ever wanted to know about PACT is here.

Student Questions Parent Questions

What is it? Why test? Parent Questions about PACT Academic Assistance Plans  When is PACT? The 2004 PACT testing dates are May 5-16.   Can A Parent Help? We are seeking adults to assist during that time by serving in classrooms as test monitors.  Monitors would need to report about 7:50 each morning, and the testing would be finished by noon or earlier.  If you are able to help that week, please contact Penelope Rawl.    How can I get a copy of the standards for each grade so that I can know  my child what my child is learning? English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Health and Safety Visual and Performing Arts Physical Education Foreign Language (no link available at present time)

 

Curriculum Corner Hot Topic

The math PACT scores were lower statewide than the English Language Arts scores and a frequently asked question is, "What can I do to help my child in math?"

Helping Your Child Learn Math

Helping Your Child Learn Math is a wonderful resource for parents from the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education.  Read from the topics below to learn more.  The more you know about math, the more you can help your child to know and learn.

Introduction and How Do I Use This Resource? What Our Children Are Learning Mathematics as Problem Solving, Communication and Reasoning  Important Things to Know Help Your Child Achieve in Math How Will Math Look in Your Child's Classroom? About This Publication

 
You can do math with your child just about anytime and just about any place.  Click below to learn some great math activities that you can try with your child at home, in the grocery store, or on the go.  There are numerous activities and games for K-5 and parent tips are included. 

Math in the Home Math at the Grocery Store Math on the Go Math for the Fun of It

 
There are many good math resources available for parents as well.  Here are a few from which to choose.

Math Web Sites Math Computer Software Web Sites Math Books for Parents Books for Children Magazines